This is my first time in a while buying a fresh christmas tree, is there anything I need to do, or know about them before purchasing one? Are there any tips pn keeping them fresher longer? Thank you!!!
2007-12-15 03:22:35 · 11 answers · asked by motormouth 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Holidays ➔ Christmas
hi
My best suggestion is to buy a new stand.
You could also wrap a box or a brick or somthing the right it wrapping paper so it will look like a present. Put that where the leg goes to prop it up. People may never notice
2007-12-15 03:26:24 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
My favorite way to get a Christmas tree is from a grower. It might be a little late for that, this year though. So you need some advice on buying one that's already cut, probably at a lot.
Here's an excerpt from the National Christmas Tree Association's web page:
10 "QUICK" TIPS ON SELECTING A TREE AT A RETAIL LOT
Use the practical tips to be a more informed consumer and to ensure a great experience with your Real Tree:
1. Be sure you know what size (height and width) you need before heading to the retail lot.
2. If you want the same species you know or have always used, great. If you want to try a different species, browse the NCTA website www.realchristmastrees.org to become familiar with the species popular in your area before heading to the retail lot.
3. Go to a retail lot that is well-lit and stores trees in a shaded area.
Their other 7 tips are the rest of the story. To read them, click here:
http://www.christmastree.org/selection.cfm
Most of all, don't be discouraged by other writers' negative comments. By following the right advice, you could purchase a Real tree at Thanksgiving, and keep it in the house as a lovely, safe decoration through New Year's!
Merry Christmas!
2007-12-17 02:04:27 · answer #2 · answered by hortmom121 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had bought mail order Xmas trees with great success many times.
If you'd never done before, here is a mini guide for you so that you will see how much easier a mail order Christmas tree can make your lives better during the holiday season.
1) Tell you family about your plans to buy a mail order Xmas tree this year (and getting their full approval).
You can go online to check out some relevant websites that sell fresh Christmas tree offerings from locations near your living place. It's very comfortable that you can have all these choices in front of your home computer!
ii) Verify couple of important things before buying a mail order tree.
Check with the supplier to see how the trees would be shipped. It's important that they be professionally packaged and handled with care so as not to arrive with broken branches or other damage. Also make sure the tree will be preserved in a way that they wouldn't start showing the effects of lack of water.
Then double check for your Christmas tree to be delivered with brown patches all over it.
iii) Choose a farm where you want to purchase the fresh tree, then call your family around the computer to work out the details (size, type, etc.) together.
After you are all satisfied, finish the purchase and wait for your very first mail order Christmas tree to arrive.
The beauty is that the mail order tree is just as beautiful and perfectly preserved as the website promise once it finally get your home!
Pretty much simple huh?
For more information about Christmas tree decorating ideas, visit:
http://www.coolest-christmas-holidays.com/christmas-tree.html
2007-12-17 13:31:38 · answer #3 · answered by CoolestCelebration 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My very first xmas,i got a fresh tree didnt stay fresh for long though,no mater how much water and sugar or lemonade i gave it,my advice is buy a really good replica one,or as i have done a really good fibre optic one which looks lovely when lit,saves all the mess as it took me nearly 2 wks to clean the pine needles up broke the hoover more trouble than they are worth sorry but thats what i think good luck what ever you get and have great xmas
2007-12-15 04:50:28 · answer #4 · answered by bananamOOn 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Keep the tree away from a heating vent or fireplace. Make sure the tree has lots of cold water.
2007-12-15 03:26:58 · answer #5 · answered by Bazinga 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
W e bought a real tree last year and it didn't even make it to christmas day so we had to get our old one out of the loft!!
Hope you have a great christmas,
Cathy x
2007-12-15 03:33:51 · answer #6 · answered by cathy w 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Just keep it watered and add about a teaspoon of sugar each time you do. Supposedly the sugar is like sap and sap is what nourishes them. It's when all their sap is dried up that they start to die.
2007-12-15 03:26:31 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
just keep the tree nice and clean, and make sure no dust goes on it.
2007-12-15 04:40:34 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If they smell good. Get the one that smells good.
That means they are fresh.
2007-12-15 03:34:06 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
just make sure u water it regulary and dont put next to a radiator or fire or anywhere really warm!!! gd luk!
merry xmas!
2007-12-15 03:29:41 · answer #10 · answered by helipops 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