I’m under the impression most plants that die in the landscape are killed by user error. As we move into the proper planting season for shrubs and trees I want to help ensure success down the road. It could either be improper planting, mechanical injury, or too much mulch. I can’t tell you the number of plants I’ve killed because it’s pretty high, but unnecessary plant deaths can be avoided. If you hire a landscaper to execute your landscape plan, make sure they follow some simple steps. We’re going to look at proper planting of trees since they are the costliest things to add to the landscape.
Firstly, the tree needs to be placed accordingly in the ground. Soil should not be up on the bark and the plant should be placed slightly above the existing soil. All trees, unless they’re grafted, have a slight flare at the bottom of the tree. This…
