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Proper
Planting
After
you've
carefully
planned
your
water-wise
landscape,
you
will
begin
planting.
Just
as
important
as
selecting
the
perfect
plant
for
the
ideal
location,
is
proper
handling
and
planting
technique.
Careful
planting
will
ensure
that
the
plants
root
properly.
Following
are
a
few
guidelines
to
follow
when
planting.
-
Keep
the
root
system
moist
until
you
begin
plating
-
Soak
the
roots
in
water
before
planting
-
Be
sure
to
remove
all
strings,
twine,
and
paper
maché
before
planting
-
Dig
your
hole
large
enough
to
accommodate
the
entire
root
system
-
Place
the
plant
in
the
hole
at
the
same
level,
or
slightly
higher,
as
it
was
planted
at
the
nursery
-
Spread
the
roots
gently
-
If
the
roots
are
woody,
cut
or
slash
them
lightly
-
Backfill
using
native
soil
-
Construct
a
basin
to
retain
water
-
Water
immediately
after
planting
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