Add the perfect backdrop to your evergreen (secured to window frames with pushpins) by giving windows an iced look― even if you don't live in a frosty climate. Just coat windows with a holiday decorating spray that's easy to clean off with water.
Photo:
Thomas J. Story
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Fragrant fir snowflake
Use the natural patterns of Douglas fir sprigs to create elegant ornaments for a window display
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The West's best greens
Some of the most beautiful conifers that supply branches for holiday decorating are native to the West's northern forests (firs, spruces, some pines). Others grow naturally in deserts (Arizona cypress) or in misty coastal areas (Monterey pine). A few come from distant places like Africa (Atlas cedar). Among our favorites, native or otherwise, are those listed below; all yield long-lasting greenery that could be used for the decorating ideas we provide.
You can buy mixed greens by the bunch at nurseries or cut sprigs from your own trees. Just remember to follow good pruning practices to preserve your tree's shape.
