ing tie perteci Christmas tree te

WHEN purchasing your
Christmas tree this year
you may want to keep a
few things in mind.

There are quize a few vari-
etics of cut trees to choose
from and it’s a good idea tc
ask questions before you make
your final decision. B
grown Christmas tr
considered to be some of the
best. Locally grown they are
usually cur three days before
they are delivered to the retail
outlets. These trees are very
fresh and will generally last up
toa month.

Noble firs are popular
toa. They have a beautiful
scent and the branches are ele-
gandy spaced making these .
tees a favorite for displaying
omaments.

Douglas firs are another
nice choice. These cultured

NEWS phote Kilee Wakefield

ROBERTA Ward of GardenWorks cuts off the base of
a Christmas tree before bringing it indoors.

oniley garden focal peints

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The pictures, depicting stone
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trees are pruned and fertilized
by the grower which gives
them a beautiful full shape.

Bush cut trees are cut wild
from the bush and deli d
straight to the retailers, A nice
natural choice for smaller
spaces.

Once you have made your
decision litt your tree 3° or so
off the ground and bang it
down. Th a good test to
check the needle drop and

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general shape of the tree.
Your tree should be ful!

and have few needles drop.

Invest in a good tree stand

and cut 2” off the bottom of

the rrunk of the tre

find thar iz will berte:

the water this way. Topping

off the water level everyday is

another good idea.

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with a wilt proof spray (avail-
able at local nurseries} —- and
be sure to always use safery-
approved lighting.

Barb Lunter is a West
Vancouver or Her
Christinas Florals ave available
at Eleanor Mack, Da Vinci's
and Avant Gardener in West
Vancouver. Send questions or
idens to Barb c/o tie North Shore
News or wia ber Wee site at
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