Comments on: 6 Reasons to Buy a Real vs. Artificial Christmas Tree

By: Dee

Dee — Wed, 22 Nov 2023 21:00:48 +0000

I have to agree with another poster, the prices of the fresh trees have pushed me in to purchasing an artificial tree. I miss the real thing so much, the excitement of the search, the joy when you find ‘just the right one’ and that glorious scent in the home. I simply can’t afford the prices anymore ☹️

By: John E. Calandrelle

John E. Calandrelle — Mon, 12 Dec 2022 14:42:15 +0000

I’m a lawn and tree care professional myself and I have to agree that real is better than artificial trees!!
You can get a very nice ball and burlap tree ? for a reasonable price. Then you can plant the tree ? in your yard and enjoy it for years to come and you can put lights on it at Christmas time for an outdoor decoration.
Also planting trees ? and flowers ? will increase the value of your property by 15-20%. Happy Holidays to you all at the Middletown location.
John E. Calandrelle

By: Andreas

Andreas — Thu, 06 Dec 2018 15:58:02 +0000

Interesting article, Mike! I have had an artificial tree for 4 years now. While I miss the smell of a real tree and the whole family tradition of bringing the tree home, I cannot justify keeping a real tree for (1) price reasons – I paid once and I can re-use the tree for a long time, (2) ethical reasons – cutting a living tree just so that I can enjoy it for a few weeks, and (3) dealing with the falling needles.

By: Paula Sampsell

Paula Sampsell — Thu, 29 Nov 2018 17:27:38 +0000

In our early days, my husband was excited about picking out a live tree. When we had young children, we trekked to a tree farm and cut down a tree. Having aged a bit, we now purchase a live tree from Meadows Farms (or other local nursery…I am very picky ). My husband has been pushing for an artificial tree for a decade but NEVER IN MY HOUSE!!!!!! Thank you for these wonderful facts! I will surely share them :)

By: Betty Dobbie

Betty Dobbie — Thu, 29 Nov 2018 17:26:04 +0000

Thank you for this interesting, informative article. When I was a kid (back in the 50’s) we used to get a Balsam Fir tree, but I never see them in Christmas Tree markets any more. Do you stock that kind of Christmas tree? Thanks – Betty