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GREATER GALLATIN
LANDSCAPE CONTRACTORS
1700 W. KOCH
UNIT 6
BOZEMAN, MT 59715
(406) 570-3784
GGC182021
ENG
02/04/2022
GGC182021-TB
PROPOSED SITE DEVELOPMENT
PLAN DOCUMENTS
PROPOSED
DEVELOPMENT
BUILDING I
OAK & COTTONWOOD STREET
BOZEMAN, MT
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8/12/2021...........................
REV0 8/12/21 CONCEPT PLAN
REV1 11/19/21 SITE PLAN REVIEW
REV2 02/04/22 SP RESUBMIT 2-4-22
1.SCOPE OF WORK:
1.1.THE LANDSCAPE CONTRACTOR SHALL BE REQUIRED TO PERFORM ALL CLEARING, FINISHED GRADING, SOIL PREPARATION,
PERMANENT SEEDING OR SODDING, PLANTING AND MULCHING INCLUDING ALL LABOR, MATERIALS, TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT
NECESSARY FOR THE COMPLETION OF THIS PROJECT, UNLESS OTHERWISE CONTRACTED BY THE GENERAL CONTRACTOR.
2.MATERIALS
2.1.GENERAL - ALL HARDSCAPE MATERIALS SHALL MEET OR EXCEED SPECIFICATIONS AS OUTLINED IN THE STATE DEPARTMENT
OF TRANSPORTATION'S SPECIFICATIONS.
2.2.TOPSOIL - NATURAL, FRIABLE, LOAMY SILT SOIL HAVING AN ORGANIC CONTENT NOT LESS THAN 5%, A PH RANGE BETWEEN
4.5-7.0. IT SHALL BE FREE OF DEBRIS, ROCKS LARGER THAN ONE INCH (1"), WOOD, ROOTS, VEGETABLE MATTER AND CLAY
CLODS.
2.3.LAWN - ALL DISTURBED AREAS ARE TO BE TREATED WITH A MINIMUM 6" THICK LAYER OF TOPSOIL, OR AS DIRECTED BY THE
LOCAL ORDINANCE OR CLIENT, AND SEEDED OR SODDED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PERMANENT STABILIZATION METHODS
INDICATED ON THE LANDSCAPE PLAN
2.3.1.LAWN SEED MIXTURE SHALL BE FRESH, CLEAN NEW CROP SEED.
2.3.2.SOD SHALL BE STRONGLY ROOTED, WEED AND DISEASE/PEST FREE WITH A UNIFORM THICKNESS. SOD INSTALLED ON
SLOPES GREATER THAN 4:1 SHALL BE PEGGED TO HOLD SOD IN PLACE.
2.4.MULCH - ALL PLANTING BEDS SHALL BE MULCHED WITH A 3" THICK LAYER OF DOUBLE SHREDDED HARDWOOD BARK MULCH,
UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED ON THE LANDSCAPE PLAN AND/OR LANDSCAPE PLAN NOTES /DETAILS.
2.5.FERTILIZER
2.5.1.FERTILIZER SHALL BE DELIVERED TO THE SITE MIXED AS SPECIFIED IN THE ORIGINAL UNOPENED STANDARD BAGS
SHOWING WEIGHT, ANALYSIS AND NAME OF MANUFACTURER. FERTILIZER SHALL BE STORED IN A WEATHERPROOF PLACE
SO THAT IT CAN BE KEPT DRY PRIOR TO USE.
2.5.2.FOR THE PURPOSE OF BIDDING, ASSUME THAT FERTILIZER SHALL BE 10% NITROGEN, 6% PHOSPHORUS AND 4%
POTASSIUM BY WEIGHT. A FERTILIZER SHOULD NOT BE SELECTED WITHOUT A SOIL TEST PERFORMED BY A CERTIFIED
SOIL LABORATORY.
2.6.PLANT MATERIAL
2.6.1.ALL PLANTS SHALL IN ALL CASES CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE "AMERICAN STANDARD FOR NURSERY
STOCK" (ANSI Z60.1), LATEST EDITION, AS PUBLISHED BY THE AMERICAN NURSERY & LANDSCAPE ASSOCIATION
(FORMERLY THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF NURSERYMEN).
2.6.2.IN ALL CASES, BOTANICAL NAMES SHALL TAKE PRECEDENCE OVER COMMON NAMES FOR ANY AND ALL PLANT MATERIAL.
2.6.3.PLANTS SHALL BE LEGIBLY TAGGED WITH THE PROPER NAME AND SIZE. TAGS ARE TO REMAIN ON AT LEAST ONE PLANT
OF EACH SPECIES FOR VERIFICATION PURPOSES DURING THE FINAL INSPECTION.
2.6.4.TREES WITH ABRASION OF THE BARK, SUN SCALDS, DISFIGURATION OR FRESH CUTS OF LIMBS OVER 1¼", WHICH HAVE
NOT BEEN COMPLETELY CALLUSED, SHALL BE REJECTED. PLANTS SHALL NOT BE BOUND WITH WIRE OR ROPE AT ANY
TIME SO AS TO DAMAGE THE BARK OR BREAK BRANCHES.
2.6.5.ALL PLANTS SHALL BE TYPICAL OF THEIR SPECIES OR VARIETY AND SHALL HAVE A NORMAL HABIT OF GROWTH: WELL
DEVELOPED BRANCHES, DENSELY FOLIATED, VIGOROUS ROOT SYSTEMS AND BE FREE OF DISEASE, INSECTS, PESTS,
EGGS OR LARVAE.
2.6.6.CALIPER MEASUREMENTS OF NURSERY GROWN TREES SHALL BE TAKEN AT A POINT ON THE TRUNK SIX INCHES (6")
ABOVE THE NATURAL GRADE FOR TREES UP TO AND INCLUDING A FOUR INCH (4") CALIPER SIZE. IF THE CALIPER AT SIX
INCHES (6") ABOVE THE GROUND EXCEEDS FOUR INCHES (4") IN CALIPER, THE CALIPER SHOULD BE MEASURED AT A POINT
12" ABOVE THE NATURAL GRADE.
