How To Keep Your Christmas Tree Alive Through December
If you have got your tree already or you still need to get one before Christmas we have some tips to keep it alive til the end of the year.
1. Make sure the cut is fresh. Once you’ve picked out your tree at a lot or farm, get at least a quarter inch cut off the bottom.
2. Soak the tree overnight. If possible, don’t bring your tree inside right away. Instead, soak it in a big bucket of water overnight.
3. Pick a good spot in your house. You’ll want to keep your tree away from any sources of heat, including fireplaces, furnace vents, direct sunlight, or candles, which will just dry out the branches and create a fire hazard.
4. Get the right stand. According to the Department of Entomology at Penn State University, choose a base that can hold one quart of water per inch of stem diameter.
5. Water it daily. Refill the base with fresh water every single day. And you can skip those additives that some people say extend the life of your tree.
If you follow these tips, your tree should last around four weeks with just water.
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