Plant Care
Watering:
-A thorough soaking once or twice a week encourages deep root growth and is much better than frequent light watering. Your lawn sprinkler system is not designed to deeply water new plantings.
-Lay a hose at the base of the trunk and turn the hose on a slow trickle. If the water is running off the surface, turn the hose down so the water has a chance to soak in. Keep the water on for at least 30 minutes to an hour per plant, depending on the size of the root ball. The water needs to reach the bottom roots on the root ball.
-Repeat this process once or twice a week. Don’t rely on Mother Nature because rainfall can be deceiving due to runoff. Even after a hard rain, water may not have penetrated the mulch layer.
Fertilizing:
-Your new plants should not be given any fertilizer the first year. Mild root stimulants like mycorrhizae or bone meal can be used. Do not use an all purpose fertilizer until the second year your plant is in the ground. Be sure to ask a professional about which fertilizers are best to apply to your specific plant(s).
Insects and diseases:
If you see holes or brown leaves/needles on your plant, this could be a sign of an insect or disease on your plant. If you suspect an issue, bring in a picture along with a leaf or stem sample in a plastic bag so we can determine what is wrong.