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• Mice chew off the bark of fruit trees at ground level or below and often completely girdle a tree, causing it to die. To reduce this damage, keep mulch pulled away from the base of the tree and examine mulch frequently for the presence of mice.
• When choosing a Christmas tree, be sure it is not too large for the room. Take a tape measure or folding ruler with you so you'll have less trimming to do once you get the tree home. •';>< • Never allow the reservoir of your Christmas tree holder to go dry as an air lock can form in the trunk that can keep the tree from absorbing water again. I • Branches of evergreen rhododendrons last for months in vases if never allowed to run out of clean water.
• Low indoor humidity in winter can make cut Christmas trees dry out quickly. Before the needles start to drop from the tree, take it down. Don't try to prolong a festive feeling by endangering your home and ^family with a dried-out, flammable tree. X * . * If possible, bring the Christmas tree into a partially heated area, such as a base*raent or porch, the night before decorating. i?This will help it adjust gradually to the , warmer temperatures in your home. Its branches will relax a little, allowing for pick
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