When to put up a real Christmas tree - according to an expert
Experts advise that purchasing a real Christmas tree too early can lead to premature needle loss and sagging by the holiday. While retailers are pushing early sales, horticulturalists suggest waiting until mid-December for the best results.
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This provides practical consumer advice regarding seasonal shopping and home maintenance during the holiday period.
Image source, Getty Images By Jake Lapham and Tom McArthur Published 4 minutes ago The appropriate time to put up your Christmas tree is a question almost as divisive as whether Yorkshire pudding has a place on the Christmas dinner plate. Some might feel the best time is just after Bonfire Night, others may think Christmas Eve is more apt, and most will probably plump for somewhere in between.
Tesco started selling Christmas trees at half-price this week and said more than 90% of its trees had sold out by the end of November last year.
Lidl and some other retailers are also launching their ranges next week, while others including Dobbies Garden Centres are waiting until the last week of November.
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