Real Christmas Trees

Suzanne Posted: Nov 29, 2002 09:57 PM

Real Christmas Trees

I would love to get a real christmas tree this year. My problem is i love to put the tree up this weekend...How soon could i get a real tree with out it dying before christmas...

Sonicstef Posted: Nov 29, 2002 11:02 PM

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As long as you keep it watered and buy a good tree to start out with, you can keep it for over a month without problems.

This weekend is a big tree buying one so you are not alone. Im getting my tree next week.

Suzanne Posted: Nov 30, 2002 12:49 AM

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Thanks Stef!!!! everyone keeps saying not to buy it..but after your post well be getting our tree this weekend!!! thanks again!!

JennRenee Posted: Nov 30, 2002 09:13 AM

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We get a real tree every year, and usually buy it early, and have never had one die. Make sure you water it religiously, otherwise it WILL die. A tree buying hint ~ if you bend a small branch and it springs back, it's well hydrated and will probably last. If you bend it and it snaps, it's probably not the best tree to get. I just love the smell of a real tree. Enjoy!

debbus Posted: Nov 30, 2002 10:21 AM

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Go for it!!
I got my tree yesterday. I just love the smell!

Suzanne Posted: Nov 30, 2002 01:16 PM

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Thanks ladies!!! i am going to talk FH into doing it tonight!!!!!!!

kelswiss Posted: Nov 30, 2002 09:47 PM

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We got ours last weekend in NH and put it up tonight it smells so good!! Ours usually lasts till January.

Teri Posted: Nov 30, 2002 11:37 PM

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We always get ours early, but it's pretty dried out by New Year's. I once read somewhere that you should put some sugar in with the water as soon as you bring the tree home, but the one year I tried it the tree dried out even earlier!

Also, just make sure they cut off a little of the bottom once you pick yours out :)

endlessluv429 Posted: Dec 01, 2002 09:13 AM

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Not to intrude on the NEWLYWEDS board, but we had a similar post to this on the brides board--we used to get our tree from a farm and cut it and down and those last forever if you take care of it, but recently we have gotten our trees from HOME DEPOT and they lasted pretty long as well---GOOD LUCKY!! REAL TREES RULE!!

Suzanne Posted: Dec 01, 2002 09:39 AM

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Thank you ladies!!! DH didnt want to go last night,, and of course this morning woke up sick,..so we cant get it today...so HOPEFULLY by this week we wll have a tree!!!! i cant wait.. i love the smel!!!

Diane Posted: Dec 01, 2002 02:02 PM

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Make sure when you are ready to put the tree up, cut a small piece off the bottom of the tree, so it is fresh, and when you water it, it will soak it up. Make sure you water it evryday, it drinks a lot of water.

bodengallo Posted: Dec 02, 2002 09:39 AM

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We went and cut down our tree the friday after Thanksgiving and it smells wonderful Dont worry about it dying before Christmas, we cut one down last year and it lasted until January, (we took it down but it was still in good shape). Keep in mind if you buy one off of a lot, it has probably been cut for weeks prior to you purchasing it. We go to the same place every year, it is out near Riverhead. Turn left off the LIE towards Calverton and make your first right. If you pass the carving board restaraunt you went too far. The place is called Lewin Farms and the tree are only $30. There are hundreds of trees to choose from, they have saws and a tractor to help you carry it if it is too far away. Merry Christmas.