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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06080010.17LANDSCAPING PART 1 - GENERAL 1.01 Related Documents A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including Conditions, Specification Sections, apply to this Section. 1.02 Summary A. This Section includes the following: 1. Trees. 2. Shrubs. 3. Ground covers. 4. Plants. 5. Excavating and backfilling for trees, shrubs, ground covers and plants. 6. Removal of all rock encountered while installing drainage pits. 7. Placement of satisfactory fill and topsoil and final grading shown on drawings. 8. Topsoil and soil amendments. 9. Fertilizers and mulches. 10. Stakes and guys. 11. initial maintenance of landscape materials. B. Description: This work shall consist of furnishing, transporting, and installing all plants or other materials required for: 1. The establishment of landscape plantings community. 2. Post - planting maintenance until released by the Owner. An inspection will be conducted within one year of substantial completion. The Owner reserves the right to withhold the final 10% of contract amount until final acceptance inspection for complete job. 3. All remedial operations required to fulfill Contractor's obligations of these Specifications, the plans or as reasonably directed by the Owner. 4. Provide all exterior planting as shown on the drawings or inferable therefrom and /or as specified in accordance with the requirements of the Contract Documents. 5. These specifications include standards necessary for and incidental to the execution and completion of planting, including hauling and spreading of topsoil, and finished grading as indicated on the prepared drawings and specified herein. 6. Protection of existing features. During construction, protect all existing trees, shrubs, and other specified vegetation, site features and improvements, structures, and utilities specified herein and /or on submitted drawings. Removal or destruction of existing plantings is prohibited unless specifically authorized by the Owner. 1.03 Applicable Standards: ' I A rI­-ar Vct'c',al _70r ors ic, 7,_- Ca-­n' ) ,s ANSI A300. American National Standards Institute, 11 West 42nd Street, New York, NY 10036. A,rnericcr, S'U"', .. �urse� Si ;c ! -�ll� h_. " American Nursery and Landscape Association, 1250 Eye Street, NW, Suite 500, Washington, D.C. 20005. l _for•L.S 1y; The Staff of the L.H. Bailey Hortorium. 1976. MacMillan Publishing Co., New York. D. All standards shall include the latest additions and amendments as of the date of advertisement for bids. 1.03 Submittals: Submit the following unless directed otherwise by Landscape Architect or Owner: A. General: Submit each item in this Article according to the Conditions of the Contract Specification Sections. B. Product certificates signed by manufacturers certifying that their products comply with specified requirements. 1. Manufacturer's certified analysis for standard products. 2. Analysis for other materials by a recognized laboratory made according to methods established by the Association of Official Analytical Chemists, where applicable. 3. Label data substantiating that plants, trees, shrubs, and planting materials comply with specified requirements. C. Qualification data for firms and persons specified in the "Quality Assurance" Article to demonstrate their capabilities and experience. Include lists of completed projects with names and addresses, names and address of architects and owners, and other information specified. D. Submit name of wholesale nursery source for plants within bid package. Include nursery phone numbers so that availability can be checked. Contractor may be required to provide updated plant source information as the project progresses. Sources with similar soil types and climate are desirable. Sources south of USDA Zone 5 will not be accepted. E. Planting schedule indicating anticipated dates and locations for each type of planting. F. Maintenance instructions recommending procedures to be established by Owner for maintenance of landscaping during an entire year. Submit before expiration of required maintenance periods. 1.05 Quality Assurance: A. Installer Qualifications: Engage an experienced installer who has completed landscaping work similar in material, design, and extent to that indicated for this Project and with a record of successful landscape establishment. 1. Installer's Field Supervision: Require installer to maintain an experienced full -time supervisor on the Project site during times that landscaping is in progress. B. Source Quality Control: 1. General: A Certificate of Nursery inspection from each State Department of Agriculture from which plants originate and /or a dated, current year Indiana Department of Natural Resources Nursery Dealer Certificate. The nursery must verify whether or not they are under a Gypsy Moth Compliance Agreement between the DNR and the United States Department of Agriculture or under an MA Japanese Beetle Quarantine. All plant material shipped from nursery vendors subject to quarantines must be accompanied by a 1997 Certificate of Compliance for gypsy moth and /or Japanese Beetle. To determine if vendors are subject to quarantines, call the DNR supervisor of Plant Regulatory Services. 