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to remove any broken branches. <br /> c) Backfill the hole' /: full with original soil gently and flood hole <br /> to remove any air pockets. <br /> d) Continue to backfill and when completed thoroughly saturate <br /> planting area with water to remove any remaining air pockets. <br /> e) Apply 2 " -3" of mulch around tree. Maintain a mulch free area <br /> within 2 inches of trunk. <br /> 5. Watering basin <br /> Create a continuous 3" high raised berm around the hole to direct <br /> water to roots, remove after 1 year. <br /> 6. Staking <br /> Trees are to be planted and established with a straight trunk, <br /> perpendicular to the ground. This can be accomplished through <br /> proper planting and staking. <br /> a) Stakes will be 1 or 2 hardwood stakes driven firmly into the <br /> ground outside of the hole to prevent root damage. <br /> b) Attach the trees to stakes at knee height using tree ties that are <br /> at least 1" wide to prevent damage to the tree trunk. <br /> c) Attach the ties to the trees so that the tree is able to move but <br /> still held firmly in place. This will help develop trunk taper <br /> and add strength to the tree. <br /> E. ESTABLISHMENT STANDARDS <br /> 1. The establishment period shall begin on the original date that a tree is <br /> installed and extend for a three year period from that date. <br /> 2. The establishment period for replacement trees shall begin on the <br /> original date that the replacement tree is installed and extend for a <br /> three year period from that date. <br /> 3. Watering. <br /> 11 <br />