If you imagined that your home would be decorated with a real Christmas tree this year and you put it up already in November, there is a good chance that it will be dry by Christmas Eve. Before you decide on such a festive decoration, it makes sense to consider tricks that will keep your tree green for a long time.
All those who if you are going to decorate your home with a real spruce this year, it is good to be aware of the 'disaster' that will follow in the near future – the tree will dry up, and tiny needles will be everywhere mrgolele. Who wants to already before at Christmas, the spruce loses its shape and color? Probably no one, so it's a good idea to follow along procedure American National Forestry Association, with whom it will be the tree stayed fresh for a long time.
The tree should be in a cool place.
For the Christmas tree, yes it grows in a cold environment, so a pleasant high temperature will not suit it. Clearly you can't lower the temperature in your home because of the tree, but the tree can be for a few days also put it in the garage where it will be more comfortable before returning it to a closed warm place.
Limit the number of decorations.
When the tree bring into the home, do not decorate it with too many decorations. It is true that it is a richly decorated tree looks more beautiful, but the weight causes its branches to droop. You have to be especially careful with the lights, because theirs the heat dries out the tree and may catch fire.
Make sure you have a suitable stand.
In keeping the tree alive, you must also ensure that the tree has enough water a large container that will be able to hold a suitable amount of water.
Water is key!
Make sure it is tree in water, as moisture is crucial in keeping your tree alive. Without water, a tree can dry up, becomes brittle and the risk of fire increases.
Nutrients
In addition to water, it is also very important that feed your tree with special substances. It may seem so the Christmas tree does not need accessories, but the nutrients are supposed to help with that the tree stays 'alive' for a long time. Only in the container in which you keep the tree add a tablespoon of sugar or corn syrup.