2. Provide quality, size, genus, species, and variety of trees and shrubs indicated, complying with applicable requirements of ANSI Z60.1 "American Standard for Nursery Stock." Provide healthy, vigorous stock grown in recognized nursery in accordance with good horticultural practice and free of disease, insects, eggs, larvae and defects such as knots, sun - scald, injuries, abrasions or disfigurement. 3. Do not make substitutions. If specified landscape material is not obtainable, submit proof of non - availability to Landscape Architect, together with proposal for use of equivalent material prior to bid submittal. 4. Analysis and Standards: Package standard products with manufacturer's certified analysis. For other materials, provide analysis by recognized laboratory made in accordance with methods established by the Association of Official Agriculture Chemists, wherever applicable. hr in r 5. Inspection: The Landscape Architect /Owne r may inspect trees and shrubs either at place of growth or at site before planting, for compliance with requirements for genus, species, variety, size, and quality. Architect retains right to further inspect trees and shrubs for size and condition of balls and root systems, insects, injuries and latent defects, and to reject unsatisfactory or defective material at any time during progress of work. Remove rejected trees or shrubs immediately from project site. C. Measurements: Measure trees and shrubs according to AND Z60.1 with branches and trunks or canes in their normal position. Do not prune to obtain required sizes. Take caliper measurements 6 inches (150 m) above ground for trees up to 4 inch (100 mm) caliper size, and 12 inches (300 mm) above ground for larger sizes. Measure main body of tree or shrub for height and spread; do not measure branches or roots tip- to-tip. 1.5 Delivery, Storage, and Handling: A• Packaged Materials: Deliver packaged materials in containers showing weight, analysis, and name of manufacturer. Protect materials from deterioration during delivery and while stored at site. B. Sod: Harvest, deliver, store, and handle sod according to the requirements of the American Sod Producers Association's (ASPA) "Specifications for Turfgrass Sod Materials and Transplanting /Installing." Time delivery so that sod will be placed within 24 hours after stripping. Protect sod against drying and breaking of rolled strips. C. Tress and Shrubs: Deliver freshly dug trees and shrubs. Do not prune before delivery, except as approved by Landscape Architect. Protect bark, branches, and root systems from sun - scald, drying, sweating, whipping, and other handling and tying damage. Do not bend or bind -tie trees or shrubs in such a manner as to destroy natural shape. Provide protective covering during delivery. Do not drop trees and shrubs during delivery. D. Handle balled and burlapped and container stock by the root ball. E. Deliver trees, shrubs, ground covers, and plants after preparations for planting have been completed and install immediately. If planting is delayed more than 6 hours after delivery, set planting materials in shade, protect from weather and mechanical damage, and keep roots moist. Do not deliver more plant material than can he planted in one day. If planting is delayed more than 6 hours: 1. Set balled stock on ground and cover ball with soil, peat moss, sawdust, or other acceptable material. 2. Do not remove container -grown stock from containers before time of planting. 3. Water root systems of trees and shrubs stored on site with a fine -mist spray. Water as often as necessary to maintain root systems in a moist condition. 1.06 Project Conditions: A. Utilities: Determine location of above grade and underground utilities and perform work in a manner which will avoid damage. Hand excavate, as required. Maintain grade stakes until removal is mutually agreed upon by parties concerned. B. Excavation: When conditions detrimental to plant growth are encountered, such as rubble fill, adverse drainage conditions, or obstructions, notify Landscape Architect before planting. 1.07 Coordination and Scheduling: A. Planting Time: Proceed with and complete landscape work as rapidly as portions of site become available, working within seasonal limitations for each kind of landscape work required. 1. Plant or install materials only when ground and backfill is not frozen. 2. Correlate planting with specified maintenance periods to provide maintenance from date of substantial completion. 