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d. At no time shall trees or plant material be pruned, trimmed or topped prior to delivery and any
E.
CLEAN-UP
i. GENERAL
alteration of their shape shall be conducted only with the approval and when in presence OF the Landscape
After all planting operations have been completed, remove all trash, excess sol], empty plant containers or
Architect and as noted on the Planting Specifications,
rubbish From the property. All scars, ruts or other marks in the ground caused by this work shall be
A. SCOPE OF WORK
e. Plant material shall be true to botanical and common name and variety as specified in "A
repaired and the ground left In a neat and orderly condition throughout the site. Clean-up contractor shall
Furnish all labor, material, equipment and services necessary to provide all landscape planting, complete
Checklist of Woody Ornamental Plants in California", Manual 32, published by the University of
pick-up all trash resulting From this work no less Frequently than each Friday before leaving the site, once
in place, as shown and epeciFled.
California School of Agriculture (1963).
a weep, and/or the last working day each week All trash shall be removed completely from the site. The
i. Work Specified 1n this Section
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Contractor shall leave the site area broom -clean and shall wash down all paved areas within the Contract
a. Soil preparation
b. Planting
a. Grown under climatic conditions similar to those in locality OF protect.
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area, leaving the premises in a clean condition.
INSPECTIONS
C. Seeding
b. Container -grown stock in vigorous, healthy condition, no root -bound or with root eyetem
hardened off.
Normal progress inspections shall be requested by the Contractor From the Landscape Architect at least 48
d. Staking
e Clean-up
C. Substitute plant material will not be permitted unless specifically approved in writing by the Architect.
hours in advance of an anticipated inspection, Inspections are required as follows: Completion of fine
grading Completion of soil conditioning Prior to pplication of post emergent weed killers, Pre or post -
2. Related WorkSpQclPled in other Sections:
13. Lawn Sod
delivery of all material. Completion of major plant layout. Tree staking example prior to Godding,
a. Irrigation System.
Tall fescue type sod or approved equal.
b. Earth work, including rough grading Landscape Maintenance,
14. Tree Staking Material
a. Stakes For Tree Support:
LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE
B. Oualit Assurance
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(1) Lodge pole pine stakes full-length treated with coppernaphthanate.
1. Source Quality Control:
(2) Minimum Nominal size: 2" in diameter x 12' long and pointed at one end (adjusted length to Fit
1. GENERAL
a. The landscape contractor shall submit documentation to Architect at least Five (5) days prior to
tree).
A.
SCOPE OF WORK
start of work under this Section that all plant material has been ordered. Arrange procedure For inspection
b. Hose and Wire Ties
OF plant material with Architect at time of submission.
(1) Galvanized wire with cynch tie.
1. Work Specified In this Section:
b. Plants shall be subject to inspection and approval of Architect at place of growth or upon delivery
(2) Wire shall be zinc -coated iron, 10 gauge minimum, and solid core.
Furnish all labor, material, equipment and services required to maintain the landscape in an attractive
For conformity to specifications. Such approval shall not impair the right of inspection and rejection
15. Root Barriers
condition as specified herein For a period of 90 days after Final acceptance by Owner.
during progress of the work. Submit written request For inspection of plant material at place of growth to
Pre -formed high density, plastic enclosure as manufactured by Deep Root Corp, or approved equal,
2. Related Work SpeciFled in other Sections:
Architect. Written request shall state the place of growth and quantity of plants to be inspected.
16. Miscellaneous Materials
a. Landscape planting.
The Architect reserves right to refuse inspection at this time iF, in his judgment, a sufficient quantity of
a. Post emergent weed killer -"Round -up",
b. Landscape irrigation.
plants is not available for inspection.
b. Tree wound paint approved.
B.
QUALITY ASSURANCE
C. SUBMITTALS
1. Certificate of Inspection of plant material by State or Federal Authority.
Ili. EXECUTION
The Contractor's representative shall be experienced in landscaping
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2. Copies of the delivery tickets to the site as proof that the specified material was delivered to the
A. INSPECTION
an education in ornamental horticulture.
site. Delivery tickets to the contractors yard are unacceptable.
