Here's how to find the perfect tree and how to keep it healthy throughout the Christmas season.
Christmas trees come in different species. The main differences are color and density. You probably won't go wrong if you"go green" and find the darkest green tree possible.
The first step is the"quick glance." You have someone stand the tree up and give it a few gentle taps of trunk-stump-to-ground. If a few needles fall to the ground, that's fine. If an avalanche of needles falls, find another tree. It has dried out too much already . Now take a step back and have the person holding the tree give it a very slow twirl. We you are looking for is symmetry and a reasonably straight trunk .
If after all this, the tree is still the one you want, then ask the seller to remove about a half-inch from the bottom of the stump before he or she sells it to you. This fresh-cut will allow your tree to soak up more water once you get it in your tree stand. The stand should hold at least a gallon of water, be ready to fill that up a few times over the first few days. This is a very important step if you want to keep your tree from drying out to early.
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