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�,. Sabal Palm Replanting Specifications <br /> 1 . Prior to excavating the tree, properly prune the tree to reduce wind drag after planting. <br /> Ensure that the trees root system is moist from adequate rainfall or irrigation and that the <br /> r' surrounding soil is at field capacity, (field capacity is the state of the soil after all of the <br /> gravitational water has drained out of it) . <br /> r 2 . Locate and excavate the planting pit that is to receive the newly transplanted palm tree <br /> using a minimum 90 inch tree spade. <br /> r <br /> 3 . Excavate the palm tree using a minimum 90 inch tree spade. <br /> 4 . Immediately plant the palm tree using the same soil excavated from the planting pit. Soil <br /> amendments are not necessary unless the soil from the excavated planting pit is not <br /> ai natural such as old asphalt, concrete, gravel, shell, or the soil is altered in some manner <br /> that is toxic to plants , i.e. has been poisoned with petroleum products, herbicides, etc. . . <br /> 5 . Backfill the palm trees root system using the same soil excavated from the pit. Ensure <br /> that the soil is properly backfilled and large air pockets are minimized through hand <br /> compaction . Once the tree is set, thoroughly water the entire root ball and planting pit to <br /> ensure even , adequate moisture is applied and is present throughout the entire root ball. <br /> r Backfill any air pockets that may emerge after watering with soil . <br /> 6 . Stake and guy the tree to ensure it is properly secured. See Sheet 2 of 13 of the bid set, <br /> titled" C. R. 512 Phase IV Landscape Detail Sheet" for the approved method. <br /> 7. Supplement watering as needed . <br /> 8 . Trees are to be re-located to locations provided by Indian River County at North County <br /> Regional Park, which is at the east end of the Project. <br /> r <br /> r <br /> r <br /> M <br />