division line between planter beds, turf, and ground cover. Edging is to
be accomplished in a manner that prevents scalping, rutting, bruising,
uneven and rough cutting. Edging shall be performed on the same day that
turf is mowed. Use of string line trimmers is permitted in "soft" areas
such as an edge between turfgrass and a planter bed. Care shall be
exercised to avoid damage to any plant materials, structures, and other
landscape features.
Trimming around [trees,] [fences,] [poles,] [walls,] [irrigation valve
boxes] and other similar objects is to be accomplished to match the height
and appearance of surrounding mowed turf growth. Trimming shall be
performed on the same day the turf's mowed. Care shall be exercised to
avoid "Girdling" trees located in turf areas. The use of protective tree
collars on trees in turf areas may be utilized as a temporary means to
avoid injury to tree trunks. At the end of the plant establishment period
Contractor will be responsible for removing all protective tree collars.
3.3.5
Turf Post-Fertilizer Application
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NOTE:
Check with the local Agriculture County
Extension Service for type of fertilizer, time
intervals, and application rate as these
requirements may vary due to local conditions and
specie specified.
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Apply fertilizer in a manner that promotes health, growth, vigor, color and
appearance of cultivated turf areas. The method of application, fertilizer
type and frequencies shall be determined by the laboratory soil analysis
results the requirements of the particular turf species. [Organic
fertilizer shall be used. In the event that organic fertilizer is not
producing the desired effect, the Contractor shall contract the Contracting
Officer for approval prior to the use of a synthetic type of fertilizer.]
Fertilizer shall be applied by approved methods in accordance with the
manufacturer's recommendations.
3.3.6
Turf Watering
The Contractor shall perform irrigation in a manner that promotes the
health, growth, color and appearance of cultivated vegetation and that
complies with all Federal, State, and local water agencies and authorities
directives. The Contractor shall be responsible to prevent over watering,
water run-off, erosion, and ponding due to excessive quantities or rate of
application. The Contractor shall abide by state, local or other water
conservation regulations or restrictions in force during the establishment
period. [Irrigation controllers shall be adjusted to comply with the water
conservation regulations schedule].
[3.3.7
Turf Aeration
Upon completion of weed eradication operations and Contracting Officer's
approval to proceed, aerate turf areas by approved device. Core, by pulling
soil plugs, to a minimum depth of [_____] mm inches. [Leave all soil
plugs, that are produced, in the turf area.] [Remove all debris generated
during this operation off site.] [After aeration operations are complete,
topdress entire area [6.35] [12.70] mm [1/4] [1/2] inch depth with the
following mixture:
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