Treeous Christmasi 'Plasitca'

The debate that divides co-workers, friends, siblings and even spouses....A lovely real cut Christmas Tree or a 'Made in China' plastic beauty (tongue firmly in cheek). I've been in the Christmas Tree Selling part of the industry for over 20 years and have heard many reasons why for both sides. Here are the key points.

Fresh Cut Christmas Trees, by far, have many more redeeming qualities then an artificial tree.

Fresh trees allow you to bring a small part of our great Earth into your home. The fragrance of many varieties are just simply outstanding. From the great evergreen scents from a Fraser or Douglas Fir to the tropical citrus aroma of a Concolor Fir. You can buy the scent in a spray bottle for your your fake, plastic tree, but it smells just that...fake (and it only lasts for a short time).

Fresh trees are a recyclable commodity. The growers replant every year to keep the earth healthy - true sustainability. Once the Christmas Season is over, your tree can be taken to many Garden Centers to be chipped for wood mulch. Ever try to recycle an artificial tree? They don't fit in your bin and with all the processes needed to make it, who knows what type of plastic it is (if it's even plastic). And then there's the wire branches....

I have heard many a spouse say 'it drops needles and makes a mess'. Well, most of us use a vacuum once a week anyways, so that's a non issue. And, just for point, a fake tree 'sheds' too....ever try to glue the needles back on for the next year?

The fresh tree only takes up space in your home for about 4-6 weeks. The artificial tree takes up space in your closet, garage, or attic all 52 weeks a year!

'Real trees cost more and more each year' is another great comment. Stop being a Scrooge. I'm sure your Christmas Gift budget can handle that $30-$50 each year. It's likely you spend that much (at least!) on your favorite beverages each month. And each year the new tree is fluffy and full. I watched my father spend 1-2 hours a year trying to 'fluff' that plastic tree every year for 5 years...and each year the artificial tree started looking more and more like Charlie' Brown's!

Be Green. Love Mother Earth. Keep the tradition of having a Fresh Cut Christmas Tree each year.

Happy Christmas. Todd.

p.s. What does the title of this blog mean? Its the Latin name (all plants, like all living things are classified in Latin) given to Artificial Trees.

There's a wonderful scent in the air.....

The aroma of fresh cut greens and trees is the start of a magical and wonderful season. Fresh Balsam Fir Wreaths and Cut Christmas Trees, such as Fraser and Douglas Fir have now arrived and are available to beautify your home or office. The beautiful fragrance has been enhanced by the slightly warm weather and it tells us that Christmas time is upon us. Live potted trees are also in stock and beautiful.

Poinsettias have also arrived.

Well the Christmas season is in full swing here at Van Putte Gardens. The Garland is hung, the tree is trimed, and the poinsettas are lighting up the house. Santa’s helpers have been hard at work at Van Putte Gardens. Our Elves have everything you need to create your own holiday magic. Our Holiday shoppe is ready to explore for great gift giving and unique decorating ideas for your holiday home.

Our Holiday Open House is this weekend the 6th and 7th so stop on in and enjoy cocoa, cookies; Santa will even be here from 12-3 for the little ones and you are welcome to bring a camera.

Steaming hot chocolate, gourmet coffee, holiday cookies, Poinsettias, Christmas Trees, Wreaths and Greens.

A Christmas “trim-a-tree” shop and SANTA CLAUS are all waiting for you.

Come home for the holidays to VanPutte Gardens Home Decorating ideas, Wreath Design, Kissing balls, Gift baskets and more…come and enjoy!

Christmas Season

The Christmas Season is upon us. Please take some time to enjoy our Christmas newsletter, we have several upcoming events. Wreaths are already on display, and Santas elves are hard at work creating a winter wonderland at Van Putte Gardens

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