3. Install plant material between Mach and June and /or between September and December (whichever contract allows). B. Coordination with Dirt Contractor: Plant trees and shrubs after final grades are established and prior to planting of lawns, unless otherwise acceptable to a Landscape Architect /Owner• 1.08 Warranty. A. General Warranty. The special warranty specified in this Article shall not deprive the Owner of other rights the Cwner may have under other provisions of the Contract Documents and shall be in addition to, and run concurrent with, other warranties made by the Contractor under requirements of the Contract Documents. B. Special Warranty. Warrant the following living planting materials for a period of one year after date of Final Completion, against defects including death and unsatisfactory growth, except for defects resulting from lack of adequate maintenance, neglect, or abuse by Owner, abnormal weather conditions unusual for warranty period, or incidents that are beyond Contractor's control. 1. Trees. 2. Shrubs. 3. Ground covers. 4. Plants. C. Remove and replace dead planting materials immediately unless required to plant in the succeeding planting season. D. Replace planting materials that are more than 25 percent (25 %) dead or in an unhealthy condition at end of warranty period. E. A limit of one replacement of each plant material will be required, except for losses or replacement due to failure to comply with requirements. 1.09 Tree and Shrub Maintenance: A. Maintain trees and shrubs by pruning, cultivating, watering, weeding, fertilizing, restoring planting saucers, tightening and repairing stakes and guy supports, and resetting to proper grades or vertical position, as required to establish healthy, viable plantings. Spray as required to keep trees and shrubs free of insects and disease. Restore or replace damaged tree wrappings. Maintain trees and shrubs for the following period: 1. Maintenance Period: 12 months following Substantial Completion. Maintenance should occur on a semi - monthly basis. 1.10 Ground Cover and Plant Maintenance: A. Maintain ground cover and plants by watering, weeding, fertilizing, and other operations as required to establish healthy, viable plantings for the following period: 1. Maintenance Period: 12 months following Substantial Completion. Maintenance should occur on a semi - monthly basis. Watering shall be coordinated with Owner. PART 2 - PRODUCTS 2.01 Plants: A. Plants shall be true to species and variety specified and nursery -grown in accordance with good horticultural practices under climatic conditions similar to those in the locality of the project for at least two years. They shall have been freshly dug (during the most recent favorable harvest season). 1. All plant names and descriptions shall be as defined in 2. All plants shall be grown and harvested in accordance with the Z _- c S ,. , ._ _ far l•k, ;,sery S,`0--,<. 3. Unless approved by the Landscape Architect, plants shall have been grown at a latitude not more than 200 miles (325 km) north or south of the latitude of the project unless the provenance of the plant can be documented to be compatible with the latitude and cold hardiness zone of the planting location. B. Unless specifically noted, all plants shall be of specimen quality, exceptionally n r heavy, symmetrical, and so trained or favored in development and appearance as to be unquestionably and outstandingly superior in form, compactness and symmetry. n They shall be sound, healthy, vigorous, well branched, and densely when in foliated e leaf; free of disease and insects, eggs, or larvae; and shall have healthy, well - developed root systems. They shall be free from physical damage or other conditions that would prevent vigorous growth. 1. Trees with multiple leaders, ,.nless specified, will be rejected. Trees with a damaged or crooked leader, bark abrasions, sun - scald, disfiguring knots, insect damage, or cuts of limbs over ? in. (20 mm) in diameter that are not completely closed will be rejected. C. Plants shall conform to the measurements specified, except that plants larger than those specified may be used if approved by the Landscape Architect. Use of larger plants shall not increase the contract price. If larger plants are approved, the root ball shall be increased in proportion to the size of the plant. 1. Caliper measurements shall be taken on the trunk 6 in. (150 mm) above the natural ground line for trees up to and including 4 in. (100 mm) in caliper, and 12 in. (300 mm) above the natural ground line for trees over 4 in. (100 mm) in caliper. Height and spread dimensions specified refer to the main body of the plant and not from branch tip to branch tip. Plants shall be measured when branches are in their normal position. If a range of sizes is given, no plant shall be less than the minimum size, and no less than 50 percent (507.) of the plans shall be as large as the maximum size specified. Measurements specified are minimum sizes acceptable after pruning, where pruning is required. Plants that meet measurements but do not possess a standard relationship between height and spread, according to the �r ° ; 7r S.