Care of newly planted landcape plants, watering guide, fertilizing
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Countrybrook Farms Nursery & Garden Center
175 Lowell Road Route 3A
Hudson, NH 03051


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Care After Planting

Watering: It is the most essential part of the process for successfully establishing newly planted trees and shrubs. During and after installation, all plant material should be very thoroughly watered. We recommend applications of Root Stimulator every week to reduce transplant shock and plant stress. The best way to tell if your plant needs water is to stick your fingers an inch or two into the soil. If the soil has dried below the surface, it is time to water again. * Run the water to remove hot water in the hose before putting it on the plant. Lay a hose at the base and turn water on to a very slow trickle (about the size of your little finger). Depending on the size of the root ball, the weather, and soil conditions will determine length of time you should let the water run. With average conditions: twice per week for 2 hrs for large tree, ½ hr for a medium size shrub, 5-10 minutes for large perennial or annual. Watering very slowly allows water to seep deeply into the ground to the roots rather than running off at ground level. Watering should be done on a regular basis, yet, not every day. The plant also needs to have water drain away and not be constantly saturated. Between watering the soil should be allowed to dry just slightly. This may take several days and will be weather related. If it is sunny windy and hot you will need to water more frequently for longer periods than if the weather is cloudy and cool. Each watering should be deep and thorough. Slightly decrease watering in early fall to help signal plants to prepare for winter.

* Always water all your new plants very thoroughly just prior to the soil freezing in late fall.

*Attention: Lawn irrigation is meant for shallow rooted grass. Lawn irrigation or rainfall is not sufficient to water plants for several growing seasons, because it does not provide for the deep watering that new plants need. Avoid using sprinklers if possible. Continuously wet foliage promotes the growth of fungus, leading to unsightly plant damage.

Fertilization: Applications of Root Stimulator used as directed will help your new plants become adjusted to their new home. It will benefit from being fed with a granular slow release fertilizer such as Start-N-Grow or Pro-Grow Organic Fertilizer for continuing nourishment every spring.



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