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The correct location is key to the survival and safety of your tree. Remember to keep it way from heat sources and sunny windows. Make sure you’ve selected a location with outlets nearby and don’t over load the outlets. After you have it in just the right spot, follow these simple steps to help your tree last longer.

1. Make sure you have it standing straight up in the stand. Any lean at all could lead to decoration disasters.
2. Keep the water full. The best way to keep your tree longer is to make sure it doesn’t dry out. Adding things to the water doesn’t help—just water is enough.
3. When selecting lights to put on your tree, LED lights are the way to go. They have the longest life along and produce the least of mount of excess heat.
4. Turn your Christmas tree lights off when you are not home.
5. As soon as the needles start to fall of your tree, take down the decorations and remove it from your home.

When you’re out on the farm it’s easy to be drawn to the biggest, fullest tree on the lot. But before trying to drag that 15 footer to your car, there are a few things to consider.

1. Check the freshness. Running your and over one of the branches to see if the needles fall off. If they do you know it’s not very fresh. Also, check for brown spots on the needles.
2. If you plan on putting a lot of ornaments and heavy decorations, look for a tree with nice strong branches. You don’t want your tree to look like it’s being weighed down by your decorations.
3. What color are you looking for? There is anything from silver-blue to a yellow-green.
4. Height and width are vital to making sure you can get your tree in your house and that you have the space to display it (we don’t want any Clark Grisworld situations).
5. Bringing your tree home. Most people tie their trees to the top of the car, which works great. But bring a blanket or tarp to place on top of your tree, this helps stop the wind from drying out the branches.

You’ve found the perfect tree. You’ve gotten it home. You’re so close to having the perfect Christmas tree experience; there are just a few more things to think about as far care of your tree.

Taking time to prepare your home and yourself for a Christmas tree can help make your Christmas season stress-free. So before you dash out to find that perfect tree take a little extra time to get ready. This planning will save you a lot of headaches.

Location: Not only is it vital to the flow of your house and the success of your decorations, but also is a key safety concern when bringing trees into your home. Consider the list of things below before selecting your location:

1. No heat sources
2. Away from bright sunny windows
3. Height of the ceilings
4. Height the stand will add to the tree
5. Outlet location

Decorations: What kind of decorations are you planning on using? If you have heavy ordainments and lots of lights you’ll want to look at trees with softer needles and sturdy branches. To learn about what tree types fit your needs see the article on About.com to help you decide which type is right for you.

Allergies: Since Christmas trees are usually cut in October; while they are stored they often collect dust, pollen and mold. However, it is rare that a tree would produce pollen at this point in the season.  Asthma and allergies can still flair up due to the extra mold and dust brought into the house. If you or family members have trouble with allergies there are a few steps you can take.

1. Wear a mask and gloves while decorating the tree. That way you don’t carry the dander or mold to the rest of the house.
2. Shake the tree out before bringing it in. Try to leave as much as the mold and dust outside as possible.
3. You can also try washing the tree off with water before bringing it inside. Be sure to let your tree dry completely before bringing it inside
4. Spraying your tree with a fungicide can also help. Be sure to select a non-toxic, odorless, mold-resistant spray. It’s key  to select the right kind, because these sprays can aggravate your allergies also. Again, let the spray dry completely before bringing the tree into your home.

Stands:

1. Make sure you have one and know where it is located.
2. Again, know how much height your stand will add to your tree and select a tree accordingly.
3. Know the maximum width of trunk your stand can hold.
4. Ensure it’s sturdiness (a bad stand can lead to tree-tipping–it’s never fun to clean up a tipped over Christmas tree).

Now that you’ve thought through all the important aspects of getting a tree, it’s time to head to the farm! To find the farm closest to you, check out our directory page where tree farms are listed by state.