329300-RIB-Plants-05-03-2024.pdf

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SECTION 329300

PLANTS

PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 SECTION INCLUDES

A. Preparation of subsoil.

B. Topsoil bedding.

C. New trees, plants, and ground cover.

D. Mulch and Fertilizer.

E. Maintenance.

F. Tree Pruning.

1.02 RELATED REQUIREMENTS

A. Section 312200 - Grading: General fill material.

B. Section 312323 - Fill: General fill material.

1.03 PRICE AND PAYMENT PROCEDURES

A. Unit Prices:

1. See Section 012200 - Unit Prices, for additional unit price requirements.

2. Topsoil: By the cubic yard. Includes topsoil, placing topsoil.

3. Plants: By the unit. Includes preparation of subsoil, placing topsoil, planting, watering and maintenance to specified time period.

1.04 DEFINITIONS

A. Weeds: Any plant life not specified or scheduled.

B. Plants: Living trees, plants, and ground cover specified in this Section , and described in ANSI Z60.1.

1.05 REFERENCE STANDARDS

A. Florida Grades & Standards for Nursery Plants - Florida Grades and Standards for Nursery Plants 2015 Edition.

B. ANSI/AHIA Z60.1 - American National Standard for Nursery Stock; 2014.

C. ANSI A300 Part 1 - American National Standard for Tree Care Operations - Tree, Shrub, and Other Woody Plant Management - Standard Practices (Pruning); 2017.

1.06 SUBMITTALS

A. See Section 013000 - Administrative Requirements, for submittal procedures.

B. Submit list of plant life sources.

C. Submit compost product data sheet or laboratory testing report.

D. Submit photos of plant material that is to be installed. Photos should be of plant at nursery from which it is sourced. General stock photos will not be accepted.

1.07 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Nursery Qualifications: Company specializing in growing and cultivating the plants with three years documented experience.

B. Installer Qualifications: Company specializing in installing and planting the plants with 5 years experience .

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.

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1. Comply with laws regulating non-native and invasive plant species in the State in which the Project is located.

1.08 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

A. Deliver fertilizer in waterproof bags showing weight, chemical analysis, and name of manufacturer.

B. Protect and maintain plant life until planted.

C. Deliver plant life materials immediately prior to placement. Keep plants moist.

1.09 FIELD CONDITIONS

A. Do not install plant life when ambient temperatures may drop below 35 degrees F or rise above 95 degrees F .

B. Do not install plant life when wind velocity exceeds 30 mph.

1.10 WARRANTY

A. See Section 017800 - Closeout Submittals, for additional warranty requirements.

B. Provide one year warranty.

C. Warranty: Include coverage for one continuous growing season; replace dead or unhealthy plants.

D. Replacements: Plants of same size and species as specified, planted in the next growing season per approval of Landscape Architect, with a new warranty commencing on date of replacement.

1.11 MAINTENANCE (SEE END OF SECTION)

A. Maintain plants throughout Construction until final acceptance by Owner.

B. Provide a separate maintenance proposal to the Owner for the service and maintenance of work specified in this section for 1 years from Date of Final Acceptance.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.01 REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS

A. Comply with regulatory agencies for fertilizer and herbicide composition.

2.02 PLANTS

A. Plants: Species and size identified in plant schedule, grown in climatic conditions similar to those in locality of the work.

2.03 SOIL MATERIALS

A. Topsoil: Type Planting Soil as specified in Section 312323 .

2.04 SOIL AMENDMENT MATERIALS

A. Planting Tablets: Tightly compressed chip-type, long-lasting, slow-release, commercial grade planting fertilizer in tablet form. Tablets shall break down with soil bacteria, converting nutrients into a form that can be absorbed by plant roots.

1. Size: 21-gram tablets.

2. Nutrient Composition: 20 percent nitrogen, 10 percent phosphorous, and 5 percent potassium, by weight plus micronutrients.

3. Typical application:

a. Trees: 1 tablet per 1/2" of trunk caliper.

b. Shrubs: Per manufacturer's recommendation.

B. Compost: Well-composted, stable, and weed-free organic matter, pH range of 5.5 to 8;

moisture content 35 to 55 percent by weight; 100 percent passing through 1-inch sieve; soluble salt content of 5 to 10 decisiemens/m; not exceeding 0.5 percent inert contaminants and free of substances toxic to plantings; and as follows:

1. Organic Matter Content: 50 to 60 percent of dry weight.

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2. Feedstock: Agricultural, food, or industrial residuals; biosolids; yard trimmings; or sourceseparated or compostable mixed solid waste.

C. Water: Clean, fresh, and free of substances or matter that could inhibit vigorous growth of plants.

2.05 MULCH MATERIALS

A. Mulching Material: Long leaf pine straw, free from weeds and foreigh matter, and dry species wood shavings , free of growth or germination inhibiting ingredients.

2.06 ACCESSORIES

A. Stakes: Softwood lumber, pointed end.

B. Cable, Wire, Eye Bolts and Turnbuckles: Non-corrosive, of sufficient strength to withstand wind pressure and resulting movement of plant life.

