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What To Look For When Christmas Tree Shopping
from: Karlie BestlerChristmas tree shopping can be either one of the most or least enjoyable parts of Christmas for you, depending on how you handle it. Here are some tips to help you have the best Christmas tree shopping experience possible.
To begin with, go early. The earlier you go, the more selection that you have, as well as more time that you will have to use towards other Christmas activities.
You can also opt to go Christmas tree shopping online. Over 300,000 people this year will go the route of a mail order Christmas tree whether they purchase online or through a catalog.
If you do decide to go Christmas tree shopping in person, before you make it out to the the Christmas tree shops lot, you need to designate a space for your tree. Make this space as far away from air ducts and heat sources as possible. Take the measurements of the spot that you have selected, as having a tree that is too large can be very frustrating. To measure, subtract a foot from the ceiling to allow room for the stand for vertical length, and allow for "breathing room" for the furniture when you measure horizontally.
You might want to research types of trees before you go Christmas tree shopping, so that you know what tree will best fit your needs. When you do go live Christmas tree shopping (with measuring tape in tow), look for freshness. If you are cutting the tree yourself, then obviously, you know how fresh it is. Ask the retailer how long it has been since the tree has been cut. You can also look for the freshest tree yourself by selecting the greenest tree possible and with the fewest brown needles.
During live Christmas tree shopping, you can test a tree by picking it up and dropping it. If green needles fall off, then your tree may have been cut for some time, and is now excessively dry. It is natural for some of the brown needles to fall off, but the green ones should stay on.
Check out the bottom of the live Christmas tree, and make sure that the first eight inches are relatively straight. This is very important. Make sure that any limbs attached to this part will not affect the tree's shape. Make sure that your live Christmas tree doesn't look wilted or off-color.
When you find a live Christmas tree, pick it up and shake it to see the branches natural formation. Make sure that they are fairly balanced, that the tree isn't flat on either side, and that there are room for your ornaments. Inspect your tree to ensure that it is rid of egg mass and insects before bringing it inside.
Live Christmas tree shopping can be a very fun experience when one knows what to look for. You want the best tree you can find so you can enjoy your tree decorated Christmas.
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