During my childhood years, evergreen trees were the living room centerpieces of holiday memories.  Although a decorated tree still is part of our Christmas décor, I also like to use living evergreens at the front door.  Because trees are not actively growing through the holidays, classic evergreens can stay in their growers’ pots for months before being planted.   That’s why they can provide a living presence when all other plants look dead or have died back to the ground.  Especially inviting is that the number of evergreen varieties offer many decorating possibilities.

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