HomeMy WebLinkAbout4073-8 D. PRESOAKING SEED: Seed noted to be pre—soaked shall be
done so in clean potable water for twelve (12) 2. Minor pick—up items may be completed during the
C. GRADING: Areas shall be raked and floated smooth to B. TOP SOiL: Excess topsoil shall be removed from the basic maintenance period such as:
W. WEED CONTROL: rovide a true and uniform surface. consecutive hours prior to hydroseeding. After site.
P soaking is started, seed that drys out will be deemed
A. KILLINGunaccetable.NG WEEDS: Contractor shall germinate and destroy D. PLANT PITS AND FERTILIZER: Planting pits for ground p C. NEATNESS: Leave the sidewalks and streets in a neat a. Resodding of bare spots in lawn.b. Replacement of damages or non—conforming
existing weed seeds before preparing areas for cover shall be 4" x 4" or adequate to accept material and clean condition at the end of the day. plant material.
planting. Sufficient water shall be applied to cause E. PREPARATION:
P 9• PP from flats without crushing or deforming the rootball. c. Re—staking or tying of trees.
week seed to sprout. Young weeds shall then be Place a 20-10-5— Agriform 5gram fertilizer tablet in D. REMOVAL OF TAGS: Remove all tags, labels, nursery d. Loweringof sprinkler heads to grade after
destroyed and removed before theyhave opportunity to g 1. All hydroslurry mixes shall be mixed at the site P
PP Y each ground cover. under the observation of the Owner and Landscape stakes and ties from all plants unless otherwise turf has established.
set seed. E. PLANTING: All ground cover areas noted on the plans Architect as it is placed in the hydroslurry directed, only at the end of all installations. f. Replacement of unauthorized substitutions.
shall be rooted cuttings from flats and shall be tank.
B. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: For additional weed killing, planted in staggered rows continuously under all trees XVII. PROTECTION:
refer to Planting Notes on the Planting Plan. and shrubs at the spacing indicated on the plans. AllB. FINAL MAINTENANCE INSPECTION: At the end of
2. Begin slurry preparation by adding water to the A. GENERAL: At all times duringconstruction, adequate maintenanceperiod and when ground covers and turf
plants shall be protected from drying out prior to q
tank when the engine is at one—half throttle.
VII. SOIL PREPARATION: planting. protection shall be provided for all planted areas have established and all pick—up items have been
When the water level has reached the height of against damage of any kind, until final acceptance by completed, the Contractor shall request a final
A. SOIL REPORT: Before startingthe agitator shaft and good recirculation has
soil preparation paration the the Landscape Architect. maintenance inspection. The Contractor will be
Contractor shall submit a soil report to the Owner and F. WATERING: Each section of ground cover shall be been established, odd the fertilizer to the advised by the Landscape Architect at the final
Landscape Architect. If no soil report is submitted immediately watered upon completion of planting, and mixture (the tank shall be at least 1/3 filled
p p B. RESPONSIBILITY. The Contractor shall be held inspection that work is or is not satisfactory.
it will be assumed that amendments were not added and thereafter as required. with water at this time). responsible for the care and preservation of all
the Landscape Contractor will be requested to give a existing buildings and structures on the property and 1. If the work is satisfactory, the basic
credit for soil preparation. G. SPACING FROM EDGE: The first row of ground cover 3. Open the engine throttle to full speed when the adjacent premises. Any part of them injured, damaged maintenance period will end on the date of the
should always be within 6" of the edge of the planting tank is 1/2 filled with water. Add all organic or disturbed because of his work shall be repaired, final inspection.
B. COMPACTED AREAS: Soil areas that are compacted to area. amendments, fiber, seedmix and chemicals by the time the tank is 2/3 to 3/4 full. 2. If the work is unsatisfactory the basic replaced or cleaned by him at his expense.
more than 92% durin9 site preparation shall be ripped
to a minimum of 12 prior to beginning soil X. SEASONAL COLOR: maintenance period will continue at no
preparation. These areas shall be defined by the 4. Start spraying immediately when the tank is full XViii.GUARANTEE: additional expense to the Owner until the work
Landscape Architect and be billed as an A. REFERENCE: Refer to Paragraphs V. W. WI. for finish and the slurry is mixed. has been completed, inspected and approved by
extra if the unit price is quoted in the bid. grading, weed control, and soil preparation. A. SHRUBS: All shrubs shall be guaranteed as to growth the Landscape Architect.
