Cryptomeria Yoshino Ball and Burlap Planting - Part 1 - Unloading the Tractor Trailer
Nellie Stevens Holly ball and burlap (B&B) trees move with great success. We want to cover; the best way to unload the truck, equipment selection, advantages of pre-digging the holes, and exactly how to place and straighten the trees without distressing the root-ball to trunk connection, and the best use of your planting team. Treat the Trucker Right! Nellie Stevens Holly ball and burlap trees will arrive on a flat bed truck. Standard trucking practice will allow a two hour window for unloading, after which the customer will pay the trucker $100 per hour for additional time needed. This is paid in cash directly to the trucker. Usually the trucker will cut the twine that is holding the tarp in place, but help him out when it is time to pull the tarp off the trees, and do help him with throwing it back onto the trailer after unloading, especially if it is wet. Taking the Trees Off the Truck I have a short 7' piece of 3/8 chain I made up, and attached a hook on each end. Drape th...