3. The following amendments shall be uniformly spread and thoroughly cultivated by means of mechanical filler (wherever possible) into the top six (6) inches of soil.
Application rate is per 1,000 square feet
Nitrogen stabilized organic amendment - 4 cu.yd.
- Commercial fertilizer - 2 lbs.
- Agricultural gypsum - 100 lbs.
- Soil sulfur - 2 lbs.
- Elemental zinc - 2 lbs.
- Iron sulfate - 2 lbs.
The above soil amendment may be changed based on the results of an agricultural analysis performed by a soil testing facility.
- A pre-emergent herbicide shall be applied in all appropriate Planting areas prior to planting as approved by a state licensed Pest Control Advisor.
- Container plants shall be backfilled with:
- 6 parts by volume on-site soil
- 4 parts by volume organic amendment
- 3 lbs. of commercial fertilizer
6. planting tablets shall be placed in the excavated planting holes in the following quantities:
- 1 tablet per one gallon container
- 2 tablets per five gallon container
- 3 tablets per 15 gallon container
- 8 tablets per 24" box
- 12 tablets per 36" box
- Staking and Guying of trees shall be completed immediately upon planting
- Install arbor guard trunk protectors or approved equal at the base of all trees located in turf areas.
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