It’s
two weeks before Christmas and you’re running around frantically. The gifts are unwrapped, the food is unprepared
and your Santa hat is nowhere to be found.
Stop. Take a deep breathe and relax,
we’re here to help. Though we won’t be
able to cook your holiday dinner, (we can make a mean roast, by the way) we
will be able to help you with one of your dilemmas: finding the perfect
Christmas tree.
Finding
the perfect tree starts with one simple rule: look for the green! According to Elwood Christmas
Tree Farm owner Lee Itzler, the best way to test the health of an evergreen is
to grab a branch of your Christmas tree-to-be and lightly scratch the stem.
"If you see green, the tree will keep its needles longer."
Trees between 6 and 8 feet
are always in high demand, taking between 8 and 10 years to grow 6 feet
tall. Once you pick out your tree, it’s
best to put it inside of your car as opposed to on top. Why? Itzer says: "Strapped on the roof,
the trees get really beat up, wind burned, and desiccated. If you're a local
delivery it really doesn't make a difference, but if you're going on the
highway, then it should go in the car."
If you do have to put it on the roof, put the trunk facing into the
wind.
Once your tree is home safe
and sound, it’s time to get a good stand with heavy water retention. The tree will soak up a lot of water over the
course of the next couple days, so make sure to keep the stand full. Viola! Your tree skills have improved this
year!
How do you retain your tree
over the holiday season? Let us know
below!
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