Tree lots will probably have Norman fir, Noble fir or Fraser fir. Any or these will make great trees for decorating. When shopping from pre-cut trees, you’ll want to find the freshest tree you can.

For those who like to cut down a fresh Christmas tree around Thanksgiving, you're in luck. Christmas tree farms around central Iowa are starting to open. Many will open on Black Friday ...

SALT LAKE CITY — Cutting down a Christmas tree for holiday decoration is something some people have only seen in movies. Believe it or not, cutting down your own Christmas tree is an annual holiday ...

Bob’s Trees has pre-cut, cut-your-own trees, a gift shop, a snack bar and visits from Santa. The tree farm is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily but starting Dec. 1, the farm will be open from 8 a ...

Buy a fresh tree. Evergreen trees begin to dry out as soon as they are cut at the tree farm. A dried-out tree can be a fire hazard, especially since it will be covered with electric lights.

“They get to pick the tree. We usually help them cut it,” she said. “There's a lot to do up here, so they can make a day out of it.” Down the road, Wendy Neu runs Frosty Fir Christmas Tree ...

The use of a map or GPS to make sure you are cutting a tree in an area where it is allowed is also recommended. BLM also issued reminder to attach a haul tag to your tree when you take it from BLM ...