LP Specs att to CC 6/8 pckt.SECTION 02900
PART I - GENERAL
1.1 REFERENCED= DOCUMENTS
A. Refer to bidding requirements, spec{al provisions, and schedules for
additional requirements,
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
A, Work [ncl'uded: Furnish ali supervision, labor, materials, services, equipment and
app encee required to complete the work covered in conjunction with the landscaping
covered in these specifications and landscaping p ans, nc uding=
1, Planting {trees, shrubs, and grass)
2. Bed preparation and fertilization
3. Notification of sources
4. Water and Maintenance until final acceptance
5, Guarantee
1,3 REFERENCE STANDARDS
A, American Standard for Nursery Stock published by American Association of
Nurserymem 27 October 1980. Edition; by American National Standards Institute, lno.
(ZS0,1)-p[ant material.
B, American Joint Committee on Horticultural Nomenclature= lg42 Edition of Standardized
Plant Names,
C. Texas Association of Nurserymen, Grades and Standards.
D. Hortis Third. 1976 - Cornell University,
1.4 NOTIFiCATiON OF SOURCES, AND SUBMITTALS
A, The Contracto,r shall within ten [t0} days following acceptance of bid, notify the
Architect/Owner of the sources cf plant materials and bed preparation required,
for the project,
B, Samples ProWde representative quantities of sandy loam soil mulch, bed mix material.
gravel, and crushed stone. Samples sha~[ be approved by Architect before use on
project,
C, Product Data: Submit complete product data and specifications on al~ other specified
materials,
Submt three representative samples of each variety of ornamental trees, shrubs, and
groundcover plants for Architect's approval. When approved, tag, install, and maintain as
representative samples for f[na~ installed plant materials.
E. File Certificates of Inspection of plant material by state, county, and federal authorities
with Architect, if required.
F. So[t Analysis: Provide sandy foam so[I analysis if requested by the Architect.
1,5
JOB CONDITIONS
A, General Contractor to complete the following punch list: Prior to Landscape Contractor
Initiating any.p~,rtlon of landscape. Installation, ~enerat Contractor shall leave planting bed
areas three 13 } inches below finish grade of sidewalks, drives a.nd curbs as shown on the
drawings. All lawn areas to receive solid sod shall be left one [1"1 inch below the finish
grade of Sidewalks, drives, and curbs. All construction debris shall be removed prior to
Landscape Contractor beginning any work.
B, General Contractor sha{I provide topsoil as described In Section 02200 - Earthwork,
C, Storage of materia[s and equipment at the job site will be at the risk of the Landscape
Contractor. The Owner cannot be held responsible for theft or damage.
Section 02900 - 01
PART 3 - EXECUTION
3,1 BED PREPARATION & FERTILIZATION
A, Lands_cape Contractor to inspect all existing conditions and report any deficiencies to
the uwner
B. All planting areas shall be conditioned as follows:
1. Prepare newplanttng beds by scraping away existing grass and weeds as
necessary. Till existing SOil to s depth of six inches prior to fertlrizer and compost
application, Apply fertilizer as pe,r manufacturer's recommendations. Add
sI.~ [6") inches of compost and till into s depth cf six [6"_I inches of the
native soil A. pply organlo fertilizer such .ss Su.stane or ~reen Sense, at the rate
of twenty {201 pounds per one thousand {1,000) square feet.
2. All planting bed areas shall receive a two {2') inch layer of spec[fled mu[oh.
3. Backfill for tree pits shall be as follows: Use existing topsoil on site, free from,
large clumps, rook, debris, callohe, subsoils, otc,,, placed in nine [g"! [nol': layers and
watered In thoroughly,
C. Grass Area:
1,, .Areas to be $olld Sod Bermudagrass: Blocks of sod should be lam joint to joint,
[staggered jointsi.after fertlil.z~.g, the ground first. Roll grass areas to a~hleve a
smooth, even surtsce. The jomts between the blocks cf sod shoutd be filled with,
topsoil where they are evidently gaped open, then watered thoroughly.
2. Areas to be Hydromulch Common Bsrmudagrsss; Hydromulch with
bermudagrass seed st a rate cf two {2) pounds per one thousand [t.000}
square feet. Use a 4' x 8' batter board against the bed areas.
Section 02900 - 05
t,6
MAINTENANCE AND GUARANTEE
A. Maintenance=
1:, The Landscape Contractor will be held responsible for the maintenance of all
work from, the time of planting unfit final acceptance by the Owner. No trees,
shrubs, groundoov, er or grass will be accepted unless they show a healthy growth
and satisfactory to[iago conditions.