Verify that Final grades have been established prior to beginning planting operations. Inspect trees,
C.
MAINTENANCE PERIOD
D, PRODUCT DELIVERY, STORAGE AND HANDLING
shrubs, and material for injury, insect infestation and trees and shrubs For improper pruning. Do not
begin )snit, of trees until deficiencies are corrected or lents replaced.
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The Contractor shall continuous) maintain all areas involved in this Contract during the progress of the
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work and during the maintenance period until Final acceptance of the work by the Owner. Improper
1. Delivery:
a. Deliver Fertilizer to site in original unopened containers bearing manufacturer's guaranteed
B. PREPARATION
maintenance or possible poor condition of any planting at the termination of the scheduled maintenance
chemical analysis, name, trademark, and conformance to State Law.
b. Deliver trees with legible identification labels.
Stake out locations for plants and outline of planting beds on ground. Do not begin excavation until plant
locations and plant beds are acceptable to Architect. The irrigation system shad have been installed and
period may cause postponement of the Final completion date of the Contract. Maintenance shall be
continued by the Contractor until work 16 acceptable. Maintenance period shall not start until ail elements
(1) State correct plant name and size indicated on plant list,
approved prior to soil preparation.
OF construction, planting, and irrigation for the entire project are in accordance with Plans and
Specifications. The Contractor shalt request an inspection to begin the maintenance period after all
(2) Use durable waterproof labels with water-resistant ink which will remain legible for at least 60C.
INSTALLATION
planting and related work has been completed in accordance with the Contract documents, A prime
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C. Protect material during delivery to prevent damage to root ball or desiccation of leaves.
1. Excavation of Planting
a. ape;
requirement 1s that all lawn areas shall show an even, healthy stand of grass seedlings or sod either of
which shall have been mown twice. IF such criteria is met to the satisfaction of the Landscape Architect, e
d. The Contractor shall notify the Landscape Architect Forty-eight (48) hours in advance of delivery
of all plant materials and shall submit an Itemized list OF the plants in each delivery. p p y
(1) Vertical sides and Flat bottom,
(2) Plant pits to be square For box material, circular for canned material.
field notification will be issued to the Contractor to establish the effective beginning date of the
maintenance period, Any day when the Contractor Falls to adequately maintain plantings, replace
2. Storage:
a. Store plant material in shade and protect from weather,
b. Size: All trees shalt have planting pits dug twice the diameter and twice the depth of the root
ball. 5ackfill around the rootball with prepared backfill mix.
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unsuitable plants or do weed control or other work, as determined necessary by the Landscape Architect,
will not be credited as one of the maintenance period working days. The Contractor's maintenance period
b. Maintain and protect lent material not t0 be )anted within Four hours,
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2. Preparation of Planting Areas
will be extended IF the provisions required within the plans and specifications are not Filled.
3. Handling:
a. Do not drop plant material.
a. After approximate Finished grades have been established, soil shall be conditioned and Fertilized
in the Following manner. Nitrogen stabilized organic amendment and commercial fertilizer shall, at the
D.
GUARANTEE AND REPLACEMENT
b. Do not pick up container plant material by stems or trunks.
Following rates, be uniformiy spread and cultivated thoroughly by means of mechanical tiller into the top
1. Guarantee
All plant material installed under the Contract shall be guaranteed against any and all poor, inadequate
E. JOB CONDITIONS
6" of soil: Application Rates:
(1) Nitrogen stabilized organic amendment - 4 cu. yds. per 1,000 square feet.
or inferior materials and/or workmanship for a period of one year. Any plant found to be dead or in poor
1. Planting
(2) Grow Power Plus- 150 lbs per 1,000 sq. Ft.
condition due to Faulty materials or workmanship, as determined by the Landscape Architect, shall be
Perform actual planting only when weather and soil conditions are suitable in accordance with locally
b. All soil areas shalt be compacted and settled by application of heavy irrigation to a minimum
replaced by the Contractor at his expense.
