We are happy to inform you that all plant material purchases from the garden center are guaranteed for one year. If for any reason the material you purchased has died, you may return the plant or a picture of the plant with your receipt and we will replace it free of charge.
After making this investment in your landscape, we would like to take the time to help you protect your investment with this informative chart for your planting convenience.
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Deciduous Trees |
Evergreen Trees |
Deciduous Shrubs |
Evergreen Shrubs |
Perennials
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Diameter of hole |
8-10” larger than root ball |
8-10” larger than root ball |
4-6” larger than root ball |
4-6” larger than root ball |
2-4” larger than root ball |
Planting height |
Clay soil: 2” above grade
Sandy soil: 1” above grade |
Clay soil: 3-4” above grade
Sandy soil:2” above grade |
Clay soil: 1-2” above grade
Sandy soil: at grade |
Clay soil: 2” above grade
Sandy soil:1” above grade |
Clay soil: 1” above grade
Sandy soil: at grade
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Soil Amendment |
Mix 1 bag of Farmpeat with existing topsoil |
Mix 1 bag of Farmpeat with existing topsoil |
Mix 1/4 bag of Farmpeat with existing topsoil |
Mix 1/4 bag of Farmpeat with existing topsoil |
Mix 1 shovel full of Farmpeat with existing topsoil |
Watering |
Soak thoroughly after planting. Let hose trickle on for 1 hour 1 time/week for 3 weeks |
Soak thoroughly after planting. Let hose trickle on for 1 hour 1 time/week for 3 weeks |
Soak thoroughly after planting. Water 4 times per week for 3 weeks or as needed |
Soak thoroughly after planting. Water 4 times per week for 3 weeks or as needed |
Soak thoroughly after planting. Water daily or as needed. |
Fertilizing |
Spread 1 handful around base of tree at drip line |
Spread 1 handful around base of tree at drip line |
Spread 1/2 handful around base of shrub at drip line |
Spread 1/2 handful around base of shrub at drip line |
Spread 1/4 handful around base of perennial at drip line |
Wrapping |
Wrap Tangle-gard tree wrap around trunk starting at bottom, and tape at top |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Pruning |
Limb up as necessary |
N/A |
Shear back 1/2 of new growth 2 times per year to keep full shape |
Shear back 1/2 of new growth 2 times per year to keep full shape |
Cut down to 1” above grade in the fall |
