I received my DA Bareroots today. Tra la la la. I had a very difficult time trying to soak all 3 of them as I don't have an extra garbage can right now. So I put 2 in a huge clothing bin, but a root here or there was still sticking out. The third one I put in the bathtub but even filling it up I could not cover every cane. These are big suckers. I know that you are supposed to soak it good before planting so I imagine this is a problem.

Also the Scepter'd Isle has half of the roots pointing sideways and upward instead of pointing downward like friendly roots should do. Will they become more pliable once soaked?

Sorry for trying your patience. Next year will be better!