Planting Operations Sample Clauses
The Planting Operations clause defines the responsibilities and procedures related to the planting of vegetation or crops as part of a contract. It typically outlines the timing, methods, and standards for planting, as well as specifying the types of plants to be used and any preparatory work required, such as soil preparation or irrigation setup. This clause ensures that planting is carried out in accordance with agreed specifications, helping to maintain quality and consistency while reducing the risk of disputes over performance or outcomes.
Planting Operations. 3.3.1 Plants must be protected at all times from sun or drying winds. Plants that cannot be planted immediately on delivery shall be kept in the shade, well-protected with soil, covered with wet mulch or other acceptable material, and kept well watered. Plants shall not remain unplanted any longer than three days after delivery to the site. Plants shall not be bound with wire or rope so as to damage the bark or break branches. Plants shall be lifted and handled with suitable support of the soil ball to avoid damage.
Planting Operations. Plant using the method called for on the details and plan sheets. Before beginning planting of each area, have available the necessary materials including prepared plant topsoil (see Subsection 893.2.07), water, stakes, and mulch. Plants shall be installed as straight/upright as possible. Any plants found to be leaning or broken will not be accepted or paid for by the engineer. When seasonal limitations and weather conditions permit, continuously water, mulch, guy, provide tree guards, and stake as indicated on the plans and details until completing the last operation. After completing planting, provide a method for retaining water adjacent to the plant according to the details shown on the Plans or as directed by the Engineer. Protect ▇▇▇▇▇ restoration areas from vehicles and machinery. Typical protective barriers are not to be used in tidal areas. Stakes that remain secure and are taller than the highest tide, flagged with highly visible flagging tape, are required to mark the area to be protected and off-limits for vehicles and machinery.
1. Planting By the Pit Method
a. Placing Bare-Rooted Plants Plant bare-rooted plants delivered to the pit area. Protect roots from drying out until placing them in the pit.
1. Center plants in pits and spread roots as they originally grew.
2. Cover and prepare the topsoil according to details shown on the Plans.
b. Placing Balled and Burlapped Plants Immediately plant these plants after they are delivered to the pit site.
1. The pit diameter shall be a minimum of 3 times the diameter of the rootball. Center the ball in the prepared pit, leaving the top of the ball 1 in (25 mm) above the top of the ground for settlement.
2. Cut away and remove the top 1/3 of burlap from the rootball. Cut all ropes and twine, pull the nails, and drop the remaining burlap to the bottom of the hole. Cut away and remove all wire from the root ball.
3. Partially fill the pit with prepared plant topsoil and compact the soil enough to hold the ball firmly. Add mycorrhizal innoculant to plant topsoil if specified in plans.
c. Placing Container-Grown Plants When the container is delivered to the pit site, split the container from top to bottom and carefully remove the plant.
1. The pit diameter shall be a minimum of 3 times the diameter of the rootball. Spread into the hole any major roots growing around the container or prune them to remove any circular growth.
2. Place the ball in the center of the prepared pit, leaving the top of the ball 1 i...
Planting Operations. A. All trees/shrub shall be planted in accordance with the tree/shrub planting detail provided.
Planting Operations. Plant using the method called for on the details and plan sheets. Before beginning planting of each area, have available the necessary materials including prepared plant topsoil (see Subsection 893.2.07), water, stakes, and mulch. Plants shall be installed as straight/upright as possible. Any plants found to be leaning or broken will not be accepted or paid for by the engineer. When seasonal limitations and weather conditions permit, continuously water, mulch, guy, provide tree guards, and stake as indicated on the plans and details until completing the last operation. After completing planting, provide a method for retaining water adjacent to the plant according to the details shown on the plans or as directed by the Engineer. Protect ▇▇▇▇▇ restoration areas from vehicles and machinery. Typical protective barriers are not to be used in tidal areas. Stakes that remain secure and are taller than the highest tide, flagged with highly visible flagging tape, are required to mark the area to be protected and off-limits for vehicles and machinery.
