Now Christmas is over, many people will be wondering what to do with their real Christmas trees.
Gardening expert Fiona Jenkins at MyJobQuote.co.uk has shared what to do with your Christmas tree after the festive period.
What to do with trees after Christmas
After Christmas, homeowners should transfer their trees to a larger pot to allow some growing room.
Then, the trees can be moved to to a sheltered spot in the garden where there is good lighting surrounding all sides of the tree being careful to avoid any dark corners.
Fiona said: “Keep the tree well-watered so that it remains healthy throughout the year and so that you can bring it inside once again the following year for Christmas.
“When your tree is kept outdoors, it will need more water to prevent it from drying out.”
How to recycle a real Christmas tree
It may be time to think about removing and recycling your Christmas tree towards the new year and beyond.
Here are some tips on how to appropriately recycle a real Christmas tree:
Recycling a cut Christmas tree
If possible, it’s best to transport your tree to the nearest Household Waste Recycling Centre, where the tree can be appropriately recycled.
Alternatively, you may want to find out if the local council is offering a collection service.
Fiona said: “Many councils offer various recycling services. If you’re unsure about what your local council offers, give them a call for more information.”
Recycling a pot-grown Christmas tree
When it comes to pot-grown Christmas trees, there’s good news – they can be reused year after year! In fact, gardeners can transplant the tree to their gardens.
Fiona added: “You’ll need to re-pot it in a larger pot. Ensure the root ball has enough space in the new pot to expand and grow.
“If you can maintain the tree properly throughout the year, you’ll be able to bring your tree indoors to use again the following year.”
