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should be bought as fresh as possible. Hold the tree upright and thump the base on the ground a few times; if the needles fall off, the tree ’» has begun to dry. Before you mount your tree in a stand, cut an inch or two off the bottom so it will absorb water more easily. Always keep the base of the tree in water and check it daily. (Evaporation can be slowed by adding beer to the water.)
Place your tree away from fireplaces, radiators and other sources of heat to slow the drying process.
Dispose of your tree soon after the holidays, before it dries out. Take it outside to a dump or designated trash pickup area. Don’t burn your tree indoors in a fireplace or furnace.
If you buy an artificial tree, be sure it is flame-resistent. Remember, these trees only resist fire; ultimately they will bum. Also, the fumes generated by a smoldering artificial tree can be just as deadly as an actual fire. It’s best to use the same care with an artificial tree as with a live one.
Finally, if you don’t have a smoke detector, get one. If you have one, make sure it works. And smoke detectors make great gifts!
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