F. APPLICATION: and health for a period of ninety days after
C. METHOD OF MIXING: If the slope is under 2 1/2 to 1 B. SOIL PREPARATION: Prepare the soil as per these completion of the specified maintenance period and/or C. FAILURE TO PASS INSPECTION: If work fails to pass
the soil preparation materials should be broadcast specifications and the Planting Notes on the Planting 1. Apply the hydromulching in the form of a slurry final acceptance by the Owner. final inspection, any subsequent inspections must be
uniformly over all landscape areas and worked to a Plan. consisting of organic soil amendments, rescheduled as per above, and will be charged to the
depth of 6" by a rototiller or other acceptable commercial fertilizer, and other chemicals B. TREES: Trees shall be guaranteed to live and grow in Contractor at the prevailing hourly rate of the
mechanical means to obtain a uniform blend to C. GRADING: Areas shall be raked and floated smooth to called for. When hydraulically sprayed onto the acceptable upright position for one year after the Landscape Architect.
the soil. If the slope is greater than 2 1/2 to 1 the provide a true and uniform surface. soil, the mulch shall form a blotter like specified maintenance period and/or final acceptance
amendments shall be hydraulically applied for areas material. Direct the spray operation so that by the Owner. The owner must provide adequate
over 1000 square feet and raked in for small areas. D. QUALITY OF PLANTS: Plants shall be healthy annual the slurry spray will also penetrate the soil maintenance to insure the extended guarantee on trees.
For the soil amendment mix refer to the Planting Notes plant material in 4" pots in boom. surface as to drill and mix the slurry
on the Planting Plan. components into the soil, thus ensuring maximum C. DEFINITION OF DEATH: Plants which die or lose more
E. PLANT PiTS AND FERTILIZER: Each plant pit for impregnation and coverage. The impregnation and than 30% of their original leaves shall be replaced.
D. EXTRANEOUS MATERIAL: In addition to the work seasonal color shall be 6"x6"x6" with one teaspoon of mixing of components will help in retaining
specified above the Contractor shall remove all bone meal mix into the backfill mix. (Use shrub moisture while stabilizing soil surface from D. REPLACEMENT: The Contractor within seven (7) days of
extraneous material that is exposed on the surface and backfill mix). Do not use Agriform plant tablets. superficial erosion. written notification by the Owner shall remove and
grade to facilitate run—off of surface water. replace all guaranteed plant materials which, for any
G. WATERING: Each section of seasonal color shall be 2. Spray the area with a uniform visible coat using reason, fail to meet the requirements of this
E. DELIVER SLIPS: Supply delivery slips from the immediately watered upon completion of planting, and the dark color of cellulose fiber or organic guarantee. Replacement shall be made with plant
supplier for the soil amendments to the site (Bulk watered thereafter as required. amendment as a visible guide. The slurry shall materials as indicated or specified for the first
loads from the Contractors yard will not be accepted. be applied in a downward drilling motion via a planting and all such replacement materials shall be
Supply empty bags for fertilizer to the Superintendent H. SPACING FROM EDGE: The first row of seasonal color fan stream nozzle. guaranteed as specified for the original guaranteed
of the job.) should always be within 6" of the edge of the planting material.
area. G. TIME LIMIT: All hydroslurry mixture that has not been
VII. SHRUB AND TREE PLANTING: used within two (2) hours shall be disposed of off— XIX. MAINTENANCE
Xl. SOD LAWN MATERIALS & PLANTING (IF APPLICABLE): site at the Contractor's expense.