2.6.7.SHRUBS SHALL BE MEASURED TO THE AVERAGE HEIGHT OR SPREAD OF THE SHRUB, AND NOT TO THE LONGEST BRANCH.
2.6.8.TREES AND SHRUBS SHALL BE HANDLED WITH CARE BY THE ROOT BALL.
3.GENERAL WORK PROCEDURES
3.1.CONTRACTOR TO UTILIZE WORKMANLIKE INDUSTRY STANDARDS IN PERFORMING ALL LANDSCAPE CONSTRUCTION. THE SITE
IS TO BE LEFT IN A CLEAN STATE AT THE END OF EACH WORKDAY. ALL DEBRIS, MATERIALS AND TOOLS SHALL BE PROPERLY
STORED, STOCKPILED OR DISPOSED OF.
3.2.WASTE MATERIALS AND DEBRIS SHALL BE COMPLETELY DISPOSED OF AT THE CONTRACTOR'S EXPENSE. DEBRIS SHALL NOT
BE BURIED, INCLUDING ORGANIC MATERIALS, BUT SHALL BE REMOVED COMPLETELY FROM THE SITE.
4.SITE PREPARATIONS
4.1.BEFORE AND DURING PRELIMINARY GRADING AND FINISHED GRADING, ALL WEEDS AND GRASSES SHALL BE DUG OUT BY THE
ROOTS AND DISPOSED OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH GENERAL WORK PROCEDURES OUTLINED HEREIN.
4.2.ALL EXISTING TREES TO REMAIN SHALL BE PRUNED TO REMOVE ANY DAMAGED BRANCHES. THE ENTIRE LIMB OF ANY
DAMAGED BRANCH SHALL BE CUT OFF AT THE BRANCH COLLAR. CONTRACTOR SHALL ENSURE THAT CUTS ARE SMOOTH AND
STRAIGHT. ANY EXPOSED ROOTS SHALL BE CUT BACK WITH CLEAN, SHARP TOOLS AND TOPSOIL SHALL BE PLACED AROUND
THE REMAINDER OF THE ROOTS. EXISTING TREES SHALL BE MONITORED ON A REGULAR BASIS FOR ADDITIONAL ROOT OR
BRANCH DAMAGE AS A RESULT OF CONSTRUCTION. ROOTS SHALL NOT BE LEFT EXPOSED FOR MORE THAN ONE (1) DAY.
CONTRACTOR SHALL WATER EXISTING TREES AS NEEDED TO PREVENT SHOCK OR DECLINE.
4.3.CONTRACTOR SHALL ARRANGE TO HAVE A UTILITY STAKE-OUT TO LOCATE ALL UNDERGROUND UTILITIES PRIOR TO
INSTALLATION OF ANY LANDSCAPE MATERIAL. UTILITY COMPANIES SHALL BE CONTACTED THREE (3) DAYS PRIOR TO THE
BEGINNING OF WORK.
5.TREE PROTECTION
5.1.CONTRACTOR SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE PROTECTION OF ALL EXISTING TREES TO REMAIN. A TREE PROTECTION ZONE
SHALL BE ESTABLISHED AT THE DRIP LINE OR AT THE LIMIT OF CONSTRUCTION DISTURBANCE, WHICHEVER IS GREATER.
LOCAL STANDARDS THAT MAY REQUIRE A MORE STRICT TREE PROTECTION ZONE SHALL BE HONORED.
5.2.A FORTY-EIGHT INCH (48") HIGH WOODEN SNOW FENCE OR ORANGE COLORED HIGH-DENSITY 'VISI-FENCE', OR APPROVED
EQUAL, MOUNTED ON STEEL POSTS SHALL BE PLACED ALONG THE BOUNDARY OF THE TREE PROTECTION ZONE. POSTS
SHALL BE LOCATED AT A MAXIMUM OF EIGHT FEET (8') ON CENTER OR AS INDICATED WITHIN THE TREE PROTECTION DETAIL.
5.3.WHEN THE TREE PROTECTION FENCING HAS BEEN INSTALLED, IT SHALL BE INSPECTED BY THE APPROVING AGENCY PRIOR TO
DEMOLITION, GRADING, TREE CLEARING OR ANY OTHER CONSTRUCTION. THE FENCING ALONG THE TREE PROTECTION ZONE
SHALL BE REGULARLY INSPECTED BY THE LANDSCAPE CONTRACTOR AND MAINTAINED UNTIL ALL CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITY
HAS BEEN COMPLETED.
5.4.AT NO TIME SHALL MACHINERY, DEBRIS, FALLEN TREES OR OTHER MATERIALS BE PLACED, STOCKPILED OR LEFT STANDING IN
THE TREE PROTECTION ZONE.
6.SOIL MODIFICATIONS
6.1.CONTRACTOR SHALL ATTAIN A SOIL TEST FOR ALL AREAS OF THE SITE PRIOR TO CONDUCTING ANY PLANTING. SOIL TESTS
SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A CERTIFIED SOIL LABORATORY.
6.2.LANDSCAPE CONTRACTOR SHALL REPORT ANY SOIL OR DRAINAGE CONDITIONS CONSIDERED DETRIMENTAL TO THE GROWTH
OF PLANT MATERIAL. SOIL MODIFICATIONS, AS SPECIFIED HEREIN, MAY NEED TO BE CONDUCTED BY THE LANDSCAPE
CONTRACTOR DEPENDING ON SITE CONDITIONS.
6.3.THE FOLLOWING AMENDMENTS AND QUANTITIES ARE APPROXIMATE AND ARE FOR BIDDING PURPOSES ONLY. COMPOSITION
OF AMENDMENTS SHOULD BE REVISED DEPENDING ON THE OUTCOME OF A TOPSOIL ANALYSIS PERFORMED BY A CERTIFIED
SOIL LABORATORY.