`„'idorJ `Or b 'Scry �''k, shall be rejected. D. Substitutions of plant materials will not be permitted unless authorized in writing by the Landscape Architect. If proof is submitted in writing that a plant specified is not obtainable, consideration will be given to the nearest available size or similar variety, with a corresponding adjustr.ient of the contract price. E. The plant list at the end of this section , or on the drawing, is for the Contractor's information only, and no guarantee is expressed or implied that quantities therein are correct or that the list is complete. The Contractor shall ensure that all plant materials shown on the drawings are included in his or her bid. F. All plans shall be labeled by plant name. Labels shall be attached securely to all plants, and containers of plant materials when delivered. Plant labels shall be durable and legible, with informotion given in weather- resistant ink or embossed process lettering. G. Selection and Tagging: 1. Plants shall be subject to inspection for conformity to specification requirements and approval by the Landscape Architect at their place of growth and upon delivery. Such approval shall not impair the right of inspection and rejection during progress of the work. 2. A written request for the inspection of plant material at their place of growth shall be submitted to the Landscape Architect at least ten (10) calendar days prior to digging. This request shall state the place of growth and the quantity of plants to be inspected. The Landscape Architect may refuse inspection at this time if, in his or her judgment, sufficient quantities of plants are not available for inspection. 3. All plants shall be selected and tagged by the Landscape Architect at their place of growth. For distant material, photographs may be submitted for pre - inspection review. 4. All field grown deciduous trees shall be marked to indicate the trees north orientation in the nursery. Place a 1 in. diameter spot of white point onto the north side of the tree trunk within the bottom 12 inches of the trunk. H. Anti - Desiccants: 1. Anti - desiccants, if specified, are to be applied to plants in full leaf immediately before digging or as required by the Landscape Architect. Anti - desiccants are to be sprayed so that all leaves and branches are covered with a continuous protective film. 2. Anti - desiccant: shall be an emulsion specifically manufactured for agricultural use, which provides a protective film over plant surfaces. Anti - desiccants shall be delivered in containers of the manufacturer and shall be mixed according to the manufacturer's directions. Submit manufacturer literature for approval. I. Balled and Burlapped (B &B) Plant Materials: 1. Trees designated B &B shall be properly dug with firm, natural balls of soil retaining as many fibrous roots as possible, in sizes and shapes as specified in the �r cr �,a, :::a -coy t-,r 'l�l'S�ry Siv-k. Balls shall be firmly wrapped with nonsynthetic, rottable burlap and secured wit nails and heavy, nonsynthetic, rottable twine. The root collar shall be apparent at surface of ball. Trees with loose, broken, processed, or manufactured root balls will not be acceptable, except with special written approval before planting. J. Container Plants: 1• Plants grown in containers shall be of appropriate size for the container as specified in the most recent edition of the , nrsr,�:,,r, 1­-da1--7 `r/ sel . _f Eck and be free of circling roots on the exterior and interior of the root ball. 1. Container plants shall have been grown in the container long enough to have established roots throughout the growing medium. K. Bareroot and Collected Plants: 1. Plants designated as bareroot or collected plants shall conform to the ,'r,r -,. -,r ro U 1c, VL,rse-, Stock. 2. Bareroot material shall not be dug or installed after bud break or before dormancy. 1. Immediately after harvest ng plan's, protect frorn drying and darracr: u-i&l shipped ,inc delivered to tre planting site, yeotba'�Is shall be checked reaslcrly arc waterea „irflciently to maintain root viobiiity. M. Transportation and Storage of Plant Material: 1. Branches shall be tied with rope or twine only, and in such a manner that no damage will occur to the bark or branches. 2. During transportation of plant material, the Contractor shall exercise care to prevent injury and drying out of the trees. Should the roots be dried out, large branches broken, balls of earth broken or loosened, or areas of bark torn, the Landscape Architect may reject the injured tree(s) and order them replaced at no additional cost to the Owner. All loads of plants shall be covered at all times with tarpaulin or canvas. Loads that are not protected will be rejected. 3. All bareroot stock sent from the storage facility shall be adequately covered with wet soil, sawdust, woodchips, moss, peat, straw, hay, or other acceptable moisture - holding medium, and shall be covered with a tarpaulin or canvas. Loads that are not protected in the above manner may be rejected. 