How to Pick the Perfect Christmas Tree

Here’s good advice on buying a real Christmas tree

  1. Choose a healthy, green tree with few brown needles. …

  2. Trim the trunk (and then trim it again). …

  3. Place it away from heat sources, like fireplaces, radiators, and air ducts. …

  4. Keep the water level above the base of the trunk. …

  5. Take your tree down before it dries out.