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SECTION 32 9300
PLANTS
PART 1 GENERAL
1.01 SECTION INCLUDES
A.New trees, plants, and ground cover.
B.Relocated trees, plants, and ground cover.
1.02 RELATED REQUIREMENTS
A.Section 31 2200 - Grading: Topsoil material.
B.Section 31 2323 - Fill: Topsoil material.
1.03 REFERENCE STANDARDS
A.ANSI/AHIA Z60.1 - American National Standard for Nursery Stock; 2014.
B.ANSI A300 Part 1 - American National Standard for Tree Care Operations -- Tree, Shrub and
Other Woody Plant Maintenance -- Standard Practices; 2017.
1.04 SUBMITTALS
A.See Section 01 3000 - Administrative Requirements, for submittal procedures.
B.Certificate: Certify fertilizer and herbicide mixture approval by authority having jurisdiction.
1.05 QUALITY ASSURANCE
A.Nursery Qualifications: Company specializing in growing and cultivating the plants with three
years documented experience.
B.Maintenance Services: Performed by installer.
C.Non-native, Invasive Plant Species: Do not introduce, grow, or cultivate plant species that are
non-native to the ecosystem of the project site, and whose introduction causes or is likely to
cause economic or environmental harm or harm to human health.
PART 2 PRODUCTS
2.01 PLANTS
A.Plants: Species and size identified in plant schedule, grown in climatic conditions similar to
those in locality of the work.
2.02 SOIL AMENDMENT MATERIALS
A.Fertilizer: Containing fifty percent of the elements derived from organic sources; of proportion
necessary to eliminate any deficiencies of topsoil, as indicated in analysis..
B.Water: Clean, fresh, and free of substances or matter that could inhibit vigorous growth of
plants.
2.03 ACCESSORIES
A.Wrapping Materials: Burlap.
B.Stakes: Softwood lumber, pointed end.
C.Cable, Wire, Eye Bolts and Turnbuckles: Non-corrosive, of sufficient strength to withstand wind
pressure and resulting movement of plant life.
D.Plant Protectors: Rubber sleeves over cable to protect plant stems, trunks, and branches.
PART 3 EXECUTION
3.01 EXAMINATION
A.Verify that prepared subsoil and planters are ready to receive work.
B.Saturate soil with water to test drainage.
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3.02 FERTILIZING
A.Apply fertilizer in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.
B.Apply after initial raking of topsoil.
C.Mix thoroughly into upper 2 inches of topsoil.
D.Lightly water to aid the dissipation of fertilizer.
3.03 PLANTING
A.Set plants vertical.
B.Remove non-biodegradable root containers.
C.Set plants in pits or beds, partly filled with prepared plant mix, at a minimum depth of 6 inches
under each plant. Remove burlap, ropes, and wires, from the root ball.
D.Place bare root plant materials so roots lie in a natural position. Backfill soil mixture in 6 inch
layers. Maintain plant life in vertical position.
E.Saturate soil with water when the pit or bed is half full of topsoil and again when full.
3.04 PLANT SUPPORT
A.Brace plants vertically with plant protector wrapped guy wires and stakes to the following:
1.Tree Caliper: 1 inch; Tree Support Method: 1 stake with one tie
2.Tree Caliper: 1 to 2 inches; Tree Support Method: 2 stakes with two ties
3.Tree Caliper: 2 to 4 inches; Tree Support Method: 3 guy wires with eye bolts and turn
buckles
4.Tree Caliper: Over 4 inches; Tree Support Method: 4 guy wires with eye bolts and turn
buckles
3.05 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL
A.Perform field inspection and testing in accordance with Section 01 4000.
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