How to Keep a Christmas Tree Fresh Longer

Now here’s a tip that’ll keep your tree fresh throughout the holiday.  Before bringing it indoors cut about an inch of the trunk.  Then place the tree in warm water and give it a chance to take a long drink.  Choose a tree stand with a large reservoir and check the water level often.  Cut trees can soak up as much as a gallon of water a day.

Click here to see how an overly dry Christmas can turn into a raging infrerno in seconds.