Tips for Planting
1. Steps to Proper Installation
- Dig a hole 1-½ times wider than the root ball but 1” shallower.
- Place the root ball in the ground and check that the first main root (flare) is just above the soil line.
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Fill soil around sides of the root ball.
- Don’t put soil on top
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Add mulch around plant.
- Don’t add any on top of the root ball.
- Water at planting and then on a regular schedule until the plant is established.
2. Space plants according to the mature size
Plant size at time of planting
Plants at mature size
3. Mulching Tips
- Apply 3-4 inches of mulch and maintain a 2-3 inch layer on landscape beds to retain soil moisture, prevent erosion, and suppress weed germination.
- Use by-product or alternative mulches such as pine bark, eucalyptus, melaleuca, or utility mulch.
- FFL does not recommend the use of cypress mulch, as its origins may be difficult to determine.
- Avoid mulching over the root ball.
4. Mulch Guide
| Area in Sq Ft | Cubic Yards Mulch* | # of 2 CF Bags | # of 3 CF Bags |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area in Sq Ft50 | Cubic Yards Mulch*0.46 | # of 2 CF Bags6.25 | # of 3 CF Bags4.17 |
| Area in Sq Ft75 | Cubic Yards Mulch*0.69 | # of 2 CF Bags9.38 | # of 3 CF Bags6.25 |
| Area in Sq Ft100 | Cubic Yards Mulch*0.93 | # of 2 CF Bags12.5 | # of 3 CF Bags8.33 |
| Area in Sq Ft125 | Cubic Yards Mulch*1.16 | # of 2 CF Bags15.63 | # of 3 CF Bags10.42 |
| Area in Sq Ft150 | Cubic Yards Mulch*1.39 | # of 2 CF Bags18.75 | # of 3 CF Bags12.5 |
*calculated for 3” depth
