Tips For Keeping Your Tree From Dropping Needles
If you’ve ever had a Christmas tree that didn’t stay alive very well, you know how annoying it can be to have your floor peppered with needles. They’re pokey; they clog up your vacuum, and it makes your tree look bare and crispy. But there are ways to help slow down this process. Here are some tips for keeping your Christmas tree from shedding needles.
You know, if you hate having a tree that sheds its needles, you can always just purchase an artificial tree. They’re safer because they pose less of a fire hazard (as opposed to a real tree). Just remember that an artificial tree is not without its own safety issues. For example, trees that spin on their bases are unsafe to leave unattended. Other artificial trees have their own set of safety hazards. But that is a topic for another time. The point is, if having shedding needles really bugs you, just go out and buy an artificial tree.
Proper care of your Christmas tree starts before you’ve even purchased it. Finding a healthy tree is the best way to prevent your Christmas tree from shedding needles. So when you go to choose a tree, choose one that is not already on the verge of death. Your best bet is to choose a healthy looking tree that is still growing and then cut it yourself. Your tree will last longer if it hasn’t been sitting around already dead for the past several weeks.