How To Make Your Cut Christmas tree Stay Longer ?
Making your cut Christmas tree last longer through the festive season can be a tough task if you don’t know how to care for it the right way. But there are some simple steps, which if followed, can help you keep your Christmas tree fresh and alive.
· Wrapping the tree during the trip home: Most owners bring home their cut Christmas trees atop a vehicle without any covering. This makes the wind damage the tree. So, you should cover the tree during the trip back home to keep it fresh.
· Recutting the base:
It’s important to make a cut across the bottom of your tree, by removing 1” or 1.5” off the bottom. That's because once a Christmas tree is cut, its sap will start sealing over the base, which in turn would obstruct its water absorption ability.
· Watering:
Most cut Christmas trees might absorb a quart of water for each inch of their base’s diameter. This means that many stands would require being topped off daily. While watering, you should ensure that your tree’s base never dries out. Despite your best efforts, if the base of your tree dries out, you can drill some shallow holes at the base and refill the stand with water.
· Setting:
Selecting the right location for your cut Christmas tree is crucial to keep it fresh for a longer time. To begin with, your chosen location should be away from direct sunlight, fans and heaters, as they will accelerate the drying process. You may even use a room humidifier, which can reduce the fire risk and help keep the needles fresher for a longer period of time. You should ensure that your tree isn’t placed in strong, direct, sunlight as the sunlight can make it fade faster.
· Feeding the tree:
Many people claim that their trees’ longevity has been enhanced by using commercial tree preservatives, which are mixed into the water in the stand. However, whether such preservatives really help or not is still a subject of debate.
· Electrical decorations:
You should use electrical cords and decorations that are designed for the purpose and are in good working condition. It’s advisable to use LED holiday lights and miniature lights that produce less heat, thus decreasing the drying effect on the tree or any possibility of fire.
You can easily keep your cut Christmas tree fresh for a month or even longer by using the steps as mentioned above. So, take proper care of your tree to make it last throughout the festive season.
· Recutting the base:
It’s important to make a cut across the bottom of your tree, by removing 1” or 1.5” off the bottom. That's because once a Christmas tree is cut, its sap will start sealing over the base, which in turn would obstruct its water absorption ability.
· Watering:
Most cut Christmas trees might absorb a quart of water for each inch of their base’s diameter. This means that many stands would require being topped off daily. While watering, you should ensure that your tree’s base never dries out. Despite your best efforts, if the base of your tree dries out, you can drill some shallow holes at the base and refill the stand with water.
· Setting:
Selecting the right location for your cut Christmas tree is crucial to keep it fresh for a longer time. To begin with, your chosen location should be away from direct sunlight, fans and heaters, as they will accelerate the drying process. You may even use a room humidifier, which can reduce the fire risk and help keep the needles fresher for a longer period of time. You should ensure that your tree isn’t placed in strong, direct, sunlight as the sunlight can make it fade faster.
· Feeding the tree:
Many people claim that their trees’ longevity has been enhanced by using commercial tree preservatives, which are mixed into the water in the stand. However, whether such preservatives really help or not is still a subject of debate.
· Electrical decorations:
You should use electrical cords and decorations that are designed for the purpose and are in good working condition. It’s advisable to use LED holiday lights and miniature lights that produce less heat, thus decreasing the drying effect on the tree or any possibility of fire.
You can easily keep your cut Christmas tree fresh for a month or even longer by using the steps as mentioned above. So, take proper care of your tree to make it last throughout the festive season.
Swan Valley Christmas Trees
143C Wilson Rd (East), Middle Swan, WA, 6056.
Phone: 0402-816-735
http://www.swanvalleychristmastrees.com.au
143C Wilson Rd (East), Middle Swan, WA, 6056.
Phone: 0402-816-735
http://www.swanvalleychristmastrees.com.au