RHS Student Guide Level 2 Unit 2

whether they are evergreen, semi-evergreen, or deciduous. You should understand the overall final height and spread of plants selected and how they may arrive on site (bare rooted, containerised, root balled, and so on), and how to plant these different kinds of delivered plants. When a garden centre receives plants, you should be able to explain the procedure of checking plants, suitable substitutions, how to check plant quality, quarantine, and how to report problems. The next area to familiarise yourself with is preparation for planting, different techniques, and whether you would implement no-dig practices and why. You should be able to explain how to plant a tree, or shrub and provide support if necessary. Aftercare and maintaining new plantings are the final areas you should be able to discuss. So stakes,

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