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You can keep your Christmas tree looking healthy and happy
until New Year's if you follow a few simple guidelines. 
- Always select and buy the freshest tree possible, one
that is cut the day you bring it home.
- Cut 1 inch off the base, place the tree in a bucket of
water, and stand it in a cool, shady place if you don't
plan to set it up right away.
- When you bring it inside to set up, cut 1/2 inch to 1
inch off the base of the trunk.
- Make sure the tree stand can hold at least 1 gallon of
water. Add plain water.
- Water the tree every day.
- If the water level drops below the cut end of the trunk,
a seal will form and prevent the tree from absorbing any
more water. If this happens, you will have to make another
cut in the trunk.
- Keep the tree away from vents and sources of heat.
- Use miniature light sets instead of standard size ones.
The former produce less heat and the tree will dry out less
quickly.
- Add soda to the water to keep the tree fresh. This also
works well in cut flower arrangements.
- If your tree isn't drawing water, use hot water in the
stand. It will melt the seal at the end of the trunk.
- Adding either brown sugar or aspirin to the water when
you water your christmas tree will keep it fresh longer.
- Use 1 teaspoon of plant nutrient to 1 gallon of water
to meet the tree's nutrient requirements.
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