New tree planting advice

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dba7108

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522 posts

175 months

Sunday 29th September
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Planting a new tree (pine). The tree is around 6 years old in a pot. What is the best soil or addictive to add? I have some bags of miricle grow and also some manure. Also blood fish and bone feed. Thanks

sherman

13,814 posts

222 months

Sunday 29th September
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Rootgrow Mycorrhizal Fungi is what you need.

Remember you need a decent stake and a tree tie to support it for its first few years.
This kit has everything you need.
https://www.ornamental-trees.co.uk/tree-planting-k...

spikeyhead

17,963 posts

204 months

Monday 30th September
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Plant it in a square hole, not a round one

LR90

195 posts

10 months

Monday 30th September
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Don't put compost/soil improver in the hole. The roots won't grow to seek out the nutrients as they'll be spoiled where they are.

Actually, everything you need should be here: https://www.rhs.org.uk/plants/types/trees/how-to-p...

Snow and Rocks

2,415 posts

34 months

Monday 30th September
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How tall is it currently? They're pretty hardy and generally just flex with the wind so if it's still small then you can probably get away without bothering to stake it.