4. Plants must be protected at all times from sun or drying winds. Those that cannot be planted immediately on delivery shall be kept in the shade, well protected with soil, wet mulch or other acceptable material, and kept well watered. Plants shall not remain unplanted any longer than three (3) days after delivery. Plants i P hall not b e bound with wire bark or e or rope damage she ba eat an time so as to da a P Y 9 break branches. Plants shall be lifted and handled with suitable support of the soil ball to avoid damaging it. N. Mechanized Tree Spade Requirements: 1. Trees may be moved and planted with an approved mechanical tree spade. The tree spade shall move trees limited to the maximum size for a similar B &B root -ball diameter according to the i ,,r 'rcrl ;rcr :cc -r. ' r jrsr, ,'; S_� -cr or the manufacturer's maximum size recommendation for the tree spade being used, whichever is smaller, The machine shall be approved by the Landscape Architect prior to use. Trees shall be planted at the designated locations in the manner shown in the plans and in accordance with applicable sections of the specifications. 2.02 Tree and Shrub Material: A. General: Furnish nursery -grown trees and shrubs conforming to ANSI Z60.1, with healthy root systems developed by transplanting or root pruning. Provide well- shaped, fully- branched, healthy, vigorous stock free of disease, insects, eggs, larvae, and defects such as knots, sun - scald, injuries, abrasions, and disfigurement. 1. Soil balls shall not be broken or loose. If, when pulled, the stem or crown moves and the ball does not, the plant will be rejected. 2. The root flare should be at the soil line on top of the ball. The plant was planted too deep if you see the root flare deeper inside the ball with most of the roots near the bottom of the ball. If the uppermost roots are more than 4 inches below the top of the soil ball, the plant will be rejected. 3. Measure the width and depth of the root ball. Root systems must be in balance with the top of the plant. The roots must be of sufficient size to support the top of the plant. 4. Plants must have a balanced root system that is well distributed and not one- sided, circling or girdling. 5. Buds on plants (if visible) should be full, moist, and green inside when split apart. 6. Trees must have a defined central leader (leader) with a minimum of eight branches radiating to all sides of the tree. The tree is acceptable if it can be pruned to a center leader. 7. Minimum Tree Ball Requirement Size: Spade Size (D= Diameter); Deciduous Shade Trees (C= Caliper); Evergreen Trees (H= Height) D =34" C =2.5" D =38" C =3.0" D =44" C =35" D =48" C =4.0" D =28" H =6 ft. D =30" H =7 ft. D =44" H =12 ft. D =48" H =13 ft. D =48" H =14 ft. D =52" H =15 ft. 8. Container plants are to grow in containers for a minimum of 90 days prior to delivery. 9. Roots must fill the soil ball of the container grown plant. 10. Root bound plants will be rejected. B. Grade: Provide trees and shrubs of sizes and grades conforming to ANSI Z60.1 for type of trees and shrubs required. Trees and shrubs of a larger size may be used if acceptable to Landscape Architect, with a proportionate increase in size of roots or balls. 1. In size grading B &B trees, caliper shall take precedence over height. Where a minimum and maximum size (i.e. size range) is specified the average of the lot should approximate the midpoint of the specified size range. C. Label all trees and shrubs of each variety, size and caliper with a securely attached, waterproof tag bearing legible designation of botanical and common name 2.03 Shade and Flowering Trees: A. Shade Tr - well-balanced crown and ees• Single stem trees with straight trunk, , intact leader, of height and caliper indicated, conforming to ANSI Z60.1 for type of trees required. 1. Branching Height: As indicated in paragraph 2.4C. 2. Multistem or clump forms with 3 main trunks shall be provided when specified. B. Small Trees: Small upright or spreading type, branched or pruned naturally according to species and type, and with relationship of caliper, height, and branching recommended by ANSI Z60.1, and stem form as follows: 1. Form: Single stem. 2. Form: Multistem, clump, with 2 or more stems. 3. Form: Multistem, shrub, with multiple stems. C. Provide balled and burlapped trees. 2.04 Deciduous Shrubs: A. Form and Size: Deciduous shrubs with not less than the minimum number of canes required by and measured according to ANSI Z60.1 for type, shape, and height of shrub. B. Provide balled and burlapped deciduous shrubs.. 1. Container -grown deciduous shrubs will be acceptable in lieu of balled and burlapped deciduous shrubs subject to meeting ANSI Z60.1 limitations for container stock. 2.05 Ground Covers and Plants: A. Provide ground covers and plants established and well rooted in removable containers or integral peat pots and with not less than the minimum number and length of runners required by ANSI Z60.1 for the pot size indicated. 2.06 Grass Materials: A. Sod: Certified turfgrass sod complying with ASPA specifications for machine -cut thickness, size, strength, moisture content, and mowed height, and free of weeds and undesirable native grasses. Provide viable sod of uniform density, color, and texture, strongly rooted, and capable of vigorous growth and development when planted. B. Seed: Seed mixture "R" as described in Section 621.06 of the 1999 Indiana Department of Transportation Standard Specifications Section 621.06 (a). C. Mulch: Mulch method A or B as described in Section 621.05 of 1999 Indiana Department of Transportation Standard Specifications and Section 621.05 ?. 