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HomeMy WebLinkAbout3109-13W. WEED CONTROL: J. WATERING: 'When the pit has been backfilled to three— E. INSTALLATION: Sod shall be laid in a staggered 2. Spray the area with a uniform visible coat using B. RESPONSIBILITY.• The Contractor shall be held A. FiNAL CONSTRUCTION INSPECTION: When all landscape quarters of its depth water shall be poured about the pattern, with tight joints and in the some direction the dark color of cellulose fiber or organic responsible for the care and preservation of all improvements have been installed in accordance with A. KILLING WEED",': Contractor shall germinate and destroy roots. Air pockets shall be eliminated and backfill each time. On all slopes sod shall be installed from amendment as a visible guide. The slurry shalt existing buildings and structures on the property and the plans and specifications the Contractor shall. existingweed seeds before preparing areas for P P g continued until the backfill is brought to the grade the bottom u and the newt lard sort should be P y be applied in a downward drilling motion via a PP g adjacent premises. Any part of them injured, damaged notify the Landscape Architect and request a Final Y P q planting. Sufficient water shall be applied to cause levet. protected by walking on boards as installer moves fan stream nozzle. or disturbed because of his work shall be repaired, Constructions Inspection. If the Landscape Architect week seed to sprout. Young weeds shalt then be upward. On metal staples will be allowed. No sod of replaced or cleaned by him at his expense. determines the work to be substantially complete and destroyed and removed before they have opportunity to K. COMPACTING. Backfill shall not be compacted around less than 18" in length will be allowed. No sod of G. TIME LIMIT- All hydrosturry mixture that has not been in conformance with plans and specifications, the set seed. the roots or ball of the plant during or after less than 180 in length will be allowed used within two (2) hours shall be disposed of off— Contractor will be advised that the basic maintenance planting. The backfill on which the plant ball rests site at the Contractors expense. period is started. B. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: For additional weed killing, shall be lightly compacted. F. JOINTS. Adjoin the section of sod firmly together. XVW.GUARANTEE: refer to Planting Notes on the Planting Plan. If air spaces occur between sections of sod they must H. CLEAN—UP: Any slurry sprayed or spilled in an area L. STAKING. Stakes shall be driven to sufficient depth be filled with sand or have the sod relaid. other than that designated In the plans shall be A. SHRUBS: All shrubs shall be guaranteed as to growth WI. SOIL PREPARATION: to hold tree rigid. Tree shall be supported by at cleaned up at the Contractor's expense. and health for a period of ninety days after least two ties (see details). G. ROLLING: Roll sod with an adequately weighted roller completion of the specified maintenance period and/or A. SOIL REPORT Before starting soil preparation the to smooth out the sod bed. 1. RESEEDING. All bare spots shall be reseeded by the final acceptance by the Owner. 1. In order to be substantially complete, at least Contractor shall submit a soil report to the Owner and M. PRUNING: Limbs, branches, canes and runners which Contractor within ten (10) days. The Contractor will the following must have been finished: Landscape Architect. If no soil report is submitted p p require trimming shall be removed to leave a clean cut H. PROTECTION OF EDGES: Re rade to protect the edges g P 9 be responsible for all reseed areas for as long after P 9 B. TREES: Trees shall be guaranteed to live and grow in it will be assumed that amendments were not added and flush with trunk. (Pruning only as directed by the from drying if mowing edge is not used. seeding as necessary until an acceptable stand of acceptable upright position for one year after the a. All fine grading, including elimination of the Landscape? Contractor will be requested to give a Landscape Architect). hydroseeded material is realized and approved by the specified maintenance period andror final acceptance low points that hold runoff credit for soil preparation. 