Tools you need to plant trees and plants.

[vaulta]

Was wondering what kind of tools you need too do planting and tree installs. I am not going too be doing anything serious like me needing a crane too install huge trees or anything?thanx

[Wells]

A shovel, water hose and a wheel barrel to haul off excess dirt, but I have a feeling you already knew that.
If you ever decide to plant bulbs a 18V cordless drill with an auger makes short work of it.

[vaulta]

Bulbs, what are thous?

[Wells]

Bulbs, what are thous?
Flower Bulbs (Tulips, Iris's, Lilies, etc.)

[daveintoledo]

people spend alot of time learning how to plant, what to plant, where to plant, and when to plant...

if the plant dies early in its life, you have to replace it, if its not done right, many will die...

so the best tool would be the library and internet, there really is alot more to it then digging a hole and putting a tree in it.... in some states, you need a license to do this.... like ohio....

[Runner]

And a ball cart. Very important for moving the stuff. Don't forget a utility knife for scoring the burlap, and some wire cutters for cutting the cage at the top.

[ubirajara83]

Make Sure You Get The Air Pockets Out When Planting Palm Trees. I Got A 4 Foot Pvc Pipe And Attached A Fitting The Fits On Pipe And Hose And Used It To Poke Underground To Get Air Pockets Out.

[lurch]

i think you guys are scaring the bejesus outta this kid....



its pretty awesome

[Metro Lawn]

Oh, and most important ( big muscles ) lol really, them tree balls are heavy as all @!%#

[LB1234]

SHARP hand tools...too many to list, ball cart, wheelbarrel, vehicle to transport material (unless delivered), etc.


Is this a trick question?

[lawnpro724]

Remember when planting shrubs to break the root ball up by pulling apart the roots before planting and apply a good starter fertilizer but don't over fertilize.

[hackitdown]

In my area we need a pick to get through the rocky soil. I have two sizes, and I usually use the smaller one. Then comes the shovel. I use a knife to cut the roots if needed. I always toss composted manure into the hole...and lots of water.

[lawnguyland]

[QUOTE=daveintoledo;1759356]

if the plant dies early in its life, you have to replace it, if its not done right, many will die...

[QUOTE]

All the rest you said was right on, but I've learned to give no more guarantees. The nurseries don't guarantee anymore and since I am educated and plant properly 99.99% of plant loss is due to improper watering, usually a lack of on the customer's part. The customer no longer pays the premium for the guarnatee either though, so it works out.

[lawnguyland]

Remember when planting shrubs to break the root ball up by pulling apart the roots before planting and apply a good starter fertilizer but don't over fertilize.

Yeah, what he said, and run your pruners around the trunk in a circle, about 1/2" deep all the way around.

[supercuts]

[QUOTE=daveintoledo;1759356]people spend alot of time learning how to plant, what to plant, where to plant, and when to plant...

if the plant dies early in its life, you have to replace it, if its not done right, many will die...[QUOTE]

i wouldnt say you HAVE to replace it, but you certainly want to know where to plant them, full sun, partial shade, etc.

[LB1234]

Remember when planting shrubs to break the root ball up by pulling apart the roots before planting and apply a good starter fertilizer but don't over fertilize.


You are nuts if you break up the root ball...why do you think they come in pots and B&B.

Score the roots yes, but break up the root ball no way!