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If you add tree or floral preservative when you water your Christmas tree it really will extend its life. It's easy and inexpensive to make your own solution, rather than buy a commercial product. There are several 'recipes', all using common household ingredients.
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chemistry.about.com/b/2005/11/30/make-your-own-christma...
chemistry.about.com/b/2005/11/30/make-your-own-christmas-tree-preservative.htm
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Place in a tree stand that holds at least 1 gallon of water. Add plain water. ... on 11/22/2005 I use the Christmas Tree I-V to inject water into the side of the tree. I drill a 1/2" hole in the trunk and plug in the I-V. That way, it drinks gallons of water without a messy bowl.
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www.ehow.com/how_2651_keep-christmas-tree.html
www.ehow.com/how_2651_keep-christmas-tree.html
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Add something to the water in the Christmas Tree Stand? ... Adding something to the water will not help according to research done at WA State U. Advertisements for products to add to the water in your tree stand or concoctions with ingredients such as sugar, bleach, 7-Up, syrup, or vodka are ideas you will hear about.
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www.christmascountry.com/treefarm.html
www.christmascountry.com/treefarm.html
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The Total Christmas Tree Guide ... • Never let the water level fall below the base of the tree or the cut end may seal over, preventing further water intake. If this happens, take the tree down and make a fresh cut. • Don't add anything to the water.
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www.readersdigest.ca/christmas/decoration/tree_guide.ht...
www.readersdigest.ca/christmas/decoration/tree_guide.html
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Should I add something to my Christmas Tree's water? ... Some people have seen TV or newspaper advertisements for products that you add to the water in your tree stand. Others have concocted their own mixtures, with ingredients such as sugar, bleach, 7-Up, syrup, or the ever-popular vodka.
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www.faszl.com/Tree_Facts.htm
www.faszl.com/Tree_Facts.htm
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Place the tree in a stand with a lot of water. It could absorb up to a gallon in the first day. Check the water level frequently and add water as necessary. ... Remember to always turn your Christmas tree lights off when leaving the house or when going to sleep.
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gardeningtips.org/December/feature.shtml
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Explain to your preschooler why you have to add water to the Christmas Tree with this fun preschool science experiment. Get clear step by step instructions on PreschoolRock.com to teach your preschooler where all the water you add to your Christmas Tree goes and why Christmas Trees and all plants need water. ... A small label...
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science.preschoolrock.com/index.php/Preschool_Botany/pl...
science.preschoolrock.com/index.php/Preschool_Botany/plants_water
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