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<br />~~"f J <br />Ttt"fnl> <br />--, <br />-- <br />PLANTING FOR CLEAN WATER'. <br /> <br /> <br />Planning Worksheet 6. <br />Sire Preparation and Planting <br /> <br />P 6 of R <br /> <br /> <br />MULCHING & PLANTING <br />THE UPLAND <br /> <br />Mulch holds moisture, helps control weed problems and gives a more land- <br />scaped look for those who may have concerned neighbors. Landscape fabric is <br />not recommended because it decreases soil aeration and may be detrimental <br />to the new planting. <br /> <br /> <br />One convenient planting technique on upland, flat areas or shallow slopes, is <br />to cover the dead grass with a thick layer of mulch. Shredded wood chips do <br />not float away as much as regular wood chips. Ma- <br />nure and compost are not good selections since they <br />deposit nutrients into the lake. Woodchips generally <br />last 2-3 years - until the planting is established. <br /> <br />The mulch depth will depend on plant height - use <br />2 inches for small seedlingas and up to 4 inches in <br />depth for larger shrubs and trees. Apply after plant- <br />ing trees and shrubs and before planting plugs (move <br />mulch aside before digging each hole and replace <br />mulch around plant when finished). <br /> <br />Plant upland species in spring <br />or fall during cooler weather. <br />Summer plantings can be suc- <br />cessful if regularly watered. <br /> <br />When planting large <br />areas, a cordless drill equipped with a bulb au- <br />ger can make the job easier and quicker. For <br />each plant, simply clear away the mulch and <br />drill a hole into the soil similar in depth to the <br />plant plug. It works well to have one person do <br />the drilling and others follow along and plant <br />the plugs. Bulb augers can be purchased at your <br />local nursery supply or home supply store. The <br />cordless drill must be at least 12 volts. A hand <br />trowel works well too. <br /> <br />