Dying Cedar

by Donna
(Jasper, GA)

I was given a potted cedar and is in very bad shape. It has browned and has little green on it. I was told it was root bound so I panted in the yard and added vigoro 10-8-8 plant food to the potting mix. I also dug to hole deeper and wider than the container it was in. I water it every couple of days. It is only about 3 1/2 to 4 ft. high. It has only been about a month since it was planted and I really want to save this tree. Is there anything else I should be doing and how will I notice if I have helped this poor tree and approx. how long will it take for me to see a difference? Planted in North GA. and in august. Thanks for any info.