What a jolly time of year, where everywhere you turn there's a
tree strapped to the roof of a car, zooming down the roadway at
40 mph. The happy people inside look delighted by their
purchase, eagerly awaiting the time when the evergreen is
installed and ready for adornment. The Lorax in me is conflicted
by this; I love the sentiment but wish the trees didn't have to
die in order for us to celebrate.  If you prefer your trees
living, plan on hosting a foster sapling in your house this
year. It takes a bit of planning, since, to keep them healthy,
you'll have to water them, which can be messy in combination
with their soil. Make sure the location in the home can
accommodate a bit of moisture and mud.  Before purchasing the
tree, consider the size and weight of what you can handle. The
bigger the tree, the heavier it will be. Shop early to find
healthy trees, looking for those with deep green needles, but no
brown tips, yellowing, or shedding. If possible, check to ensure
containerized trees aren't root-bound b