Caring for Your Christmas Tree

When moving a tree, never drag its trunk on the ground or set it on hot pavement.
Make a fresh cut on the bottom of the tree (cut at least ½” upward from the base).
Put tree in water within 2 hours of making cut.
Use a tree stand that will hold at least 1 gallon of water and check water level every day.
Keep trees away from major sources of heat and air (fireplaces, heaters, heat vents, direct sunlight, fans and air conditioners).
Make sure your stand fits the tree. Never shave the tree trunk to fit into a stand.
When choosing lights, check to make sure they are certified for indoor use. Look for lights that carry the label of an independent testing laboratory.
Replace any lights with worn cords or loose bulb connections. For screw-in bulbs, connect no more than three strands of lights or 50 bulbs. For LED strands, consult the manufacturer’s instructions.
Never use real, lit candles to decorate the tree.
Always turn off Christmas tree lights at night before bed or before leaving your home.

Avoid placing arrangements in direct sunlight.
Add water to the foam in arrangements weekly, whenever outdoor temperatures are above freezing.
Mist Christmas greens daily with water when temperatures are above freezing, in the early morning or late evening.