Indoor heating dries the air, causing branches to grow brittle and droop under the weight of ornaments. Fill a spray bottle with water and mist your tree once a day; this keeps limbs strong and means fewer needles fall to the floor. A humidifier in the room helps too.
Four Tricks to Keep Your Christmas Tree in Shape
If you're a fan of live Christmas trees, you know the delicious piney smell that fills your home for weeks, along with the falling needles and wobbly tree stands that come with it. Here are a few pro tips to keep your tree in tip-top shape all through the holidays.
Droop-Proof Branches With a Spray Bottle
Your Tree Will Last Longer With the Right Lights
Simply stringing LED lights on your tree can keep it fresh weeks longer. Unlike traditional lights, LEDs provide light but not heat, which prevents your tree from drying out.
Prevent Topples With a Hidden Line
Wrap a piece of clear fishing line around the middle of the trunk, then attach it to a small hook behind it on the wall. Fishing line is strong and transparent, so it keeps your tree upright and accident-proof without anyone noticing.
Pet-Proof Your Pine With Aluminum Foil
To dissuade furry friends from taking a swipe at ornaments, place aluminum foil around the base of your tree; pets, especially cats, don't like the crunching underfoot and will avoid the area. A mix of orange essential oil and water sprayed around the base also works, since cats hate citrus.
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