How to care for your Fresh Christmas Tree

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Posted: 26 November 21

Tip 1: Trim and Water your tree

Before you set your tree up in the house, its a good idea to give it a big drink water to avoid it drying out. Cut 25mm off the trunk and securely place it in a bucket of water until you're ready to bring it into the house. Cutting the trunk means it can take in more water, similar to how you would fresh flowers.

2: Give it a shake

When you're ready to bring the tree into the house (whilst still outside) remove the netting and shake the tree to remove any dead needles or insects who may have been using it as a holiday home. Trust us, this will result in a lot less hoovering when you bring it in!

3: Choose a good Christmas Tree stand

Make sure you choose a stand that can hold a good amount of water as Christmas trees need approximately 500ml - 1 litre of water a day depending on the size of the tree.

4: Lay down a Christmas Tree skirt

It may be worth laying down a Christmas tree skirt (or something similar) before bringing the tree into the house. This will help protect flooring from any water that might escape when you water your tree and will also help capture any needles that drop.

5: Keep away from radiators

Locate your tree away from any heat sources such as radiators. Being too close to a radiator will result in your tree drying out and losing its needles faster.

6: Water your tree everyday

Water your tree every day to keep it looking it's best. A dehydrated tree will start to droop, wilt and drop its needles, so it's important to give it a minimum of 500ml of water a day.

We hope our top tips will help you keep your tree looking healthy throughout the festive period.

Here at Farndon Fields, we've got premium Nordmann Fir and Norway Spruce Christmas trees. We also offer a delivery service in Market Harborough and the surrounding local areas and areas slightly further outside of Market Harborough. Delivery from £5.00. So come visit us and find your perfect tree. Please see below for our delivery areas.

Day of the Week	Delivery Schedule
Tuesday	Market Harborough, Great Bowden, Clipston, Sibbertoft, Welford, Naseby, North & South Kilworth, Husbands Bosworth, Cottesbrooke, East Farndon, Rothwell, Desborough, Braybrooke, Great Oxendon, Arthingworth, Kelmarsh, Maidwell, Draughton, Harrington, Thorpe Underwood, Broughton, Mawsley, Old, Walgrave, Kettering, Kibworth, Great Glen, Burton Overy, Little Stretton, Great Stretton, Oadby, Wigston.
Wednesday	No deliveries
Thursday	Market Harborough, Great Bowden, Sutton Bassett, Weston by Welland, Ashley, Medbourne, Dingley, Wilbarston, Stoke Albany, Brampton Ash, Lubenham, Foxton, Gumley The Langtons, Theddingworth, Marston Trussell, East Farndon, Corby.
Friday	Market Harborough, Little Bowden,Great Bowden,Lubenham, East Farndon, Kibworth, Fleckney, Smeeton Westerby, Saddington, Mowsley Rothwell, Desborough, Braybrooke.
Saturday	No deliveries