- After choosing your tree, keep it in a shaded and sheltered area such as a garage or porch until you are ready to decorate.
- Before you set up your tree, make a fresh 1 inch cut off the base and place the tree in a stand that holds at least a gallon of water.
- Keep the tree stand filled with water. Add a preservative, such as Prolong, to the water. Note: a tree will absorb as much as a gallon of water or more in the first 24 hours.
- Always position your tree away from heat sources like fireplaces, radiators and television sets.
Safety Tips
- Refill your stand with warm water daily.
- Always turn your tree lights off when not at home.
- Please recycle, and never burn live cut trees.
Decorated Cut Trees
- Keep away from heat sources.
- Mist with water periodically.
- If it has a floral foam center, water to keep moist.
