2007-02-15 18:44:00 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape
Use an acidic compost if you are planting a pine tree. For others use a basic compost. You can have the soil tested to see if it needs more nutrients. One thing I have done for many years is get some soil polymers (several brands) that soaks up water, then releases it to plant roots when they need it. Hydrosoil is one brand.
Although not a soil ammendment, I always dig the hole for the tree (and other plants, as well) to at least double the depth of the root ball, and double the width, as well. Recent scientific research has demonstrated that few trees roots grow any further than the hole they were planted in, so going deeper and wider will only help the tree to grow bigger and wider.
2007-02-15 19:10:11 · answer #1 · answered by Jeanne B 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Good soil is critical in the health of your new plant. We recommend using either peat moss or gard n’ prep when planting. It should be mixed in the existing soil—2/3 soil to 1/3 soil amendment. Bone meal or super phosphate can be added at planting to serve as a root stimulator. We also carry liquid root stimulator which needs diluted and can be used the first several times you water. It is very important to take the time to amend the soil when planting.
2007-02-15 18:46:33 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
DO A SOIL TEST FIRST. YOU WANT TO MATCH THE TREE AND IT'S REQUIREMENTS TO THE PLANTING SITE CONDITIONS. THE TREE MUST BE ABLE TO TOLERATE SITE CONDITIONS SUCH AS WET OR DRY SOIL, SIZE LIMITATIONS, OR SHADE, SELECTING A TREE THAT MEETS SITE REQUIREMENTS IS THE SINGLE MOST IMPORTANT FACTOR INFLUENCING THE SUCCESS OF THE TREE. IN MOST CASES IT IS BEST TO BACKFILL THE HOLE WITH THE SAME SOIL DUG OUT OF THE HOLE. RESEARCH SHOWS THAT SOIL AMENDMENTS DO NOT ASSIST IN TREE ESTABLISHMENT AND GROWTH UNLESS THE NATURAL SOIL IS SO POOR THAT IT SIGNIFICANTLY RESTRICTS ROOT GROWTH. IF THE NATURAL SOIL IS SO POOR , IT MAY HAVE TO BE AMENDED TO IMPROVE STRUCTURE, WATER HOLDING CAPACITY, OR DRAINAGE. HOWEVER, THE BACKFILL SOIL TYPE SHOULD MATCH THE SOIL TYPE OF THE SITE AS CLOSELY AS POSSIBLE. BACKFILLING WITH A SANDY LOAM IN HEAVY CLAY SOIL MAY CAUSE THE PLANTING HOLE TO COLLECT WATER AND SUFFOCATE THE ROOTS. IF THE BACKFILL MUST BE AMENDED, THE HOLE SHOULD BE VERY WIDE TO ALLOW FOR SEVERAL YEARS GROWTH WITHIN THE NEW SOIL.
2007-02-16 12:15:00 · answer #3 · answered by RONALD D S 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Compost piles are the best things to have in your garden; if you don't have ready-made compost, and are ready to plant now, go to the local horse stable and offer to clean out a couple of their stalls.
I use this as an amendment to my compost pile, and after a few times they let me go to their big pile (starting to decompose, LOTS of worms).
Stall droppings have grain, straw, and manure, and are pretty neutral pH.
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2007-02-16 02:38:47 · answer #4 · answered by mrjomorisin 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Check with the person or company that is selling it to you.
For sure they will know what is best for whatever you are
buying from them ... and they can tell you all about care,
watering, where to plant it, and all its habits!
Peace & Love
2007-02-17 07:13:10 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
test your soil first and the use the proper amendments and some good mulch.
2007-02-16 18:19:07 · answer #6 · answered by Jim B 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Compost, mulch, peat moss.
2007-02-15 19:19:49 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
ditto on the compost. compost is the answer to all the worlds problems. i'm sure of it! :D
2007-02-16 00:31:53 · answer #8 · answered by bethyb 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