Caring for Your Tree
- Make a fresh cut off the bottom of the trunk one half inch from the bottom just before putting in a sturdy stand. Keep the tree’s stand full of water at all times, checking the water level daily.
- Make sure the stand is kept full of water and does not dry out.
- Don’t add anything to the tree’s water. Research has shown that plain tap water is by far the best. Some commercial additives and home concoctions can actually be detrimental to a tree’s moisture retention and increase needle loss.
- Place the Christmas tree well away from heat registers, space heaters, fireplaces, wood stoves, televisions, computer monitors and other heat sources. These will speed up evaporation and moisture loss of the tree.
- Only use indoor lights on your tree. Check lights to see that the cords and connections are in good working order. Be careful not to use more than three light sets per extension cord.
- Unplug lights when going to bed or when leaving home.

