Cut off the bottom of the trunk (at least an inch).Our entire team of sales associates is here to help you find everything you need to make the holidays merry and bright for your family this Christmas season. Bring the entire family down to Hicks Nurseries in Westbury. Nothing compares with the fragrance of a real Christmas tree in your home during the holidays. Water also keeps the tree fragrant.Īdd Prolong Tree Preservative to the water to keep the sap running and your tree looking fresher, longer. Water is important because it prevents the needles from drying and dropping off and the boughs from drooping. If a seal does form, another fresh cut will need to be made or the tree will begin to wilt and drop its needles.Ī tree will absorb as much as a gallon of water or more in the first 24 hours and one or more quarts a day thereafter. A seal of dried sap will form over the cut stump in four to six hours if the water drops below the base of the tree, preventing the tree from absorbing water later when the tree stand is refilled. In order to keep your Christmas tree fresh, it is very important to keep the tree stand filled with water. Tighten the stands bolts and fill the base with water. Bring the tree indoors and place it in the stand.
Then place your fresh cut tree stand on top of the bag. Spread the tree removal bag on the ground to protect floors and carpets from possible moisture. If it does, you’ll need to make a new cut prior to bringing the tree indoors.Ĭlear space in the room where you plan to display your Christmas tree. Keep the trunk of the tree immersed in a bucket of water so that sap from the tree does not form over the cut stump and block the trees ability to absorb water. Keep your Christmas tree in a sheltered, unheated area such as a porch or garage to protect it from the wind and sun until you are ready to bring it indoors. Hicks Nurseries in Nassau County, NY has everything you need to decorate your tree for the holidays including Christmas ornaments, garlands, light sets, stars and angels, ornament hooks and extension cords. Also, purchase a tree removal bag which will help to protect your floors and make clean up easier at the end of the season. Choose a real Christmas tree stand that holds a gallon of water or more. If you do not own a fresh cut tree stand, now would be the time to purchase one. They have good needle retention and a strong fragrance.Īfter purchasing your tree, one of our friendly sales associates will make a clean cut to the base of the tree, trim away stray branches and net and load the tree onto your vehicle at no charge.
Known for its strong fragrance and shape, balsam fir trees are considered the classic Christmas tree.
Balsam Fir Live Christmas Trees have deep green soft needles.Ensure that your real tree will last throughout the Christmas season by following these tips:Īt Hicks Nurseries you will find a huge selection of premium grade trees to choose from including: Our selection includes thousands of premium grade balsam, fraser and blue fir trees. Here at Hicks Nurseries, we offer the finest and freshest trees available. Nothing captures the feeling of the holiday season more than the fragrant scent of a real Christmas tree.
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