1. WATERING: After installation sod must be kept Owner. by the Owner. The owner must provide adequate b. A complete and operable irrigation system. N. PLANTING BEDS. Planting beds shall be edged and thoroughly watered to a depth of 6". No foot traffic maintenance to insure the extended guarantee on trees. C. Installation of all plant materials. B. COMPACTED AREAS. Soil areas that are compacted to cultivated to the line shown. Beds shall be brought should be allowed for 2 or 3 weeks from the date of J GERMINATION STAGE IRRIGATION: Approximately twenty d. Seeding of all seeded areas. more than 922X during site preparation shall be ripped to a smooth even surface conforming to established Installation. five (25) hours after hydromulching the planting C. DEFINITION OF DEATH: Plants which die or lose more to a minimum of 12 prior to beginning soil grades after full settlement has occurred. areas, initiate the watering sequence. The water than 30% of their original leaves shall be replaced. 2. Minor pick—up items may be completed during the preparation. These areas shall be defined by the J. INSPECTION BY SUPPLIER: if there are any questions should be left on long enough to moisten the soil basic maintenance period such as: Landscape Architect and be billed as an XI. SHRUB COVER AREAS. regarding the quality of sod installation a thoroughly to the depth of the fiber, taking care not D. REPLACEMENT The Contractor within seven (7) days of extra if the unit price is quoted in the bid. representative of the supplier shall be requested to to super saturate or to wash the fiber or soil written notification by the Owner shall remove and o. Resodding of bare spots in lawn. A. REFERENCE: Refer to Paragraphs V. W. Wil. for inspect the installation and the Contractor called out particles off the slopes. The Contractor will have to replace all guaranteed plant materials which, for any b. Replacement of damages or non—conforming C. METHOD OF MIXING: If the slope is under 2 1/2 to 1 finish grading, weed control, and soil preparation, by the supplier's representative. repair all seed washing or erosion at his own expense. reason, fall to meet the requirements of this plant material. the soil preparation materials should be broadcast The fiber and seed must be irrigated lightly and guarantee. Replacement shall be made with plant C. Re—staking or tying of trees. uniforms over all landscape areas and worked to a y p B. SOIL PREPARATION: Prepare the soil as per these X11. SEED LAWN PLANTING (IF APPLICABLE): { ) frequently to maintain optimum moisture content for q Y P materials as indicated or specified for the first p d. Lowering of sprinkler heads to grade after depth of 60 t► a rototiller or other acceptable P Y P specifications and the planting Notes on the Planting maximum germination. At all times the irrigation planting and all such replacement materials shall be P g P turf has established. mechanical means to obtain a uniform blend to Plan. A. REFERENCE. Refer to paragraphs V, W, W11, for system must be observed while in operation. guaranteed as specified for the original guaranteed e. Replacement of unauthorized substitutions. the soil. If the slope is greater than 2 1/2 to 1 the finish grading, weed control, and soil preparation. irrigation sequence must be determined by air material. amendments shall be hydraulically applied for areas C. GRADING: Areas shall be raked and floated smooth to temperature, prevailing wind velocity, soil texture, over 1000 square feet and raked in for small areas. q provide a true and uniform surface. B. PREPARATION: Cultivate to a depth of 2' below finish P orientation and other logistical problems. It is 9 P XIX. MAINTENANCE For the soil amendment mix refer to the Planting Notes on the PlantingPlan. D. PLANT PITS AND FERTILIZER; Planting pits for ground grade, remove stones, foreign growth of any kind and extraneous matter, and rode to remove ridges and 9 9 imperative that the soil be kept moist at all times during the germination period.. The light, frequent 9 9 P 9 q A. MAINTENANCE PERIOD: The maintenance period shall B. FINAL MAINTENANCE INSPECTION: At the end of s 0 cover shall be 4 x 4 or adequate to accept material depressions so that areas after settlement will P irrigation sequence should continue until the g q commence upon the Owners written approval of all maintenance period and when ground covers and turf D. EXTRANEOUS MATERIAL: to addition to the work from flats without crushing or deforming the rootball. 9 9 conform to the finish grade. Roll and rake lightly seedlings have grown beyond the germination stage. phases of planting installation and shall be for the have established and all pick—up items have been P P specified abo%fe the Contractor shall remove all P Place a 20-10-5— Agriform 5 gram fertilizer tablet in until the surface is smooth, friable and of uniform following period: 90 DAYS. completed, the Contractor shalt request a final maintenance inspection. The Contractor will be extraneous material that is exposed on the surface and grade to facilitate run—off of surface water. E. each round cover. 