How To Maintain A Christmas Tree?

How to maintain a Christmas tree?

Make sure your tree is fresh before setting.

Choose a Christmas tree that is less likely to drop needles.

Fir is recommended, and spruce is avoided.

Choose a fresh tree to reduce the chance of falling needles.

Best: A Christmas tree with a root ball is less likely to drop needles because it's still alive.

Even better: Choose to cut down your own tree at a Christmas tree farm if you can.

Good: If you bought a pre-cut tree, shake it vigorously to make sure the needles don't fly away. Its problems only get worse when you get home.

Help your tree drink more water.

If you're not going to erect the tree the day you get it, place it in a bucket of water. Then, store in a cool, dry place away from cold temperatures and strong sunlight.

When it's time to set it up, cut an inch or so from the bottom of the trunk before putting it in the bracket.

How do you attach the needles to a real Christmas tree once it's installed?

Naturally, your tree will lose a few pins here and there before the holidays are over. But to prevent a large drop of needles, keep the tree well-hydrated and away from heat and drafts.

Your tree stand should always have water. You don't want to run out of water in the pot, as the tree may seal its bottom with sap, greatly reducing its ability to absorb water. Be sure to fill your tree stand every day to make sure this doesn't happen. No need to add any preservatives to the water.

While you may love to stay warm and toasty in the winter, your Christmas tree doesn't! Stay away from any heating vents, fireplaces, radiators,  or windows that bring in a lot of sunlight.

You can even opt for smaller lights or LED lights on the tree. Since they generate less heat, they are less likely to dry out the tree.