Planting may be the most rewarding part of gardeningits the time to get your hands dirty, and when

the relationship with your garden begins. Here are ve tips to help ensure success!

1. Water all container plants before planting. 2. To remove the plant from the container, gently
break the lower roots.

3. Make sure the hole is sufficiently large. 4. P  lace the plant so it is neither higher nor lower
than the existing ground level.

5. As you ll around the plant, push the soil

rmly back into place.
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