Plus, our best tips to ensure your tree is in its full glory when Christmas arrives.
Like any live plant, Christmas trees will look their best and last longer if they’re cared for properly, and Dobbs explains that this starts as soon as you bring it home.If possible, have your tree baled—aka, wrapped in netting or twine—before strapping it to the roof of your car. This will ensure no branches get bent or broken on your journey.Once you get your tree home, you’ll want to cut a few inches off the stem before putting it in your tree stand.
A straight cut across the stem is ideal. Some people like to cut the trunk at an angle, but this will only make it harder to stand up.After your tree is set up, you’ll want to give it plenty of water. Fill up your tree stand with plain tap water every day, especially for the first week, as this is when it will absorb the most liquid. “You should check your water levels morning and night,” says Dobbs. “Always make sure there is water in the bowl.
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