Don’t Forget Christmas Tree Safety and Disposal…
Here is an article from our Extension Service in Clemson, South Carolina about Christmas trees:
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Christmas Tree Safety - We all enjoy the pleasant fragrance and genuine beauty of a live Christmas tree. Choosing a tree along with the proper handling before and after bringing it indoors are important. Select a tree that has been cut for a short period of time. Grasp a branch between your thumb and forefinger and pull toward you. Very few needles will come off if the tree is fresh. If your tree has been cut for more than one hour, re-cut at least one inch from the trunk and place the tree in plain water immediately. Once the tree is inside, you can care for it by placing it in a stable container that will hold at least one gallon of water. We all enjoy the pleasant fragrance and genuine beauty of a live Christmas tree. Choosing a tree along with the proper handling before and after bringing it indoors are important. Select a tree that has been cut for a short period of time. Grasp a branch between your thumb and forefinger and pull toward you. Very few needles will come off if the tree is fresh. If your tree has been cut for more than one hour, re-cut at least one inch from the trunk and place the tree in plain water immediately. Once the tree is inside, you can care for it by placing it in a stable container that will hold at least one gallon of water. Check the water level each day. A fresh tree may use more than a gallon of water a day.
AFTER THE CHRISTMAS SEASON…After the Christmas season, check your decorations and dispose of any electrical items that are showing wear. Pack your
decorations carefully and store them in a cool dry place. Storing decorations in a hot attic may cause electrical components to
develop problems.
Remember … “Y’all come back, ya’ hear!”
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