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NeighborWoods Tree Planting <br /> (Date) <br /> (Time) <br /> Planting Day is (day,date), rain or shine, but not if it snows. Here's what <br /> 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, because there will <br /> be colored markings on your planting strip. Holes should be 2.5 <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 rain gear if needed. Have a spade, <br /> rake, and a broom handy. The City will have extra spades, rakes, <br /> and brooms, along with stake - pounders, stakes, and tree ties. <br /> 3. We'll divide into small groups to make sure everyone has some <br /> help. We should be done by (time 3 -4 hours later). <br /> 4. Your new should look quite good in its first year, but may not put <br /> on much new growth until the third year, but this is how to ensure <br /> they'll do well at their new home: <br /> Stake - keep it in place through the summer, but not <br /> much longer. Also, be careful the tree ties are not <br /> tight around the tree. <br /> Water - about 15 gallons a week from May through late <br /> September for the first 3 years. This will cost you <br /> about $0.25 per tree per year. <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 />