Maintain Your New Plants Successfully

Step 1

Water new plants every day for 1 week, every other day for the next 2 weeks, and then as required.
For clay soil, water every other day for a week, then every 3 days for 2 weeks. Adjust all watering according to natural rainfall or drought conditions. Try not to water the plant’s foliage as it can increase the risk of disease. Rather, water at the base of the plant at ground level, preferably in the morning. If going away for a period of time, have someone water for you.
 

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Step 2

Apply Parkwood® Transplanter 5-15-5 as directed on the package at the time of planting. Repeat this treatment 2 or 3 times at 2 week intervals with regular watering in between, to encourage strong root development and minimize transplant shock.

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Step 3

For specimen trees or evergreens in the lawn, cut a circle 60-90 cm (24-36”) or more in diameter to prevent the lawnmower and / or string trimmer from damaging the bark. Cover the soil with mulch or plant a ground cover.

Step 4

In late fall, water heavily just before ground freeze-up if there hasn’t been much rain in November.
Place a spiral tree guard on the trunks of fruit trees, Crab Apples and ornamental tree forms to prevent bark damage from mice, rabbits or deer.

Planting Essentials- Garden Supplies

  • Shovel for larger plant material
  • Trowel for small plants
  • Sharp knife or garden pruners
  • Parkwood® 3 in 1 Planting Mix
  • Peat Moss
  • Manure
  • Parkwood® Transplanter 5-15-5
  • Parkwood® Garden-All 4-12-8
  • Bone Meal for roses
  • Tree stakes & ties
  • Watering can
  • Garden hose