Growing and Caring for Trees
Caring for a tree in the first five years of its life will determine how well that tree does for the rest of its life. Watering, structural pruning, and regular tending are necessary to grow the urban forest.
Related Details and Specifications
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![Technical diagram of tree staking with lodge pole stakes and rubber ties, showing plan and section views, and instructions for installation.]()
Tree Protection
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![Diagram showing the process of root ball shaving for a tree, including three steps: before shaving, shaving process, and shaving complete. The diagram highlights removing roots, exposing root tips, and maintenance notes.]()
Bubblers
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![Technical drawing of an irrigation system with notes, section view, and plan view, illustrating layout details for irrigation bubblers.]()
Spray Heads
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![A detailed diagram of a tree protection fence installation, including measurements, materials, and instructions for maintaining and constructing the fence around a tree.]()
Valves
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![Technical diagram of a backflow prevention device showing various piping and components with labels such as galvanized nipples, valves, and concrete foundation.]()
Backflow Prevention
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![Technical diagram of a battery-operated irrigation controller with pedestal, wiring, and concrete footing.]()
Controllers
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![Detailed technical drawing or blueprint of an electrical grounding system for a control cabinet, with notes and specifications for grounding wire, grounding rod, trench placement, and installation instructions.]()
Electrical
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![Diagram of pipe installation beneath pavement. Labels indicate pavement, base rock, clean backfill, control wires, mainline, and non-pressurized lines. Notes detail dimensions and installation instructions.]()
Pipe
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![Diagram showing high-branched crown observations for trees, with acceptable and rejectable aspect ratios of branch unions, including measurement guidelines and example measurements.]()
Irrigation Specifications
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![Diagram showing the steps for preparing soil for planting, including applying compost, fracturing soil, and ensuring proper soil and pavement separation.]()
Boring under Dripline
Check out these webpages for even more information
Growing plants in a nursery
Choosing a tree species
Pruning at a tree at all ages
Planting a tree
Buying a high quality tree