Planting Installation Checklist

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This Template was installed 5 times.

Site Preparation

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Tasks related to preparing the planting area before any plants are installed.

Existing Vegetation Removal Notes

Topsoil Depth (inches)

Soil Type

Soil Amendment Details (if applicable)

Grading Verification

Any other site preparation observations

Materials Delivery & Storage

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Ensuring proper delivery, handling, and storage of plants, soil, mulch, and other materials.

Delivery Quantity of Trees (Total)

Delivery Quantity of Shrubs (Total)

Delivery Quantity of Groundcover (Total)

Scheduled Delivery Date

Scheduled Delivery Time

Condition of Plant Material Upon Delivery (Initial Assessment)

Notes on Plant Condition & Delivery

Designated Storage Location

Delivery Manifest/Receipt (if available)

Plant Installation

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Tasks related to the actual planting of trees, shrubs, and groundcovers.

Plant Spacing Verification

Planting Depth (inches)

Root Flare Assessment

Soil Amendment Applied?

Number of Plants Installed

Special Installation Notes

Plant Installation Photos

Watering & Initial Care

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Tasks to ensure proper watering and initial care for newly planted materials.

Initial Watering Volume per Plant (gallons)

Date of First Watering

Time of First Watering

Frequency of Watering (days)

Water Source Used

Notes on Watering Conditions (e.g., soil moisture, weather)

Fertilizer Applied (Initial)

Details of Fertilizer Applied (if yes)

Date of Next Scheduled Watering Check

Mulching & Protection

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Tasks related to mulching around plants and providing protection from damage.

Mulch Type Specified?

Mulch Depth (inches)

Notes on Mulch Application (e.g., placement away from stems)

Tree Guards Installed?

Staking/Guylines Installed?

Notes on Staking/Guylines (e.g., direction, loosening)

Photos of Mulch and Protection Installed

Final Inspection & Cleanup

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Final checks of the installation and cleanup of the work area.

All plants installed per approved planting plan?

Number of plants requiring replacement/adjustment:

Detailed notes on any plants needing replacement or adjustment:

Location of any damaged or misplaced plants (GPS coordinates):

Mulch applied evenly and to specified depth?

Upload photos of final installation (before client signoff):

Contractor Signature (Confirmation of completion):

Date of Final Inspection:

Documentation & As-Built

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Recording installation details and creating as-built drawings.

Installation Completion Date

Summary of Installation Process & Challenges

Total Number of Plants Installed

As-Built Drawing (PDF)

Plant Supplier

Notes on Plant Condition Upon Installation (e.g., any damage or concerns)

Warranty Information (Applicable)

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