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 If you are purchasing your tree for the very first time, here are some helpful hints to prolong it's beauty and sustainability.
1. Since a tree can be placed to be seen from all sides or up against a wall, be sure the placement is in the best interest of the tree. Keep it away from heat sources, such as, fireplaces, heat vents, radiators, TV's and away from swinging doors.
2. Make sure your tree can fit on the car for the ride home and in your house once it is home. Too big is not the best choice.
3. Research your tree. Some hold needles far longer than others, so it may depend when you what to erect your tree for longer durability. Ask one of Santa's Helpers for advice.
4. Select a fresh tree without excessive needle loss. Some interior loss is to be expected and occurs on trees still planted firmly in the ground. And, when you take it home, keep it out of the sun and wind in a cool location, such as an unheated porch or garage. Then, when you decide the time to decorate is right, make a one inch cut at the base of the trunk and place it in a bucket of warm water. Bring inside after the tree soaks up the water. Place in the stand full with water. If you need a stand, ask our sales representative. We will gladly sell you one.
5. Always keep the stand full with water. A seal of sap will develop if the tree is without water for more than four hours, necessitating you to re-cut the base of the tree. Avoid all this work. Keep the stand full of water. The tree will absorb more than a gallon the first day and one or more quarts thereafter. Water keeps the needles from dropping and helps the tree to retain the fragrance.
6. Recycle your tree. Or, place the tree in the yard with suet. The birds will thank you for the fancy dinner and lodging.
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