Archive for December, 2009

Here’s A Novel Way To Dispose Of Your Christmas TreeThursday, December 24th, 2009 // Christmas Trees

Disposing of Christmas trees can be a real issue for some people yet it needn’t be. Here is one novel way to deal with your Christmas tree.
First, be sure to remove all decorations including lights and especially tinsel. Lay an old sheet or blanket on the floor and gently lay your tree down on the [...]

What A Year For Scottish Christmas TreesWednesday, December 23rd, 2009 // General News

As we wind down and look forward to a well earned rest during the Christmas-New Year period, it’s a good time to reflect on what has been a great year here at Scottish Christmas Trees.  It has been exciting yet at times challenging. We had a lot of rain when we didn’t really want it, [...]

Did You Miss Out On A Fresh Christmas Tree This Year – Bookmark Us For Next ChristmasTuesday, December 22nd, 2009 // Christmas Trees

There are many people visiting our website hoping we have Christmas trees still in stock. Unfortunately, they are leaving disappointed. We are disappointed we can’t help them too, however, we do have one or two suggestions to make.
My first suggestion is to simply bookmark our home page in your browser. Better yet, create a Christmas [...]

Potted Christmas Trees – Make Sure They Survive For Next YearMonday, December 21st, 2009 // Christmas Trees

Potted Christmas trees are great, really. They are the kind of purchase you make once every five or six years – if they grow too big that is. Looking after your potted Christmas tree over the Christmas period is the first step to ensuring your tree does survive.
Looking after potted Christmas trees is really no [...]

Keeping Your Christmas Wreaths Bright And FreshSunday, December 20th, 2009 // Christmas Wreaths

Looking after your Christmas wreath is no different to looking after your Christmas tree with one exception – your wreath is outside and subject to the elements. For this reason, keeping it as cool as possible is not always possible, particularly if the door its mounted on gets the full sun.
The full sun may not [...]

Maintaining The Gloss On Your Christmas DecorationsSaturday, December 19th, 2009 // Christmas Decorations

Having a Christmas tree that has been decorated and looking fabulous doesn’t mean you should ignore it. Like everything in life, a little maintenance will ensure your Christmas tree and your Christmas decorations maintain that fabulous look. We have already discussed maintaining both your tree and your Christmas lights, but what about your Christmas decorations?
They [...]

Christmas Tree Safety – Prevent The Danger Of FireFriday, December 18th, 2009 // Christmas Trees

One of the biggest dangers that any home faces over the Christmas period is fire. One cause of fire is through carelessness when it comes to Christmas trees. Surprisingly, one of the easiest ways to help prevent a Christmas tree from catching fire is to keep it well hydrated.
Dry Christmas trees are no different to [...]

Why Cut Christmas Trees Are Still So PopularThursday, December 17th, 2009 // General News

When looking at how quickly our Christmas trees have disappeared again this year it’s pretty clear they remain as popular as ever. When you consider the differences between cut Christmas trees and the alternatives, you would be excused for wondering why. I think the alternatives probably lack that little bit of uniqueness that a cut tree [...]

Now That Your Christmas Tree Is Setup – Don’t Forget To Look After ItWednesday, December 16th, 2009 // Christmas Trees

There is something magic about a Christmas tree fully decorated. This is especially so early in the evening when the flashing Christmas lights are at their best. As special as they look – there is nothing sadder than to see a Christmas tree with the needles turning yellow and dropping all over the floor.
Christmas trees [...]

Table Top Christmas Decorations For Christmas DinnerTuesday, December 15th, 2009 // Christmas Decorations

With ten days left until Christmas day most people will have their Christmas trees up and fully decorated. For children, the countdown to Christmas day is well and truly underway whilst for this years Christmas dinner, preparations will no doubt be underway. What about your Christmas dinner presentation?
Many of us have a Christmas table cloth [...]