2. Maintenance shall include watering of trees and plants, cultivation, weeding,
spraying, edging, pruning of trees, mowing of grass, cleaning up and all other
work necessary of maintenance,,
3. A written n,otoe requesting fi.naJ Inspection and acceptance should be submitted
to the Owner at least ~even [7) days prior to completion. An on-site Inspection by
Owner and Landscape Contractor will be completed prior to written acceptance.
4. After final acceptance of Installation, the Landscape Contractor will not be
required to do any of the above Iisted work,
Guarantee=
1. Trees shall be guaranteed, fo,r a twelve (121 month ~.erlo.d after acceptance,
Shrubs and groundcover snarl be guaranteed for twelve t12) months. The
Contractor s~al~ replace all .d. ea.d m. aterlsis as soon as weather permits and upon
ncr flcatlon of the Owner, P~ants, moludlng trees, which have partially died so that
shape, sfze, or symmetry has been damage, cl, shall be considered subject to
replacement. In such 0sees, the opinion of the Owner shall be final
s. P ants used for repTa~eme, nt ~Shatl be.cf th.e same..kind and size ss
those orlg nalIy plante.~ an.e. snell be p/antes as originally specified,
work, Including satori.als. ~eDor and equipment used ~n replacements,
Shall: carry s twelve (72) month guarantee. Any damage, Including ruts In [awn
or bed areas, lnourre~ as a result ct making replacements shall be
Immediately repaired,
b. At the dir?_ctlon of the Owner. plants may be replaced at the start of the
next year s planting ssa. son, In such.cases, dead plants shall be
removed, from t. he premises immsdlately.
o. When plant rep[acement, s are .re.ada., plants, soil mix, fertilizer and
mulch are to be ut[~zea.ss orjgmaay specified an~3 reinspected for fuji
compliance with Contrac[ reqmrements. AIl replacements are to be
included under 'Work' of this section.
2. The Owner agrees that for the guarantee to be effective, he will water plants at
least twice a week during dry periods and cultivate beds once a month after final
acceptance,
3, The above guarantee shall not. apply where plants die after acceptance
because of-injury by storms, na~l, freeze, insects, diseases, Injury by humans,
machines or theft.
4. Acceptance for all [sndscaP. e work shall .be given after final inspection by the
Owner provided the Job Is in a completso, undamaged condition, and there is a
stand of grass in ail lawn areas, At thTs time, the Owner will assume maintenance
on the accepted work.
li,7
QUALITY ASSURANCE
A, General., Comply with applicable Federal, State, County, and Local regulations governing; landscape materials and work,
B. Personnel: Employ only experienced personnel who are familiar with the required
work. Provide full-time supervision by a qualified foreman acceptable to Landscape Architect.
C, Selection of Plant Mater[alt
Make contact with euppIlers ia. mediately., upon obtaining notice of contract
acceptance to se[eot a.nd bOO. K materls~a, ueve[op a program of maintenance
[pruning and fertlllzat[ont whig.n, will insure the purchased materiais will meet
and/or exceed project specmoat[ons.
2. Landscape Architect wJ~! provide a key Identifying each tree tooat[on on site.
Written verification will be required to document material selection, source and
delivery scheduIes to site.
3. Owner and/or Architect shall Inspect ail plant mater[ale, when reasonable,
at place cf growth for compliance with requirements fo,r genus, spec[es, oulUvar/var[ety,
size and quality.
Section 02900 - 02
3,2 INSTALLATION
A. Maintenance of plant materials shall begin Immediately after each plant is delivered to
the site and shall continue until all construction has been sat[sfactor[ly accomplished.
B. Plant materials shall be delivered to. the site only after the beds are prepared and are
ready for planting. AIl sh}prnents o~ nurser, y .materials sha~l be tho.roughly protected
from the drying winds during transit. All plants .which cannot be planted at once. after
de[[ver_y to th.e site, shall be we!l prote, cted ag~amat the possibility of drying by wind and
sun. ~alls ct earth of B & .B plants snail be Ks~t covered with soil or other acceptable
marsHaL Alt plants remain the property of the uontractor unti~ final acceptance,
C. Position the trees and shrubs In their intended location ae per pIsn.
D. Notify. t.he Landscape Architect for Inspection and approval of all positioning of pZant
materialS.
