Fertilizer and Agricultural Lime
718.01 DESCRIPTION. Furnish and apply commercial fertilizer and
agricultural lime on the areas designated on the plans or as directed.
718.02 Materials.
718.02.1 Fertilizer : Fertilizer shall be an approved brand complying
with 1004.01 . Fertilizer shall be either 8 -8-8, 12 -12-12, 13 -13-13, or 16 - 16-16. Deliver fertilizer in sack or bulk. Fertilizer tablets shall be an approved brand complying with the requirements of 1004.01 . Deliver the fertilizer tablets in sealed waterproof containers.
718.02.2 Agricultural Lime : Agricultural lime shall comply with
1004.02 Deliver either in sacks or bulk.
718.03 Application.
718.03.1 Commercial Fertilizer : Uniformly broadcast fertilizer
over areas to be fertilized by either hand or machine methods. The rate of fertilizer application shall be as shown in Table 718-1. Table 718-1 Fertilizer Application Rates Type Fertilizer Pounds Per Acre 8-8-8 1000 12-12-12 667 13-13-13 615 16-16-16 500 Other balanced fertilizer may be used at the inverse proportional rate. After surface dressing, thoroughly incorporate fertilizer into the soil by light disking, harrowing, or roto-tilling. When dressing the surface by hand, the fertilizer may be applied before final raking and leveling.
718.03.2 Agricultural Lime : Uniformly spread agric ultural lime at
a minimum rate of 2 tons per acre with a spreader. Apply lime prior to Fertilizer and Agricultural Lime
718.01 DESCRIPTION. Furnish and apply commercial fertilizer and
agricultural lime on the areas designated on the plans or as directed.
718.02 Materials.
718.02.1 Fertilizer : Fertilizer shall be an approved brand complying
with 1004.01 . Fertilizer shall be either 8 -8-8, 12 -12-12, 13 -13-13, or 16 - 16-16. Deliver fertilizer in sack or bulk. Fertilizer tablets shall be an approved brand complying with the requirements of 1004.01 . Deliver the fertilizer tablets in sealed waterproof containers.
718.02.2 Agricultural Lime : Agricultural lime shall comply with
1004.02 Deliver either in sacks or bulk.
718.03 Application.
718.03.1 Commercial Fertilizer : Uniformly broadcast fertilizer
over areas to be fertilized by either hand or machine methods. The rate of fertilizer application shall be as shown in Table 718-1. Table 718-1 Fertilizer Application Rates Type Fertilizer Pounds Per Acre 8-8-8 1000 12-12-12 667 13-13-13 615 16-16-16 500 Other balanced fertilizer may be used at the inverse proportional rate. After surface dressing, thoroughly incorporate fertilizer into the soil by light disking, harrowing, or roto-tilling. When dressing the surface by hand, the fertilizer may be applied before final raking and leveling.
718.03.2 Agricultural Lime : Uniformly spread agric ultural lime at
a minimum rate of 2 tons per acre with a spreader. Apply lime prior to Fertilizer and Agricultural Lime
718.01 DESCRIPTION. Furnish and apply commercial fertilizer and
agricultural lime on the areas designated on the plans or as directed.
718.02 Materials.
718.02.1 Fertilizer : Fertilizer shall be an approved brand complying
with 1004.01 . Fertilizer shall be either 8 -8-8, 12 -12-12, 13 -13-13, or 16 - 16-16. Deliver fertilizer in sack or bulk. Fertilizer tablets shall be an approved brand complying with the requirements of 1004.01 . Deliver the fertilizer tablets in sealed waterproof containers.
718.02.2 Agricultural Lime : Agricultural lime shall comply with
1004.02 Deliver either in sacks or bulk.
718.03 Application.
718.03.1 Commercial Fertilizer : Uniformly broadcast fertilizer
over areas to be fertilized by either hand or machine methods. The rate of fertilizer application shall be as shown in Table 718-1. Table 718-1 Fertilizer Application Rates Type Fertilizer Pounds Per Acre 8-8-8 1000 12-12-12 667 13-13-13 615 16-16-16 500 Other balanced fertilizer may be used at the inverse proportional rate. After surface dressing, thoroughly incorporate fertilizer into the soil by light disking, harrowing, or roto-tilling. When dressing the surface by hand, the fertilizer may be applied before final raking and leveling.
