App4-LandscapingPlan · MCU19/0055

The scope of landscape works includes the removal of any existing vegetation as well as the preparation and cultivation of subgrades prior              3. planting - for individual or mass planting, individual holes shall be excavated to a size that allows 100mm backfilling of organic based soils




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to topsoiling, fine grading after bulk or minor excavation works, the supply and installation of topsoils, mulch and the installation and               around the root system for shrubs, grasses and groundcovers and 300mm for semi-mature and mature trees and palms.
maintenance (throughout the Consolidation and Maintenance Period) of all plant material and turfed areas.                                               Plants shall be placed in the centre of the hole and set plumb at such a level that after settling and firming, a normal and natural
Hardscape works will include the supply and construction of retaining walls, pedestrian pathways, paving/tiling, planter boxes and                      relationship of the plant with the ground surface is achieved. Plant root systems must be moist at the time of removal from the containers.
timber decking if and where indicated.                                                                                                                  Moistening of the excavated hole prior to plant placement will also assist in avoiding moisture withdrawal from the plant specimen from
                                                                                                                                                        surrounding 'dryer' soils.
STRIPING & STOCKPILING OF TOPSOIL
                                                                                                                                                        4. fertilising - over-fertilisation of new plant species is detrimental to the healthy establishment of the plant. Plant species purchased from
Prior to commencement of excavation, strip topsoil within the limits of earthworks to provide for later reuse as specified. Ensure all topsoil
                                                                                                                                                        credible plant suppliers will contain adequate slow release fertilisers and therefore additional fertilising will not be required at time of
is removed from areas to be covered by paving and structures. Also strip topsoil from the limits of clearing for any underground services
                                                                                                                                                        planting. However, a slow release balanced fertiliser will be required before the expiration of the consolidation and maintenance period.
beyond the limits of excavation. Unless otherwise directed, the depth of stripping shall be to the bottom of any existing rootzone. Avoid
                                                                                                                                                        Such fertilisers shall be administered according to the nutritional needs of the plant specimen eg. 60g for shrubs and groundcovers and 300g
contamination by any other material.
                                                                                                                                                        for semi and mature tree species. For plant species requiring a particular type of fertiliser eg. low phosphorus types for native plant species,
                                                                                                                                                        such fertiliser supply and distribution over-rides the use of 'general' balanced NPK types.
SUBGRADE PREPARATION
All bulk earthworks and rough forming of the subgrade to the underside of the topsoil shall be done by others. The landscape contractor
shall be responsible for the final trimming of the subgrade to achieve the required depth for turf and shrub beds below the finished surface
                                                                                                                                                        IRRIGATION
                                                                                                                                                        Ensure that all plant species and turfed areas receive an adequate amount of water immediately after placement and at such times during
surface levels. Prepare the subgrade prior to the spreading of topsoil as specified below and allow for clearing and removal of stones and
                                                                                                                                                        the contract period to ensure a healthy establishment free of water stress.
building debris brought to the surface during cultivation. Trim all surfaces to specified shape after cultivation.
                                                                                                                                                        A fully automated irrigation system is highly recommended with water being drawn from on-site water tanks if available in preference to




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                                                                                                                                                        council's potable water supply. A testable backflow device shall be installed in accordance with Australian Standards and council's
1. turf areas - cultivate areas to be turfed so that the surface soil can be worked freely to a minimum depth of 150mm and to correct
                                                                                                                                                        requirements.
drainage points (installed by others). Remove any perennial weeds and rubbish from the surface after cultivation.

