{"id":5470,"date":"2024-12-11T10:25:55","date_gmt":"2024-12-11T10:25:55","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/goodhomesmaglv.wpengine.com\/?p=5470"},"modified":"2024-12-12T09:37:31","modified_gmt":"2024-12-12T09:37:31","slug":"how-to-make-a-real-christmas-tree-last-longer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.goodhomesmagazine.com\/inspiration\/how-to-make-a-real-christmas-tree-last-longer\/","title":{"rendered":"How to make a real Christmas tree last longer"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"widgetopts557195083 extendedwopts-col col-md-12 col-sm-12 col-xs-12 \"  data-animation-event=\"enters\" >There&#8217;s something extra special about having a real Christmas tree this time of year &#8211; but how do you make a real Christmas tree last longer?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"widgetopts1120675962 extendedwopts-col col-md-12 col-sm-12 col-xs-12 \"  data-animation-event=\"enters\" >From the act of going out and physically choosing your tree for the season, to the smell and authentic sight in your living room, a real Christmas tree is traditional, and can really make the Christmas season more magical.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"widgetopts1670442365 extendedwopts-col col-md-12 col-sm-12 col-xs-12 \"  data-animation-event=\"enters\" >However, many will opt for an artificial tree, simply because a real tree doesn&#8217;t always last the full Christmas period &#8211; especially if you want to keep it up throughout December through to twelfth night.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"widgetopts2105960049 extendedwopts-col col-md-12 col-sm-12 col-xs-12 \"  data-animation-event=\"enters\" >Thankfully, there are some tricks of the trade you can use to help ensure the longevity of your real Christmas tree. Read on for our top tips&#8230;<\/p><div class=\"goodh-content\" id=\"goodh-3251839731\" style=\"margin-top: 20px;margin-bottom: 20px;\"><div class=\"goodh-adlabel\">Advertisements<\/div><!--noptimize--><figure class=\"wp-block-grvmedia-grv-video GRVVideoPrimis\">\r\n\t<div class=\"GRVVideo-wrapper\"><\/div>\r\n<\/figure><!--\/noptimize--><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"widgetopts1280285368 extendedwopts-col col-md-12 col-sm-12 col-xs-12 \"  data-animation-event=\"enters\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" class=\"wp-image-28942\" style=\"width: 640px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.goodhomesmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/oliver-dumoulin-vL1KWzN0Wfc-unsplash.jpg\" alt=\"Christmas Tree Farm\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.goodhomesmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/oliver-dumoulin-vL1KWzN0Wfc-unsplash.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.goodhomesmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/oliver-dumoulin-vL1KWzN0Wfc-unsplash-250x188.jpg 250w, https:\/\/www.goodhomesmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/oliver-dumoulin-vL1KWzN0Wfc-unsplash-120x90.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"widgetopts250997657 extendedwopts-col col-md-12 col-sm-12 col-xs-12 wp-block-list\"  data-animation-event=\"enters\" >\n<li  data-animation-event=\"enters\" >Photo by\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/@odmln?utm_content=creditCopyText&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_source=unsplash\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Oliver Dumoulin<\/a>\u00a0on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/trees-during-daytime-vL1KWzN0Wfc?utm_content=creditCopyText&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_source=unsplash\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Unsplash<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"widgetopts331481004 extendedwopts-col col-md-12 col-sm-12 col-xs-12 wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-choose-wisely\"  data-animation-event=\"enters\" >Choose wisely<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"widgetopts24188344 extendedwopts-col col-md-12 col-sm-12 col-xs-12 \"  data-animation-event=\"enters\" >Going to pick out the Christmas tree is great fun &#8211; but if you want your Christmas tree to last longer, choose with your head, not your heart.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"widgetopts1224036950 extendedwopts-col col-md-12 col-sm-12 col-xs-12 \"  data-animation-event=\"enters\" >Make sure you choose a tree with vibrant, green needles that haven&#8217;t started to brown. Brown needles are a no-no!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"widgetopts889691908 extendedwopts-col col-md-12 col-sm-12 col-xs-12 \"  data-animation-event=\"enters\" >A great way to check the needle retention is to reach inside the tree, gently grab a branch and pull your hand towards you. The needles should stay on the tree and should not drop off.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"widgetopts57556682 extendedwopts-col col-md-12 col-sm-12 col-xs-12 wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-trim-the-trunk\"  data-animation-event=\"enters\" >Trim the trunk<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"widgetopts913982425 extendedwopts-col col-md-12 col-sm-12 col-xs-12 \"  data-animation-event=\"enters\" >To maximise the length of time your tree will thrive for, it&#8217;s important to trim the tree trunk as soon as you get it back to your abode.