Planting Tips for Natives

Planting in the Garden

1. Dig the area over thoroughly incorporating plenty of compost into the existing soil. Ideally, do this in early winter for planting early spring.

2. Dig the hole twice the size of the root ball and plant the new tree or shrub to the same depth that it is growing in the planter bag or pot. Add fertiliser such as Daltons Premium Planter Tabs or Daltons Landscape Planter Tabs into the planting hole.

3. Fill with Daltons Premium Garden Mix and firm around the newly planted specimen.

4. Water thoroughly.

5. Ensure the plants are watered regularly if no rain is forecast or during dry periods during establishment.

Growing Natives in Containers

There is a wide range of natives suitable for growing in containers including some of our native epiphytes (air plants) and coastal plants. Factors to consider when growing natives in containers are:

· Size of the container

· Position of container (exposure to sun, wind etc)

· Adequate drainage holes in the container

· Good watering regime especially in dry periods

· Top dressing with fertiliser during the growing season

· Using a good quality container mix – Daltons Premium Mix.