Christmas tree tips I wish I knew sooner

How to choose the right species; best tree stand; prevent needle drop; what to put in the water (sugar, bleach, etc); lighting techniques; decorating ideas; and how to dispose + recycle your fresh Christmas tree (it's biodegradable!) at the end of the season.

I spent the entire year filming the life cycle of a Christmas tree — and discovered how Christmas trees are planted, harvested, and recycled:    • CHRISTMAS TREE | How Does it Grow?  

This episode is made possible by The Christmas Tree Promotion Board: https://itschristmaskeepitreal.com/
Big thanks also to Wolff's Apple House and Holland Mulch.

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Ultimate Christmas Tree Guide:
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0:00 - Intro
0:43 - 3 things to know before you shop
1:52 - How to choose your tree
3:26 - The freshness test
4:24 - What to ask for when you buy your tree
4:56 - How to set up a tree without killing your partner
6:17 - How to water your tree
7:26 - Busting Christmas tree myths
8:31 - Lighting
10:19 - Decorating
11:26 - Is buying a tree harmful for the planet?
12:28 - How you can recycle your tree
13:13 - Discover how Christmas trees get from the field to your home

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