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HomeMy WebLinkAboutL-1.1.0 PLANTING DETAILSHARVEST CHURCHPRELIMINARYCONSTRUCTIONNOT FOR DIRECTORY PATH: R:\Active\Bryan Lacey\Harvest Bible\Cad\PLANS 2023FILENAME: L1.1 PLANTING DETAILS.dwgDATE/USER: 1/5/2024 4:32 AM / LCPDevelopment ConsultantsTransportation &L1.1 L1.1PLANTING DETAILSLANDSCAPE PLANTING SPECIFICATIONS QUALIFICATIONS OF LANDSCAPE CONTRACTOR 1. The landscaping shall be performed by a single firm specializing in landscape planting. 2. A list of successfully completed projects of this type, size and nature may be requested by the Owner for further qualification measures. 3. The Landscape Contractor must hold a valid Nursery and Floral Certificate issued by the Indiana Department of Agriculture, as well as operate under a Commercial Pesticide Applicator License - issued by either the Indiana Department of Agriculture or the Indiana Structural Pest Control Board. SCOPE OF WORK 1. Work covered by these sections includes the furnishing of any paying for all materials, labor, services, equipment, licenses, taxes and any other items that are necessary for the execution, installation and completion of all work, specified herein and / or shown on the Landscape Plan. 2. All work shall be performed in accordance with all applicable laws, codes and regulations required by authorities having jurisdiction over such work and provide all inspections and permits required by federal, state and local authorities in supply, transportation and installation of materials. 3. The Landscape Contractor is responsible for the verification of all underground utility lines (telephone, gas, water, electrical, cable, television, etc...) prior to the start of any work. PLANT MATERIALS 1. Provide plants typical of their species or variety, with normal, densely developed branches and vigorous, fibrous root systems. 2. Provide only sound, healthy, vigorous plants free from defects, disfiguring knots, sunscald injuries, frost cracks, abrasions of the bark, plant disease, insect eggs, borers and all other forms of infestation. 3. All plants shall be balled and burlapped or container grown as specified. No container grown stock will be accepted if it is root bound. All root wrapping material made of synthetics shall be removed at time of planting. 4. All material shall conform to the guidelines established by the American Association of Nurseryman. 5. Cracked or mushroomed rootballs are not acceptable. 6. Caliper measurement for standard (single trunk) trees shall be taken as follows: Six inches above the natural grade line for trees up to and including four inches in caliper; and twelve inches above the natural grade line for trees exceeding four inches in caliper - unless specified differently on the Landscape Plan. 7. Multi-trunk trees shall be measured by their overall planted height. PRODUCTS 1. All manufactured products will be new. 2. Topsoil: A friable, loamy topsoil (or silty sand) with minimal clay clods. 3. Planting Mix: An equal part mixture of topsoil, sand and compost. 4. Starter Fertilizer: A 13-13-13 ratio with 25% scu, 5% sulfur, 2% iron and additional micronutrients. 5. Pre-Emergence: Any granular, non-staining pre-emergence that is labeled for the specific ornamentals or turf it will be utilized on. A pre-emergence herbicide is to be applied per the manufacturer's labeled rates. 6. Mulch: As specified on the planting plan - well decomposed. 7. Steel Edging: Professional steel edging, 14 gauge thick x 4 inches wide factory painted dark green. Acceptable manufacturers include Col-Met or approved equal. 8. Weed Barrier: A 5 ounce, woven, needle-punched fabric. Acceptable product includes DeWitt' Pro 5, or approved equal. 9. Tree Stakes: 6' green metal t-posts 10. Tree Chain: 1" wide plastic tree chain TREE PLANTING 1. Tree holes shall be excavated to a width of two times the width of the rootball, and to a depth equal to the depth of the rootball (less two inches). 2. Scarify the sides and bottom of the tree hole prior to the placement of the tree. Remove any glazing that may have been caused during the excavation of the hole. 3. Install the tree so the top of the rootball is one to two inches above the surrounding grade. 4. Backfill the tree hole utilizing the existing topsoil from on-site. Clay, rocks and other debris shall be removed from the soil prior to the backfill. Should additional soil be required to accomplish this task, import additional topsoil from off-site, add no additional cost to the Owner. 