The centerpiece of holiday decorations is, of course, the Christmas tree. To ensure that you find that perfect farm fresh tree this season, our New Hampshire-Vermont Christmas tree growers offer these tips:
* Determine how tall and how wide you want your Christmas tree to be before you visit your favorite New Hampshire-Vermont Christmas tree farm. It’s often hard to picture the room you’ll place your Christmas tree when you’re in a field surrounded by beautiful firs.
* Once you’re at the farm – either in the field or at the retail lot – make sure you measure your selected tree to ensure it is the size you want. (This may sound simple, but many a tree trimmer has had to lop off a chunk of tree top to make a Christmas tree fit in the living room!)
* New Hampshire-Vermont Christmas tree farmers grow a variety of tree types, from the most common Balsam and Fraser firs to the more unusual Korean and Canaan firs and other species. Different types of trees have different qualities, so check with the staff at the Christmas tree farm, or visit the National Christmas Tree Association website http://www.christmastree.org/types.cfm before you go, to find out which tree type is best for you.
* To check the freshness of a tree from a retail lot, run a branch through your enclosed hand – the needles should not come off easily. Bend the outer branches – they should be pliable. If they are brittle and snap easily, the tree is too dry.
* Involve the whole family in selecting your tree. Many of our farms offer festive activities, so choosing a Christmas tree can become a fun-filled family activity!
For more tips on selecting the Christmas tree that will be right for you, check out these guidelines from the National Christmas Tree Association.
Happy Holidays!
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