HomeMy WebLinkAboutRiver Rd Shops Approved Landscape Plans146TH STREET
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PLANTING LEGEND
TREES
SYRE Syringa reticulata 'Ivory Silk'2" cal., B&BIvory Silk Japanese Tree Lilac
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SPACING QUANTITY REMARKS
Landscape Designers & Consultants
(800) 680 6630
2500 CityWest Blvd, Ste 300
Houston, TX 77042
www.landscape-consultants.net
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PERIMETER LANDSCAPE
STREET TREES REQUIRED - 146TH STREET:5 TREES (1 PER 50 LF OF FRONTAGE MAX, 236 LF TOTAL)
STREET TREES PROVIDED - 146TH STREET:5 TREES
STREET TREES REQUIRED - RIVER ROAD:10 TREES (1 PER 50 LF OF FRONTAGE MAX, 491 LF TOTAL)
STREET TREES PROVIDED - RIVER ROAD:10 TREES
BUILDING BASE LANDSCAPE
LENGTH FACING R.O.W.:430 LF
SHADE TREES REQUIRED:13 SHADE TREES (3 TREES/100 LF)
SHADE TREES PROVIDED:13 SHADE TREES
ORNAMENTAL TREES REQUIRED:13 ORNAMENTAL TREES (3 TREES/100 LF)
ORNAMENTAL TREES PROVIDED:13 ORNAMENTAL TREES
SHRUBS REQUIRED:65 SHRUBS (15 SHRUBS/100 LF)
SHRUBS PROVIDED:190 SHRUBS
PARKING LOT LANDSCAPE
PARKING SPACES:249 SPACES
TREES REQUIRED:28 TREES (1 TREE/9 SPACES)
TREES PROVIDED:28 TREES
PERIMETER VISIBLE FROM R.O.W.:187 LF
SHADE TREES REQUIRED:7 TREES (4 TREES/100 LF)
SHADE TREES PROVIDED:7 TREES
SHRUBS OR ORNAMENTAL GRASSES REQUIRED:47 SHRUBS (25 SHRUBS OR GRASSES/100 LF)
SHRUBS OR ORNAMENTAL GRASSES PROVIDED:98 SHRUBS/GRASSES
LANDSCAPE CALCULATIONS
10'-12' high; street tree
SHRUBS
TURF AND SEED
PERENNIALS
Achillea 'Terra Cotta'ACTC
PHSE Physocarpus opulifolius 'Seward'
IRGE Iris germanica
#5 cont.
#1 cont.
#1 cont.
Terra Cotta Yarrow
Summer Wine Ninebark
Tall Bearded Iris
60" o.c.
12" o.c.
18" o.c.
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48" o.c.
Goldflame Spiraea
Sunny Knock Out Rose
#3 cont.
#3 cont.
Spiraea japonica 'Goldflame'SPGO
Rosa 'Radsunny'RORA
18560" o.c.Densi Yew 18" B&BTaxus x media 'Densiformis'TADE
Even mix: blue/yellow varieties
18" high min. at planting
18" high min. at planting
18" high min. at planting
6.6%
Totals:76100%
18.4%14Per planSilver LindenTilia tomentosaTITO 2.5" cal., B&B 12'-14' high; parking lot tree
3 PHSE
42 TADE
5 SYRE
3 TADE
4 PHSE
7 TADE
19 SPGO
4 PHSE
7 TADE
4 PHSE
12 TADE
4 CLLU
4 CECA
3 CECA
4 QUMU
2 TITO
7 TITO
1 CLLU
2 TITO
1 TITO
1 TITO
2 CLLU
1 TITO
2 PRVI
5 PRVI
10 GYDI
20 SPGO
3 PHSE
20 SPGO
6 CECA
5 QUMU
3 QUMU
2 QUMU
5 IRGE
7 ACTC
5 IRGE
2 TADE
25 ACTC
3 RORA
25 ACTC
5 IRGE
3 RORA
5 IRGE
2 TADE
4 CLLU
7 ACTC
CECA Cercis canadensis 'Appalachian Red'
CLLU Cladrastis lutea
GYDI Gymnocladus dioica
Appalachian Eastern Redbud
Yellowwood
Kentucky Coffee Tree
Per plan
Per plan
Per plan
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7Per planCanada Red ChokecherryPrunus virginiana 'Canada Red'PRVI
1.5" cal., B&B 8'-10' high; bldg. base ornamental tree
2.5" cal., B&B 12'-14' high; bldg. base shade tree
2.5" cal., B&B 12'-14' high; street tree
1.5" cal., B&B 8'-10' high; parking lot perimeter tree
12'-14' high; parking lot tree2.5" cal., B&BQUMUQuercus muhlenbergii Chinquapin Oak Per plan 14 18.4%
9.2%
13.2%
17.1%
17.1%
15' GREENBELT
1 CLLU
1 CLLU
1 TADE
21 SPGO
9 RORA
16 TADE
3 RORA
7 TADE
22 SPGO
9 IRGE
25 ACTC
9 TADE
10 SPGO
24 SPGO
5 TADE
9 TADE
9 TADE
NO EARTHWORK DISTURBING ACTIVITY MAY COMMENCE
UNTIL A STORM WATER MANAGEMENT PERMIT IS OBTAINED.
