2. CLEMSON E X T E N S I O N putting knowledge to work

3. LANDSCAPE INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE Paul Thompson County Extension Agent

6. Landscape Installation & Maintenance F Site analysis F Soil preparation F Planting F Maintenance

7. Site Analysis F Topography F Light / Shade F Valued Plants F Soil Analysis F Good / Bad Views F Utilities

15. Soil Preparation F Fertilizer and Lime F Soil Amendments F Tillage F Final Grade

19. Planting F Plant Selection F Storage on Site F Planting Procedure F Staking F Mulching

20. Plant Selection F Look for insects, diseases, cankers, broken limbs F Inspect root system for discolored or girdled roots

25. Site Storage F Keep plants well watered F protect from temperature extremes F Mulch balled & burlapped material

28. Planting Procedure F Dig hole of proper size F Remove plant from container F Sever roots

29. Planting Procedure F Place in hole at the proper level F Backfill and lightly tamp F Construct temporary well then water thoroughly

39. 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

44. Mulching F Use organic mulch F Apply 2 to 4 inches F Keep mulch a few inches away from trunk

52. Landscape Maintenance F Fertilization F Pruning F Pest Management

53. Fertilization F Age of plants F Desired growth rate F Condition of plants F Environment F Soil analysis

54. Fertilization Rates F Established Plants - 1 lb. N/1000 ft  F New Plants -  rate

55. X 3X

58. Types of Fertilizer F General Purpose F Slow Release F Liquid F Organic

65. Why Prune? F maintain shape F remove damaged or diseased growth F remove undesirable growth F rejuvenation F promote branching

66. a - root and basal suckers b - interfering limbs c - watersprouts d - crossing limbs e - multiple leaders

68. THE 3 T’s OF PRUNING F Use the proper tool F at the proper time F using the proper technique

69. 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

70. 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

75. 1/3 diameter

88. 1 1 2 3

89. Other branch collar