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Types

• Evergreen - holds leaves all year round
• Deciduous - Loses its leaves during the colder months
• Tree - grows above 5m and generally has a single trunk
• Shrub - a smaller, compact form of tree with multiple branches
• Ground Cover - grows along the ground

Position

• Full sun
• Part shade
• Shade

Height

• Essential for the final decision on the position

Width

• Essential for the final decision on the position

Soil type

• Clay - holds water easily
• Loam - holds water easily whilst allowing it to filter through
• Sandy - free running of water through the soil

Drainage of the desired location

• Related to soil type
• Will influence how the plant grows
• Essential for the final decision of the plant

Season

• Ideal time for planting would be between winter and spring

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The process for planting a plant or tree

• Ensure the potted plant is well watered
• Dig a hole in the desired location
• • Depth of the pot
  • Double the width of the pot
• Gently remove pot from plant
• Tease open the roots
• Place plant within the hole
• • Base of plant should be at ground level
  • If grafted, this part needs to be exposed
• Place fertiliser amongst the soil removed
• • This helps to ensure it is spread evenly around the plant
• Back-fill the hole and gently firm the ground around the plant
• Place mulch around the base of the plant
• • This:
  • • prevents weeds from emerging
    • improves water retention
    • supports the overall appearance
  • Various types of mulch are available, depending on the overall appearance you are after:
  • • Wood chips
    • Stones
    • Straw
• Water in the plant once this process is complete
• • This will encourage the fertiliser to start and assist with the development of the plant

Maintenance of your plant once it has been sown

• Watering
• • Depending on the season, watering should be done in accordance with local water restrictions and as follows:
  • • Summer – As often as possible
    • Autumn – Weather dependant / soil condition
    • Winter – Weather dependant / soil condition
    • Spring – As often as possible
• Weeding
• • Removal of unwanted pests will encourage more growth from the plan
  • • Giving a better overall appearance
• Mulch
• • Replenish mulch once every year
  • This is dependent on the type of mulch and how much disturbance there is around the plants
• Pruning
• • Trees
  • • Deciduous trees: Autumn
    • Evergreen: Generally do not require trimming (trim to node if desired)
  • Shrubs
  • • Trim to shape
  • Grasses
  • • Trim heavily
  • Ground Covers
  • • Trim to keep under control (can also trim to node)

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