When using a real tree, use a tree stand that will hold water and will be strong enough for the size tree you have chosen. Choose the strongest tree stand that you can find, you don’t want to see your beautifully decorated Christmas tree crash to the ground, the wider the base, the more stable.
When using an artificial tree, I like to use a variety of different pots, urns, planters, barrels as a tree stand. First step, make sure your base is proportioned to the size of the tree, whether you are doing a full sized tree or a table top tree, this is the key. Then depending on the base, you must have enough weighted material to anchor the weight and position of the tree. Gravel, sand, spray foam, plaster, and sometimes a combination of these products help me to anchor my trees, this also requires the assistance of my son, who is always recruited to help me with this, as some extra muscle is needed to lift my heavy cement urns and buckets of gravel. An extra set of hands really helps makes it easier to anchor your tree.
A living Christmas tree can also be “planted” in a container type base for the season, then planted in your yard when the ground thaws, ask your local garden center for advice for planting a live tree in your region.
What ever type of tree stand you decide to use be sure it is anchored well and it doesn’t overpower the look of your tree.
Merry Christmas and Happy Decorating!
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