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Your Tree Is Home...Now What?
Your perfect tree made it home, but the TLC doesn't stop at the farm! Keeping your fresh-cut Christmas tree beautiful throughout the holiday season is easier than you think. Follow these simple tips to help your tree stay fresh, hydrated, and looking it's best until you're finally ready to take Christmas down...whenever that may be! We know some of you hold out until February!
Once you get home
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Cut 1/2 to 3/4 inch off the bottom of the trunk. This is necessary to make sure the tree continues to drink water all season long.
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Place tree in stand and straighten as needed.
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Decorate and enjoy your beautiful tree, maybe while sipping hot chocolate and listening to Christmas carols!
Tips for a Healthy Tree
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Keep your tree away from a direct heat source
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Depending on tree stand type, make sure the nut at the bottom of the water container is tight so it does not leak water.
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Make sure your tree has water. If the water dries up, the trunk will harden with sap and will not take water.
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If the water does end up drying, you can add in some hot water (not boiling) to try to loosen up the hardened sap.