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Many of us enjoy having a live tree versus an artificial one for the holidays. But we also like the least amount of work. Madison tells us what we should be looking for when picking our Christmas tree.

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Audra Lowe: A lot of us enjoy having a live tree versus an artificial one for the holidays but we also like the list the man to work too. Better Homes and Garden expert Madison’s tells us what we should be looking for when we’re picking out that Christmas tree. Madison Mayberry: Alive Christmas tree is a classic holiday tradition, who doesn’t love that fresh pine scent. We are here to Christmas tree farm to pick the perfect tree. Come on. Going to a tree farm that changes your life tree is a great tradition for you and your family. Either at the tree farm or a tree lot you will find several types of lives trees. So how do you know what’s right for you? There are two main types of Christmas trees, first pines. Let’s take a closer look at the varieties. The branches are first are area in stronger which is ideal if you have a lot of large ornaments to display. First have short flat needles with blunt end, favorite thin needles as well but they’re usually marks better. You will find several varieties of the firs depending on your area including Fraser, Balsam and Douglas, Pine trees such as White Pine and Scotch pine have branches that grow closer together for a denser look. The ideal for layering on the lights, pine branches are more flexible and have long, soft needles. Depending on where you leave other pick use of Christmas trees maybe available. Look for Spruce and Cedar; contact the National Christmas Tree Association for information on trees in your area. When selecting a tree make sure that the trunk is straight, straight trunk fit better in the stand and also have better balance. It’s also important that they were selecting a tree from the left and make sure that the tree is not too dry. This one is perfect, many tree farms will put your tree on a shaker to remove dry needles and prevent them from cooling out in your car at home. After you select your tree have it wrap in a net or twine for easier transport. You will also need to cut about an inch from the trunk to the turning side. This way the trunk will be able to going more water and it will last longer once slice put it in water right away. At this point you may also want to pin out some branches that you have more space to show of ornaments and place gift before the tree. Save any branches you remove for decorating later, let’s go inside to set up I can’t wait to see how it’s look. Getting a tree in the stand can be a challenge but thanks to some newer design the job is easier than ever before. Live trees are quite a little making we got in. Be sure that always keep the base of your trees to merge, if the water level gets too low a reason will form over the cut and your tree will sub absorbing water. Just to be sure the tips of water level and stand every other day.