Do you have that first Christmas tree that you had to take care of and install yourself? This article will discuss how to choose a good Christmas tree, install it, and decorate it with Christmas decorations. Make sure your Christmas is the happiest day of the year. So, keep reading!
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Part 1 of 3: Choosing and Saving a Christmas Tree
Step 1. Know what kind of tree you want
The greener the color, the better – but you have to make sure the leaves aren't painted (of course, there are some cypress plantations that actually do that). You can get a lot of information about Christmas trees if you take the time to visit the cypress (especially Christmas tree) plantations near your home, but you can read the following general descriptions:
- Fraser, douglas, and balsam spruce trees are good choices because they have shorter foliage. Look at the bottom of the tree to see how many leaves have fallen. The foliage of this type of spruce can break loudly when the tree is new.
- Scottish and Virginia pines can also be ideal Christmas tree choices. The leaves of this type of cypress are longer, so fallen leaves are often tucked between tree branches. Spread your arms between the branches – how many leaves have fallen?
- The spruce spruce (blue spruce or Colorado spruce) is a beautiful tree, but the foliage is too sharp so it is not a good tree to install in a family home with small children.
- The cypress spruce is a lovely Christmas decoration addition, but the branches aren't so strong that they can't hold up the bulky ornaments. You may consider choosing this tree if you are only going to decorate it with lights and ribbons.
Step 2. Buy a Christmas tree and its supports
It is important that you know the size of the room where you will be placing the Christmas tree (of course you know the size, right?), so that you can install the Christmas tree successfully. What tree is right for you? You need a tall tree and the width is right. So make sure you don't choose a tree that can easily be inserted into the house through the door, but that takes up half the room!
- It would be better if you buy a Christmas tree as early as possible because the selection of Christmas trees available is still very fresh and you can choose the best. In addition, many cypress plantations are starting to cut the trees and leave the trees after they are cut. The tree you choose may do better if you take care of it for a week or two, rather than being left on the plantation for so long.
- A spruce plantation can help you provide Christmas tree support if you don't already have one. You should choose supports that can be adjusted to any size, not small round supports that can only support certain trees. In addition, the supports must be able to hold at least a gallon of water.
Step 3. If you are buying a bundled tree, first observe which side looks best
When the leaves and branches of a tree are tangled, it can be difficult to choose which side of the tree you want to display. So, before packing the tree, mark the center of the tree that looks the neatest when displayed. That way when installing the tree, you don't have to try twisting and lifting it to see which side is good for display.
Step 4. You can store the tree in a cool, dark place if you wish
Since buying a tree early is the best option and you want to celebrate Thanksgiving at the right time, keep the tree in the garage or similar place until you want to install it. Place the tree trunk in a bucket, flush it with water, and do regular checks every one or two days.
- If you leave your tree standing on your veranda and exposed to sunlight, it may start to dry out (which should be avoided). Store the tree in a humid, but cool place as much as possible.
- If you are storing a tree you purchased (for more than 8 hours), you will need to trim the base of the main trunk about 1.3 cm from the bottom, before you install the tree in the room. In this way, the tree will come back fresh and can absorb more water, just like flowers whose stems must be cut if they are to be placed in a flower vase.
Step 5. Shake the tree before you install it
Regardless of the type of tree you have, don't make the leaves and twigs on the tree fall all at once. Shake the tree outside to remove dead leaves before you install it. Making the floor messy and full of tree branches before you put on the Christmas decorations is not a good idea.
Part 2 of 3: Installing the Christmas Tree
Step 1. Determine where to install the tree
In addition to having to think about the ceiling height and width needed, you also have to install the tree away from heat sources. Simply installing the tree near a ventilation opening that circulates heat can dry out the tree much more quickly than usual.
- These two things are the main things to consider. However, you should also think about pets or children approaching the tree, the possibility of the tree falling (or hitting something under it), and whether the tree is a roadblock. But above all, keep the tree away from heat sources!
