with an intact soil ball, either balled and
burlapped or container-grown plants. These trees
can be set into the ground at any time during the ...
When you water, water thoroughly so that the entire soil ball is moistened. Water dripping out of the drainage holes is usually a good sign that enough water has been applied. Light watering does not moisten the entire soil ball.
Red buckeyes and their near relatives should be transplanted carefully, keeping the soil ball intact, to avoid damaging roots, in very early spring.
Space plants around the outside of the lining, fitting them through the wires and placing their soil balls inside the basket, on top of the potting mix. In other words, plant them sideways or at a slight angle.
Do minimal pruning on shrubs that have been newly planted, especially if the plant was part of a soil ball and/or grown in a container.
The soil ball for trees should be a minimum of 12 inches for each inch of trunk diameter. Cover a root ball with damp material which will retain moisture (burlap, peat moss, canvas, plastic, etc.) until planting.
When the hand is opened, the soil ball should break apart somewhat. If it doesn't and if the ball cannot be broken by gently pushing on its top, the soil is too wet. If the soil is too dry, add water.
To "prick out": lift seedlings from below, holding each one gently by their baby cotyledon leaves and scooping up entire soil ball from below. We find an old fork works well for this.
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Remove the bottom first, place the rose in the hole, and carefully remove the side without disturbing the soil ball. Fill the hole with soil and water the plant thoroughly. It is not necessary to mound actively growing roses.
For seedlings grown in flats, use a knife to remove them, then gently separate individual plants. Spread out the roots and firm the soil around its base. For seedlings grown in cell packs, keep the soil ball intact.
The lighter the basket, the drier the soil. If the basket dries out during the season, the top of the soil may crust over. Break open the crust and rewet the soil ball thoroughly. Pinch the tops of plants if they begin to look leggy.
 See also: Plant, Soil, Water, Root, Planting
  
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