A. CORRELATION: Trees and shrubs shall not be planted A. MAINTENANCE PERIOD: The maintenance period shall
until all operations in conjunction with the A. QUALITY: Sod shall be (Grade, machine cut at a H. CLEAN—UP: Any slurry sprayed or spilled in an area commence upon the Owner's written approval of all
installation of the sprinkler system have been uniform thickness of 5/8" excluding tip growth and other than that designated in the plans shall be phases of planting installation and shall be for the
completed, final grades have been established, and the thatch, weed free and shall be no less than eight ,cleaned up at the Contractors expenses following period:90 DAYS.
planting beds properly prepared by cultivation and months nor more than sixteen months old.
fertilization as covered in these specifications. I. RESEEDING: All bare spots shall be reseeded by the B. GENERAL: The general care and maintenance of all
B. TiMiNG: Installation shall take place within 24 hours Contractor within ten (10) days. The Contractor will areas shall consist of proper watering, fertilization,
B. HANDLING AND STORAGE: All plants shall be handled and after harvesting. be responsible for all reseed areas for as long after weeding, clean—up to maintain all plants and turf in a
stored so they are adequately protected from drying seeding as necessary until an acceptable stand of healthy, growing condition and as noted below.
out, sun, windburn or any other injury. C. REFERENCE: Refer to Paragraphs V. W. WI. for finish hydroseeded material is realized and approved by the
grading, weed control, and soil preparation. Owner. C. GROUND COVER: Ground cover from flats—areas without
C. PLANTING TIME No planting shall take place during overseed — apply a pre—emergent herbicide in
extremely hot, dry, windy or freezing weather. D. PREPARATION: Sod area prior to planting shall be J. GERMINATION STAGE IRRIGATION: Approximately twenty accordance with the manufacturer's printed
rolled lightly and watered to a depth of 6" the day five (25) hours after hydromulching the planting instructions.
D. LOCATIONS: Relative position of all plants and trees prior to planting. If any air pockets are found, the areas, initiate the watering sequence. The water
is subject to approval of the Landscape Architect and area shall be regraded as necessary. Lightly water should be left on long enough to moisten the soil D. FERTILIZATION: Maintenance work shall include
they shall, if necessary, be relocated at his the area to be planted just prior to planting. thoroughly to the depth of the fiber, taking care not fertilization with a commercial fertilizer at 30 day
direction as part of this contract. to super saturate or to wash the fiber or soil intervals as noted herein. The fertilizer may be
E. INSTALLATION: Sod shall be laid in a staggered particles off the slopes. The Contractor will have to superseded by the soils report and shall be approved
E. DISTRIBUTION: No more plants shall be distributed pattern, with tight joints and in the some direction repair all seed washing or erosion at his own expense. by the Landscape Architect.
about the landscape area than can be planted and each time. On all slopes sod shall be installed from The fiber and seed must be irrigated lightly and
watered on the same day. the bottom up and the newly laid sod should be frequently to maintain optimum moisture content for E. WEEDING: Any concentrated development of weed growth
protected by walking on boards as installer moves maximum germination. At all times the irrigation that may appear in planting areas during the
F. CONTAINER REMOVAL: Plant containers shall be removed upward. On metal staples will be allowed. No sod of system must be observed while in operation. maintenance period shall be removed at 10 day
when planting the plants. Cans shall be split on both less than 18" in length will be allowed. No sod of irrigation sequence must be determined by air intervals. The Contractor shall remove such
sides. An axe or spade shall not be used. All less than 18" in length will be allowed. temperature, prevailing wind velocity, soil texture, concentrations of weeds manually.
containers shall be removed from the site. orientation and other logistical problems. It is
F. JOINTS: Adjoin the section of sod firmly together. imperative that the soil be kept moist at all times F. GROUND COVER AREAS: Cultivate all non—hydroseeded
G. PLANTING PITS: All tree and shrub pits shall have a If air spaces occur between sections of sod they must during the germination period.. The light, frequent ground cover areas at not more than 10 day intervals.
diameter of at least twice the diameter of the be filled with sand or have the sod relaid. irrigation sequence should continue until the
rootball. Pit depths shall be minimum 12" deeper than seedlings have grown beyond the germination stage. G. SHRUBS AND TREES: All shrubs shall be pinch—pruned as
the rootball for trees and 8" deeper than the root G. ROLLING: Roll sod with an adequately weighted roller necessary to encourage new growth. Dead, wilted s.
