What is the best way to keep my Christmas tree fresh and green for as long as possible? What about preservatives? — George

You can think of your Christmas tree as a flower arrangement: Much of what we do to keep a cut flower arrangement fresh as long as possible also applies to a cut Christmas tree.

Keeping your Christmas tree fresh and green, however, is more than just a matter of keeping it attractive. Christmas trees become more of a fire hazard once they dry out.

First, make sure the tree you buy is fresh. Then do three important things:

1. RECUT THE TRUNK of the tree so it can absorb water from its base. You can generally have this done where you buy your tree. It is better, however, to do it yourself once you get the tree home. That way you can put the tree into the water imme

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