How To Water A Christmas Tree Easily

Prepare the base of your tree.

How to water a christmas tree easily. An easy way to water your christmas tree the three items you need are a piece of 1 5 inch pvc pipe duct tape and a funnel that fits inside the pipe. Measure your tree stand. Christmas tree stand many stands are designed hold extra water as a reservoir for thirsty trees. Cut 1 2 in 1 3 cm off of the bottom of the tree to eliminate sap.

Choose one sturdy enough to support whichever size tree you ve chosen. Using a small handsaw cut about a half inch to an inch 1 3cm 2 5cm off the bottom to aid water absorption. Alternatively you can be lazy like we were. Purchase 1 5 pvc already cut to length.

2 carefully cut bottom of milk jug off. Others have said that they ve had success by mixing a. To make watering your tree easier consider buying a funnel and a three to four foot tube. As a general rule stands should provide 1 quart of water per inch of stem diameter.

Spray bottle it s important to make sure the trunk receives ample water but you also need a spray bottle to make sure the branches and needles get consistent moisture. This only needs to be done if your tree has been. Hide this system in an out of the way part of the tree. Using a utility knife or scissors carefully cut your milk jug.

To display the trees indoors use a stand with an adequate water holding capacity for the tree. Although you can t see it in the pictures because of the tree skirt i used a tree stand with a. I already had a wrapped box with a removable lid that was just big enough to hold my bucket. 1 cut pvc to length.

Devices are available that help maintain a constant water level in the stand. It is recommended that you don t cut the base at an angle in a v shape or drill a hole in the base. Use a stand that fits your tree. Andersen points out that some people swear by commercial christmas tree preservatives which can be mixed into the water in the stand.

How to make a quick diy christmas tree watering funnel. Place the tree in a bucket of warm water until you re ready to set it up. If you need to store the tree for a few. Slip the tube over the funnel outlet extend the tubing down into the tree stand and water without bending over or disturbing the tree skirt.

Make a hidden christmas tree watering system step 1.