Protection for the journey
Most of the orders are packed using 4 different types of packaging:
Cartons – Plugs, 9cm tubes, 1L, PBs (to some extent)
Bags – Bare root stock, plugs
Wool packs – Larger grade bare root stock
Pallet Stacking – For some larger orders we stack on pallets and wrap the stock to keep it secure.
The goal is to preserve the plants appearance and structure so we take packaging practises very seriously so you get the best.
Getting from A to B
You deserve the best deal so when freight is quoted you can rest assured the best deal is being sort (remember with plants reliability is as importment at price.)
Currently the average delivery times for bulk freight orders are:
Dunedin & Christchurch – Overnight
Rest of the Sth Island – 2-3 Days
Nth Island – 3-4 Days
How to care for you plants when they reach your door
It’s only nice to make sure all trees should are planted as soon as possible after leaving the Nursery. Plants that dry out aren’t going to live long so make sure they are moist and in the ground ASAP.
1. For Bare Rooted Trees and Plugs in Cartons
Trees as packed (provided there has been no damage in transit) should be safe for 5-7 days leaving the Nursery.
Always store in a cool position.
If delays beyond 5-7 days are unavoidable:
1. Check to ensure roots are moist and, if necessary add a little water to the plastic bags.
2. Moisten, but don’t wet the foliage.
3. Leave top flaps of cartons open
If delays beyond 14 days are necessary: Remove trees from cartons and bags, moisten roots, remove any ties and heel into moist sawdust, sand or soil, spacing trees to avoid rotting of foliage.
2. Trees in Bundles
Deciduous trees can be held for 2-3 weeks by occasionally dipping bundles into water up to the top of the sacking for several minutes.
Evergreens should be removed from bundles and ‘heeled in’ as above.
3. Trees in Containers
These can be kept for long periods without disturbing, providing adequate watering is given. This is an advantage of container grown stock.
4. Cool Stores
Trees can be kept in Cool Stores for several weeks at approximately 2 degrees Celsius. Carton tops should be open and the humidity should be maintained at a high level.
Post-Planting Care
Weed control is so important, imagine if you had to fight for food and water all day everyday to the point you weren’t growing. That’s exactly what weeds do to your plant.
Keep the soil around the tree in good condition. Cracks that appear from post-planting shrinkage could expose the roots to drying out so just re-firm the soil when this occurs.
There are lots of nasty pests that like to nimble on plants. Preventing insect and animal damage is always the number 1 option but if you need to control the pests get it down early and seek the right advice out from the start.
Herbicides
Remember that weed control is essential to give maximum establishment of trees, maximum first year growth and even growth. Please read the labels carefully and/or seek advice as rates and tolerant species vary within different situations and conditions.
Animal Repellent
As lovable as Bugs Bunny and that Possum in your car headlights are preventing them from nibbling on your plants should be a priority. One product that seems to do the trick is called Liquid Shotgun and it should be your primary repellent.
Of course if you have the cash burning a whole in your pocket the use of tree shelters or fencing would be brilliant.