Wobble Wedges® Plastic Shims Stabilize Your Christmas Trees
It’s that time of year again! Boxes of holiday decorations are emerging from storage as classic holiday music wafts through the house. It’s time to put up the Christmas tree! Whether you hunt for the perfect blue spruce or use a decorative artificial tree, there’s one thing you want to make sure of; that your tree doesn’t fall over or lean. Once covered with your precious decorations, a falling Christmas tree could be an expensive and hazardous disaster. Keep your Christmas tree from falling or leaning with Wobble Wedges® plastic leveling shims.
Help! My Christmas Tree is Leaning!
Artificial Christmas Trees seem like they are incredibly prone to leaning in their stands. Especially an artificial tree that has been used for several years, as the screws in the stand start to loosen. Or if your tree is placed on an uneven surface, the tree stand wobbles, and your tree may lean precariously to one side or the other. To straighten a tree that is leaning over, wedge a Wobble Wedge plastic shim between the tree and the stand or to level your tree stand at the base. Wobble Wedges are available in a variety of colors and sizes so you can choose the leveling wedge best for your project. Wobble Wedges are also securely stackable, so you can combine wedges to keep a Christmas tree from falling over.
Keep a Christmas Tree from Falling
We’ve all seen the hilarious videos of house cats climbing in Christmas trees. It’s adorable when it’s someone else’s tree, but when it happens at home you might feel a bit differently. If you’re ready to cat-proof (or kid proof) your Christmas tree, use Wobble Wedges to stabilize your tree at the base and keep it from leaning or falling. Our BigGap leveling wedges are ideal to fix a leaning artificial tree or add extra support and stability to a real tree. The interlocking ridges give the wedge a non-slip grip so it won’t slide out from under your tree stand.
How To Stabilize a Christmas Tree Topper
Is your Christmas tree topper leaning to one side or refusing to stay on top of your tree altogether? A soft plastic Wobble Wedge is just what you need. Simply flex the wedge between your fingers and insert it into the base of your tree topper to fill the extra space and force your topper into position. Wobble Wedges are available in black, white, and clear so you can choose a wedge that won’t stand out. Click here to browse all of the Wobble Wedges.
FAQs
To straighten a tree that is leaning over, wedge a Wobble Wedge plastic shim between the tree and the stand or to level your tree stand at the base. Wobble Wedges are available in a variety of colors and sizes so you can choose the leveling wedge best for your project.
How to keep a tree from falling over? ›
Practice proper pruning
You generally shouldn't prune your tree more than once every 3-5 years, but sometimes you will need to prune more often for safety purposes. Correct pruning can eliminate dead wood (read: falling branches) and reduce wind resistance that is usually responsible for tree failure.
How do I make my Christmas tree stand more stable? ›
The higher up the stand holds, the more stable the tree will be. Also, you need to take into account how much water the tree will need. According to the National Christmas Tree Association, your stand should hold one quart of water per inch of the trunk's diameter.
How to stabilize an outdoor Christmas tree? ›
Don't risk your perfectly decorated tree tipping over in the breeze! Tokarski recommends securing the tree with a stand and stakes (which often are included with an outdoor-specific tree). You can also use sandbags ($23, The Home Depot) for smaller trees, or place them in a large decorative pot with sandbags inside.
What causes a Christmas tree to fall over? ›
The most important characteristic is water capacity. You should also make sure the stand “fits” the tree — if it is too big or too small it might cause the tree to tip over.
How do you hold a Christmas tree in place? ›
Every tree stand is different, but they usually have 3 screws on the sides that you'll tighten over the trunk to hold the tree in place. Twist the screws clockwise to tighten them over the tree trunk. If you use a Christmas tree watering system attach it to your stand once the tree is securely in the stand.
What can I use as a Christmas tree stand? ›
Planters are already made for holding plants so they're a great alternative to regular Christmas tree stands! You can either get a brand new planter or spray paint an old one to give it a new life. Just be sure to choose a large enough stand to hold your tree.
What to put under a Christmas tree stand? ›
Don't forget to protect the flooring from the stand! Be sure to add felt pads to the feet of the stand if you're placing it on hardwood. For added protection, add a drain tray underneath your Christmas tree stand.
How do you keep outdoor Christmas decorations from falling over? ›
Using a rubber mallet, pound the rebar or other heavy-duty metal stake into the ground behind your decoration. Then attached a sturdy chain or heavy rope, preferably to a hole or opening on the back of the item. The tether will be mostly obscured by grass or snow.
How do you secure an outdoor Christmas tree on a porch? ›
Place the Christmas tree and stand in the basket. Once it's in position, cover the stand with several large stones or bricks to ensure that it doesn't ever topple over.
First, you'll need to drive two or three stakes into the ground using a sledgehammer or mallet. Make sure the stakes go in at a 45-degree angle toward the tree trunk and are outside the root ball region. Straighten the tree. If the soil is moist and pliable, you can manually straighten the tree.
How to stabilize a tree? ›
If Your New Tree Needs Staking, Here's How To Stake It For Support.
- Remove the nursery stakes, and find two or three stakes (wooden or metal). ...
- Place the two stakes opposite each other and at minimum 1.5' away from the trunk. ...
- Use a soft material, like canvas strapping or tree staking straps, to attach the stakes.
You can fix a leaning tree by calling a professional arborist to assess and address the issue. As mentioned, leaning trees can be a cause for concern as they may pose a threat to your property and safety, but not all leaning trees need to be removed. In some cases, they can be fixed and saved.
How to support a tree with stakes? ›
Steps to Proper Staking
Drive one or two parallel stakes (wood or metal) as needed a foot in to the soil just outside the root ball. Stakes should be in line with the prevailing wind. Support the trunk with your hand as you move it up the trunk. When the tree is upright, that is where the ties will be attached.
