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Tree positioned properly with soil line at root collar. <br /> Planting hole is gently backfilled, breaking up soil clods to prevent large air <br /> pockets <br /> Entire planting area is hand - tilled, with planters backing away from the tree to <br /> prevent soil compaction and breaking up the larger clods; planting area should <br /> be even, so irrigation water covers the entire area when applied (do not build <br /> "watering saucers ") <br /> Site cleaned up using square -tip shovel to remove soil from sidewalk, curb, and <br /> gutter; adjacent turf is raked clean, in preparation for mulching <br /> Add 4 -inch layer of coarse wood chips to entire planting area <br /> Sweep and hose down sidewalk, curb, and gutter <br /> Water tree in well <br /> Tie tree to stake at knee- height or lower, to encourage strong trunk develop- <br /> ment. <br /> j <br /> 7 <br /> \.\ . <br /> .w�- • : - <br /> � w <br /> : = <br /> \ ••■•••%. Olt <br /> barert.ins <br />