- Prepare a hole twice as wide and twice as deep as the container that your tree is in
- Carefully remove the plastic cover from the tree
- Place the tree in the hole
- Fill the hole with soil and compost below and around the tree
- Tie the tree to a stick or stake – not too tightly
- Cover the soil surrounding the tree with leaves or grass (mulch), to reduce the evaporation of water
You can also use a two-litre bottle to irrigate your tree and conserve water:
- Punch a small hole at the bottom of the bottle so that the bottle will water the roots.
- Plant this bottle next to your tree with its top sticking out.
- Fill the bottle once a week and put the lid on to prevent evaporation.
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