Complete Compiled Specification.pdf - Peck Ormsby Construction

planting.
F. Immediately after planting, stake all trees to prevent damage from wind. Install Guy wires only as
needed on larger trees. Refer to tree staking and guying details and submit prices for each.
G. Prepare raised earth basin as wide as ball at each plant for watering prior to ground cover and lawn
installation.
H. Grade areas around plants, to finish grade and dispose of excess soil.
I. Watering - immediately after planting, water shall be applied to each tree and shrub, in such a
manner as not to disturb backfill, and to the extent that all materials in the planting hole are
thoroughly saturated.
J. Before any plants are planted, all planted areas are to have been graded in an acceptable manner to
assure positive drainage.
K. All box trees shall be pre-selected by Landscape Architect when deemed necessary to insure quality.
L. All 1,5, and 15-gallon trees shall be staked per detail. 20" box trees and larger are to be either
staked or guyed as necessary or as specified by Landscape Architect.
M. Contractor shall be responsible for stockpiling (by nursery) of tree boxes and insuring they are
returned to suppliers in good condition. Contractor shall notify nurseries for pick-up.
N. Contractor shall be responsible for maintaining all planting until final inspection and approval by
Landscape Architect and turn over to the Owner's Authorized Representative.
O. If required, Contractor shall submit with bid unit prices for all landscape materials (should be installed
prices).
P. Contractor shall verify location of all underground utilities and services prior to any digging.
Contractor assumes full responsibility for all damage caused by failure to do so.
Q. All plant material shall be spotted by Contractor and approved on site by Landscape Architect, prior
to digging pits, when determined necessary.
R. Refer to landscape plan and detail for method of separating all shrub/ground cover areas from lawn
areas.
S. Where circumstances permit, plant shrubs a minimum of 30" from all landscape light fixtures.
T. Where circumstances permit, plant no specimen tree closer than five (5) feet to edge of paving,
headerboard or roof line. Deep root devices are recommended for any specimen trees planted
closer than ten (10) feet or palms planted closer than four (4) feet to any hardscape, walls or
building. Use per method specified on "Root Barrier" detail. Consult Landscape Architect prior to
planting.
U. Where circumstances permit, plant no shrub closer than eighteen (18) inches to an edge of paving or
headerboard.
V. All vines and espaliers to be removed from stake or trellis and fastened to walls with fastening
method described in the planting notes.
W. Provide all shrubs which need support with !" square redwood stakes. Once installed, trim top of
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