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Planting:Dig holes or beds wide, not deepLightly amend heavy clay or sandy soils with organic matterGently remove plants from containers, keeping the root ball intactLoosen potting soil and roots around bottom and edges of root ballPlant level with surrounding soil, spreading roots outwardFill around roots with lightly amended native soilWater to settle soil around rootsCover the area with leaf or bark mulch 1 - 3 inches thick but not piled up onto the plant's stem/trunkWater deeply to establishFertilization:Most plants need a regular "diet" of all-purpose plant food, either specialty (labeled for your specific plant type) or a generic N-P-K (nitrogen - phosphorus - potassium)Fertilize early in the plant's growing cycle - spring for summer plants, fall for winter plantsFor leafy plants, use a fertilizer with a higher nitrogen content (first number)For flowering or fruiting plants, use a fertilizer higher in phosphorous content (middle number)If using a water soluble fertilizer:Mix as directed on container according to directionsWet the leaves and drench soilRepeatIf using a granulated fertilizer:Scatter a small amount of all-purpose fertilizer lightly under plants from the stem to beyond the outer spread of branches or foliageWater slowly and deeplyNOTE: Never over fertilize! You will see lots of weak, leafy growth and few flowers