Land Conservation - Tree, Shrub & Wildflower Orders

Every year the Land Conservation Department selects a variety of wildlife trees and shrubs to sell to the public. All of our trees and shrubs come in bundles of 25 trees and range from 10”-24” depending on the species. Our bundles in 2010 range from $12-$18.25 per bundle. We also offer a variety of prairie seeds for moist soil, dry soil, sun, shade in either 1/10 acre, ¼ acre, ½ acre or 1 acre packages. Orders are due January 15, 2010 and pick up date is mid to end of April.

Tree Shelter
Tree Shelter

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Tree Shelters

Tree shelters are four-foot plastic, seamless, twin-walled tubes. They protect newly planted seedlings from wildlife damage. They produce a greenhouse environment, resulting in high survival rates and faster growth. These are available anytime throughout the year; please call ahead so we can get them to the office for pick up. The tree shelters are $2.61 each + tax.

Generic Gel

Generic gel is a starch absorbent that retains water and gives it back to the plant during dry periods. The gel increases plant survivability. It comes in granular form and is mixed with water.

Generic Gel
Generic Gel

Roots are dipped into the solution prior to planting. Generic gel is available throughout the year at the Land Conservation Department and at the DNR Griffith Nursery during their tree pickup usually mid-April to mid-May, call ahead to make sure we have the correct size you want. Sizes are available as follows:

Tree Planters

The Land Conservation Department also has three tree planters for rent. The green planter operates off of tractor hydraulics and has a pin hitch. The yellow planter also operates off tractor hydraulics and has a 1 7/8” hitch. The red planter operates with hand pump hydraulics (no tractor hydraulics needed) and has a 1 7/8” hitch. The DNR also has a three-point hitch planter available for rent. We have the hitches if you need them. Rental fee is $15.00 per 1000 trees. If you are interested in renting these please call the LCD to schedule a time and get a contract signed.

Tree Spades
Tree Spades

Tree Spades

The Land Conservation Department also has three tree spades available to help you plant your seedlings. They are free of charge but if you loose it or fail to return it you are responsible for the replacement cost. Please call the office to get on the schedule and get a contract signed.

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