Christmas Trees In Bowie: Where To Buy In 2017

BOWIE, MD -- Thanksgiving is over and we've just entered the month of December. That means it's time to pick out that perfect pine tree to fill your home with that wonderful smell that just screams Christmastime. We've provided the following handy guide on how to pick out the perfect tree, where in the area to find a lot to buy one, and how to maintain it once you've put it up in your house.

Where can I find a Christmas tree in the Bowie area?

Here are the nearest lots to our area:

North Star Christmas Tree
11120 Cherry Hill Rd
Adelphi, MD 20783
Phone number (301) 933-4833

Collins Produce & Plants
5800 Woodcliff Rd
Bowie, MD 20720
Phone number (240) 548-3084

Patuxent Nursery
2410 Crain Hwy
Bowie, MD 20716
Phone number (301) 218-4769

How do I pick out the right tree?

First, you need to know how tall of a tree you can get. Measure the distance between the floor and the ceiling in the space where you want to put it, and keep in mind you'll need to leave at least a foot of space or so for any topper you want to put on the tree.

You also should measure the area where you want to put it to see how wide of a tree you can get. You don't want to bring it home and find that its branches are mashed up against the wall, after all.

When you're at the lot, test the following four things, according to This Old House:

• Branches - the needles should not shed easily
• Needles - they should have a nice scent
• The tree - drop it a few inches, and avoid buying it if exterior needles fall off (interior needles falling off is fine)
• The trunk - make sure it will fit in your stand

What kind of tips do I need to know to keep the tree in tip-top shape?

Once you get the tree home, there's a few things you should do first to make sure your tree has a happy home for a month. If you can, saw a couple inches off the bottom of the trunk to enable it to absorb water easier. And you're going to water it a lot, as a freshly-cut tree can consume a gallon of water in just 24 hours. Check the water level in the base every single day.

Make sure the tree is away from heating ducts or heat sources, which is bad for the tree and could even create a fire hazard.

Spread some sort of disposable plastic or at least a blanket on the ground to catch the falling needles, or you're going to have a cleaning nightmare on your hand.

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