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Planting Trees - How to tips
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These tips are designed for the lower elevations of the southwest and for trees that are already in large pots or containers.
Follow these ten step to help ensure a long healthly beautiful tree or shrub.
Digging a hole is not rocket science. Do NOT loosen the soil, or expose the roots from any plotted plant, this will stress out the plant and could damage or kill it. The ideal time to plant your tree or shrubs is early spring, or fall. However you can plant your tree in containers any time of the year. If you have any questions about trees, plants or shrubs in general please do NOT hesitate to call us at (505) 523-1520 and talk to one our professional gardeners.
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Step 1. We are going to plant a eucalyptus tree. Be sure you have the right tree or shrub for your landscape or space.
Remember to use sun-loving trees that are suitable for the desert southwest. Also be sure to place plants with similar needs together.
Step 2. When planting trees always dig a hole about 6-12" wider than the pot and do not go deeper than what is in the container. Try to handle the tree or shrub by the container or
stake.
Step 3. Carefully remove the tree or shrub from the container. Tap the pot with your fist or use a small hammer to loosen the container from the root ball. Do NOT unloosen the soil from the roots.
Doing so may "stress the tree".
Step 4. Place the plant or tree in the hole making sure the it is level and straight with the surrounding landscape. We are not doing rocket science here, use common sense when planting.
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Step 5. Back fill the hole with about 50% your soil and 50% organic compost, and top it with organic mulch or bark. Do about 1/2 of the original soil and 1/2 compost. Compost and mulch will help retain water and help with root development.
Step 6. Make a dirt or compost border around the tree or shrub and fill with water.
Step 7. Use about 4-5 tlbs of root stimulator to about 1 gallon of water. You can also use vitamin B1 for root development.
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Step 8. Most trees and or shrubs require quite a bit of water when first planted. Soak thoroughly the first day but make sure it drains well. Remember to use some type of root stimulator as this will help stimulate new roots. We recommend Green Lights Products you can purchase some here or at one of our retail stores.
Step 9. Water at least every day for the first 2-3 weeks even more during the hot southwestern months typically May thru August. Then cut back depending on the type of tree or plant you have.
Step 10. Remember to use mulch on the plant or tree to minimize evaporation. Mulch should be put on top of the soil. This will also help cool the soil and reduce weeds during summer time.
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