2.07 PLANT SOIL MIX

A. A uniform mixture of 1 part compost and 3 parts beach sand fill soil by volume.

2.08 SOURCE QUALITY CONTROL

A. Analyze to ascertain percentage of nitrogen, phosphorus, potash, soluble salt and organic matter; pH value.

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.01 EXAMINATION

A. Verify that prepared subsoil is ready to receive work.

B. Saturate soil with water to test drainage.

C. Verify that required underground utilities are available, in proper location, and ready for use.

D. Verify that no foreign or deleterious material or liquid such as paint, paint washout, concrete slurry, concrete layers or chunks, cement, plaster, oils, gasoline, diesel fuel, paint thinner, turpentine, tar, roofing compound, or acid has been deposited in soil within a planting area.

E. Do not mix or place soils and soil amendments in frozen, wet, or muddy conditions.

F. Suspend soil spreading, grading, and tilling operations during periods of excessive soil moisture until the moisture content reaches acceptable levels to attain the required results.

G. Uniformly moisten excessively dry soil that is not workable or which is dusty.

3.02 PREPARATION OF SUBSOIL

A. Prepare subsoil to eliminate uneven areas. Maintain profiles and contours. Make changes in grade gradual. Blend slopes into level areas.

B. Remove foreign materials, weeds and undesirable plants and their roots. Remove contaminated subsoil.

C. Scarify subsoil to a depth of 3 inches where plants are to be placed. Repeat cultivation in areas where equipment, used for hauling and spreading topsoil, has compacted subsoil.

D. Dig pits and beds 6 inches larger than plant root system.

3.03 PLACING PLANT SOIL

A. Spread plant soil to a minimum depth of 4 inches over area to be planted. Rake smooth.

B. Place plantsoil during dry weather and on dry unfrozen subgrade.

C. Remove vegetable matter and foreign non-organic material from plant soil while spreading.

D. Grade plant soil to eliminate rough, low or soft areas, and to ensure positive drainage.

E. Install plant soil into pits and beds intended for plant root balls, to a minimum thickness of 6 inches.

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3.04 FERTILIZING

A. Apply fertilizer in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.

B. Apply planting tablets during planting in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.

C. Mix thoroughly into upper 2 inches of plant soil.

D. Lightly water to aid the dissipation of fertilizer.

3.05 PLANTING

A. Place plants for best appearance for review and final orientation by Landscape Architect.

Contractor is responsible to schedule this event 5 days in advance.

B. Set plants vertical.

C. Remove non-biodegradable root containers.

D. Set plants in pits or beds, partly filled with prepared plant mix, at a minimum depth as indicated on drawings under each plant. Remove burlap, ropes, and wires, from the root ball.

E. Saturate soil with water when the pit or bed is half full of topsoil and again when full.

3.06 PLANT SUPPORT

A. Brace plants vertically with plant protector wrapped guy wires and stakes to the following:

1. Tree Caliper: 2 to 4 inches; Tree Support Method: 3 guy wires with eye bolts and turn buckles

2. Palm Bracing: Install bracing system at three or more places equally spaced around perimeter of trunk to secure each palm until established unless otherwise indicated.

a. Palm Bracing, Site-Fabricated Method:

1) Place battens over padding and secure battens in place around trunk perimeter with at least two straps, tightened to prevent displacement. Ensure that straps do not contract trunk.

2) Place diagonal braces and cut to length. Secure upper ends of diagonal braces with galvanized nails into battens or into nail attached blocks on battens. Do not drive nails, screws, or other securing devices into palm trunk; do not penetrate palm trunk in any fashion. Secure lower ends of diagonal braces with stakes driven into ground to prevent outward slippage of braces.

b. Palm Tree Rootball Staple Method:

1) Basis-of-design product: Tree Staple.

2) Install a minimum of three root ball staples equally spaced around the rootball of each palm.

3) Staples shall extend a minimum of 12 inches below the bottom of the rootball.

3.07 TREE PRUNING

A. Prune trees as recommended in ANSI A300 Part 1.

B. Prune newly planted trees as required to remove dead, broken, and split branches.

3.08 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL

3.09 MAINTENANCE THROUGH FINAL ACCEPTANCE

A. Provide maintenance at no extra cost to Owner; Owner will pay for water.

B. Irrigate sufficiently to saturate root system and prevent soil from drying out.

C. Cultivate and weed plant beds and tree pits.

D. Remove dead or broken branches and treat pruned areas or other wounds.

E. Neatly trim plants where necessary.

F. Immediately remove clippings after trimming.

G. Control growth of weeds. Apply herbicides in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.

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H. Control insect damage and disease. Apply pesticides in accordance with manufacturers instructions.

I. Remedy damage from use of herbicides and pesticides.

J. Replace mulch when deteriorated or lost to specified depth.

K. Maintain wrappings, guys, and stakes. Repair or replace accessories when required.

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