5 Tips for Harvesting and Keeping a Live Christmas Tree

By: Natalina Sents

Celebrating the holidays with a live Christmas tree is one way to support local farmers and make memories with your family this time of year.

Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig says, “Taking your family to a tree farm to select the perfect centerpiece for your holiday celebration is a great way to start a new tradition, or continue an old one, and it gives you the chance to connect with an Iowa farmer while supporting the local economy.”

Here are five tips from the Iowa Department of Agriculture and the Iowa Christmas Tree Association (ICTA) for selecting and caring for a live Christmas tree at home:

1: Measure the height and width of the space you want the tree to fit before you leave home.