NEWLY-PLANTED TREES AND SHRUBS.

Otago Witness, Issue 2323, 8 September 1898, Page 8

NEWLY-PLANTED TREES AND SHRUBS.

These will require some attention when dry weather sets in, especially those transplanted late, and the chances are that unless water caii bo pretty liberally supplied many failures will occur. It is a great mistake to defer watering young trees and shrubs till they show signs of suffering from, drought. A good mulching is also of great assistance, and should be spread over tie soil to the depth of at least an inch, and as far out as the 'roots' extend. This may consist of decayed manure, old mushroom dung, or even short moist grass irom .the mowing machine. After this a thorough soaking should be given — sufficient to moisten the soil to the lowest roots ; mere driblets are of no avail. Overhead waterings with tho hose, syringe, or rose watering pot are also very beneficial if done in the evening, especially after very hot days. Trees arid shrubs properly planted, then mulched, and occasionally watered and syringed in dry weather will pass through the most trying weather uninjured. A little extra attention in this way will amply repay, and be sure to save a great deal of work and expense, nob to mention the annoyance of seeing dead plants instead of healthy green