Horticulture

Water Your Christmas Tree Regularly

With Christmas right around the corner I wanted to remind everyone to water there Christmas tree regulary! It may seem like an obvious task but many fires happen each year due to Christmas tree fires. Below is a demonstration showing how flammable a dry Christmas tree can be as opposed to a tree watered regularly. For a free Pennsylvania Homeowners insurance quote contact a Kimberley Vassal Insurance agent today, http://www.kimberleyvassal.com.

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Avoid a Christmas Tree Disaster

 According to the National Fire Protection Association, Christmas trees caused 230 home fires that resulted in $17.3 million of damage between 2006 and 2010. Fortunately, a few simple precautions will keep your Christmas tree and your home merry and safe.

  • Pick a stand that can hold enough water for your tree. The general rule of thumb is to allow one quart of water per inch of stem diameter. Water is important because dry trees catch fire much faster than trees that are watered regularly. (See the video below to get an idea of the life-saving difference this can make.)
  • Check the water at least once a day. Trees are often thirstier than you think!
  • Set your tree away from direct sunlight to keep it from drying out.
  • Keep your tree away from fireplaces, heaters, heating vents and radiators to prevent a fire.
  • Consider using lights that produce low heat like miniature lights. They won’t dry out your tree as fast.
  • Check light strands for cracks and fraying every year. Toss any lights that are worn.
  • Don’t connect more than three strands of lights to one another.
  • Unplug your Christmas tree lights every night or add a timer that will turn them off at a specified time.
  • Don’t overload electrical circuits.
  • Make sure you’re using the proper lights for indoor and outdoor use. Indoor lights may not get as hot as outdoor lights, making them better for indoor trees.

Finally, remember to recycle your tree at a Christmas tree recycling center at the end of the season. For a free Pennsylvania Homeowners insurance quote visit our website today, http://www.kimberleyvassa.com!

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Meet the Largest Chrysanthemum in the Western World

See Longwood Gardens‘ team of horticulturists install the 2013 Thousand Bloom Mum. The Thousand Bloom Mum is the largest Chrysanthemum in North America and showcases 1,416 perfect yellow blooms on one plant. Visit Longwood Gardens now through November 24, 2013 to see this amazing work of living art! For more information visit http://www.longwoodgardens.org or click here.

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Longwood Gardens Presents Chrysanthemum Festival

Now through November 24, visit Longwood Gardens to discover more than 20,000 blooming chrysanthemums nurtured and trained by horticulture experts, some for more than a year, to resemble clouds, torches, spirals, fans, 13-foot arches, and more. Also, see the most audacious plant of all, the largest Thousand Bloom Mum in North America which showcases more than 1,416 perfect yellow blooms for the first time. If you want a short preview of the Thousand Bloom Mum take a look at the video below from  the 2011 Thousand Bloom Mum! For ticket information visit http://www.Longwoodgardens.org or click here.

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JHL Lawn & Landscape

Check out the video we produced for one of our great clients, JHL Lawn & Landscape! JHL has been referred to as a “homeowner’s best kept secret” because they are prepared to handle any type of maintenance your property may require. They are committed to hard work and top quality service. There integrity and level of professionalism set them apart from the competition. For more information or a free property maintenance estimate visit www.jhllawnandlandscape.com.

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The 28th Annual Kennett Square Mushroom Festival

The 28th Annual Kennett Square Mushroom Festival is quickly approaching! The event will begin on September 7th and continue through Sunday, September 8th. There will be plenty of fun and fungi for the whole family to enjoy! Some of the events include, the Grower’s Exhibit, Mushroom Farm Tours, the Culinary Tent, music on the Community Stage, live performances on the Children’s Stage, plus hundreds of vendors will all be apart of the annual celebration of the mushroom.

Admission will be $2 per person (ages 12 and up). Proceeds from the sale of the admission wristbands goes toward the Mushroom Festival’s grant program. Last year the Mushroom Festival gave $55,000 to 33 non-profit organizations (click here to learn more). Wristbands may be purchased in advance at The Mushroom Cap (114 West State Street,Kennett Square), at the Mushroom Festival parking lots (while waiting for the shuttle buses) or at the entrances to the Festival. For more information visit www.mushroomfestival.org or click here.

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Christmas Tree Safety

Watch this incredible video of how fast a Christmas tree fire can start and then fully engulf a room. In less than a minute, a dry tree can create a tragedy. To reduce the risk of fire, practice Christmas tree safety and be sure to water your tree every day and position it away from sources of heat. For a free Pennsylvania homeowners insurance quote visit our website today http://www.kimberleyvassal.com

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