Lanlee Guide
How To Preserve Your Christmas Tree
There's nothing more disappointing than rushing downstairs on Christmas morning to see the tree you spent £40+ on has wilted into a brown, spineless disaster! To save you the sadness and general angst that this so often causes for those of us that prefer the 'real thing' as oppose to artificial trees we have compromised yet another one of our guides on how to preserve your Christmas Tree and keep it fresh during the weeks leading up to, and some of the weeks after Christmas!
Inspect The Tree
When you buy a tree don't be afraid to take a closer look at the spines and branches. Chances are if you buy a tree that is already browning slightly and seems a bit 'parched' its not going to last anywhere near as long as a tree which has a rich colour and lots of needles.
Re-Fresh The Tree
After a tree has been cut the sap within the tree begins to (over the course of about three hours) dry and harden which, in turn, seals up the cut. This makes it difficult for the tree to take up any water. To solve this problem you should make sure to make a fresh cut in the tree about an inch from the bottom of the trunk before you place it in the water. No matter how much water you place it in If you miss this step your tree will dry out allot earlier!
Water it!
It is important to place your tree in a stand that can hold at least 4.5 Litres of water. The most effective solution to keep you Tree Fresh is too water it regularly with hot (not boiling) water with some sugar or corn syrup mixed in. Using this mixture will keep the sap 'gooey' and stop it from sealing the incision that has been made in the tree.
Maintain
Cutting off dead branches and any other browning parts of the tree will help to keep it alive longer. You should also check regularly that the level of water your tree is sat in never goes below the cut you have made, otherwise it will dry up.
Placing
Where you put your tree can have a big affect on how long it will last. Constantly changing temperatures and excessive heat will dry out your tree. Some people suggest putting your tree next to a de-humidifier to keep it fresher for longer.
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