Planting

When you add a new plant to your garden, or move a plant from one spot to another, there are simple techniques and approaches you can use that will inprove the chances of a successful result, for both you and your plant. The following documents discuss planting and moving your garden treasures.

Horticultural techniques for successful plant establishment. Discusses the steps one should take when planting a new tree or shrub, including plant inspection at the nursery, care prior to planting, hole preparation, and plant installation.

Planting Landscape Plants WSU Extension Bulletin EB1505. Included are photographs and drawings of potential planting problems, and techniques for their solution.

How to Transplant Trees and Shrubs Successfully. Mary Robson, WSU Area Extension Agent, discusses how to successfully transplant trees ans shrubs.