6.3.1.TO INCREASE A SANDY SOIL'S ABILITY TO RETAIN WATER AND NUTRIENTS, THOROUGHLY TILL ORGANIC MATTER INTO THE
TOP 6-12". USE COMPOSTED BARK, COMPOSTED LEAF MULCH OR PEAT MOSS. ALL PRODUCTS SHOULD BE COMPOSTED
TO A DARK COLOR AND BE FREE OF PIECES WITH IDENTIFIABLE LEAF OR WOOD STRUCTURE. AVOID MATERIAL WITH A PH
HIGHER THAN 7.5.
6.3.2.TO INCREASE DRAINAGE, MODIFY HEAVY CLAY OR SILT (MORE THAN 40% CLAY OR SILT) BY ADDING COMPOSTED PINE
BARK (UP TO 30% BY VOLUME) AND/OR AGRICULTURAL GYPSUM. COARSE SAND MAY BE USED IF ENOUGH IS ADDED TO
BRING THE SAND CONTENT TO MORE THAN 60% OF THE TOTAL MIX. SUBSURFACE DRAINAGE LINES MAY NEED TO BE
ADDED TO INCREASE DRAINAGE.
6.3.3.MODIFY EXTREMELY SANDY SOILS (MORE THAN 85%) BY ADDING ORGANIC MATTER AND/OR DRY, SHREDDED CLAY LOAM
UP TO 30% OF THE TOTAL MIX.
7.FINISHED GRADING
7.1.UNLESS OTHERWISE CONTRACTED, THE LANDSCAPE CONTRACTOR SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE INSTALLATION OF
TOPSOIL AND THE ESTABLISHMENT OF FINE-GRADING WITHIN THE DISTURBANCE AREA OF THE SITE.
7.2.LANDSCAPE CONTRACTOR SHALL VERIFY THAT SUBGRADE FOR INSTALLATION OF TOPSOIL HAS BEEN ESTABLISHED. THE
SUBGRADE OF THE SITE MUST MEET THE FINISHED GRADE LESS THE REQUIRED TOPSOIL THICKNESS (1"±).
7.3.ALL LAWN AND PLANTING AREAS SHALL BE GRADED TO A SMOOTH, EVEN AND UNIFORM PLANE WITH NO ABRUPT CHANGE OF
SURFACE AS DEPICTED WITHIN THIS SET OF CONSTRUCTION PLANS, UNLESS OTHERWISE DIRECTED BY THE PROJECT
ENGINEER OR LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT.
7.4.ALL PLANTING AREAS SHALL BE GRADED AND MAINTAINED TO ALLOW FREE FLOW OF SURFACE WATER IN AND AROUND THE
PLANTING BEDS. STANDING WATER SHALL NOT BE PERMITTED IN PLANTING BEDS.
8.TOPSOILING
8.1.CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE A 6" THICK MINIMUM LAYER OF TOPSOIL, OR AS DIRECTED BY THE LOCAL ORDINANCE OR
CLIENT, IN ALL PLANTING AREAS. TOPSOIL SHOULD BE SPREAD OVER A PREPARED SURFACE IN A UNIFORM LAYER TO
ACHIEVE THE DESIRED COMPACTED THICKNESS.
8.2.ON-SITE TOPSOIL MAY BE USED TO SUPPLEMENT THE TOTAL AMOUNT REQUIRED. TOPSOIL FROM THE SITE MAY BE REJECTED
IF IT HAS NOT BEEN PROPERLY REMOVED, STORED AND PROTECTED PRIOR TO CONSTRUCTION.
8.3.CONTRACTOR SHALL FURNISH TO THE APPROVING AGENCY AN ANALYSIS OF BOTH IMPORTED AND ON-SITE TOPSOIL TO BE
UTILIZED IN ALL PLANTING AREAS. THE PH AND NUTRIENT LEVELS MAY NEED TO BE ADJUSTED THROUGH SOIL MODIFICATIONS
AS NEEDED TO ACHIEVE THE REQUIRED LEVELS AS SPECIFIED IN THE MATERIALS SECTION ABOVE.
8.4.ALL LAWN AREAS ARE TO BE CULTIVATED TO A DEPTH OF SIX INCHES (6"). ALL DEBRIS EXPOSED FROM EXCAVATION AND
CULTIVATION SHALL BE DISPOSED OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH GENERAL WORK PROCEDURES SECTION ABOVE. THE
FOLLOWING SHALL BE TILLED INTO THE TOP FOUR INCHES (4") IN TWO DIRECTIONS (QUANTITIES BASED ON A 1,000 SQUARE
FOOT AREA - FOR BID PURPOSES ONLY [SEE SPECIFICATION 6.A.]):
8.4.1.20 POUNDS 'GRO-POWER' OR APPROVED SOIL CONDITIONER/FERTILIZER
8.4.2.20 POUNDS NITRO-FORM (COURSE) 38-0-0 BLUE CHIP OR APPROVED NITROGEN FERTILIZER
8.5.THE SPREADING OF TOPSOIL SHALL NOT BE CONDUCTED UNDER MUDDY OR FROZEN CONDITIONS.
9.PLANTING
9.1.INSOFAR THAT IT IS FEASIBLE, PLANT MATERIAL SHALL BE PLANTED ON THE DAY OF DELIVERY. IN THE EVENT THAT THIS IS
NOT POSSIBLE, LANDSCAPE CONTRACTOR SHALL PROTECT UNINSTALLED PLANT MATERIAL. PLANTS SHALL NOT REMAIN
UNPLANTED FOR LONGER THAN A THREE DAY PERIOD AFTER DELIVERY. PLANTS THAT WILL NOT BE PLANTED FOR A PERIOD
OF TIME GREATER THAN THREE DAYS SHALL BE HEALED IN WITH TOPSOIL OR MULCH TO HELP PRESERVE ROOT MOISTURE.
9.2.PLANTING OPERATIONS SHALL BE PERFORMED DURING PERIODS WITHIN THE PLANTING SEASON WHEN WEATHER AND SOIL
CONDITIONS ARE SUITABLE AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH ACCEPTED LOCAL PRACTICE. PLANTS SHALL NOT BE INSTALLED IN
TOPSOIL THAT IS IN A MUDDY OR FROZEN CONDITION.
