At a Glance
I. Avoid planting on excessively hot days (over 95 degrees).
2. Plant the same day or the next day after purchase.
3. Water plants in their nursery containers when you get home and immediately before planting.
4. Pre-moisten the planting hole and water thoroughly after planting.
5. Keep plants evenly-moist. You might have to water 2-3 times a day if they are small.
6. Don't rely on automatic irrigation for the first week or in excess heat; check plants daily and water if needed.
7. For added protection, spray Cloud Cover on leaves to reduce water loss (don't spray plants with hairy leaves).