Planting Instructions
Large trees being planted in clay soils should be planted 2-4" above the existing grade to prevent pooling of water in the roots. Do not dig the hole any deeper than the dimensions given.
BALL AND BURLAP
This must be planted just as you receive it; burlap, rope, and wire too! Fill in around the ball with 2/3 of your existing soil, and mixed 1/3 compost plus soil. Water well.
FIBER POT
PLASTIC POTS
WATERING AND AFTERCARE
Water plants well after planting. Water approximately once per week thereafter, depending on the weather. Use bonemeal after the specimen is planted. Fertilizing can be done every six weeks beginning in May through the second week in July. Do not fertilize any later than this! In the fall be sure to water evergreens well before freezing weather. Cover the root ball with 1-1/2" of mulch. If the plant is young and deciduous make sure to cover the trunk with a plastic wrap. This will prevent the rodents from eating the bark. Remove the plastic wrap in the Spring.