SECTION PLANTING PART 1 - GENERAL 1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

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1 SECTION PLANTING PART 1 - GENERAL 1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Special Conditions and Division 01 Specification Sections, apply to this Section. 1.2 SUMMARY A. This Section includes the following: 1. Topsoil and soil amendments. 2. Fertilizers and mulches. 3. Plant materials B. Related Sections: The following Sections contain requirements that relate to this Section: 1. Division 31 Section "Site Clearing" for protection of existing trees and planting and topsoil. 2. Division 31 Section "Earthwork" for excavation, filling, rough grading, and subsurface aggregate drainage and drainage backfill. 3. Division 32 Section Turfs and Grasses for general turfs and grass planted around the building, that is not part of the planting / landscaping area. 4. Division 33 Section sub-drainage for drainage coordination. 1.3 SUBMITTALS A. Submittals: 1. Product Data for each of the following located in the designated landscape area: a. Plants & Trees b. Base Materials c. Drainage Mat d. pine Bark Mulch B. General: 1. Qualification data for firms and persons specified in the "Quality Assurance" Article to demonstrate their capabilities and experience PLANTING

2 1.5 QUALITY ASSURANCE C. 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. 1.6 COORDINATION AND SCHEDULING D. Coordinate installation of planting materials during normal planting seasons for each type of plant material required. PART 2 - PRODUCTS 2.0 WEED MAT MATERIALS A. Provide fine sieve opening weed mat mesh suitable for a project of this type. 2.1 TOPSOIL A. Topsoil: ASTM D 5268, ph range of 5.5 to 7, 4 percent organic material minimum, free of stones 1 inch (25 mm) or larger in any dimension, and other extraneous materials harmful to plant growth. 1. Topsoil Source: Amend existing surface soil to produce topsoil. Supplement with imported topsoil when required. 2.2 EROSION-CONTROL MATERIALS A. Blankets: Biodegradable wood excelsior, straw, or coconut-fiber mat enclosed in a photodegradable plastic mesh. Include biodegradable anchors, minimum 6 inches (150 mm) long. B. Fiber Mesh: Biodegradable twisted jute or spun-coir mesh, 0.92 lb per sq. yd. (0.5 kg per sq. m) minimum, with 50 to 65 percent open area. Include biodegradable anchors, minimum 6 inches (150 mm) long. 2.3 PLANT MATERIALS A. Deciduous Trees: Provide trees of height and caliper scheduled or shown and with branching configuration recommended by ANSI Z60.1 for type and species required. Provide single stem trees. B. Provide balled and burlaped (B&B) deciduous trees PLANTING

3 1. Container grown deciduous trees will be accepted in lieu of balled and burlaped deciduous trees subject to specified limitations of ANSI Z60.1 for container stock. 2.4 MISCELLANEOUS LANDSCAPE MATERIALS A. Anti-Erosion Mulch: Provide clean, seed-free salt hay or threshed straw of wheat, rye, oats or barley. B. Anti-Dessicant: Emulsion type, film-forming agent designed to permit transpiration but retard excessive loss of moisture from plants. Deliver in manufacturer s fully identified containers and mix in accordance with manufacturer s instructions. C. Wrapping: Tree-wrap tape not less than 4 inches wide, designed to prevent borer damage and freezing. D. Stakes and Guys: Provide stakes and deadmen of sound new hardwood, treated softwood, or redwood, free of knot holes and other defects. Provide wire ties and guys of 2-strand, twisted, pliable galvanized iron wire, not lighter than 12 ga. with zinc-coated turnbuckles. Provide not less than ½ inch diameter rubber or plastic hose, cut to required lengths and of uniform color, material and size to protect tree trunks from damage by wires. E. Decorative Mulch: Organic mulch free from deleterious materials and suitable for top dressing of trees, shrubs or plants and consisting of one of the following: F. Shredded hardwood G. Ground or shredded bark H. Wood chips I. Pine-bark Mulch 2.5 PLANT MATERIALS 1. Provide plant material as listed in the Landscape Legend on the Architectural Site Plan. 3. EXECUTION C. Restore prepared areas if eroded or otherwise disturbed after fine grading and before planting. A. Remove waste and foreign materials, including weeds, soil cores, grass, vegetation, and turf, and legally dispose of it off the Owner's property. B. Till stripped, bare, and compacted areas thoroughly to a depth of 6 inches (150 mm). C. Apply required soil amendments and initial fertilizers and mix thoroughly into top 4 inches (100 mm) of soil. Provide new planting soil as required to fill low spots and meet new finish grades. D. Water newly planted areas and keep moist until established. 3.1 CLEANUP AND PROTECTION A. During landscaping, keep pavements clean and work area in an orderly condition PLANTING

4 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. 3.2 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. 3.3 TREE AND SHRUB PLANTING Set balled and burlapped stock plumb and in center of pit or trench with top of root ball 1 inch (25 mm) above adjacent finish grades. Remove burlap and wire baskets from tops of root balls and partially from sides, but do not remove from under root balls. Remove pallets, if any, before setting. Do not use planting stock if root ball is cracked or broken before or during planting operation. Place planting soil mix around root ball in layers, tamping to settle mix and eliminate voids and air pockets. When pit is approximately one-half backfilled, water thoroughly before placing remainder of backfill. Repeat watering until no more water is absorbed. Water again after placing and tamping final layer of planting soil mix. Set stock plumb and in center of pit or trench with top of root ball flush with adjacent finish grades. Carefully remove root ball from container without damaging root ball or plant. Place planting soil mix around root ball in layers, tamping to settle mix and eliminate voids and air pockets. When pit is approximately one-half backfilled, water thoroughly before placing remainder of backfill. Repeat watering until no more water is absorbed. Water again after placing and tamping final layer of planting soil mix. Set fabric bag-grown stock plumb and in center of pit or trench with top of root ball flush with adjacent finish grades. Carefully remove root ball from fabric bag without damaging root ball or plant. Do not use planting stock if root ball is cracked or broken before or during planting operation. Place planting soil mix around root ball in layers, tamping to settle mix and eliminate voids and air pockets. When pit is approximately one-half backfilled, water thoroughly before placing remainder of backfill. Repeat watering until no more water is absorbed. Water again after placing and tamping final layer of planting soil mix. Set and support bare-root stock in center of pit or trench with root collar or trunk flare flush with adjacent finish grade. Spread roots without tangling or turning toward surface, and carefully work backfill around roots by hand. Puddle with water until backfill layers are completely saturated. Plumb before backfilling, and maintain plumb while working backfill around roots and placing layers above roots. Tamp final layer of backfill. Remove injured roots by cutting cleanly; do not break PLANTING

5 Organic Mulching: Apply 4-inch average thickness of organic mulch extending 12 inches (300 mm) beyond edge of planting pit or trench. Do not place mulch within 3 inches (75 mm) of trunks or stems. 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; take corrective measures required before wrapping. END OF SECTION PLANTING

Section 815. LANDSCAPING

815.01 Section 815. LANDSCAPING 815.01. Description. This work consists of providing and planting trees, shrubs, and other plants, including replacements, classified as nursery stock. The Engineer may