How to grow a Christmas tree in the country?
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Today we will talk about how to grow a Christmas tree in the country. This tree looks very beautiful and unusual in summer cottages, so landscape designers and gardeners who want to diversify their possessions are interested in it. At first glance, it seems that Christmas trees are quite demanding in their care, but this is not so. If you follow some rules, you will definitely succeed.
Spruce features
1. The roots of the tree are on the surface, without going deep into the ground. They spread over long distances, so you cannot plant a tree next to vegetables and berry crops. Therefore, it is best to allocate a separate place for the Christmas tree and other similar trees on your site.
2. Do not plant a Christmas tree near fruit trees, because various pests can live on its top. It also repels pollinating insects.
How to grow a Christmas tree in the country: preparing a place for a spruce
You need to choose a place for a tree away from home and other structures. The exception is dwarf varieties. Spruce loves well-lit and spacious areas, so make sure that the young beauty does not end up in someone's shadow.
When the location is selected, it is necessary to dig a hole about 100 cm deep and about 60 cm in diameter. These dimensions may vary depending on the size of the root system of the seedling. Further, drainage is placed at the bottom of the hole, for this you can use small stones, pieces of bricks, etc. It will also be good if you add humus or manure to the pit. That's all, the place for planting ate is ready. After 2 weeks, you can start planting.
How to plant a spruce?
1. We take our seedling and place it in the hole prepared in advance.
2. All roots must be carefully straightened so that there are no kinks and creases.
3. Next, we begin to fill the roots with fertile soil. Lift and shake the tree slightly so that the earth penetrates into the crevices between the roots.
4. Thoroughly compact the ground when backfilling, because if the tree subsides and the root collar sinks into the ground, the tree may die.
5. Now you need to form an earthen ring around the seedling and fill it with sawdust, bark or something else.
6. Well, on the lane we water our Christmas tree abundantly.
How to grow a Christmas tree in the country: caring for a spruce
Caring for a Christmas tree is almost the same as caring for other trees.
1. Watering. You need to water your spruce regularly, especially during dry summers. But you should not overdo it, especially if your area is clayey soil. Also, slightly loosen the soil near the spruce to ensure air flow to the roots, which is especially important in the first months after planting.
2. Haircut. It is imperative to trim the tree, especially if you want to see a beautiful flat, and most importantly, compact spruce on your site. In the first 10 years, the tree grows rather slowly and modestly, therefore, during this time period, it is trimmed only for the sake of a beautiful shape. But then the plant begins to develop very quickly and actively upward. Do not miss this moment, otherwise a twenty or even thirty-meter miracle will flaunt in your garden.
3. Weeding. In fact, various weeds and grass do not interfere with the growth and development of the tree in any way. Therefore, if you feel like it, you can do the weeding.