FIVE QUICK TIPS FOR HOLIDAY PLANTS

The holidays are coming up fast, and many of us are buying plants to decorate the house for this time of year.  Two of the most popular holiday plants are Christmas trees and poinsettias.

Here are some ways to help keep your plants healthy and make them last through the holidays and beyond.

CHRISTMAS TREES

• Pick the freshest possible Christmas tree.  Make sure the needles aren’t falling off and that they aren’t brittle.  Pull on the needles; if they come off too easily, then your tree is too dry.
• Trim 1 inch or more off the trunk of your tree when you purchase it to help it absorb water.
• When you bring