Approved Document OPW18-0319 · OPW18/0319

                                                                              Consult Arborist

8 P L ANT Z ONE E NRI CHMENT
There are a number of steps that may be taken when planting new plants and/or to improve
existing plants, to better the establishment rate and increase the plant’s vigour, which will, in
turn, benefit the plant’s health and the amenity that it provides. The use of chemical herbicides
should be avoided where possible and alternative means used to manage undesirable plants,
(e.g. hand removal).

8.1   MULCHING
Spread decaying forest mulch over as large an area as possible around the tree to a depth of
100-150mm. There are numerous benefits that mulch provides to the soil beneath and the
tree roots growing within it including moisture retention, an increase in beneficial fungal growth
as the mulch slowly decays and forms a layer of compost providing an ideal environment for
soil life and positive growing conditions.

8.2   ADDITIONAL PLANT HEALTH CARE
Regular applications of a seaweed-based soil conditioner/plant food will feed the soil life and
the trees and plants, promoting healthy growth for stronger safer trees that add amenity value
to the local area and the associated benefits that come with having a healthy plantscape.

www.nutri-tech.com.au

In really poor soils – NTS Black Gold and NTS Liquid Humus

On new plantings – NTS Root and Shoot




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