Clear and weed a circle at least 1m in diameter (and keep it weeded). Make a square hole that is comfortably wider than the tree’s roots but only 5 cm deeper. The hole should be at last 30cms from any wall. Bang in a tree stake off centre and to the south west if the tree is free standing. Soak the roots in water for at least an hour. Mound a little soil in the bottom hole and settle the tree roots on it until the soil mark on the trunk is at the same level as the surrounding soil and or the grafting scion is at least 5cms above soil level. Remove the tree, sprinkle Rootgrow in the hole, wet the roots again to ensure good contact with the Rootgrow and return to the hole. Backfill slowly, treading down gently as you go. Use a tree tie to attach your James Grieve to the stake if freestanding. Fit a treeguard. Water in with about 2 gallons/9 litres of water. Mulch the whole area. Water again the next day and then weekly afterwards through the first summer.​