![]() ![]() (Image credit: Future) What do you put in Christmas tree water?Įssentially using just water alone should be sufficient, according to our experts. The most effective way to look after your tree is by watering the trunk with water alone.” "You should avoid spraying your tree with additives as they are unnecessary and will not provide any benefit. However, it will not prolong the tree’s life," confirms William. “Spraying your Christmas tree with water can reduce its dryness in the short term and lower the number of needles that fall off. Spraying the tree can help to prevent the tree from looking dehydrated but this would only be necessary if it's not being watered enough. Think of it the same way you would your skin, moisturizer can hydrate the skin on a surface level but if you don't drink enough water you're already dehydrated on the inside where it matters most. Ideally, you need to water from the base because this is where the roots would take up water if the tree was still planted in the ground. Should I spray my Christmas tree with water? "Test the soil with your finger - if the top layer feels dry then add water.” Keep the soil damp for potted trees: "If your tree is potted, keep the compost damp but don’t overwater it," Marcus warns."Test with your finger daily to see if it needs more water - if you can feel the water at the bottom of the stand, don’t add any more." Test water levels daily with your finger: "If your tree is in a stand keep the water reservoir topped up," says Dobbies’ Horticultural Expert, Marcus Eyles.Don't add sand to your stand to support the trunk: "You should refrain from putting your tree in soil or sand as this will also block the pores, making water absorption extremely difficult," says William.If you don’t cut the bottom of the trunk, it will remain blocked with sap and will struggle to drink water, no matter how often you feed it." "This opens up the tree’s pores, allowing it to easily absorb water. "As soon as you take your tree out of the net, you should cut 1-2 inches off the bottom of the trunk before placing it in a large bucket or tree stand," advises William Mitchell, gardening expert, and owner of Sutton Manor Nursery. Cut the base to encourage better feeding: Before you've decorated it in your finest array of the best Christmas decorations, experts advise cutting the trunk for better results when watering.Our team of experts shared these top watering tips: "As long as there is always water for the tree to take in, then your tree will stay healthy for as long as possible," adds Liam. This, in tandem with regular watering, should see your tree last for roughly six weeks.” ![]() "Generally speaking, it’s best to keep your tree in a cool location with limited exposure to the sun. If you’re someone who needs the heating on full blast from October to March every year, then your Christmas tree might need as much as three pints of water in a single day," says David. "The amount, however, is largely dependent on the temperature of the room. “You ought to water your Christmas tree on a daily basis, in the same way, you do for your favorite fresh-cut flowers or potted plants," agrees David Denyer, award-winning in-house florist at eflorist. Get yourself into a good routine of watering your Christmas tree so you don't forget, to ensure that you're not letting your tree dry out." "This is really important, as Christmas trees can actually take in up to 2 liters of water a day, depending on the size. "You should water your real Christmas tree with at least 500ml of water, once a day," advises Liam Walsh, a horticultural expert from Log Delivery. ![]()
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