How to stop your Christmas tree shedding as it creeps close to the big day… placement is everything, says pro gardener
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IT'S that time of year again, and if your Christmas tree isn't all already, no doubt you'll be putting it up very soon. But for those who still opt for a real tree, it's no secret they can come with their fair share of problems. Of course, being covered in tinsel and sitting in a warm living room isn't the usual habitat for tree, but that doesn't mean you have to deal with them shedding.
![[Christmas trees can often start to droop and shed before the big day even arrives]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/mother-little-daughter-decorating-christmas-956028746_664bfc.jpg?strip=all&w=960)
There are a few simple tips and tricks you can use to keep them looking fresh throughout the festive period - and you don't have to spend a fortune to try them either. According to Chris Bonnet, founder of Gardening Express, Christmas tree act like any other plant and need a good supply of fresh water every single day.
![[A gardening pro shared his top tips to keep your free looking fresh until the new year]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/NINTCHDBPICT000956013042.jpg?strip=all&w=960)
The trunk should be submerged in water, he explained, so make sure to check every morning. Failing to give your tree water can result in in dying quicker, which means more pesky needles on your floor. According to the gardening pro, you shouldn't waste your time adding things like sugar and bleach to your tree's water.
![[Christmas trees can be a pain to clean up after if they're not looked after right]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/post-holiday-household-chores-952843667.jpg?strip=all&w=960)
Although some people swear the hacks help extend your tree's life and keep it healthy they couldn't be more wrong, at least as far as the pro is concerned. Instead, your best bet is to keep things natural and stick to fresh water - don't waste your time or money on anything else.
