Application for permit to damage vegetation - OPW13/0572

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    0)GENERAL MAINTENANCE



    Fertiliser should generally be applied twice a year, in March and September
    around drip lines of plants, avoiding the area close to stems.or trunks. Use slow
    release Osmocote, Katek Organic Super Growth or Dynamic Lifter (these last
    two have a strong odour, so apply just before rain is expected). Monthly
    applications of liquid seaweed fertilizer can keep plants greener and more pest
    resistant.


    Mulch reduces weeds, retains moisture and moderates soil temperature. It
    eventually breaks down to add nutrients to the soil and needs topping up
    periodically. Reapply every year or two as required and source a similar product
    to blend with existing. Course mulch with very few fines is better in humid
    conditions. Keep mulch at least 50mm from stems and trunks.


    Keep mulch off pathways by ensuring there is adequate depth between top of
    soil and top of adjacent paving to keep it in place (75-1OOmm). This may need
    to be redone every 5 to 10 years, depending on amount of build-up occurring.
    Most of the edges against paved areas are lined with a band of river pebbles
     and the same applies.


    Watering regime is dependent on species and soil condition. The existing
    irrigation system needs to be checked regularly for efficient operation. The
    system should incorporate a rain sensor so that watering only occurs when there
     has been little or no rain.


     Deep watering a couple of times a week is more beneficial than more regular
     light watering as it encourages deeper strong root growth. Automatic timers
    should be set to provide this.

     Rainforest species, Ferns, Heliconias & Gingers generally require more water
     than other plants and soil in newly planted areas must be kept moist while
    plants establish. Drip watering systems are suited to high humidity areas as
    sprays and sprinklers can foster fungal diseases due to more regular wetting of
    foliage.

    Pruning is required routinely, to shrubs in particular, to retain desired size and
    shape, increase flowering and prolong life. Avoid trimming in very hot, cold or
    dry conditions.

     The leader growth of tree species should not be pruned unless a shrub-like form
     is preferred. A qualified arborist should remove unstable, dead, damaged or
     dying large branches and trees. Application needs to be made to Council for
     trees on private land with trunk diameter greater than 120mm.


     Groundcovers and climbers need to be contained within their desired bounds.
     Remove any wayward growth and train runners to suit.




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