E. Excavate pits with vertical aides..and hor. izontal .bottom,. Tre.e pits shall be large en,ough
to permit handling and planting without injury to calls of earth .or roots and shall be of
such depth that, when p[antsCl She settled, the crown of the plant shall bear the same
relation to the finish grade that it did to soil surface tn place of growth.
Section 02900 - 06
1,7
QUALITY ASSURANCE
C. Selection of Plant Material: (cont.)
Owner and/or Architect retains the right to further inspect
of root bails, limbs.
5, Owner and/or Arch[tec~ may reject unsatisfactory or defective material at ~ny time
during the process of work. Remove rejected materials from the site [mmedIatery.
P~ants damaged In transit or at job site shall be rejected.
t,8
PRODUCT DELIVERY. STORAGE AND HANDLING
A, Preparation;
1. Balled and Burlapped[ lB&Si Plants; Dig and prepare shipment In s manner that
will ncr damage roche, branches, shape, and future development.
2, Container Grown PIakntS: Deliver plants in rigid container to hold ball shape and
protect root mass,
B, Delivery;
1. Deliver packaged ma,terls[s In sealed containers ah,owing weight, analyels and
name of manufacture,r, Protect materials from deterioration during delivery and
2, Deliver only plant materials that can be planted tn one day unless adequate
storage and waterin~l facilities are aval:Iable on Job site.
3. Protect root be[ia by heeling In with sawdust or other approved moisture retain[rig
material if not p ante,d withn 24 hours of del very.
4. Protect plants during delivery to p,revent damage to root balls or desiccation of
Ieaves, Keep planbs moist at all times. Cover all materials during transport.
5. Notify Architect of ~e[tvery schedule 72 hours In advance so plant material may
be observed upon ar"rN~l at job site.
6, Remove rejected plant material immediately from site,
7, To avoid damage or stress, do not lift, move, adjust to plumb, or otherwrse
manipulate plants by~ trunk or stems,
PART 2 - PRODUCTS
2,1 PLANTS
A, .General: We!l-formed No, 1 grad. e or better n. ursery grown stock, Listed plant heights ars
trom tops ct root bahs t,,o nommal tops c~ plante. Plant spread refers to nominal outer
.width of the plant..no.t .tc~ the cuter leaf tips. Plants will be lndMdually approved by the
Architect and his oeo~a~om as to their acceptability shall be final.
B, Quantities the drawings and specifications m'e comp[tmentary~ anything
called for on one eno nat tho other ls as binding ss if shown and caf[ed for on
both, The plant schedule,~ ts an aid to bidders only. Confirm all quantities on
plan,
C, Quality and size: Plant rearer[als shall conform to the size given on the plan, and shall be
healthy, symmetrical, well shaped, full branohe,d, and weEI rooted. The plants shalt be
free from injurious [nseotls. diseases, Injuries to the bark or roots, broken branches.
objectionable disfigursmamts, insect eggs and larvae end are to be of specimen quality.
D. Approval: Ail piant matsrdals shall be subject to the approval of the Owner and/or
Landscape Architect, AIl plants which are found unsuitable in growth, or in any
unhealthy, badly shaped, (or undersized condition, will be rejected by the Landscape
Arch[reCto either before o)r after planting, and shall be removed at the expense
of the Landscape Contrac~tor and rep[aced with acceptable plants as specified.
E. Trees shall be healthy, f~ull branched, well shaped, and shall meet the trunk
diameter and height requirremsnts of the plant schedule. Bal!ed and Burlapped shall
be firm, neat, slightly tsp~,ered, and well wrapped in burlap. Any tree loose in the
.ball or with broken ball att time of plan. fl0g will be rejected, Balls shall be ten
[10~) Inches In diameter f<or each one 11') Inch of trunk dlameter measured six
[6") Inches above ball. '
e. Nomenclature oonfor.m~s to customary nursery ueage; .for olarlflcatlon.
the term 'mOll-trunk 'defines a plant having three {3) or more trunks of
nearly equal diameter..
F. Pruning: All pruning of trrees and shrubs, as directed by Landscape Architect,
shall be executed by Lamdscape Contractor at no additional cost to the Owner.
