Enjoy a beautiful tree all season long with these pre-picking tips.
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There are few things better thandecorating your Christmas treeonce the holiday season comes back around.
But first, you must decide if you’re going with a live tree orartificial one.
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These sources can dry up your tree while also increasing it’s flammable risk.
Ideally, you should have six to twelve inches of space remaining.
Fragrance can also help determine how healthy a tree is.
If the tree you’re inspecting has a strong scent, odds are it’s healthy.
It’s also highly recommended that you step back a few feet and observe the tree’s shape.