2. Replacement
accepted practice.
2. Scheduling
depth of twelve (12) inches.
C. At time of planting, the top two Inches of all areas to be planted or seeded shall be Free of atones,
Any materials found to be dead, missing or in poor condition during the maintenance period shall be
Install trees before hydraulic seeded areas are installed,
stumps, or other deleterious matter 1" in diameter or larger, and shall be free from all wire, plaster, or
replaced immediately at the request of Architect or Owners representative.
1`:. SAMPLES AND TESTS
similar objects that would be a hindrance to planting maintenance,
E.
INSPECTIONS
3. Final Grades
Normal progress inspection shall be requested by the Contractor From the Landscape Architect at least 48
The Landscape Architect reserves the right to take and analyze samples of materials for conformity to
a. After the foregoing specified deep watering, Only minor modifications to grade may be made to
hours in advance of an anticipated inspection, Inspections are as Follow:
specifications at any time. Contractor shall Furnish samples upon request by Landscape Architect,
re-estabiieh Final grade. These areas shall not be worked until the moisture content has been reduced to a
1. immediately prior to the commencement of the work on this section,
Rejected materials shall be immediately removed From the site at Contractor's expense. Cost of testing of
point where working it will not destroy soil structure.
2. Completion of First 90 -day maintenance period.
materials not meeting specifications shall be paid by Contractor,
b. Finish grading shall insure proper drainage OF the site.
3. Final acceptance.
G. GUARANTEE AND REPLACEMENTS
C. All areas shall be graded so that the final grades will be i" below adjacent paved areas,
sidewalks, valves boxes, headers, clean -outs, drains, manholes± etc. in turf areas, 2" below in ground cover
F.
FINAL ACCEPTANCE OF THE PROJECT
1. Guarantee
areas.
Prior to the date of the final lnspectton, the Contractor shall acquire From the Landscape Architect
All plant material installed under the Contract shall be guaranteed against any and all poor, inadequate or
d. Sur Face drainage shalt be away From all building foundations,
approved mylar prints andFinally record from the job record sat all changes made during construction,
InFerlor materials and/or workmanship for a period of one year after date of acceptance by Owner. Any
e. Eliminate all erosion scars,
label said prints As-Builts , and deliver to the Landscape Architect, Prior to the date of Final inspection,
plant found to be dead or in poor condition clue to Faulty materials or workmanship, as determined by the
4. Disposal of Excess Sot!
the Contractor shall deliver to the Landscape Architect the "Landscape and Irrigation Guarantee", as
Landscape Architect, shall be replaced by the Contractor at his expense.
Dispose of unacceptable or unused excess soil,
required.
2. Replacement
Any materials Found to be dead, missing or in poor condition during the establishment period shit be
D. PLANTING INSTALLATION
11, PRODUCTS
replaced immediately, The Landscape Architect shall be the sole judge as to the condition of material,
Material to be replaced within the guarantee period shall be replaced by the Contractor within 15 days of
i. General
a. Actual planting shalt be performed during those period& when weather and soil conditions are
A.
MATERIALS
written notification by the Owner,
suitable and in accordance with locally accepted practice, as approved by the Landscape Architect.
All materials used shall either conform to landscape speciFications in other sections or shall otherwise be
b. Only as many plants as can be planted and watered on that same day shall be distributed In a
acceptable to the Owner. The Owner shall be given a monthly record of all herbicides, insecticides, and
II. PRODUCTS
planting area.
C. Containers shill be opened and plants shall be removed in such a manner that the bail of earth
disease control chemicals used.
A. GENERAL
surrounding the roots is not broken and they shalt be planted and watered as herein specified immediately
III. EXECUTION
The Following organic and soil amendments and Fertilizer are to be used For bid price basis only. Specific
after removal from the containers. Containers shall not be opened prior to placing the plants in the
planting area.
