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If you’re like me, you
still enjoy decorating with live fresh greens. Great feel and you can’t
beat those wonderful smells. But there’s nothing worse than having your
fresh greens and wreaths fall apart before the Holiday season is over, so
here’s a few tips to help keep them fresher, longer.
1.) Make sure they’re as
fresh as possible when you buy them. Bend the needles for flexibility, and
give them a light shake. A few needles will fall, but it shouldn’t in
excess.
2.) Feel free to soak
your greens in a tub of water overnight to help rehydrate them.
3.) Take them out of the
water, let them dry. Then, give them a good spraying of an anti transpirant
such as WiltStop. This is an all natural product, made from pine resin,
that coats the needles and seals in the moisture, which will help keep those
greens and wreaths fresher, longer. And once it dries, it gives your greens
a very attractive shiny appearance. Don’t forget that WiltStop can also be
used on your Christmas tree, as well as helping to protect evergreens
outdoors from winter damages.
4.) Be smart when using
your greens, and try to keep them away from sources of heat, burning
candles, or even sunny windows if you can. And check them on a regular
basis. If they get too dry, just get rid of them; we don’t want any fire
hazards around the house. |
