IF WHEN I PRUNE MY EVERGREENS FOR STRENGTH CAN I USE THE CLIPPINGS FOR HOLIDAY DECORATION?

ABSOLUTELY!   SAVE IT ALL!

Use your cost free clippings for Wreaths, Garland and Arrangements and more.

Those most often used are Pines, Firs, Cedars, Hemlocks, Arborvitaes, Boxwoods and Hollies.

Hardwood Twigs from White Pines and Red Twig Dogwoods are also very decorative. 

And if you don't have any, drive around your neighborhood and check out all the broken branches at curbside.  There's a lot of White Pine out there.

The Stars are made of Boxwood Clippings

Long or Short  -  Now or Later

IF NOW

Spray the clippings with Wilt Pruf, put them in water (never allow to freeze) and keep in a cool place until your ready to use them.

IF LATER

Spray with Wilt Pruf and store them outside in the cold and snow for freshness.

HOW TO PRUNE EVERGREENS

VIDEO : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FGxQ75Uy0z4

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