Tree and Shrub installation Flashcards
What steps should you take to ensure you are buying a good quality plant from a nursery?
Know the plants you want to buy before arriving, smaller is better, container fits the plant, Its healthy, shop at retail nursery
How can you tell that a plant is healthy and fit?
No yellow leaves, weird odors, over watered soil, or weeds near base
How wide and deep should your hole be?
As deep as the container (never deeper), and 2-3X bigger than the container
Why is it necessary to fill hole half way with water before adding backfill?
Arizona soil tends to be try. You want to plant in wet soil.
How does scarification benefit a transplant?
Helps correct rootball which encourages roots to grow outwards!
How can you increase water conservation by 90% in your garden?
Add 2-inches of mulch on top of soil
When might it be recommended to fertilize new installs?
When you are planting tuffgrass, fruit trees, citrus, and exotic shrubs