<\/p><div class=\"goodh-content_2\" id=\"goodh-3917394922\"><div class=\"goodh-adlabel\">Advertisements<\/div><!--noptimize--><div class=\"GRVMpuWrapper mobile\"><div class=\"GRVAd inline mobile\" data-ad-type=\"primary-mpu\" data-ad-label=\"mpu\" data-ad-sizemapping=\"primary-mpu\" data-ad-sizes=\"[[300,250],[300,600],[320,480]]\" data-ad-refreshmapping=\"always\"><\/div><\/div><!--\/noptimize--><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"widgetopts1605175953 extendedwopts-col col-md-12 col-sm-12 col-xs-12 \"  data-animation-event=\"enters\" >You only need to cut off an inch or two in order to expose the bottom of the trunk. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"widgetopts1928900944 extendedwopts-col col-md-12 col-sm-12 col-xs-12 \"  data-animation-event=\"enters\" >As soon as you&#8217;ve done this, it&#8217;s a good idea to put it in the tree stand and fill it with water straight away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"widgetopts40010675 extendedwopts-col col-md-12 col-sm-12 col-xs-12 \"  data-animation-event=\"enters\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"960\" class=\"wp-image-28941\" style=\"width: 640px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.goodhomesmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Bronze-Holly-Cut-Out-Christmas-Tree-Skirt-1.jpg\" alt=\"Real Christmas Tree skirt\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.goodhomesmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Bronze-Holly-Cut-Out-Christmas-Tree-Skirt-1.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.goodhomesmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Bronze-Holly-Cut-Out-Christmas-Tree-Skirt-1-250x375.jpg 250w, https:\/\/www.goodhomesmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Bronze-Holly-Cut-Out-Christmas-Tree-Skirt-1-120x180.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"widgetopts1756005640 extendedwopts-col col-md-12 col-sm-12 col-xs-12 wp-block-list\"  data-animation-event=\"enters\" >\n<li  data-animation-event=\"enters\" >Bronze Holly Cut Out Christmas Tree Skirt, \u00a364 from Lime Lace &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/fave.co\/49vmWj6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">buy here<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"widgetopts1626783317 extendedwopts-col col-md-12 col-sm-12 col-xs-12 wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-update-your-christmas-lights\"  data-animation-event=\"enters\" >Update your Christmas lights<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"widgetopts844263749 extendedwopts-col col-md-12 col-sm-12 col-xs-12 \"  data-animation-event=\"enters\" >A minor detail that you might have overlooked is choosing LED Christmas lights. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"widgetopts1946366168 extendedwopts-col col-md-12 col-sm-12 col-xs-12 \"  data-animation-event=\"enters\" >LEDs do not let out any heat, therefore they are a much safer option and will prolong the life of your tree.<\/p><div class=\"goodh-prop-primary-mpu\" id=\"goodh-1069681068\" style=\"margin-top: 20px;margin-bottom: 20px;margin-right: 0px;display: block;clear: both;width: 300px;\"><div class=\"goodh-adlabel\">Advertisements<\/div><!--noptimize--><div class=\"GRVMpuWrapper\">\r\n\t<div class=\"GRVAd inline\" data-ad-type=\"primary-mpu\" data-ad-label=\"mpu\" data-ad-sizemapping=\"primary-mpu\" data-ad-refreshmapping=\"always\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div><!--\/noptimize--><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"widgetopts1276336739 extendedwopts-col col-md-12 col-sm-12 col-xs-12 \"  data-animation-event=\"enters\" >There are plenty of colour schemes and variations to choose from so you can still decorate it as you choose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"widgetopts860850663 extendedwopts-col col-md-12 col-sm-12 col-xs-12 \"  data-animation-event=\"enters\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"426\" class=\"wp-image-28943\" style=\"width: 640px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.goodhomesmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Nostalgic-Christmas-Living-Room-Red-Green-Gold-Christmas-Tree-Gifts-1.jpg\" alt=\"LED Christmas lights on real Christmas tree\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.goodhomesmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Nostalgic-Christmas-Living-Room-Red-Green-Gold-Christmas-Tree-Gifts-1.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.goodhomesmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Nostalgic-Christmas-Living-Room-Red-Green-Gold-Christmas-Tree-Gifts-1-250x166.jpg 250w, https:\/\/www.goodhomesmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Nostalgic-Christmas-Living-Room-Red-Green-Gold-Christmas-Tree-Gifts-1-120x80.