Choosing a Christmas Tree 2

OK, you are ready for Christmas, but now you need a tree. How are you supposed to pick out a good one? Here are a few helpful hints to help you find the perfect tree.

First, pick the location where you want to place the tree. This will help you pick the right one. If you are going to place it in a corner or against a wall, it does not need to be perfect on every side. If it is going in the center of the room you will want to make sure you check the whole tree thoroughly for any bad spots.

Second, before you leave the house, measure the height of the ceiling in the room where you want to place the tree and the width of the area. It can be very deceptive when you are out looking at tree’s. What does not seem like a very big tree when you are outside, will be a monster when you get it in the house.

Make sure that you measure the tree before you buy it both in height and width to make sure that it will fit. You can allow for about a 6” difference by the time that you trim the bottom and top for placing in a tree stand and setting up for your tree topper.

Don't forget that when you get it home it is OK to trim it a bit to make it look it's best in the location that you choose. Just don't forget to put the trimmings into a trash bag or on newspaper so that any extra sap doesn't leak into carpeting or furnature.

You can use the trimmings for decorations around the house, or if you have enough you can make a wreath.