Apple tree planting

[bernie822]

When is it OK to plant apple trees?

[ubasses]

Now. Our local council has agreed to provide some for the village garden, just heard they will be planting in the next few days.

[carlton23]

Any time in the winter to early spring.
Planting is simple - in basic terms, dig a hole large enough to easily take the roots, place the tree in the hole and cover the roots with soil up to the surrounding ground level. Simple enough, but bear in mind a few points.

Don't add any fertiliser to the soil at this time - it may burn the roots and it will only encourage tree growth at the expense of fruit growth.

The tree should be planted to the same depth as it was in the pot (or the soil mark on the trunk in the case of bare-rooted trees). If in doubt, make sure that the joining point between the rootstock and scion (see previous section entitled rootstocks) is at least 5cms (2in) above ground level. Having planted the tree, firm down the soil using your boots to ensure the soil is in good contact with the roots. Water well if the conditions are dry.

[RATTER15]

Is it safe to put grass seed down now, we have had a couple of frosty mornings but I need to get some grass in my field/garden, I'm getting married in the garden toward the end of the year and I need some established lawn, quality isn't important, like I said its a field/garden, a bit of a wild garden in a Field up the road that we acquired for our dogs, it will be a tough grass or the dogs will just churn it up.

[RATTER15]

Ooooops sorry, that wasnt supposed to there, Its early ok :-)