NeighborWoods Tree Planting <br /> (Date) <br /> (Time) <br /> Planting Day is (day,date), rain or shine, but not if it snows or is below <br /> freezing. Here's what happens: <br /> 1. Please, pre -dig the hole(s) any time after the City checks out the <br /> underground utility lines. You will know when, becauselthere2will <br /> be colored markings on your planting strip. . <br /> feet in diameter and 1.5 feet deep. <br /> 2. Meet at (time) at ( address ) for a demonstration planting. Wear <br /> old clothes, work gloves, and e C gear ll have spades, r <br /> rake, and a broom handy. The City <br /> and brooms, along with stake - pounders, stakes, and tree ties. <br /> 3. We'll divide into small everyone <br /> help. We should be hours <br /> later). <br /> 4. Your new tree should lquntilgood <br /> the third its <br /> yearS <br /> how to <br /> not put on much new growth <br /> ensure they'll do well at their new home: <br /> Stake - keep it place <br /> much longer. Also, es are not <br /> tight around the tree. <br /> Water - about 15 gallons a week from May through late <br /> September for therffirst 3yeyears. This will cost you <br /> about $0.25 per per <br /> Weed - keep grass, weeds, and other plants out of the <br /> planting area - they steal the tree's water and soil <br /> nutrients. <br /> If you have any questions call me (your name) at xxx -xxxx, in the (time span). <br /> Thank you. <br /> Witt <br /> NEIGHBOR <br /> w oops <br /> prelet.let <br />