What Keeps a Christmas Tree Fresh
The Key to Maintaining a Fresh Christmas Tree Is to Keep the Bottom 2 Inches of the Trunk Immersed in Water, Even If That Means Refilling the Stand Every Day...
The key to maintaining a fresh Christmas tree is to keep the bottom 2 inches of the trunk immersed in water, even if that means refilling the stand every day. Keep your tree hydrated and reduce needle drop by adding 1 capful of Miracle-Gro® for Christmas Trees for every quart of water added to your tree stand.
How can I make my Christmas tree last longer?
- Choose a healthy Christmas tree. …
- Trim the trunk (and then trim it again). …
- Make sure your Christmas tree always has enough water. …
- Keep the Christmas tree away from heat sources. …
- Take your tree down before it dries out.
Does sugar water help keep a Christmas tree alive?
While some people swear by adding something extra like sugar, soda and even vodka to their Christmas tree’s water, our sources say freshwater is the best option.