Christmas trees

Christmas is the most loved time the entire year, and most people start shopping, planning and counting down months before it even arrives.  Christmas! Everyone seems to get along, and everything feels right.  Many people have a tradition of going and cutting down their very own real tree to put in their homes and decorate.  The most popular types that are bought for home decoration are white pines, scotch pines, balsam firs and Douglas firs. A few things to remember is these so they will last you all season long.  When you are buying your tree, you want to make sure you either go out and cut your own or visit a tree farm with a good reputation.

When you visit the nursery or area where you will be cutting, check the area for needles on the ground.  If there are many of these, it may signal that the trees are not healthy, and you should take your shopping elsewhere.  There is a simple way to see how fresh a tree may be.  Take your hand a lightly grab a branch and pull towards yourself.  When you do this, the needles should not falloff.  When you get your beauty home, you want to take care of it.  Most recommend cutting a few inches off the bottom before you put it in water as it absorbs water better and will last longer. They need lots of water.  When a tree is first cut, they can take in a gallon of water in a single day.  You should never let the water level get too low, so check on this daily.  Also remember that the temperature in your home will affect how well the tree does.  They love cooler temperatures so the lower you can go, the better for the tree. Christmas is special for most families, so make sure to get the best tree you possibly can.