CLEMSON E X T E N S I O N putting knowledge to work
LANDSCAPE INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE Paul Thompson County Extension Agent
Landscape Installation & Maintenance F Site analysis F Soil preparation F Planting F Maintenance
Site Analysis F Topography F Light / Shade F Valued Plants F Soil Analysis F Good / Bad Views F Utilities
Soil Preparation F Fertilizer and Lime F Soil Amendments F Tillage F Final Grade
Planting F Plant Selection F Storage on Site F Planting Procedure F Staking F Mulching
Plant Selection F Look for insects, diseases, cankers, broken limbs F Inspect root system for discolored or girdled roots
Site Storage F Keep plants well watered F protect from temperature extremes F Mulch balled & burlapped material
Planting Procedure F Dig hole of proper size F Remove plant from container F Sever roots
Planting Procedure F Place in hole at the proper level F Backfill and lightly tamp F Construct temporary well then water thoroughly
Guying and Staking F Use only when necessary F Protect trunk from wire F Allow some movement F Check periodically and remove after one growing season
Mulching F Use organic mulch F Apply 2 to 4 inches F Keep mulch a few inches away from trunk
Landscape Maintenance F Fertilization F Pruning F Pest Management
Fertilization F Age of plants F Desired growth rate F Condition of plants F Environment F Soil analysis
Fertilization Rates F Established Plants - 1 lb. N/1000 ft F New Plants - rate
X 3X
Types of Fertilizer F General Purpose F Slow Release F Liquid F Organic
Why Prune? F maintain shape F remove damaged or diseased growth F remove undesirable growth F rejuvenation F promote branching
a - root and basal suckers b - interfering limbs c - watersprouts d - crossing limbs e - multiple leaders
THE 3 T’s OF PRUNING F Use the proper tool F at the proper time F using the proper technique
Tools F hand pruners - used for limbs up to 3/4 inches F loppers - used for limbs up to 1-1/2 inches F pruning saws - used for limbs over 1-1/2 inches F hedge shears - used to cut fiberglass insulation
Timing F Prune winter/spring flowering shrubs after flowering F prune summer/fall-flowering shrubs in early spring F avoid pruning in the fall where new growth will be promoted
1/3 diameter
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