Keep A Tree For Life

Filed under: Christmas, Trees, Evergreen

Recycle your Christmas tree by potting it on and enjoying it on your patio throughout summer.
Then bring it back inside for a second or even third season before planting it outside in the ground.

Materials Needed:

large plastic pot
broken clay pot pieces
soil-based ericaceous potting mix
sturdy gloves

well-rotted organic matter, such as manure
all-purpose granular fertilizer (eg, Growmore)
clippers

Water Well

When the festive season is over, store your tree for a few weeks in a shed, as you did before bringing it into the house for Christmas. Water it frequently, and don’t allow the soil to dry out.

Prepare A New Container

Buy a plastic pot, which will be light and easy to move around, one size larger than the original container. Put some broken clay pot pieces over the drainage holes at the bottom and add a layer of soil on top.