A.
MAINTENANCE
amendments and Fertilizer specifications will be made after grading operations are complete and soil
2. Weed Control
Maintenance shall be according to the following standards. All areas shall be weeded and cultivated at
samples are tested by Owner.
All materials shall be of standard, approved and first -grade quality and shall be in prime condition when
After soil preparation and establishment of Final grades prior to any planting, the Contractor shall irrigate
thoroughly for a period of time, two to three weeks, or until the weed seeds have germinated. When there
intervals of not more than ten (10) days. Watering, mowing, rolling, edging, trimming, Fertilization,
spraying and pest control, as may be required, shall be Included with the debris/siltation removal program,
installed and accepted, Any commercially processed or packaged material shall be delivered to the site in
is sufficient weed seed germination, the Contractor &hall apply a post -emergent contact weed killer
The Contractor shall be responsible for maintaining adequate protection of the area. Damaged areas shall
the original unopened container bearing the manufacturers guaranteed analysis. Contractor shall supply
according to the directions of the manufacturer. The Contractor shall then wait an additional two(2)
be repaired at the expense of the Contractor. Between the 15th and the 20th day of the maintenance
Landscape Architect with a sample OF ail supplied materials accompanied by analytical data from an
weep to allow the weed killer to dissipate, then plant as indicated in the plans and specipica tions,
period, the Contractor shall reseed or resod all spots or areas within the lawn where normal turf growth is
approved laboratory source illustrating compliance or bearing the manufacturer's guaranteed analysis.
Contractor "it remove any residual Foliage and/or roots.
not evident.
1. Organic Amendment
Nitrogen Stabilized: 0.56 to 0.549, N based on dry weight For wood residual or rice bulla.
3. Planting of Trus and Shrubs.
a. Excavation For planting shall include the stripping and stacking of all acceptable topsoil
B.
TREE CARE
2. Particle Size:
959,1009, passing 6.35 mm standard sieve.
encountered within the areas to be excavated for trenches, tree holes, plants pits and planting beds.
b. Excess soil generated From the planting holes and not used as backfill or in establishing the final
I. Watering
509,-100�o passing 2.33 mm standard sieve.
rales
Maintain a large enough water basin around plants so that enough water can be applied to establish
3. Salinity
Ensure that saturation extract conductivity shall not exceed 3 .5 millimhoa, centimeter at 25 degrees
cProtect all areas From excessive compaction when trucking plants or other material to the
C.
moisture through the major root zone, When hand -watering, use a water wand to break the water Force.
Use mulches to reduce evaporation and Frequency of watering.
centigrade as determined by saturation extract method.
planting site
d. Center plant in pit or trench.
2. Pruning
4. Iron Content:
Minimum 0.059', dilute acid soluble iron on dry weight basis.
e. Face plants with fullest growth into prevailing wind.
F. Set plant plumb and hold rigidly in position prevailing
until soil has been tamped firmly around ball Or
a. Trees
Prune trees to select and develop permanent sca€Fold branches that are smaller In diameter than the truck
5. Ash:
roots,
or branch to which they are attached and which have a vertical spacing of From 18" to 4S" and radia!
0 - 6,090, (dr weight).
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lo. Soil Amendment
g. Container plants shall be backfilled with:6 parts by volume on-site topsoil.4 parts by volume
orientation so as not to overlay one another} to eliminate diseased or damaged growth± to eliminate narrow
v -shaped branch Forks that lack strengths to reduce toppling and wind damage by thinning out crownst to
Gypsum: Agricultural grade produce containing 959, minimum calcium sulfate.
organic amendment.) lb. 6-20-20 fertilizer mix per cu. yd. of mix. (2 lbs. iron sulfate per cu. yd, of mix.
as required by soils report)
maintain growth within space Itmitationst to maintain a natural appearance} to balance crown with roots.