9 PLANTING: All ground cover areas noted on the plans fine texture. K. ESTABLISHMENT STATE IRRtGATIDN: The irrigation sequence (frequency) shall be reduced while the B. GENERAL: The general care and maintenance of all P advised by the Landscape Architect at the final shall be rooted cuttings from flats and shall be C. SOWING: Sow lawn seed in the area designated on the duration of each watering cycle will- be increased. A areas shall consist of proper watering, fertilization, Inspection that work is or is not satisfactory. E. DELIVER SLIPS,- Supply deliver slips from the PpY Y P planted in staggered rows continuously under all trees All drawings at the rate as designated on the planting 9 9 P 9 specific watering program shall be approved b the P g P 9 PP Y weeding, clean—up to maintain all plants and turf in a 1. If the work is satisfactory, the basic supplier for the soil amendments to the site (Bulk and shrubs at the spacing indicated on the plans. notes. Sow the lawn in two directions. Owner and Landscape Architect but should approximate healthy, growing condition and as noted below. loads from the Contractors yard will not be accepted, plants shall be protected from drying out prior to watering once a day through completion of the maintenance period will end on the date of the Supply empty bags for fertilizer to the Superintendent planting. D. TOP DRESSING: Rake lightly, spread 1/4' of Por -5 top maintenance period. C. GROUND COVER: Ground cover from flats—areas without final inspection. of the job.) dressing with a mechanical spreader, roll with 200 !b. roller and water with a fine spray. L. HARDENING OFF STAGE IRRIGATION: At the end of the 90— overseed — apply a pre—emergent herbicide in accordance with the manufacturer's printed 2. !f tithe work is on the basic Vlll. SHRUB AND TREE PLANTING. day establishment period, as determined by the instructions. period will maintenance period will continue at no F. WATERING. Each section of ground cover shalt be Xlli. HYDROSEEDiNG SPECIFICATIONS (IF APPLICABLE): Landscape Architect, reduce the watering frequency to additional expense to the Owner until the work A. CORRELATION: Trees and shrubs shall not be planted immediately watered upon completion of planting, and once ever three 3 days, while increasing the Y () Ys 9 D. FERTILIZATION: Maintenance work shall include has been completed, inspected and approved by until all operations in conjunction with the p j thereafter as required. A. GENERAL: The hydro—mulch shall be applied in the form Yd PP duration of the water sufficiently to allow for Y fertilization with a commercial fertilizer at 30 day the Landscape Architect. P installation of the sprinkler system have been completed, final grades have been established, and the G. SPACING FROM EDGE: The first row of ground cover of a slurry consisting of wood cellulose fibre, seed, chemical additives, commercial fertilizer and water. maximum water penetration for the expanding root system, while at the same time taking care not to intervals as noted herein. The fertilizer may be superseded by the soils report and shall be approved C. FAILURE TO PASS INSPECTION: if work fails to pose planting beds properly prepared b cultivation and p g p p y p p y should always be within 6s of the edge of the planting When hydraulically sprayed on the soil surface the y yP cause erosion. The precise watering reduction program 9 P 9 by the Landscape Architect. final inspection, any subsequent inspections must be fertilization an covered in these specifications. area. hydromulching shall form a blotter like ground cover shall be determined by the Landscape Architect. rescheduled as per above, and will be charged to the P 9 impregnated uniformly with seed and fertilizer and E. WEEDING: Any concentrated development of weed growth Contractor at the prevailing hourly rate of the B. HANDLING AND STORAGE: All plants shalt be handled and X SEASONAL COLOR: shall allow the absorption of moisture and rain fall XIV. SCOPE OF EROSION CONTROL WORK. that may appear in planting areas during the Landscape Architect. stored so they are adequately protected from drying to percolate to the underlying soil. hydro—mulch maintenance period shall be removed at 10 day out, sun, windburn or an other injury. Y A. REFERENCE; Refer to Paragraphs V. W. 1/1!. for finish specifications may be superseded b the Horticultural P Y P Y A. EROSION CONTROL: Installation will be required in q intervals. The Contractor shall remove such grading, weed control, and soft preparation. 