On Sun, 29 Aug 2010 13:28:41 -0400, cj wrote:

i recently built a small raised flower bed that i want to plant an
arborvitae in. the height of the flower bed is about the same size of
the rootball so i wondering if its okay to place the plant in and fill
in with topsoil. the ground below the flowerbed is very hard so it would
probably be a good idea to loosen the old soil...or am i wrong?
also, should i amend the soil and if so with what(manure, etc.)
thanks, cj


You're killin' me with all this detail.

How deep is the flowerbed? Where are you located (GPS)? Which variety
of tree is this (Giant vs Dwarf). What is the climate, light
conditions (sun vs shade)?

I presume you will buy the tree local. They can really help answer any
concerns if a nursery business. Store bought plants will have
directions on the label.

BTW is anyone aware of a landscaping newsgroup?

alt.home.lawn.garden

It is a slow group, regarding threads and posts.