From finding out which trees shed less than others to minimizing the dreaded tree topple, here are expert-approved ways to set up a Christmas tree while saving your sanity.
When a Christmas tree is up and lit, it’s a magical thing. But achieving that goal isn’t always joy to the world. There’s the schlepping. And the shedding. And don’t even get us started on the sap. But with a few handy tips, bringing the tree home won’t mean needing a new paint job or wood floors.
• Some species shed less than others, so ask what’s what as you shop around. “Douglas fir is the most popular and holds its needles well, but can cost more,” says Swift. “Nordmann fir and balsam fir also have great needle retention.”• “Use a moving blanket to hug and protect your tree while in transport and avoid damaging walls and floors,” says Swift. The blanket will also protect your car from sap.
• For a chic way to catch those inevitable falling needles, Swift suggests a sheepskin rug or soft throw blanket instead of a traditional skirt.• Prevent shedding by hydrating. “Your tree will drink the most water on its first day home — up to a gallon in the first 24 hours!” notes Swift. “Check the tree stand daily, and add water when levels get low.”
• If you have curious kids or pets, however, “just add simple white lights but keep the tree ornament-free,” suggests Becker. “Or keep ornaments minimal and stick to wood, plastic or soft stuff — nothing glass or breakable — especially at the bottom of the tree, where cats tend to bat around ornaments.”
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