Whether your preference is real, artificial, large or small, we've found the best Christmas tree stands to put it in. Best of all, we have a pick for every budget.

‘To cover unsightly stands, I suggest using a tree skirt or collar. These come in a variety of different sizes and styles, ready to suit any festive home,’ Jennifer at Balsam Hill says.

Last year, I bought myself an early Christmas present and immediately put it under the tree—literally under the tree. The object of my seasonal self-indulgence was a Krinner Tree Genie, a German ...