Design & DIY

Don’t buy a pre-cut Christmas tree until you’ve seen this video

If fake Christmas trees aren’t your thing, but you’re not willing to strap on your snowshoes and hike into the woods for the holy grail of conifers, a pre-cut tree is the only game in town.

But don’t settle for that burlap-wrapped tree in the Wamart parking lot just yet! There’s plenty to know before you bring home the perfect pre-cut tree for your traditional country Christmas. To learn the ropes, we asked Mike Merry of Merry Farms in Lynden, Ontario, for some helpful tips.

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