TOP TIPS FOR CHOOSING AND LOOKING
AFTER YOUR CHRISTMAS TREE
BY CHURCH FARM
1.
Buy your Christmas tree from a tree farm if
possible, a freshly cut Christmas tree will last
longer than one that's been cut weeks earlier and
shipped to the UK.
2. Avoid buying trees with dead or brown needles
-these trees are already past their prime. A good
tip is to gently run your fingers over the branches
to check the needles are flexible and remain on
the tree.
3. Keep your cut Christmas tree outside with the
trunk in water until you are ready to move it inside.
A tree can go without water for 8 hours before
future water absorption is affected.
4. Once inside the house, cut off about half an inch
off the trunk. Do not cut at an angle or drill a hole
in the base, neither help water absorption. Avoid
using a reciprocal saw or a blade that creates
friction. If the cut gets hot, the sap in the tree will
seal the end, making water absorption impossible.
5. A Christmas tree should never be mounted dry. It
is much better to place it in a container of water
that is replenished on a regular basis.
6. Place your Christmas tree away from open flames
or heat sources, which may cause it to dry it out
too early.
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