First Time Live Christmas Tree Advice Please?
I have always had a live tree, so hopefully I can help. First, cedar or don't loose needles as badly. Measure your space first so you don't get a tree that is too big. I usually buy the weekend after Thanksgiving. It will last fine if you make sure not to let it run out of water. Get one of those cheap vinyl/felt backed table cloths and put down underneath to protect your floor. The round plastic stands with a big base give you more room for water and are more stable. You can buy a bottle of liquid to add to the water to keep it fresh. DO NOT LET THE WATER GO BELOW THE BOTTOM OF THE TRUNK!! When you get it home trim the bottom a half inch or so to give you a fresh trunk and put immediately in water. If you aren't going to put it up immediately, then put in a bucket of water. The first few days it will really drink a lot, so water several times a day. Then you should be ok if you check it morning and night. Just look for a tree that is pretty on all sides and doesn't have any big gaps.