Untie or remove nails from burlap at top of ball and pull burlap back, so it does not stick out of hole when soil is replaced. If planting a balled and burlaped tree, position it in hole so that the best side faces forward. You are ready to begin filling in with soil. Position tree in center of hole so that the best side faces forward. Loosen the roots around the edges without breaking up the root ball too much. If container-grown, lay the tree on its side and remove the container. Use a pitchfork or shovel to scarify the sides of the hole. When planting a tree, stake at the time of planting if staking is a necessity.ĭig out an area for the tree that is about 3 or 4 times the diameter of the container or rootball and the same depth as the container or rootball. If the tree can not move back and forth, these important roots will not develop and the tree might fall over during a storm, once stakes are removed. Latest studies have shown that when staking a tree, provide enough leeway so that the tree can move back and forth in the wind. Ties without spacers should be formed into a figure eight to create padding. Buckle-and-spacer ties can be found at garden centers, they are expandable and have a protective spacer. The ties used need to accommodate growth and not cause bark damage with friction. For trees more than 12 feet tall, use two low stakes on opposite sides of the tree or several guy ropes. For windy areas or flexible trees, use a high stake. For most trees, a low stake is preferred, to let the tree move naturally. Generally only trees that are planted in windy, exposed locations need to be staked. Staking is done differently depending on the size and flexibility of the tree, and the windiness of the planting site. A 3 inch layer of mulch will help to maintain soil moisture and studies have shown that mulched plants grow faster than non-mulched plants. Amending your soil with compost will help improve texture and water holding or draining capacity. Most plants like about 1 inch of water per week. Soil is moist without being soggy because the texture of the soil allows excess moisture to drain away. Moist and well drained means exactly what it sounds like. Watering Conditions : Moist and Well Drained Know the culture of the plant before you buy and plant it!
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Plants able to take full sun in some climates may only be able to tolerate part sun in other climates. Partial sun receives less than 6 hours of sun, but more than 3 hours. Full sun usually means 6 or more hours of direct unobstructed sunlight on a sunny day. The only exception is when houses or buildings are so close together, shadows are cast from neighboring properties. Areas on the southern and western sides of buildings usually are the sunniest. Many of these plants will do fine with a little less sunlight, although they may not flower as heavily or their foliage as vibrant. Applications made at that time can force lush, vegetative growth that will not have a chance to harden off before the onset of cold weather.įull sunlight is needed for many plants to assume their full potential. It is best to avoid fertilizing late in the growing season.
Excess nitrogen in the soil can cause excessive vegetative growth on plants at the expense of flower bud development. Fertilizers that are high in N, nitrogen, will promote green leafy growth. If one or more nutrients is low, a specific instead of an all-purpose fertilizer may be required. A soil test can determine existing nutrient levels in the soil.
Shrubs and other plants in the landscape can be fertilized yearly. Trees need to be fertilized every few years. Take a visual inventory of your landscape. How-to : Fertilization for Established PlantsĮstablished plants can benefit from fertilization. Look for a fertilizer that has phosphorus, P, in it(the second number on the bag.) Apply recommended amount for plant per label directions in the soil at time of planting or at least during the first growing season. Young plants need extra phosphorus to encourage good root development. Plant Care Fertilizing How-to : Fertilization for Young Plants
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