NOTE: Check with the local Agriculture County
Extension Service and specify amounts applicable for
the project area.
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Apply fertilizer at rates as determined by laboratory soil analysis of the
soils at the job site. For bidding purposes only apply at rates for the
following:
[Organic Granular Fertilizer [[_____] kg per square meter[_____]
pounds per acre] [[_____] kg per 100 square meters[_____] pounds
per 1000 square feet.]]
[Synthetic Granular Fertilizer [ [_____] kg per square meter[_____]
pounds per acre ] [[_____] kg per 100 square meters[_____] pounds
per 1000 square feet.]]
]3.2
SODDING
3.2.1
Finished Grade and Topsoil
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NOTE: Coordinate the placement of topsoil with
Section 02300, "Earthwork". Coordinate the topsoil
requirements with Sections 02921, "Seeding"; 02923,
"Sprigging"; and 02930, "Exterior Plants".
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Prior to the commencement of the sodding operation, the Contractor shall
verify that finished grades are as indicated on drawings; the placing of
topsoil, smooth grading, and compaction requirements have been completed in
accordance with Section [02300 EARTHWORK][02315N EXCAVATION AND FILL].
The prepared surface shall be a maximum 25 mm1 inch below the adjoining
grade of any surfaced area. New surfaces shall be blended to existing
areas. The prepared surface shall be completed with a light raking to
remove from the surface debris and stones over a minimum 16 mm5/8 inch in
any dimension.
3.2.2
Placing
Place sod a maximum of 36 hours after initial harvesting, in accordance
with TPI GSS as modified herein.
3.2.3
Sodding Slopes and Ditches
For slopes 2:1 and greater, lay sod with long edge
perpendicular to the
contour. For V-ditches and flat bottomed ditches,
lay sod with long edge
perpendicular to flow of water. [Anchor each piece
of sod with wood pegs or
wire staples maximum 600 mm 2 feet on center.] [On
slope areas, start
sodding at bottom of the slope.]
3.2.4
Finishing
After completing sodding, blend edges of sodded area smoothly into
surrounding area. Air pockets shall be eliminated and a true and even
surface shall be provided. Frayed edges shall be trimmed and holes and
missing corners shall be patched with sod.
SECTION 02922
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