We’ve outlined some basic tips to ensure you get the most out of your Holiday Christmas tree.

• If you are not planning to set your tree up in your house the day you bring it home, keep it in a sheltered, unheated area such as a porch or garage to protect it from the sun and the wind until you are ready to bring it indoors. Keep it immersed in a bucket of water so that sap does not form over the cut stump and block the tree's ability to absorb water.
• When you bring your tree indoors, start with a stable tree stand that will hold your tree without tipping and provide enough water (1 quart of water per inch of stem diameter). 
• Clear a space large enough to handle the diameter of your tree and stay away from heat sources.
• For trees that have been cut longer than 4 hours, make a fresh cut of about a ½” disk from the base of the trunk for water uptake.
• Secure the tree in the stand making sure it is straight and add water. 
• Water temperature doesn’t matter and no additives are needed.
• The tree will require a lot of water initially, so make sure there is plenty of water for uptake. A tree can absorb as much as a gallon of water in the first 24 hours.
• Daily watering is important to prevent the needles from drying and dropping off. Water also keeps the tree fragrant.