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operations shall not be conducted under the following conditions: freezing weather, when the <br /> ground is frozen, excessively wet weather, excessively windy weather, or in excessive heat. <br /> Planting Pits <br /> Planting pits shall be circular or square with vertical sides, and shall be 6" deeper and 12" larger <br /> in diameter than the root ball of the plant. Break up the sides of the pit in compacted soils. Set <br /> plants upright in pits. Burlap shall be removed from the planting pit. Backfill shall be worked <br /> back into holes such that air pockets are removed without adversely compacting down soils. <br /> Fertilizer <br /> Slow release fertilizer may be used if pre-approved by The City. Fertilizers shall be applied only <br /> at the base of plantings underneath the required covering of mulch (that does not make contact <br /> with stems of the plants). No soil amendment or fertilizers will be placed in planting holes. <br /> Water <br /> Plants shall be watered midway through backfilling, and again upon completion of backfilling. <br /> For spring plantings (if approved), a rim of earth shall be mounded around the base of the tree or <br /> shrub no closer than the drip line, or no less than 30" in diameter, except on steep slopes or in <br /> hollows. Plants shall be watered a second time within 24-48 hours after installation. The earthen <br /> rim / dam should be leveled prior to the second growing season. <br /> Staking <br /> Most shrubs and many trees DO NOT require any staking. If the plant can stand alone without <br /> staking in a moderate wind, do not use a stake. If the plant needs support, then strapping or <br /> webbing should be used as low as possible on the trunk to loosely brace the tree with two stakes. <br /> Do not brace the tree tightly or too high on the trunk. If the tree is unable to sway, it will further <br /> lose the ability to support itself. Do not use wire in a rubber hose for strapping as it exerts too <br /> much pressure on the bark. As soon as supporting the plant becomes unnecessary, remove the <br /> stakes. All stakes must be removed within two (2)years of installation. <br /> Plant Location <br /> Three foot by 2-inch by 1/4-inch lath stakes or suitable flagging material shall be placed next to <br /> or on each planting to assist in locating the plants while removing the competing non-native <br /> vegetation and to assist in locating the plants during the monitoring period. <br /> Arrangement and Spacing <br /> The plants shall be arranged in a pattern with the appropriate numbers, sizes, species, and <br /> distribution that are required in accordance with the approved plans. The actual placement of <br /> individual plants shall mimic natural, asymmetric vegetation patterns found on similar <br /> undisturbed sites in the area. Spacing of the plantings may be adjusted to maintain existing <br /> vegetation with the agreement of the landscape designer, wetland biologist, and/or City staff. <br /> Inspections) <br /> A wetland biologist shall be present on site to inspect the plants prior to planting. Minor <br /> adjustments to the original design may be required prior to and during construction. <br /> Mundorf-8th St 18 Critical Area Study & <br /> WRI#16233 Mitigation Plan <br /> March 2 0/6 <br />