Planting In Most Soils

1. Dig the hole 2 times wider and for depth a little less than  the plant’s root massdepth.
   Soil preparation, mix up the following:
    - 1/3-  original soil
    - 2/3 - 3 in 1 Garden soil, topsoil or triple mix
2. When planting large heavy balls, the soil at the bottom of the hole should be left solid to prevent the tree from settling.
3. The finished level of the tree should be higher than surrounding soil and must be 3” higher in clay soils
4. Do not backfill with soil over existing stem.
5. Mulch around stem 2-3” deep cedar mulch to conserve moisture and reduce weeding.
6. Trees should be staked for 2-3 years.
7. Water well and deep with transplant  fertilizer immediately after planting.  Water deep and slow twice a week for first month after planting to ensure successful rooting out.