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Supporting Documentation · Sep 18, 2025

Montclair Stables BLA 20241227 TRP Set

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NG SOIL, THEN CUT OR PULL APART ANY ROOT CIRCLING THE PERIMETER OF THE CONTAINER. 2. INCORPORATE COMMERCIALLY PREPARED MYCORRHIZAE SPORES AND FERTILIZER TABLETS IN THE SOIL IMMEDIATELY AROUND THE ROOT BALL AT RATE SPECIFIED BY THE MANUFACTURER. 3. PRIOR TO INSTALLATION CONFIRM THE SOILS WILL DRAIN PROPERLY. IF NECESSARY PROVIDE PROPER DRAINAGE. 4. THOROUGHLY SOAK THE ROOT BALL AND THE ADJACENT PREPARED SOIL SEVERAL TIMES DURING THE FIRST MONTH AFTER PLANTING AND REGULARLY THROUGHOUT THE FOLLOWING TWO SUMMERS. WHEN IRRIGATION IS NOT PROVIDED SPECIFICALLY FOR THE TREE, IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT GATOR BAGS ARE USED TO HELP FACILITATE THE PROPER AMOUNT AND RATE OF WATER ARE ACHIEVED. GATOR BAGS SHALL BE INSTALLED AT THE BEGINNING OF EACH GROWING SEASON AND REMOVED EACH FALL. THIS WILL ALLOW FOR THE AREA BENEATH THE GATOR BAG TO DRY OUT REDUCING THE GROWTH OF FUNGUS AND REMOVE POSSIBLE HIDING SPOTS FOR RODENTS. 1.5 BARE ROOT TREE PLANTINGS FOR BARE ROOT TREES AND SHRUBS: -BIOPLEX ORGANICS 1-2-3 BAREROOT GEL PLUS SOIL & ROOT INOCULANT OR APPROVED EQUAL COMBINES TRANSPLANT CONCENTRATE AND PLANT ENHANCER, GRANULAR ENDO-ECTO MYCORRHIZAL SOIL AND ROOT INOCULANTS, AND ADVANCED POLYMER GEL CRYSTALS TO INCREASE PLANT HYDRATION AND IMPROVE PLANT ESTABLISHMENT. MIXING DIRECTIONS: MIX 3 OZ. OF BIOPLEX 1-2-3 BAREROOT GEL PER EACH 1 GALLON OF WATER. LET STAND FOR 30 MINUTES TO ACTIVATE. DIP OR SOAK BARE ROOT PLANTS IN MIXTURE FOR 5 MINUTES PRIOR TO PLANTING. PLANTING DIRECTIONS: 1. CUT OFF ALL BROKEN ROOTS. 2. MAKE FRESH CUTS AT ENDS OF ROOTS. 3. DIG PLANT HOLES AT LEAST 3 X THE WIDTH AND DEPTH OF THE ROOT MASS. 4. PLANT ROOT FLARE AT GRADE OR GRAFT JUST ABOVE GRADE. 5. BACK FILL ALL HOLES WITH PLANTING MIX APPROVED BY LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT. PROOF OF COMPLIANCE WITH SPECIFICATIONS: THE CONTRACTOR WILL DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE BY PRESENTING THE LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT WITH THE FOLLOWING: -INVOICES TO PROVE PURCHASE OF PRODUCT IN SUFFICIENT QUANTITY TO COVER THE PROJECT AT THE RATES RECOMMENDED BY THE MANUFACTURER. INCLUDE PROJECT NAME, DATE OF PURCHASE OF PRODUCT, AND NAME OF CONTACT. -SUBMIT EMPTY PRODUCT CONTAINERS AND/OR PACKAGING AFTER INSTALLATION IN THE QUANTITY SPECIFIED TO COVER THE PROJECT AT THE RATES RECOMMENDED BY THE MANUFACTURER. 1. FOR CONTAINER GROWN TREES USE FINGERS OR SMALL HAND TOOLS TO PULL THE ROOTS OUT OF THE OUTER LAYER OF POTTING SOIL, THEN CUT OR PULL APART ANY