2. planting areas - excavate and remove clay subsoil, builder's debris (particularly concrete/cement) and other deleterious material from               CONSOLIDATION AND MAINTENANCE PERIOD
the planting bed to a minimum depth of 300mm below the finished surface level of topsoil unless otherwise specified. Shape the subgrade                 The landscape contractor shall consolidate and maintain the landscape for a period of 12 weeks from the date of practical completion.
to fall to all subsoil drains as previously mentioned. Prior to backfilling, ensure the base of planting beds are 'broken up' to a minimum depth        During this period the contractor shall make good all defects, both hardscape and softscape, which may occur. Establishment and
of 150mm and supply and spread 'clay breaking' soil additives in accordance with the manufacturers specifications.                                      maintenance shall include the care and maintenance of the landscaped and turfed areas by accepted horticultural best practices by
                                                                                                                                                        formally qualified and competent staff.
TOPSOIL
                                                                                                                                                        This shall include but not be limited to:
Soil textures (acceptable pH in the range of 6.0 - 7.0)
                                                                                                                                                        replacement of failed plant/turf species, general watering, turf and garden fertilising, weed and disease control, litter and debris removal,
Where detailed, treat areas to be landscaped with a suitable herbicide prior to commencing any other treatment. Prior to spreading                      topdressing of turfed areas, lawn maintenance (mowing/edging/weed & pest control), additional soils added where subsidence has
topsoil, the area is to inspected and approved by the supervising landscape contractor.                                                                 occurred, pruning/hedge establishment, staking/guying tree species where required, scheduled irrigation system testing and repairs as/if
The texture of any imported sandy loam topsoil shall be light to medium (capable of being handled when moist) but lacking cohesion so                   required and repair of hardscape elements as/if required.
that it will fall apart when dry.
                                                                                                                                                        Loss of plant/turf species not directly caused by the landscape contractor (or staff) or vandalism of any aspect of the landscape including
All imported soils, both turf and garden, shall be free of weeds (particularly Nutgrass). Any soil containing a high level of salts, high levels of     hardscape elements by 'other' onsite contractors or the public shall not be covered under the consolidation and maintenance contract.
clay particles, low levels of carbon or any other extremes which may be considered hazardous or toxic will be rejected prior to placement.              Such issues will need to be reported to the client or agent and a suitable course of action taken.
Soils with nutritional or trace element deficiencies may be accepted but shall be amended with the use of suitable soil additives such as
compost. Soils not conforming to suitable particle size distribution or containing any of the afore-mentioned problems must be rejected.
Any costs incurred by the rejection of soils shall be negotiated between the landscape contractor and the landscape materials supplier.                 PROPOSED PLANT SCHEDULE

The use of water retention products is highly advised and should be mixed into any imported soils prior to placement. Such products shall be                                                                                               MATURE         POT
utilised in accordance with the manufacturers directions.
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All finished soil surfacing, including mounding where indicated, shall be smooth and free of debris in preparation for turfing or planting. All




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turf and planting areas shall be lightly compacted to 85% MMDD unless otherwise specified.                                                                                PAN ped   Pandanus pedunctulatum   Screw Pine                     6x5         x ground    1
The finished surface level of topsoil in turf areas shall finish at a surface level that accommodates turf sod thickness allowing a flush finish with
adjacent hardstand surfaces. The finished surface level of soils for shrub beds shall finish, when the specified depth of mulch is placed and                             WOD bif   Wodyetia bifurcata       Foxtail Palm                    8x4         45 ltr     4
spread, 25mm below adjacent hardstand finishes and turf sods.

DRAINAGE
All subsoil drainage or surface drainage is to be installed as per the engineer's detail and specification. A licenced plumber or drainer should
                                                                                                                                                                          GAR mag Gardenia florida cv        Magnifica                     1.2 x 1.2    200mm      11
be contracted unless the landscape contractor holds relevant and current licencing to install drainage.




