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Pick the Perfect Tree: Local Arborist Offers Tips for Christmas Tree Selection
Alexandria company offers guidelines to help you choose the right tree for your home. Post your business news and information on Patch boards, just like The Care of Trees did.
Whether you like to chop it down yourself or prefer to let someone else do the hard work, it's time to make that annual trek to pick out a Christmas tree. An Alexandria area tree care company has some tips to make the process a merry one.
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In his board post, Mike Whetzel, district manager at The Care of Trees in the Alexandria area, says, "There's nothing quite like a live tree. It's the scent and spirit of the holiday.”
As a tree expert, he has one secret tip for finding the perfect tree this year: "Pick one that speaks to you," Whetzel says. “A good quality, healthy tree will last for weeks with proper care and maintenance.”
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