Just got and planted my Christmas gift from work yesterday. A dwarf pear tree, can’t wait for spring to plant lavender, rosemary, strawberry and other flowers around it. But the rest of the garden is still a bit messy

  • J4g2FOPEnglish
    3·
    2 days ago

    Thanks

    I just checked. It’s still on the same level as it was in the pot. Guessing that’s okay?

    • IMALlama@lemmy.worldEnglish
      6·
      2 days ago

      I would pull the dirt a away from the trunk until you find the main flair. Alternately, you can plant the whole thing a bit proud (eg sticking out of the hole some).

      Often times trees bought in containers have been potted too deep and/or have girdled roots.

      • J4g2FOPEnglish
        2·
        2 days ago

        Thanks! I did just pull a bit more dirt away from the trunk

        • IMALlama@lemmy.worldEnglish
          2·
          2 days ago

          No problem! Ideally, the root flair would be the highest point in the surrounding area. If it’s a low point it will fill in eventually. Thankfully, you’re starting in a raised bed so it shouldn’t be too hard to remove a bit more dirt if you need to.