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How to Keep Your Christmas Tree Fresh All Season: Expert Tips for Choosing and Caring for a Fraser Fir

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How to Keep Your Christmas Tree Fresh Through the Holidays

Down to Earth Living says, choosing the right tree and caring for it properly can help it stay fresh, fragrant, and beautiful all season.

Fraser Firs are a top choice for holiday decorating thanks to their strong branches, excellent needle retention, and classic Christmas scent. When selecting a tree, look for vibrant green needles and a sturdy, sappy trunk. Fresh-cut Fraser Firs, such as those from Down to Earth Living, are guaranteed not to shed needles before Christmas when cared for properly.

Before bringing the tree indoors, cut about a half inch off the bottom of the trunk to improve water absorption. If setup is delayed, store the tree in a bucket of water in a cool, shaded area.

Place the tree away from heat sources like fireplaces, vents, and direct sunlight, which can dry it out. Setting it near an electrical outlet helps reduce the need for extension cords.

Once set up, fill the stand immediately and check the water level daily. A Christmas tree can drink up to a gallon of water per day, and plain water is all that’s needed.

Moderate indoor temperatures help slow moisture loss, while closing blinds during sunny hours can prevent drying. After the holidays, recycle the tree using local or curbside programs.

With simple care, a live Christmas tree can remain fresh and festive throughout the holiday season.

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The Mill at Sutter’s Airmont: Tuesday Wing Night Is Back

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The Mill at Sutter’s in Airmont is under new management and entering a new chapter following a full renovation of the historic location.

The property, which dates back to 1983, officially debuted under its new team in May 2026. The newly renovated restaurant is operating as a full-service sports bar, with an emphasis on food, drinks, live music and a late-night menu.

As part of the changes, The Mill at Sutter’s is bringing back Wing Night. Every Tuesday, customers can enjoy 75-cent wings all day, with a choice of sauces and a selection of cold drinks.

Wing Night is available every Tuesday from 12 p.m. to 10 p.m., dine-in only.

The restaurant is inviting the local community to visit the renovated space, check out the new management team and enjoy the weekly special as The Mill at Sutter’s continues its next chapter in Airmont.

With a history dating back more than four decades, a newly renovated space and plans for expanded food and entertainment options, The Mill at Sutter’s is looking to establish itself as a destination for dining, sports and nightlife in the local community.

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Expert Tips to Refresh Your Garden for the Rest of Summer

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After weeks of summer heat and frequent rain, many gardens across Rockland County, Bergen County and the Hudson Valley are beginning to show signs of stress. Fortunately, a few simple maintenance steps can help restore color and keep landscapes looking their best through late summer and into fall.

The gardening experts at Down to Earth Living Garden Center in Pomona recommend removing spent flowers to encourage new blooms, feeding flowering plants with a bloom booster fertilizer, and pruning spring-flowering shrubs that have already finished blooming.

For an instant burst of color, consider adding late-season favorites like Black-Eyed Susans, zinnias, hydrangeas and fresh hanging baskets. Gardeners are also encouraged to plant milkweed, an essential plant for monarch butterflies, and provide a shallow water source for birds, butterflies and bees during hot weather.

Containers and hanging baskets should be checked frequently, as they often require extra watering during periods of intense heat. If plants have reached the end of their flowering season, replacing them with fresh blooms can quickly brighten outdoor spaces.

With summer sales underway, it’s also a great time to update patios and backyards with discounted outdoor furniture, umbrellas, décor and statuary.

Down to Earth Living Garden Center also offers personalized gardening advice. Customers are encouraged to bring photos or inspiration for their outdoor spaces, and the center’s team can help select the right plants, containers and décor. The garden center’s expanded indoor plant showroom is open for the season, and free repotting is available with the purchase of any plant or pot.

Located at 1040 Route 45 in Pomona, N.Y. For more information, call 845-354-8500 or visit www.dteliving.com.

 

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