Jennifer Brennan from Chalet Nursery joined ABC 7 Chicago Wednesday with some tips on how to pick the perfect tree.
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The secrets to purchasing a Christmas tree are deciding on four major features - type, scent, size and needle retention.
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There are many recommendations for Christmas tree care, but the best is to make a fresh cut at the end of the trunk, Brennan said. Most places that sell Christmas trees will make the cut for you.
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Place the cut in into warm water within one hour of the cut and keep the water from evaporating below the cut all season, while the tree is indoors.