1
Soak the plant thoroughly in its pot. Dig
a large hole, approximately two to three
times the diameter of the pot. Remove any
old roots and large stones, and break up the
soil in the base of the hole with a fork.
PLANTING
A SHRUB
Shrubs have an important place in any garden,
providing rich texture as well as flowers and foliage.
Before planting, check the plant label for the shrub’s
preferred site and soil, since moving it at a later date
will be difficult.
YOU WILL NEED
• container-grown shrub, e.g., currant
bush, shown here
• large spade
• large fork
• cane
• garden compost
• watering can
SEE ALSO
• CHOOSE HEALTHY PLANTS >> 20/21
• BARE-ROOT ROSE >> 116/117
• CHOOSING SHRUBS >> 140/143
FEED YOUR SHRUB
Once planted, apply a top-
dressing of slow-release fertilizer
above the roots. Later watering
or rain will wash it down. This
will give the shrub a boost
during the growing season.
A wide rather
than deep hole
is needed for
a shrub
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3
Remove the pot; it should slide
o easily, leaving the root ball
intact. Tease out any encircling
roots. Add well-rotted organic
matter, such as garden compost,
to removed soil, especially if it is
poor. Backfill around the root ball.
2
To check the hole is the correct
depth, place a cane across the
top; it should rest on both sides of
the hole and on the top of the root
ball. Position the plant with its best
side facing the direction from
which it will be viewed.
4
Water the plant well as you backfill
the soil around the root ball. Firm
the earth down gently. The earth
surrounding the plant should be
slightly sunken to assist watering.
Spread a mulch of well-rotted organic
matter, such as garden compost, around
the plant, keeping it away from stems.
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