Select a tree with a trunk six inches or less in diameter, and prepare to cut the tree no more than six inches above ground level. Never cut a tall tree just for the top. (It’s dangerous.) ...

Christmas trees are grown in all 50 states, NCTA says. Alabama has more than two dozen choose-and-cut Christmas tree farms (If you know of others, email [email protected] to be included on this list).

Is cutting down a tree you've picked out yourselves part of your family's ideal Christmas? If so, Alabama has lots of picturesque tree farms you can visit this weekend. Cut-your-own tree farms ...