Tag: tree planting

Video: Tips for Success with Shrub Planting

by Beth Bolles

October 21, 2021

There are some key practices that are necessary to make sure your trees and shrubs establish and thrive in your landscape. Learn a few pointers from UF IFAS Extension Escambia County to promote healthy establishment after correct plant installation. ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture
Tags: Mulching, Mulching Trees And Shrubs, Organic Mulch, Plant Installation, Planting, Rubber Mulch, Shrub Installation, Shrub Planting, Tree Planting, Video, Watering New Plants, Wood Mulch

Tree and Shrub Planting Tips

by Beth Bolles

December 4, 2020

It is important to follow a few important steps when installing your container tree or shrub. UF IFAS Extension Escambia County shows you how to find the root flare and remove excess soil above the root flare. These are a couple of steps that ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes
Tags: Installation, Plant Installation, Shrub Planting, Tree Planting

An Easily Preventable Tree Planting Problem

by Beth Bolles

October 23, 2017

Trees are a landscape asset for many homeowners. When a new tree is installed in our landscapes, we can’t wait for it to mature to provide shade or landscape interest. The heartbreak for many homeowners comes when this important part of their ... READ MORE

Category: Horticulture
Tags: Best Management Practices, Installation, Panhandle Gardening, Planting, Tree Planting, Trees

Don’t Be Afraid to Disturb the Rootball

by Beth Bolles

August 18, 2017

A new tree or shrub is an investment for the future. When we pick an ornamental plant, we have the hope that it will survive for many years and offer seasons of beauty that enhance our landscape. Time is often spent picking a suitable spot, ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes
Tags: Circling Roots, Rootball, Tree Planting

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