Where To Find Christmas Trees In 2020 Near Garden City

Garden City, NY — It may still be possible to take your family on the hunt for the perfect Christmas tree in 2020 — and most importantly, to do it safely, even as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to worsen across the region.

At least 25 million real Christmas trees are sold each year across the U.S., and currently, 350 million are growing in all 50 states.. During this unprecedented year, Christmas tree lots and choose-and-cut farms nationwide are taking precautions as coronavirus cases rise to ensure patrons can take home their perfect tree with minimal risk to their health and safety.

"It is likely that Christmas will have a greater significance for many in 2020 as we seek to offset the disruption of normalcy from COVID-19 with a family-oriented holiday experience," the the National Christmas Tree Association wrote on its website this year. "However, shopping for a Christmas tree, the iconic centerpiece of the holiday, will be a different experience this year as the risks from COVID-19 must be taken seriously."

In fact, the association has developed a 2020 guide with recommendations and best practices for Christmas tree providers to follow. The guide advises sellers to frequently sanitize items such as hand saws and tree cart handles, as well as countertops, restrooms and other areas. Maximum head counts and touchless, paperless payment systems are also being encouraged.

If a real Christmas tree is on your wish list this year, here's a selection of quality local farms within driving distance of Garden City.

• Hicks Nurseries
• Romp Family Christmas Trees
• Harlem Christmas Trees
• NYC Trees
• Reynolds Farms Nurseries
• Hudson County Christmas Trees
• Elwood Pumpkin Farm
• Kevin's Christmas Tree Lot
• Egan Acres Tree Farm
• Tree Riders NYC

Want to get the most out of your real Christmas tree? It can take some patience, practice and good advice. Here are a few things to know, from the National Christmas Tree Association:

• What to know about fake Christmas trees
• Knowing the different types of real Christmas trees
• Tips on selecting a real tree
• Caring for your tree
• Christmas tree safety
• How to recycle your tree