If you take a little time while picking out that live Christmas tree, you will keep it fresh throughout the season.
If you take a little time while picking out that live Christmas tree, you will keep it fresh throughout the season.
Extension Forester Dennis Adams with the University of Nebraska-Lincoln has a few tips for choosing a fresh tree. . .
Dennis Adams, Extension Forester, University of Nebraska-Lincoln; "tree may be dry"
You can also hit the butt of the tree on the ground to see if any needles fall.
Once you get the tree home, cut a half-inch to an inch off the trunk so the tree can absorb water.
Take a little bit of time while buying that live Christmas tree to insure that it remains fresh throughout the season.
Extension Forester Dennis Adams suggests you brush the branches to discover if needles are flexible. If they feel brittle or fall off, that's an indication the tree is dry.
Once you get it home, Adams says you should cut off a bit of the trunk. . .
Adams; "a lot of water immediately"
Keep the tree watered throughout the season.
A University of Nebraska-Lincoln extension forester says it only takes a little bit of time and effort to insure that the live Christmas tree you buy is fresh.
Dennis Adams suggests you brush the branches, rub your hands through the branches to see if green needles fall off. . .
Adams; "may be dry"
Once you get the tree home, cut a half-inch to an inch off the butt of the tree so that it can absorb water.
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