UK shoppers are bracing for battle as Christmas tree shopping starts. The usually tranquil high street is transforming into a mad scramble, with retailers competing fiercely to snag customers' cash.
If you're looking for a real tree, don't expect to get a great deal if you go in late. Prices will be significantly higher than those of early risers who dash into stores before they sell out. Meanwhile, supermarkets are offering discounted prices on their top-selling Christmas trees – including the Nordmann fir, which starts at £15.
To get the best price, consider visiting smaller stores or online retailers instead of big supermarkets like Tesco or Asda. Aldi and Lidl have also hiked up their game with low-priced real trees. Some garden centres are offering pre-order discounts if you buy in advance too.
Tree connoisseurs know that Nordmann firs are the superior choice due to their slower needle drop, while Fraser firs offer a delightful citrus scent. The best way to tell if a tree is any good? The 'bend test', where the needles should be bright green and stay firmly attached to the branch.
If budget is your concern, supermarkets are offering discounts on real trees this season – but only for a limited time. Meanwhile, gardening fans with green thumbs might want to snap up a potted tree to plant in their own garden come springtime.
The key to making the most of your new Christmas tree is preparation before you take it home. Measure the space where it will stand and consider the size of the stand and any ornaments you have planned. Make sure to cut off the sap plug at the bottom – this helps the tree absorb water more efficiently.
If you plan on keeping your tree all year round, invest in a good quality stand with its own built-in water well. The right care will ensure that your Christmas tree stays healthy throughout the festive season – even until New Year's Eve.
If you're looking for a real tree, don't expect to get a great deal if you go in late. Prices will be significantly higher than those of early risers who dash into stores before they sell out. Meanwhile, supermarkets are offering discounted prices on their top-selling Christmas trees – including the Nordmann fir, which starts at £15.
To get the best price, consider visiting smaller stores or online retailers instead of big supermarkets like Tesco or Asda. Aldi and Lidl have also hiked up their game with low-priced real trees. Some garden centres are offering pre-order discounts if you buy in advance too.
Tree connoisseurs know that Nordmann firs are the superior choice due to their slower needle drop, while Fraser firs offer a delightful citrus scent. The best way to tell if a tree is any good? The 'bend test', where the needles should be bright green and stay firmly attached to the branch.
If budget is your concern, supermarkets are offering discounts on real trees this season – but only for a limited time. Meanwhile, gardening fans with green thumbs might want to snap up a potted tree to plant in their own garden come springtime.
The key to making the most of your new Christmas tree is preparation before you take it home. Measure the space where it will stand and consider the size of the stand and any ornaments you have planned. Make sure to cut off the sap plug at the bottom – this helps the tree absorb water more efficiently.
If you plan on keeping your tree all year round, invest in a good quality stand with its own built-in water well. The right care will ensure that your Christmas tree stays healthy throughout the festive season – even until New Year's Eve.
! Retailers are going all out this year, and I love it 
. If you want to snag a great deal on a real tree, get ready to dash into stores ASAP 
. Those latecomers are gonna be paying full price for their Nordmann fir 
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. They're offering some amazing deals, especially Aldi and Lidi - who knew they'd become Christmas tree kings? 
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. The X represents the "bend test" where the needles should be bright green and stay firmly attached to the branch 
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. Measure that space, choose a great stand, and don't forget to cut off that sap plug 
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Can't we just buy online like normal people? 
Aldi and Lidl are killing it this year tho, £15 for a Nordmann fir is a steal! 
I've got a small living room and don't wanna get a tree that's too big lol! Also, I'm all about those Nordmann firs tho 
they're soooo worth it... I once had one for like 5 yrs straight no needle drop issues whatsoever 
my fave part is when u gotta do the bend test tho lmao how do u even figure out if a tree's good?!? 
anyone else planning on getting a smaller tree from the garden centre or online retailer? also, who needs all that prep work to be honest?! just get it and deal with it later 
Plus, u can find them at supermarkets for like £15 which is super affordable! 
. smaller stores & online retailers r where it's at, u can score better deals 
. I've been seeing all these posts from people stressing about finding the perfect Christmas tree and I'm just like, chill 
. If budget is tight, supermarkets are offering some great deals on real trees. But if you want a top-shelf Nordmann fir, be prepared to wake up early or splurge 
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. Just take it easy, find a great deal, and enjoy the holiday season 
! They're all rushing around like headless chickens, trying to snag the last minute deals on Nordmann firs. Newsflash: those trees are gonna be super expensive if you wait till the last second!
- bright green needles that stay firmly attached? Sounds like a myth to me! Anyway, I'd say consider shopping online or at smaller stores for better deals. Aldi and Lidl are killing it with their low-priced real trees this season 
. Measure your space, choose the right size, and don't forget that sap plug thingy... it's like they say: a well-cared-for tree is a happy tree! 
... and omg, Nordmann firs are literally so overrated, I mean don't get me wrong they're fine but Fraser firs are where it's at for that citrus scent 
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and then just waiting for it to arrive. Anyone got any tips on how to keep ur tree alive all year round? 
. And don't even get me started on the prices - £15 for a supermarket tree? That's just ridiculous! 
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I swear, I've been saying this for ages... smaller stores and online retailers always have better deals on Christmas trees! 
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gotta make sure i prep for christmas tree duty tho...measuring the space and choosing the right stand is key 
