Rudolph's Tree Care Tips
Once you collect your tree take it straight home to get it into water.
If you are able, cut 10 or 20mm off the bottom of the trunk to take away the sap that has built up where it was cut to allow the flow of water into the tree, then get it straight into water.
Your tree will drink a surprisingly large amount of water while it is fresh.
Have a family member take charge of ensuring there is always water covering the cut end of the trunk.
Rudolph Reckons, it helps to put some Aspirin or Disprin into the first bowl of water. This is what your Grandmother (or Great Grandmother) would have done with freshly cut roses . It helps with keeping your tree fresh and green.
Direct sunlight is the enemy of the cut Christmas tree. This will turn the needles brown. If your beautiful tree is displayed in a window, consider pulling a curtain to shade it when the sun is beaming in.
If you want your tree looking it’s best on the big day and you have difficulty doing all of the above you can always collect it closer to Christmas.
We have our ‘Choose Now, Cut Later ‘ service available so you can secure your perfect tree today, and collect it at a later date.