What You Should Do To Your Christmas Tree At Home
Once you get your Christmas tree home there are several things you need to do to help your tree last through the season. Be sure to check out my Christmas tree care tips
Quick Care Guide to keep your Christmas tree fresh.
Here is a summary of the most important points:
Cut one-quarter inch off the base of trunk if the Christmas tree has been harvested over 4 hours. This fresh cut will encourage the free flow of water into the tree to preserve freshness.
Water, water, water; and don't let the water ever go below the fresh cut base. This will cause the base to seal.
Display your Christmas tree in a cool place but out of a draft. Fireplaces can dry your tree prematurely.
Water, water, water. Christmas trees are very thirsty and will use up to a gallon of water each day. Check the stand each day for water.
Did I mention water?
Important: Print this Fresh Quick Guide to help you keep your Christmas tree fresh through Christmas.
Buying a "Living" Christmas Tree
People are beginning to use living plants as their Christmas tree of choice. Most "living" Christmas tree roots are kept in a "ball" of earth. This ball can be wrapped in burlap or set into a container or pot. The tree is used very briefly as an indoor tree but must be replanted after Christmas Day. Remember that "live" trees should not stay inside longer than ten days (some experts suggest only three or four days).
Several important tips:
Keep the ball moist throughout and wrap in plastic or place in a tub.
Do not remove burlap; don't remove any soil while in the house.
Limit inside stay to 7 to 10 days.
Slowly remove to the outside using garage to shed to planting site; do not plant in frozen soil.
Review this Living Care Quick Guide to help you prepare and care for a "living" Christmas tree.