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PROJECT AT THE RATES RECOMMENDED BY THE MANUFACTURER. 1. FOR CONTAINER GROWN TREES USE FINGERS OR SMALL HAND TOOLS TO PULL THE ROOTS OUT OF THE OUTER LAYER OF POTTING SOIL, THEN CUT OR PULL APART ANY ROOT CIRCLING THE PERIMETER OF THE CONTAINER. 2. INCORPORATE COMMERCIALLY PREPARED MYCORRHIZAE SPORES AND FERTILIZER TABLETS IN THE SOIL IMMEDIATELY AROUND THE ROOT BALL AT RATE SPECIFIED BY THE MANUFACTURER. 3. PRIOR TO INSTALLATION CONFIRM THE SOILS WILL DRAIN PROPERLY. IF NECESSARY PROVIDE PROPER DRAINAGE. 4. THOROUGHLY SOAK THE ROOT BALL AND THE ADJACENT PREPARED SOIL SEVERAL TIMES DURING THE FIRST MONTH AFTER PLANTING AND REGULARLY THROUGHOUT THE FOLLOWING TWO SUMMERS. 1. LOOP TIE AROUND TREE AND NAIL TO CEDAR STAKE 2. REMOVE ALL STAKING AND TIES AT END OF FIRST GROWING SEASON. 3. CONSULT LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT FOR STAKING OF TREES LARGER THAN 6". 4. SOURCES INCLUDE: · GEMPLERS 1-800-332-6744 or GEMPLERS.COM · CSP OUTDOORS 1-800-592-6940 or CSPOUTDOORS.COM 1.10 PLANT MATERIAL GUARANTEE 1. LANDSCAPE CONTRACTOR SHALL SUPPLY A TWO YEAR PLANT MATERIAL GUARANTEE. 2. CONTRACTOR SHALL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE PLANTINGS IF OWNER FAILS TO PROVIDE PROPER CARE AND WATERING DURING GUARANTEE PERIOD. PROPER CARE MAY REQUIRE UNDER DRAINAGE AND/OR STRICT MOISTURE MONITORING OF THE SOIL TO MITIGATE OVER-WATERING. 3. CONTRACTOR SHALL INSTRUCT OWNER AS TO PROPER CARE OF MATERIAL. PROVIDE A (48") INCH RIGID TREE BARK PROTECTOR AROUND THE TRUNK OF CANOPY TREES AND UNDERSTORY TREES FOR DEER PROTECTION. "TREE BARK PROTECTORS - BG48" (A.M. LEONARD HORTICULTURAL SUPPLY) AT 800-433-0633 OR APPROVED EQUAL STAKING DETAIL TREE Arbor Tie nailed to stake Fold ends of ArborTie back. Secure to stake with 1" galvanized roofing nail or use a knot. TREE ArborTie EQ. EQ. NOTES: 1. SEE PLANTING LEGEND FOR GROUNDCOVER SPECIES, SIZE, AND SPACING DIMENSION. 2. SMALL ROOTS (1 4" OR LESS) THAT GROW AROUND, UP, OR DOWN THE ROOT BALL PERIPHERY ARE CONSIDERED A NORMAL CONDITION IN CONTAINER PRODUCTION AND ARE ACCEPTABLE HOWEVER THEY SHOULD BE ELIMINATED AT THE TIME OF PLANTING. ROOTS ON THE PERIPHERY CAN BE REMOVED AT THE TIME OF PLANTING. (SEE ROOT BALL SHAVING CONTAINER DETAIL). 3. SETTLE SOIL AROUND ROOT BALL OF EACH GROUNDCOVER PRIOR TO MULCHING. PLAN SECTION VIEW 6" min. 1.11 GROUNDCOVER, PERENNIAL, AND ORNAMENTAL GRASS PLANTING A. B. C. D. E. MINIMUM OF 2" AND A MAXIMUM OF 3" OF SHREDDED

