Should the tree be here or there?
Now it has been decided where to put the tree I find a spade and cut the turf using the pot as a guide.
After removing the turf, I dig a hole slightly wider,
And slightly deeper than the pot.
I test that the hole is indeed slightly wider and slightly deeper by sticking the tree in it.
As I have planted many, many trees it is, of course, perfect.
I put a shovel full of fresh soil in the bottom of the hole.
The tree is then removed from the pot, and placed in the hole.
Now I make sure the tree is upright by use of a spirit level, back fill with fresh soil and tamp down.
Now the tree receives its first watering in its new home.
Jobs a good 'un!