9.3.ANY INJURED ROOTS OR BRANCHES SHALL BE PRUNED TO MAKE CLEAN-CUT ENDS PRIOR TO PLANTING UTILIZING CLEAN,
SHARP TOOLS. ONLY INJURED OR DISEASED BRANCHING SHALL BE REMOVED.
9.4.ALL PLANTING CONTAINERS, BASKETS AND NON-BIODEGRADABLE MATERIALS SHALL BE REMOVED FROM ROOT BALLS DURING
PLANTING. NATURAL FIBER BURLAP MUST BE CUT FROM AROUND THE TRUNK OF THE TREE AND FOLDED DOWN AGAINST THE
ROOT BALL PRIOR TO BACKFILLING.
9.5.POSITION TREES AND SHRUBS AT THEIR INTENDED LOCATIONS AS PER THE PLANS AND SECURE THE APPROVAL OF THE
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT PRIOR TO EXCAVATING PITS, MAKING NECESSARY ADJUSTMENTS AS DIRECTED.
9.6.PRIOR TO THE ISSUANCE OF ANY CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY, THE PROPOSED LANDSCAPE, AS SHOWN ON THE APPROVED
LANDSCAPE PLAN, MUST BE INSTALLED, INSPECTED AND APPROVED BY THE APPROVING AGENCY. THE APPROVING AGENCY
SHALL TAKE INTO ACCOUNT SEASONAL CONSIDERATIONS IN THIS REGARD AS FOLLOWS. THE PLANTING OF TREES, SHRUBS,
VINES OR GROUND COVER SHALL OCCUR ONLY DURING THE FOLLOWING PLANTING SEASONS:
9.6.1.PLANTS: MARCH 15 TO DECEMBER 15
9.6.2.LAWN: MARCH 15 TO JUNE 15 OR SEPT. 1 TO DECEMBER 1
9.6.3.PLANTINGS REQUIRED FOR A CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY SHALL BE PROVIDED DURING THE NEXT APPROPRIATE
SEASON AT THE MUNICIPALITY'S DISCRETION. CONTRACTOR SHOULD CONTACT APPROVING AGENCY FOR POTENTIAL
SUBSTITUTIONS.
9.7.FURTHERMORE, THE FOLLOWING TREE VARIETIES ARE UNUSUALLY SUSCEPTIBLE TO WINTER DAMAGE. WITH TRANSPLANT
SHOCK AND THE SEASONAL LACK OF NITROGEN AVAILABILITY, THE RISK OF PLANT DEATH IS GREATLY INCREASED. IT IS NOT
RECOMMENDED THAT THESE SPECIES BE PLANTED DURING THE FALL PLANTING SEASON:
ACER RUBRUM PLATANUS X ACERIFOLIA
BETULA VARIETIES POPULUS VARIETIES
PRUNUS VARIETIES
PYRUS VARIETIES
QUERCUS VARIETIES
PLANTING PITS SHALL BE DUG WITH LEVEL BOTTOMS, WITH THE WIDTH TWICE THE DIAMETER OF ROOT BALL.
THE ROOT BALL SHALL REST ON UNDISTURBED GRADE. EACH PLANT PIT SHALL BE BACKFILLED IN LAYERS WITH THE FOLLOWING
PREPARED SOIL MIXED THOROUGHLY:
9.7.1.1 PART PEAT MOSS
9.7.2.1 PART COMPOSTED COW MANURE BY VOLUME
9.7.3.3 PARTS TOPSOIL BY VOLUME
9.7.4.21 GRAMS 'AGRIFORM' PLANTING TABLETS (OR APPROVED EQUAL) AS FOLLOWS:
9.7.4.1.2 TABLETS PER 1 GALLON PLANT
9.7.4.2.3 TABLETS PER 5 GALLON PLANT
9.7.4.3.4 TABLETS PER 15 GALLON PLANT
9.7.4.4.LARGER PLANTS: 2 TABLETS PER ½" CALIPER OF TRUNK
9.8.FILL PREPARED SOIL AROUND BALL OF PLANT HALF-WAY AND INSERT PLANT TABLETS. COMPLETE BACKFILL AND WATER
THOROUGHLY.
9.9.ALL PLANTS SHALL BE PLANTED SO THAT THE TOP OF THE ROOT BALL, THE POINT AT WHICH THE ROOT FLARE BEGINS, IS SET
AT GROUND LEVEL AND IN THE CENTER OF THE PIT. NO SOIL IS TO BE PLACED DIRECTLY ON TOP OF THE ROOT BALL.
9.10.ALL PROPOSED TREES DIRECTLY ADJACENT TO WALKWAYS OR DRIVEWAYS SHALL BE PRUNED AND MAINTAINED TO A
MINIMUM BRANCHING HEIGHT OF 7' FROM GRADE.
9.11.GROUND COVER AREAS SHALL RECEIVE A ¼" LAYER OF HUMUS RAKED INTO THE TOP 1" OF PREPARED SOIL PRIOR TO
PLANTING. ALL GROUND COVER AREAS SHALL BE WEEDED AND TREATED WITH A PRE-EMERGENT CHEMICAL AS PER
MANUFACTURER'S RECOMMENDATION.
9.12.NO PLANT, EXCEPT GROUND COVERS, GRASSES OR VINES, SHALL BE PLANTED LESS THAN TWO FEET (2') FROM EXISTING
STRUCTURES AND SIDEWALKS.
9.13.ALL PLANTING AREAS AND PLANTING PITS SHALL BE MULCHED AS SPECIFIED HEREIN TO FILL THE ENTIRE BED AREA OR
SAUCER. NO MULCH IS TO TOUCH THE TRUNK OF THE TREE OR SHRUB.
9.14.ALL PLANTING AREAS SHALL BE WATERED IMMEDIATELY UPON INSTALLATION IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE WATERING
SPECIFICATIONS AS LISTED HEREIN.