9 PHSE
FUTURE
DEVELOPMENT
(NOT A PART)
MULCH STRIPS
3 TADE
8 PHSE
14 SPGO
10 TADE
9 SPGO
6 PHSE
11 SPGO
10 PHSE
2 PHSE
8 SPGO
41 TADE
PLANTING SPECIFICATIONS
GENERAL
A.QUALIFICATIONS OF LANDSCAPE CONTRACTOR
1.ALL LANDSCAPE WORK SHOWN ON THESE PLANS 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 CONTRACTOR'S LICENSE ISSUED BY THE
APPROPRIATE LOCAL JURISDICTION.
B.SCOPE OF WORK
1.WORK COVERED BY THESE SECTIONS INCLUDES THE FURNISHING AND PAYMENT OF 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 PLANS, NOTES, AND DETAILS.
2.ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE LAWS, CODES AND
REGULATIONS REQUIRED BY AUTHORITIES HAVING JURISDICTION OVER SUCH WORK, INCLUDING ALL
INSPECTIONS AND PERMITS REQUIRED BY FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL AUTHORITIES IN SUPPLY,
TRANSPORTATION AND INSTALLATION OF MATERIALS.
3.THE LANDSCAPE CONTRACTOR SHALL VERIFY THE LOCATION OF ALL UNDERGROUND UTILITY LINES
(WATER, SEWER, ELECTRICAL, TELEPHONE, GAS, CABLE, TELEVISION, ETC.) PRIOR TO THE START OF
ANY WORK.
PRODUCTS
A.ALL MANUFACTURED PRODUCTS SHALL BE NEW.
B.CONTAINER AND BALLED-AND-BURLAPPED PLANTS:
1.FURNISH NURSERY-GROWN PLANTS COMPLYING WITH ANSI Z60.1-2004. 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. ALL PLANTS WITHIN A
SPECIES SHALL HAVE SIMILAR SIZE, AND SHALL BE OF A FORM TYPICAL FOR THE SPECIES. ALL TREES
SHALL BE OBTAINED FROM SOURCES WITHIN 200 MILES OF THE PROJECT SITE, AND WITH SIMILAR
CLIMACTIC CONDITIONS.
2.ROOT SYSTEMS SHALL BE HEALTHY, DENSELY BRANCHED, FIBROUS ROOT SYSTEMS, NON-POT-BOUND,
FREE FROM ENCIRCLING AND/OR GIRDLING ROOTS, AND FREE FROM ANY OTHER ROOT DEFECTS
(SUCH AS J-SHAPED ROOTS).
3.ANY PLANT DEEMED UNACCEPTABLE BY THE LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT OR OWNER SHALL BE
IMMEDIATELY REMOVED FROM THE SITE AND SHALL BE REPLACED WITH AN ACCEPTBLE PLANT OF LIKE
TYPE AND SIZE AT THE CONTRACTOR'S OWN EXPENSE. ANY PLANTS APPEARING TO BE UNHEALTHY,
EVEN IF DETERMINED TO STILL BE ALIVE, SHALL NOT BE ACCEPTED. THE LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT AND
OWNER SHALL BE THE SOLE JUDGES AS TO THE ACCEPTABILITY OF PLANT MATERIAL.
