Choosing the right plant for a given location is essential for its success, but planting that plant properly at the location is also essential. Although the basic techniques for planting small and large, woody and herbaceous plants are similar, the specific techniques employed differ. The basic differences are preparation of the site and the width and depth of the hole used for transplanting. If several plants are to be planted near each other, a bed that would include the group of plants may be a better way to prepare the site than digging individual holes with a limited surface preparation around each hole.

The objectives of this exercise are to learn the proper techniques to plant herbaceous and woody plants and the proper techniques for moving plants in the landscape.

• Produce plants from seeds in trays.
• Seed crops directly into garden soil.
• Set transplants into the Holistic Garden
• Plant woody and herbaceous perennials in the Holistic Garden.