                                                                                                                                                         SHRUBS
                                                                                                                                                                          SYZ cas   Syzygium cv              Cascade                        2 x 1.5     300mm       4
MULCH
Supply and place a high quality garden mulch to all garden bed areas as indicated. All mulching shall be to a minimum depth of 75mm                                                                                                          2x1        200mm      10
                                                                                                                                                                          SYZ str   Syzygium cv              Straight & Narrow
and be free of any foreign matter. Mulch must be removed from around the stems of plant species and trees in shrub beds to avoid collar
rot and is to be spread to an even finish of 25mm below adjacent hardstand surface or turf.
                                                                                                                                                                          ALC imp   Alcantarea imperialis    Imperial Bromeliad           1.2 x .75       25 ltr    1
Suitable mulches include: graded Hoop Pine, bark fines or river stone (10mm - 125mm mix) unless otherwise indicated. The use of weed
matting is forbidden as it stifles air circulation within the soil structure resulting in poor plant health and compaction.
                                                                                                                                                                          COR fru   Cordyline cv             Hawaiian Red T                1 x .75      200mm      12
TURF                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        1.5 x 1       25 ltr    1
                                                                                                                                                                          CYC tho   Cycas thourasii          Madagascan Blue
Supply and place selected A Grade quality turf.
                                                                                                                                                                          DIA rev   Dianella cv              Little Rev                    .30 x .30    140mm      16                                                                                   2 x 25 x 25 x 1800MM HARDWOOD
The laying of turf sods should be completed within 24 hours of turf being 'cut' from the turf supplier. Laying procedures should be as follows:                                                                                                                                                       HESSIAN TIES                                      STAKES DRIVEN 600MM INTO THE
moisten prepared surface before placement of sods. Lay a header course around the perimeter of the area being turfed then lay with                                                                                                                                 23
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                                                                                                                                                                          DIA sil   Dianella cv              Silver Streak                 .40 x .40    140mm                                                                                           TIES FITTED TO THE STEM SEPARATELY
staggered joints closely butted together. Once fully laid, moisten turf surface and roll to assist in both sod cohesion with underturf soils and to                                                                                                                                                                                                     IN OPPOSITE DIRECTIONS (NOT
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        THROUGH ROOTBALL)
provide a level lawn. Neatly trim sods to all edge profiles and topdress any areas where gaps may be present. Protect new turf from                                                                                                                                19
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                                                                                                                                                                          FIC nod   Ficinia nodosa           Knobby Club Rush              .75 x .5     140mm
vehicular or pedestrian traffic until turf has laid roots and become established (approx. 2 weeks). After 2 weeks of establishment, replace                                                                                                                                                                                                             MULCH (AWAY FROM TRUNK)

any sods that have not 'taken'. The first cut and subsequent mowing during the consolidation and maintenance period shall be carried out                                                                                                                           51
                                                                                                                                                                          LIR mus   Liriope muscari          Giant Evergreen               .40 x .40    140mm                                           ROOTBALL
in regular intervals at a mowing height range of no less than 25mm - 35mm.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              IMPORTED SOIL MIXED
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        WITH NATURAL BACKFILL

                                                                                                                                                                          OPH jap   Ophiopogon japonica      Mondo Grass                  0.10 x ....   125mm      30
PLANTING
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               HOLE MUST BE AT LEAST TWICE (2) THE WIDTH OF &
1. supply of plant material - where plants are specified to be supplied, place order within 30 days of notice of acceptance of tender for the                                                                                               varied        25 ltr    2                                          AT LEAST 1.5 TIMES THE DEPTH OF THE CONTAINER
                                                                                                                                                                          XAN aus   Xanthorhoea australis    Grass Tree
required plant materials according to the species, varieties, sizes and quantities as listed in the Proposed Plant Schedule. In the event of                                                                                                                                                               THE INSTALLATION OF ROOT BARRIER IS REQUIRED FOR TREE
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         SPECIES SITUATED WITHIN THREE (3) METRES OF ANY STRUCTURE
proposed plant species not being available at time of ordering, please contact STUDIO8 to advise of either a proposed species substitution                                                                                                                45 ltr    1                                     EG. BUILDING EXTERNAL WALL. IT MUST BE PLACED AT LEAST
or container size variation. Substitutions of species will not be permitted in cases where the landscape contractor has not complied with the                                                                                                                                                              ONE (1) METRE FROM STRUCTURE & INSTALLED STRICTLY TO
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      MANUFACTURERS SPECIFICATIONS.
above requirements.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   TREE PLANTING/STAKING DETAIL
2. inspection - all plant material shall be available for inspection by STUDIO8 at any reasonable time. Plants shall be well-grown, either sun or
shade tolerant as per the planting area requires, not rootballed and be free of all pest and diseases.




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