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Planting Do's and Dont's

DO:

Do choose shrubs carefully, noting eventual maximum height and width.
Do handle plants with care.
Do check planting times.
Do use a good soil mixture to encourage roots to establish.
Do dig a big enough hole-condemning a plant to live in a tiny hole is a recipe for disaster.
Do make sure the shrub sits at the correct level in the soil.
Do water container-grown plants thoroughly before planting and soak all shrubs well after planting.

DON'T

Don't buy diseased or damaged shrubs
Don't damage plants when handling or planting them.
Don't rely on existing soil.
Don't allow shrubs to dry out at any time during their first season.

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