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By TOMMY WILLIAMS
Extension Agent, Agriculture
(1) Buy your tree as early as possible to obtain best selection.
(2) Don’t go for the biggest tree. All trees will likely have the samesized ball of earth. The smaller tree therefore has a proportionately larger ball of earth.
(3) Store in cool shady area until brought into the house.
(4) Trees are heavy. A 6 foot tree with a 20 inch ball of earth can weigh up to 200 pounds. This weight requires two people to handle the load; indoors, movement can be accomplished by sliding the tree on a throw rug.
(5) A tree stand is not required, The bottom of the ball is usually flat and you can wedge magazines or a board under the side of the ball to level the tree. The tree can be set on the floor or in a decorative container.
(6) A large trash bag around the ball allows the tree to be watered without contact to carpet or floor.
(7) Avoid placing the tree next to a heat source. The cooler the area, the better for the tree. Also, the shorter the period of time in the house, the better (7 to 10 days is acceptable if the area is not excessively hot).
(8) Check the tree’s need for water by sticking a finger through a
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