Things You'll Need:
- Water
- Fertilizer
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Step 1
When the tree or shrub is first planted, water it for several minutes. The bigger the plant, the longer it needs to be watered. Let the water soak in for 2 minutes then return and water it for 2 more minutes.
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Step 2
During the first 2 weeks, water the plant 2-3 times a day depending on the heat. Water each plant for 2 minutes each time, then let the water soak in for 1 minute then water for 1 minute more.
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Step 3
Refrain from using fertilizers for the first 1 1/2 months.
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Step 4
After it has been in the ground for 2 weeks, for the remainder of the month water once daily for 1 minute. Water slightly more or less depending on amount of rain and heat.
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Step 5
After the first month, water once every 2-3 days for 1 minute.
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Step 6
After being in the ground for 1 1/2 months apply a fertilizer such as Osmocote. By this time, the plant will be established enough to be able to grow.
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Step 7
After 2 months water plant once every 3-4 days until it has been in the ground for 6 months. After 6 months only water when need be, and continue to apply fertilizer as recommended on the bottle.
