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Planting Deer Resistant Trees and Shrubs. Flower Color and bloom time in Zone 5/6. Interesting Leaf Color, Shape and Fall Color. Care of Container plants If there is damage to plant carton, or plants inside please inform us immediately. Remove plants from packaging, place in shaded area and thoroughly water. It is best to water and then water again to ensure soakage. If not planting immediately, water every couple of days and move into more open position to acclimatize to final planting place. Planting Containers
Everyone has their own and often tried and trusty methods, this is what we do and why. 1)Make planting hole at least 3 times the width of the container. 2)Bottom of hole should be mounded in center, this can be done by digging it that way or placing backfill. Depth of planting hole should allow container to protrude from hole 2''. This compensates for the the height of mulch you will add. 3)Back fill excavated soil, with possible additions of compost, small bark chip. Firm soil with either water or foot. 4)Excavate a shallow moat, depression around planting hole or at edge of new hole, to catch water. where you want the plants roots to be heading. 5)Lay Newspaper or cardboard around plant. A circle with a diameter of at least 1ft for every ft of plant height. 6)Use at least 2'' of black hardwood mulch, or fine pine bark chips to cover paper. 7)Water thoroughly. It is best to water and then return ten minutes later and repeat.
Notes: 1)Tree and shrubs root generally root laterally, and having softer earth for roots to break into helps establishment. Always go wider but never deeper. 2)Mounded center avoids plant sitting in water. 3)Additions to soil depend on quality of soil you are working with. Compost is wonderful soil builder in all situations. Small bark chips are good for soil aeration in heavy clay areas. Be wary of making a deep planting hole in which roots will swirl around in. You want them to break out, so if soil is bad work compost into soil further out from hole. It has been learned that nitrogen inhibits root growth, so fertilizing at planting is not recommended. 4)Moat is best placed at edge or further out from plant hole. We do not recommend mounding soil or mulch to funnel water into planting hole as this could help waterlog plant. 5)We use a paper derivative for weed barrier. It should be thick enough to stop light going through it and hence suppress weeds. The advantage is that over time it deteriorates allowing for the gardeners best friends, the worms, to drag mulch into soil; aiding aeration and plant growth. 6)We use black hardwood or small pine chips as these incorporate into the soil better. They will need to be renewed annually. Cut grass is very moisture robbing. If planting in grass a barrier between plant and grasses roots, 5'' deep should be inserted into soil. Size of mulched area should be increased as plant grows and should be at least the extent of the drip line, edge of foliage of trees and shrubs. In poor soil areas it may be advisable to loosen and add compost to the entire future root zone of new planting. Aftercare of Container plants Watering takes a little bit of understanding and experience. It is best to water a plant twice, ten minutes apart, than give it one big gulp. If ground is dry it needs to be wet to absorb water, otherwise it may run of from your plantings. It is best to thoroughly water every 2 or 3 days than pop out and give a new planting a dribble morning and dusk. Don't just be concerned with planting hole when you water. You want plant to reach out so water outside of hole. In dry spells water plant every 3 days for the first couple of weeks. Then start stretching it out with the intention of weaning plant of habit after 6 weeks if natural precipitation can be counted on. Often we can rely on thunderstorms during the summer to water plants. The worst time in WV is often September and October. The cooler weather can let you relax your guard. Check on new plantings at this time or any prolonged period of drought after planting and water as needed. A watering schedule should be designed to get a new plant on its feet and not become a dependency issue. Care of Bare Root Plants If there is and damage to plant carton, or plants inside please inform us immediately. Remove plants from packaging and soak in bucket of water for a couple of hours. If you are not planting immediately, but in the next couple of days, remove plants from water and return to bag. Place in cool frost free shed. Repeat soaking process before planting. If you can't plant for a longer period, place plants in shallow trench in garden and cover with soil. Firm soil in trench and water. You could also inspect bag every couple of days, soak plant in water and return to bag until planting. The first option is advised. Tiny fibrous roots should not be allowed to dry out. Planting of Bare Root Plants We advise 'pit planting', digging a hole and following the directions for Container planting. The hole will be dug wider than the laid out root system. Roots should be spread out with care. After hole is backfilled, plant should be shaken to allow soil to settle around roots. The plant should sit at the same level that is was growing in the nursery. What is known as the root collar is usually visible on the main stem, and should be level or above soil level to allow for mulch. Backfill soil should be firmed either by using water or with foot to avoid underground air pockets. A bamboo cane may be required if plant is leggy. If you are going to put one in, do so before placing plant in hole, to avoid damage to the roots. Aftercare of Bare Root Plants Because bare root planting take place earlier a lot of the watering issues discussed under container planting may not be relevant. In the event of an early dry period, be prepared to water. New plantings should be periodically inspected for movement in the ground that may be caused by wind, rain or frost. They may require straightening firming with foot.
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