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→Finishing Grades: Inlet, Outlet, Biomedia, Plants (SPC)
During installation:
During installation:
*Time of planting: It is crucial for plant survival and thriving, avoid at all times planting during summer months with higher temperatures (July and August) and winter months (November - March). Consider planting early in the spring (April - June) or late in the fall (September - October)
*Time of planting: It is crucial for plant survival and thriving, avoid at all times planting during summer months with higher temperatures (July and August) and winter months (November - March). Consider planting early in the spring (April - June) or late in the fall (September - October).
*Planting depth: Plant each plug/tree or shrub to the desired depth as per design considerations. For small plants, it is recommended to use small tools such as a hand trowel.
*Planting depth: Plant each plug/tree or shrub to the desired depth as per design considerations. For small plants, it is recommended to use small tools such as a hand trowel.
*Plant substitution: Any changes in the species delivered during construction must be accepted by the designer and/or supervision team before installing.
*Plant substitution: Any changes in the species delivered during construction must be accepted by the designer and/or supervision team before installing.
*Trees/Shrubs protection: If any trees/shrubs need protection, ensure that they receive it by installing proper tree guards <br>
*Trees/Shrubs protection: If any trees/shrubs need protection, ensure that they receive it by installing proper tree guards.
*Irrigation: It is recommended for the plant material to receive additional watering right after planting if no rainfall event occurs. Also, plant material should be watered during the summer months or during drought periods for two years after planting.
*Fertilizers: The use of these products is acceptable, as long as they are applied properly.
*Pesticides: It is recommended to only use if needed.
For more information regarding plant selection, refer to {{Plant lists}} and {{Plant selection}}.