Spring potted stock is material that has been field grown, then potted into a fibre pot in early spring.
· Water plant thoroughly in container
· Choose a site that is suitable for the plant in question
· Dig the hole twice the width of the container, and twice the depth of the container
· Fill hole with approximately 1/3 peat moss, mix into existing soil
· With sharp knife, cut sides of fibre pot from top to bottom, remove upper rim of pot, remove bottom of pot
· Do not disturb the root system on spring potted trees (all fibre containers)
· Place Plant into hole at the same depth as in fibre pot, if plant is grafted, ensure graft is 5cm below soil
· Backfill with remainder of existing soil, add additional peat moss if required
· Pack soil, leaving soil around base of plant slightly higher than edges, allowing water to run to edges where it is needed most
· Water thoroughly, apply mulch around base of plant
· Staking newly planted Material
· Newly planted Trees will benefit from being staked for the first year. Shrubs will not require staking.
All trees and shrubs full replacement warranty till October 31st of the year of purchase. (Drowned trees are excluded.)Dead Tree must be returned with receipt and tree tag. Call us before Oct. 31 if tree is dead and we'll replace next spring.
Containerized stock is material that has been grown in a plastic container for more than 12 months.
· Water Plant thoroughly in container
· Choose a site that is suitable for the plant in question
· Dig the hole twice the width of the container, and 15 to 20 cm deeper than container
· Fill hole with approximately 1/3 peat moss, mix into existing soil.
· Remove container from plant
· Cut roots from top to bottom on all four sides of root ball to encourage strong root development
· Place Plant in hole at same depth as in container
· Backfill with remainder of existing soil, add additional peat moss if required
· Pack soil, leaving soil around base of plant slightly higher than edges, allow water to run to edges where it is needed most
· Water thoroughly; apply mulch around base of plant
· IMPORTANT! Never allow trees to dry out in containers