Installing Your Greenwood Nursery Survival Pack for New Trees: A Simple Guide
Congratulations on choosing the Greenwood Nursery Survival Pack to give your newly planted trees the best possible start! This comprehensive kit from your trusted online nursery is designed to ensure survival and promote faster, stronger growth.
Your Survival Pack Includes:
- TREE PRO tree protector -- proven by users to be the best in the industry;
- NUTRIPAK controlled-release fertilizer -- places nutrients in the root zone where they're needed most;
- DIEHARD transplant mix -- beneficial mycorrhizal organisms and biostimulants to make sure roots are strong and healthy;
- WEED PRO weed1 mat with staples -- the safest way to kill weeds.
Follow these simple steps for easy installation:
1. DIEHARD Transplant Mix: Root-Boosting Power
- Empty the entire packet of the DIEHARD Transplant Mix into the soil you'll use for planting.
- Mix well.
- Plant your tree using this enriched soil. The beneficial mycorrhizae will help the root system efficiently absorb nutrients and moisture, leading to stronger, healthier growth right from the start.
2. NUTRI-PAK Controlled-Release Fertilizer: Long-Term Nourishment
- Important: Do not open the Nutri-Pak!
- Place the entire Nutri-Pak packet directly into the planting hole at planting time, within the root zone of your tree.
- The Nutri-Pak has tiny pores for a controlled release of essential NPK nutrients into the soil around the roots over several years, ensuring a steady supply for consistent and healthy growth.
- For complete directions, please refer to the instructions printed on the Nutri-Pak package.
3. WEED PRO Weed Mats: Effective Weed Defense
- The Weed Pro mat can be installed before or after the tree protector. For optimal weed control inside the protector, install it beforehand.
- Locate the "X" cut in the center of the Weed Pro mat.
- Carefully slide the top of your tree (and the protector, if already installed) through the "X" cut.
- Lower the mat so it lies flat on the ground around the base of the tree.
- Fold over each corner of the weed mat to double its thickness for extra strength for the staples.
- Using the provided staples, pound them firmly into the ground at an angle, pointing away from the tree trunk. Be careful not to bend the staples.
- A properly installed Weed Pro mat should be taut and lie flat against the ground, effectively suppressing weed growth and protecting your young tree from competition for vital resources.
4. TREE PRO Protectors & Shelters: Shielding Your Young Tree
- After planting, insert the stake into the ground at a distance approximately equal to half the diameter of the protector.
- Position the stake on the side of the tree that faces the prevailing wind (e.g., often from the west in many areas). This provides optimal support against wind damage.
- Ensure the top of the stake extends several inches above the intended position of the top lock-tie.
- Folding the Collar: Fold the top collar of the protector back over its outside, ensuring the smooth side of the protector faces inward to provide a soft, non-abrasive surface against the tree's bark.
- Alternative Tip: Many planters find it beneficial to leave the collar upright to deter birds and save time without causing trunk abrasion. Choose the method that best suits your needs.
- Securing with Lock-Ties: Align the holes on the overlapping sidewalls of the protector. Slide the lock-ties through both holes on each side. Lock the ties by clicking them together two or three notches to prevent slipping.
- Lowering the Protector: Carefully slide the assembled protector down over the top of the tree, gently gathering any branches upwards. Then, slide the lock-ties down over the installed stake.
- Ground Contact: Ensure the bottom edge of the protector makes good contact with the ground.
- Important Note: Do not press the protector firmly into the ground, as this can attract rodents.
- Tighten the ties securely to hold the protector firmly but not too tightly against the stake.
Miracle Tube Installation (If Included):
- Miracle Tubes arrive pre-assembled with lock-ties already inserted. Choose the appropriate diameter tube based on your tree's size.
- Carefully slide the Miracle Tube down over the top of the tree, gently gathering any branches upwards. Then, slide the lock-ties down over the stake.
- Ensure the bottom of the Miracle Tube makes good contact with the ground.
By following these instructions, you'll provide your new trees with the essential protection and nourishment they need to thrive with the Greenwood Nursery Survival Pack! Happy planting from your trusted online plants nursery!
