Bedding Plant Planting

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• Rule 1: Water plants and soil before starting. This is important to get good soil contact between the bedding packs, and the soil in your yard.

• Rule 2: Work up the soil together with Master Nursery Paydirt at 1 bag per 50 sq ft. It is also a good idea to mix MasterStart Pre-Plant Fertilizer in as well. This will give the plants a good boost from the start, which is especially important with short-lived annuals.

• Rule 3: Plant at the correct depth; plant so the top of the root ball is visible after planting. Firm the soil around the root ball. This is important also helps ensure good soil contact, and gets rid of any air pockets that may kill of root hairs.

• Rule 4: Water thoroughly after planting (20-45 minutes).

• Rule 5: A 1” mulch of Gold Rush over the soil will keep the roots cool and moist, and stop weeds from coming through.