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Christmas trees can stay fresh for weeks – a well-timed cut and consistent watering are key

  • Written by Curtis VanderSchaaf, Assistant Professor of Forestry, Mississippi State University
imageSome tips can help your tree look as good as it did on the lot for longer.The Good Brigade/DigitalVision via Getty Images

Every year somewhere between 25 million and 30 million Christmas trees are sold in the United States. If you’re one of the people who decorate for the holiday with a freshly cut Christmas tree, you might be wondering how...

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