Picking the Best Christmas Tree

Looking for the perfect Christmas tree? Penn State Extension’s Tom Butzler gives tips for how to pick the right tree for the holiday season. Learn what to look for on the Christmas tree farm (and what to avoid), how to keep your tree hydrated at home and some ideas for recycling it after the holidays.

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