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"widgetopts1819427438 extendedwopts-col col-md-12 col-sm-12 col-xs-12 wp-block-list\"  data-animation-event=\"enters\" >\n<li  data-animation-event=\"enters\" ><a href=\"https:\/\/fave.co\/4f2A5RR\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">Shop the full range of LED Christmas tree lights in the Christmas sale at Lights4fun <\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"widgetopts637298744 extendedwopts-col col-md-12 col-sm-12 col-xs-12 wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-keep-away-from-radiators\"  data-animation-event=\"enters\" >Keep away from radiators<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"widgetopts49489895 extendedwopts-col col-md-12 col-sm-12 col-xs-12 \"  data-animation-event=\"enters\" >The location of your tree in your home is vital. You might be thinking of the perfect spot, but if it&#8217;s near a radiator you may want to have a rethink.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"widgetopts1058541121 extendedwopts-col col-md-12 col-sm-12 col-xs-12 \"  data-animation-event=\"enters\" >If you place your tree next to a heat source it is much more likely to dry out and start to drop quicker. Not to mention, it could increase the chances of your tree causing a fire.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"widgetopts1674329458 extendedwopts-col col-md-12 col-sm-12 col-xs-12 wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-feed-your-tree-daily\"  data-animation-event=\"enters\" >Feed your tree daily<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"widgetopts12580227 extendedwopts-col col-md-12 col-sm-12 col-xs-12 \"  data-animation-event=\"enters\" >Watering your real Christmas tree daily is a must. <\/p><div class=\"goodh-prop-in-content-mpu_2\" id=\"goodh-3485426679\" style=\"margin-top: 20px;margin-bottom: 20px;margin-right: 0px;display: block;clear: both;width: 300px;\"><div class=\"goodh-adlabel\">Advertisements<\/div><!--noptimize--><div class=\"GRVMpuWrapper mobile\">\r\n\t<div class=\"GRVAd inline mobile\" data-ad-type=\"mpu\" data-ad-sizes=\"[[300,250]]\" data-ad-refreshmapping=\"always\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div><!--\/noptimize--><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"widgetopts1520562707 extendedwopts-col col-md-12 col-sm-12 col-xs-12 \"  data-animation-event=\"enters\" >The general rule is that for every inch of tree trunk, your tree will need a litre of water. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"widgetopts1742192396 extendedwopts-col col-md-12 col-sm-12 col-xs-12 \"  data-animation-event=\"enters\" >Making sure the tree stand is full of water everyday will prolong the life of your Christmas tree.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"widgetopts1001002114 extendedwopts-col col-md-12 col-sm-12 col-xs-12 wp-block-image alignnone wp-image-5469 size-full\"  data-animation-event=\"enters\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/www.goodhomesmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/watering_can_wolfgang_rottman.jpg\" alt=\"watering can wolfgang rottman - how to make a real christmas tree last longer - inspiration - goodhomesmagazine.com\" class=\"wp-image-5469\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.goodhomesmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/watering_can_wolfgang_rottman.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.goodhomesmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/watering_can_wolfgang_rottman-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Wolfgang Rottmann on Unsplash<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"widgetopts23128336 extendedwopts-col col-md-12 col-sm-12 col-xs-12 wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/  data-animation-event=\"enters\" >\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"widgetopts2128997292 extendedwopts-col col-md-12 col-sm-12 col-xs-12 wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-related-articles\"  data-animation-event=\"enters\" >RELATED ARTICLES<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"widgetopts1774151000 extendedwopts-col col-md-12 col-sm-12 col-xs-12 wp-block-list\"  data-animation-event=\"enters\" >\n<li  data-animation-event=\"enters\" ><a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodhomesmagazine.com\/inspiration\/when-to-put-up-a-christmas-tree\/\">When to put up your Christmas tree, according to the pros<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li  data-animation-event=\"enters\" ><a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodhomesmagazine.com\/living-room\/christmas-fireplace-decorations\/\">How to decorate your fireplace this Christmas<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li  data-animation-event=\"enters\" ><a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodhomesmagazine.com\/inspiration\/christmas-decorating-trends\/\">Christmas decorating trends: the top ideas for 2024<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"widgetopts1372516466 extendedwopts-col col-md-12 col-sm-12 col-xs-12 wp-block-list\"  data-animation-event=\"enters\" ><\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Hoping your beautiful tree lasts the whole festive season? 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