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Step 1: Layout where your 15 gallon,
24"box and larger plant material is to go.
Step 2: Excavate a hole at these locations
that is roughly 11/2-2 times the size of the root
ball. The idea is to develop a root
transition zone between the good soil that came
with your plants and the native soil that you are
installing these plants into.
Step 3: With the soil that has been
removed, mix in 25% mulch and other nutrients for
your backfill mix. Place this soil in the bottom
of the plant pit to a depth so as when the plant
is placed in this hole, the root ball will be
slightly elevated above the existing soil
level. Usually 1" above will
work. Make sure you tamp this soil to
prevent settling.
Step 4: For 15 gallon containers, remove
the plastic by cutting the sides or tapping on
the container while holding firmly onto the
plant's trunk. Gently place the plant into
the hole and check for proper elevation.
For boxed material, you will need help to move
these into place. Try to remove the bottom
of the boxes first, however this is not 100%
critical. Once in the hole, facing the
right direction and plumb, remove the sides and
discard in the trash.
Step 5: Place the amended soil around the
root ball and build a berm for watering.
Thoroughly water. It is important to have
water saturate to the bottom of the plant
pit. During hot summer months, the plants
continue to transpire while planting and
therefore is crucial to water and reduce the
chance of planting shock.
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