1.
Begin by digging a
hole twice as wide
as the rootball and
no deeper than the
rootball. |
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*Remove plant from container
and scratch exterior
of root ball to loosen
feeder roots. Place
in hole making sure
that the top edge of
the root ball is 1-2"
above ground level.
Place
more soil in hole and
tamp if necessary to
achieve proper height.
Note:
Azaleas, Camelias, and
Rhododendrons should
be planted with 2-4"
of rootball above ground
level to insure proper
drainage. |
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| 3.
Mix organic soil ammendment
such as Claycutter at
a 50/50 ratio with soil
that was removed from
the hole. Backfill soil
mixture to top of rootball,
tamping as you go to
remove any air pockets,
and taper gradually
to ground level. Essentially,
you are planting the
rootball in a 'raised
mound.' Do not place
any soil on top of rootball. |
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| 4.
With remaining soil
mixture build a water
retaining ring to around
3" or so in height
around peremiter of
mound. |
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| 5.
After planting water
thoroughly. |
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6.
Broadcast a granular
shrub fertilizer such
as 14-7-7 w/elements
atop rootball at an
amount suggested on
label. |
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GROUND LEVEL |
An
excellent alternative
method of fertilization,
and one that we always
use, is slow release
Agriform Fertilizer
Tablets. We
7.
To retain adequate
moisture apply 2"
of bark mulch or pinestraw
around plant.
Your
newly planted shrub
does not need watering
everyday. Over-watered
plants can die from
root-rot. A good soaking
rain or watering once
or twice a week is
usually all that's
necessary. Use the
finger test to check
for soil moisture. |
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