Place tree away from fireplaces and other heat sources that will prematurely dry the tree. During its growing years, your tree cleansed the air, provided you with oxygen, protected your water supply, made a home for wildlife, and beautified some previously barren land. For each Christmas Tree harvested, 2 or 3 are replanted to continue this cycle.
To keep your cut tree fresh and fragrant throughout the holiday season: cut a minimum of 1/2 inch off of the base of the trunk prior to placing it in the stand to remove sap and allow water absorption; place your tree in a stand that holds plenty of water; water with warm water; check water supply daily; do not let water level drop below fresh cut line, or a new sap plug will form preventing your tree from drinking water.