be used on the guying material for tree straightening purposes. One
turnbuckle shall be centered on each guy line. Chafing guards shall be
used.
3.4.6
Flags
A flag shall be securely fastened to each guy line between the tree, stake,
deadmen, or earth anchor. The flag shall be visible to pedestrians.
3.5
FINISHING
All planting operations shall conform to ANSI Z133.1.
3.5.1
Plant Material
Prior to placing mulch, the installed area shall be uniformly edged to
provide a clear division line between the planted area and the adjacent
turf area, shaped as indicated. The installed area shall be raked and
smoothed while maintaining the earth berms.
3.5.2
Placing Mulch
The placement of mulch shall occur a maximum of 48 hours after planting.
Mulch, used to reduce soil water loss, regulate soil temperature and
prevent weed growth, shall be spread to cover the installed area with a
minimum 75 mm 3 inch uniform thickness. Mulch shall be kept out of the
crowns of shrubs, ground cover, and vines and shall be kept off buildings,
sidewalks and other facilities.
3.5.3
Pruning
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NOTE: The current trend in the horticultural trade
has established that wound dressing or pruning paint
should not be provided. These procedures do not
contribute to wound closure or the
compartmentalization process.
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Pruning shall be accomplished by a certified arborist. The pruning of
trees and palms shall be in accordance with ANSI A300. Only dead or broken
material shall be pruned from installed plants. The typical growth habit
of individual plant material shall be retained. Broken branches shall be
removed.
3.6
MAINTENANCE
Plant maintenance shall be in accordance with Section 02935 LANDSCAPE
ESTABLISHMENT.
3.7
RESTORATION AND CLEAN UP
3.7.1
Turf areas containing ruts or dead turf, as a result
of work under this
contract, shall be graded smooth and sodded with the
same species. All
pavements and facilities that have been damaged from
the transplanting
operation shall be restored to original condition at
the Contractor's
expense.
SECTION 02915
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