Once brought into the house, adequate water is the best gift for these holiday centerpieces in order to reduce the risk of a tree drying out, or even becoming a fire hazard. Loucks says to keep it away from heating vents, fireplaces and candles. If you keep it in plenty of water, it should hold safely until Christmas. Loucks says environmentalists should embrace natural Christmas trees as opposed to artificial ones. In fact, natural trees may be recycled for garden mulch or even fish habitat.
Most communities offer tree recycling.
Holiday revelers need to clear all decorations, especially tinsel, from the Christmas tree so it can be recycled.