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in water within one hour of cutting it. After that, you'll need to water it daily to prevent it from drying out. Placing the tree in a well-ventilated area away from heaters, vents, direct light, and fireplaces, and turning your string lights off when you aren't around, will keep it hydrated and healthy, too. What are the proper ways to dispose of a live tree after the holidays? Many neighborhoods have local tree curbside pickup or drop-off disposal, recycling, and composting programs. A quick Internet search can tell you where to go and what to do. You can chip your tree into mulch and use it for your garden, or simply leave it out in your yard or a nature landscape to provide a winter shelter for birds until all the needles fall off. Trimmings and cuttings can be used to make wreaths and potpourri, decorate mantles, doorways, and tablescapes, or even in flower or planter arrangements. What are the benefits of choosing a live Christmas tree over an artificial one? There's something magical about having a live tree for the holidays. Not only are they traditional and nostalgic, but they also have a fantastic fresh scent, and can help clean, purify, and deodorize the air in your home. Plus, it's great to support small tree farms, and there's no need for year-round storage. What's your favorite part of selling Christmas trees? I enjoy seeing families come to visit us year after year and pick out trees together. We've built relationships with long-time customers, and watching the kids grow up over the years is fun. And it's nice to be constantly surrounded by the trees' delicious smell and ambiance—my Christmas cheer is through the roof! 5 CHRISTMAS TREES 6 7 COMING HOME MAGAZINE 11