How to Care for Your Living Christmas Tree

Now that Thanksgiving is over, all eyes are now focused on Christmas. We have found a great article on HGTV titled, "How to Care for Your Living Christmas Tree". The article describes in detail various hints and tips on how to keep your living Christmas tree alive and well. Click here to read the article or begin below.

"How to Care for Your Living Christmas Tree"

By HGTV

The best strategy for keeping your living Christmas tree alive and well is to keep it cool and well-watered and to limit the amount of time it spends indoors. Here's how to help ensure your Christmas tree will be around next year. 

Do your research

Select a tree that's right for your climate, soil and light conditions. If you plan on keeping it in a pot outdoors for more than a season, be sure to select a variety that's hardy to two zones colder than your climate.

Buy early

Most nurseries will tag and hold trees until you're ready to bring them home. 

Put the tree in a transition zone

Two weeks before Christmas, put the tree in a garage for about a week to allow for acclimation to an indoor environment. Keep it watered, but don't overdo it. 

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