There are plenty of options for getting a live Christmas tree, but what about one that's so fresh , it's still in the ground?

Christmas tree farms will soon be reopening in the Augusta area for the holiday season . Not only do these make for great photo ops, but you can get your lumberjack on and cut the tree down yourself if you'd like. If not, that's fine, the staff will cut it down for you. Here are four we found opening nearby and what to expect:

Gay's Christmas Tree Farm

2335 Tobacco Rd, Augusta

Opening 9 a.m. Nov. 22, Gay's Christmas Tree Farm is growing Murray Cypress and Carolina Sapphire as well as pre-harvested Douglas and Fraser Fir. The prices are the same as last year at about $11 per foot. The farm is open 2 p.m. until dark Monday-Thursday, 2-7 p.m. Fridays, 9 a.m

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