1. Dig hole twice the width of container, but same depth.

     2. Mix Plant World Mulch 50/50 with soil taken from hole.

     Add Fertilome Start-n-Grow
          4" pots - 1 teaspoon
          1 Gallon - 1 tablespoon
          5 Gallons - 1/4 cup
          7 Gallons - 1 /2 cup
          15 Gallons - 3/4 cup
          24" Box - 1 cup

     Add Hi Yield Soil Sulfur
          1 Gal Plants - 1/4 cup
          5 Gal Plants - 1/2 cup
          15 Gal Plants - 1 cup
          24" Box - 2 cups

     to soil and mulch. Mix Thoroughly.

     3. Check drainage by filling hole with water. All the water should drain away within an hour. If not, you have hard pan and it will need to be penetrated. If the layer cannot be broken, relocation will be necessary.

     4. Pack mixture firmly around root ball.

     5. Install stakes just outside the root ball, making sure the stakes are deeper than soil mix. Remove original stake.

     6. Build a well around the tree and water in with Fertilome Root Stimulator.

     7. Place spring ties on the tree in a figure 8 form, with 2 upper and 2 middle. Twist the ends for a snug fit. Use a small nail on lodge pole to stop slippage, if necessary.

     8. Water newly planted trees and shrubs regularly with a garden hose for at least one month (2 months in summer). Automatic irrigation systems may not be sufficient initially. Watering frequency will vary according to season and exposure.

     9. After 4 weeks fertilize with Fertilome Start-n-Grow.

          CHECKLIST

MULCH
START-N-GROW
SOIL SULFUR
ROOT STIMULATOR
STAKES
SPRING LOADED TIES

General Planting Instructions