Learn how to Plant a Bare Root Tree
How to Plant a Bare Root Tree
- Dig hole 1.5 x the size of the root system.
- Mix 1/3 of a bag of our Enriched Planting Compost into the soil removed.
- Put a shovel-full of the mixed soil back into the middle of the hole. (This creates a soft bed for the roots to sit on.)
- Place tree roots on soil mound and backfill with the rest of the mixed soil. (Make sure the graft union is above the soil level.)
- Compress the soil down with your foot gently.
- Water in well, covering all the loose soil 20-40L on initial planting. Mixing in our Plant Starter to advised quantities on bottle.
- Follow up with a watering can of water (9L) per week for one month only. With our Plant Starter Mixed in.
- WATERING IS KEY. A LOT OF PEOPLE OVER WATER THEIR TREES. TRYING TO ESTABLISH TREES WHILST ESTABLISHING A LAWN IS A NO NO.
- One average bucket of water (10L) per week when it hasn’t rained.
- If we receive rain leave your tree alone.
- Continue with one bucket of water per week through the first summer.
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