4.ALL TREES SHALL BE STANDARD IN FORM, UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED. TREES WITH CENTRAL
LEADERS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED IF LEADER IS DAMAGED OR REMOVED. PRUNE ALL DAMAGED TWIGS
AFTER PLANTING.
5.CALIPER MEASUREMENTS FOR STANDARD (SINGLE TRUNK) TREES SHALL BE AS FOLLOWS: SIX INCHES
ABOVE THE ROOT FLARE FOR TREES UP TO AND INCLUDING FOUR INCHES IN CALIPER, AND TWELVE
INCHES ABOVE THE ROOT FLARE FOR TREES EXCEEDING FOUR INCHES IN CALIPER.
6.MULTI-TRUNK TREES SHALL BE MEASURED BY THEIR OVERALL HEIGHT, MEASURED FROM THE TOP OF
THE ROOT BALL.
7.ANY TREE OR SHRUB SHOWN TO HAVE EXCESS SOIL PLACED ON TOP OF THE ROOT BALL, SO THAT
THE ROOT FLARE HAS BEEN COMPLETELY COVERED, SHALL BE REJECTED.
C.SOD: PROVIDE WELL-ROOTED SOD OF THE VARIETY NOTED ON THE PLANS. SOD SHALL BE CUT FROM
HEALTHY, MATURE TURF WITH SOIL THICKNESS OF 3/4" TO 1". EACH PALLET OF SOD SHALL BE
ACCOMPANIED BY A CERTIFICATE FROM SUPPLIER STATING THE COMPOSITION OF THE SOD.
D.SEED: PROVIDE BLEND OF SPECIES AND VARIETIES AS NOTED ON THE PLANS, WITH MAXIMUM
PERCENTAGES OF PURITY, GERMINATION, AND MINIMUM PERCENTAGE OF WEED SEED AS INDICATED ON
PLANS. EACH BAG OF SEED SHALL BE ACCOMPANIED BY A TAG FROM THE SUPPLIER INDICATING THE
COMPOSITION OF THE SEED.
E.TOPSOIL: SANDY TO CLAY LOAM TOPSOIL, FREE OF STONES LARGER THAN ½ INCH, FOREIGN MATTER,
PLANTS, ROOTS, AND SEEDS.
F.COMPOST: WELL-COMPOSTED, STABLE, AND WEED-FREE ORGANIC MATTER, pH RANGE OF 5.5 TO 8;
MOISTURE CONTENT 35 TO 55 PERCENT BY WEIGHT; 100 PERCENT PASSING THROUGH 3/4-INCH SIEVE;
SOLUBLE SALT CONTENT OF 5 TO 10 DECISIEMENS/M; NOT EXCEEDING 0.5 PERCENT INERT CONTAMINANTS
AND FREE OF SUBSTANCES TOXIC TO PLANTINGS. NO MANURE OR ANIMAL-BASED PRODUCTS SHALL BE
USED.
G.PLANTING MIX: AN EQUAL PART MIXTURE OF TOPSOIL, SAND AND COMPOST.
H.FERTILIZER: GRANULAR FERTILIZER CONSISTING OF NITROGEN, PHOSPHORUS, POTASSIUM, AND OTHER
NUTRIENTS IN PROPORTIONS, AMOUNTS, AND RELEASE RATES RECOMMENDED IN A SOIL REPORT FROM A
QUALIFIED SOIL-TESTING AGENCY (SEE BELOW).
I.MULCH: SIZE AND TYPE AS INDICATED ON PLANS, FREE FROM DELETERIOUS MATERIALS AND SUITABLE AS A
TOP DRESSING OF TREES AND SHRUBS.
J.WEED FABRIC: 5 OUNCE, WOVEN, NEEDLE-PUNCHED FABRIC, SUCH AS DEWITT PRO5 LANDSCAPE FABRIC
(OR APPROVED EQUAL).
K.TREE STAKING AND GUYING
1.STAKES: 6' LONG GREEN METAL T-POSTS.
2.GUY AND TIE WIRE: ASTM A 641, CLASS 1, GALVANIZED-STEEL WIRE, 2-STRAND, TWISTED, 0.106 INCH
DIAMETER.
