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Below are some simple steps to
ensure your plants get off to a good start.
Step 1
Dig a hole at
least twice as wide as the container and approximately 1 1/2 to 2 times the
depth of the container. |
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Step 2
Now
backfill the hole half way with a mix of compost and the original soil from the
hole. For heavy clay soils, we recommend a 50 percent compost and 50 percent
original soil mix. For better soils, we recommend 33 percent compost to 66
percent original soil mix. For most plants, we recommend the Master Nursery
Gold Rush. This consists of high quality Fir mulch and 15 percent Chicken
Manure. If this compost is not available, use other high quality mulches. For
acid loving plants, like Azaleas, Camellias, Rhododendrons, and Gardenias, we
recommend the Greenall Azalea, Camellia, and Rhododendron Mix. This mix is
specially formulated for acid loving plants. |
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Step 3
If you
use a starting fertilizer, now is the time to apply it. Work it in to the top
few inches of the freshly mixed ammended soil. We recommend using the Master
Start. It's NPK ratio is 5-20-10 with minors(iron, calcium, zinc, and
manganese). It helps develop the root system of the plant. When applying
starting fertilizers, be sure to follow the instructions on the bag. For
example, when using Master Start, you only need to mix 2 tablespoons of it into
the soil when planting a one gallon size plant. |
Step 4
Carefully remove
the plant from the container. If necessary, cut the can. Place the plant in the
center of the hole. the top of the root ball should be about level with the
ground or slightly higher. For trees or plants that are grafted, be sure to
leave the graft above the ground. |
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Step 5
Now fill in the
hole with the compost and original soil mix in the same ratio as discussed in
step 2. Lightly tamp the soil down to help get rid of large air
pockets.
Step 6
Water well immediately after planting and again
the following day.
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Step
7
Continue to water on a regular basis. For many plants one good
watering once a week is sufficient. Some plants require watering more often.
Also, when planting during warm or hot weather, plants will need to be watered
several times during the first couple of weeks to keep from drying out.
Groundcovers will usually require daily watering when first planted, if the
temperature is hot. Keep an eye on the newly planted plants. They will tell you
if they are not getting enough water.
Step 8
Don't be afraid to
ask questions. If you have any questions regarding how to plant something or
your plant is not performing like you think it should, talk to your local
nursery professional or e-mail
us. |
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