8 Ways to Make Your Christmas Tree Last Longer

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Are you wondering how to make your real Christmas tree last longer this year? Learn more

Since a “real” Christmas tree can be quite an investment, you probably want to preserve it as long as possible.

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Be careful during transport.

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Select a longer-lasting variety of tree to begin with.

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When you buy flowers, you place them in water as soon as you get them home, don’t you? Your tree is the same way. It needs water to continue to last.

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Swipe up for the rest of the TIPS

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