We Inspect Container-Grown Plants BEFORE We Buy
When thinking of buying any type of plant, whether an annual, perennial or woody ornamental, we make sure the roots are not pot-bound and circling before purchasing. Just like we check the condition and branching of the top of the plant, we also turn the plant upside down and knock it out of the nursery container to examine the roots. Many homeowners reps and property managers overlook this crucial step.
If a plant has been left in the same container too long, sometimes the root system gets hopelessly "girdled: or tangled inside the pot. Then it is difficult to tease the root ball apart and ensure the roots grow out in a circle into the surrounding soil. It is essential to prevent them from continuing to circle around and around even after planting by scoring or cutting into the root ball or otherwise disturbing the roots.
You can rely on your Crabapple LandscapExperts Team. We chooses healthy plants with an abundance of firm white roots but some empty soil as well, ready to leap into growth with good planting and follow-up watering.
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