How to Keep your Christmas Green

What is the most important element during your Christmas decoration? Of course that must be a beautiful Christmas tree. The proper tree fills a home with the fresh aroma of pine, while displaying both ornaments and gifts for all to see. Because of the short life of a live tree, many families choose to purchase artificial trees to put on display instead. However, if your kids insist on getting a live Christmas tree, you still can prolong the life of it with proper care.

  

                    

Things You Need
Christmas live tree
Plastic tarp
Stand
Instructions
1. First you need to pick up a suitable tree as your Christmas tree. Go to cut it from a farm that does not cut down the tree until you purchase it. This guarantees freshness.
2. During the trip home remember a simple precaution: You need to use a large enough plastic tarp to wrap your tree from top to bottom, so it won’t be damaged and can live longer. It is best to bring your tree home in the bed of a truck. If you do not have a truck and need to tie the tree to the top of a car, tightly wrap rope around the tree to secure against the vehicle roof.
3. Make sure there is a tree stand filled with 1 gallon of plain tap water at home, and put your live Christmas tree in it as soon as you get home. Never allow the tree base to dry. Check the water level everyday and top off as necessary.
4. Keep your tree away from all the dangerous elements. For example, the direct sunlight, air conditioners, heaters and fans safeguard against it prematurely drying out.
Tips & Warnings
If your tree is not cut by yourself and it is a pre-cut tree, cut 1.5-2 inches off of the bottom before placing it in a stand. This allows the tree to properly absorb water and remain hydrated.