718.03.2 Agricultural Lime : Uniformly spread agric ultural lime at
a minimum rate of 2 tons per acre with a spreader. Apply lime prior to Fertilizer and Agricultural Lime
718.01 DESCRIPTION. Furnish and apply commercial fertilizer and
agricultural lime on the areas designated on the plans or as directed.
718.02 Materials.
718.02.1 Fertilizer : Fertilizer shall be an approved brand complying
with 1004.01 . Fertilizer shall be either 8 -8-8, 12 -12-12, 13 -13-13, or 16 - 16-16. Deliver fertilizer in sack or bulk. Fertilizer tablets shall be an approved brand complying with the requirements of 1004.01 . Deliver the fertilizer tablets in sealed waterproof containers.
718.02.2 Agricultural Lime : Agricultural lime shall comply with
1004.02 Deliver either in sacks or bulk.
718.03 Application.
718.03.1 Commercial Fertilizer : Uniformly broadcast fertilizer
over areas to be fertilized by either hand or machine methods. The rate of fertilizer application shall be as shown in Table 718-1. Table 718-1 Fertilizer Application Rates Type Fertilizer Pounds Per Acre 8-8-8 1000 12-12-12 667 13-13-13 615 16-16-16 500 Other balanced fertilizer may be used at the inverse proportional rate. After surface dressing, thoroughly incorporate fertilizer into the soil by light disking, harrowing, or roto-tilling. When dressing the surface by hand, the fertilizer may be applied before final raking and leveling.
718.03.2 Agricultural Lime : Uniformly spread agric ultural lime at
a minimum rate of 2 tons per acre with a spreader. Apply lime prior to Fertilizer and Agricultural Lime
718.01 DESCRIPTION. Furnish and apply commercial fertilizer and
agricultural lime on the areas designated on the plans or as directed.
718.02 Materials.
718.02.1 Fertilizer : Fertilizer shall be an approved brand complying
with 1004.01 . Fertilizer shall be either 8 -8-8, 12 -12-12, 13 -13-13, or 16 - 16-16. Deliver fertilizer in sack or bulk. Fertilizer tablets shall be an approved brand complying with the requirements of 1004.01 . Deliver the fertilizer tablets in sealed waterproof containers.
718.02.2 Agricultural Lime : Agricultural lime shall comply with
1004.02 Deliver either in sacks or bulk.
718.03 Application.
718.03.1 Commercial Fertilizer : Uniformly broadcast fertilizer
over areas to be fertilized by either hand or machine methods. The rate of fertilizer application shall be as shown in Table 718-1. Table 718-1 Fertilizer Application Rates Type Fertilizer Pounds Per Acre 8-8-8 1000 12-12-12 667 13-13-13 615 16-16-16 500 Other balanced fertilizer may be used at the inverse proportional rate. After surface dressing, thoroughly incorporate fertilizer into the soil by light disking, harrowing, or roto-tilling. When dressing the surface by hand, the fertilizer may be applied before final raking and leveling.
718.03.2 Agricultural Lime : Uniformly spread agric ultural lime at
a minimum rate of 2 tons per acre with a spreader. Apply lime prior to Fertilizer and Agricultural Lime
718.01 DESCRIPTION. Furnish and apply commercial fertilizer and
agricultural lime on the areas designated on the plans or as directed.
718.02 Materials.
718.02.1 Fertilizer : Fertilizer shall be an approved brand complying
with 1004.01 . Fertilizer shall be either 8 -8-8, 12 -12-12, 13 -13-13, or 16 - 16-16. Deliver fertilizer in sack or bulk. Fertilizer tablets shall be an approved brand complying with the requirements of 1004.01 . Deliver the fertilizer tablets in sealed waterproof containers.
