Planting Christmas Tree
Question:
I know this is probably a stupid question but I am a beginner gardener I was wondering whether I could plant a Christmas tree in the garden that I have bought from a garden shop and will it still grow many thanks sorry for the silly question
Answer:
Good afternoon, thank you for your email. It is not a silly question really as it does depend on what type of Xmas tree you have. Although the majority of Christmas trees are sold with a cut trunk but some are sold in pots with their roots intact. Although they tend to be more expensive, they do last a lot longer and have the added advantage of being able to be planted out in the garden. Follow these guidelines for the best chance of success:If it has been kept indoors it will need to get used to the cold weather before planting it outWhen you are ready to plant it out stand it in a bucket of water, still in its pot, until it's thoroughly wet It will grow very big so choose its final position carefullyDig a hole twice the diameter of the pot and the same depth as the potAdd some organic matter into the bottom of the hole e.g. well rotted manure or good quality compost If you're planting in the spring sprinkle in some general fertilizer tooRemove the plant from its potIf it is pot-bound (the roots are tightly packed in the pot) tease out a few of the biggest rootsStand the plant in the hole with its best side facing the direction from which you'll normally view itCheck that the top of the rootball is level with the surrounding soil, and that the plant is standing uprightMix more organic matter with the excavated soil and fill in around the rootballFirm gently with your footWater thoroughlySpread an layer of mulchKeep well watered for the first few weeks regardless as to whether it rains or not
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