plants in plant beds containing multiple plants.]
[Form with topsoil around each plant by placing 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. Construct watering basin in
a 1.4 m 4 1/2 foot diameter circle around specimen (not planted in a close
group) trees and shrubs.]
[3.4.5
Weed Control Fabric Installation
Remove grass and weed vegetation, including roots, from within the area
enclosed by edging. Completely cover areas enclosed by edging with
specified weed control fabric prior to placing mulch layer. Overlap cut
edges [150] [_____] mm [6] [_____] inches.
][3.4.6
Erosion Control Material
Install in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.
]3.4.7
Placement of Mulch Topdressing
Place specified mulch topdressing on top of weed control fabric covering
total area enclosed by edging. Place mulch topdressing to a depth of [75]
[_____] mm [3] [_____] inches.
3.4.8
Mulch Topdressing
Provide mulch topdressing over entire planter bed surfaces and individual
plant surfaces including earth mound watering basin around plants to a
depth of [75] [_____] mm [3] [_____] inches after completion of plant
installation and before watering. Keep mulch out of the crowns of shrubs.
Place mulch a minimum 50 to 75 mm 2 to 3 inches[_____] away from trunk of
shrub or tree. Place on top of any weed control fabric.
[3.4.9
Installation of Edging
Uniformly edge beds of plants to provide a clear cut division line between
planted area and adjacent lawn. Construct bed shapes as indicated.
Install [wood] [plastic] [metal] [concrete] edging material [as indicated]
[and] [as per manufacturer's instructions]. [Install edging material in a
perfect 1.22 m 4 foot diameter circle inside the 1.37 m 4 1/2 foot watering
basin, around individual specimen trees and shrubs not planted in a close
group.] Install edging with minimum[ 25 mm][ one inch][_____] left above
ground level.
]3.4.10
Fertilization
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NOTE: Fertilizer planting tablets are the most
commonly used and convenient method of pre-planting
fertilization. Other types of fertilizer including
bone meal or other organic fertilizers or granular
fertilizers may be specified when appropriate.
Number of tablets or quantity of other fertilizers
should be inserted in blanks and should be based on
agronomist's recommendations.
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