If you plant your tree at the wrong time of year it's going to be less likely to survive and grow. Do not plant in late spring or summer because the heat will stress the plant and may cause it to die. Of course, all this depends on the type of plant, because different plants hav...
Here is how to improve clay soil, which is a good step to take before learning how to plant fruit trees in clay soil.You only have one real chance to plant the tree, so make sure the planting hole is deep enough!This picture above gives a better idea of just how deep that hole is...
If you're willing to do a little work, you can still transform clay soil into a healthy, life-giving soil that will be great for all sorts of plants and even vegetables. It's what we call soil amending. So grab your supplies and tools, and you can start working on this in the wee...
Balled-and-burlapped treesoften have been dug from clay soil, the removal of which might lead to root loss. Thus, such a tree is lifted with a ball of soil that is then wrapped with burlap. Clay soil holds together better than lighter soils, but it is also heavy, so the weight and ...
Preparing the Tree The evening before you are going to plant,give the pots a good soakingwith water. If the root-ball is dry when you plant, it may stay that way and cause your tree to suffer from dryness even if the surrounding soil is damp. ...
Place the tree into the hole gently. Be sure the hole isn't too deep or too shallow. The ground level of the plant in the pot should match up with the ground level after you fill the hole in. Do not bury over the crown (where the stem changes to root) or leave any ...
Soil pH affects a plant’s ability to absorb nutrients. Let the lab know what you will be growing and ask for recommendations accordingly.WHAT IS CLAY SOIL?Soils that are primarily clay in texture are good at binding mineral nutrients but tend to have poor drainage and aeration. Loamy soils...
Got garden soil as hard as concrete? Horticultural expert Lorin Nielsen understands the struggle. Use these tips to amend and improve your clay soil and find out how to make it work for you! Also find suggestions of what to plant in clay soil this season. ...
Trees and shrubs can be planted on raised piles of soil, often called “beds.” The beds need to be wide enough to allow roots to spread. How wide depends on the eventual size of the plant. If you want a bigger plant, give its roots more room to grow. For vegetables and flowers, ...
Backfill the space around your tree’s roots and tamp down the soil. The roots should be completely buried under a layer of soil, but it’s okay if they are relatively close to the soil surface. Water your new plant well to help it settle in and alleviate transplant shock. ...