Plant a Live Christmas Tree | |
Your local nursery and garden centers sell living Christmas trees potted in containers or balled and burlapped that are suitable for your area. On the average a 6 ft. tree will cost about $100, a smaller tree will cost less. If you had the tree planted by the nursery it would cost $135 so you're saving the labor cost. Plan to keep a living tree in your house no longer than a week so it doesn't dry out and loose its stamina. Dig the hole in the yard before the ground freezes. Store the tree in an unheated garage before bringing it indoors and keep the soil moist and mist the needles so it doesn't dry out. Once inside set the tree in a large container located near a window for light and far from a fireplace or blasts of heat. Use small lights instead of large ones or flood lights on the floor. Don't use tinsel, it's very difficult to remove. When ready to plant loosen its covering and ease it into the hole. Set the tree erect and fill the hole with the original soil mixed with compost and topping soil. Moisten the soil and cover it with mulch. |