Follow our tips to help your real Christmas tree stay fresh and healthy into the New Year.
- stand it in a bucket of water and keep it in a cool place such as a garage or shed until ready to take indoors for decorating
- before taking it indoors, cut off at least one inch (2.5 cm) from the bottom of the trunk and gently shake the tree to remove any loose needles
- pot the tree with the trunk immersed in water. Our woodland centres have special stands
- do not use sand or soil in the tree stand as they restrict water from being drawn up the trunk
- stand the tree in the coolest part of the room, ideally next to a window and away from radiators and fires and top it up with water daily