Arid conditions and excruciating heat are the new hallmarks of the Holidays, with Christmas tree farms from Arizona to Massachusetts gasping for a drop of respite. Farms like Wagner Christmas Tree Farm in Scottsdale have been bending over backward to mitigate the damage and keep their trees alive in the face of an unforgiving climate. According to ABC15, they’re tweaking their farming techniques with the hope of sustaining tree quality for their customers.