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Planting Redwood Trees: Don't Use Potting Soil Alone

Question: Planting redwoods in backyard. Dug holes, planning to use potting soil. Best way?

Proper Method

Do NOT remove existing soil. Loosen it and mix 1/3 new soil or organic matter with native soil, then plant. If potting soil is mostly bark, use it. Avoid lightweight potting soil. Finely ground bark or coarse compost better.

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