8 Ways to Make Your Christmas Tree Last Longer

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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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8 Ways to Make Your Christmas Tree Last Longer

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

Be careful during transport.

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

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.

Make sure to get your tree in water as soon as possible.

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8 Ways to Make Your Christmas Tree Last Longer

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