SPOKANE, Wash. — Are you hoping to get a real Christmas tree this year and smell fresh pine in your home? Well, here are some tips to keep in mind while searching for a tree.
If you are looking to cut down your very own Christmas tree, you will need a permit in both the state of Washington and in Idaho. It is $5 in Idaho and for most forests in Washington.
For more information about Christmas tree permits go to the recreation website to find a national forest near you.
According to Business Insider, there are three things that will make your Christmas tree last a long time.
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Now, if you are wanting to see if your tree is fresh, gently run your hand over a branch and if the needles don’t fall off its fresh!
Experts say that you should saw about an inch from the bottom of the trunk before you put it in the stand. This is going to allow your tree to soak up water that it needs to stay fresh.
For more tips on how to keep your Christmas tree fresh through the holiday season, go to this website.
