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Tips for a successful planting:
1) Set up planting grid with stakes on each row end; tie with strings crossing the planting area to make a grid
2) Moisten sand with sprinkler to mimic a soaking rain – this will keep the holes from backfilling
3) Keep plant roots covered from wind/sun drying while conducting your planting – this has proven to be the greatest determining factor on plant survival!
4) Open a small hole using a tool: spade shovel, tree planting bar or hand trowel –use heel to dig! (See image to right)
5) Insert 2 culms, using tool to keep sand from falling into hole. Fill sand around base of plants.
6) Compact soil around plant by tamping with foot or place tool in the ground 2-3 inches away, pull handle away from plants to compact soil toward plant -air gaps in the planting hole lower survival rates.