Section 02900 - 03
3,2
INSTALLATI,ON (cont.} 3,2
F. Shrub and tree pits .,shall be no tess than two (2') feet, twenty-four (24'1 Inches wider
than the lateral dImemsfon of earth ball and slx ($') Inches deeper than its verticaJ
dimension. Remove ~snd haul from site alt rocks or atonce over one {1"1 inches in
diameter, Plants sho)u[d be thoroughly molar before removing containers,
G. DIg a wlde, rough $1cded hole exactly the same depth ss the height of the bail.
especially at the aur;faca of the 9round. The sides of the hole should be rough and
jagged, never slick c)r glazed.
H, Parco[sUCh Test= FH[! the hole with water, if the water level does not percolate within 24
hours, the tree need~'s [o be moved to another Iocatlon o~ have pier hole drainage added.
I. Backfill only with 5 ~arts existing soil or sandy loam and .1 p_art b.e,d, preparation. When hole is dug In
solid rock, topsoil fr(om the same ares should not be usech uareruhy settle Dy
watering to prevent ~aIr pockets. Remove, the burlap from the top 1/3 of the ball, as wee
as a~l.ny[on, pleat, lo ~string and wire mesh. Container trace will usuat]y be pot bound,
if so ~o[low stancardl nursery praottce of 'root scoring'.
J. Do not wrap trees,
K, Do not over prune,
L. Mulch the top ct the b~lL Do not plant grass ail the way to the trunk cf the tree. Leave
the area above the ttop of the ba~l unplanted and mu[oh with at Ieast two {2"} Inches cf
specified mulch.
M, All plant beds and tr~ees to be mulched with a minimum settled thickness of two
inches over the entitle bed or pit. 3.3
N. Obstruction below gr~oun.d= in the event rook or underground construction work or
obstructions are e.no~ountered in any plant pit excavation work to be done under this
section, alternate ~o~¢~]ons may be selected by the Owner. Where
locations cannot be (c~anged. the obstructions shall be.removed to s depth of not less
than three (3'} feet t;b¢ow ~rade and no lose thar~ slx I6'} inches below bottom of ball
when plant Is properHy set at the required grade. The work of this sect[on shall Include
the removal from the~ alta of such rock or underground obstructions encountered et the
cost of the Lsndsoslpe Contractor.
Section 02900 - 07
4" D[A, PERFORATED
PVC PiPE W/
PAINTED BLACK
2X DIAMETER
OF ROOTBALL
t
DO' NOT CUT CENTRAL LEADER
REFERENCE PLAN FOR TREE TYPE
_~RUBBER HOSE
2 STRANDS NO, t2 GAUGE
GALVANIZED WIRE, TWISTED
2" LAYER MULCH, REF. SPECIFICATIONS
2" HIGH WATERING RiNG
(3| METAL T-POST PAINTED
GREEN TRIANGULAR SPACING.
~FINISH GRADE SCARIFY SIDES
ROOTBALL, DO NOT DISTURB, TOP
OF ROOTBALL TO BE SET 1" ABOVE
EXIS, T[NG GRADE, REMOVE TOP 1/3 BURLAP.
NATIVE SOIL, REF. SPECIFICATIONS
CRUSHED ROCK
NOTE= LOCATE STAKES OUTSIDE
OF TREE WELL, POSITION STAKES
TO SECURE TREE AGAINST SEASONAL
PREVAILING W~NDS.
SHRUBS AND GROUNDCOVER
~REFER TO PLANS FOR PLANT TYPES
~/$" X 4" GREEN STEEL EDGING
NOTE, NO STEEL EDGING TO BE
INSTALLED ALONG SIDEWALKS
{ .STEEL EDGING DETAIL
NO',T TO SCALE
SHRUBS AND GROUNDCOVER
REFER TO PLANS FOR PLANT TYPES
PREPARED SOIL MIX
/ /~--PER SPECIFICATIONS
I ~ /~ .____1/2" MINIMUM BETWEEN TOP OF MULCH
~. ''. ' /: ,.~\:./.~. ,/ /AND TCP OF CONCRETE
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TREE PLANTING DETAIL
NOT TO SCALE
SIDEWALK/MULCH DETAIL
no steel along sidewalks NO'~T TO SCALE
2,2 SOIL PREPARATION MATERIALS
A, Sandy Loam:
I, Friable, fertiIe, dark, Ioamy soil, free of olay [umps, subsoil', stones and other
extraneous material and reasonably free of weeds and foreign grasses, Loam
containing Oallssgrass or Nutgrass shall be reJecte&
2, Physical properties as follows:
Clay-between 7-27 percent
St[t-between 15.25 percent
Sand-less than 52 percent
3, Organic matter shal~ be 3%-10% of total dry weight,
4. If requested, provide a certified soil analysis conducted by an approved soil
testing laboratory verifying that sandy loam meets the above requirements,
B. Organic Materlah Compost with s .rnlxt.ure of 80% vegeta, tNe. ma.trot .an,d.20% animal
waste. ~ngred[ents should be a mix ct course and fine texturee material,
C. Prem{x..ed.Bedd[ng Soil ss supplied by Vital Earth Resources~G[adewater. TsxssL
~roresslonal Bedding Soil as supplied b_Y Living_Earth Tec_hno[ogy~ DallaS. Texas or Acid
Gtc Municipal Mix as supplied by Soil Bu[Iding ~ystems, ual[as, ~exas or approved equal,
D. Sharp Sand: Sharp sand must be free of seeds, soil particles and weeds,
E. Muloh~ Double Shredded Hardwood M'ulch, partially decomposed, dark brown. Uv[ng
Earth Technologies o,r approved equal,
F. Organic Ferti~izer: Fertllstdo Sustane. or Green Sense or equal as recommended for
required applications. Fertilizer shaJ~ be delivered to the site In original unopened
containers, each bearing the manufacturer's guaranteed statement of analysis.
