Start the Christmas season off right by picking out the perfect tree at one of several tree lots in Georgetown.
Boy Scout Troop 155 Tree Sale: Scouts 11th annual sale is next to Pit BBQ, 2427 Williams Dr. until Dec. 18 or until sold out. The lot is the troop’s primary fundraiser, selling Fraser, Noble, Nordman, and Scotch Pine as well as 26-inch decorated wreaths. Tree hunters can check out the lot 4:30–8pm Wed–Fri, 9am–8pm Sat-Sun. Troop 155’s “Christmas Tree Queen” Brandy Watson notes the tree sale is a big deal for the boys because it involves a lot of work, and they get to serve their community in a fun way. “The boys enjoy helping bring a more festive spirit to the families that visit the lot,” she says. Scouts had fun at the All Hands on Deck tree lot build day at the end of November. To learn more, email [email protected] or visit troop155.net.
McIntire’s Garden Center: McIntire offers Noble and Fraser fir trees 8am-6pm Mon-Sat, and 11am-5pm Sun. Call 512-863-8243 or check out McIntiresGarden.com.
HEB: The HEB on Williams Dr. will sell 100 Fraser fir trees, miniature trees, and wreaths. Call 512-863-4427.
Walmart: Walmart will deliver live Christmas trees to customers’ doorsteps and decorate their homes with glistening holiday lights. To sign up, visit Walmart.com.
CARING FOR YOUR TREE
Keep your tree looking its best throughout the season by following preservation tips from the National Christmas Tree Association:
Make a fresh cut to remove about a 1/2-inch thick disk of wood from the base of the trunk before putting the tree in the stand.
Place the tree in water in a traditional reservoir-type stand to maintain freshness and minimize needle loss. Ideally, stands should provide 1 quart of water per inch of stem diameter.
Check the stand daily to ensure water level does not go below the base of the tree.
Keep trees away from major sources of heat (fireplaces, heaters, heat vents, direct sunlight). Lowering the room temperature will slow the drying process, resulting in less water consumption each day.
For more care tips, visit the National Christmas Tree Association’s website at RealChristmasTrees.org.
RECYCLING
After the holiday, the City encourages residents to recycle Christmas trees to reduce landfill. Remove the tree stand and any garland, ornaments, or lights before recycling. Artificial trees cannot be recycled.
Curbside pick-up: TDS customers in the city limits may put Christmas trees on the curb for collection on their regular yard trimmings pickup day. Trees 7 feet in length or less may be placed uncut. Larger trees should be cut into sections. Artificial trees are not accepted. Yard trimmings collection day is on your first recycling day of the month. You can check collection days, sign up for text or email reminders and find out how to sort your solid waste and recycling at TexasDisposal.com/waste-wizard.
Christmas tree drop-off: Christmas trees will be accepted at the city’s Collection Station, 250 W.L. Walden Drive, from Dec. 26-Jan. 31 at no charge. Normal fees apply to other items. Recycled Christmas trees are turned into mulch, which is available year-round, free-of-charge to city residents. Normal Collection Station hours are 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday – Friday and 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday. The Collection Station is closed Dec. 24-25 and Dec. 31-Jan. 1. For details, contact Texas Disposal Systems at 512-930-1715.