Christmas Tree

[maggie01]

I bought a Xmas tree in a pot last year. I kept it in the pot n the garden through the summer and it's doing great. I want to bring it in again this year . Is it too early or should I wait till nearer xmas

[woofgang]

To give the treee the best chance of surviving, wait for as long as you can and keep it inside for as short a time as possible in the coolest place you have. Keep it well watered.

[Chipchopper]

I agree with Wolfgang.
M tree from last year will be put in the conservatory this year, as it stays very cool in there, I don't have much space in the living room anyway.

[IrisJames]

I agree with the other two answers. In my opinion, it is never too early to decorate for Christmas, but if there's a possibility your tree might suffer in the warmer room, keep it outside.

Unless the room is not too warm and you can water it regularly. Then I'd say decorate it!

[Tilly2]

Be prepared for some creepy crawlies to emerge from the compost. :-)

[maggie01]

Tilly 2. Creepy crawlies weren't the word. I decorated it and a few days later there was a sticky substance all on the table and then these black bugs. In the end it got too much and it went baçk out on the garden and I got artificial one from loft only to find rat droppings in the bag the tree was stored. Now waiting for vermin control to take a look.

[mikey4444]

If I were you, I would semi-decorate it, ( ie, without lights) and leave it outside until Xmas Eve, and then bring it in for 12 nights, with the lights on it.

Keep it well watered though !

[Mamyalynne]

Good move, leave it out there - good luck with the rat problem too.

[Tilly2]

I know that any tree I brought in from outside would bring with it lots of ants. Ants seem to thrive in my pots.

Sorry to hear about the rats. :-(

[pastafreak]

I don't think I'd bother tbh...leave it where it's happy. And leave the creepy crawlies outside.

[Tilly2]

Put some battery powered outside lights on it, Maggie. It'll look nice then.

[mikey4444]

Maggie....an you position this tree close to a window or door ?

There plenty of lights that can be used externally these days.....and it would look nice at night !