NEIGHBORWOODS VOLUNTEER'S PLEDGE <br /> I will plant the tree(s) in front of my house <br /> I will keep 4" of mulch around my tree(s) <br /> I will water my tree(s) during the summer droughts for the next 2 to 3 years. <br /> I will carefully watch over my tree(s) and let the City know if I think there's a <br /> problem. <br /> I will remove the tree stakes & ties after the first year. <br /> I will not use "weed & feed" fertilizer around my tree(s) <br /> P <br /> I <br /> will keep weeds and grass from growing in the mulch bed around the tree(s) <br /> I will not use a "weed- whacker" or lawn mower near my tree(s) - Number one <br /> killer of young trees. <br /> I will not plant annuals within the mulch bed. (Every replant injures the roots <br /> which may kill the tree(s). <br /> I will not build tall ( >4 ") planting box around my tree(s) to be filled with <br /> mulch, rocks, or plants. <br /> 10 .4116 <br /> NEIGIIBOR <br /> w oops <br /> neighb\pledge.nwb <br />