9 g. P P soils test. locations specifically delineated on the drawings or concentrations of weeds manually. C. PLANTING TIME:: No planting shall take place during as necessary due to field conditions. extremely hot, dry, windy or freezing weather. B. SOiL PREPARATION: Prepare the soil as per these B. SEED MiXES. Seed mixes to be used on this project are F GROUND COVER AREAS: Cultivate all non—hydroseeded specifications and the Planting Notes on the Planting designated on the plans and noted in the plant legend. 1. The surface of the slopes shall uniformly smooth ground cover areas at not more than 10 day intervals. D. LOCATIONS: Relative position of all plants and trees Plan. C. GUARANTEE. The Landscape Contractor shall be and even with all debris and rocks raked out. is subject to approval of the Landscape Architect and responsible for the quality of all labor and materials The soil shall be sufficiently moist to permit G. SHRUBS AND TREES: All shrubs shall be pinch—pruned as they shall, if necessary, be relocated at his C. GRADING. Areas shall be raked and floated smooth to as provided by subcontractors and suppliers, including the firm laying of erosion control matting and necessary to encourage new growth. Dead, wilted direction as Fart of this contract. provide a true and uniform surface. seed mix, hydroslurry ingredients and their to prevent sloughing of topsoil. flowers and dead folloge shall be continuously application. removed. No pruning shah be done to shrubs or trees E. DISTRIBUTION: No more plants shall be distributed D. QUALITY OF PLANTS: Plants shalt be healthy annual 2. The erosion control matting shah be laid with without the approval and under the direction of the about the landscape area than can be planted and plant material in 4 pots in boom. D. PRESOAKING SEED: Seed noted to be pre—soaked shall be the direction of flow of surface drainage, and Landscape Architect. Al! wounds over 1-1/2 inches in watered on the some day. done so in clean potable water for twelve (12) in accordance with the manufacturer's diameter shall be sealed with an approved tree seal. F PLANT PITS AND FERTILIZER: Each plant pit for consecutive hours prior to hydroseeding. After directions. The matting shall be cut to provide F. CONTAINER REMOVAL: Plant containers shall be removed seasonal color shall be 6x6 x60 with one teaspoon of soaking is started, seed that drys out will be deemed a visually pleasing slope. H. TURF AREAS: Edge and mow to a height of 2 inches when planting the plants. Cans shall be split on both bone meal mix into the backfill mix. (Use shrub unacceptable. whenever the turf reaches a height of 3 inches. Grass sides. An axe or spade shall not be used. All backfill mix). Do not use Agriform plant tablets. 3. The matting shall be stapled in place and firmly clippings shall be removed off-site. containers shall be removed from the site. E PREPARATION: embedded by means of tamping or rolling, as G. WATERING: Each section of seasonal color shall be approved by the Owner, to ensure that the I. SUBSURFACE DRAINS: All subsurface area drains shall G. PLANTING PIPS: All tree and shrub pits shall have a immediately watered upon completion of planting, and 1. All hydroslurry mixes shall be mixed at the site matting Is in contact with the soil and that no be periodically flushed with clear water to avoid diameter of at least twice the diameter of the watered thereafter as required. under the observation of the Owner and Landscape erosion can take place under the matting. build—up of slit and debris. Keep alt drain inlets rootball. Pit depths shalt be minimum 120 deeper than Architect as it is placed in the hydroslurry clear of leaves, trash and other debris. the rootball for trees and 80 deeper than the root H. SPACING FROM EDGE: The first row of seasonal color tank. 4. Planting of turf, ground covers, shrubs and/or ball for shrubs or as per planting details. should always be within 6' of the edge of the planting vines may be required in areas protected by J. PROTECTION: During the maintenance period, the area. 2. Begin slurry preparation by adding water to the erosion control matting as specified in the Contractor shall be responsible for maintaining H. PLACING. Plants shall be placed and held during tank when the engine Is at one—half throttle. plans or as becomes necessary. adequate protection of all planting areas. Any backfill in an upright position in the center of the XI. SOD LAWN MATERIALS & PLANTING ( IF APPLICABLE) : When the water level has reached the height of the agitator shaft and good recirculation has XV REPLACEMENTS. damaged areas shall be repaired at the Contractor's pit. Plants shall be held at, or slightly above