Till topsoil to loosen it to a depth of 6 inches. Dig a hole twice the size of the grape tree's root ball, but not deeper than the root ball. Mix the soil taken from the hole with compost. The backfill should consist of half soil and half backfill.
Water the bottom of the hole. Place the grape tree inside of the hole and re-pack the hole with the compost and dirt mixture. Build a berm around the grape tree 1 foot in diameter and 4 inches high, using the rest of the compost and dirt mixture.
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Fill the berm with water. Keep your grape tree's root ball moist, especially during the summer. Grape trees cannot survive any periods of drought. Press your fingers into the first 3 inches of soil to feel if it is moist. Apply water to the inside of the berm. To keep the root ball moist, you may need to water your grape tree up to three times a day.
Fertilize your grape tree annually at the beginning of its growing season by applying 4 inches of compost around the tree and about 1 foot away from the base.
Avoid spraying a herbicide anywhere near your grape tree, which cannot survive applications of chemicals like fertilizers or herbicides.
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