The problems of displaying a large fresh tree in your living room are largely overblown. Once you have put up a real Christmas tree you might never want to use an artificial tree again. Many people have switched from using real Christmas trees to artificial ones in recent years but that does not mean there still is not a place for fresh trees these days. Here are some guidelines to get you started:<\/p>\n
Preparing for your cut Christmas tree: It is important to be smart when picking the size of a cut tree by measuring the area you are going to use. You will want to protect the flooring in the area where you are going to set up your fresh cut pine because there may be a lot of people traffic, liquid spills or heavy things being dragged around. A fresh Christmas tree is fairly heavy so you might want to think about a way to fasten it to a banister or wall just to be safe. You will need an electrical outlet close by for lights.<\/p>\n
Watering your tree: To assist with water absorption, you can use a handsaw or chainsaw to cut an inch or so off the trunk before setting it in the stand. If you do not want to be concerned about forgetting to add water, you should want to look into some of the many automatic Christmas tree watering systems<\/A>. The amount of water you will need to give your Christmas tree will be determined by how big it is and the humidity in the room. Hot and dry homes will probably mean more frequent watering trips, while colder homes may require a little less watering sessions.<\/p>\n