Pine tree problem

[gnandita1]

I have planted a pine tree two days before but the leaves began to shrink .Can anybody give me any suggestion for it.

[tater03]

I just always assumed that they turned brown because they were closer to the sun and in the direct sunlight.

[Pandion_Haliaetus]

I have planted a pine tree two days before but the leaves began to shrink .Can anybody give me any suggestion for it.

When you planted it, you should have dug a hole twice as big as the root ball. When planting I use compost all around the root ball and only slightly compact the soil (by hand). This gives the roots room to grow. Cover soil with 1-2" of mulch to keep roots cool during hot days. I would water throughly once every 3-4 days. No need to fertilize since only water is taken up the first year by the new growth.

Hope this helps.

ben