Putting your Christmas tree up early? 7 essential tips to keep your it alive for longer
November 24, 2021 - 12:44 GMT Rachel Avery If, like many, you are considering putting up the Christmas decorations early this year, you may be worried about your Christmas tree going the distance to still look lovely come 25 December.Gardening expert Samantha Jones from MyJobQuote outlines the ultimate steps for ensuring your tree looks picture-perfect for the whole festive season.
1. Know when to purchase your Christmas tree As you may have guessed, the earlier you get a real Christmas tree, the more effort is required to keep it looking fresh until the big day. Generally, you should aim to buy your Christmas tree a week into December, so it doesn’t dry out throughout the festive season. For low drop trees like Nordmann firs, you can purchase them up to 4 weeks before Christmas, but for European spruce trees, get them mid-December as they tend to dry up faster.2.
4. Trim the Christmas tree trunk The first step to ensuring your Christmas tree stays alive for as long as possible is to trim the tree trunk. Like when you cut flowers, you want the freshest wood at the bottom of the tree so it can absorb more water and preserve the freshness of the tree. Cut ½ an inch off from the bottom of the trunk with a saw, ensuring you are cutting straight.
SHOP NOW 5. Think about where you place your Christmas tree As previously mentioned, trees are used to the great outdoors so a warm and cosy room may not be the best idea. Christmas trees do not like heat, so it is recommended to keep them in the coolest room such as a conservatory. Make sure your Christmas tree is not placed by any direct heat sources like a radiator, fireplace or direct sunlight which can make the tree fade faster.
7. Look out for dropped needles A floor covered in dropped needles is never a good sign, as they signal tree decay. Other signs to look out for include dried brittle branches or a lack of smell . If you notice any of these, check the water levels of your reservoir immediately. You can also experiment with adding tree-preserving solutions, homemade or otherwise, but clean and fresh water is best.
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