2006-12-04 06:18:01 · 12 answers · asked by bears22fan 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Holidays ➔ Christmas
According to the National Christmas Tree Association and Dr. Gary Chastagner, Washington State University, "your best bet is just plain tap water. It doesn't have to be distilled water or mineral water or anything like that. So the next time someone tells you to add ketchup or sprite something more bizarre to your tree stand, don't believe it."
Most experts insist that good old water is all you need to keep your tree fresh through Christmas.
Q.How can I keep a tree from drying out?
There are several innovative ways to make sure a tree stays as fresh as possible. The first is an easy-to-use spray-on anti-transpirant liquid called WiltPruf to reduce moisture loss in trees. Simply spray onto the needles, let it dry for an hour or so, and bring your tree indoors to decorate as usual.
2006-12-04 06:21:13 · answer #1 · answered by tryingmypatience 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most places that sell Christmas trees have a tree food powder you just put it the water. Works really well.
2006-12-04 14:35:00 · answer #2 · answered by Zorlinda 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Tap water works fine. Try giving it warm water, it softens the sap at the cut point so the tree can absorb more water. Also if you have a humidifier or vaporizer that helps too.
2006-12-04 14:59:25 · answer #3 · answered by Kristi a 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can put one Asprin in the water every time your water gets low. This will keep your tree longer and fresher.
2006-12-04 14:51:18 · answer #4 · answered by pink rose 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Warm water works great
2006-12-04 15:01:38 · answer #5 · answered by grudgrime 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
the theory is sugar aspirin blah blah blah. the only thing is water to kept your tree alive. plent of it. also i add 2 capfuls of bleach to kept the water from becoming nasty. also your pets will enjoy bacteria free drink if they choose.
2006-12-04 14:25:45 · answer #6 · answered by a bruce ltd 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Keep it watered..never let it dry out.
2006-12-04 14:34:37 · answer #7 · answered by KathyS 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
gasoline and a small lit match
2006-12-04 15:13:09 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Couple of aspirin.
2006-12-04 14:18:46 · answer #9 · answered by CrankyYankee 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
try sugar..make it extra sweet... have done this for years and it seems to work for me.
2006-12-04 14:19:41 · answer #10 · answered by idahomike2 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