10.TRANSPLANTING (WHEN REQUIRED)
10.1.ALL TRANSPLANTS SHALL BE DUG WITH INTACT ROOT BALLS CAPABLE OF SUSTAINING THE PLANT.
10.2.IF PLANTS ARE TO BE STOCKPILED BEFORE REPLANTING, THEY SHALL BE HEALED IN WITH MULCH OR SOIL, ADEQUATELY
WATERED AND PROTECTED FROM EXTREME HEAT, SUN AND WIND.
10.3.PLANTS SHALL NOT BE DUG FOR TRANSPLANTING BETWEEN APRIL 10 AND JUNE 30.
10.4.UPON REPLANTING, BACKFILL SOIL SHALL BE AMENDED WITH FERTILIZER AND ROOT GROWTH HORMONE.
10.5.TRANSPLANTS SHALL BE GUARANTEED FOR THE LENGTH OF THE GUARANTEE PERIOD SPECIFIED HEREIN.
10.6.F TRANSPLANTS DIE, SHRUBS AND TREES LESS THAN SIX INCHES (6") DBH SHALL BE REPLACED IN KIND. TREES GREATER
THAN SIX INCHES (6") DBH MAY BE REQUIRED TO BE REPLACED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE MUNICIPALITY'S TREE
REPLACEMENT GUIDELINES.
11.WATERING
11.1.NEW PLANTINGS OR LAWN AREAS SHALL BE ADEQUATELY IRRIGATED BEGINNING IMMEDIATELY AFTER PLANTING. WATER
SHALL BE APPLIED TO EACH TREE AND SHRUB IN SUCH MANNER AS NOT TO DISTURB BACKFILL AND TO THE EXTENT THAT ALL
MATERIALS IN THE PLANTING HOLE ARE THOROUGHLY SATURATED. WATERING SHALL CONTINUE AT LEAST UNTIL PLANTS ARE
ESTABLISHED.
11.2.SITE OWNER SHALL PROVIDE WATER IF AVAILABLE ON SITE AT TIME OF PLANTING. IF WATER IS NOT AVAILABLE ON SITE,
CONTRACTOR SHALL SUPPLY ALL NECESSARY WATER. THE USE OF WATERING BAGS IS RECOMMENDED FOR ALL NEWLY
PLANTED TREES.
11.3.IF AN IRRIGATION SYSTEM HAS BEEN INSTALLED ON THE SITE, IT SHALL BE USED TO WATER PROPOSED PLANT MATERIAL, BUT
ANY FAILURE OF THE SYSTEM DOES NOT ELIMINATE THE CONTRACTOR'S RESPONSIBILITY OF MAINTAINING THE DESIRED
MOISTURE LEVEL FOR VIGOROUS, HEALTHY GROWTH.
12.GUARANTEE
12.1.THE LANDSCAPE CONTRACTOR SHALL GUARANTEE ALL PLANTS FOR A PERIOD OF 1 YEAR FROM APPROVAL OF LANDSCAPE
INSTALLATION BY THE APPROVING AGENCY. CONTRACTOR SHALL SUPPLY THE OWNER WITH A MAINTENANCE BOND FOR TEN
PERCENT (10%) OF THE VALUE OF THE LANDSCAPE INSTALLATION WHICH WILL BE RELEASED AT THE CONCLUSION OF THE
GUARANTEE PERIOD AND WHEN A FINAL INSPECTION HAS BEEN COMPLETED AND APPROVED BY THE OWNER OR AUTHORIZED
REPRESENTATIVE.
12.2.ANY DEAD OR DYING PLANT MATERIAL SHALL BE REPLACED FOR THE LENGTH OF THE GUARANTEE PERIOD. REPLACEMENT OF
PLANT MATERIAL SHALL BE CONDUCTED AT THE FIRST SUCCEEDING PLANTING SEASON. ANY DEBRIS SHALL BE DISPOSED OF
OFF-SITE, WITHOUT EXCEPTION.
12.3.TREES AND SHRUBS SHALL BE MAINTAINED BY THE CONTRACTOR DURING CONSTRUCTION AND THROUGHOUT THE 90 DAY
MAINTENANCE PERIOD AS SPECIFIED HEREIN. CULTIVATION, WEEDING, WATERING AND THE PREVENTATIVE TREATMENTS
SHALL BE PERFORMED AS NECESSARY TO KEEP PLANT MATERIAL IN GOOD CONDITION AND FREE OF INSECTS AND DISEASE.
12.4.LAWNS SHALL BE MAINTAINED THROUGH WATERING, FERTILIZING, WEEDING, MOWING, TRIMMING AND OTHER OPERATIONS
SUCH AS ROLLING, REGARDING AND REPLANTING AS REQUIRED TO ESTABLISH A SMOOTH, ACCEPTABLE LAWN, FREE OF
ERODED OR BARE AREAS.
13.CLEANUP
13.1.UPON THE COMPLETION OF ALL LANDSCAPE INSTALLATION AND BEFORE THE FINAL ACCEPTANCE, THE CONTRACTOR SHALL
REMOVE ALL UNUSED MATERIALS, EQUIPMENT AND DEBRIS FROM THE SITE. ALL PAVED AREAS ARE TO BE CLEANED.
13.2.THE SITE SHALL BE CLEANED AND LEFT IN A NEAT AND ACCEPTABLE CONDITION AS APPROVED BY THE OWNER OR
AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE.
14.MAINTENANCE (ALTERNATIVE BID):
14.1.A 90 DAY MAINTENANCE PERIOD SHALL COMMENCE AT THE END OF ALL LANDSCAPE INSTALLATION OPERATIONS. THE 90 DAY
MAINTENANCE PERIOD ENSURES TO THE OWNER/OPERATOR THAT THE NEWLY INSTALLED LANDSCAPING HAS BEEN
MAINTAINED AS SPECIFIED ON THE APPROVED LANDSCAPE PLAN. ONCE THE INITIAL 90 DAY MAINTENANCE PERIOD HAS
EXPIRED, THE OWNER/OPERATOR MAY REQUEST THAT BIDDERS SUBMIT AN ALTERNATE MAINTENANCE BID FOR A MONTHLY
MAINTENANCE CONTRACT. THE ALTERNATE MAINTENANCE CONTRACT WILL ENCOMPASS ANY WORK THAT IS CONSIDERED
APPROPRIATE TO ENSURE THAT PLANT AND LAWN AREAS ARE HEALTHY AND MANICURED TO THE APPROVAL OF THE
OWNER/OPERATOR.