3.STRAP CHAFING GUARD: REINFORCED NYLON OR CANVAS AT LEAST 1-1/2 INCH WIDE, WITH
GROMMETS TO PROTECT TREE TRUNKS FROM DAMAGE.
L.STEEL EDGING: PROFESSIONAL STEEL EDGING, 14 GAUGE THICK X 4 INCHES WIDE, FACTORY PAINTED DARK
GREEN. ACCEPTABLE MANUFACTURERS INCLUDE COL-MET OR APPROVED EQUAL.
M.PRE-EMERGENT HERBICIDES: ANY GRANULAR, NON-STAINING PRE-EMERGENT HERBICIDE THAT IS LABELED
FOR THE SPECIFIC ORNAMENTALS OR TURF ON WHICH IT WILL BE UTILIZED. PRE-EMERGENT HERBICIDES
SHALL BE APPLIED PER THE MANUFACTURER'S LABELED RATES.
METHODS
A.SOIL PREPARATION
1.BEFORE STARTING WORK, THE LANDSCAPE CONTRACTOR SHALL VERIFY THAT THE GRADE OF ALL
LANDSCAPE AREAS ARE WITHIN +/-0.1' OF FINISH GRADE. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL NOTIFY THE
OWNER IMMEDIATELY SHOULD ANY DISCREPANCIES EXIST.
2.SOIL TESTING:
a.AFTER FINISH GRADES HAVE BEEN ESTABLISHED, CONTRACTOR SHALL HAVE SOIL SAMPLES
TESTED BY AN ESTABLISHED SOIL TESTING LABORATORY FOR THE FOLLOWING: SOIL TEXTURAL
CLASS, GENERAL SOIL FERTILITY, pH, ORGANIC MATTER CONTENT, SALT (CEC), LIME, SODIUM
ADSORPTION RATIO (SAR) AND BORON CONTENT. EACH SAMPLE SUBMITTED SHALL CONTAIN NO
LESS THAN ONE QUART OF SOIL.
b.CONTRACTOR SHALL ALSO SUBMIT THE PROJECT'S PLANT LIST TO THE LABORATORY ALONG
WITH THE SOIL SAMPLES.
c.THE SOIL REPORT PRODUCED BY THE LABORATORY SHALL CONTAIN RECOMMENDATIONS FOR
THE FOLLOWING (AS APPROPRIATE): GENERAL SOIL PREPARATION AND BACKFILL MIXES,
PRE-PLANT FERTILIZER APPLICATIONS, AND ANY OTHER SOIL RELATED ISSUES. THE REPORT
SHALL ALSO PROVIDE A FERTILIZER PROGRAM FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT PERIOD AND FOR
LONG-TERM MAINTENANCE.
3.THE CONTRACTOR SHALL INSTALL SOIL AMENDMENTS AND FERTILIZERS PER THE SOILS REPORT
RECOMMENDATIONS. ANY CHANGE IN COST DUE TO THE SOIL REPORT RECOMMENDATIONS, EITHER
INCREASE OR DECREASE, SHALL BE SUBMITTED TO THE OWNER WITH THE REPORT.
4.FOR BIDDING PURPOSES ONLY, THE SOIL PREPARATION SHALL CONSIST OF THE FOLLOWING:
a.TURF: INCORPORATE THE FOLLOWING AMENDMENTS INTO THE TOP 8" OF SOIL BY MEANS OF
ROTOTILLING AFTER CROSS-RIPPING:
i.NITROGEN STABILIZED ORGANIC AMENDMENT - 4 CU. YDS. PER 1,000 S.F.
ii.AMMONIUM PHOSPHATE 16-20-0 - 15 LBS PER 1,000 S.F.
iii.AGRICULTURAL GYPSUM - 100 LBS PER 1,000 S.F.
b.TREES, SHRUBS, AND PERENNIALS: INCORPORATE THE FOLLOWING AMENDMENTS INTO THE TOP
8" OF SOIL BY MEANS OF ROTOTILLING AFTER CROSS-RIPPING:
i.NITROGEN STABILIZED ORGANIC AMENDMENT - 4 CU. YDS. PER 1,000 S.F.
ii.12-12-12 FERTILIZER - 10 LBS. PER CU. YD.
iii.AGRICULTURAL GYPSUM - 10 LBS. PER CU. YD.
iv.IRON SULPHATE - 2 LBS. PER CU. YD.
