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Installing Plant Materials
How are plants installed in a landscape?
Plant Installation Considerations
Water requirementsAmount of water plants need to grow and liveDrought tolerance- ability of plant to grow wit
low amounts of moistureUse plants that fit the climate
Growth rate and maturityThink about mature size of plant If little spread to plant, then plant closer
together Hardiness, Heat-zone, and adaptations
How well a plant is suited to a climateLight requirements for a plant
Nutrient and pH needsTake soil test and then match plants to
naturally available nutrients
Sources of info for selecting and installing plants Should tell you
Common and scientific names Deciduous or evergreen Height and spread of plant Growth, training, and trimming requirements Characteristics of flowers and fruit Hardiness zone Heat-zone Pest resistance and problems Sun requirements (full sun, partial sun, or shade) Water requirements Life span (perennial, biennial or annual) Potential problems
Using XeriscapingWater conservation through creative,
appropriate landscaping and water management
Pick plants according to water availabilityLimit turf areasUse efficient irrigation systems (drip systems) Improve the WHC of soilWater zones- amount of water needed by
plants Very low water zone (native shrubs, cacti), low
water zone (shrubs, groundcovers), moderate water zone (annuals, succulents)
Preplanting info
Cover plants with tarp when transporting Spring planting- bare root material Fall planting- container/B&B material Avoid summer planting to minimize water needs Selecting trees
Is the trunk straight and crown symmetrical? Does the tree show signs of current season growth?
Expanded buds, new leaves, elongated shoots
Are there any signs of disease or insect damage?
Planting Techniques for trees and shrubs B&B planting
Soil ball- soil surrounding the root system that has been balled and burlapped
Dig hole a min. of 12” larger than the soil ball Top of hole should be level with top of soil ball Carefully place plant in hole without removing burlap
to check for size Untie and remove twine from trunk and stems Remove burlap from soil ball and push down into the
walls of the planting hole Video
Container grown planting techniques Dig hole Remove plant and roots from pot and place in hole
with the best looking side forward If roots are circled in pot, cut roots and spread them
before planting Video
Bare root planting techniques Remove thin plastic covering around roots Dig a hole as deep as the longest root and 12” wider
that the root system Plant at the same level as previously planted (stain) Back fill hole and tamp to remove pockets of air Construct a saucer by creating a small berm around
edge of planting hole to hole irrigation water Video
BackfillingBreak up all large soil clumpsPartially back fill the hole with existing soil and
tamp the soil around the root systemFinish filling soil and tamp to remove air
pocketsConstruct a saucer, slightly larger than the
root system, with the extra soilFill saucer with water
Staking Trees 6-12’ tall may need support Dive 2-3 long wooden stakes next to the soil ball and
attach a wire b/t the stakes and the tree trunk Protect the trunk from the wire by covering the wire
with a short piece of rubber hose
Watering Use 2 5-gallon buckets of water on large shrubs and
trees Tell homeowner to continue this practice weekly for
the first growing season if there has been no rainfall during the week
Fertilizer and anti-transpirantDon’t fertilize at transplantingSpray foliage with anti-transpirant to reduce
water loss during transplanting Trunk wrapping
Wrap tree trunks with a heavy paper to protect from sunscald
Ground cover installationPlant 8-12” apartWater frequently when establishing
Vine installationUse vines for overhead protection over patios
or to soften a wall or fenceUse a trellis to support the weak stems
Planting techniques for flowers
Flower border- flowers in front of the shrubs Flower bed- contains only flowers Remove grass and turf from bed Add organic matter and till into the top 6” of soil Plant flowers and apply preemergence pesticide Hand water and weed regularly Fertilize 2x per yr
Flowering bulbs/tubers/cormsPlant hardy flowering bulbs in fall
Tulips, daffodils, hyacinths
Final planting steps
Bed edgingMake a clean, crisp line b/t grass and bedCan use plastic, steel, aluminum, paves,
timbers, and treated wood Installation
Dig a trench deep enough to bury edging with 1/2-3/4 inch exposed above mulch
Follow manufacturer’s directions to install stakes
Landscape fabric Reduces weed competition Use geotextiles to let air, water, and fertilizer enter
soil Clear area to bare soil and unroll fabric Place “X” cut over plant and slip over plant Cover fabric with a minimum of 4” of mulch
Mulch Reduces water loss, prevent weed growth, keeps soil
warm, and prevents erosion Spread mulch 1-4” deep Organic mulches decay quickly Inorganic mulches (gravel, stone, sand) rarely need
replenishing