180-26 - Exhibit A. CDBG 2025 SPECS_compressed.pdf

Coordinate work to prevent delays in planting that may expose the root systems of plants to the air, sun, or freezing conditions. Optimal Planting Seasons. Table 811.03.01-1 Optimal Planting Season Type of Plant Season Broadleaf and coniferous evergreen trees, shrubs, vines, and ground covers Deciduous trees, shrubs, vines, omamental grasses, and perennials Container grown plant materials Narcissus October 15 to December | Hemerocallis March | to May 15 Peltandra virginica and Pontederia cordata March I to May 15 August 15 to December | March I to May 15 October 15 to December 1 March | to May 15 August 15 to December 1 “Specified Season - Non-dormant Spartina species and Distichilis spicata Specified Season - Non-dormant May I to July 15 only When planting outside the optimal planting seasons, ensure that plants installed are kept watered and protected from freezing and desiccation. Cc. Layout. Before planting, stake plant locations and bed outlines and obtain Department approval. Immediately notify the RE to arrange for Departmental guidance for the “Naturalized Plant Material” or if existing conditions prevent planting at the exact locations shown on the Plans. The Department may adjust plant locations to meet field conditions. Planting Beds. Spray existing vegetation within proposed planting beds during the growing season with glyphosate at the manufacturer's recommended rates. The Department may direct the reapplication of glyphosate 10 days after the first application. Mow the dead vegetation as closely as possible to existing ground, or turn it into the soil. Ensure glyphosate is applied by a Pesticide Applicator Business, under direction and supervision of a Commercial Pesticide Applicator in accordance with the NJ Pesticide Control Program regulations in NJAC Title 7 Chapter 30. Excavation for Plant Pits and Beds, Excavate as specified in 202.03.03. Before excavating plant pits and beds, ensure that the areas conform to the specified lines and grades. On slopes steeper than 4H:1V, excavate plant pits no more than 5 days in advance of planting. Excavate pits for balled and burlapped plants to a minimum of 2 times the width of the root ball and no deeper than the root ball as measured from the bottom of the trunk flare to the bottom of the ball. Excavate pits for containerized plants to a minimum of 2 times the width of the

the root ball and no deeper than the root ball as measured from the bottom of the trunk flare to the bottom of the ball. Excavate pits for containerized plants to a minimum of 2 times the width of the container and no deeper than the actual height of the root mass within the container. Ensure that side slopes of all pits taper down from the rim of the pit to the outer edge of the bottom of the ball. Ensure that the sides of the pits are loosened and roughened to promote root penetration. Obtain RE approval before reusing topsoil from the excavated pits. Plant pits may be adjusted to fit site conditions. Ensure volumetric equivalent. For seedlings, vines, ground covers, and perennials, excavate pits to a minimum 12 inch diameter and 12 inch depth. 49