City of Frisco Engineering Standards

Version 6/19/12
3.09 CLEANUP
All excess soil, soil preparation materials, fertilizer, or plant containers shall be removed form the
site upon completion of the work.
3.10 PRUNING AND SPRAYING
Each tree will be pruned to preserve the natural shape and character of the plant. All pruning will
be done after delivery to the site, under supervision of the Owner. All soft wood or sucker growth
and all broken or badly bruised branches shall be removed. All pruning diameter will be painted
with tree surgery paint, applied on all cambium and other living tissues immediately after cuts are
made. Immediately after planting and staking, all plant material except coniferous evergreens
must be sprayed with an antidesiccant, if required, using an approved power sprayer for applying
an adequate film over trunks, branches, and foliage. Antidesiccants and surgery paint shall be
delivered in manufacturer’s sealed containers and used in accordance with their
recommendations.
3.11 MAINTENANCE
The Landscape Contractor is responsible for watering, cultivating, and other necessary
maintenance (including regular mowing) until the completion and acceptance of the project.
3.12 INSPECTION FOR ACCEPTANCE
A. Inspections: Inspection of work and planting to determine completion of the work, exclusive
of possible warranty plant replacement, will be made by the Owner upon notice by the
Landscape Contractor. The Owner needs not less than two (2) days notice prior to the
anticipated date, enabling him to schedule the inspection.
B. Acceptance: Acceptance of all work and planting, exclusive of possible plant replacements
subject to guarantee, will be granted to the Landscape Contractor, provided there are no
deficiencies at inspection time. After inspection, the Landscape Contractor will be notified by
a letter of acceptance of work by the Owner. All plants must be healthy (not dry or wilted) to
be accepted.
3.13 GUARANTEE
A. Terms: All shrubs and groundcover shall be guaranteed for a minimum of one (1) year and all
trees for one (1) year or in accordance with the Contract Documents, whichever is greater.
Guarantee begins upon Final Acceptance of project by City.
B. Plant Replacement: At the end of each guarantee period, inspection will be made by the
Owner and the Landscape Contractor. Any plant material required under this contract that is
dead or not in satisfactory growth condition shall be removed and replaced with the same size
and kind of plant specified, at no cost to the Owner.
3.14 MAINTENANCE GUIDE
The Landscape Contractor, upon delivery of the plant materials, shall deliver to the Owner a
brief, written maintenance guide. This guide should describe recommended planting maintenance
procedures, methods, products, quantities, timing, etc.
City of Frisco May 2012
Standard Technical Specification Tree, Shrub, and Groundcover Planting 329300-5