Now that the Christmas holiday has passed, many people will soon start taking down their Christmas trees and storing their decorations away until next year. If you’ve used a live Christmas tree, you may find yourself trying to determine what to do with it.
Last year, we discussed recycling your live Christmas tree. Recycling your tree is a very green way to get rid of your tree, as most recycled Christmas trees are used for mulch, chipping, or even compost. However, your tree could also be used to enhance your landscape, too.
According to the University of Missouri Extension, it takes very special care to replant a live Christmas tree. The university says that pines, Norway spruces, and white firs are the best for replanting in our state.
Horticulturist Chris Starbuck said your planting hole should be “twice the diameter of the root ball, but no deeper than the ball.” He also noted that you should avoid planting the tree in a location that’s low with poor drainage. He also suggested that a newly planted tree needs thorough watering and between three and five inches of bark or pine needle mulch.
If you used a live tree this year, do you plan on planting it in your yard? Leave a comment to share with us!
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