​Hole digging and planting 101

Here are the best practices of planting 

• clear away mulch from a space 2-3x the size of the pot
• add a scoop of compost to the center of the cleared area
• dig out a shovel full of earth and turn upside down into the hole
• use your shovel to shop up the earth and incorporate the compost
• remove enough loosened soil to place the new plant
• pull apart the roots so the grow into the surrounding soil
• planting depth should be the same as the depth of the potted plant
• fill remaining loose soil around new plant & gently firm soil
• spread the mulch back around the new plant