HOW TO PLANT A TREE OR SHRUB
1. DIG A HOLE.
When digging a hole for your new tree or shrub, be sure to dig your hole a little wider than the container the plant came in and not too deep. It is best to have the root ball of the plant/tree 1 inch higher than the hole itself.
2. PUT THE PLANT IN AND FILL IN THE HOLE AROUND IT WITH SOIL.
Do not pack the soil in with your foot or hand, but rather use running water from a garden hose to pack the soil in and to remove any air pockets.
Warning: if you are packing the soil up to the trunk (touching trunk) of plant or tree, then you’ve planted it too deep.
3. FERTILIZE.
It is also recommended to give a freshly planted tree or shrub a good dose of time release fertilizer to give it a healthy start. If using a slow release (lasts 6 months) we suggest spreading a good palm full of fertilizer around the circumference of the hole and then covering the hole with soil according to directions given previously. If you are looking for quick results, using a quick release fertilizer (lasts 2-3 months) is fine. However, you need to apply the quick release on top of the freshly planted plant. In the growing industry we like to call it “top dressing” the plant.
May we suggest our very own “custom blend” fertilizer to you to try? Now selling our very own commercial grade “custom blend” fertilizer.
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Keep your gardening tools in tip top shape and make them last:
After each use or in between plants take a razor and scrape any residue off the sheers/loppers. Then rub the blades with rubbing alcohol to clean and sanitize.
Ideally it should be done before pruning another type of plant in order not to spread any potential insect, fungus, disease or blight problem.
This great and easy technique will help ensure your plants are healthy and your tools are properly cared for.
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Q: During last winter's freeze my roebellini palm's leaves turned brown. I cut the dead foliage off in hope the palm will sprout new ones, but it is almost August and there are still no new leaves. Does it mean my Roebellini palm froze and I need to replace it?
- Thank you in advance
A: Excellent question and yes, more than likely it is dead and needs to be replaced, if you haven't seen any sign of new growth to date. Typically roebellinis and queen palms can handle the cold weather, but this past winter was a rarity with the duration and the extreme of the cold, many people lost theirs from Pasco, Hernando County and North. Read about how to effectively protect your plants from freeze here.
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Our recommendation is to use the 14-14-14 wax coated slow release fertilizer, which includes all your minor elements.
This fertilizer lasts up to 3-4 months and it will not burn the plant due to the wax coating and slow release. There are many other
fertilizers on the market and some state “fast release.”
This will green up your plants quicker and for a shorter period of time, but they can also burn/ruin the foliage on many softer leaved plants. 14-14-14 slow release fertilizer is safe on all plants including palms and citrus. Great all around fertilizer!
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Upon installation of your new landscaping a good fertilizer (we like to use 14-14-14 wax coated slow release fertilizer) should be applied to all the plants.
For the first 30 days we recommend watering your new landscaping once a day for 30 minutes to get the plants established.
Once established (after 30 days), water your landscaping 2 times a week for the next month. After that, water once a week from then on out.
FYI- water restrictions do not apply on newly landscaped yards. You must show proof of new landscaping with your receipt and citation will be lifted.
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