How to plant shrubs and Perennials

Water the pot thoroughly and allow to drain fully
If the shrub is being planted in a lawn remove a circle of turf
Dig a hole twice the size of the pot being planted and fork over the base. Adding a bucketful of planting and compost, and a dressing of bone-meal will help to establish the plant
Remove the pot gently, if well rooted cut off the pot
Position ensuring that the top of the root ball is level with the surrounding soil
Replace the remaining soil and heel in, water the shrub and area thoroughly
Water regularly until the shrub is establish
Apply some general fertiliser every spring

GENERAL PERENNIAL PLANTING AND CARE

Water the pot thoroughly and allow to drain fully
Dig a hole at least twice as wide and slightly deeper than the pot. Mix in well-rooted organic matter into the soil that has been removed and keep to one side
Plant to the same depth as growing in the pot. If the plant stands high take out some of the soil in the bottom of the hole, or alternatively top it up a bit if it is too low
Ease the plant out of the pot, taking care not to damage any of the emerging shoots.
Position in the centre of the hole then fill in the gaps around the sides of the plant with soil/organic matter mixture, firm down gently – getting rid of any air pockets and making sure that it is secure.
Water thoroughly and cover the surface with a generous layer of mulch.. Keep the mulch at least 5cm away from the base of the plant.