During the Christmas season, it is the Christmas tree that brings out the real glamour of the festive season in our homes. Quite often, people use temporary decorations, among them plastic trees, to give their homes a fresh new look over that period. Once the festivities are over, the décor is removed and stored awaiting another season, which usually happens after every twelve months. But did you know, you can still plant a real Christmas tree that will continue blossoming in the garden long after the festivities?
Here are some helpful tips for planting a real tree that will remain even when other decorations get pulled down.
What type of tree do you have?
The most important consideration is to determine the type of tree you have at your disposal, and which one is more likely to do well in an open environment after transfer. There are two tree types; containerized and container-grown trees. A containerized tree is developed on the ground before getting transferred to a pot, while a container-grown tree has all its life grown in a container.
Container-grown trees have a higher survival rate as they are transferred to the ground without having any of its roots compromised.
Maintenance requirements
It is also essential to get acquainted with the maintenance needs of the Christmas tree. Different tree genres require to be handled differently. Where some may need to be handled with a lot of care, others may survive well even under ordinary circumstances. The climatic conditions of your area must also be put into consideration before planting to allow adequate time for acclimatization.
Before planting, ascertain that you will be capable of adequately providing all the care required in the world for the plant to not only survive but also to blossom into the radiant Christmas tree you'd want to see all the time.
Time of planting
The best time and environment to plant a Christmas tree is when the weather is dry, and the ground is not frozen. If the soil you have is too dry, water it to create the ideal moisture to keep the roots well hydrated for survival.
If you're transferring the plant from a container, ensure that the soil is soft enough to remove the tree without damaging its roots.
Ensure that the hole depth is just enough to hold the entire root ball and the trunk without covering a large part of the stem. During dry seasons, keep it well watered and, if possible, consider applying an organic mulch to help the soil maintain the required moisture levels throughout.
Conclusion
It is how you maintain your tree throughout the year that determines how it ends up looking like during the next Christmas season. While you can always purchase an artificial tree for your home, you can follow the above tips to secure a real one for your garden. One that should last you many seasons to come.
