3. Position the tree away from heat sources "To reduce drying, position the tree away from heat sources like radiators, ...

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Also give the tree a good shake -- if it loses a lot of needles, it's likely too dry. Trees don't burst into flames on their own, but when they are dry, it's a lot easier for them to catch fire.

BEDFORD COUNTY, Pa. — Christmas tree farms around the country are gearing up for the holiday season, but one Pennsylvania farmer said the dry summer weather could hurt farms in the future.

According to drought.gov, over 95 percent of Kentucky experienced an abnormally dry October. The lack of rain can impact farmers crops, including Christmas trees, for the upcoming holiday season.