Appendix B- Landscape Concept Design · MCU23/0078

4.4 Landscape Care

Maintenance issues are considered an integral part of the
landscape design. It is critical that a long-term maintenance regime
is implemented and re-evaluated over time. It is imperative the
landscape thrives after installation with minimal maintenance and
on-going cost to owners.

The following are some of the initiatives adopted to help ensure the
long-term viability of the landscape:

−   Choosing plant species which are suitable to the location and
    differing microclimates on site, with long life expectancy and
    minimal pruning, watering and fertilising requirements.
−   Designing all ground level planters to be accessible from
    pathways and paved areas and any balcony planters, where
    not accessible from the adjacent balcony, to be accessed using
    rooftop abseiling or safety lines provided.
−   Requiring plant suppliers have an industry accreditation and
    third-party assessed QA system.
−   Certifying that all trees comply with the NATSPEC Guide
    – Specifying Trees: A Guide to Assessment of Tree Quality
    (2003) to avoid any long-term structural issues.
−   Using a quality, tested and certified, soil blend that complies
    with Soils for Landscape Development guidelines and
    AS4419, constructed with a duel-horizon to minimise slumping,
    maximise plant survival rates, and minimise maintenance.
−   Installing of a fully-automatic, multi-station, reticulated irrigation
    system to all landscape and recreation areas, including podium
    planters.
−   Using a minimum of 75mm of organic mulch to reduce weed
    growth and water loss in garden areas.
−   Providing hose cocks in all outdoor areas (communal and
    private) to enable additional plant watering and surface
    washdown when necessary.
−   Submitting a Planting Maintenance Program by the Landscape
    Contractor at the completion of construction.
−   Incorporating a minimum 12 week establishment and
    maintenance period by the Landscape Contractor and a 52
    week defects period for advanced tree stock.
−   Ensuring a training program is carried out by the Landscape
    Contractor at handover to ensure that maintenance staff can
    operate the irrigation system and maintain the landscape.




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