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To ensure exceptionally high
survival rates of tree seedlings,Trees
For Earth
recommend the complete Plant Pink Tree Planting System. The 8 steps are below:
Step 1. Identify
compaction layers and deep rip appropriatly using
a Yeomans plow to open up the soil.
Step 2.
Mark out tree spacings according to tree type and
habitat goal.
Step 3.
Remove all grass using herbicides (with Herbi-Safe)
within 1m of the planting holes or use heavy mulch.
Step 4.
Dig holes deeper than the pot making sure the
hole edges are not smooth and at least
300mm round to allow for root expansion.
Step 5. Place
200gms (1 cup) of Tree-Starter
into the planting hole. Step 6.
Dip tree seedling roots (preferably tube stock)
into a Tree-Tonic solution
then plant just covering the root ball, leaving a
depression to hold water. Leave a depression aound
the tree so it can hold 10L of water. Water in the
Tree-Tonic
to limit stress and feed soil biology.
Step 7.
Put down a Plant Pink Mulch
Weed Mat and setup a Plant
Pink Tree Guard. Place dry forest mulch
(preferably hay) around the outside of the Tree
Guard.
Step 8. After 12 months fertilise each tree
with 400g (2 cups) of the Tree-Booster
around the drip line to boost growth.
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Visible light
can be split into a spectrum of colours. Green
leaves absorb light from red fraction to drive
photosynthesis. Research has demonstrated that
the colour pink reflects and focuses the red
fraction, concentrating this photosynthesis
energy to enhance plant growth. (Other colours
are available on request)