LANDSCAPE SPECIFICATIONS
L-102
LANDSCAPE
NOTES & DETAILS
BIOBARRIER ROOT BARRIER DETAIL
PREPARED SOIL FOR TREES
(SEE PLANTING DETAIL)
UNDISTURBED SUBGRADE
SEE DECIDUOUS OR EVERGREEN
TREE DETAIL FOR PLANTING
PURPOSES
TREE
BIOBARRIER ROOT
BARRIER FABRIC OR
APPROVED EQUAL
BIOBARRIER ROOT BARRIER
FABRIC TO BE INSTALLED
TO THE DEPTH OF THE
BOTTOM OF STONE BASE
COURSE OR 10",
WHICHEVER IS GREATER
NOTES:
1. ANY TREE INSTALLED WITHIN 10 FT. OF NEW CONCRETE
SIDEWALKS SHOULD BE INSTALLED WITH BIOBARRIER ROOT
BARRIER FABRIC AS SHOWN
2. TREES SHALL BE INSTALLED ACCORDING TO THE
APPROPRIATE PLANTING DETAIL.
N.T.S.
10' MAX.CONC. SIDEWALK
TREE PLANTING DETAIL
NOTES:
1.) NO SOIL OR MULCH SHALL BE PLACED AGAINST ROOT COLLAR OF PLANT.
2.) REMOVE ALL NON-BIODEGRADABLE MATERIAL AND ROPE FROM TRUNK & TOP OF
ROOT BALL. FOLD BURLAP BACK 1/3 FROM ROOT BALL.
3.) PLANTING DEPTH SHALL BE THE SAME AS GROWN IN NURSERY.
4.) THOROUGHLY SOAK THE TREE ROOT BALL AND ADJACENT PREPARED SOIL SEVERAL
TIMES DURING THE FIRST MONTH
AFTER PLANTING AND REGULARLY THROUGHOUT THE FOLLOWING TWO SUMMERS.
5.) THE BOTTOM OF PLANTING PIT EXCAVATIONS SHOULD BE ROUGH TO AVOID MATTING
OF SOIL LAYERS AS
NEW SOIL IS ADDED. IT IS PREFERABLE TO TILL THE FIRST LIFT (2 TO 3 IN.) OF PLANTING
SOIL INTO THE SUBSOIL.
6.) REFER TO THE CHART "GENERAL RANGE OF SOIL MODIFICATIONS & VOLUMES FOR
VARIOUS SOIL CONDITIONS" TO DETERMINE MINIMUM WIDTH OF PREPARED SOIL.
7.) SUBSTITUTE ARBORVITAE STAKING SYSTEM WHEN SPECIFIED.
REINFORCED RUBBER HOSE (1/2" DIA. BLACK)
12 GAUGE GALVANIZED WIRE GUYS TWISTED
FOLD BURLAP AWAY FROM TOP OF ROOT
BALL
2" DIA. HARDWOOD STAKES 2/3 TREE HT. 3
PER TREE
TWICE THE WIDTH OF ROOTBALL FOR
PREPARED SOIL FOR TREES.
PREPARED SOIL FOR TREES
1 PART PEAT MOSS
1 PART COW MANURE
3 PARTS TOPSOIL
(RECOMMENDATION ONLY. SEE SOIL MOD. CHART)
UNDISTURBED SUBGRADE
DIG WIDE, SHALLOW HOLE WITH
TAMPED SIDES
TAMP SOIL SOLIDLY AROUND BASE
OF ROOT BALL
AVOID PURCHASING TREES WITH TWO LEADERS
OR REMOVE ONE AT PLANTING: OTHERWISE, DO
NOT PRUNE TREE AT PLANTING EXCEPT FOR
SPECIFIC STRUCTURAL CORRECTIONS.
SET ROOT BALL FLUSH TO GRADE OR SEVERAL
INCHES HIGHER IN POORLY DRAINING SOILS.
4" BUILT-UP EARTH SAUCER
3" DEPTH OF MULCH, AS SPECIFIED ON THE
LANDSCAPE PLAN (DO NOT PLACE MULCH IN
CONTACT WITH TREE TRUNK)
LANDSCAPE FABRIC AS SPECIFIED.
ALL PLANTING CONTAINERS, BASKETS AND
NON-BIODEGRADABLE MATERIALS SHALL
BE REMOVED FROM ROOT BALLS.
SET ROOT BALL ON UNDISTURBED
SOIL IN BOTTOM OF HOLE
N.T.S.
SHRUB PLANTING DETAIL
8" - 12"
24" MINIMUM
FOR CONTAINER-GROWN SHRUBS, PLANT SHALL BE
TRANSPLANTED AT THE SAME GRADE AS IN THE
CONTAINER. REMOVE THE CONTAINER, USE
FINGER OR SMALL HAND TOOLS TO PULL THE
ROOTS OUT OF THE OUTER LAYER OF POTTING
SOIL; THEN CUT OR PULL APART ANY ROOTS THAT
CIRCLE THE PERIMETER OF THE CONTAINER.
3" DEPTH OF MULCH, AS SPECIFIED ON THE
LANDSCAPE PLAN (DO NOT PUT MULCH AGAINST
THE BASE OF THE PLANT).
LANDSCAPE FABRIC AS SPECIFIED
FINISHED GRADE
PLACE SHRUB ON FIRM SOIL IN BOTTOM OF HOLE.
UNDISTURBED SUBGRADE
WHEN APPROPRIATE, PLANT MULTIPLE
SHRUBS IN CONTINUOUS PLANTING HOLE.
