- 1). Choose a planting location for your lime tree based on its sunlight and soil requirements to ensure successful tree growth. Find a full sunny location that receives more than six hours of direct sun exposure each day and has well-draining soil. Select a planting location that is at least 20 feet away from your home to ensure that the tree has adequate room to grow and develop.
- 2). Remove all existing vegetation from the planting location you chose for your lime tree. Eliminate any and all grass, weeds or other plants to ensure that your tree won't have to compete for moisture and nutrients. Dig out the roots of perennial weeds by hand to prevent them from growing back.
- 3). Add organic matter to the soil at your planting location to improve fertility and drainage. Cover the soil in a 3-inch layer of equal parts aged manure, peat moss and perlite. Work the organic amendments into the soil to a depth of 15- to 24-inches with a shovel, spade or garden fork.
- 4). Dig a planting hole for your lime tree that is approximately 1 foot wider than the tree's root system. Dig the planting hole 1- to 2-inches shallower than the height of the root system. Scratch the floor and sides of the planting hole with a hand rake to make the surrounding soil easier for the roots to penetrate.
- 5). Place the lime tree in its prepared planting hole and position it as desired. Untangle the tree's roots and spread them evenly in the bottom of the planting hole. Fill the hole with the displaced, amended soil and tamp down the surface with the palms of your hands.
- 6). Water the lime tree after planting to ensure that the roots and the surrounding soil are thoroughly moistened. Continue to provide the tree with a minimum of 1 inch of supplemental irrigation each week in the absence of rain.
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