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Landscape Specification Report URB-P0003847-001-SP (A)
• Removal of splinters, the replacement of cracked, cupped or degraded boards as
identified at inspection
• Apply a light sand and preservative coat in accordance with manufacturers
specification at 6-month intervals
• Retightening and/or replacement of fixings at 12-month intervals
Artificial Timber Works • Inspect monthly
• Sweep deck and clean gaps between the boards regularly
• Clean deck in the intervals and with a cleaning product recommended by the
manufacturer
• Do not use high pressure cleaners
• Treat scuffs and scratches as per manufacturers recommendation
Tree / Palm Transplanting • Monitoring / adjusting the irrigation system or watering regime in liaison with the
Landscape Contractor, water if required
• Test, rectify and adjust the watering regimes or water manually regularly as
necessary to maintain optimum soil moisture levels in all areas
• Spray for pests and disease infestations when the pest and fungal attack has been
identified
• Apply fertilize once root growth & water uptake has begun
• Wrap trunk/branch to prevent sun scald if necessary due to leaf loss >40%
• Prune dieback
• Top up soil and mulch
• For thin or smooth bark trees, if more than 40% of the foliage is shed due to post-
transplant stress then the trunk and branches (greater than 50mm diameter) are to
be wrapped with light coloured biodegradable paper or hessian to reduce bark
scalding. Wrap from the bottom of the trunk upwards so the layers overlap and thus
shed water.
• Organise soil testing
• Adjust and/or replace stakes and ties monthly. Remove staking and visible guying
after 11 months.
• Weed regularly (weekly)
Swale / Bio Pods • Test, rectify and adjust the watering regimes or water manually regularly as
necessary to maintain optimum soil moisture levels in all areas
• The uses of synthetic, granular blended fertilisers on the site are not permitted.
Slow release organic tree tablets shall be used at establishment.
• Spray for pests and disease infestations when the pest and fungal attack has been
identified
• Replace failed plans immediately
• Weed regularly (weekly)
• Top up gravel mulch as required
• Sweep and/or remove from bio-pod area any fallen branches and leaf (including
any autumn leaf drop), grass clippings and other garden debris.
• Maintenance of the bio-pods includes the detention area, 1:3 batters, kick edges,
bio-pod grate covers, and gutter in front of the bio-pod.
• Subsoil drains are to be cleaned out and accumulated sediment manually removed
from the surface area of the bio retention device at Off Maintenance and as
required during the maintenance period.
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