| 2346 Blue Star Highway Fennville, Michigan 49408 (269)543-3761 fax (269)543-8771 huntreenursery@gmail.com |
| HOURS: Monday - Saturday 9-5 Sunday 10-4 |
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| Huntree Nursery, Inc. 2346 Blue Star Highway Fennville, Michigan 49408 (269)543-3761 fax (269)543-8771 huntreenursery@gmail.com |
| HOURS: Monday - Saturday 9-5 Sunday 10-4 |
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| Huntree Nursery is located in Southwest Michigan (SW MI) near Saugatuck MI, Douglas Michigan, Holland Mich, South Haven, Fennville, Glenn, Allegan. 49453 49406 49408 49416 49423 49010 49090 |
| Caring for Your Plants |
| General Planting Guide |
| How to Plant: Dig a hole as deep as the pot (no deeper) and at least a third wider. Mix organic matter (peat moss, top soil, compost) into the soil that was removed from the hole. Fill in and firm soil around root ball. Water thoroughly! (see How to Water) Cover surface of soil with bark mulch to keep roots cool and help hold moisture in. Apply 2-3 inches - more is NOT better. Don't pile bark up against tree trunks or on top of the crowns of perennials. Clay Soil: Clay soil doesn't drain well. Most plants can't sit in soggy wet soil. Work in plenty of top soil, compost or peat moss to loosen soil. (Don't add sand!!) If it's very heavy clay, raise root ball above ground level and add topsoil to make a mound. Mulch. Most important: Select plant material carefully! Don't use Rhododendron, Dogwood or Redbud! Protection: Protect bark from damage by mice, rabbits, sun scald and weed whips. Wrap with tree wrap for at least the first year. |
| How to Water: This is the most important detail! Soak thoroughly after planting. Let water slowly trickle in by laying a hose next to the tree or shrub and let water trickle for 3 hours. Using a soaker hose will also work well. Faithfully water once per week in spring. During hot summer weather increase to twice per week. Special attention for Redbuds and Dogwood: Water twice per week in spring. Increase to every other day in summer. Electronic water timers can be attached to a faucet to save you time and effort. These materials are all available in our store! Sandy Soil: Plants need organic matter to hold water and nutrients. Water and nutrients run right through sand. Add top soil, peat moss and/or mushroom compost to existing soil. Mix well. Fill around root ball. Be prepared to water consistently for the first year or more. How to Fertilize: At planting time, ask. Usually, we have already fertilized what you are purchasing. However, if not, at planting time mix Slow-release organic fertilizer into the soil at the rate indicated on the package OR use Starter with vitamin B1 root stimulator OR water with a Miracle Gro solution. The following year, fertilize with slow release granules or fertilizer stakes. |
| Guarantee We guarantee our plants to be healthy at time of sale. If your purchase dies within 6 months or within the growing season, we will replace it or give you credit. PLEASE follow the above instructions. If you are away in the summer, make plans to provide your plants with water and proper care. Electronic water timers are an excellent solution. We cannot replace your purchase or give credit if your plant dies due to lack of water, the ravages of Mother Nature over the winter or damage due to weed whips, animals, etc... We strive to provide the best plant material possible and with the proper planting and care, we know you will enjoy your landscape for many years to come. |
| Click below to see specific care and planting instructions: Rhododendrons Redbuds & Dogwoods Hydrangeas Fruit Trees Lawns: Seeding or Sodding |
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