expense. nursery level. The earth ball shall be kept intact. Any exposed roots shall be spread, injured roots A. QUALITY Sod shall be rade, machine cut at a been established, add the fertilizer to the mixture (the tank shall be at least 1/3 filled A. GENERAL: The Contractor shall immediately replace K. RE—HYDROSEED/NG: The Contractor shall re—hydroseed shall be prun+ed. uniform thickness of 518" excluding tip growth and with water at this time )• an and all plant materials which for an reason die Y P Y all hydroseed areas eroded or non—germinating at the !. BACKFILL: Plant aft backfilling soil shall consist of d thatch, weed free and shall be no less than eight months nor more than sixteen months ai 3. Open the engine throttle to full speed when the or are damaged P ed white under his care. Replacements shall be made with plants of like kind and size in the end of each 30 days of maintenance. 1 part nitrogen stabilized sawdust — 2 parts topsoil. Materials shall be thoroughly mixed before tank is 1/2 filled with water. Add all organic some manner as specified for the original planting. L. IRRIGATION: All irrigation must be operating properly replacement. In addition to backfill commercial B. TIMING: Installation shall take place within 24 hours amendments, fiber, seedmix and chemicals by the and adjusted properly for efficient coverage and fertilizer 20-10-5 Agriform 21 gram tablets shatl be after harvesting. time the tank is 2/3 to 3/4 full. XVI. CLEAN—UP minimum overspray at the end of the maintenance added to plant pits at the following rates: C. REFERENCE: Refer to Paragraphs V, Vt. VII. for finish 4. Start spraying immediately when the tank is full A. GENERAL: After all installation operations have been period. # one tab/et per one gallon container grading, weed control, and soil preparation. and the slurry is mixed. Y completed remove all trash, excess soil, empty plant P PYP M. FINAL ACCEPTANCE: Wl1J be given at the end of the * two tablets per five gallon container * f three tablets per 15 gallon container D. PREPARATION: Sod area prior to planting shall be s containers and rubbish from the property. All scars, ruts or other marks in the area caused by this work maintenance period for all planted areas once h roseed germination and plant establishment has been Yd 9 0 0 * four tablets per 20 and 24 box rolled lightly and watered to a depth of 6 the day F. APPLICATION: shall be repaired and the round left in a neat and P 9 obtained and there ore no barren areas larger than 3 " * s five tablets per 30 box prior to planting. If any air pockets are found, the order) condition throughout the site. Contractor Y 9 x 3 . All plants must be in a healthy, growing * s six tablets per 36 box area shall be regraded as necessary. Lightly water 1. Apply the hydromulching in the form of a slurry PP Y Yd 9 Y shall ick u all trash resulting from this work no P P 9 condition as approved by the Landscape Architect and * seven tablets per 42 box the area to be planted just prior to planting. consisting of organic soil amendments, 9 9 less than each Friday before leaving the site, once a Y 9 Owner. * eight tablets per 600 box commercial fertilizer, and other chemicals week and/'or the last working day each week. All trash * nine tablet: per 720 box called for. When hydraulically sprayed onto the shall be removed completely from the site. N. CONDITION OF SITE: During the maintenance period, * ten tablets per 84' box soil, the mulch shall form a blotter like keep the project neat and free from debris at alt * ground cover plants planted from flats or liners in material. Direct the spray operation so that B. TOP SOIL: Excess topsoil shall be removed from the times. Obtain the Owner's approval for onsite storage 2:1 or steeper slopes shall receive one 5 gram tablet the slurry spray will also penetrate the soil site. of equipment or maintenance materials. per plant surface as to drill and mix the slurry components into the soil, thus ensuring maximum C. NEATNESS: Leave the sidewalks and streets In a neat XX. FINAL CONSTRUCTION INSPECTION AND FINAL impregnation and coverage. The impregnation and and clean condition at the end of the day. MAINTENANCE INSPECTION: mixing of components will help in retaining moisture while stabilizing soil surface from D. REMOVAL OF TAGS. Remove all tags, labels, nursery superficial erosion. stakes and ties from all plants unless otherwise directed, only at the end of all installations. XWI. PROTECTION. A. GENERAL: At all times during construction, adequate protection shall be provided for all planted areas against damage of any kind, until final acceptance by the Landscape Architect.