Ducks Hill Garden Centre Home What’s in Store? Grow Your Own Tips & Advice Contact Us Grow Your Own December Christmas Tree tips Latest Article: Added on 28th November 2021 •Once you get your cut Christmas tree home, take it out of its net and leave it in a bucket of water outdoors until you are ready to decorate it, says the British Christmas Tree Growers Association (BCTGA) •Avoid placing it too close to a fire or radiator, as it will dry out and the needles will drop off, says the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) •Saw 1in (2.5cm) off the bottom of your tree before placing it in a stand with water in the base, advises the RHS •Check the water levels daily and keep it topped up •Turn off any underfloor heating near the tree, or place a mat underneath it •Cut trees should last about four weeks inside •If you have a living tree in a pot, display it in a cool room. 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