1. Type. All new material planted shall be true to genus, species and variety and shall be nursery grown stock.
2. Time. Any vegetation delivered to a site which is not planted immediately shall be heeled-in to prevent dessication.
3. Completion Time Requirements.
a. The construction schedule submitted in accordance with Subsection 805.B.7.d(3) shall include landscaping to insure that same is completed along with other construction on the site whenever practical. However, all landscaping as shown on the plan shall be completed within six months of completion of other construction.
b. All landscaping including temporary measures shall ensure the stabilization of soils.
4. Staking Procedures. Trees which must be staked are those over six feet in height and shall be staked in the following manner:
a. Two stakes shall be driven a minimum of two feet into undisturbed soil outside the planting hole.
b. Stakes when driven must be 1/2 to 2/3 the height of the tree measured from ground level.
c. Stakes shall be a minimum of two inch by two inch stock at the thick end.
d. Stakes shall be placed in line with prevailing winds.
e. Stakes shall be attached to the tree with twelve-gauge galvanized wire covered with rubber or plastic hose where wire is likely to come in contact with the tree trunk. Any of the commercially available materials designed for staking trees may be used as an alternative with the approval of the Township Engineer. The loop in contact with the tree shall be loose enough to permit growth and prevent girdling for two years but shall be tightly bound to prevent slippage.
5. Wrapping. Each tree shall be wrapped with an expandable paper or cloth treated to last at least one year to prevent sun scald.
a. The wrap shall extend from the ground level up the trunk to the first branches.
b. The wrap shall be attached or fastened to each end with a material that will permit tree growth without girdling.
6. Mulching.
a. A four inch minimum layer of mulch shall be applied around each individual or group of trees and shrubs.
b. A "mulch" shall be considered any material, organic or inorganic, of a granular nature that is not readily subject to movement by wind or water.
c. Wood chips partially rotted or nitrogen-enriched may be used. New wood chips are not acceptable because of the bacterial drawings of available nitrogen from the soil, thus preventing its use by the plants it is intended to protect.
7. Plant Positioning.
a. All vegetation should be planted at the same finished grade level in which they were growing in the nursery. A ring of packed soil shall be placed around the finished planting hole of each tree.
b. The saucer shall be a minimum of four inches higher higher than the finished grade.
c. Saucers placed on slopes shall be level at the top and perpendicular to the tree trunk.
d. Saucers are to be designed to catch and hold the maximum amount of water, either from natural precipitation or irrigation.
e. Balled and burlaped vegetation must have the top 1/4 of the lacings and burlap pulled away, but not removed completely, from the soil ball before backfill mixture is replaced to avoid girdling the vegetation during initial growth. In the event of a synthetic burlap (i.e., plastic, nylon) is used, remove the top 1/4 as above and slice across the bottom of the ball several times to allow roots to develop.
f. To avoid burning newly forming roots after transplanting, no fertilizer shall be added to the backfill mixture of balled and burlaped plant material.
g. All plants must be completely watered upon completion of planting.