ball for shrubs or as per planting details. to smooth out the sod bed. K. ESTABLISHMENT STATE IRRIGATION: The irrigation flowers and dead foliage shall be continuously
sequence (frequency) shall be reduced while the removed. No pruning shall be done to shrubs or trees
H. PLACING: Plants shall be placed and held during H. PROTECTION OF EDGES: Regrade to protect the edges duration of each watering cycle will be increased. A without the approval and under the direction of the
backfill in an upright position in the center of the from drying if mowing edge is not used. specific watering program shall be approved by the Landscape Architect. All wounds over 1-1/2 inches in
pit. Plants shall be held at, or slightly above Owner and Landscape Architect but should approximate diameter shall be sealed with an approved tree seal.
nursery level. The earth ball shall be kept intact. I. WATERING: After installation sod must be kept watering once a day through completion of the
Any exposed roots shall be spread. Injured roots thoroughly watered to a depth of 6". No foot traffic maintenance period. H. TURF AREAS: Edge and mow to a height of 2 inches
shall be pruned. should be allowed for 2 or 3 weeks from the date of whenever the turf reaches a height of 3 inches. Grass
I. BACKFILL: Plant pit backfilling soil shall consist of installation. L. HARDENING OFF STAGE IRRIGATION: At the end of the 90— clippings shall be removed off—site.
1 part nitrogen stabilized sawdust — 2 parts topsoil. day establishment period, as determined by the
Materials shall be thoroughly mixed before J. INSPECTION BY SUPPLIER: If there are any questions Landscape Architect, reduce the watering frequency to I. SUBSURFACE DRAINS: All subsurface area drains shall
replacement. In addition to backfill commercial regarding the quality of sod installation a once every three (3) days, while increasing the be periodically flushed with clear water to avoid
fertilizer 20-10-5 Agriform 21 gram tablets shall be representative of the supplier shall be requested to duration of the water sufficiently to allow for build—up of silt and debris. Keep all drain inlets
added to plant pits at the following rates: inspect the installation and the Contractor called out maximum water penetration for the expanding root clear of leaves, trash and other debris.
by the supplier's representative. system, while at the same time taking care not to
* one tablet per one gallon container cause erosion. The precise watering reduction program J. PROTECTION: During the maintenance period, the
* two tablets per five gallon container XII. SEED LAWN PLANTING (IF APPLICABLE): shall be determined by the Landscape Architect. Contractor shall be responsible for maintaining
* three tablets per 15 gallon container adequate protection of all planting areas. Any
* four tablets per 20" and 24" box A. REFERENCE: Refer to paragraphs V, VI, VIII, for XIV. SCOPE OF EROSION CONTROL WORK: damaged areas shall be repaired at the Contractor's
* five tablets per 30" box finish grading, weed control, and soil preparation.
expense.
* six tablets per 36" box A. EROSION CONTROL: Installation will be required in
* seven tablets per 42" box B. PREPARATION: Cultivate to a depth of 2" below finish locations specifically delineated on the drawings or K. RE—HYDROSEEDING: The Contractor shall re—hydroseed
* eight tablets per 60" box grade, remove stones, foreign growth of any kind and as necessary due to field conditions. all hydroseed areas eroded or non—germinating at the
* nine tablets per 72" box extraneous matter, and grade to remove ridges and end of each 30 days of maintenance.
* ten tablets per 84" box depressions so that areas after settlement will 1. The surface of the slopes shall uniformly smooth
* ground cover plants planted from flats or liners in conform to the finish grade. Roll and rake lightly and even with all debris and rocks raked out. L IRRIGATION: All irrigation must be operating properly
2:1 or steeper slopes shall receive one 5 gram tablet until the surface is smooth, friable and of uniform The soil shall be sufficiently moist to permit and adjusted properly for efficient coverage and
per plant fine texture. the firm laying of erosion control matting and minimum overspray at the end of the maintenance
to prevent sloughing of topsoil. period.
