Planting Instructions

Planting Instructions

You will need 

A Shovel

Garden Gallery Triple Mix Soil

Garden Gallery Plant Starter Fertilizer

Mulch

Instructions

Dig hole twice the width of the container.

Remove the plastic container and twine before planting. Fibre container should be sliced on the sides and top rim removed (do not disturb the root system).

Set the ball of the plant so the top of the ball is slightly above ground level.

Fill hole with a planting mixture consisting of 50% native soil and 50% Garden Gallery Triple Mix Soil.

Soak the plant thoroughly to eliminate air pockets.

Fertilize the plant with Garden Gallery Plant Starter Fertilizer.

Cover the area with 2-3” of mulch, leaving 2” around the trunk free of mulch. 

Follow up with Garden Gallery Plant Starter Fertilizer in 2 weeks, and again 2 weeks after that.

Watering Instructions

Nursery Stock

Give tree, shrub or evergreen a thorough soaking with water after planting, immediately followed by an application of Garden Gallery Plant Starter.

Water deeply once a week in cool weather. In hot or windy conditions water twice a week or as needed.

Water weekly until the ground freezes.

Perennials

Give perennials a thorough soaking with water after planting, immediately followed by an application of Garden Gallery Plant Starter Fertilizer.

Water every second or third day until established.

Annual Containers

Check containers daily and water until water runs through the drainage holes in the pot.

Fertilize with Garden Gallery Flower Gro every two weeks during growing season.