Planting
Transplants and whips up to 90com (3ft) may be 'Notch' planted i.e. by making two vertical notches at right angles with a spade, opening up the notch and inserting the plant in the soil, but no deeper than the plant has already been growing. Larger plants should be pit-planted, i.e. by removing a square of soil and spreading the roots well out in the pit before back filling with soil.
Add compost if the soil is poor. If using tree shelters they should be placed carefully over the planted tree and secured by a stake. Where rabbit spirals are used, insert a bamboo cane alongside the plant to provide stability. Ensure the plant is well firmed in. If planting root-balled trees loosen the top but do not remove the netting or mesh.
Contact Thorpe Trees on 01423 330977, fax 01423 331348 or e-mail sales@thorpetrees to discuss your plans and ideas.