General Tree Planting and care

• Water the Tree thoroughly and allow to drain fully
• If the Tree is being planted in a lawn remove a circle of turf
• Dig a hole twice the size of the pot being planted and fork over the base Adding a bucketful of planting compost
• Drive in one or two tree stakes a little off centre
• Remove the pot gently, if the tree is well rooted cut off the pot
• Position the tree against the stake if one stake is used or in the middle if two are being used
• Ensure that the top of the Root ball is level with the surrounding soil
• Replace the remaining soil and heel in well
• Secure to the stake or stakes using one or two rubber adjustable straps
• Water the tree and area thoroughly, then again at least once a week during the first growing season
• Apply some general fertiliser every spring