Vital Christmas tree hack that ‘breaks seal’ and keeps it alive until New Year – Scottish Daily Record

Many people are putting up their Christmas trees already and windows are beginning fill up with festive decorations.

The only downside to getting in the spirit this early is keeping your tree looking fresh until the New Year - especially if it is real one.

Fortunately, there are some tips that can help keep your tree in pristine condition for weeks.

And there is one important hack that can be a real help stop needles turning brown and dropping off, according to experts from Scottish Christmas Trees.

Simply cutting off a few centimetres of your tree base can break the 'natural seal'. This means water is absorbed more easily, stopping needles from dropping or turning brown before the festivities are over.

People are advised to put their Christmas tree in water as soon as they get home before cutting the base in a bid to make it last up to six weeks.

Most species of Christmas trees can only last for around six to eight hours without water after a fresh cut - so it's important to keep it hydrated.

Once you get the tree home, keep it in a bucket filled with water in a cool location away from heat - such as radiators - or cold draughts.

The tree may drink anything between two pints to a gallon of water a day and could dry out and die if it is neglected.

Scottish Christmas Trees have come up with a handy checklist on their website to ensure your real tree looks healthy for weeks:

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Vital Christmas tree hack that 'breaks seal' and keeps it alive until New Year - Scottish Daily Record