Thread: Planting trees
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Old 08-10-2004, 09:23 AM
Nick Gray
 
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Hi Cat,

I wouldn't bother staking them when they are only that tall. If they are
heeled in well, you'll get little root movement, any branch movement

will
actually encourage deep root growth and a strong trunk when older.

Having
said that, check they haven't lifted after any frost, and reheal as
necessary.


I take it heeling means firming around the rootball with my heel after
planting?

Many thanks to you and Mike for advice.

Yep you got it, firm the soil down around the roots with your foot (it
doen't have to be your heel, but that's normally where you can apply most
pressure), so the roots are in contact with the soil. After firming, water
in well, this should get rid of any air pockets.

Cheers

Nick
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