There Are Don'ts For Planters, Too

Auckland Star, Volume LXXI, Issue 237, 5 October 1940, Page 7 (Supplement)

There Are Don'ts For Planters, Too

DON'T leave the staking of trees that need it until planting is completed. Drive the stakes before the roots are covered with soil and so avoid damaging them. Don't plant too deeply. As a rule the soil marks on the stems, indicating the previous depth, «nd this is a safe guide. Don't fail to plant firmly. Roots cannot make headway in loose soil. Don't overlook the importance of having some fine soil handy to shake down among the roots. If the soil is wet have this fine soil as dry as possible. Don't omit to put lasting labels on all fruit trees, roses, and other plants. Don't plant during hard frosts or very wet weather. Plants which arrive at such times can be laid in soil without harm. Don't fail to trim, with a sharp knife, nil damaged and broken roots previous to planting. Don't cramp the roots; make the hole too large rather than too small. Don't leave a plant lying about with the roots exposed to the air. Don't allow stable manure to come in direct contact with the roote. ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