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Tree Planting & Soil Compaction
Tree Planting Steps:
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Measure the width and depth of rootball of your tree. |
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Dig hole twice the size of rootball and slightly deeper than the depth, then measure depth. |
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Pack hole with 50/50 mixture of compost and backfill to prevent the tree from settling, and leave center slightly higher than the sides of the hole. |
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Plant tree 1" above ground level. |
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Install 3 Deep Root Oxygen Pipes for a 5 gallon tree with 3 Nutri-Paks® facing upward. FOR A 15 GALLON TREE USE 4-5 PIPES AND NUTRI-PAKS®. |
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Backfill hole with a 50/50 mixture of compost and dirt. |
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Add water to help settle the backfill. |
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Use shovel to get rid of any air pockets. |
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Install a donut ring around the tree to hold water. |
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Restake tree if necessary. |
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Put extra compost over the top of the rootball. |
Tree Planting Questions:
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Why do you plant trees and plants 1" above ground level?
Answer: To prevent the tree from suffocating, due to lack of oxygen when the tree settles.
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Why do you use deep root oxygen pipes and Nutri-Pak®?
Answer: To increase the root biomass by 300%, which will speed up the growth.
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Do I need to fertilize my trees yearly if I use Nutri-Pak®?
Answer: No, the Nutri-Pak® will fertilize for up to 3 years.
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Secret Tip:
Soak Nutri-Pak® in a bucket of water for 5 minutes, they will work 30 days faster.
Soak hole with a capful of Penmax® with water to break up the compaction for easier digging.
Soil Compaction Steps:
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Presoak the area |
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Apply 4-8 oz. of Penmax® per 1000 sq. ft., then water in deeply. |
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Use 1 yard compost for every 500-1000 sq. ft. |
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Apply the necessary soil amendments needed for your soil. |
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Then rototill in the compost and amendments. |
Soil Compaction Questions:
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How compact is my yard?
Answer: Your yard was compacted to a 98% compaction level before your house was built.
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Will sand compact?
Answer: Yes, sand will compact as hard as concrete, which will prevent the necessary nutrients and oxygen to your plants, trees, and lawn.
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What is the #1 killer of plants, trees, and lawns?
Answer: Soil compaction.
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Why do i need to use sulfur around my house?
Answer: High levels of alkali can do damage to your house and concrete.
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For further information contact Michael Monji at 661-588-2092
Credits:
Penmax® And Liqua-Jip By Western Nutrients, Inc.
Sulfur And Other Amendments By White Forest Nursery
Compost By Kellogg Supply
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