2.07 Fill Material: A. Satisfactory Fill Materials: ASTMD 2487 soil classification groups GW, GP, GM, SW, SP and SM; free of rock or gravel larger than 2 inches (50 n in any dimension, debris, water, frozen materials, vegetation and other deleterious matter. B. Topsoil: Provide topsoil that is fertile, friable, natural loam, surface soil, reasonably free of subsoil, clay, limps, brush, weeds and other litter, and free of roots, stumps, stones larger than 1 inch in any direction, and other extraneous or toxic matter harmful to plant growth. Topsoil shall contain a minimum two percent (2 %) organic matter. 1. Topsoil Source: Import topsoil from off -site sources. Obtain topsoil from naturally well- drained sites where topsoil occurs at least 4 inches (100 mm) deep; do not obtain from bogs or marshes. C. Drainage Fill: Washed evenly graded mixture of crushed stone with 100 percent (100 %) passing a 1 �1h inch sieve, and not more than 5 percent passing a No. 8 sieve. 2.08 Fertilizer: A. Commercial Fertilizer: Commercial -grade complete fertilizer of neutral character, consisting of fast- and slow- nitrogen, 50 percent (50 %) derived from natural organic sources of urea -form, phosphorous, and potassium in the following composition: 1. Slow- Release Fertilizer for Trees and Shrubs: Granular fertilizer consisting of 50 percent (50 %) water - insoluble nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium in the following composition: a. Composition: 5 percent (5 %) nitrogen, 10 percent (10 %) phosphorous, and 5 percent (5 %) potassium, by weight. 2. Fertilizer for reconditioning of lawns: 1 lb. Per 1,000 sq. ft. of actual nitrogen, 4 percent (47.) phosphorous, and 2 percent (2 %) potassium be weight. 2.09 Mulches: A• Organic Mulch: Organic mulch, free from deleterious materials and suitable as a top dressing of trees and shrubs, consisting of the following: 1. Type: Shredded hardwood bark. 2.10 Stakes and Guys: A. Upright and Guy Stakes: Rough -sawn, sound, new hardwood, redwood, or pressure - preservative- treated softwood, free of knots, holes, cross grain, and other defects 2 by 2 inches (50 by 50 mm) by length indicated, pointed at one end. B. Upright Tree Stake and Tie Wire: ASTM A641 (ASTM A 641M), Class 1, galvanized -steel wire, 2- strand, twisted, 0.106 inch (2.7 mm) in diameter. 16 inch diameter, galvanized-steel cable C. Tree Guy Cable: 5-strand, 3 4.8 mm with zinc - coated turn buckles, 3 inch (75 mm) long minimum, with two 3/8 inch (10 mm) galvanized eyebolts, All guy wires shall be marked with white flags to prevent safety hazard. D. Hose Chafing Guard: Reinforced rubber or plastic hose a least 1h inch (13 mm) in diameter, black, cut to lengths required to protect tree trunks from damage. E. Trunk -Wrap Tape: Two layers of crinkled paper cemented together with bituminous material, 4 inches (102 mm) wide minimum, with stretch factor of 33 percent. PART 3 - EXECUTION 3.01 Examination: A. Examine areas to receive landscaping for compliance with requirements and for conditions affecting performance of work of the Section. Do not proceed with installation until unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected. 3.02 Preparation: A. Lay out individual tree and shrub locations and areas for multiple plantings. Stake locations, and secure Owner's /Landscape Architect's acceptance before the start of planting work. Make minor adjustments as may be required. 3.03 Planting Soil Preparation: A. Before mixing, clean topsoil of roots, plants, sods, stones, clay lumps, and other extraneous materials harmful to plant growth. B. Mix soil amendments as specified on planting details. Mix fertilizers with topsoil at rates indicated. Delay mixing fertilizer if planting does not follow placing of planting soil within a few days. C. For tree pit or trench backfill, mix planting soil before backfilling and stockpile at site. 1. Provide specified fertilizer at a rate of: a. Shade tree - 2 pounds per inch of caliper. b. Small trees - 1 pound per inch of caliper. D. For planting beds, mix planting soil either prior to planting or apply on surface of topsoil and mix thoroughly before planting. 1. Apply specified commercial fertilizer at rates and thoroughly mix into upper 2 of topsoil. Provide specified fertilizer at the following rates: a. Shrubs - /a pound per foot height or spread. b. Evergreens - 1/8 pound per foot height or spread. c. Herbaceous Plants - 1/8 pound per plant. 3.04 Ground Cover and Perennial Plant Bed Preparation: A. Till soil in beds to a minimum depth of 8 inches (200 mm) and mix with specified fertilizers, 1. Use fertilizer at a rate of 2 pounds per 100 square feet. 3.05 Excavation for Trees and Shrubs: A. Pits and Trenches: Excavate with vertical sides and with bottom of excavation slightly raised at center to assist drainage. Loosen hard subsoil in bottom of excavation. 1. Balled and Burlapped Trees and Shrubs: Excavate approximately 2 times as wide as ball diameter and equal to ball depth, plus the following setting layer depth: a. Setting Layer: Allow 3 inches (75 mm) of planting soil. 2. Container -Grown Shrubs: Excavate to container width and depth, plus the following settin -la er depth: g y p a. Setting Layer: Allow 3 inches (75 mm) of planting soil. B. Dispose of subsoil removed from landscape excavations. Do not mix with planting soil or use as backfill. C. Obstructions: Notify Landscape Architect if unexpected rock or obstructions detrimental to trees or shrubs are encountered in excavations. 