Planting Operations. 5.1 Trees
5.2 Each tree to be planted centrally in its pit after erection of the stake. Roots shall be carefully spread out and well firmed in as material is replaced in the pit.
5.3 Backfill shall consist of excavated material well mixed with an approved PEAT-FREE planting compost to the manufacturer's recommendations.
Planting Operations. A. The City reserves the right to determine the tree species to be planted at each site.
B. Plants must be protected from excessive vibrations. Plants shall not be thrown or bounced off a truck or loader to the ground. Plants shall not be dragged, lifted, or pulled by the trunk or foliage parts in a manner that will loosen the roots in the ball.
C. Plants shall be set with the top of the root collar at or slightly above finished grade. Plants must be centered in the hole and set plumb. Plants shall be set so that they will be at the same depth 1 year after planting. Note: planting depth is critical to long-term planting success. Research indicates that some species planted too deep will develop trunk diseases, girdling roots or be more susceptible to breakage in wind storms. These problems are not likely to develop until years after planting.
D. Bare root plants shall have their roots spread into a natural position, free of bunching, kinking, or circling. All broken or damaged roots shall be cut back to the point where they are clean and free of rot. No other root pruning shall be done.
E. For plants in plastic, metal or biodegradable containers, the container shall be removed before planting. If roots are crowded or coiled on the bottom, sides, or surface of the root ball, they shall be gently separated from the edges or surface.
F. For all plants moved with a tree spade, all holes and cavities between the ball and the surrounding soil shall be filled. Glazed planting hole surfaces shall be sufficiently roughened prior to backfilling. The ball shall be thoroughly soaked with water after planting.
G. Remove ropes, strings, wire baskets, burlap, and other wrappings from the root balls of B&B plants. After the plant has been set and one half of the backfilling completed to support the ball, ropes, strings, wire baskets, burlap, and other wrappings shall be removed from the top one-half of the ball. The balance of the wrappings may be left intact around the bottom half of the ball. After backfilling is complete, no portion of the ball wrapping shall be left exposed. If ball wrapping is waterproof, water repellant, or non-degradable it must be removed entirely from the ball. All removed ropes, strings, wire baskets, burlap and other materials must be disposed of properly by the Contractor. If the root collar is deep in the ball, remove excess soil away from the trunk using hands to avoid trunk injury.
H. Planting areas shall be finish-graded to conform to draw...
Planting Operations. A. Prior to planting operations, landscape areas shall be cleared of rocks and lumps greater than 1" diameter, vegetation, and debris to a minimum depth of 12” and finish grading shall be complete. Planting operations shall be performed only during favorable weather conditions in accordance with accepted practice.
B. In any one day, only those plant materials intended to be planted that day shall be delivered to the project site. Unless otherwise approved by Owner’s Representative, all plant materials shall be located where shown on the plan except when adjustments due to field conditions are required. The location of all trees and shrubs shall be staked by the Contractor and reviewed by the Owner’s Representative prior to installation. Tree locations shall be represented by using 1" x 2" x 12" wood stakes or colored flags. The name of the tree shall be indicated on the stake or flag so it is readily identified. Shrub locations shall be determined by colored flags or by placement of containerized plant material.
Planting Operations. 2.7.1 Installation of plant materials shall take place within the following time schedule unless otherwise specified.
2.7.1.1 Deciduous trees and shrubs shall be transplanted during the period September 15 to June 1.
2.7.1.2 Evergreen trees and shrubs shall be transplanted during the period September 15 to June 1.
2.7.1.3 Ground cover plants shall be transplanted during the period of April 1 to June 1.
2.7.2 No digging or planting operations shall be conducted when the soil or plants are excessively wet, muddy or in a frozen condition.
2.7.3 Location for all trees to be planted shall be staked on the ground by the County.
2.7.4 Hardwood Bark for mulching shall be finely shredded hardwood bark, free of sticks and foreign material.