5.CONTRACTOR SHALL ENSURE THAT THE GRADE IN SOD AREAS SHALL BE 1" BELOW FINISH GRADE
AFTER INSTALLING SOIL AMENDMENTS, AND 2" BELOW FINISH GRADE IN SHRUB AREAS AFTER
INSTALLING SOIL AMENDMENTS. MULCH COVER WITHIN 6" OF CONCRETE WALKS AND CURBS SHALL
NOT PROTRUDE ABOVE THE FINISH SURFACE OF THE WALKS AND CURBS. MULCH COVER WITHIN 12"
OF WALLS SHALL BE AT LEAST 3" LOWER THAN THE TOP OF WALL.
6.ONCE SOIL PREPARATION IS COMPLETE, THE LANDSCAPE CONTRACTOR SHALL ENSURE THAT THERE
ARE NO DEBRIS, TRASH, OR STONES LARGER THAN 1" REMAINING IN THE TOP 6" OF SOIL.
B.GENERAL PLANTING
1.REMOVE ALL NURSERY TAGS AND STAKES FROM PLANTS.
2.EXCEPT IN AREAS TO BE PLANTED WITH ORNAMENTAL GRASSES, APPLY PRE-EMERGENT HERBICIDES
AT THE MANUFACTURER'S RECOMMENDED RATE.
C.TREE PLANTING
1.TREE PLANTING HOLES SHALL BE EXCAVATED TO MINIMUM 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 PLANTING HOLE PRIOR TO THE PLACEMENT OF THE TREE.
REMOVE ANY GLAZING THAT MAY HAVE BEEN CAUSED DURING THE EXCAVATION OF THE HOLE.
3.FOR CONTAINER TREES, TO REMOVE ANY POTENTIALLY GIRDLING ROOTS AND OTHER ROOT DEFECTS,
THE CONTRACTOR SHALL SHAVE A 1" LAYER OFF OF THE SIDES AND BOTTOM OF THE ROOTBALL OF
ALL TREES JUST BEFORE PLACING INTO THE PLANTING PIT. DO NOT "TEASE" ROOTS OUT FROM THE
ROOTBALL.
4.PLACE THE TREE ON UNDISTURBED SUBGRADE SO THAT THE TOP OF THE ROOTBALL IS TWO TO
THREE INCHES ABOVE THE SURROUNDING GRADE. REMOVE THE WIRE BASKET AND BURLAP FROM
THE ROOTBALL BEFORE BACKFILLING.
5.BACKFILL THE TREE HOLE UTILIZING THE EXISTING TOPSOIL FROM ON-SITE. ROCKS LARGER THAN 1"
DIA. AND ALL 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 AT NO ADDITIONAL COST TO THE OWNER.
6.THE TOTAL NUMBER OF TREE STAKES (BEYOND THE MINIMUMS LISTED BELOW) WILL BE LEFT TO THE
LANDSCAPE CONTRACTOR'S DISCRETION. SHOULD ANY TREES FALL OR LEAN, THE LANDSCAPE
CONTRACTOR SHALL STRAIGHTEN THE TREE, OR REPLACE IT SHOULD IT BECOME DAMAGED. TREE
STAKING SHALL ADHERE TO THE FOLLOWING GUIDELINES:
a.15 - 30 GAL TREES TWO STAKES PER TREE
b.45 - 100 GAL TREES THREE STAKES PER TREE
c.MULTI-TRUNK TREES THREE STAKES PER TREE MINIMUM, POSITIONED AS NEEDED TO
STABILZE THE TREE
7.UPON COMPLETION OF PLANTING, CONSTRUCT AN EARTH WATERING BASIN AROUND THE TREE.
COVER THE INTERIOR OF THE TREE RING WITH THE WEED BARRIER CLOTH AND TOPDRESS WITH
MULCH (TYPE AND DEPTH PER PLANS).
