Planting Advice

Key when planting trees is to plant at the right depth and ensure the surrounding soil isn't compacted.

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Bare root trees can survive for weeks without planting providing roots stay moist and temperatures low.

Find out what to do with bare root when the ground is frozen...

Bamboo plants aren't suited to containers, but can flourish with proper care.

Find out how to plant bamboo in pots...

Bamboo flourishes in the ground, but spreading varieties require barriers to check spread.

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Key with soft fruit is the leave adequate spacing to ensure ease of harvest.

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As rootstocks determine a tree's spread, spacing needs to be based on a tree's rootstock. Gaps between trees are ideal for reducing disease spread.

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Cherry blossom trees will require frequent watering in the months after planting.

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Rhododendrons require acidic soil or otherwise they will not be able to extract sufficient nutrients from the soil.

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More so than most plants, clematis benefit from mulching, which protects their sensitive roots.

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Planting in full sun is recommended, but morning/evening shade will help prevent moisture loss.

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With bulbs, it's best to apply fertiliser when planting as some compounds do not travel well in the soil.

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Most fruit trees will need staking as they are liable to uprooting in strong winds.

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