| Show I 1 ADVICE OFFERED FOR PLANTING 0 OF F TREES AND SHRUBS S when planting trees and shrubs dig the holes deep and wide enough to permit spi spreading cading tho the roots in a natural position all plants should be set a little deeper than they were in the nursery and about their roots should ha be thrown only rich soil from which all boulders have been removed this Is the advice offered by emit emil hansen specialist in landscape gardening with the extension service of the utah agricultural college logan in a new circular called arrangement and planning of home grounds a copy of which will be sent tree free to any address as long lone as the supply lasts lam the addition of 0 manure to the soil when planting trees and shrubs Is not advised by mr hansen but he recommends that the soil around the plants be covered with manure alter after plant planting ilag this practice ea he explains aids in keeping the soil damp around the roots as well as stimulating plant growth after the roots have begun to unction function during the process of planting 1 he continues the roots should be spread out in the hole and the tine fine soil worked in between them when the roots are well covered the plant should be gently raised up and down to insure getting plenty of 0 soil around the roots As the hole is filled the soil should be pressed firmly about the roots sufficient water to saturate the soil should be added when the hole Is filled to within tour four inches of 0 the top after the water has been absorbed by the soli soil the hole should be fill ed and possibly a coat of manure spread around the plant the planting and care of 0 hedges and roses are other topics discussed in this circular which also includes a chapter on porch and window boxes and another on shade and aad ornamental trees lists of adapted varieties of 0 trees and shrubs for utah planting are appended |