1. Hardpan Layer: Drill 6 inch (150 mm) diameter holes into free - draining strata or to a depth of 10 feet (3 m), whichever is less, and backfill with free - draining material. D. Drainage: Notify Landscape Architect if subsoil conditions evidence unexpected water seepage or retention in tree or shrub pits. 1. Landscape Architect has the option to require the installation of 8" drainage pits at the bottom of the ball excavation to facilitate drainage. Use an 8" auger to dig 36" deep pit. Fill pit with washed drainage fill. 2. Rock's excavation includes removal and disposal of rock material and obstructions encountered that can be removed by the following heavy -duty rock excavating equipment. a. Rock material includes boulders 1h cu. yd. (0.38 cu.m.) or more in volume and rock in beds, ledges, unstratified masses, and conglomerate deposits. 3. Rock excavating equipment for tree pits shall be equivalent to Caterpillar Model No. 215D LC track - mounted hydraulic excavator, equipped with a 42 inch (1050 mm) wide short -tip radius rock bucket, rated at not less than 120 hp (89 kW) flywheel power with bucket - curling force of not less than 25,000 LB (111 kN) and stick -crowd force of not less than 18,700 LB (83 kN), measured according to SAE Standard J1179. 4. Do not excavate rock until it has been cross - sectioned by Landscape Architect. E. Fill excavations with water and allow it percolate out, before placing setting layer and positioning trees and shrubs. 3.06 Planting Trees and Shrubs: A. Set balled and burlapped stock plumb and in center of it or trench with top of ball raised above adjacent finish grades as indicated. 1. Place stock on setting layer of compacted planting soil. 2. Remove burlap and wire baskets from tops of balls and partially from sides, but do not remove from under balls. Remove pallets, if any, before setting. Do not use planting stock if ball is cracked or broken before or during planting operation. 3. Place backfill around ball in layers, tamping to settle backfill and eliminate voids and air pockets. When pit is approximately ih backfilled, water thoroughly before placing remainder of backfill. Repeat watering until no more is absorbed. Water again after placing and tamping final layer of backfill. B. Set container -grown stack plumb and in center of pit or trench with top of ball raised above adjacent finish grades as indicated. 1. Carefully remove containers so as not to damage root balls. 2. Place stock on setting layer of compacted planting soil, 3. Place backfill around ball in layers, tamping to settle backfill and eliminate voids and air pockets. When pit is approximately `h backfilled, water thoroughly before placing remainder of backfill. Repeat watering until no more is absorbed. Water again after placing and tamping final layer of backfill. C. Dish and tamp top of backfill to form a 3 inch (75 mm) high mound around the rim of the pit. Do not cover top of root ball with backfill. D. Wrap trees of 2 inch (50 mm) caliper and larger with trunk -wrap tape. Start at base of trunk and spiral cover trunk to height of first branches. Overlap wrap, exposing half the width, and securely attach without causing girdling. Inspect tree trunks for injury, improper pruning, and insect infestation and take corrective measures required before wrapping. 3.07 Tree and Shrub Pruning: A. Prune, thin, and shape trees and shrubs as directed by Landscape Architect. 3.08 Tree and Shrub Guy Staking: A. Upright Staking and Tying: Stake trees of 2 through 5 inch (50 through 125 mm) caliper, Stake trees of less than 2 inch (50 mm) caliper only as required to prevent wind tip -out. Use a minimum of 2 stakes of length required to penetrate at least 18 inches (450 mm) below bottom of backfilled excavation and to extend at least 73 inches (1800 mm) above grade. Set vertical stakes and space to avoid penetrating balls or root masses. Support trees with 2 strands of tie wire encased in hose sections at contact points with tree trunk. Allow enough slack to avoid rigid restraint of trees. B. Guying and Staking: Guy and stake trees exceeding 14 feet (4.2 m) and more than 3 inch (75 mm) caliper unless otherwise indicated. Securely attach no fewer than 3 guys to stakes 30 inches (760 mm) long, driven to grade. Attach flags to each guy wire, 30 inches (760 mm) above finish grade. Wrap trunk with tape as shown on details. 3.09 Planting Ground Cover and Pli A. Space ground cover and plants as indicated. B. Dig holes large enough to allow spreading of roots, and backfill with planting soil. Work soil around roots to eliminate air pockets and leave a slight saucer indentation around plants to hold water. Water thoroughly after planting, taking care not to cover plant crowns with wet soil. 3.10 Fill: A. Preparation: Remove vegetation, topsoil, debris, wet and unsatisfactory soil materials, obstructions, and deleterious materials from ground surface prior to placing fills. B. When subgrade or existing ground surface to receive fill has a density less than that required for fill, break up ground surface to depth required, pulverize, moisture - condition or aerate sail and recompoct to required density. C. Place fill material in layers to required elevations for each location listed below. 