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Frequently Asked Questions About Plants

 

How often should I water my newly planted tree?

        • We generally recommend the following watering schedule for newly planted trees, both deciduous and evergreen:

           

              • Turn the hose on to a slow trickle and place the end of the hose at the base of the tree, resting on top of the root ball.

              • Let this trickle of water run for 1/2 hour per day, every other day, for the first two weeks after planting.  This puts the needed moisture exactly where the plant needs it most...on the roots that are adapting to the new location. 

              • After the first two weeks, water in this manner, for 1/2 hour, once per week for the rest of the first season.

                   

Are there any truly deer resistent plants?

        • If you have problems with deer damaging your landscape plantings, we hope you really like Boxwood, Junipers and Spruce trees.  They are on the very short list of plant material that the deer avoid.  [At the opposite end of the spectrum, Hostas and Yews could be considered "deer desserts!]
            

        • Many shrubs and perennials are advertised to be "Deer Resistent" but is usually a matter of trial and error.   These factors can affect whether the deer will stay away from your treasured plants: 

           

              • The size of the deer in your area

                 
              • How much other food is available to the deer.  If they can find little else to eat, they will munch on deer resistant plant material 

              • The size of the plant material itself.  Tender newly planted perennials can be an especially  tasty treat .  Some of our customers have had some success in the spray-on products that are designed to discourage the deer, especially when the plants are young.

                 

What is the best time of year to plant? 

        • Plant material that is pre-dug [with a root ball] or grown in a container, can be planted at almost any time during the spring, summer or fall.  This is because the root systems of these types of plants are not freshly cut...they have hardened off and will tolerate a move to a new location well.  All of the plant material that we utilize is pre-dug or container grown.   

        • Of course, it is important to wait until after the last frost in the spring.  Avoiding extremely hot weeks, when the temperatures are above 90 degrees for several days, is adviseable. 

             

             

             

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