Taking good care of your Christmas tree can gift you cherishing moments

The Christmas season is almost upon us and it’s time to check out Christmas trees available in the market. Be it decorated in lights or decked in tinsel; Christmas tree evokes the mood of celebration in us. It’s great to get around the tree with all our beloved ones and test our creativity on the tree.

Well, buying the Christmas tree when the season is almost upon you is something very common. You buy an attractive tree, decorate it for the celebration and cut it off when it’s all over. Have you experienced taking care of a real Christmas tree and decorating that tree for Christmas every year? Imagine, you taking snaps with your family on a Christmas Eve with the tree and look at the snap after several years when your kids have grown and you still have the same Christmas tree waiting for next year’s Christmas. So, this year do not look for a Christmas tree just for the celebration but bring home a tree that will stay longer with you.  Well, if you wish to see your Christmas tree grow and be the center of attraction, you need to take good care of it. Here are a few tips to keep your Christmas tree flourishing year after year.

Selecting the Tree:

It’s very important to buy the tree from a trusted vendor who brings Christmas trees from the original sources and sells them out instantly. It goes without saying that the tree has to be planted within a minimum amount of time from the moment it's cut from its parent land. So, if you are buying a tree that was in stock for a very long time and if the vendor was not taking good care of the plant, the idea of having a Christmas tree may go for a toss. Moreover, you need an expert at the store to tell you what tree suits your location and purpose. You have it all at PlantsDubai.ae. We get the trees from the most reliable sources and take good care of them until it reaches your home. We give experts to advise you on how to maintain the good health of the tree to keep it looking great. You can explore the collection of different Christmas trees available in different sizes & shapes and take home something special.

While buying the tree, you need to observe the health of the tree. For instance, look at the leaves falling from the tree. It’s normal to see leaves falling from the bottom of the tree when it’s growing. However, if you see branches missing or leaves falling from the center of the tree or you see the leaves turned yellow or brown, better you look for another option.

Watering it Well:

Almost all the Christmas trees require a good amount of water, especially when it’s trying to get used to the new condition. You would need to water it every day and keep the soil moisture all the time. It would be a good idea to cover the soil with reindeer moss or mulch. This would keep the evaporation rate low and the water content will stay in the soil for a long time. You can even have a large tray filled with cold water and place the pot in the tray to keep the root area cool. Adding liquid fertilizer in the water during the summer and spring season will keep the tree healthy.

Lighting:

Christmas trees enjoy the sunlight. However, it should not be left in direct sunlight. Find a place where it can get 5-6 hours of sunlight with mild warmth every day. You can keep it in a shade where it can enjoy the sunlight but at the same time, ensure that it does not come in contact with direct sun. The tree can stay intact even without sunlight for 10 days. So, you can take it inside for your celebration and place it back at its favorite spot after the celebration is over. If you want the tree inside your home for the entire Christmas season which lasts for a month, you can take it back inside your home after it gets 5 hours of sunlight. It’s also advised to rotate the tree at regular intervals to ensure that the sunlight reaches all parts of the tree evenly. This will keep the tree growing equally from all sides.

Decorating It Safely:

If you are aiming to see your tree growing, avoid using decorative items that can hurt the tree. Use electric cables wisely to avoid any short circuit. Do not hang heavy objects on the tree that can cause damage to the branches. If you have pets inside the home, keep them away from the tree, so that they do not cause any harm.

Repotting:

Christmas Trees can grow up to 6 feet and you can observe the difference if you take good care of the plant. Therefore, the repotting of the tree at the right time is very important to allow its roots to grow well. Do not repot the tree when you have just bought it home as its root is very sensitive. It takes time to adjust to the changed condition. You should put an extra burden on the root by changing the pot at a time when the tree is still adjusting to the new condition. However, when you see that the tree is grown enough to repot, do it with extra care. Make sure that the roots do not break. You should get pots big enough to allow the tree to grow for at least 2 years to come.

Conclusion:

If you are really good at nurturing, you will see your Christmas attraction turning into a real big tree and you will be left with no option other than finding a spot for it in a garden. So, get a real Christmas tree this year and enjoy nurturing it into a symbol of your Christmas memories.