1. Fertilizer
Planting Fertilizer: Shall consist of the following percents by weight as manufactured by:
h, All plants which settle deeper than specified above shall be raised to the correct level. After the
plant has been placed, additional backfill shall be added to the hole to cover approximate] one-half of the
Under no circumstances will stripping of lower branches ("raising up") of young trees be permitted,
"tipped
69, nitrogen, 20sa phosphoric acid, 209, potash
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height of the root ball, At this stage, water shall be added to the top of the partly filled hole to thoroughly
Lower branches shall be retained in a back" or pinched condition with as much foliage as possible
to promote caliper trunk growth (tapered trunk). Lower branches can be cut flush with the trunk only
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saturate the root ball and adjacent soil.
i. Can oval:
after the tree is able to stand erect without support.
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(114) 150-3530
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(2) Do not injure root ball.
Evergreen trees "it be thinned out and shaped when necessary to prevent wind and storm damage. The
S. To Drees Fertilizer:
Top
f3) Do not cut cans with spade Or ax.
primary pruning of deciduous trees shall be done during the dormant season. Damaged trees or those
Shall consist of the Following percent by weight and shall be mixed by a commercial Fertilizer supplier:
(4) Carefully remove plants without injury 'or damage to root ball.
that constitute health or safety hazards shall be pruned at any time of the year as required.
129', nitrogen 129', phosphoric acid 129`, potash
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(5) After removing plant, superficially cut edge -roots with knife on three sides.
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S. Planting Tablets:
j Box Removal:
Remove stakes as soon as they are no longer needed. Stakes and guys are to be inspected to prevent
a. To be slow-releaee type, containing the Following percentages of nutrients by weight: 129,
(1) Remove bottom of plant boxes before planting,
girdling OF trunks branches and to prevent rubbing that causes bark wounds.
nitrogen 69, phosphoric acid S9, potash
b. To be 1 gram tablets as manufactured by Grow Power or approved equal, applied per
(2) Remove sides of box without damage to root ball after positioning plant and partially
backfilling.
4. Weed Control
Keep ba&ins and areas between plants free of weeds. Use recommended legally approved herbicides,
manufacturers instructions.
le, Dig planting holes to accommodate root balls per these Specifications.
Avoid Frequent soil cultivation that destroys shallow roots. Use mulches to help prevent weed seed
10. Top Soil
Top soil, as required, shall be obtained From on-site planting excavations,
I. Hand place plants which are In containers less than one gallon in size.
M. Hand backfill and hand tamp leaving a slight depression around bases of planta.
germination.
5. insect and Disease Control
11, Plant Material
n. After the water has completely drained, planting tablets shall be placed as indicated below:
Maintain a reasonable control with approved materials.
a. Plants shall be in accordance with the California State Department of Agriculture's regulation For
nursery inspections, rules and rating. All plants shall have a normal habit of growth and shall be sound,
Liner -One Tablet
i -gallon container -Three tablets.
(o, Fertilization
a. Fertilize all planting areas with the following schedule:
healthy, vigorous and Free of insect infestations, plant diseases, sun scalds, fresh abrasions of the barn,
5 -gallon container -Six tablets.
(1) Grow -Power -Plus at a rate of 150 pounds per 1000 square Feet.
exceselve abrasions, or other objectionable disfiguremente. Tree trunks shall be sturdy and well 'hardened'
15 -gallon container -Fifteen tablets.
(2) Commencement of maintenance period -5 ibe. per 1000 square Feet with ammonium sulfate.
