PHILADELPHIA — As the trend of buying Christmas trees earlier becomes more common, whether because of post-Thanksgiving holiday spirit or tree supply shortages rewarding the early bird, taking better care of your home Christmas tree becomes more crucial.

Local farmers says that Thanksgiving weekend is the busiest sales time of the season, with some growers even closing up shop before December. National trade associations have again urged shoppers to buy trees earlier for the best options due to the persistent stunting of tree growth and supply since 2016. This means for many households, Christmas trees are residing indoors for longer periods, which can lead to headaches and health hazards.

Joshua Malik, owner of Lehigh Valley-based Joshua Tree Experts, works to educate people on tree car

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