How To Plant Bare-root Hedging and Trees
Bare-root plants are pretty easy to plant. Choose a day which is frost free and when the soil is not waterlogged. Keep the roots of the new plants cool & moist (not wet) until you are ready to plant.
How to plant a bare-root tree:
Turn the ground adding plenty of compost & fertiliser
Dig a whole large enough to accommodate the spread of the roots
Place the tree in the whole ensuring the roots will be covered and the base of the tree is at the right level. Fan out the roots.
Place a tree stake alongside the stem & between the roots. Tap in to give the tree support & add a tree tie.
Back fill the hole, firming the soil and water the area thoroughly...
How to plant a bare-root Hedge:
Turn the ground adding plenty of compost & fertiliser
Rake & level the soil
Mark out a straight line & lay the hedging ‘whips’ along it, at the appropriate spacing
Create a slit trench (push the spade in & rock forward to create a slit shaped opening along the length)
Fan out the roots & place in the trench, firming in well.
For a double row repeat the process at the required spacing.
Water in thoroughly
The trees/hedging may need watering in the spring-summer after planting, then after a year or two the trees or hedging will be established and growing strongly.
