[[_____] mm inches below] depth at which they were grown in the nursery,
collecting field or container. Replace plant material whose root balls are
cracked or damaged either before or during the planting process.
Plant material shall be set in plant beds according to the drawings.
Backfill soil mixture shall be placed on previously scarified subsoil to
completely surround the root balls, and shall be brought to a smooth and
even surface, blending to existing areas.
3.4.3.1
Balled and Burlapped Stock
Backfill with [prepared soil mixture] [topsoil] to approximately half the
depth of ball and then tamp and water. Carefully remove or fold back
excess burlap and tying materials from the top a minimum 1/3 depth from the
top of the rootball. Tamp and complete backfill, place mulch topdressing,
and water. Remove wires and non-biodegradable materials from plant pit
prior to backfill operations.
3.4.3.2
Bare-Root Stock
Plant so roots are arranged in a natural position. Place roots in water a
minimum of 30 minutes prior to planting. Carefully work [prepared soil
mixture] [topsoil] among roots. Tamp remainder of backfill, place mulch
topdressing and water.
3.4.3.3
Container Grown Stock
Remove from container and prevent damage to plant or root system.
3.4.3.4
Ground Covers and Vines
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NOTE: Choose one of the following options. Choose
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[Plant after placing mulch topdressing. Do not remove plant materials from
flats or containers until immediately before planting. Space at intervals
indicated. Plant at a depth to sufficiently cover all roots. Start
watering areas planted as required by temperature and wind conditions.
Apply water at a rate sufficient to ensure thorough wetting of soil to a
depth of [150] [_____] mm [6] [_____] inches without run off. Smooth
planting areas after planting to provide even, smooth finish. [Mulch as
indicated.]]
[Smooth planting areas before planting to provide even, smooth finish.
Plant after placing weed control fabric and mulch topdressing. Do not
remove plant material from flats or containers until immediately before
planting. Space at the intervals indicated. Plant at a depth to
sufficiently cover all roots. Start watering areas planted as required by
temperature and wind conditions. Apply water at a rate sufficient to
ensure thorough wetting of soil to a depth of [150] [_____] mm [6] [_____]
inches without run off. Add mulch topdressing as needed.]
3.4.4
Earth Mounded Watering Basin for Individual Plant Pits
[Form with topsoil around each plant by replacing a mound of topsoil around
the edge of each plant pit. Watering basins shall be 150 mm 6 inches deep
for trees and 100 mm 4 inches deep for shrubs.
Eliminate basins around
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