It’s that time of year again. During the hustle and bustle that accompanies the holiday season, we somehow manage to find the time to continue the time-honored tradition of selecting and decorating the perfect Christmas tree. But after we’ve found that perfect tree, what should you do next? How do we make sure that our “perfect” tree continues to look perfect through the holiday season? This is a common question for us here at Van Wilgen’s, and I would like to go over some very simple steps for keeping your cut tree looking great.

It’s important to note that this article deals specifically with cut trees. We would be more than happy to assist you with any live tree (roots still attached) care at any of our locations. Before I list the steps that I recommend for keeping your tree looking its best, it may help to think of a cut tree like a large bouquet of flowers. Many of the practices we employ with the care of a vase of freshly cut flowers transfer over to our care of cut Christmas trees. Try these tips and I have no doubt you’ll be enjoying that perfect tree through the holiday season!

In the end, it is all about maintaining and keeping moisture in your tree. If you take the steps to get your tree into water as soon as you can after the fresh-cut and keep the water in your stand full at all times, you will have that perfect Christmas tree looking its best through the holiday season! We hope you have the very best and brightest holiday season! And we look forward to seeing you soon!

Each year we gather a few of our favorite things together in an effort to help you find your loved ones the perfect gift!

1. STONE DUCKS range $34.99-$74.99
2. RECYCLED BARNWOOD BIRDHOUSE $54.99
3. FROG RAIN GAUGE $34.99
4. BIRDSEED BIRDFEEDER $11.99

1. HESTRA GLOVES FOR HIM $15.99
2. OKATSUNA PRUNERS $49.99
3. SPEAR HEAD SPADE $54.99
4. HESTRA GLOVES FOR HER $11.99
1. GARDEN FLAG $12.99
2. GARDEN BUDHHA $164.99
3. LIGHT UP ORB $29.99
4. WIND CHIMES range– $21.99-$400.00
1. SUCCULENT BOWL $34.99
2. LEMON CYPRESS TREE $21.99
3. TERRARIUM KIT $29.99 (includes 3 plants)
4. BONSAI TREE $44.99