5. The total number of tree stakes (beyond the minimum's listed below) will be left to the Landscape Contractor's discretion. Should any trees fall or lean, it will be the responsibility of the Landscape Contractor to straighten the tree, or replace it should it become damaged. Tree staking will consists of, at a minimum: 15 - 30 gal Trees (2) Stakes per Tree 45 - 100 gal Trees (3) Stakes per Tree Multi-Trunk Trees No Minimum 6. Upon completion of the planting, an earth watering basin will be constructed around the tree. The interior of the tree ring will then be covered with the weed barrier cloth, and topdressed with a three inch layer of mulch. SHRUB AND GROUNDCOVER PLANTING 1. Upon approval of the grade left by the General Contractor, the Landscape Contractor will rototill the proposed bed locations (BEFORE adding the imported soil). A four inch depth of the specified planting mix will then be evenly spread over the designated bed area. The planting bed will then be rototilled AGAIN , and a pre-emerence and starter fertilizer will be applied. 2. The planting bed will then be hand raked smooth and crowned for proper drainage. 3. Dig the hold twice as wide as the plant's rootball. Install the plant in the hole. Backfill around the plant. 4. Install the weed barrier cloth, overlapping it at the ends. Utilize steel staples to keep the weed barrier cloth in place. 5. A two inch depth of mulch will then be installed as a top dressing, covering the entire planting area. TURF AREA PREPARATION 1. The General Contractor will leave all turf areas (excluding the detention ponds) at two (2) inches below final grade. The Landscape Contractor shall import and spread a compacted two inch depth of loamy topsoil - ensuring the soil is compacted. 2. Landscape Contractor will ensure all areas are crowned for proper drainage 3. Apply the starter fertilizer. SODDING 1. Sod variety to be as specified on the Landscape Plan. 2. Lay sod within 24 hours from the time of stripping. Do not lay if the ground is frozen. 3. Lay the sod to form a solid mass with tightly fitted joints. Butt ends and sides of sod strips - do not overlap. Stagger strips to offset joints in adjacent courses. 4. Water the sod thoroughly with a fine spray immediately after planting to obtain at least six inches of penetration into the soil below the sod. 5. Roll the sod to ensure good contact of the sod's root system with the soil underneath. HYDROMULCHING 1. The hydromulch mix (per 1,000 sf) shall be as follows: 35#Cellulose Fiber Mulch 2#Fescue Seed 1#Annual Rye Seed 10#15-15-15 Water Soluble Fertilizer CLEAN UP 1. During landscape preparation and planting, keep all pavement clean and all work areas in a neat, orderly condition. 2. All excavated materialswill be disposed of legally off the project site. INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE 1. Upon completion of the work, provide the site clean and free of materials and suitable fro use as intended. 2. When the planting work is completed, the Owner will make an inspection to determine acceptability. 3. When the inspected planting work does not comply with the contract documents, replace the rejected work within 24 hours. 4. Landscape maintenance will continue until re-inspected by the Owner and found to be acceptable. Once acceptable, Final Acceptance will be issued, and the required maintenance period will commence. LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE 1. The maintenance period shall commence once Final Acceptance has been issued by the Owner, and shall continue for a period of ninety (90) days. 2. The monitoring and scheduling of the irrigation system will be the responsibility of the Landscape Contractor during this time. Coordinate all scheduling and any access requirements with the Owner. 3. Landscape maintenance shall include, but not be limited to: WEEKLY SITE VISITS FOR mowing, edging, blowing, weeding, trimming, pruning, fertilizing, weed control, insect control, disease control, re-staking, re-setting of plants to their proper grade or their upright position, and any other means to keep the plantings healthy, free of insects and diseases, and in a continual thriving condition. WARRANTY PERIOD, PLANT GUARANTEE AND REPLACEMENTS 1. Plant materials supplied shall be warrantied to remain alive and healthy for a period of twelve (12) months after the date of Final Acceptance by Owner {seasonal annuals for 90 days from Final Acceptance}. Plants in an impaired, dead or dying condition after initial acceptance or within the warranty period shall be removed and replaced immediately to the satisfaction of the Owner. RECORD DRAWINGS 1. Provide a minimum of (2) copies of record drawings to the Owner upon completion of work. A record drawing is a record of all changes that occurred in the field and that are documented through change orders, addenda, or contractor/consultant drawing markups.