Once you’ve put up a real Christmas tree you might never want to go back to an artificial tree again. Lots people have switched from using live cut Christmas trees to artificial ones in recent years but that does not mean there still isn’t a place for fresh trees these days. The problems of setting up a large fresh tree in your home are mostly overblown. Below are some tips to get you started:
Preparing for your fresh cut Christmas tree: You will need an electrical outlet close by for lights and decorations. You may want to protect the floors in the space where you are going to set up your cut pine because there could be a lot of foot traffic, water spills or heavy things being pushed around. A cut Christmas tree is heavier than you’d expect so you might want to think about a way to secure it to a banister or wall just to be safe. It’s important to be realistic when picking the size of a live tree by accurately measuring the space you are going to use.
Watering your tree: To assist with water absorption, you should use a hacksaw or chainsaw to cut an inch or so from the trunk before placing it in the stand. If you don’t want to worry about forgetting to add water, you may want to look into one of the many automatic Christmas tree watering systems. The quantity of water you will need to give it will be determined by how large it is and the moisture in the room. Hot and arid homes will probably mean more frequent watering trips, while colder homes may require a little less watering sessions.
Decorating and disposal: Again, be certain your heavy tree cannot fall or be knocked over accidentally. Most electric Christmas lights are perfectly safe, but LED Christmas decorations run cooler than incandescent lights and cost less to operate. Obviously, you need to be safe with electric decorations by always turning them off when you leave your house and by not maxing out all the outlets you have. Decorating a fresh cut tree is no different than with a fake one, but being safe should always be a primary concern.
A cut Christmas tree can truly make a huge difference during your holiday season. Even if you’ve been using a fake tree for all your life you owe it to yourself to try a freshly cut pine at least once. While they can be more work than the fake ones, fresh Christmas trees can add a unique touch to the Yuletide season.
By following these steps your Christmas tree experience should be a good one, but if you want a truly great experience, then you have to read these tricks for keeping your fresh Christmas tree green for weeks!
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