- Have we warned in advance not to install the tree too close to the fireplace in the house? Your Christmas Day will be the worst time of the year if your house catches fire because of the placement of Christmas decorations that you didn't really think about beforehand.
Step 2. Mount the tree in the support with the good looking side facing out
This problem depends on the tree support you have. You may have to tighten the screws and slightly tilt the tree to make the tree look straight. Regardless of how you do it, you have to make sure that the tree stands strong! You don't need to screw any screws into the tree, but they should be screwed in tightly so the supports don't move.
Step 3. Immediately add at least 4 liters of water to the bucket that holds the Christmas tree trunk
The cut you (or the cypress planter) just made in the trunk will cause the tree to become very thirsty. However, you can relieve it by giving it enough water; You've bought a tree support that can hold a lot of water, right?
Always make sure that the water you pour touches the base of the tree trunk. Otherwise, a layer of tree sap will form and you will need to cut the trunk again, as the tree cannot absorb water through the sap
Step 4. Place the tree bag around the support at the base of the tree
Of course, this is advice from experienced people. As well as being a place for fallen leaves and branches to fall off so you can clean up this dirt very easily when you're done, you can also remove any ornaments you've attached to the tree by grabbing and tugging at the pouch; and your tree will be wrapped up and ready to be re-saved. Tada!
Part 3 of 3: Decorating and Caring for Trees
Step 1. Cover the tree bag with another layer
While the tree bag is easy to use, it doesn't look very Christmas-like. So, cover the tree bag with another layer (one of the decorative covers that go around the base of the tree, just under the gifts). Until the tree bag is designed with an image on the theme of Rudolph's deer, you'll need to cover the tree bag with another layer of cover.
Step 2. Attach the Christmas lights to the tree
The first step in decorating a Christmas tree should be to install Christmas lights. Whether it's a plastic Christmas tree or an actual fir tree, the thing to remember about attaching lights to a Christmas tree (perhaps this isn't what your dad did) is to hang them along the branches, not over the branches like the newbies do.
- First, imagine that you are dividing the tree into three tall sections – the same number as the number of lights you have. Ideally you have at least five strands of lights. Another suggestion is, you can use more environmentally friendly LED bulbs, so you can also prevent the lamp fuse from blowing.
- Attach the first strand of lights to the top of the tree. Wrap the strands in the tree branches from top to bottom; on each branch, loop the strands so that the wires are not too visible.
- Repeat for each strand of lights. When you're done, try to step back and look at the lighting arrangement on the Christmas tree by squinting. Do you see any dark gaps because there are no light strings attached? If so, readjust the strands again.
Step 3. Add ornaments to the tree
Ornaments to be installed may be free depending on each family member; or you can also embellish with the look of a theme in a highly coordinated installation. You could just put in the Christmas lights, or combine the lights with ribbon, or you could take out all the decorations you have and put them on. Make sure you look at the decorations on the tree from a little distance every few minutes, to ensure that the Christmas decorations and decorations are spread evenly across the tree.
Step 4. Always make sure the tree has enough water
For the first few weeks, a tree that is 2.1m tall should be given 1.9l of water every day. Then as previously mentioned, make sure there is enough water! If you take good care of the tree, it can last more than a month.
No need to worry about preservatives that people offer. Your tree only needs plain water. You just have to make sure that the water you give the tree is enough. If the tree runs out of water, be diligent about refilling the bucket
Tips
- Apart from not overheating the tree, you should also pay attention to the heat source on it. Make sure the lights don't overheat the tree and turn off the lights when you sleep.
- Wear a long-sleeved top and gloves when you decorate the Christmas tree. Spruce leaves and twigs can prick your skin.
- In some areas, at least in the UK, you can rent live cypress trees planted in pots for celebrations. This tree will have to be returned to the plantation that rents it out after Christmas, so that the tree can grow bigger. Then, you can rent it again at Christmas next year if you want.
