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How to keep your Christmas tree fresh and green until New Year’s Day

Introduction: Why Keeping Your Christmas Tree Fresh Matters

The holidays are a great time to bring home a fresh-cut Christmas tree. But once the holiday season ends, so do the festivities — and it can be hard to keep that tree looking fresh and green throughout the rest of the year.

There are plenty of ways to keep your tree looking its best all year long, though.

Follow these tips and you’ll have a happy holiday for years to come:

  • Keep your tree in water until Christmas Eve. This will prevent it from drying out before you bring it into the house. You can use an old bucket or bowl that can be thrown away after Christmas or a large plastic container that can be reused year after year. Remove any branches that may be broken or damaged before putting your tree in water.
  • Make sure there are no holes or leaks in the container holding your tree so that no water will leak out onto the floor while you’re away from home during the holidays. You should also place something under the container so that if water does leak out, it won’t damage your flooring material or cause mold to grow inside your home.
  • When you’re ready to bring your new Christmas tree indoors, cut off about 3 inches of the trunk below where its branches begin so that it fits easily through doors without knocking them off their hinges.
  • Make sure that your Christmas tree is well-watered before you bring it inside your house. Many people think they can just set their tree up and let it drink from its base — but that’s not enough water for most trees. Instead, fill up a bucket with warm water and dunk the entire tree into the bucket (make sure not to submerge any lights). Let it sit in there for 15 minutes before bringing it indoors. Then, make sure to keep giving your tree at least one more bucket of water every day until New Year’s Day — even if it doesn’t seem like the base needs it anymore!
  • When you get home from the shops, cut off any damaged branches and place them in water immediately to prevent them from drying out and dying completely. If possible, choose a Christmas tree with fewer branches so that you have no need to worry about removing damaged ones later on!
  • Keep your Christmas tree out of direct sunlight during the day and put it somewhere cool when you aren’t around to look after it (such as a garage). This will help the water stay fresh for longer and keep the needles from drying out prematurely!
  • Every few days, give your Christmas tree a fresh dose of water – but make sure that there are no leaves floating on top or pieces of bark or needles floating around in there! You should also check to see if any parts of the trunk are turning brown.
  • When decorating your tree, make sure that all ornaments are placed on branches that bend towards each other rather than away from each other — this will help prevent breakage as the branches move with changes in humidity.
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How to style your pre-lit Christmas tree like an expert

When the holidays roll around, it’s time to decorate your home with festive Christmas décor. A Christmas tree is a must-have for any holiday season, and it’s also a great way to bring some extra warmth and cheer into your home.

But what if you don’t have the time or resources to buy a live tree? There’s no need to worry — artificial trees are an excellent alternative. Here are some tips on how you can style your pre-lit Christmas tree this holiday:

Change up your ornaments.

If you have been using the same old ornaments for years, maybe it’s time to try something new! All those old ornaments can make your tree look old and boring. Instead of sticking with tradition this year, why not mix things up? Try adding new color combinations or unique styles that will be sure to get everyone talking!

Add some greenery.

It’s not just about the ornaments — greenery also makes a big difference in the overall look of your pre-lit Christmas tree! If you’re looking for something more traditional, go for pinecones and holly leaves; however, if you want something more modern, try adding wreaths made from fabric strips instead. The possibilities are endless.

First of all, if you’re using a pre-lit Christmas tree, make sure that all of the bulbs light up before you put on any decorations. You don’t want to have to take them off just because they don’t work! Next, make sure that your branches aren’t tangled or bent out of shape by spreading them out on the floor before hanging them on the tree. This will help them look fuller and fuller each time you add something new!

When you’re ready to decorate your home for the holidays, there are so many ways to style your pre-lit Christmas tree. Here are a few ideas to get you started.

The traditionalist: If you love the classic look of a white tree with silver and gold accents, this is the way to go. The color scheme works well with any style of decorating and can be dressed up or down, depending on how much time you want to spend on decorating and how much money you want to spend on decorations.

The glamour girl: If you like things that sparkle and shine, this is the way to go. You can dress up your tree with rhinestones, sequins and other shiny bits of ornamentation that will create glitzy accents throughout your home.

The modernist: If you prefer more contemporary styles in your home decor, consider using multi-colored lights or LED lights, instead of traditional incandescent bulbs. These have become more popular due to their energy efficiency compared with incandescent bulbs, which also produce less heat when they burn out compared with LEDs or incandescents (which are great for those who suffer from allergies).

Go for a full-on theme. If you want to go all out, choose a color scheme and decorate the tree accordingly. For example, go with red and green if you’re going for an old-fashioned Christmas look or opt for white and gold if you want something more modern. This will help keep your focus and make your home feel more festive.