Planting a Christmas Tree
A live Christmas tree should be kept inside for the shortest time possible.
How can you save more money on a Christmas tree in the future? One way is by planting your own Christmas tree. This seems to be a popular option for many people and it’s lovely to see a living tree in someone’s front yard adorned with Christmas decorations.
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Planting your own Christmas tree to serve you and your family for years to come is a good option for persons who have the space and have considered ways to save on buying a Christmas tree, but don’t like the look of a plastic tree. Plus, you can enjoy the look of the Christmas tree all year round.
Planting a Christmas tree is not difficult. Christmas trees are sold at most plant nurseries for a reasonable price. You should decide where in your garden you want to plant your Christmas tree before you make your purchase.
Buy the Christmas tree as close to Christmas as possible and keep it indoors until when you are ready to plant it. Ideally, the tree should not spend more than two weeks indoors. Keep the Christmas tree in your garage for a few days after you buy it to help it adjust to the indoor temperature. Remember to keep the roots moist and cool. I recommend this eco-friendly gardening tutorial.
Prepare a hole for your tree that is just deep enough to provide adequate space for the roots. Dig the hole for the Christmas tree before the ground becomes frozen and fill the hole with mulch. Save the excavated soil for later. If the soil in your yard is mostly clay, creating a raised bed to plant your Christmas tree in is a good idea and worth the initial extra work. Raised beds help plant roots to breathe.
Raised beds also allow for better drainage. If your soil is rocky, planting your Christmas tree in a raised bed is the best thing for your tree.
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Planting a Christmas tree in a raised bed gives long term rewards to you too, in terms of work. When you plant your Christmas tree in a raised bed, it’s easier to fill the raised bed with the kind of soil and nutrients you choose.
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nz2rdfox | Dec 12, 2010 | Reply
nice share, though i don’t know where to find one to plant in the first place in Thailand:)
bigpapadan | Dec 12, 2010 | Reply
great article.
crisdiwata | Dec 12, 2010 | Reply
A very nice idea. It’s really better to see a live Christmas Tree than the artificial one.
LCM Linda | Dec 12, 2010 | Reply
Great idea. Pity that I don’t have a garden to grow one.
fagina | Dec 12, 2010 | Reply
Very good pics..I have seen only artificial christmas trees..Haven’t seen a decorated live one
Yovita Siswati | Dec 13, 2010 | Reply
Thanks for the tips. I plant mine years ago, but now it gets too big to be decorated
Jimmy Shilaho | Dec 13, 2010 | Reply
You are an expert in this aren’t you?
Anuradha Ramkumar | Dec 13, 2010 | Reply
Nice share, but we don’t celebrate christmas. May be can help someone by gifting them…
lillyrose | Dec 13, 2010 | Reply
I brought a live one in a pot this year instead of a cut one. I never thought of planing it in a raised bed! great write
Starpisces | Dec 13, 2010 | Reply
very lovely post here. Planting a Christmas tree is impossible here, but we can plant artificial ones, either green or white.
Luna Morena | Dec 13, 2010 | Reply
Wonderful idea Sharifa!
Sharif Ishnin | Dec 13, 2010 | Reply
A cool idea for private properties..
LadyElena | Dec 13, 2010 | Reply
Great idea. I will remember this for next year. Thanks.
albert1jemi | Dec 13, 2010 | Reply
well wirtten
awesome11 | Dec 14, 2010 | Reply
great artical
SharifaMcFarlane | Dec 14, 2010 | Reply
Hi Nz. Hmm, ..;-)
SharifaMcFarlane | Dec 14, 2010 | Reply
Thanks Bigpapadan.
Cris, I think the live trees look so much better.
SharifaMcFarlane | Dec 14, 2010 | Reply
Hi Linda. I see what you mean.
Fagina, the live ones look good outside of the Christmas season too.
wonder | Dec 14, 2010 | Reply
It was pleasant reading this, and a useful post too.
SharifaMcFarlane | Dec 16, 2010 | Reply
Thank you
CA Johnson | Dec 18, 2010 | Reply
This is a very good idea. I usually a plastic tree, but this is a great idea for those who use real trees. It would definitely save you money on constantly buying new ones.
Raj the Tora | Dec 18, 2010 | Reply
Thanks for the expert advice Sharifa.
Francois Hagnere | Dec 20, 2010 | Reply
Great advice and superb photos. Thank you Sharifa and Merry Christmas to you and yours.
J Anderson | Dec 20, 2010 | Reply
Good post.
Thanks for share.
Love Nancy | Dec 20, 2010 | Reply
Very Nice Post…….!!!!! Thanks.!
strategy03 | Dec 20, 2010 | Reply
Great writing. I like this
PSingh1990 | Dec 20, 2010 | Reply
Nice Share.
Rehoboth | Dec 21, 2010 | Reply
nice post
SharifaMcFarlane | Dec 21, 2010 | Reply
It does C.A.
SharifaMcFarlane | Dec 21, 2010 | Reply
You’re welcome Raj.
SharifaMcFarlane | Dec 21, 2010 | Reply
Thanks Nancy, Strategy and PSingh.
Merry Christmas.
SharifaMcFarlane | Dec 21, 2010 | Reply
Yovita, that’s a really big tree.
Thank you for the kind words Jimmy.
SharifaMcFarlane | Dec 21, 2010 | Reply
Hi Anu,
Good idea.
Sounds good Lisa. I think your four footed gardeners would like to get their paws in.
Thanks Lady Elena.
Thanks Albert.
Thanks Awesome.
SharifaMcFarlane | Dec 21, 2010 | Reply
@ Star
Thanks Luna.
Hi Sharif,
Once you have the space it’s a good way to save and give back to nature.
Hello Francois,
Merry Chrsitmas my friend.
SharifaMcFarlane | Dec 21, 2010 | Reply
‘Christmas’.
Thanks Rehoboth.
Thanks Nancy.
leo604 | Dec 21, 2010 | Reply
I dont’ have time to plan a christmas tree but Great post
SharifaMcFarlane | Dec 30, 2010 | Reply
Have a happy new year Leoforex.