Wow! I took for granted you simply dig a hole and plant and water. I never thought about loosening up the bulb so the plant root can grow outwards. Thanks!
@DrSimmons100 Thanks! I have heard of it but I think its a zone 7 minimum? We are stuck in New England zone 5. Would love to have more of a plant pallet but we can only work with what survives!
Not as much as we did, no. The soil was very dry as you could see in the video. The mistake often made is that plants are planted fully and then just water on top. Problem with this is the bottom of the hole and plant never feel a drop of water. By "mucking in" with the hole only half full, you ensure proper hydration. BUT if you are planting in wet clay you will be choosing plants that like that set up and likely you need to add only enough water to make sure that the plant you are planting is soaked through - maybe water in the pot BEFORE you plant it.
You'll notice it has been - several times - in the comment section. But the truth is, everyone should be using amendments that are selected for your soil type and constitution. Testing soils is a good idea to determine what you need. Sometimes, all you need is a simple NPK boost. Sometime you want more trace minerals. Sometimes it is the pH that needs adjusting.
Ripping the roots up so they are no longer in the shape of the planter gives the plant a boost in putting out roots. First, you have disturbed them, so they want to grow. AND they are loose so why not grow outward into this nicely moist and fertile soil? If you don't do this step, it doesn't mean your plan will die, but it will be harder for it to get through the acclimation and establishment period.
Hi Mel, We'll sorry you think the WHOLE video is poor because of this omission. The product, as noted in many of the comments is Espoma PlantTone. Interestingly, we've stopped using this product - or any product - as much as we did back when this video was made. We are now soil testing first and then deciding if and what products are necessary. We're committed to learning - going after continuing ed yearly - so that we get better at what we do. And, as you can see, our videos are growing up too as we learn there. So, I hope you aren't disappointed with all of them. And that the info in the comments thread along with the replies will fill in any gaps. Garden on!
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Wow! I took for granted you simply dig a hole and plant and water. I never thought about loosening up the bulb so the plant root can grow outwards. Thanks!
Straight to the point video - thanks 👍🏼
Nice! Getting ready to plant some shrubs tomorrow!
Yes, what was the mix-in with the backfill? You mentioned it twice and both times the traffic noise drowned you out.
Thank you so much! Short simple and to the point.
nice video man u dont know how much this helped
Thank you for the simple, straight forward video. It really helped!
what was in the bag and what does it do?
This is wonderful
Professional.! thanks for sharing vital information.looking forward for my shrubs growth: )
What did you add to the back fill?
Thank you for sharing your videos! I subscribe and liked your channel :)
what type of amendment?
@DrSimmons100 Thanks! I have heard of it but I think its a zone 7 minimum? We are stuck in New England zone 5. Would love to have more of a plant pallet but we can only work with what survives!
i was going to ask the same thing. can't hear what you're adding to backfill. please advise? thanks
Thanks
GardenContinuumINC So would you fill the hole with water if the soil was moist clay?
Not as much as we did, no. The soil was very dry as you could see in the video. The mistake often made is that plants are planted fully and then just water on top. Problem with this is the bottom of the hole and plant never feel a drop of water. By "mucking in" with the hole only half full, you ensure proper hydration. BUT if you are planting in wet clay you will be choosing plants that like that set up and likely you need to add only enough water to make sure that the plant you are planting is soaked through - maybe water in the pot BEFORE you plant it.
why cant the amendment be identified
You'll notice it has been - several times - in the comment section. But the truth is, everyone should be using amendments that are selected for your soil type and constitution. Testing soils is a good idea to determine what you need. Sometimes, all you need is a simple NPK boost. Sometime you want more trace minerals. Sometimes it is the pH that needs adjusting.
uh oh i didnt rip the roots a little when i just planted
Ripping the roots up so they are no longer in the shape of the planter gives the plant a boost in putting out roots. First, you have disturbed them, so they want to grow. AND they are loose so why not grow outward into this nicely moist and fertile soil? If you don't do this step, it doesn't mean your plan will die, but it will be harder for it to get through the acclimation and establishment period.
Poor Video. Everyone here is asking "What amendment?" Why can't you say? Never leave your audience scratching their head like you did right here.
Hi Mel, We'll sorry you think the WHOLE video is poor because of this omission.
The product, as noted in many of the comments is Espoma PlantTone. Interestingly, we've stopped using this product - or any product - as much as we did back when this video was made. We are now soil testing first and then deciding if and what products are necessary.
We're committed to learning - going after continuing ed yearly - so that we get better at what we do. And, as you can see, our videos are growing up too as we learn there.
So, I hope you aren't disappointed with all of them. And that the info in the comments thread along with the replies will fill in any gaps. Garden on!