(3) At the end of the first 30 -day maintenance period- 5 lbs. per 1000 square Feet with ammonium
OFF, All plants shalt have normally well-developed branch systems and vigorous and Fibrous root systems
24" Box container -Sixteen tablets.
sulfate
which are not root or pot-bound. in the event OF disagreement as to condition of root system, the root
conditions Of the lents furnished b the Contractor in containers will be determined b removal of earth
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o. The remainder of the hole shall then be backfilled,
p. Planting tablets shall be set with each plant on the top of the root ball while the plants are still in
f4) At the end of the maintenance period and at 30 -da intervals should maintenance eriod be
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From the roots of not less than two plants or more than two percent Of the total number OF plants of species
or variety. Where container -grown plants are From several sources, the roots OF not less than two planta of
their containers so the required number of tablets to be used in each hole can be easily verified.
q. After backfilling, an earthen basin shall be constructed around each plant. Each basin shall be of
extended- 10 lbs. per 1000 square feet with fertilizer mix,
b. Once, early in Spring, and once, late in Spring, fertilize recently established plants with a soluble
each species or variety from each source will be inspected. In case the sample plants inspected are found
to be defective, the Landscape Architect reserves the right to reject the entire lot or lots of plants
a depth sufficient to hold at least two inches of water. Basins &hail be of a size suitable for the individual
plant. In no case shall the basin For a Fifteen -gallon plant be less than four feet in diameters a Five -gallon
nitrate fertilizer.
C. Avoid applying Fertilizer to the root ball and base of main stems rather, spread evenly under plant
represented by the defective samples. The Landscape Architect Is the bole judge ss, to acceptability, Any
plants rendered unsuitable for planting because of this inspection will be considered as samples and will
plant lees, than three feet in diameters and a one -gallon plant less than two feet in diameter, The basins
shall be constructed of amended backfill materials.
to drip line. Rates will vary From about a cup or nitrate Fertilizer (depending on nitrogen percentage)
around a newly Installed small plant to about one-half (1/2) lb. of actual nitrogen per inch of trunk
be provided at the expense of the Contractor,
r. Pruning:
diameter measured Four Feet from the ground For mature trees.
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b. The size of the tants will correspond with that normal) expected for specie and variety of
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commercial) available nurser stock or as specified in the Special Conditions or drawings. The
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Pruning shall be limited to the minimum necessary to remove injured twigs and branches and to
compensate for loss of roots during transplanting, but never to exceed one-third of the branching
Replacement of Trees
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Replace dead dying and mise!, trees with trees of a size condition and varies acceptable to Owner at
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minimum acceptable size of all plants measured before pruning with the branches in normal position,
structure. Upon approval of the Landscape Architect, pruning may be done before delivery of plant, but
Contractor's expense.
shall conform with the measurements, if any, specified on the drawings in the list OF plants to be
not before plants have been inspected and approved. Cuts over 3/4" in diameter shall be painted with tree
C.
IRRIG=ATION SYSTEM
Furnished. Plants larger in size than specified may be used with the approval OF the Landscape Architect,
wound paint.
1. System Inspection
but the use of larger plants is approved, the ball of earth or spread of roots For each plant will be increased
S. Staking:
Contractor shall check all systems For proper operation, Lateral lines shall be Flushed out after removing
proportionately
(1) Staking OF all trees shall conform to tree staking detail.
the last sprinkler head or two at each end of the lateral. All heads are to be adjusted as necessary for
c. All plants not conforming to the requirements herein specified, shall be considered defective and
(2) Tree stakes shall be straight grained lodge pole pine. Stakes shall be free From knots, checks,
unimpeded coverage.
such plants, whether in place or not, shall be marked as rejected and immediately removed from the site of
splits or disfigurements.
2. Controllers
work and replaced with new plants at the Contractor's expense. The plants shalt be OF the species,
t. Root Barriers:
Set and program automatic controllers For seasonal water requirements. Give Owner's representative a
varletq, size and conditions specified herein or as shown on the drawings. Under no conditions will there
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lU All trees located in public right of wage, easements or lots shall have a root barrier Installed per
key to controllers and inatructlona on how to turn oFF system to case of emergency.
by any substitution of plants or sizes listed on the accompanying plans, except with the expressed consent
the approved detail.
3. Repairs
OF the Landscape Architect.
Repair all damages to irrigation system at Contractor's expense. Repairs shall be made within one
watering period.
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