Container Plantings:

• Remove plant from container and gently loosen root mass before planting.

Balled & Burlapped Plantings:

• Be careful to keep the root ball intact.
• Once plant is properly positioned, loosen any twine or burlap that may be tied around the trunk.
• Do not remove the twine or burlap from the root ball, as it will naturally decay.
• NOTE: Certain materials, such as nylon, do not naturally decay; therefore must be removed.

Watering Newly Planted Plants:

• Always monitor your plants carefully. Too much water is just as harmful as not enough water.
• Weather counts: Don't be fooled by a brief shower. Hot days dry plants out quicker; cool days will not. To be sure your plants need water, poke around the soil and feel for moisture.
• General rule: Plants require one inch of rainfall every 7 to 10 days.
• Letting the hose run slowly at the base of each plant or using a soaker hose are great ways to water your new plants.
• Exceptions: Ground covers, perennials and annuals may require more watering than every 7 to 10 days. Again, poke around and feel for moisture daily.
• Container grown plants tend to dry out more quickly than balled and burlapped plants. Once again monitor them carefully.
• Evergreens do not require as much water as deciduous plants, which are plants that drop their leaves.
• When installing your plants, they require starter fertilizer. These added nutrients will promote growth and help to ensure a successful transplant.

Acid Loving Plants: Evergreens & Broadleaf Evergreens

• Evergreens and Broadleaf Evergreens prefer a more acidic soil. Blending Canadian Peat with existing planting mixes at planting time will begin to increase acid levels in the soil. Use acidic additives such as Holly Tone, Aluminum Sulfate and Greenleaf Compound to maintain proper acid levels in the soil.

Planting Instructions: Based on Soil Type

Clay Soil:

• Dig a wide, shallow hole.
• Place the plant in the hole so that 1/3 of the root mass is above the ground level.
• Mix 1/3 Topsoil and 1/3 Pine Soil Conditioner and 1/3 of your existing soil, then fill the hole with this mix.
• Newly installed plants require starter fertilizer. These added nutrients will promote root growth and help to ensure a successful transplant.
• Water thoroughly, once soil is settled, add a layer of mulch.
• Clay soils do not drain well. Closely monitor your watering. Remember, too much water is just as harmful as not enough.
  
  
  

Sandy Soil:

• Dig a hole that is wide; its depth must be equal to the height of the root mass. 
• Place the plant in the hole so that the top of the root mass is at ground level.
• Mix 1/3 Canadian Peat and 1/3 Topsoil with your existing soil, then fill the hole with this soil mix.
• Newly installed plants require starter fertilizer. These added nutrients will promote root growth and help to ensure a successful transplant.
• Water thoroughly, once soil is settled, add a layer of mulch.
• Sandy soils do not hold moisture well and may require frequent watering.
  
  
  

Topsoil:

• Dig a hole that is wide; its depth equal to the height of the root mass.
• Place a plant in the hole so that the top of the root mass is at ground level.
• Mix 1/3 Pine Soil Conditioner with your existing soil, then fill the hole with this soil mix.
• Newly installed plants require starter fertilizer. These added nutrients will promote root growth and help to ensure a successful transplant.
• Water thoroughly, once soil is settled, add a layer of mulch.