D.SHRUB, PERENNIAL, AND GROUNDCOVER PLANTING
1.DIG THE PLANTING HOLES TWICE AS WIDE AND 2" LESS DEEP THAN EACH PLANT'S ROOTBALL. INSTALL
THE PLANT IN THE HOLE. BACKFILL AROUND THE PLANT WITH SOIL AMENDED PER SOIL TEST
RECOMMENDATIONS.
2.INSTALL THE WEED BARRIER CLOTH, OVERLAPPING IT AT THE ENDS. UTILIZE STEEL STAPLES TO KEEP
THE WEED BARRIER CLOTH IN PLACE.
3.WHEN PLANTING IS COMPLETE, INSTALL MULCH (TYPE AND DEPTH PER PLANS) OVER ALL PLANTING
BEDS, COVERING THE ENTIRE PLANTING AREA.
E.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.ROLL THE SOD TO ENSURE GOOD CONTACT OF THE SOD'S ROOT SYSTEM WITH THE SOIL
UNDERNEATH.
5.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.
F.HYDROMULCHING
1.THE HYDROMULCH MIX (PER 1,000 SF) SHALL BE AS FOLLOWS:
a.WINTER MIX (OCTOBER 1 - MARCH 31)
50#CELLULOSE FIBER MULCH
2#UNHULLED BERMUDA SEED
2#ANNUAL RYE SEED
15#15-15-15 WATER SOLUBLE FERTILIZER
b.SUMMER MIX (APRIL 1 - SEPTEMBER 30)
50#CELLULOSE FIBER MULCH
2#HULLED BERMUDA SEED
15#15-15-15 WATER SOLUBLE FERTILIZER
G.CLEAN UP
1.DURING LANDSCAPE PREPARATION AND PLANTING, KEEP ALL PAVEMENT CLEAN AND ALL WORK AREAS
IN A NEAT, ORDERLY CONDITION.
2.DISPOSED LEGALLY OF ALL EXCAVATED MATERIALS OFF THE PROJECT SITE.
H.INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE
1.UPON COMPLETION OF THE WORK, THE LANDSCAPE CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE THE SITE CLEAN,
FREE OF DEBRIS AND TRASH, AND SUITABLE FOR USE AS INTENDED. THE LANDSCAPE CONTRACTOR
SHALL THEN REQUEST AN INSPECTION BY THE OWNER TO DETERMINE FINAL ACCEPTABILITY.
3.WHEN THE INSPECTED PLANTING WORK DOES NOT COMPLY WITH THE CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, THE
LANDSCAPE CONTRACTOR SHALL REPLACE AND/OR REPAIR THE REJECTED WORK TO THE OWNER'S
SATISFACTION WITHIN 24 HOURS.
4.THE LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE PERIOD WILL NOT COMMENCE UNTIL THE LANDSCAPE WORK HAS
BEEN RE-INSPECTED BY THE OWNER AND FOUND TO BE ACCEPTABLE. AT THAT TIME, A WRITTEN
NOTICE OF FINAL ACCEPTANCE WILL BE ISSUED BY THE OWNER, AND THE MAINTENANCE AND
GUARANTEE PERIODS WILL COMMENCE.
I.LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE
1.THE LANDSCAPE CONTRACTOR SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE MAINTENANCE OF ALL WORK SHOWN
ON THESE PLANS FOR 90 DAYS BEYOND FINAL ACCEPTANCE OF ALL LANDSCAPE WORK BY THE
OWNER. LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE SHALL INCLUDE WEEKLY SITE VISITS FOR THE FOLLOWING
ACTIONS (AS APPROPRIATE): PROPER PRUNING, RESTAKING OF TREES, RESETTING OF PLANTS THAT
HAVE SETTLED, MOWING AND AERATION OF LAWNS, WEEDING, RESEEDING AREAS WHICH HAVE NOT
GERMINATED WELL, TREATING FOR INSECTS AND DISEASES,REPLACEMENT OF MULCH, REMOVAL OF
LITTER, REPAIRS TO THE IRRIGATION SYSTEM DUE TO FAULTY PARTS AND/OR WORKMANSHIP, AND
THE APPROPRIATE WATERING OF ALL PLANTINGS. THE LANDSCAPE CONTRACTOR SHALL MAINTAIN
THE IRRIGATION SYSTEM IN PROPER WORKING ORDER, WITH SCHEDULING ADJUSTMENTS BY SEASON
TO MAXIMIZE WATER CONSERVATION.
