This might be a bit of a bold statement, but my assumption is that most of you by now have a Christmas tree up somewhere in your home. Or at least you have the decorations out and are getting ready to go full on Santa-mode for the holidays.
When it comes to the traditional tree, many will choose to either: head to the mountains to cut their own or purchase a real tree from a lot within the city. Either way you decide, there are some tips to keep that live tree living for the next 3 weeks without causing too much trouble or worse, a fire.
Your Real Montana Christmas Tree Needs These Tips Now
In most cases and on average, a normal Pine tree from the forest or the lot will last about 3-4 weeks. But those averages rely on you taking care of the tree while it sits in your hot house for those multiple weeks.
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Water is everything when it comes to your tree. And of course, heat is the enemy, causing your tree to dry out prematurely. Which means that keeping it far from fireplaces and vents is extremely important. Even that large picture window showing off your tree can cause it to dry out early from direct sun.
Tips to Help Maximize the Life of Your Montana Christmas Tree
To help extend the life of your tree, a few easy tips can make the holiday last all the way into the upcoming new year. To start, pick a healthy tree. Test the limbs and branches for dryness. Does it bend or snap? If it snaps, or the needles start falling off, avoid it and move on.
Other tips that can help maximize your tree staying fresh include:
- Cut a fresh half inch of the trunk off before placing in your stand or base
- Keep your tree stand water full at all times
- Choose a stand that offers a larger bowl for water
- Set reminders for keeping up on watering your tree often
Another easy way to keep your tree from drying out is to make the change from your old lights to the latest LED technology. It will even help keep your power bill in check during the holiday season.
Need even more tips? Check out the gallery below for some of the craziest ways people have tried to (and even swear by) keep their tree from reaching the best described as "a fire hazard dressed in ornaments" below. 👇
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