Trees, Shrubs and Conifers: Colorado Blue Spruce Seedlings?, 1 by justfurkids

justfurkids wrote:
Hi all,
I have 20 Colorado Blue Spruce seedlings on their way from http://www.NationalArborDay.org that I'd like to plant in an exisiting Bermuda Sod meadow as a windbreak. 1-2 ft seedlings being sent sometime this month. Any suggestions for planting would be invaluable to me!

Do I have to kill the grass first? How big a circle? Can I use Roundup? And how soon afterward can I plant?

I have purchased quite alot of powdery Peat to ammend the the TN clay soil. Afraid I don't have enough compost but I do have some bagged (supposedly composted) manure. What exactly should I amend with and in what quantities?

Spacing for windbreak? I've read anywhere from 6-14 feet and 60 feet on the windward side of the house, which should be NorthWest I believe. The more I read online, the more confused I get! I am poised to kneel at the feet of all you tree experts that can offer your wisdom!

Carol
http://www.justfurkids.com/TNmove.html