Landscape Specification Report URB-P0003847-001-SP (A)

11.4.       ESTABLISHMENT MAINTENANCE TASKS
   Task                             Standard

 Turfed areas                   •     Test, rectify and adjust the watering regimes or water manually regularly as
                                      necessary to maintain optimum soil moisture levels in all areas
                                •     Fertilize at 3-month intervals
                                •     Aerate at 12-month intervals
                                •     Replace bare patches over 1m2 immediately
                                •     Trim edges to maintain straight lines
                                •     Check regularly for pest infection and apply pest treatment
                                •     Weed regularly to keep weed infestation to a minimum
                                •     Mow regularly as required
                                •     Apply 10mm deep clean washed river sand as a top dressing at 12-month intervals

 Artificial grass / synthetic   •     Reapply sand at 12-month intervals
 surfaces                       •     Monthly check the grass and brush piles accordingly in the first 4 month
                                •     Inspect on 3-months intervals and brush piles accordingly

 Garden beds                    •     Test, rectify and adjust the watering regimes or water manually regularly as
                                      necessary to maintain optimum soil moisture levels in all areas
                                •     Replace failed plans immediately
                                •     Weed regularly (weekly)
                                •     Top up organic mulch at 6-month intervals
                                •     Top up gravel mulch as required
                                •     Mulched surfaces are to be kept clean and tidy and free of any deleterious material
                                      and foreign matter
                                •     Check plants weekly of pest and disease infestation
                                •     Spray for pests and disease infestations when the pest and fungal attack has been
                                      identified
                                •     Apply a balance of man-made and natural slow release fertiliser to all planting
                                      areas in a 3-month interval.
                                •     Check for signs of nutrient deficiencies (yellowing of leaves, failure to thrive), and
                                      adapt fertiliser regime to suit. Treat as required
                                •     Aerate at 12-month intervals
                                •     Clean all leaves of plants which are undercover at a monthly interval

 Trees and shrubs               •     Trees may require up to 50L of water to be applied by hand at the time of planting
                                      and repeated twice weekly during the initial period (minimum 6 weeks). Test, rectify
                                      and adjust the watering regimes or water manually regularly as necessary to
                                      maintain optimum soil moisture levels in all areas
                                •     Replace failed plants immediately
                                •     Adjust and/or replace stakes and ties monthly. Remove staking and visible guying
                                      after 11 months.
                                •     Prune shrubs and trees in accordance to the maintenance manual. In general,
                                      shrubs and trees will be tip pruned to ensure a strong, sound form and dense,
                                      bushy appearance. Remove of overhanging branches or foliage that prevents
                                      proper function of a space e.g. pathways, seating areas, sightlines. Remove
                                      branches which are at risk of storm damage
                                •     All tree pruning to be carried out by a qualified arborist




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URB -P0003847-001-SP                                                                                                 PAGE   29