Now that you've picked your picture-perfect tree, Dan Rosichuk from the U of A Forest Society has some tips to help you keep it healthy and fresh for up to a month.
Begin at the end. Before you even bring your tree into the house, saw a bit off the end of the trunk so it can draw up water. Better yet, ask your friendly tree salesperson to do it for you!
Keep your tree hydrated. A tree can take up to a gallon of water within the first 24 hours, so make sure your thirsty tree has enough to drink.
Put old branches to use. Snip off a few bottom branches, then put them into a pot of boiling water to make your whole house smell a lot like Christmas.
The Forest Society is selling trees and maple syrup at the Corbett Hall parking lot until Dec. 22.