How to Prepare Soil for Fruit Trees
Check soil drainage.. Install French drains for slow draining soil.. Mix in organic matter for fast draining soil.
Steps
1
Check soil drainage.
Check soil drainage.
2
Install French drains for slow draining soil.
Install French drains for slow draining soil.
3
Mix in organic matter for fast draining soil.
Mix in organic matter for fast draining soil.
4
Protect the root crown of your trees with a mound.
Protect the root crown of your trees with a mound.
5
Build a raised bed to protect root crowns if you've got the tools.
Build a raised bed to protect root crowns if you've got the tools.
6
Break up soil at the planting site for better root growth.
Break up soil at the planting site for better root growth.
7
Purchase a soil testing kit.
Purchase a soil testing kit.
8
Test your soil in fall or early spring.
Test your soil in fall or early spring.
9
Clean tools before using them to take a sample.
Clean tools before using them to take a sample.
10
Take samples from the planting area.
Take samples from the planting area.
11
Reduce soil acidity when necessary.
Reduce soil acidity when necessary.
12
Raise the pH of soil that's too basic.
Raise the pH of soil that's too basic.
13
Avoid fertilizing before planting.
Avoid fertilizing before planting.
14
Use nitrogen light fertilizers for established trees.
Use nitrogen light fertilizers for established trees.
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