Caring for Your Christmas Tree

There’s no substitute for a live Christmas tree. Unfortunately, a real Christmas tree can quickly turn brown and sickly with improper care. Here are for caring for your Christmas tree:

• Buy a fresh tree. Tip: If the needles are falling off the tree, it’s not fresh, so don’t buy it.
• Use a tree stand that can store water, and make sure the tree always has water. The way to do this is to check the water level every day.
• Don’t cut or whittle the trunk in order to make the tree fit the stand.
• Keep the tree cool. Don’t put it up near heaters, heating vents, radiators, bright lights, or the fireplace.
• Keep the tree out of direct sunlight. This causes it to dry out faster and die.
• Limit the amount of time the lights are switched on when on the tree in order to keep it from drying out.
• Don’t leave the tree up too long. Take it down right after Christmas. A dry tree can become a serious fire hazard.

Proper care will keep your tree green and fresh all season long.