Getting to decorate a real tree is something that many people find cozy in the December darkness. But it can quickly turn into a nightmare when the entire home is filled with needles in just a few days.
Luckily, there are a few things that can help you get that cozy Christmas feeling. The gardener Victoria Skoglund visited News morning on Saturday to share their best Christmas tree tips.
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The trick to making the Christmas tree last until Christmas
First of all, there is a big difference between spruce and fir. If you have a Christmas tree that bares after only a few days, it may be because it is a few weeks old. Therefore, it is important that the tree is fresh so that it stays nice right up until Christmas.
It is also important not to skimp on water for the tree.
– The trick when bringing in a cut down fir tree is that they want a lot of water. So you shouldn’t let them dry out, says Victoria Skoglund in Nyhetsmorgon.