C. SOWING: Sow lawn seed in the area designated on the
J. WATERING: When the pit has been backfilled to three— drawings at the rate as designated on the planting 2. The erosion control matting shall be laid with M. FINAL ACCEPTANCE: Will be given at the end of the
quarters of its depth water shall be poured about the notes. Sow the lawn in two directions. the direction of flow of surface drainage, and maintenance period for all planted areas once
roots. Air pockets shall be eliminated and backfill in accordance with the manufacturer's hydroseed germination and plant establishment has been
continued until the backfill is brought to the grade D. TOP DRESSING: Rake lightly, spread 1/4" of Par-5 top directions. The matting shall be cut to provide obtained and there are no barren areas larger than 3"
level. dressing with a mechanical spreader, roll with 200 lb. a visually pleasing slope. x 3". All plants must be in a healthy, growing
roller and water with a fine spray. condition as approved by the Landscape Architect and
K. COMPACTING: Backfill shall not be compacted around 3. The matting shall be stapled in place and firmly Owner.
the roots or ball of the plant during or after XIII. HYDROSEEDiNG SPECIFICATIONS (IF APPLICABLE): embedded by means of tamping or rolling, as
planting. The backfill on which the plant ball rests approved by the Owner, to ensure that the N. CONDITION OF SITE: During the maintenance period,
shall be lightly compacted. A. GENERAL: The hydro—mulch shall be applied in the form matting is in contact with the soil and that no keep the project neat and free from debris at all
of a slurry consisting of wood cellulose fibre, seed, erosion cart take place under the matting. times. Obtain the Owner's approval for onsite storage
M. STAKING: Stakes shall be driven to sufficient depth chemical additives, commercial fertilizer and water. of equipment or maintenance materials.
to hold tree rigid. Tree shall be supported by at When hydraulically sprayed on the soil surface the 4. Planting of turf, ground covers, shrubs and/or
least two ties (see details). hydromulching shall form a blotter like ground cover vines may be required in areas protected by XX. FINAL CONSTRUCTION INSPECTION AND FINAL
impregnated uniformly with seed and fertilizer and erosion control matting as specified in the MAINTENANCE INSPECTION:
0. PRUNING: Limbs, branches, canes and runners which shall allow the absorption of moisture and rain fall plans or as becomes necessary.
require trimming shall be removed to leave a clean cut to percolate to the underlying soil. hydro—mulch A. FINAL CONSTRUCTION INSPECTION: When all landscape
flush with trunk. (Pruning only as directed by the specifications may be superseded by the Horticultural XV. REPLACEMENTS: improvements hove been installed in accordance with
Landscape Architect). soils test. the plans and specifications the Contractor shall
A. GENERAL: The Contractor shall immediately replace notify the Landscape Architect and request a "Final
P. PLANTING BEDS: Planting beds shall be edged and B. SEED MIXES: Seed mixes to be used on this project are any and all plant materials which for any reason die Construction" inspection. If the Landscape Architect
cultivated to the line shown. Beds shall be brought designated on the plans and noted in the plant legend. or are damaged while under his care. Replacements determines the work to be substantially complete and
to a smooth even surface conforming to established C. GUARANTEE: The Landscape Contractor shall be shall be made with plants of like kind and size in the in conformance with plans and specifications, the
grades after full settlement has occurred. responsible for the quality of all labor and materials same manner as specified for the original planting. Contractor will be advised that the basic maintenance
as provided by subcontractors and suppliers, including period is started.
Xl. SHRUB COVER AREAS: seed mix, hydroslurry ingredients and their XVI. CLEAN—UP
application. 1. in order to be substantially complete, at least
A. REFERENCE: Refer to Paragraphs V. W. WI. for A. GENERAL: After all installation operations have been the following must have been finished:
finish grading, weed control, and soil preparation. completed remove all trash, excess soil, empty plant
containers and rubbish from the property. All scars, a. All fine grading, including elimination of
B. SOIL PREPARATION: Prepare the soil as per these ruts or other marks in the area caused by this work low points that hold runoff.
specifications and the planting Notes on the Planting shall be repaired and the ground left in a neat and b. A complete and operable irrigation system.
Plan orderly condition throughout the site. Contractor c. Installation of all plant materials.
shall pick up all trash resulting from this work no d. Seeding of all seeded areas.
less than each Friday before leaving the site, once a
week and/or the last working day each week. All trash
shall be removed completely from the site.
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