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Potting a tree
How to pot your tree ready for display
To pot your tree, you'll need the following:
- Planter with drainage hole, around 33cm at the widest point x 30cm high
- Crocks such as broken terracotta or large stones
- Multipurpose compost
- Trowel
- Tree feed
Step 1
Remove the packaging from the tree, leaving the plastic pot in place, and check your tree fits the planter with room to add compost to help the tree grow.
Step 2
Place crocks or stones in the bottom of the planter to cover the drainage hole – this will help slow drainage and prevent the tree getting water-logged.
Step 3
Layer and flatten enough compost over the top of the crocks or stones, so when your tree is popped in, the root ball reaches the rim of the planter.
Step 4
Remove the plastic pot from the root ball and tickle the roots to help them take moisture once planted, then place your tree in the planter.
Step 5
Finally, check your tree is straight before packing the space firmly around it with compost, and then give it a really good watering with feed.