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PLEASE REFER TO THE TIPS BELOW TO HELP KEEP YOUR GARDEN GROWING GREAT

Friday, January 22nd, 2010

Palmer’s Garden & Goods
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  • Hand-water all plants everyday for the first 2 weeks (AT LEAST 15 seconds on each plant)
  • Refer to the Tree Care Card for all trees 15″ and over
  • Calibrate your sprinklers for each area by placing a tuna can on the ground. When it is full (1″) then you have given that area enough water. Please watch and make sure that all plants are being covered!!
  • After hand-watering for 2 weeks, please set sprinklers for every other day for 2 weeks, then every three days for 3 weeks, then you can resume your regular irrigation schedule for your new plants (not including trees). If you notice wilt in between watering, check the soil-if it is dry then hand-water!
  • All plants have been given a root stimulator and slow-release fertilizer. Please fertilize all shrubs, trees, and greenery 3 x’s per year:  Early Spring, Late Summer, and Mid Fall. Flowering perennials and annuals can be fed a higher phosphorus fertilizer every month, or as needed.
  • Prune all plants in early spring (can cut up to 1/3 off). You can selectively prune throughout the year. Warning: Prune lightly in the summer when plants are under stress. Fall Pruning will not produce much new growth until spring!!
  • Due to the amended soil, increased watering, and fertilizer.  HAND weeding will be necessary about 1 month after installation.
  • If there are any concerns or questions regarding your new plants, please contact us immediately at 407-896-5951 or e-mail pictures to Allison at palmersgarden@aol.com

Palmer’s Tree Tips

Friday, January 22nd, 2010

As trees mature, they need different care and maintenance.  Here are some helpful tips:

  • It may take 6-24 months for your tree to become established. WATERING is the key to survival!
  • Water should be applied directly to the root ball by slowly filling the basin around the tree.
  • Water daily for the first 2 weeks | Every 2 days for the next 4-6 weeks | 2 times per week for the next 7-12 weeks | Once per week for next 1-2 years
  • Use the root stimulator once every other week until the bottle is gone. Apply stimulator to well-watered root ball!