Planting Tips

Planting Tips From The Professionals At Sunburst Nursery & Landscape Inc.

Only use healthy topsoil with ample amounts of natural material when planting.
Plant your flowers, shrubs, and trees on a breezy or overcast day to decrease the shock of transplanting. Also, planting at sunrise or just before dusk helps lessen the strain on the plant.
Almost all plants should be planted in the spring. Ask Sunburst Nursery and Landscape Inc. for tips on planting the plants you want to use.
The hole ought to be about twice the size of the root ball but the identical deepness of the root ball.
After removing the plant from its pot, you must stimulate the roots by evenly rubbing the root ball. Remove any wires and burlap from the root ball for trees and shrubs.
Now you can lay the plant in the opening. Make sure the plant is situated on the soil line.
With the original soil, fill the hole about half full.
To remove any trapped air, lightly repack the soil.
Water the plant thoroughly.
Fill the hole with topsoil, pack it again to get out any other air pockets, and water once more.
Coat the foundation of the plant with quality mulch.
Follow the watering directions for the plant. Keep the plants healthy by regularly watering them for the first year until they establish a good root system.