Planting flowers, shrubs or trees is quite simple and anyone can do this. As a rule of thumb, a hole 2 or 3 times of the diameter of the plant’s container but not deeper must be dug. In clay soils, the sides of the hole should be roughened up as roots cannot penetrate a ‘glazed’ side caused by a shovel. Proper site selection is important considering the plant’s maximum growth size.
The plant can be placed carefully into the hole after an initial water application has drained. Then the planting is to be backfilled with halfway mixed native soil, a handful of bone meal and then watered again.
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Mulching cannot be overstated. Mulch keeps roots cooler during summer and insulates them during winter. It reduces the loss of moisture during the heat of the day and it will eventually break down providing the plant with beneficial nutrients.
DO NOT, however, mulch around the trunk of plants. This can cause rotting and diseases. It is best to mulch the entire planting area starting 3-4 inches away from the trunk. The use of transplanting product 5-15-5 after planting helps minimize post-planting stress.
When planting balled and bur lapped plants, be sure to remove all twine / wire and peel back the first 1/3 of burlap from the top. The rest can be left on as it will decompose. Lastly, deep watering is far more beneficial and efficient as opposed to a quick spray on the surface.
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