Tree Care
The following steps will help to minimise needle drop (although please bear in mind they cannot eradicate it altogether!)
The Right Tree Stand
Make sure you have a suitable water holding tree stand for your tree. If you don't we will be selling them at our tree sale. See our tree stands for more information
Plan Ahead
Don’t bring your Christmas Tree into a warm environment as soon as you have collected it – this would be like coming out of a sauna and jumping into a pool of ice for the tree. Prepare the room where the tree will be positioned by turning off any heating. If the tree is going to be near a source of heat, such as a radiator, either turn off the heat source or find an alternate location. Warm lights can also be problem.
Ultimately, this helps the tree from loosing moisture from it’s needles and should make the tree last longer and look fresher.
Receiving The Tree
When you get your tree home cut about half an inch off the stump in order to open the pores of the tree; this helps the tree to draw up water and stay fresh - or ask us to do this when you buy your tree. Keep the tree outside in a cool place standing in water with the net on before bringing it indoors. Do not remove the net until the tree has been brought in as it can be difficult to manoeuvre unwrapped.
Before bringing the tree indoors, bang the bottom of the tree to remove any loose needles which the tree naturally sheds throughout it’s life. We find it’s best if you stand the tree indoors within a water holding Christmas Tree Stand.
The Right Tree Stand
Make sure you have a suitable water holding tree stand for your tree. If you don't we will be selling them at our tree sale. See our tree stands for more information
Plan Ahead
Don’t bring your Christmas Tree into a warm environment as soon as you have collected it – this would be like coming out of a sauna and jumping into a pool of ice for the tree. Prepare the room where the tree will be positioned by turning off any heating. If the tree is going to be near a source of heat, such as a radiator, either turn off the heat source or find an alternate location. Warm lights can also be problem.
Ultimately, this helps the tree from loosing moisture from it’s needles and should make the tree last longer and look fresher.
Receiving The Tree
When you get your tree home cut about half an inch off the stump in order to open the pores of the tree; this helps the tree to draw up water and stay fresh - or ask us to do this when you buy your tree. Keep the tree outside in a cool place standing in water with the net on before bringing it indoors. Do not remove the net until the tree has been brought in as it can be difficult to manoeuvre unwrapped.
Before bringing the tree indoors, bang the bottom of the tree to remove any loose needles which the tree naturally sheds throughout it’s life. We find it’s best if you stand the tree indoors within a water holding Christmas Tree Stand.
Preventing Needle Drop
While we supply premium quality trees the trees are natural and can drop small amounts of needles while they are living.
Recycling
Many local authorities offer recycling schemes after the festive period – please dispose of your tree in accordance with your local recycling policies.
Epsom and Ewell
Epsom & Ewell Council will operate a free real Christmas tree recycling collection for all residents. Collections will take place on your normal collection days during weeks commencing Monday 11 and Monday 25 January. Check your collection day. Leave your real Christmas tree (all decorations removed) in a clearly visible place next to your refuse bin and they will collect it separately for recycling. Don't cut up your tree, it's easier for them to handle whole.
While we supply premium quality trees the trees are natural and can drop small amounts of needles while they are living.
- Lower the room temperature and minimise any draughts by keeping doors closed
- Bring indoors with the mesh intact
- Cut the mesh carefully so to avoid damaging the tree
- Do not place the tree near a heat source such as a radiator, fire or light
- Use a water holding Christmas Tree Stand and keep it topped up each day - a tree can drink up to 2 litres of water per day!
Recycling
Many local authorities offer recycling schemes after the festive period – please dispose of your tree in accordance with your local recycling policies.
Epsom and Ewell
Epsom & Ewell Council will operate a free real Christmas tree recycling collection for all residents. Collections will take place on your normal collection days during weeks commencing Monday 11 and Monday 25 January. Check your collection day. Leave your real Christmas tree (all decorations removed) in a clearly visible place next to your refuse bin and they will collect it separately for recycling. Don't cut up your tree, it's easier for them to handle whole.
