‘Tis the season to deck the halls and and trim the tree. There are approximately 25-30 million Real Christmas Trees sold in the U.S. every year. How do you know of you are getting one that will last through the season without shedding and turning brown? Cardinal Tree Farms is set up at Bowman Place in Mt Pleasant. These Christmas Tree farmers from North Carolina offer tips from how to pick the perfect Christmas tree to how to keep it fresh all season long.
How to Pick the Perfect Tree
Give it a shake- If too many needles are falling off, this means that the tree is not going to last. Also, remember a tree on the lot has been bailed and will fall out over time, meaning the branches will drop.
Take a look- If you see any brown, experts say to move on because it indicates the tree is not in the best condition.
Measure– Always know how tall your ceilings are before picking the perfect tree. Cardinal Tree Farms, a family owned company out of North Carolina, is set up in Bowman Place in Mt Pleasant. They suggest always giving the tree stump a fresh cut before bailing and loading it up for customers, so give or take a few inches when choosing your tree.
How to Keep it Fresh
Cut the Stump- Always have a fresh cut before loading your tree up. If not putting in a stand right away, keep in water or recut. If not, sap will form and prevent the tree from absorbing water.
Just add water- Experts say to skip the solutions and just add water to keep the tree alive. At the beginning, it will need to be watered daily and should soak all of the water up. After this, water as needed.
Enjoy- Fresh trees should last the entire season. We picked a a very round, full tree this year. It’s an easy way to support a small business and bring the magic of the holidays into your home.
These Christmas tree tips will help you trim your tree while it’s fragrance fills the house all season long. Cardinal Farms at Bowman Place sells live trees tax free, loads them free of charge and can deliver if needed. They also have tree stands, fresh wreaths and garlands available for purchase. hey are located at 1118 Bowman Rd, Mt Pleasant, SC.
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