2. SHOULD SEEDED AND/OR SODDED AREAS NOT BE COVERED BY AN AUTOMATIC IRRIGATION SYSTEM,
THE LANDSCAPE CONTRACTOR SHAL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR WATERING THESE AREAS AND OBTAINING
A FULL, HEALTHY STAND OF GRASS AT NO ADDITIONAL COST TO THE OWNER.
3.TO ACHIEVE FINAL ACCEPTANCE AT THE END OF THE MAINTENANCE PERIOD, ALL OF THE FOLLOWING
CONDITIONS MUST OCCUR:
a.THE LANDSCAPE SHALL SHOW ACTIVE, HEALTHY GROWTH (WITH EXCEPTIONS MADE FOR
SEASONAL DORMANCY). ALL PLANTS NOT MEETING THIS CONDITION SHALL BE REJECTED AND
REPLACED BY HEALTHY PLANT MATERIAL PRIOR TO FINAL ACCEPTANCE.
b.ALL HARDSCAPE SHALL BE CLEANED PRIOR TO FINAL ACCEPTANCE.
c.SODDED AREAS MUST BE ACTIVELY GROWING AND MUST REACH A MINIMUM HEIGHT OF 1 1/2
INCHES BEFORE FIRST MOWING. HYDROMULCHED AREAS SHALL SHOW ACTIVE, HEALTHY
GROWTH. BARE AREAS LARGER THAN TWELVE SQUARE INCHES MUST BE RESODDED OR
RESEEDED (AS APPROPRIATE) PRIOR TO FINAL ACCEPTANCE. ALL SODDED TURF SHALL BE
NEATLY MOWED.
J.WARRANTY PERIOD, PLANT GUARANTEE AND REPLACEMENTS
1.THE LANDSCAPE CONTRACTOR SHALL GUARANTEE ALL TREES, SHRUBS, PERENNIALS, SOD,
SEEDED/HYDROMULCHED AREAS, AND IRRIGATION SYSTEMS FOR A PERIOD OF ONE YEAR FROM THE
DATE OF THE OWNER'S FINAL ACCEPTANCE (90 DAYS FOR ANNUAL PLANTS). THE CONTRACTOR SHALL
REPLACE, AT HIS OWN EXPENSE AND TO THE SATISFACTION OF THE OWNER, ANY PLANTS WHICH DIE
IN THAT TIME, OR REPAIR ANY PORTIONS OF THE IRRIGATION SYSTEM WHICH OPERATE IMPROPERLY.
2.AFTER THE INITIAL MAINTENANCE PERIOD AND DURING THE GUARANTEE PERIOD, THE LANDSCAPE
CONTRACTOR SHALL ONLY BE RESPONSIBLE FOR REPLACEMENT OF PLANTS WHEN PLANT DEATH
CANNOT BE ATTRIBUTED DIRECTLY TO OVERWATERING OR OTHER DAMAGE BY HUMAN ACTIONS.
K.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.
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1.SCARIFY SIDES OF PLANTING PIT PRIOR TO SETTING TREE.
2.REMOVE EXCESS SOIL APPLIED ON TOP OF THE ROOTBALL THAT
COVERS THE ROOT FLARE. THE PLANTING HOLE DEPTH SHALL BE
SUCH THAT THE ROOTBALL RESTS ON UNDISTURBED SOIL, AND THE
ROOT FLARE IS 2"-3" ABOVE FINISH GRADE.
3.REMOVE WIRE BASKET AND BURLAP BEFORE BACKFILLING.
4.REMOVE ALL NURSERY STAKES AFTER PLANTING.
5.FOR TREES OVER 3" CALIPER AND TREES 36" BOX AND LARGER, USE
THREE STAKES OR DEADMEN (AS APPROPRIATE), SPACED EVENLY
AROUND TREE.
6.STAKING SHALL BE TIGHT ENOUGH TO PREVENT TRUNK FROM
BENDING, BUT LOOSE ENOUGH TO ALLOW SOME TRUNK MOVEMENT
IN WIND.
