How to: Have a happy Christmas tree
Posted 15 December 10Opting for the live version this year? We’ve sourced an article that will help you get the best out of your tree purchase!
The fragrance of a live Christmas tree can really fill your house with festive cheer. Here are a few tips to make sure that your tree stays happy for longer.
* Don’t choose a wilted tree – it won’t perk up.
* As soon as you bring your tree home, cut off the first few inches of the trunk and then put its end in clean water. This helps the tree to take up water more efficiently.
* Christmas trees last best in the coolest, darkest corner you have.
* Place the tree in the empty bucket, pack stones around it to keep it upright, then fill the bucket with water.
* Give your tree a drink of cool water once a day, or even more often if it’s very hot. Christmas trees drink a surprising amount of water – ours gets through about half a bucket a day!
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