How to keep your traditional, fresh Christmas tree looking good for as long as possible

Real Christmas trees are great for the environment as they are grown as a field crop so as soon as one is cut, another is planted.
 
They also help to reduce greenhouse gases by absorbing carbon dioxide while they are growing and they can be made into chippings or mulch once the Twelfth Night comes.

As soon as you get your Christmas tree home, store it somewhere cool, away from wind and sunlight. You should also pop the base of the tree in a bucket of water to avoid dehydration.

When the time comes to put your tree up you should cut off 25-50 millimetres or one-two inches from the base of the tree before putting it in a stand that has water holding facilities. This breaks the natural seal on the base of the trunk and the tree will be able to take up as much water as it requires.

Before bringing your tree inside hold the tree upright and bang the bottom of the trunk onto the ground. This will remove any old needles.

A cut tree will require water every day. Do not allow the tree to dry out. Never place a tree near a fire, radiator or warm lighting as it will dry out with the potential effect of causing needle drop or drooping branches.

Once the tree is in its stand and in the correct spot remove the netting it has been covered with. You can then go forth and decorate your tree to your tastes.

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