1. Under grass, use satisfactory excavated or borrow soil material. D. Place fill materials in layers not more than 8 inches (200 mm) in loose depth for material compacted by heavy compaction equipment, and not more than 4 inches (100 mm) in loose depth for material compacted by hand - operated tampers. E. Place backfill and fill materials evenly on all sides of structures to required elevations. Place backfill and fill uniformly along the full length of each structure. F. Percentoge of Maximum Dry Density Requirements; Compact soil to not less than the following percentages of maximum dry density according to ASTM D 1557: 1. Under lawn or unpaved areas, compact the top 6 inches (150 mm) below subgrade and each layer of backfill or fill material at 80 percent (80 %) maximum dry density. 3.11 Grading: A. General: Uniformly grade areas to a smooth surface, free from irregular surface changes. Comply with compact requirements and grade to cross sections, lines, and elevations indicated. 1. Provide a smooth transition between existing adjacent grades and new grades. 2. Cut out soft spots, fill low spots, and trim high spots to conform to required surface tolerances. B. Site Grading: Slope grades to prevent ponding. Finish subgrades to required elevations within h". 3.12 Final Grading and Placement of Topsoil: A. Loosen subgrade and lawn area to a minimum depth of 4 inches. Remove stones measuring over 1 -1.2 inches in any dimension. Remove sticks, roots, rubbish, and other extraneous matter. Limit preparation to areas which will be planted promptly after preparation. 1. Spread topsoil to minimum depth required to meet lines, grades, and elevations shown, after light rolling and natural settlement. Minimum depth of topsoil shall be 4 inches unless otherwise indicated. In tree and shrub planting areas there shall be 18" - 24" topsoil. Around the plant, at least in an area equal to the plants' mature canopy size. 2. Place approximately "rh of total amount of topsoil required. Work into top of loosened subgrade to create a transition layer and then place remainder of topsoil. 3.13 Reconditioning La wn and Seed in g of Berms: A. Recondition existing lawn areas or other Contractor's work damaged by operations, including storage of materials or equipment and movement of vehicles. Seed all berms installed by Landscape Contractors that are not in on existing lawn. Sod all berms installed by Landscape Contractor that are in existing lawns. B• Remove sod and vegetation from damaged lawn areas; do not bury into soil. Remove topsoil containing foreign materials resulting from Contractor's operations, including oil drippings, fuel spills, stone, gravel, and other construction materials, and replace with new topsoil. C. Where substantial lawn remains, mow, dethatch, core aerate, and rake. Remove weeds before seeding. Where weeds are extensive, apply selective herbicides as required. Do not use pre- emergence herbicides. D. Remove waste and foreign mater^Is, including weeds, soil cores, grass, vegetation, and turf, and legally dispose of it off the Owner's property. E. Till stripped, bare, and compacted areas thoroughly to a depth of 6 inches (150 mm). F. Apply initial fertilizers and mix thoroughly into top 4 inches (1000 mm) of soil. Fertilizer shall provide 1 lb. Per 1,000 sq. ft. of actual nitrogen, 4 percent (4 %) phosphorous, and 2 percent (2 %) potassium by weight. Provide new planting soil as required t fill low spots and meet new finish grades. G. Apply sod, or seed and mulch as stated in Section 621.05 and 621.06 of the 1999 Indiana Department of Transportation Standard Specification. H. Water newly planted areas and keep moist until new grass is established. I. This work is not paid for directly but is included in the cost of other items. 3.14 Mulching: A. Mulch backfilled surfaces of pits, trenches, planted areas, and other areas indicated. B. Organic Mulch: Apply the following average thickness of organic mulch and finish level with adjacent finish grades. Do not place mulch against trunks or stems. 1. Thickness: 3 inches (75 mm). 3.15 Cleanup and Protection: A. During landscaping, keep pov ,3ments clean and work area in on orderly condition. B. Protect landscaping from damage due to landscape operations, operations by other contractors and trades, and trespassers. Maintain protection during installation and maintenance periods. Treat, repair, or replace damaged landscape work as directed. 3.16 Disposal of Surplus and Waste Materials: A. Disposal: Remove surplus soil and waste material, including excess subsoil, unsuitable soil, trash and debris, and legally dispose of it off the Owner's property. 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