Best Christmas Tree Stands 2012 Apartment Therapy's Annual Guide

A live Christmas tree has all sorts of charm — picking it out can become a holiday tradition, it fills your home with the sweet scent of pine and, when you're all done, you can mulch it down to spread in your yard. If you're going to get a live tree, you're going to need a stand. Tree stands have come a long way since the wobbly old stands of yesterday – these are our top favorites for 2012.

1. Swivel Straight Real Christmas Tree Stand $59.99
2. Born in Sweden Christmas Tree Stand from Horne $194.95
3. World's Easiest Tree Stand from Orvis $129
4. Green Cast Iron Tree Stand from Overstock $47.99
5. 10" Christmas Tree Stand from Bowling Enterprises $180
6. The Christmas Tree Company Lifetime Tree Stand from Home Depot $99.95
7. Ez H2O Christmas Tree Stand from Target $24.99
8. Omega Tree Stand
9. Standtastic from Safe Christmas $65

CHRISTMAS TREE TIPS ON APARTMENT THERAPY
• Tips for Prolonging the Life of a Fresh Cut Christmas Tree
• Placing Your Christmas Tree: 5 Things to Consider
• Living Christmas Trees: The Best For the West
• Hot Tip: Deter Cats From Your Christmas Tree With Citrus

BEST CHRISTMAS TREE STAND POSTS FROM AROUND THE WEB
• Top 4 Christmas Tree Stands from About.com
• The Best Christmas Tree Stands for 2012 from Squidoo
• The Best Christmas Tree Stand Ever from Style Lush
• Best Christmas Tree Stands for 2011 from Homedit

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via apartmenttherapy.com