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How to plant a shrub
- BBC Gardeners' World Magazine
Published: Sunday, 24 March 2019 at 3:00 pm
Find out how to plant a bare-root shrub, in our practical guide.
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Shrubs are useful building blocks when you're planning a garden, providing structure and substance. Winter is an ideal time to assess your garden and see if there's an empty space that's just right for a new shrub.
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You Will Need
- Shrubs
- Garden fork
- Garden spade
- Multi-purpose, peat-free compost
Step 1
How to plant a shrub - placing the rootball in the hole
Choose an open site and fork over the soil, mixing in lots of compost. Dig a deep planting hole and place the shrub's rootball in the centre.
Step 2
How to plant a shrub - using boots to fill air holes
Spread the roots around the hole then backfill with soil enriched with compost to cover them, firming with your boot to remove any air pockets.
Step 3
How to plant a shrub - adding mulch
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Water in well then spread a thick layer of compost around the shrub. Water weekly until it's leafy and well established.
Use bark mulch around the newly planted shrub for an attractive finish that will hold in the moisture.
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