We have a well established, lovely Christmas tree planted in front of the house. Trouble is, it has grown quite tall and blocking out light to the house. We are considering just cutting it down but that seems such a shame, so we are investigating to see if we can move it somewhere else in the garden. Can you please advise us on how we may be able to succesfully move the tree? It'll be a shame to lose it.
Spring and early fall are the best times to move plants. The key is to do your best to keep the tree from going into shock. This article will help you with that: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/environmental/learn-how-to-avoid-and-repair-transplant-shock-in-plants.htm This may help as well: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/tgen/watering-newly-planted-tree.htm
A week before Christmas, I bought a young live Christmas tree. It is in a pot on our balcony. Starting spring season, the tree started growing beautifully and spreading green little brunches. Last week I noticed white cottony things covering some of the the brunches. I am not sure if it's a web or fungus. It is white and dense, covering the needles too. What can I do about it? I would appreciate your help.
It's an insect pest, likely from scale insects. You can remove infected areas, of not too much. Also, treat the tree with neem oil. It is an organic insecticide that doubles as a fungicide and should take care of the problem. Here is more information: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/problems/pests/neem-oil-uses.htm
What is the best form of feeding for my established Christmas tree? It's been in clay soil for about 4 years, and it's about 7 ft tall. Put on a lot of growth this spring, but top pines seem to be going brown. HELP.
These articles will help you.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/pine/pine-tree-browning.htm
http://www.extension.umn.edu/garden/yard-garden/trees-shrubs/fertilizing-evergreens-conifers/
We brought home the cut tree 2 days ago, and it will not drink water. We cut off 3 inches from the bottom. How can I save it?
Here are some links with information to help you.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/christmas-trees/christmas-tree-not-drinking.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/christmas-trees/make-christmas-tree-last-longer.htm
Besides keeping water in the tree stand, is there anything else that I should put in it?
My husband forgot to water our Christmas tree. It went without water for 30 hours. What can we do?
As this article explains, the best remedy is to re-cut a slice from the base of the tree to allow it to drink water again. Without the ability to take in water, it will dry out:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/christmas-trees/christmas-tree-not-drinking.htm
We cut our own Douglas Fir tree from a reputable farm on Saturday. We had the tree in a bucket of cool water within 2 hours and it was in the stand the next day. It doesn't seem to be taking much water. It is ten and a half feet tall, in a large stand, out of direct heat or sunlight and the temperature is ordinarily between 66 and 70 degrees throughout the day. I don't know why this tree is not taking much water and am concerned that it won't last, and may even become hazardous as we head into the new year. Any thoughts or suggestions? Thanks, Paula
It is quite common for a fresh cut tree to take a few days to start drinking water.
Here is a link with more information.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/christmas-trees/christmas-tree-not-drinking.htm