Like any other plant, trees need sun, water and nutrients to survive. Roots absorb water and nutrients from the soil. Your tree needs a considerable amount of water, oxygen and adequate nutrients to develop. The key to proper watering and setting is slow and deep watering.
It's not practical to do it by hand. The only way to set trees correctly by watering is with soaking hoses or drip irrigation. Plants have specific needs (light, air, water, nutrients and space) to survive and reproduce. In well-drained soils, the planting hole should never be dug deeper than the height of the root ball.
This means that the soil at the bottom of the well is not disturbed. Placing the root ball in loose soil will cause the tree to settle and sink too deep into the ground. Locate the top layers of roots on the root ball so that it is level with the soil surface. Make sure there is no excess layer of soil (or half a container) that already covers the root ball.
As little as half an inch of excess soil on the root ball can inhibit or prevent water from entering the root ball, especially in potted trees. Only mulch should be placed on the root ball. On well-drained soils, the planting hole should be at least twice and preferably five times wider than the root ball. Roots will grow faster in loose soil, thus accelerating the establishment time of the tree.
When you buy a low-quality tree, you and your tree will have a lot of costly problems, even if you are very careful in planting and maintenance. Transplant shock is a state of slow growth and reduced vitality after transplantation and can affect baled and burlap trees losing a significant part of their root system when excavated in the nursery. If you plant to fertilize, I don't suggest you do it until you know that your trees or shrubs have arrived in their new environment through a successful establishment. Proper placement of trees can improve your property and avoid costly maintenance and repairs in the future.
However, if misapplied, mulch can have little or even negative impact on the trees in your garden. The growth of investment depends on several factors, including the type of tree planted, its location and the care provided. It can be confusing trying to determine the essential considerations needed to help your trees grow efficiently and successfully. When planning what type of tree to plant, remember to look up and down to determine where the tree will be located relative to the overhead and underground utility lines.
If you feel that the tree is responding poorly and is watering steadily, it is likely that you are overwatering. Brown leaves usually mean that the tree doesn't get enough water, especially if they start to brown around the margins. For more information on watering newly planted shrubs and trees, see fact sheet HGIC 1056, Watering shrubs & trees. Unlike the crowns of ornamental plants that remain dormant and stop growing during the winter, the roots of ornamental plants in the southeast continue to grow during the warmer months of autumn and winter.
In my book, it is always better to plant a tree or shrub slightly tall and allow the area to drain rather than having a plant settle in a bowl and collect excess water. Knowing how to plant a tree the right way, especially now, taking into account these unprecedented weather conditions, will ensure that your efforts are not in vain. Getting your new tree started healthy will help it mature to full size and ensure that it will provide environmental, economic and social benefits throughout its lifespan. .
