Posted by Todd Somers on Saturday, December 04, 2004 at 7:07PM :
In Reply to: Terry in Bozrah posted by John Foster on Saturday, December 04, 2004 at 4:16PM :
I have found that adding some clear soda (Sprite or 7-UP) to the tree water seems to help keep them green and keep the needles from falling out. Be sure to cut off at least 2" of the bottom of the trunk just before you put it in the stand and then add the water/soda imediately.