3.4.10.1
Fertilizer Tablets
Place fertilizer planting tablets evenly spaced around the plant pits to
the manufacturer's recommended depth.
3.4.10.2
Granular Fertilizer
Apply granular fertilizer as a top coat prior to placing mulch layer and
water thoroughly.
3.4.11
Watering
Start watering areas planted as required by temperature and wind
conditions. Apply water at a rate sufficient to ensure thorough wetting of
soil to a depth of [300] [_____] mm [12] [_____] inches without run off.
3.4.12
Staking and Guying
3.4.12.1
Staking
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NOTE:
Select methods of staking each tree based on
the size and species of the tree and local wind
conditions.
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Stake plants with the number of stakes indicated complete with [double
strand of 12 gage guy wire] [_____] as detailed. Attach [guy wire] [_____]
half the tree height but not more than 1.5 m 5 feet high. Drive stakes to
a depth of [0.80 to 0.91] [_____] m [2 1/2 to 3] [_____] feet into the
ground outside the plant pit. Do not injure the root ball. [Use hose
chafer guards where guy wire comes in contact with tree trunk.]
3.4.12.2
Guying
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NOTE: Select methods of guying each tree based on
the size and species of the tree and local wind
conditions.
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Guy plants as indicated. Attach [two strands of guying wire] [guying cable]
around the tree trunk at an angle of 0.785 rad 45 degrees at approximately
1/2 of the trunk height [_____]. Protect tree trunks with chafing guards
where guying [wire] [cable] contacts the tree trunk. Anchor guys to
[deadmen wood blocks] [wood ground stakes] [malleable iron anchors] [steel
screw anchors]. Fasten flags to each guying [wire] [cable] approximately
2/3 of the distance up from ground level. [Provide turnbuckles as
indicated.]
3.4.12.3
Chafing Guards
Use hose chafing guards, as specified where guy [wire] [cable] will contact
the plant.
[3.4.12.4
Deadmen
Place deadmen minimum 450 mm 18 inches below ground surface.
Place equal
distance from tree trunk and around the plant pit.
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