Steps in Filling a Planting Hole
After a generous planting hole has been dug, Crabapple LandscapExperts install any stakes required and set the tree or woody shrub into place. Next, we:
- Backfill the hole over the roots approximately one-half to two thirds full
- Tamp down the soil gently but firmly
- Water well and then allow to drain off. This settles the soil and eliminates air pockets
- Continue to fill the hole until the native soil level is reached
- Mulch the surface surrounding the plant with reserved organic amendments, but do not put mulch up against the trunk or trunks. Allow a few inches between bark and mulch for proper air circulation. Find more about organic mulch here.
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