Gardening Tips
General Planting Instructions
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Select an area that provides adequate lighting and drainage to meet your plant’s or tree’s needs. Dig a hole for the tree/shrub so that it is just shallower than the root ball and at least twice the width. Break up and loosen the soil in the planting hole so the roots can easily break through. Remove the plant from its container and loosen the soil so that the roots spread out.
The top of the root flare, where the roots end and the trunk begins, should be at least an inch above the surrounding soil – we recommend 2-4 inches as the soil will eventually settle. Make sure the tree is vertical in the hole.
As you put dirt back in the hole, water your planting site to remove air pockets. Remove rocks or grass, and completely break up any dirt clumps. Water your tree again after the transplant is complete. To keep the tree's roots warm and moist, mulch around your tree 2"-3," up to, but not touching, the trunk.