Archive for November, 2009

Christmas Tree Deliveries Now In Top GearMonday, November 30th, 2009 // General News

With Christmas tree orders steadily flowing in and Christmas trees steadily flowing out, it is timely to remind everyone that we can only deliver up to the 22nd December. In reality, you have three short weeks left in which to place your orders – if you’re on the mainland. For everyone else, you have less [...]

What Size Christmas Tree Should I Buy?Sunday, November 29th, 2009 // Christmas Trees

Does the size of your Christmas tree matter? It does actually. Of course, there are some obvious limitations. You don’t want a 12-foot tree when you have a 10-foot ceiling. There are other aspects that you need to consider as well.
For most Christmas trees, you should have about a foot of clear space between the [...]

Contrast Your Christmas Tree With Red BaublesSaturday, November 28th, 2009 // Christmas Decorations

The dark green foliage of a Christmas tree is well suited to brightly coloured decorations and red baubles can provide that perfect contrast. These red jingle bell baubles not only provide a great contrast in colour. They also provide a different look compared to the traditional ball shaped baubles (stocks are running low on these [...]

How Many Lights Should You Put On Your Christmas Tree?Friday, November 27th, 2009 // Christmas Lights

A Christmas tree is not complete without the star on top and the lights switched on. Christmas lights come in varying lengths with each length containing a certain number of lights. Do you know how many lights should go on your tree?
The formula is pretty easy – about 30 lights per foot in height. A [...]

It’s Time To Take Delivery Of Your Christmas TreeWednesday, November 25th, 2009 // Christmas Trees

Our Christmas trees are now steadily flowing out of our doors and many of our customers are now taking delivery of their tree. If you order now we can have a fresh cut Christmas tree on your doorstep before the weekend.
If you are about to take delivery of your Christmas tree then you need to [...]

Potted Christmas Trees Are Selling Fast – Get In Now Before Its Too LateTuesday, November 24th, 2009 // Christmas Trees

Our potted Christmas trees are selling fast with many of the larger size trees already sold out. Potted Christmas trees have regained quite a following. This is due to their easy care and of course the renewable nature of any potted plant.
The Norway spruce potted Christmas tree is still available in sizes up to 110cm [...]

Getting Your Christmas Wreath To Stay FreshMonday, November 23rd, 2009 // Christmas Wreaths

Christmas Wreaths are traditionally made to hang from your front door. This means they are more acclimatised to the cold outside air than the warm indoor air. This doesn’t mean you cannot have them inside, you just need to take some special care with them.
The one factor that effects all cut plant material is [...]

Did You Know You Can Colour Coordinate Your Christmas TreeSunday, November 22nd, 2009 // Christmas Decorations

Colour coordinated Christmas trees – sounds a little strange. I mean, does that indicate you can buy a live cut Christmas tree with blue foliage? Or red, yellow or silver for that matter? Obviously not. Your Christmas tree still comes in the traditional natural colours.
Being colour coordinated doesn’t mean the tree itself has different colours. [...]

Why Fresh Christmas Trees Have Become Fashionable AgainSaturday, November 21st, 2009 // Christmas Trees

There was a period when fresh cut Christmas trees went unwanted each year. You couldn’t even give them away as they had developed a misconceived reputation for causing all sorts of problems. The pendulum has swung and now they are back in fashion – in fact, artificial trees are now the product with a poor [...]

You’ve Ordered Your Christmas Tree – What About The Decorations?Friday, November 20th, 2009 // Christmas Decorations

I cannot believe how quickly Christmas is coming. We are already past the halfway mark for November and with only five weeks to Christmas Day, the orders are coming in thick and fast for Christmas trees. A question for you, though – have you checked on your decorations yet?
Most families order their Christmas trees and [...]