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Christmas Tree Stands
Sep 12th
Christmas Tree Stands
Stands for Artificial Trees:
After spending hundreds of dollars on your Artificial Prelit Christmas Tree or Artificial non-lit Christmas Tree, you want to have a stand that will display your new tree well. Of course there are several different types of stands to choose from. There are stands that hold a two foot tree and on up to those that hold a nine foot tree. From simple stands to heavy duty stands to even revolving tree stands. Most stands for artificial trees have a one and a quarter inch diameter slot, as this is the standard size of the main tree pole or trunk. One of the basic Tree Stands for Artificial Christmas Trees is simple to use and to store, but these types should be setup on a cloth or carpet as they can scratch your floors. These type of stands usually are very simple, when folded they resemble a triangle and when unfolded they make a nice X, which sort of marks the spot for your Christmas tree.
Tree Stands with Rollers:
Of course there are also stands with rollers on them such as the Artificial Christmas Tree Stand which have wheel locks so the stand stays where you want it to stay. These types of stands usually require no assembly as they are shipped completely intact. The wheels are nice as they allow you to place the tree in the stand and then easily rolling it to the place where you want the tree to stand. These stands also are of a heavier construction than the folding stands, so they usually last even longer. But they also hide well under a tree skirt and still give plenty of room to place the presents under the tree.
Rotating Tree Stands:
The Rotating Christmas Tree Stands are a wonderful edition to artificial tree stands as they allow you to plug your tree lights into the stand and then let it slowly turn all the way around to show off your whole Christmas tree. Some assembly is required for this stand but it mainly consists of putting the legs or feet on the base. Small rotating stands can usually only hold about a 75 pound tree or less, anything more would burn the motor out very fast and they handle about 900 lights. For heavier trees there is the EZ Revolving Christmas Tree Stand which can handle up to 2000 tree lights and up to 150 pound artificial tree. The EZ stand is shipped intact and ready to use, it has a smooth durable mound type construction which also makes it easy to cover with a Christmas Tree Skirt. With your artificial tree and this stand you are sure to delight your children for many years to come, as well as impress the neighbors. Just remember, with this stand its E Z.
Stands for Live Trees:
Now we come to live trees, these most often require a Heavy Duty Live Tree Stand. This stand can handle a tree with a trunk up to 6 inches in diameter and up to a 10 foot tall tree. Because of its semi mound shape it can easily be hidden under a Christmas Tree Skirt. It has a good size reservoir for water to help keep your tree fresh, but rather than crawling under your tree to check or add water just use the Live Christmas Tree Watering System to save your back.
Mitch Jelly has been a writer for Christmas Decorations and Gifts for several years. Select to view Christmas Decorations Ideas. We also have a great selection of Christmas Tree Stands.
Decorating With Plant Stands – How These Unique Items Can Enhance Your Decor
Aug 11th
Decorating With Plant Stands – How These Unique Items Can Enhance Your Decor
Plant stands are both decorative and versatile and they’re not just for plants either! You can use decorative plants stands for many uses in the home and they are perfect for adding some charm to an odd corner or small wall. In addition, a nicely fashioned pedestal plant stand is ideal for displaying extra items when you’ve run out of room on your mantle or shelving.
The appeal of either a living or an artificial plant is enhanced by putting it on an attractive plant stand. Unlike live plants, silk ones will allow you to enjoy greenery without putting time into watering. But artificial plants can be a bit boring so they should have a stand to add to its character. Putting a plant on an interesting stand will help to bring the outdoors in and will add an element of softness and nature to your home.
No matter if you plan to put plants, pictures, or other items on your stand, you need to remember these cardinal rules when you set out to choose a stand. The stand should enhance whatever you are putting on it. The perfect plant stand for any type of plant is readily available, and makes it easier than ever for you to make a statement with not only your beautiful greenery, but also with your plant stands!
You also need to think about what the stand will be supporting both in weight and size. Consider the proportions of the plant in relation to the stand carefully as you want a good balance. You want to reconsider pairing a heavy, overpowering stand with a small, decorative plant. A fern, however, would look gorgeous on a pedestal that is delicate and petite. Think about the décor of the room you will be placing your stand in too – a light airy room will look perfect with wrought iron stands, but a more formal style of décor might look better with traditional wooden plant stands.
And don’t forget about color! Always consider the colors of the flowers of the plants you will be displaying as well as any picture frames or plant pots or containers. Complementary colors or neutral tones should be considered when purchasing a plant stand.
Size is also important. Make sure that your plant pot will fit on top of the stand. The top of the stand needs to be a little larger than your container. This will be more aesthetically pleasing as well as more stable.
For plant stands to remain standing upright, all that is usually necessary is a solid and level floor. When displaying heavy or large items, you should take care to get a stand that can support the weight while still being appropriate for your flooring. As an example, a pedestal of light weight probably would not be the right thing if the floor has plush carpeting. If you have hardwood floors, however, this base will work just fine.
Show off your flare for style in your home by finding unique and creative ways to decorate with plant stands. You will surely get a lot of compliments on your home and decorating ability as these little stands let you express your creative side in a big way.
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