When should you put your Christmas

NOTHING beats the beautiful scent of a freshly cut real Christmas tree to really get you into the festive spirit. Whether you choose a traditional cut tree, or a pot grown tree that can be planted outside after Christmas, there are a variety of shapes and sizes to choose from, including the popular Nordmann Fir, Norway Spruce or Fraser Fir.

Depending on their size, the average Christmas tree takes more than 10 years to grow, and all of the trees at Squire’s Garden Centres are grown in sustainable fields and replaced with new trees for the next crop.

When to put the tree up?

In a recent survey by Squire’s, they found that 60% of people put their Christmas tree up in the first two weeks of December.

Thirty per cent plan to put their tree up around December 16 onwards, and the remaining 10% put their tree up in November or October.

More than one tree

Thirty per cent of the respondents in Squire’s survey said that they would have two trees this year, and 11% will have three trees or more.

If you’re looking for an extra tree that’s a bit different, then how about a lavender Christmas tree outside your front door? They can be kept all year-round, and give you a lovely fragrance as you brush past them.

Christmas Wreaths

A Christmas Wreath on your front door adds a finishing touch. Choose a real wreath adorned with cinnamon sticks and pine cones or an artificial wreath, some of which even come with LED lights wrapped around them to twinkle on your front door.

Festive plants

Finally, festive plants inside and outside your home. Helleborus Christmas Carol will look gorgeous in the garden, or a beautiful ready-planted container packed with festive plants makes a great gift.

And it wouldn’t be Christmas without a festive poinsettia.

Squire’s has a range that have been grown locally and are available in a beautiful range of colours. n Squire’s has a huge selection of Christmas trees, wreaths, festive plants and fabulous gifts. Shop in-store or see some of the range online for local delivery at www.squiresgardencentres.co.uk