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ROUND ROOT BALL OF EACH GROUNDCOVER PRIOR TO MULCHING. PLAN SECTION VIEW 6" min. 1.11 GROUNDCOVER, PERENNIAL, AND ORNAMENTAL GRASS PLANTING A. B. C. D. E. MINIMUM OF 2" AND A MAXIMUM OF 3" OF SHREDDED BARK MULCH. DO NOT PLACE MULCH WITHIN 6" OF TREE TRUNK AVOID PURCHASING TREES WITH TWO LEADERS OR REMOVE ONE AT PLANTING. OTHERWISE DO NOT PRUNE TREE AT PLANTING EXCEPT FOR SPECIFIC STRUCTURAL CORRECTIONS SET TOP OF TRUE ROOT BALL 1" TO 2" ABOVE FINISHED GRADE OR SEVERAL INCHES HIGHER IN POORLY DRAINING SOILS BEFORE PLANTING TREE PREPARED SOIL FOR TREES- SEE CHART 1.4 FOR SOIL PREPARATION DEPENDING UPON SOIL TYPE FORM EARTH WATERING SAUCER AROUND TREE AT EDGE OF ROOT BALL SECURE STAKES TO TREE USING 2 ARBORTIES. SEE DIAGRAM 1.9 INSTALL (2) 3" dia. 8' LONG HARDWOOD POSTS INTO UNDISTURBED SOIL, THEN BACKFILL. STAKES SHALL KEEP TREE VERTICAL AND PLUMB. TREE STAKES MAY NOT BE NEEDED DEPENDING ON THE ROOT BALL AND SOIL CHARACTERISTICS. IF TREES ARE STAKED THEY SHOULD BE PLACED AS LOW AS POSSIBLE BUT NO HIGHER THAN TWO-THIRDS OF THE TREE HEIGHT. STAKING SHALL BE REMOVED AFTER ONE GROWING SEASON. KNOCK MOST OF CULTIVATED SOIL IN OFF OF THE ROOT BALL. KEEP CONSTANTLY SUBMERGED IN IN WATER TO AVOID ROOT DESICCATION WHILE INSPECTING THE ROOTS. PRUNE ANY GIRDLING OR MISSHAPEN ROOTS. WHEN PLANTING IN WINTER OR ON WINDY SITES APPLY ANTI-DESSICANT AS PER MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATIONS. MINIMUM OF 2" AND A MAXIMUM OF 3" OF SHREDDED BARK MULCH. DO NOT PLACE MULCH WITHIN 6" OF TREE TRUNK. AVOID PURCHASING TREES WITH TWO LEADERS OR REMOVE ONE AT PLANTING. OTHERWISE DO NOT PRUNE TREE AT PLANTING EXCEPT FOR SPECIFIC STRUCTURAL CORRECTIONS. SET TOP OF TRUE ROOT BALL 1" TO 2" ABOVE FINISHED GRADE OR SEVERAL INCHES HIGHER IN POORLY DRAINING SOILS. INSTALL (2) 3" dia. 8' LONG HARDWOOD POSTS INTO UNDISTURBED SOIL, THEN BACKFILL. STAKES SHALL KEEP TREE VERTICAL AND PLUMB. TREE STAKES MAY NOT BE NEEDED DEPENDING ON THE ROOT BALL AND SOIL CHARACTERISTICS. IF TREES ARE STAKED THEY SHOULD BE PLACED AS LOW AS POSSIBLE BUT NO HIGHER THAN TWO-THIRDS OF THE TREE HEIGHT. STAKING SHALL BE REMOVED AFTER ONE GROWING SEASON. SECURE STAKES TO TREE USING 2 ARBORTIES. SEE DIAGRAM 1.9. BEFORE PLANTING TREE PREPARED SOIL FOR TREES- SEE CHART 1.4 FOR SOIL PREPARATION DEPENDING UPON SOIL TYPE. FORM EARTH WATERING SAUCER AROUND TREE AT EDGE OF ROOT BALL. A. IMPORTED TOPSOIL: FERTILE, FRIABLE SOIL LOAM

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TREE PREPARED SOIL FOR TREES- SEE CHART 1.4 FOR SOIL PREPARATION DEPENDING UPON SOIL TYPE. FORM EARTH WATERING SAUCER AROUND TREE AT EDGE OF ROOT BALL. A. IMPORTED TOPSOIL: FERTILE, FRIABLE SOIL LOAM TOPSOIL SUITABLE FOR THE GERMINATION OF SEEDS AND THE SUPPORT OF VEGETATIVE GROWTH MEETING THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA: 1. SOIL TEXTURE: USDA LOAM, SANDY CLAY LOAM OR SANDY LOAM WITH CLAY CONTENT BETWEEN 15 AND 35 PERCENT; A COMBINED CLAY/SILT CONTENT OF NO MORE THAN 60 PERCENT; AND SAND BETWEEN 35 AND 65 PERCENT. 2. EXCEPT WHERE NOTED, IMPORTED TOPSOIL SHALL NOT HAVE BEEN SCREENED AND SHALL RETAIN SOIL PEDS (CLUMPS/CLODS) LARGER THAN 2 INCHES (50 MM) IN DIAMETER THROUGHOUT THE STOCKPILE AFTER HARVESTING. a. LIGHT SCREENING THROUGH A 2-INCH (50 MM) SQUARE OR LARGER OPENING WILL BE PERMISSIBLE IN SOILS WITH CLAY CONTENT OF 20 PERCENT OR GREATER IF REQUIRED TO BREAK UP LARGE PEDS (CLUMPS/CLODS) OR REMOVE COARSE ROOTS AND STONES. B. RETAINED SOIL PEDS (CLUMPS/CLODS) SHALL BE THE SAME COLOR ON THE INSIDE AS IS VISIBLE ON THE OUTSIDE SURFACE OF THE PED. 3. SOIL OBJECTS LARGER THAN 1/4 INCH (6.24 MM) IN DIAMETER: IMPORTED TOPSOIL SHALL CONTAIN LESS THAN 5 PERCENT TOTAL VOLUME OF THE COMBINATION OF ALL OBJECTS 1 TO 8 INCH (25 MM TO 200 MM) IN THEIR LARGEST DIMENSION INCLUDING CLUMPS/CLODS OF HEAVY CLAY, SANDY CLAY OR SILTY CLAY SUBSOIL, DEBRIS, REFUSE, ROOTS, STONES, STICKS, BRUSH, AND OR LITTER. THE SOIL SHALL CONTAIN LESS THAN 8 PERCENT BY VOLUME TOTAL OF THE ABOVE OBJECTS 1/4 INCH TO 1 INCH (6.24 MM TO 25 MM) IN DIAMETER. REMOVE ALL OBJECTS LARGER THAN 8 INCH (200 MM) IN ITS LONGEST DIMENSION. a. MEET THE ABOVE REQUIREMENT BY UTILIZING ACCEPTABLE SOILS SOURCES RATHER THAN SOIL SCREENING. 4. IMPORTED TOPSOIL MAY BE A HARVESTED SOIL FROM FIELDS OR DEVELOPMENT SITES OR PURCHASED FROM SUPPLIERS WHO COLLECT AND PROCESS SOIL. THE ORGANIC CONTENT AND PARTICLE SIZE DISTRIBUTION SHALL BE THE RESULT OF NATURAL SOIL FORMATION. MANUFACTURED SOILS WHERE SAND, COMPOSTED ORGANIC MATERIAL OR OTHER ADDITIVES HAVE BEEN ADDED TO THE SOIL TO MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF IMPORTED TOPSOIL SHALL NOT BE ACCEPTABLE. 5. PH VALUE SHALL BE BETWEEN 5.5 AND 7.5. 6. PERCENT ORGANIC MATTER (OM): 3 TO 5 PERCENT, BY DRY WEIGHT. 7. SOLUBLE SALT LEVEL: LESS THAN 2 MMHO/CM. 8. SOIL NUTRIENT CHEMISTRY SUITABLE FOR GROWING THE PLANTS SPECIFIED OR AFTER MODIFICATION. 9. GERMINATING SEEDLINGS FROM SEEDS IN THE

