December Week 2 Garden Photos

Frasier firs are grown in North Carolina as they need cooler temperatures to grow.
Barbara H. Smith, ©2019 HGIC, Clemson Extension

South Carolina Christmas tree farms offer a wide selection of pine and cypress Christmas trees.
Barbara H. Smith, ©2019 HGIC, Clemson Extension

Leyland cypress and Carolina Sapphire cypress are some of the Christmas tree selections are grown in South Carolina.
Barbara H. Smith, ©2019 HGIC, Clemson Extension

Precut trees are available at many locations.
Barbara H. Smith, ©2019 HGIC, Clemson Extension

Always check a precut tree's needles for freshness. Rub your hand down a branch. If the needles come off easily, then the tree is too dry.
Barbara H. Smith, ©2019 HGIC, Clemson Extension

Make sure you choose the correct size for your space. Tree farms also have poles where you can measure the height of the tree.
Barbara H. Smith, ©2019 HGIC, Clemson Extension

Selecting the Tree!
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Cutting down the tree. Staff at a tree farm can cut down the tree for you. Many farms have the option for you and your famiy to cut down the tree with a hand saw.
Barbara H. Smith, ©2019 HGIC, Clemson Extension

After cutting, the tree selections are delivered to the tree bailer
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The tree is placed trunk first into the tree bailer. This allows for easier transport of the tree.
Barbara H. Smith, ©2019 HGIC, Clemson Extension

As it mover through the bailer, the tree is wrapped with bailing string.
Barbara H. Smith, ©2019 HGIC, Clemson Extension

The bailer will automatically wrap the tree with string from the trunk to the top of the tree.
Barbara H. Smith, ©2019 HGIC, Clemson Extension

Bailed trees waiting to be loaded. Each tree has a tagged number for easy customer identification.
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When traveling long distances home, you may opt to have your bailed tree wrapped in burlap to prevent it from drying out.
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Ready for the trip home.
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A beautiful Christmas tree decorated for the holiday season.
Barbara H. Smith, ©2019 HGIC, Clemson Extension