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Planting
Field grown trees
We have 70 acres of field-grown trees, conifers and multi-stems which are available from October to mid April. Click here for field-grown list.
- Soak the root ball thoroughly before planting.
- Dig a planting pit wider than the root ball, by about a handbreadth all round. Fork over the bottom of the planting pit.
- Place the root ball carefully in the pit. DO NOT REMOVE WIRE OR HESSIAN.
- Backfill the hole, firming carefully, ensuring no air pockets. The tree should be planted at the same depth as when in the nursery.
- Support the tree firmly, using one or two stakes driven well in, avoiding damage to the roots. (The stakes may need to be at an angle.) Secure with a straining bar or tree ties to prevent damage.
Container grown trees
Our extensive range of container-grown plants are available for year-round planting. Click for container-grown list.
- Soak the container thoroughly before planting.
- Dig a planting pit wider than the container, by about a handbreadth all round. Fork over the bottom of the planting pit.
- Remove the container from the tree root, and place the root carefully in the pit.
- Backfill the hole, firming as you do so, ensuring no air pockets. The surface of the compost should be level with the ground.
- Support the tree firmly, using one or two stakes driven well in, avoiding damage to the roots. (The stakes may need to be at an angle.) Secure with a straining bar or tree ties to prevent damage.
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