Planting and Watering

At Total Land Management, we offer specialised equipment to streamline your tree planting and watering projects.

Our modified Isuzu tray-top trucks feature a 2.5m³ gravity-fed mulch hopper, a 400L water tank with pump and hose for easy watering, ample plant storage, racking for stakes, and safety cones and signs to protect the public.

Total Land Management’ Isuzu water trucks are designed for efficiency and precision. Featuring dual control, automatic transmission, and an 8,000L water tank, they are equipped with GPS technology to seamlessly monitor and report tree conditions.

Tree Watering Services

Total Land Management can supply a specifically designed watering truck, as well as additional trucks, plant, equipment, and resources if required to meet peak demand periods.

Our water tanks vary in size, and we have smaller water tanks on the back of Utes that are agile enough to access the most difficult of locations.

An automatic Hilux 4 x 4, with a GVM upgrade is available to allow Total Land Management to safely (and legally) have a 1000ltr tank mounted to the rear. It is fitted with a Davey twin impellor firefighter pump with pressure regulator.

To reduce the damage caused by driving on turf, the Ute is fitted with a 100m fire hose and adjustable hand nozzle is attached. The GPS in the Ute allows transparent confirmation of all services performed.

Mass Forestry Planting Services

Total Land Management plants millions of forestry plants annually to drive carbon credit solutions. We offer a seamless solution for large-scale reforestation and environmental planting projects. Not only do we specialise in growing the highest quality forestry seedlings, but we also handle the entire planting process, delivering a turnkey service for projects spanning multiple acres.

Not only does our sister company, The Seedling Factory, grow the highest quality forestry seedlings, but Total Land Management is able to then handle the entire planting process, delivering a turnkey service for projects spanning multiple acres.

We have the capability to grow up to 10 million eucalyptus seedlings for carbon credit initiatives

Timing

Tubestock survival rate is significantly increased if planted in the correct season i.e., when rainfall is high (winter). During this time, seedlings should be hardened off adequately.

Seedling care

Rough handling results in more failures. Therefore, during transport, storage and the planting process, tubes need to be handled with care ensuring they do not dry out at any time. Total Land Management has a dedicated facility at their perth depots to water and maintain plant stock.

Plant layout

To ensure tubes survive, they should be planted with adequate distance between each plant (size at maturity), in the correct areas e.g., shade tolerant plants in shaded areas, sun hardened plants in full sun, water tolerant plants in swales, drainage areas etc.

Tree Watering Services

When planting, the area should be weed free at the time of planting. The holes need to be deep enough to ensure that once planted, the soil is level with the tube potting mix. A Pottiputki or spade are suitable tools for the sandy soils of the area.

Once the tube is in the ground and fertiliser added, press down gently to avoiding root or stem damage. Ensure an adequate amount of water is applied to meet the plants needs.