Poinsettias on Parade
Visit Estabrook's this weekend and see the future of poinsettias! We'll have exciting new varieties on display you won't find anywhere else.
Choose your favorites from 36 different selections and cast your ballot for a chance to win one of your very own! Your participation will help us choose which varieties to offer next season.
Plus, all 10" varieties will be on sale for just $25.00 (regularly $40.00) so you'll have an opportunity to fill your home with holiday color for a fraction of the price.
You'll find these varieties and more this weekend at Estabrook's!
Mail Order Wreaths
For a festive holiday season, send 24" balsam fir wreaths, decorated with red berries, your choice of pine cones and generous bows in red, maroon velvet, or glistening plaid. A personalized gift card and UPS shipping anywhere in the U.S. is included for $39.
How to Choose the Perfect Christmas Tree
Follow these tips and your tree will shine this season
The centerpiece of your holiday decorating will no doubt be the family Christmas tree. By taking a few precautions beforehand, you'll ensure that yours is healthy, happy and fits in your home!
Decide Where to Place the Tree
Avoid placing your tree near a heat source (sunny windows, radiators, heating vents and fireplaces). Try to keep the tree out of high traffic areas where it might be bumped, overturned or where someone might trip on light cords. Avoid any spot that might be dangerous, such as next to a fire in the fireplace or up on a wobbly table.
Measure Twice
Once a spot is chosen be sure to measure BOTH the ceiling height and the width of that space. Write these numbers down on a piece of paper. Also, measure your tree stand to determine the maximum diameter of the tree trunk you can use in it.
Finally, measure the height of your tree stand as well as the height of your treetop decoration. Bring these measurements with you and one of our helpful staff members will be able to help you select the right tree for your home.
Looking for a sturdier tree this season? Fraser Fir trees offer better needle retention, an attractive rounded look
to the branch, and will hold up better to large, heavy ornaments than balsam. Use a
scented tree preservative and
you'll have one powerhouse of a Christmas tree!
Tree Stands
Choose a tree stand that is sturdy and the right size. Pay attention to the size of the tree trunk that each stand will accommodate. The taller your tree, the bigger the diameter of the trunk. If you have a tall, wide room, be sure to get a large stand for the large tree you'll select. If you'll put your tree on a table, a smaller stand will work fine. We offer a variety of tree stands at Estabrook's that should suit any need.
Choosing a Tree
We offer balsam fir (the traditional Maine Christmas tree) and also fraser fir trees this season. When selecting a tree, the needles should look shiny, green, and fresh, not dry or brown. They should not fall off when you pull on a branch. For ornaments to hang straight you'll want a tree with some space between the branches. To test a tree, take an unbreakable ornament with you and hang it on several branches to see if there is room for it to hang straight.