A few helpful tree care tips will enhance the enjoyment of your Christmas tree and keep it fresh annd fragant throughtout the holiday season.
- After you bring the tree home, cut one quarter inch off the trunk.
- Keep the tree outdoors in a container of water. Do not let the water freeze.
- Protect it from the wind and sun until you're ready to set up for decorating.
- All this helps the tree retain moisture.
One through four above do not need to be done if you are setting your tree up directly from cutting it from a Christmas tree farm.
Before you bring the tree inside, to place in a stand, and before decorating, make a fresh cut a minimum of one-half an inch off the base of the trunk.
- This reopens the tree stem so it can take water immeditately.
- Place the tree in a stand with fresh water as soon as possible.
- Do not allow the water level to drop below the fresh cut or the stem will reseal.
Remember,
Trees are very thirsty. They may drink from 2 pints to 1 gallon of water a day. Use a stand with a 1 gallon capacity or more. Check it daily and supply fresh water as needed.