By now many homes have installed a live Christmas tree as part of their seasonal decorations. Getting the tree set up and decorated is a fun task for every member of the family, including some cats! However, it is easy to forget that a real tree is not a plastic decoration. To keep the tree healthy requires some time throughout the holiday season.

The most important task is to water the tree. The tree has been severed from the roots which supplied water to the tree as a whole and the needles in particular. When you first purchased the tree, the store possibly re-cut the base so that it would be easier for the tree to absorb water. If the store did not do this, then you should have done this before you put the tree in the stand. It is important that you water the tree after you have stabilized the tree in the base. In the first day, a medium sized tree can absorb as much as a full gallon of water. Check the water levels frequently so that it does not dry out. Water in the base will also add weight, which in turn, increases the stability of the tree.

Depending on the location of the tree, the need for water will vary. If an air vent is behind the tree, then it will dry out quicker than if it is placed on a cool Florida room. If your location does have a vent, consider turning the vent off for the duration of the season.

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