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Exercise 13.1: Paragraphs into Instructions Turn the following paragraph description on how to plant a tree in a backyard into a proper set of planting instructions (approximately 1 page). Do not add information or steps that are not already here. Create a Short Instructions Document: 0 Organize this inlormation under the following headings: title, tools and materials, time required, procedure [will include cautions). and conclusions. - A modication would include: bullets. numbering. and shortening the content-it should t on one page. 0 Arrange steps in strict chronological order. You may nd a buried step. 0 Begin steps with a verb in the imperative mood (command voice) to avoid unnecessary wordiness and to promote politeness. Unbury the verbs in the instructions given. 0 Limit steps to a "single logical action.\" 0 Place notes, cautions, warnings, and danger alerts immediately before the step or in the section to which they apply. 0 Pull the conclusion out of the content Paragraph Description Trees are a great way to improve the looks of a garden. create shade, and establish blinds to prevent neighbours from looking into your yard. It's generally best to plant trees in spring or fall to reduce stress on them and it's always wise to investigate what kinds of trees do well in the local climate. Once you've got your tree at home, dig a hole for it. When you ll the dirt back in, gently, it might be a good idea to mix in some compost or manure to build up the nutrients in the soil. Of course, you only need to do this if the soil in your yard is not very fertile. Then you'll have to place the tree in the center of the hole, which should be about four to five times the diameter of the root ball. Make sure the top of the root ball sits level with the ground. But you want to give the water a place to drain. so leave a pedestal in the middle of the hole but dig deeper around the edges. When the dirt is back in the hole. the tree needs thorough watering. This will settle the dirt and also has the benet of removing air pockets. About an hour after this rst watering. the tree should be watered again, but with less water this time. In the future, the tree will need regular watering during its rst year to help establish its root system. of course. before you can put the tree in the hole you'll have to remove the covering of the root ball. You can simply tip smaller trees on their side and remove the plastic pot in which the root ball sits. The new. soft soil, once backlled, should be covered with mulch. Mulch prevents weeds from taking root and keeps in moisture. But it's best not to put the mulch right up against the trunk of the tree. You should leave a small circle free. Root rot is a major cause of death in newly planted trees, which is why you want to have a pedestal in your hole in the ground. Larger trees tend to have their root balls covered in burlap. You'll want to cut that off carefully. Do this as close to the hole as possible so you don't have to carry the trees too far once the covering is off. After the rst big watering. when the dirt has settled. you will want to ll the hole with more dirt, back to level, but it's a good idea to leave a small depression around the base of the trunk. When you remove the root ball from its covering, either a plastic pot or the burlap, it's important that the root ball not be left exposed to the elements too long. If it's sunny, the root ball could dry out and if it's raining, for instance, the root ball could dissolve