10 tips for caring for the Christmas tree

The New Year is always associated with the appearance in the house of a lush green beauty - a Christmas tree. But few people know that it is important not only to beautifully dress a tree, but also to look after it correctly. Only with proper care will it stand for a long time without crumbling and without losing its natural beauty.

Christmas tree selection

How much your New Year tree will stand is directly dependent on its initial state. At the time of purchase, first of all, pay attention to several important factors:

• Do not buy a Christmas tree with lots yellow dead needles. Run your hand along the branches, make sure that the needles do not crumble.
• Can check the quality of the treelifting it above the ground in an upright position and with a little effort knock the log house on the ground. Fallen outer needles indicate that this tree is bad.
• Freshness coniferous plants can always identify by flavor. Break a few needles: if they are not wet and the smell is too weak, the tree has been cut for a long time.

How to bring a Christmas tree into the house

Most people buy a New Year tree and immediately bring it into a warm room. But this is completely wrong. Sudden temperature drop may adversely affect the condition of the plant. The first time you need to store a tree in a cool place (perfect balcony, porch or garage) It is advisable to immediately place the tree in a bucket of water, the temperature of which should be slightly below room temperature. A few days later, the forest beauty can be moved to the house.

Important consider that conifers need wet air, so it’s better to put a humidifier or dishes filled with water in the room. To make the tree stand for a long time, giving the house a unique aroma, it is recommended to place it as far as possible from heat sources (of batteries and heaters).

Features of processing the tree trunk

An important factor affecting the beauty of a forest tree is proper barrel handling before installation. It is necessary to saw off a few centimeters of the trunk, since the resin located in the lower part will not allow the tree to be saturated with moisture. In no case should you touch the bark and base of the tree, as such actions will adversely affect its condition.

Tree setting

The next stage after trimming the trunk is the installation of a forest beauty. It is important to install the pruned tree within 7-8 hours. There are several options for placing the New Year tree:

1. Cross mounting. The presented method is fast enough, but it will not be able to provide a long life for a felled tree.
2. Installation in a bucket of sand. Sand can be purchased at any flower shop - it will help you enjoy conifers for a long time aroma in home. Please note that sand should cover at least 20 cm of the tree trunk. To prevent the tree from fading, you need to regularly water it with cool water.
3. Installation in a container with a water-based nutrient solution. Add 1 spoon of special fertilizer for plants or prepare the mixture yourself. For cooking, use a spoonful of sugar, a pinch of salt and an aspirin tablet.The solution will retain the bright color of the coniferous coating and extend the life of the tree. You can add vinegar or citric acid to the water.

Important install the tree evenly, if necessary, you can use additional support for the trunk. Better to do the installation together: this will allow you to complete the work quickly and efficiently.

The choice of the location of the forest tree in the house

Most masters Feng Shui tend to believe that the New Year period is a time for fulfilling desires and true magic. The location of the tree plays an important role in later life and the implementation of the plan.

• It is believed that sick people You can not install a "dead" tree (artificial). The Christmas tree must be alive, and by placing it in the center of the room, you are guaranteed strengthen health.
• If you dream find true love, place the tree in the east.
• Would you like to gain wealth? New Year's coniferous plant should be located in the southeast.
• A Christmas tree located on the west side of the house, will contribute to pregnancy and childbirth,
• in the north - will help to reach heights in career growth.

Original places for a New Year tree

Not sure how to surprise guests on New Year's Eve? And why not make a splash with an ordinary Christmas tree? There are several original options for its location, which will certainly conquer your friends and relatives:

• Hang from the ceiling. In America, they actively hang the New Year tree upside down. At the same time, it is important that the Christmas tree is not too large, and the mount is securely fixed in the ceiling. The presented arrangement looks harmonious, and also allows you to save space in the room.
• Set a tree on a holiday table. Of course, in this case, the coniferous plant should be small. At the same time, the main attribute of the New Year will stand out especially brightly and allow guests to enjoy the atmosphere of the holiday.

Water selection

Water is one of the main aspects that directly affect the condition of the tree. Do not use cleaned fluid in the home filter. The mineral-salt balance of filtered water may not be very useful for a forest beauty.

Bottled or distilled liquid also has a small amount of salts in its composition, but in extreme cases it can be used to water the tree. The ideal solution is to water the tree with water from well or wells.

How to dress up a Christmas tree

If you think that the decoration of the coniferous beauty does not affect her condition in any way - you are deeply mistaken. It is not recommended to hang too many toys on one branch - the tree may be damaged. Spread the jewelry across all branches so that the load is even.

The choice of lights for decoration

Particular attention should be paid. electric garland: check the correct operation of the device and the absence of damage to the wire. Poor decoration will affect not only the condition of the tree, but also your safety. To prevent the tree from heating it is better to use a garland with LED lights. It is not recommended to leave the garland on all night - watch for fire safety in the house.

Caring for the tree after installation

Daily proper care for the Christmas tree will allow you to enjoy the beauty of the tree for a long time. Keep in mind that even the most careful care will not allow a forest tree to stand in your house for longer than a month. Conifers love cool and strong humidification that cannot be provided at home. Would you like the forest queen to please you all winter? Only way out - Install it on the loggia or in the garage. No matter which tree you choose: spruce or pine: they all require careful maintenance and constant watering.

So that the needles do not lose their bright color - Regularly spray the plant with water at room temperature. Conifers love moisture, but you should not fill the tree: water it it as the soil dries, several times a week. If possible, reduce the temperature in the house as much as possible - this way you will significantly extend the life of the tree.

Is juice and fallen needles - reasons for panic?

It is important to regularly check the tree trunk for leaking juice. If it appears, it is advisable to immediately remove the sticky liquid, as it may contaminate floor or furniturestanding next to. Over time, the juice dries and is quite difficult to eliminate without specially designed cleaning agents.

Fallen needles appeared under a tree? This is not a reason for panic - they will fall in any case. If there are too many needles, revise the care of a coniferous woman in the forest: perhaps you forgot to water it or placed it too close to a heat source?
If you forgot to water the tree, and it began to dry - once again cut off the end of the trunk by several centimeters. This procedure will allow the tree to absorb much more moisture, making up for its shortage.

Pets and Christmas tree

Every owner knows that pets always show an excessive interest in new items. The Christmas tree will certainly not be an exception. It is important to protect the tree trunk from claws cats or dogs. Try using several valid ways to protect the tree:

• Wrap the barrel with garlands or cloth. The material will hide sensitive bark from external damage.
• Take a large box, turn it over and cut a hole in which to fit the tree. Set the tree in a drawer, taking care not to damage the lower branches.

Try not to hang easily breaking toys on lower branches. If animals show an increased interest in the tree, try limiting the location of the pet and plants in the same room. Remember, the Christmas tree is a unique tree, it is extremely sensitive, it reacts sharply to all changes in the environment.

Artificial or living?

Many people doubt which tree is better to choose - artificial or living. Each of them has its advantages and disadvantages, but the aroma of fresh needles can not be replaced. A good alternative to both options is a hand-made tree of coniferous branches. It is enough to tie them with a rope or fix on a prepared basis, place the product in a container with water and enjoy the aroma of the holiday.