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RCENT, BY DRY WEIGHT. 7. SOLUBLE SALT LEVEL: LESS THAN 2 MMHO/CM. 8. SOIL NUTRIENT CHEMISTRY SUITABLE FOR GROWING THE PLANTS SPECIFIED OR AFTER MODIFICATION. 9. GERMINATING SEEDLINGS FROM SEEDS IN THE SOIL SHALL BE REMOVED WITHIN ONE MONTH OF GERMINATION WHETHER DURING THE PERIOD THE SOIL IS BEING STORED OR AFTER INSTALLATION, INCLUDING DURING THE WARRANTY PERIOD OF THE PLANTS. C. STOCKPILED EXISTING TOPSOIL AT THE SITE MEETING THE ABOVE CRITERIA MAY BE ACCEPTABLE. D. SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS: PROVIDE A ONE-GALLON (3.79-LITER) SAMPLE FROM EACH IMPORTED TOPSOIL SOURCE WITH REQUIRED SOIL TESTING RESULTS. THE SAMPLE SHALL BE A MIXTURE OF THE RANDOM SAMPLES TAKEN AROUND THE SOURCE STOCKPILE OR FIELD. THE SOIL SAMPLE SHALL BE DELIVERED WITH SOIL PEDS (CLUMPS/CLODS) INTACT THAT REPRESENT THE SIZE AND QUANTITY OF EXPECTED PEDS (CLUMPS/CLODS) IN THE FINAL DELIVERED SOIL. THE SAMPLE SHALL REPRESENT THE EXPECTED AMOUNT OF OBJECTS LARGER THAN 1/4 INCH (6.24 MM). © copyright 2024 all rights reserved plans, designs, and ideas shown hereon are the property of Bosenberg & Co. Landscape Architecture and shall not be used or reproduced by any person, firm, or corporation for any purpose without the written permission. SHEET REVISIONS: SCALE: DATE: PREPARED BY: PREPARED FOR: WARNING: If this drawing does not contain a raised seal impression and an original signature by the professional it is not an original document, it may have been altered, and should not be used for construction. SOURCE INFORMATION: PO BOX 486, FAR HILLS, NJ 07931 (908)234-0557 NJ Certificate of Authorization MH000126 JOHN A. OLIVO NEW JERSEY LICENSED LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT #AS000938 BOSENBERG L A N D S C A P E A R C H I T E C T U R E PLANTING DETAILS MONTCLAIR STABLES BLOCK 152.02 & LOTS 176, 179, 186 12-22 WOODLAND AVENUE WEST ORANGE, NJ DECEMBER 27, 2024 1" = 30' MONTCLAIR STABLES WEST ORANGE, NJ L-500.00 NORTH

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