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Christmas Tree Care

Our trees grow from grade 'A' seedlings & they are 100% organically grown - no chemicals. Along with our guanteed FRESH CUT, our trees are famous for being long-lasting, but they don't just magically stay fresh. Your tree needs your help once it's inside your home...

After Purchasing Your Tree

The first thing to check is the stump of your tree - is it a fresh cut? Ask us!

 

All the 'Pine' trees (long needles) form a natural 'seal' on the bottom of the trunk after being cut from the field. This seal helps the tree retain it's moisture, so it won't dry out. These are the trees my grandfather used to ship to Florida because they can be cut early and don't dry out...

 

Once you get your tree home, you will need to cut a sliver off the bottom of the tree to remove the seal and then immediately put the tree into the stand filled with regular tap water.

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Only make a flat cut straight across. Never cut at an angle or V-shape, thinking it will help the tree drink water, and never drill a hole--all of these actually make drinking water worse for the tree.

 

If you bring your tree home, but don't have your tree stand set-up yet, that's ok! Just leave your tree outside in the cold, while you get ready inside...

 

Once your tree stand is out & filled with water, you're ready for the tree! Go outside and cut 1/2 inch off the bottom of the tree. Pine trees have* to have a fresh cut. For the Fir & Spruce trees (short needles), they only need a fresh cut if the base of the trunk is dirty, or if it's been cut longer than 24hrs. Dirt and air clogs the pores on the stump of the tree, which hinders the tree's ability to suck up water. This causes your tree to drink too slowly and will dry out faster.

 

Carry your tree inside (make sure your freshly cut stump doesn't touch the ground or any dirt) and put it straight into the stand with water (don't put the tree into a stand without water).

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Thawing 

This is a critical stage in determining your trees ability to last through Christmas. As soon as your tree feels any temperature warmer than sitting directly outside in the cold winter snow, it must be put into water (even just a bucket of water if it's thawing in a garage).

 

The smallest hint of warmth will trigger your trees desire to drink water. If your tree begins to thaw without water, this will immediately start to deteriorate your trees ability to retain its needles. *Once your tree is given the chance to 'be thirsty', your tree is already drying out.

 

For example, if your tree is filled with snow and you want it to 'thaw' inside the garage before bring it into your living room, we strongly suggest filling a bucket of water, sticking the tree in it and letting it lean against the wall until you are ready to bring it inside.

If you bring your tree straight inside and into the tree stand, but you want to leave it overnight before decorating it, you must fill the tree stand with water during this time.

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Remember, the tree is thirsty *as* it's thawing, not after.

Should I add Sugar?
 
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No. Similar to using pesticides, anything you add to your tree that your tree doesn't naturally get from Mother Nature, won't help it...

 

When your tree is growing in the field, does it rain sprite or sugar? No. In fact, these myths have been debunked and some of these additives (including plant/fertilizer ones) caused heavy needle loss.

 

Our trees are grown from grade 'A' seedlings and without* the use of harmful pesticides/chemicals-- your tree from us is healthy & fresh! For the best needle retention & a long lasting tree, just use regular tap water.

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*I put my Scotch Pine up on Thanksgiving weekend (to test this out), with regular water, and it lasted me through Christmas.

Watering Your Tree Regularly

 

The first 48hrs are critical! Our freshly-cut trees can consume a gallon of water in just 24 hours! Some, like the White Pine, will drink a gallon a day for the first 3 days before it starts to slow down. Fill the tree stand with water and keep it filled. Never let the water level go below the tree's base. 

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Remember, if your stand went dry, your tree went dry.

Home Temperature, Child Safety, Pet Friendly

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All our trees are 100% organically grown and safe for children and pets. Have peace of mind with your Christmas tree this holiday season!

 

Indoors, try to place your tree in the coolest area of your home (warm/hot rooms make your tree dry out faster, regardless of how much water you give it).

 

Keep the tree away from heating ducts and other heat sources - especially indoor fireplaces because this will dry your tree out in a matter of days, leaving not only a severe fire hazard, but also a very prickly tree that is unsafe for children and pets. The lower the temperature, the better the tree will do.

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Windows are not* a good place for your tree, if the window gets the sun all day. The sun will warm the tree and dry out your needles quicker. Additionally, leaving your string of lights on all day, or overnight, will slowly dry out your needles because the lights give off a bit of heat.

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*The Secret To A Long-Lasting Christmas Tree

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Plain ol' water in the tree stand is the vital element. That's we we do and we've been doing this for decades ...of course, Christmas movies, family game nights and some carolling never hurt! ;)

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