Keep the roots covered with a moist material such as peat moss and make sure they don't dry out. Plant bare root plants in fall or early spring. Container - Be sure to break up root ball on container plants. Mulch your plants to conserves moisture and controls weeds. A two to three inch layer of organic mulches such wood chips, bark, pine needles can be used.
Landscape fabric can also be use and covered with a layer of organic mulch.