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First year having a Christmas tree...need help
Posted on 11/30/15 at 7:33 am
Posted on 11/30/15 at 7:33 am
So this is the first year I will ever have a Christmas tree. I never had one growing up and my wife always had fake ones, but if I'm going to do this whole Christmas thing, I want to do it right, so I want a real tree.
Now what do I need?
I would assume I need a stand...any particular type of stand? Do I have to water the tree? Any tips? Do they shed?
Help me OT.
Now what do I need?
I would assume I need a stand...any particular type of stand? Do I have to water the tree? Any tips? Do they shed?
Help me OT.
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Posted on 11/30/15 at 7:35 am to Salmon
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I would assume I need a stand...any particular type of stand?
most places that sell trees also sells stands, they will put it on for you
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Do I have to water the tree?
yes, the stand will have a bucket the the trunk sits in for water
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Any tips?
it's pretty easy
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Do they shed?
yes
Posted on 11/30/15 at 7:37 am to Salmon
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Do I have to water the tree?
Sweet jesus. It's a wonder some people remember to breathe.
Posted on 11/30/15 at 7:37 am to Salmon
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wife always had fake ones
How big?
Posted on 11/30/15 at 7:37 am to Salmon
Put the lights on first.
Posted on 11/30/15 at 7:38 am to Salmon
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Now what do I need?
A Christmas tree
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any particular type of stand?
A Christmas tree stand is usually the best type of stand to get for your Christmas tree IMO
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Do I have to water the tree?
You don't have to... but it definitely helps
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Do they shed?
All over the fricking place
Posted on 11/30/15 at 7:39 am to terd ferguson
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A Christmas tree stand is usually the best type of stand to get for your Christmas tree IMO
I didn't know if they made other kinds...like metal or plastic or different designs
I've never had a Christmas tree. I have no idea how this works.
Posted on 11/30/15 at 7:40 am to Salmon
Real tree, real lights. None of that electric shite for half assers. 
Posted on 11/30/15 at 7:41 am to Salmon
It's really not hard. Just get some basic plastic stand, remember to fill it up with water every day or so, and get a skirt to help catch the needles. Real trees are the only way to go
Posted on 11/30/15 at 7:46 am to Salmon
Save yourself time and money and go to Home Depot or Lowes. Pick out the tree you like (I'm partial to Fraser firs) and the guy will trim the trunk and wrap it for you.
I like the plastic tree stands. They last longer and don't wobble like the metal ones.
FYI put the tree in the stand first and get it moved where you want it before you put water in the stand.
Oh and if you don't like having sap all over your hands you'll probably want to wear gloves to keep from getting Christmas tree jizz all over you.
I like the plastic tree stands. They last longer and don't wobble like the metal ones.
FYI put the tree in the stand first and get it moved where you want it before you put water in the stand.
Oh and if you don't like having sap all over your hands you'll probably want to wear gloves to keep from getting Christmas tree jizz all over you.
Posted on 11/30/15 at 7:46 am to Salmon
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I would assume I need a stand...any particular type of stand? Do I have to water the tree? Any tips? Do they shed?
Stand with a reservoir for water.
Just replenish when water gets low.
These trees can last a while and even thrive.
Posted on 11/30/15 at 7:48 am to Pectus
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These trees can last a while and even thrive.
And they also make great bonfires on NYE.
Or if you have a pond they make good artificial reefs.
Posted on 11/30/15 at 7:50 am to terd ferguson
although I think we are going to do the whole tree farm thing this year
Posted on 11/30/15 at 7:51 am to Salmon
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although I think we are going to do the whole tree farm thing this year
Tried that one year and it was a fricking waste of time. A bunch of small-ish, ugly trees and they wanted twice as much $$ for you to do all the work.
Ended up stopping by Home Depot on the way home.
Posted on 11/30/15 at 7:52 am to terd ferguson
Guy at the tree lot told us to put a teaspoon of sugar in the water every week or so
never heard that before but I did it
never heard that before but I did it
Posted on 11/30/15 at 7:53 am to Salmon
Get a stand like this one. Makes straightening the tree much easier. Cost about $50 but worth it if you've ever cranked on those screws to get the damn tree straight.
Posted on 11/30/15 at 7:54 am to Salmon
I use the metal ones because those are the ones they put on for me.
If you get an 8 ft tree tell them you want a stand for a 10', if you get a 10' buy a stand for a 12'
you don't want to wake up in the morning with water, needles, and ornaments all over you floor
If you get an 8 ft tree tell them you want a stand for a 10', if you get a 10' buy a stand for a 12'
you don't want to wake up in the morning with water, needles, and ornaments all over you floor
Posted on 11/30/15 at 7:55 am to Bama and Beer
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Guy at the tree lot told us to put a teaspoon of sugar in the water every week or so
Posted on 11/30/15 at 7:56 am to Salmon
You'll probably also want to get a tree skirt to help with needle clean up when it's all said and done.
Do you have any pets?
Do you have any pets?
Posted on 11/30/15 at 7:56 am to yellowfin
How tall are the stands? I have 9 foot ceilings.
I'm assuming an 8' tree is about max that I want?
I'm assuming an 8' tree is about max that I want?
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