Tried-and-true tips from Pike Nurseries to pick the perfect tree

Atlanta GA

22 November, 2021

12:34 PM

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It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas! For many, the symbol of the season is an evergreen tree with that characteristic aroma and plush, healthy green needles. Now through December, Pike Nurseries offers fresh-cut trees for the Christmas season, allowing customers to ready hearth and home for the holidays. With tree varieties ranging from Fraser, Noble and Alpine, customers can find a festive fir to complement any space. Pike Nurseries also offers tree stands free with a rebate; return the stand in January to receive an in-store credit for the original price. For two days only, customers can now shop early at Pike Nurseries’ pre-Black Friday sale and save $25 off a Christmas Décor Kit, including any two florist quality Poinsettias six inches or larger, any fresh cut tree 6 feet or taller and any fresh wreath 24 inches or larger on Monday, November 22 and Tuesday, November 23. The Christmas décor kits bring together the holiday season with style and Christmas cheer with these must-have items. Fresh Cut Christmas Trees Pike’s Christmas trees received a fresh cut upon arrival before being placed in a stand with water to ensure they stay fresh and hydrated. The trees are in covered greenhouses protected from sun, wind and rain to prevent damage – and to make the shopping experience more pleasant. Selecting a tree is easy. Visitors can simply point and the garden experts will take care of loading the trees on vehicles. For an even easier option, customers can order online at pikenursery.com for doorstep delivery or curbside pickup. Florist Quality Poinsettias Grown by the horticulture experts at Pike Nurseries Farm, Pike’s poinsettias were planted this past summer in hand-crafted Danish potting soil to conserve moisture, making them easy-care with less watering. Each poinsettia is hand-pinched to ensure a full, lush plant to dress homes or to give as a thoughtful, long-lasting gift. Customers can choose from more than 20 varieties in colors from classic red and white to eye-catching peach, gold, pink and so much more. Fresh, Fragrant Wreaths Greet guest with the rich, inviting fragrance of a traditional Christmas wreath. Pike has 10 types of wreaths in sizes from 20 to 48 inches! Pre-decorated options make decking the halls easy. For a personalized touch, plain wreaths are also available. In addition, Pike Nurseries is delivering Christmas convenience to customers’ front doors with features like online ordering designed to make Christmas decorating simple and safe. Locals can get into the spirit and select Christmas trees, poinsettias, seasonal wreaths and greenery from the comfort of their home – available for doorstep delivery or curbside pickup. Due to high popularity and high demand this year, experts recommend shopping early this season for the best selection. Pike Nurseries’ trees are in tiptop shape, receiving exceptional care to maintain fragrance and freshness. Pike experts will be on-hand to help customers pick out the perfect Christmas tree for their homes with these how-tos.   TThe Greener the Better Customers should keep an eye out for even coloration throughout the tree. Christmas trees should be a healthy, rich green color, with soft, flexible needles. The garden gurus recommend that customers rub their hand along a branch to ensure that the needles are secure and flexible. Stiff, brittle needles indicate a tree is too dry and will turn brown and drop needles quickly.     Types of Trees ·      Fraser Fir Christmas Trees: These popular evergreens are grown in the Appalachian Mountains. These trees have a strong, classic scent; rich, medium green color; sturdy, slightly upturned branches and dense, short needles. Ideal for holding light to medium-weight ornaments. ·         Noble Fir Christmas Trees: Grown in the snowy mountains of Washington, these trees are a favorite amongst decorators for their strong branches that support heavy ornaments. The full, lush trees are recognizable by their attractive blue-green hue and picturesque pyramidal shape. ·         Alpine Noble Fir Christmas Trees: Grown in Oregon, Alpine Noble Fir Christmas trees are one-of-a-kind with large spacing between branches that gives a modern, rustic look. ·         Snow Flocked Christmas Trees The South might not be known for regular snowfalls, but Pike Nurseries continues its popular tradition of snow-flocked trees for anyone dreaming of a white Christmas. The flocking process covers the branches with a people- and pet-friendly, flame retardant material that results in a low-maintenance look with little-to-no needle shedding, as well as no watering!