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“If you don’t get rain during the winter, you don’t get a really good growing season”, said Debbie Livingstone, the owner of Summit Christmas Tree Farm, a cut-your-own farm in Los Gatos.

“Now, this is, of course, the most wonderful time of the year”.

Church Christmas Tree Farm in Royal Oaks has been selling trees since the 1950s. “We do it because we like to even though it’s hard work”. “The noble fir is what I call the Cadillac of the Christmas trees”.

Despite the shrinking interest, Carmichael is confident he’ll sell through his stock by the end of the season, thanks in part to the quality of trees he ships in from Oregon. $55.00_Premium Fraser Fir 7-8 ft. Selecting a tree from a local tree farm also supports local jobs and reduces emissions from transporting trees cross country. Locally grown trees are fresher than those harvested for larger businesses, which are often cut in September.

Many people are under the impression that Christmas trees can cause fires.

But, avoid whittling away the outer layers of the wood to make the base fit the stand. The outer layers are the most efficient in taking up water!

Feel the needles – they should be flexible, not dry and brittle. The average price paid last year by those who responded to a poll taken by the National Christmas Tree Association was $39.50, up about $4 year-over-year but still less than trees fetched in the same poll in 2009 and 2012. She’s looking for a special tree that doesn’t have to be flawless, just unique.

In the long term, he plans to continue bringing in more drought-resistant trees like cypress, pine and cedar.

You can saw off some of the tree’s branches and cover garden beds with them to protect plants, or turn them into mulch with a chipper or shredder. Wrapping the tree with a tarp or a blanket keeps it from getting dried out and protects it from other damage. Check the water level daily; trees will be very thirsty the first few days inside a heated home. “After tossing in a star garland, a tree skirt around the bucket and an angel on top, my little Christmas tree looked pretty good”.

But Christmas trees don’t just pop out of the ground, ready for tinsel, lights and decorations.

Will “Flip the Switch” and the Tree will Light Up!

Avoid overloading electrical circuits or creating octopus connections and make sure there’s an operational smoke detector installed nearby. After planting, the trees need to be sprayed frequently and mowed every week in warmer months. You can ride horses, feed farm animals, take a hayride around the stunning property, and sip hot cocoa once your tree is successfully strapped to the roof of your vehicle.

Cut the bottom of the tree and save the stump for next year.

Always keep the stand full of water mixture.