Whether you’re planning on a traditional red-and-green Christmas, or a more modern theme, there’s one thing that almost all of us will end up buying – a Christmas tree. Whatever your festive style, there are a few things that you ought to consider if you want your tree to go the distance.
Choosing a good shape
Never buy a tree that has already been packed into netting – there is no way of knowing what shape it will be when you unpack it at home and you might end up with an hourglass rather than a nice plump pear shape.
A nice fresh Christmas Tree
It’s easy to check the freshness of a tree by running your fingers along the bottom branches. If the branch is flexible (not dried-out) and the needles stay on the branch, then the tree is healthy and fresh.
Spruce Fir or pine
Your choice of Christmas tree will probably be between a spruce, fir or pine tree. The main difference is the needles. A fir or pine will only shed a small amount of needles when they dry out, whereas a spruce will lose almost all its needles.
This doesn’t necessarily have to be a problem though – if you keep your tree well-watered throughout the season, it will drop minimum needles. You might like to buy a tree that still has its roots so that you can plant it in the garden after Christmas. Bear in mind that these don’t always survive though, so don’t make roots the number one priority.
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