After Christmas, move the tree back outside to the protected, unheated area for another two- to three-day transition. Then plant as you would in spring, using the saved, unfrozen and improved soil ...

SAN ANTONIO — Most nurseries offer Christmas trees growing in containers that can be planted in the landscape after serving as the decorated holiday tree. Not every tree can do the double duty ...

Two successful tree species to plant in San Antonio as living Christmas trees are Deodar cedar and Arizona cypress. ... decorate it as a holiday tree and then plant it in your landscape.

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Now that Christmas 2020 is past and a new year is just beginning, it’s time to get that hardy plant you received as a present in the ground. Or maybe, you received a gift certificate from a ...

Instead of subjecting your Christmas tree to being ground into mulch for suburban landscaping, turn it into important habitat for fish and wildlife. Sinking Christmas trees in lakes and ponds ...

The southern redcedar is a fast-growing tree that can reach a height of 30-45 feet and a spread of 20-30 feet. The dense growth and attractive foliage make southern redcedar a favorite for ...

Flocked or not? The experts at Landscape Garden Centers can help you find the Christmas tree that suits you.

Uses in the landscape. Christmas ferns are a fitting addition to a native plant or woodland garden. They make an attractive border or edging against a wall, fence or foundation.

City contractors feed discarded Christmas trees into a wood-chipper on Jan. 9, 2013, at a recycling facility on the North Side of Chicago. (Chris Walker/Chicago Tribune) By Beth Botts ...