PRINCETON —
Nothing beats the smell of a fresh Christmas tree, but fresh trees need special attention. The West Virginia Division of Forestry offers these reccomendations to keep your tree fresh and beautiful when you get home, as well as to lessen the risk that your tree will become a fire hazard:
• Cut at least one inch off the main stem, place the tree in a clean pail of warm water and put it in a cool, shaded area where it is protected from the wind and sun.
• When ready to bring the tree into your home, make another cut of at least one inch off the main stem and place the tree into a water-filled stand as quickly as possible. A bucket of sand and water may also be used in place of a stand. It is important to maintain a suitable water level at all times.
• Trim the tree in all its finery, sit back and enjoy your creation throughout the holiday season.
• Fresh pines and firs will hold their needles for several weeks when treated in this fashion.
• Spruces will hold their needles for at least two weeks.
• Dispose of your tree properly as soon as the holiday season is over. Never attempt to burn a live Christmas tree in the fireplace or wood stove. This can be very dangerous.
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