How to Care for a Living Christmas Tree (and Plant It Afterward)

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Do you like the idea of a real, living Christmas tree that you can enjoy in your home, then giving it a new life in your garden afterward?

It’s easy to plant a potted Christmas tree once the holidays are over! Here’s how.

Acclimating Your Potted Tree

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Provide Enough Light

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Dial Down The Temperature

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Don’t Overwater

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To ensure their health and survival, potted Christmas trees should be kept indoors for no more than two weeks.

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How to Care for a Living Christmas Tree (and Plant It Afterward)

Do you like the idea of a real, living Christmas tree that you can enjoy in your home, then giving it a new life in your garden afterward?

It’s easy to plant a potted Christmas tree once the holidays are over! Here’s how.

Acclimating Your Potted Tree

After purchase, keep your potted Christmas tree outdoors for as long as possible.

Provide Enough Light

Dial Down The Temperature

Don’t Overwater

To ensure their health and survival, potted Christmas trees should be kept indoors for no more than two weeks.

How long can a potted Christmas tree stay indoors?

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