1
2
3
TREE CANOPY.
CINCH-TIES (24" BOX TREES AND SMALLER) OR 12
GAUGE GALVANIZED WIRE WITH NYLON TREE STRAPS
AT TREE AND STAKE (36" BOX TREES AND LARGER).
SECURE TIES OR STRAPS TO TRUNK JUST ABOVE
LOWEST MAJOR BRANCHES.
GREEN STEEL T-POSTS. EXTEND POSTS 12" MIN. INTO
UNDISTURBED SOIL.
24" X 3/4" P.V.C. MARKERS OVER WIRES.
PRESSURE-TREATED WOOD DEADMAN, TWO PER
TREE (MIN.). BURY OUTSIDE OF PLANTING PIT AND
18" MIN. INTO UNDISTURBED SOIL.
MULCH, TYPE AND DEPTH PER PLANS. DO NOT
PLACE MULCH WITHIN 6" OF TRUNK.
WEED FABRIC UNDER MULCH.
BACKFILL. AMEND AND FERTILIZE ONLY AS
RECOMMENDED IN SOIL FERTILITY ANALYSIS.
ROOT BALL.
UNDISTURBED NATIVE SOIL.
4" HIGH EARTHEN WATERING BASIN.
TRUNK FLARE.
CONIFEROUS
TREE
PREVAILING
WINDS
STAKING EXAMPLES (PLAN VIEW)
2
4
6
7
8
9
10
11
1
4
3X ROOTBALL DIA.
5
2
3
5
12
TREE PLANTING
SCALE: NOT TO SCALEA
NON-CONIFEROUS
TREE
13
13 FINISH GRADE.
HEDGE PLANTING AT PARKING AREA
SCALE: NOT TO SCALEE
DISTANCE PER PLAN
24" MIN. TO EDGE
OF MATURE CANOPY
2 3 41
1 CURB.
2 MULCH LAYER.
3 PLANT.
4 TURF (WHERE SHOWN ON PLAN).
STEEL EDGING
SCALE: NOT TO SCALED
1 ROLLED-TOP STEEL EDGING PER PLANS.
2 TAPERED STEEL STAKES.
3 MULCH, TYPE AND DEPTH PER PLANS.
NOTES:
1)INSTALL EDGING SO THAT STAKES WILL BE ON INSIDE OF PLANTING BED.
2)BOTTOM OF EDGING SHALL BE BURIED A MINIMUM OF 1" BELOW FINISH GRADE.
3)TOP OF MULCH SHALL BE 1" LOWER THAN TOP OF EDGING.
1
2
3
4
4 FINISH GRADE.
PLANT CENTER (TYP.)
EQ
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L
NOTE: ALL PLANTS SHALL BE PLANTED AT EQUAL TRIANGULAR SPACING (EXCEPT
WHERE SHOWN ON PLANS AS INFORMAL GROUPINGS). REFER TO PLANT LEGEND
FOR SPACING DISTANCE BETWEEN PLANTS.
AREA DIVIDER
PLANT SPACING TO DETERMINE NO. OF PLANTS
6"0.25
8"0.45
10"0.69
12"1
15"1.56
18"2.25
24"4
30"6.25
36"9
EXAMPLE: PLANTS AT 18" O.C. IN 100 SF OF PLANTING AREA = 100/2.25 = 44 PLANTS
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EDGE OF PLANTING AREA
EQUAL
PLANT SPACING
SCALE: NTSC
4
X
2X
3
2
1
5
6
7
4
1
2
3
SHRUB, PERENNIAL, OR ORNAMENTAL GRASS.
MULCH, TYPE AND DEPTH PER PLANS. PLACE NO
MORE THAN 1" OF MULCH WITHIN 6" OF PLANT
CENTER.
FINISH GRADE.
BACKFILL. AMEND AND FERTILIZE ONLY AS
RECOMMENDED IN SOIL FERTILITY ANALYSIS.
ROOT BALL.
UNDISTURBED NATIVE SOIL.
3" HIGH EARTHEN WATERING BASIN.
5
6
7
SHRUB AND PERENNIAL PLANTING
SCALE: NTSB
8 WEED FABRIC UNDER MULCH.
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