How to grow leighton green conifer in your garden
Step 1
Choose north facing edges of the garden or edges which receive ample sunlight through the day. Enrich the well drained soil with
Yates Dynamic Lifter Soil Improver & Plant Fertiliser. In areas with heavy or clay soil, to help improve soil structure and drainage, add gypsum and mix in well.
Step 2
Dig the planting hole twice as wide and to the same depth as the root-ball. Remove the tree from the container, gently tease the roots. Position in hole and backfill with soil, gently firming down.
Step 3
Form a raised or doughnut shaped ring of soil around the outer edge of the plant's root zone. This helps keep water where it's needed. Always water in well after planting to settle the soil around the roots and keep the soil moist for several weeks while the new plant establishes.
Step 4
Mulch around the base with organic mulch like bark chips, sugarcane or pea straw, keeping it away from the trunk.
Step 5
Water deeply, once or twice a week, depending on weather conditions.
Step 6
Feed every 6-8 weeks from spring to mid-autumn with Yates Dynamic Lifter Soil Improver & Plant Fertiliser to promote strong root development & healthy foliage.