Accip74 7,112 Posted December 1, 2016 Report Share Posted December 1, 2016 Should I wait as late as possible? Was going to get one in the next couple days, but thinking it may dry out too quick, any tips? We have underfloor heating which is tricky to get just right, so most of the time it's a bit too warm........will this fcuk the tree over 3-4 weeks? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nik_B 3,791 Posted December 1, 2016 Report Share Posted December 1, 2016 Should I wait as late as possible? Was going to get one in the next couple days, but thinking it may dry out too quick, any tips? We have underfloor heating which is tricky to get just right, so most of the time it's a bit too warm........will this fcuk the tree over 3-4 weeks? Our woodburners caused us a lot of problems, got to keep watering it but not sure what effect the underfloor heating will have. I'm waiting a bit longer to get mine, it's too early this weekend Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Accip74 7,112 Posted December 1, 2016 Author Report Share Posted December 1, 2016 (edited) Should I wait as late as possible? Was going to get one in the next couple days, but thinking it may dry out too quick, any tips? We have underfloor heating which is tricky to get just right, so most of the time it's a bit too warm........will this fcuk the tree over 3-4 weeks? Our woodburners caused us a lot of problems, got to keep watering it but not sure what effect the underfloor heating will have. I'm waiting a bit longer to get mine, it's too early this weekend I probably should wait tbh, but as it's the first Christmas that the boy kind of knows what's going on.....I was conscious of creating the atmosphere! Haha....So do you actually put it in a pot? Edited December 1, 2016 by Accip74 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
walshie 2,804 Posted December 1, 2016 Report Share Posted December 1, 2016 4 weeks is about it for a cut tree indoors even if you keep it well watered. Depends if you want it still up for New Year's Eve. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nik_B 3,791 Posted December 1, 2016 Report Share Posted December 1, 2016 Should I wait as late as possible? Was going to get one in the next couple days, but thinking it may dry out too quick, any tips? We have underfloor heating which is tricky to get just right, so most of the time it's a bit too warm........will this fcuk the tree over 3-4 weeks? Our woodburners caused us a lot of problems, got to keep watering it but not sure what effect the underfloor heating will have. I'm waiting a bit longer to get mine, it's too early this weekend I probably should wait tbh, but as it's the first Christmas that the boy kind of knows what's going on.....I was conscious of creating the atmosphere! Haha....So do you actually put it in a pot? I use something like this, if it's a little too big (or the trunk too narrow) you just stick blocks of wood inside so the screws keep a firm grip on the trunk. Keep it full of water and check daily cos they drink loads http://www.charliesdirect.co.uk/christmas-tree-stand-green?gclid=Cj0KEQiAsf_BBRDMpoOHw4aSq4QBEiQAPm7DL1Euoer1BfQytaGbIjFDBQ3f2pQ9pRsI1H3WYBpmC7kaAjoD8P8HAQ Hope your lad has a brill Xmas I really miss those days, my youngest is 10 and probably wont believe in Father Christmas next year 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nik_B 3,791 Posted December 1, 2016 Report Share Posted December 1, 2016 4 weeks is about it for a cut tree indoors even if you keep it well watered. Depends if you want it still up for New Year's Eve. There are different types of tree as well, the old fashioned one with the narrower branches (Norwegian spruce?) don't see to last as long. I think Nordmann Fir or Blue spruce is what we get and they hold their neddles well. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Accip74 7,112 Posted December 1, 2016 Author Report Share Posted December 1, 2016 Ok cheers for that...I'll leave it another week at least then. I hadn't realised I'd be watering it tbh...;-) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
General lee 979 Posted December 1, 2016 Report Share Posted December 1, 2016 This is me for the next three weeks selling trees at weybridge morrisons these are nordmans and they seem to last a long time without dropping needles 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nik_B 3,791 Posted December 1, 2016 Report Share Posted December 1, 2016 Ok cheers for that...I'll leave it another week at least then. I hadn't realised I'd be watering it tbh...;-) You can buy one and leave it outside till you are ready. Then you can cut an inch off the base before sticking it in the pot 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ratbuster 808 Posted December 1, 2016 Report Share Posted December 1, 2016 Most of the Christmas-trees we buy commercially, are coming from Denmark or Luxembourg. Cut around October and then send over. You can refresh it by cutting of the base and than watering it. You can also spray the branches with hairspray, keeps them longer on the tree. Or you could buy local, freshly cut or rooted. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chid 6,829 Posted December 1, 2016 Report Share Posted December 1, 2016 Choose a decent tree and keep it stood up out side ... Fraser firs are the best by far, nordmanns and nobles ain't bad either.. Bring it in when your ready , no matter if you buy a tree now or in 2 weeks they would of all been cut during November unless you get a fresh cut one 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CushtyJook 1,097 Posted December 1, 2016 Report Share Posted December 1, 2016 I just dig mine out the ground every year I've got s small plantation of different size ones along the railway bank put it in a pot then after new year out if back in the ground for next year no dead needles as the tree is still alive 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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