Effect of Soil Texture on the Decline of a Young Live Oak

[Bazzaland]

Nice job Stephen - sometimes you have to get your hands a little dirty to perform a thorough diagnosis.

Soil is such a vital aspect of plant health as well as depth of planting.

I see most problems associated with plants outside of pest issues are related to planting depth and water relations.

I like to error on planting on the high side, myself :)

Also, if you can backfill the planting hole beneath with sand - it helps with any drainage issues. Keep up the great work, Regards, Bazza