Wilson Garden Center

1. How deep do you plant trees and shrubs?

It depends on your soil type. If you have clay soil, leave about three inches above the level ground. Then place mulch over top. In sandy soil you can install your plant level with the ground. Then put mulch on top.

2. How thick do you spread mulch?

We recommend only two inches of mulch on your flower beds.

3. How much water does a newly planted tree need?

Put the base of the hose on a low trickle for about 20 mins. Do this two times a week in the spring and in the summer you can water more accordingly to the heat.

4. How much water does sod need?

The more you water sod the quicker it will root into the ground. Once the grass is established you can water weekly.

5. How much water does seed and straw need.

The more you water seed and straw the quicker the seed will germinate. Once grass is establish water weekly.

6. Will the coloring from the color enhanced mulch hurt my plants, animals or children?

The coloring from our color enhanced mulch's with NOT hurt your plants, animals or children. We recommend you keep the mulch out of your child's mouth but if by accident they swallow some they will be fine. The same goes with dogs and cats.

7.When to prune shrubs and trees?

This depends on when the tree or shrub blooms. If your tree or shrub blooms in the spring you can prune anytime after it is done blooming. Summer bloomers trim or prune after it is done blooming. If you have fall bloomers you can trim them in spring. For more specific questions about trimming and pruning please call the office or email Chris or Dana.

8. When is the best time to plant?

The best time to plant is in the spring or fall. You can plant durning the summer, you just have to stay up on the watering more.

9.When is the best time to fertilize shrubs and trees?

The spring is a great time to fertilize. We recommend a slow release fertilizer that will feed your plants up to four months.

10. When to trim Ornamental Grasses?

You can trim them in the fall or the following spring.

If you have a specific question please call the office or email Chris or Dana.

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