SOIL SURFACE ROUGHENED
TO BIND WITH NEW SOIL.
BEFORE PLANTING, ADD 3" TO 4" OF
WELL-COMPOSTED LEAVES AND
RECYCLED YARD WASTE TO BED AND
TILL INTO TOP 6" OF PREPARED SOIL.
PLANTING MIX:
1 PART PEAT MOSS
1 PART COW MANURE
3 PARTS TOPSOIL
(SEE SOIL MODIFICATION CHART)
PLANT SHALL BE PLANTED SO THAT
THE POINT AT WHICH THE ROOT FLARE
BEGINS IS SET LEVEL WITH GRADE.
CUT AND REMOVE BURLAP FROM TOP
ONE-THIRD OF ROOT BALL AS SHOWN.
N.T.S.
CONTAINERB&B
GROUNDCOVER PLANTING
INCORPORATE 2" OF PEAT
INTO 6" OF PLANTING
MIXTURE, AS SPECIFIED
1" DEPTH OF MULCH, SEE
LANDSCAPE PLAN FOR
MULCH TYPE
EDGING
(AS SPECIFIED)
FINISHED GRADE
TOPSOIL
N.T.S.
BLACK ALUMINUM EDGING
FINISH
GRADE
18" STAKE INTO UNDISTURBED
GROUND EVERY 30" O.C. LAP
JOINTS AS PER MANUFACTURERS
RECOMMENDATION.
3/16" x 4" BLACK
ALUMINUM EDGING
LAWN OR GRAVEL AREA
UNDISTURBED SUBGRADE
PREPARED
TOPSOIL
MULCH
AS SPECIFIED
N.T.S.
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STEP 1:
TIE A SIMPLE KNOT 18-24"
FROM EITHER END OF THE
ARBORTIE.
(DEPENDING ON THE
DIAMETER OF THE TREE)
THIS END WRAPPED
AROUND TREE AFTER
KNOT IS TIGHTENED
TYPICAL
GUYING
INSTALLATION
THIS END
TO STAKE
THIS END
TO STAKE
STEP 4:
SLIDE KNOT JUST COMPLETED
UP TO THE KNOT TIED IN STEP 1.
FASTEN FREE END TO STAKE OR
ANCHOR.
THIS END
TO STAKE
STEP 3:
FOLLOW MOTION OF ARBORTIE
AS SHOWN, FINISHING THE KNOT
BY PULLING TIGHTLY ON POINTS
A AND B AT THE SAME TIME.
STEP 2:
WRAP THIS END AROUND
TREE. BEGIN A NEW KNOT
BELOW THE KNOT THAT
WAS TIED IN STEP 1.
THIS END
TO STAKE
THIS END
TO STAKE
STEP 5:
THE ARBORKNOT PROVIDES
SECURE, GIRDLE FREE
ATTACHMENT OF THE
ARBORTIE TO TREE.
1
3
TREE TRUNK
MIN. OF THREE (3)
STAKES TO EACH
TREE
ARBORTIE STAKING DETAIL
N.T.S.
NOTES:
SPECIFIED ARBORTIE GREEN (OR WHITE)
STAKING AND GUYING MATERIAL IS TO BE
FLAT WOVEN POLYPROPYLENE MATERIAL.
34" WIDE, 900 LB. BREAK STRENGTH.
ARBORTIE SHALL BE FASTENED TO
STAKES IN A MANNER WHICH PERMITS
TREE MOVEMENT AND SUPPORTS THE
TREE.
STANDARD FOR PERMANENT STABILIZATION WITH SOD
METHODS AND MATERIALS
1. CULTIVATED SOD IS PREFERRED OVER NATIVE OR PASTURE SOD. SPECIFY "CERTIFIED SOD," OR OTHER HIGH QUALITY CULTIVATED
SOD.
2. SOD SHOULD BE FREE OF WEEDS AND UNDESIRABLE COARSE WEEDY GRASSES.
3. SOD SHOULD BE OF UNIFORM THICKNESS, APPROXIMATELY 5/8 INCH, PLUS OR MINUS 1/4 INCH, AT TIME OF CUTTING. (EXCLUDES TOP
GROWTH.)
4. SOD SHOULD BE VIGOROUS AND DENSE AND BE ABLE TO RETAIN ITS OWN SHAPE AND WEIGHT WHEN SUSPENDED VERTICALLY WITH A
FIRM GRASP FROM THE UPPER 10 PERCENT OF THE STRIP. BROKEN PADS OR TORN AND UNEVEN ENDS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTABLE.
5. FOR DRAUGHT SITES, A SOD OF KENTUCKY 31 TALL FESCUE AND BLUEGRASS IS PREFERRED OVER A STRAIGHT BLUEGRASS SOD.
6. ONLY MOIST, FRESH, UNHEATED SOD SHOULD BE USED. SOD SHOULD BE HARVESTED, DELIVERED, AND INSTALLED WITHIN A PERIOD
OF 36 HOURS.
I. SITE PREPARATION
A. GRADE AS NEEDED AND FEASIBLE TO PERMIT THE USE OF CONVENTIONAL EQUIPMENT FOR LIMING, FERTILIZING, AND SOIL
PREPARATION. ALL GRADING SHOULD BE DONE IN ACCORDANCE WITH STANDARD FOR LAND GRADING.
B. INSTALL NEEDED EROSION CONTROL PRACTICES AND FACILITIES, SUCH AS INTERCEPTOR DITCHES, DIKES AND TERRACES, EROSION
STOPS, AND DE-SILTING BASINS.
