Keep Your Christmas Tree from Drying Out

5 tips to keep your Christmas from drying out...

According to sheknows.com:

1.  Cut a quarter inch off the trunk before you put it in the stand, and go straight across.  Cutting at an angle actually makes it harder for the tree to absorb water.  And drilling a hole in the bottom doesn't help either.

2.  Don't whittle down the sides of the trunk to make it fit in the stand.  The outer layers of the tree actually soak up the most water.  So if your tree doesn't fit, you should buy a bigger stand.  Or just measure your stand before you buy the tree.

3.  Make sure you add enough water.  Measure the diameter of the trunk, and add one quart for every inch.  Then add more each day to keep it at the same level.  Most stands hold at least a gallon, which is four quarts.

4.  Keep it away from heat.  Don't put it near your fireplace or right next to any heating vents.  Too much direct sunlight can dry it out too.

5.  Some types of trees just last longer than others.  If you haven't bought one yet and want it to last, go with a white pine, Scotch pine, white fir, Fraser fir or a Colorado blue spruce.