Open the bag as soon as it arrives to let in some air.

Remove the sapling from the bag and dip the roots in water to moisten. But do not leave it sitting in the water. The important thing is that the roots do not dry out. If the roots dry, the sapling will die.

Put the roots of the sapling back into the bag so as to retain the moisture until you are ready to plant. Keep checking them daily.

If it going to be any longer than a week till planting, trench it into spare ground or put it into a pot until you have found its permanent home. Do not disturb the sapling again until January when it can be removed and planted in its permanent location.

Using a spade, remove the grass or top sod from the soil. Dig a hole that is bigger than the size of the roots.

Place a layer of compost into the hole and then place the sapling on top. Ensure the stem of the tree is above the level of the ground. Using your hands, crumble the soil and cover the roots. Gently compact the soil into place. Water slowly.

Water once a week until the frost arrives.

Then watch your sapling grow!