MCU21.0117 OPW21.0199-Att 3 Landscape · MCU21/0117

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Landscape Maintenance Plan
BELVEDERE ON PEARL

1.3. RECORD KEEPING & REPORTING

The landscape maintenance works that are carried out in accordance with the schedule on Section 2 are to
be recorded in a log book by the Contractor responsible for landscape maintenance. The records shall
include details of materials and procedures used as well as time and method of application. A record of
inclement weather should also be kept to verify inability to carry out work within the specified time frame.

A summary report of landscape maintenance works completed is to be prepared at the end of each month
and annually by the Contractor.

1.4. MAINTENANCE OF PLANTING AND TURF AREAS
1.4.1. Weeding

Prevent reproduction of weeds by removal of seedlings and established weeds before seed set. This work
should be carried out regularly so that the planted and mulched areas are weed free when observed at
monthly intervals.

1.4.2. Fertilising

Soil testing is to be undertaken at the commencement of the maintenance contract and shall include taking
samples from a cross section of planting areas. Slow release fertiliser selected to take into account the soil
testing results and the insitu plants should be applied at the frequency nominated in the Landscape
Maintenance Schedule and in accordance with the manufacturer's recommended rate. Soil pH should be
maintained between 5.5 and 7.

1.4.3. Pest and Disease Control

Avoid use of chemical sprays. If chemical control is considered necessary, these should be mixed and applied
in strict accordance with manufacturer's directions. Do not spray in windy or extreme weather.

1.4.4. Pruning and Trimming

Pruning should reflect the natural growth, flowering and regrowth habit of the individual species. Generally
prune after flowering.

Tip pruning involving the removal of the top 25mm or growing tip of each branch, should be used with
shrubs and groundcover to encourage development of new shoots during the active growing season. Be
careful not to remove the buds before the flowering season in those plants that have terminal flowers.

1.4.5. Plant Replacement

All plants that have died or failed (lost more than 50% of their normal foliage cover) shall be replaced with
the same species and commercially available size as the plant to be replaced.

Generally plant material shall be uniformly high quality stock equal to best available for ‘retail sale’. The root
systems shall be balanced in relation to the size of the plant. Plants shall be healthy well grown, hardened off
specimens of good shape and free from pests and diseases and in accordance with ‘Specifying Trees: a guide
to assessment of tree quality’ (Clark 2006).

1.4.6. Street Trees

All street trees are to fall into the maintenance programme as specified within the report. The Body Corp
Management must be notified if significant pruning is required.

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