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Note: this is a guide for planting out bagged trees. In case you need it, we have a separate Bare-rooted Tree Planting Guide.
As the soil in Perth is very sandy and nutrient deficient, soil improver must be added when planting new trees. You may also need to add clay to improve water retention in sandy soil or gypsum to improve drainage in clay soil. Ask about the best options for your garden when you select your tree and follow our planting guide to give your tree every chance of success.
How often you water depends on the type of tree, the soil, its location, and the weather. Generally, a good DEEP watering (a 9L bucket) once every 2-3 days during warmer weather while establishing should be enough. If you have a new tree and are unsure of a watering schedule, it is a good idea to have a bit of a dig next to the tree, check the moisture of the soil and see how long it takes to get dry.
Deep watering encourages the development of strong anchoring roots and healthy trees.
HELPFUL HINT – Watering every day, even in hot weather, is excessive for most trees. We see many people coming in with trees that are over watered. The symptoms for over watering and under watering can be very similar. Unless you are used to seeing it and know what to look for it, the tree can look a lot like it isn’t receiving enough water. Don’t keep giving the tree more water as you can drown the root system and kill it with kindness.
If the tree seems to be struggling and you are not sure what is wrong, contact us with some photos of the whole tree and close ups of the leaves.
We prefer to allow the tree to settle in before applying fertiliser – the cow manure and soil improver will give it some nutrients. A good feed in early autumn for trees that have been planted for a couple of months is always beneficial. Troforte or Grow Safe are our preferred slow release fertilisers. They have a balanced fertiliser at the core, coated with lots of trace elements and minerals, then covered in water activated soil microbes. Great for the soil and the tree.
Remember that if you have any concerns with your trees please contact us
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Please note: this is intended as general information only. Please ask one of our qualified horticulturists for more specific advice on your situation.
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