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over a year ago
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Not really advisable during hot, dry conditions but if you're going to do it here's a little tip you might want to take on board.
Firstly presoak the rootball by sitting the pot in a bucket of water for an hour or so. Dig the planting hole, plant, backfill and firm as per normal but only to 3/4 full. Add water level to the top of the planting hole (this acts as a reservoir and prevents water running away and being wasted). Allow to drain and complete the backfilling and firm. Job done. |
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"Not really advisable during hot, dry conditions but if you're going to do it here's a little tip you might want to take on board.
Firstly presoak the rootball by sitting the pot in a bucket of water for an hour or so. Dig the planting hole, plant, backfill and firm as per normal but only to 3/4 full. Add water level to the top of the planting hole (this acts as a reservoir and prevents water running away and being wasted). Allow to drain and complete the backfilling and firm. Job done."
 might need this in a week or two, very useful thanks!  |
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"If you cover the ground with gravel/bark or what ever, it will help keep the ground moist so you have to water less, even in hot weather."
Or simply keep the soil surface loose with a hoe. This creates it's own mulch preventing growth, cracking, water loss through capillary action and helps keep the soil below cool. |
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