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You can plant trees and shrubs
anytime you can work the soil
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To plant a tree or shrub, dig a hole as deep
as the root mass and anywhere from 2 to 3 times wider than the existing root
structure
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Amend the existing soil with a
mix of 1/3rd compost and 2/3rd existing soil
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Use peat moss if soil is sandy
and compost with manure if soil is clay
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In clay soil, it benefits the
plant to be a couple inches above the grade after planting
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If plant is root bound, score
the root ball and separate some of the exterior roots—cut large roots
that may girdle the tree as they grow
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Water deeply and thoroughly
immediately after planting -- and then water deeply as necessary for the remainder of the growing season
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Stake large trees on the
windward side with tree straps for the first year -- as necessary
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Place tree wrap around young
deciduous trees during the winter for at least the first 3 years after
plantingWater all trees and shrubs at
least once a month during the winter months
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Inspect leaves and branches for insects and
diseases periodically—bring concerns to Phelan staff so issue may be
dealt with quickly
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For more
information, contact
Phelan
Gardens at 574-8058. |
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