Planting Trees & Shrubs

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Are you looking at that gaping hole in your landscape wondering whether you should plant a tree or shrub in it? Maybe you like sourwood trees or hydrangea shrubs but aren't quite sure how to put them in the ground and keep them alive. Then, this tutorial is for you.

Join Washington Post gardening expert Adrian Higgins in this audio gallery that teaches you how to plant those large elements in your yard.

Begin Trees & Shrubs Tutorial

Overview; Dig the Hole; Place the Tree; Backfill, Water & Mulch; Shrub Overview; Dig the Soil; Remove the Container; Plant the Shrub

Instructions & Photos (PDF, 7Mb)

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