Some people hate to buy a Christmas tree and just throw it away after the season has ended. While some people consider Christmas an important celebration to be commemorated by planting the tree that has became part of the occasion.
In choosing a live Christmas tree, make sure that it will grow in your area. It would be better if you do research on the different variations of the tree before picking one out. Once you have bought a tree, gradually introduce it to an inside environment by putting it in an enclosed porch or a garage for three to four days. Also purchase an anti-wilt or anti-desiccant product to control moisture loss and to minimise needle loss.
Inside the house, the tree should not be set close to a heater vent, fireplace or any heat source. The pot should also be set inside a bigger container so you can continue to water the tree without having to worry that the water might spill on the floor. Do not leave the tree inside the house for more than seven to 10 days. Never add fertilisers or nutrients to the tree, for it will initiate its own growth.
When Christmas is over, put the tree back outside and let the tree adjust to the outside environment before planting it again. The pot should be kept moisturised and should not be exposed to direct sunlight. You should also prepare the planting hole in moderate temperatures, if the climate in your area freezes the soil. |
