Begin planting each plant by removing the plant from the container.  Loosen the rootball of the plant by loosening the soil with your hands.  This will stimulate growth.  Dig the hole 1 1/2 times larger than the container.  Make sure to create a small mound on the bottom of the hole. This helps will drainage. Place the plant in the hole and backfill with soil.  Make sure not to plant to deep.  As a rule, plant 1” higher than the soil creating a miniature levee around the plant.  This will make sure the plant is not too deep and help with retaining water.  Repeat this process until all the plants are installed.  Do not install any 4” or 6” annuals, ground cover or perennials at this stage.   Using a metal garden rake, regrade the garden bed to provide positive drainage. 

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