How to pick the right Christmas tree and make it thrive. Nathan Coleman Video Journalist, Atlantic Canada. Published on Dec. 11, 2024, 11:44 PM. Updated on Dec. 11, 2024, 11:45 PM.

Here’s how to make the most of your Christmas tree. Skip to main content. Scientific American. December 17, 2024. 3 min read. Science-Based Tips for Making Your Christmas Tree Last.

Grab your mini Christmas tree. The bottom usually has a little plastic loop with an information tag attached. Hang the mini tree by its loop, letting it naturally form an upside down Christmas tree.

To help your tree absorb water, make a fresh 1-inch cut at the bottom of the trunk before you place it in the tree stand, even if you already made a cut to the tree when storing it. Keeping pre ...