1. Exploring methods of planting ornamental plants 21.01
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2. Methods of planting ornamentals
Bare-rooted
Balled and Burlapped (B&B)
Containerized
Methods of planting ornamentals

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5. Tools Besides Joe, there are a number of tools used Bulb planter
Trowel
Spade
Shovel
Power augers
Front End Loaders
Skid steers/Dingos
Tools

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11. How to plant Methods of installation are determined by root form B&B
Bare-root
Containerized
How to plant

12. The size of your hole should be twice as wide as the root ball
The depth of your hole should be about the same depth as your root ball
If you have a compact soil you need to loosen the soil in the hole and add an amendment like compost or soil conditioner
Planting Tips

13. B&B Round soil ball of roots wrapped in burlap fabric
Planted flat- bottomed, straight sided hole that is deeper and wider than the ball

14. B&B
Backfill soil should fill the hole enough to raise the plant to the level at which it grew in the nursery
Loosen burlap around the top of plant
Make a mound of soil around the plant to catch water

15. Containerized Planting
Use same type of hole, mounded ring, etc. as B&B
In addition, the plant must be removed from the container and the roots unwound or cut at two inch intervals if pot- bound

16. Bare-rooted Planting
Plants have to have a mound or dome in the bottom of the hole to spread roots and direct roots to grow downward

17. Tree Staking
Tall plants, even small trees, need to be staked to prevent blowing over

18. Mulching Mulching should be done Helps retain water Prevent weeds
Improve appearance
Minimize temperature fluctuations

19. Mulching Types of mulch Leaf mulch Hardwood bark Chips Pine straw
Rice straw
Newspaper
Compost

20. Water Once a plant is planted, it MUST be watered in
Plants are easier to plant in fall, less watering
Plants require heavy watering the first month and then you can let them kick it
Soak the first time (drowned)
Heavy watering there after (1” of water must reach the roots) for a month
Water

21. B&B
Balled and burlapped plants should be handled by the root ball

22. Container-grown plants
Should be handled by the container until removed
Then they should be handled by the root mass