II. SOIL PREPARATION
A. APPLY LIMESTONE AND FERTILIZER ACCORDING TO SOIL TESTS SUCH AS THOSE OFFERED BY RUTGERS UNIVERSITY SOIL TESTING
LABORATORY. SOIL SAMPLE MAILERS ARE AVAILABLE FROM THE LOCAL COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SERVICE OFFICE. IF SOIL TESTING IS
NOT FEASIBLE ON SMALL OR VARIABLE SITES, OR WHERE TIMING IS CRITICAL, FERTILIZER MAY BE APPLIED AT THE RATE OF 500 POUNDS
PER ACRE OR 11 POUNDS PER 1,000 SQUARE FEET OF 10-20-10 OR EQUIVALENT. IN ADDITION, 300 POUNDS 38-0-0 PER ACRE OR
EQUIVALENT OF SLOW RELEASE NITROGEN MAY BE USED IN LIEU OF TOP-DRESSING. APPLY LIMESTONE (EQUIVALENT TO 50 PERCENT
CALCIUM PLUS MAGNESIUM OXIDES) AS FOLLOWS:
SOIL TEXTURE TONS/ACRE LBS/1000 SQ. FT
CLAY, CLAY LOAM, AND HIGH ORGANIC SOIL 4 180
SANDY LOAM, LOAM, SILT LOAM 3 135
LOAMY SAND, SAND 2 90
B. WORK LIME AND FERTILIZER INTO THE SOIL AS NEARLY AS PRACTICAL TO A DEPTH OF 4 INCHES WITH A DISC, SPRING TOOTH HARROW,
OR OTHER SUITABLE EQUIPMENT. THE FINAL HARROWING OR DISCOING OPERATION SHOULD BE ON THE GENERAL CONTOUR. CONTINUE
TILLAGE UNTIL A REASONABLY UNIFORM, FINE SEEDBED IS PREPARED.
C. REMOVE FROM THE SURFACE ALL OBJECTS THAT WOULD PREVENT GOOD SOD TO SOIL CONTACT AND REMOVE ALL OTHER DEBRIS,
SUCH AS WIRE, CABLE, TREE ROOTS, PIECES OF CONCRETE, CLODS, LUMPS, OR OTHER UNSUITABLE MATERIAL.
D. INSPECT SITE JUST BEFORE SEEDING. IF TRAFFIC HAS LEFT THE SOIL COMPACTED, THE AREA MUST BE RE-TILLED AND FIRMED AS
ABOVE.
III. SOD PLACEMENT
A. SOD STRIPS SHOULD BE LAID ON THE CONTOUR, NEVER UP AND DOWN THE SLOPE, STARTING AT THE BOTTOM OF THE SLOPE AND
WORKING UP. ON STEEP SLOPES, THE USE OF LADDERS WILL FACILITATE THE WORK AND PREVENT DAMAGE TO THE SOD. DURING
PERIODS OF HIGH TEMPERATURE, LIGHTLY IRRIGATE THE SOIL IMMEDIATELY PRIOR TO LAYING THE SOD.
B. PLACE SOD STRIPS WITH SNUG, EVEN JOINTS THAT ARE STAGGERED. OPEN SPACES INVITE EROSION.
C. ROLL OR TAMP SOD IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING PLACEMENT TO INSURE SOLID CONTACT OF ROOT MAT AND SOIL SURFACE. DO NOT
OVERLAP SOD. ALL JOINTS SHOULD BE BUTTED TIGHTLY IN ORDER TO PREVENT VOIDS WHICH WOULD CAUSE DRYING OF THE ROOTS.
D. ON SLOPES GREATER THAN 3 TO 1, SECURE SOD TO SURFACE SOIL WITH WOOD PEGS, WIRE STAPLES, OR SPLIT SHINGLES (8 TO 10
INCHES LONG BY 3/4 INCH WIDE).
E. SURFACE WATER CANNOT ALWAYS BE DIVERTED FROM FLOWING OVER THE FACE OF THE SLOPE, BUT A CAPPING STRIP OF HEAVY
JUTE OR PLASTIC NETTING, PROPERLY SECURED, ALONG THE CROWN OF THE SLOPE AND EDGES WILL PROVIDE EXTRA PROTECTION
AGAINST LIFTING AND UNDERCUTTING OF SOD. THE SAME TECHNIQUE CAN BE USED TO ANCHOR SOD IN WATER CARRYING CHANNELS
AND OTHER CRITICAL AREAS. WIRE STAPLES MUST BE USED TO ANCHOR NETTING IN CHANNEL WORK.
F. IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING INSTALLATION, SOD SHOULD BE WATERED UNTIL MOISTURE PENETRATES THE SOIL LAYER BENEATH SOD
TO A DEPTH OF 4 INCHES. MAINTAIN OPTIMUM MOISTURE FOR AT LEAST TWO WEEKS, AND CONTINUE IRRIGATION THROUGHOUT ENTIRE
SEASON.
IV. TOP-DRESSING IF SLOW RELEASE NITROGEN (300 POUNDS 38-0-0 PER ACRE OR EQUIVALENT) IS USED IN ADDITION TO SUGGESTED
FERTILIZER, THEN A FOLLOW-UP OF TOP DRESSING IS NOT MANDATORY.
A. SPRING INSTALLATION OF SOD WILL REQUIRE AN APPLICATION OF FERTILIZER SUCH AS 10-20-10 OR EQUIVALENT AT 500 POUNDS PER
ACRE OR 11 POUNDS PER 1,000 SQUARE FEET BETWEEN MARCH 15 AND APRIL 1.
B. FALL INSTALLATION OF SOD WILL REQUIRE THE ABOVE BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 1 AND OCTOBER 15.
6"6"
6'-10.7"
1'-11.6"2'-11.4"1'-11.6"
SOIL VAULT SYSTEM
N.T.S.
SOIL ZONE WITHIN STRATA VAULT MATRIX TO
BE FILLED WITH SOIL BY USE OF NEEDLE
VIBRATORS OR FOOT COMPACTION/ TAMPING
OR APPLICATION OF WATER TO ENSURE
CONSOLIDATION THROUGHOUT. (DO NOT
TAMP WHILE SATURATED)
REINFORCING COLLAR AS
PER SPECIFICATIONS
CEMENT STABILIZATION
REQUIRED FOR ALL AREAS
BENEATH OR ADJACENT TO
TRAFFICABLE ROAD
PAVEMENT
TAMPED SOIL MOUND
UNDER ROOTBALL