(A) In general, it will be more satisfactory to engage a nurseryman, arborist or someone familiar with tree care to do the planting. If the property owner does the planting, he or she should familiarize himself or herself with the requirements for successfully transplanting trees. Property owners should follow the planting guidelines found in the publication of the Commission, Street Trees For Richmond.
(B) All materials to be planted shall be of nursery stock.
(C) Proper watering is extremely important for trees the first two years following transplanting. During dry periods, add enough water to soak the soil to root depth once a week. Transplanted trees can be over watered. If the soil is heavy and drains poorly the trees can be injured by too much water as well as too little. Instructions for watering can be found in Street Trees For Richmond and in the Street Tree Leaflet. Bark or cypress mulch applied to the soil around the tree will help conserve moisture.
(Prior Code, § 97.09) Penalty, see § 159.999