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Container-grown shrubs are most effectively planted in the autumn or spring, when they have the greatest chance to establish themselves. However, they can be grown in any soil that is not waterlogged, frozen or very dry.

Dig a hole about twice the size of the root ball. If you are planting in clay soil, make your hold somewhat larger. Ensure that your hole is deep enough by inserting the container into the hole; the top of the soil in the container must be level with the soil surface. Remove the container and continue preparing your planting hole by adding organic matter or soil mix and fertilizer.

Remove the shrub from the container and water thoroughly. Loosen the roots a bit; if the shrub was pot-bound, trim any roots that may have coiled outside of the root ball.

Insert the shrub into the prepared hole, using organic matter or soil mix to support the plant. Water the entire area thoroughly and apply a few inches of mulch.

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