G. Commercial Fertilizer: 10-20-10 or similar analys~a. N[tro~en source to be a minimum
50% slow raiease organic Nitrogen (SCU or UF) with a mm[mum 8% sulfur and 4% Iron,
plus m~oronutr[ents,
H. Peat~ Commerc[a~ sphagnum peat moss or partially decomposed shredded pine bark or
other approved organic material.
2,3 MISCELLANEOUS MATERIALS
A, Steel Edging: Shall be Ryerson "Estate Curbing', 1/8"x4" with stakes 4' on center.
B. Staking Materlat for Shade Trees;
POst; Studded T-Post. no,1 Armco with anchor plate; 6'-0" Iength; paint black
2, Wire:. 12 gauge,, s[ngte strand, galvanized wire.
3. Rubber hose,, 2 pIy, fiber reinforced hose, minimum 1/2 Inch inside diameter,
Color= Black
C. Grave~: Washed native pea gravel, graded t In, to 1-1/2 in.
D, FMer Fab,do; M[rafi 140N by Celanese Fibers Marketing Company, Available at Loft[and
Co,, {214} 631-5250 or approved equal.
Section 02900 - 04
INSTALLATION [OONT,)
O. Trees and large shrubs shall be staked as site conditions require,
secure tree against seasona~ prevailing winds,
Position stakes to
P'. Pruning and Mulching: Each area shafl be pruned in accordance with standard
horticultural practice topreserve the natural character of the plant and In the manner
fitting its use in the landscape desTgn.
1. Dead wood or suckers and broken or badly bruised branches shall be removed
Genera~ tipping of al~ branches ts not pe,rm~tted.
2. Pruning shall be done with olean sharp tools.
3. Immediately after planting operations are comp. la.redo all tree pits shall be
covered wlth a layer of specified .mulch two {2"} inches in depth, This limit
of the specified muich for trees anal! be the diameter of the pIant pit.
Q. Steel Curbing Insta[latlon..
1. Curbing shal~ be aligned as indicated on plans.
2. All steel curbing shall be free of kinks or abrupt bends.
3. Top of curbing sha[t be 1/2' maximum higher than existing grade,
4. Stakes are to be, Installed on the planting bed side of the curbin3, as opposed
to the grass side.
5.Do not Install steel edging along sidewalks.
~.Cut stee~ edging at 45 de~'ee angle where edging meets sidewalk.
CLEANUP AND ACCEPTANCE
A. _Cleanup; Outing the work, the premlses shall be kept neat and orderl/ at all times.
Storage areas for all materials shall be so organized that they, too. are neat and
orderly. Ali trash and debris shall be removed from the site as work pro~'esses.
Keep paved areas clean by sweepln,g or hosing at end of each days' work.
END' OF SECTION
Sect[on 02g00 - 08
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~~ ~~ ~ '~ FINISH GRADE
~t1~~ ~~-~' .... ,~ ~ ~6 UlN. OF PREPARED SOIL
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NOTE~ POCKET PLANTING
NOT ALLOWED
SHRUB / GROUNDCOVER DETAIL
NOT TO SCALE
3809 Parry Avenue
Suite 205
Dallas, Texas 75226
214.261.9060
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LANDSCAPE
SPECIFICATIONS
DATE: April 19, 2004
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