Things You'll Need

Instructions

1

Find a location for your Christmas tree stand. Contact area churches and stores to inquire about renting a portion of their lawn area.
2

Contact tree farms in your state. Ask about bulk pricing on trees for a variety of sizing. Compare the prices of multiple farms if possible and contract with the one that charges the least for the trees, including delivery.
3

Determine the size of your tree stand based on available space and the number and size of the Christmas trees you are selling. If you only have a small space, ask the tree farm if they will make a second delivery should you sell out of trees.
4

Erect your Christmas tree stand using 10-foot-tall chain-link fencing. Chain-link fencing can be locked closed with a gate, which will protect your trees from theft at night. Secure a tarp with rope across the top of the structure to keep rain and snow off your trees and customers.
5

Install three or four six-foot 4-by-4 posts into the ground in a row to create a center aisle in the middle of your stand. Nail a 2-by-4 board horizontally to each set of two 4-by-4s near the top of the 4-by-4 to make a place to lean trees against.
6

Separate the trees by type and size. Use signs to inform customers of the type and size of the trees in each area of your stand.
7

Display prices near the entrance to your Christmas tree stand. The prices should be high enough to turn a profit, but still low enough to be competitive with other independent tree stands.
8

Put an advertisement in your local newspaper and post signs throughout the neighborhood to attract customers.
9

Slash prices on your Christmas trees during the final days before Christmas. This will help you sell off as many trees as possible. Consider donating your leftover trees to needy families on Christmas eve. Donating the leftovers will also keep you from paying for disposal of the trees.