It's officially December and that means it's time to break out the Christmas decorations and get the tree up. Artificial trees are a great option to save cash and avoid leaving a trail of pine needles to get lodged in your slippers throughout advent - and they can easily be packed away for next year.
But you've got to be careful when selecting a fake tree, as some shoppers who thought they found a bargain have been left very disappointed by the sad-looking results.
There's nothing worse than a sparse tree, but thankfully a former retail worker has shared the secrets she learned to ensure the trees look worthy of going on display.
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