718.02.2 Agricultural Lime : Agricultural lime shall comply with
1004.02 Deliver either in sacks or bulk.
718.03 Application.
718.03.1 Commercial Fertilizer : Uniformly broadcast fertilizer
over areas to be fertilized by either hand or machine methods. The rate of fertilizer application shall be as shown in Table 718-1. Table 718-1 Fertilizer Application Rates Type Fertilizer Pounds Per Acre 8-8-8 1000 12-12-12 667 13-13-13 615 16-16-16 500 Other balanced fertilizer may be used at the inverse proportional rate. After surface dressing, thoroughly incorporate fertilizer into the soil by light disking, harrowing, or roto-tilling. When dressing the surface by hand, the fertilizer may be applied before final raking and leveling.
718.03.2 Agricultural Lime : Uniformly spread agric ultural lime at
a minimum rate of 2 tons per acre with a spreader. Apply lime prior to Fertilizer and Agricultural Lime
718.01 DESCRIPTION. Furnish and apply commercial fertilizer and
agricultural lime on the areas designated on the plans or as directed.
718.02 Materials.
718.02.1 Fertilizer : Fertilizer shall be an approved brand complying
with 1004.01 . Fertilizer shall be either 8 -8-8, 12 -12-12, 13 -13-13, or 16 - 16-16. Deliver fertilizer in sack or bulk. Fertilizer tablets shall be an approved brand complying with the requirements of 1004.01 . Deliver the fertilizer tablets in sealed waterproof containers.
718.02.2 Agricultural Lime : Agricultural lime shall comply with
1004.02 Deliver either in sacks or bulk.
718.03 Application.
718.03.1 Commercial Fertilizer : Uniformly broadcast fertilizer
over areas to be fertilized by either hand or machine methods. The rate of fertilizer application shall be as shown in Table 718-1. Table 718-1 Fertilizer Application Rates Type Fertilizer Pounds Per Acre 8-8-8 1000 12-12-12 667 13-13-13 615 16-16-16 500 Other balanced fertilizer may be used at the inverse proportional rate. After surface dressing, thoroughly incorporate fertilizer into the soil by light disking, harrowing, or roto-tilling. When dressing the surface by hand, the fertilizer may be applied before final raking and leveling.
718.03.2 Agricultural Lime : Uniformly spread agric ultural lime at
a minimum rate of 2 tons per acre with a spreader. Apply lime prior to seeding, topsoil placement, and slab sodding. Lime may be applied in conjunction with fertilizer. After lime application, disk the areas and harrow or roto -till to in corporate lime or lime -fertilizer into the top 3 inches to 6 inches of soil.
718.03.3 Hydro -seeding : If using hydro -seeding methods, fertilizer
and lime may be included in the seeding slurry. When specified by the manufacturer, water soluble, liquid fertilizer, or liquid lime will be allowed for hydro -seeding product applications. Hydro -seeding will be measured for payment under Section 739 .
718.04 Measurement.
718.04.1 Fertilizer : Fertilizer will be measured by the pound. The
estimated quantity shown on the plans is based on Type 8-8-8 fertilizer. If other types of fertilizer are used, th e measured quantities will be multiplied by the factors of Table 718-2 to determine pay quantities. Table 718 -2 Fertilizer Factors Type Factor 12-12-12 1.5 13-13-13 1.625 16-16-16 2.0 When using other balanced fertilizers, the factor will be determined by dividing the type of fertilizer by eight.
718.04.2 Agricultural Lime : Agricultural lime will be measured by
the ton.
718.05 PAYMENT. Payment for fertilizer will be made at the contract
unit price per pound. Payment for agricultural lime will be made at the contract unit price per ton. The contract unit prices for fertilizer and agricultural lime will include all labor, materials, equipment, and incidentals necessary to complete the work. Payment will be made under: Item No. Pay Item Pay Unit 718-01 Fertilizer Pound 718-02 Agricultural Lime Ton seeding, topsoil placement, and slab sodding. Lime may be applied in conjunction with fertilizer. After lime application, disk the areas and harrow or roto -till to in corporate lime or lime -fertilizer into the top 3 inches to 6 inches of soil.
718.03.3 Hydro -seeding : If using hydro -seeding methods, fertilizer
and lime may be included in the seeding slurry. When specified by the manufacturer, water soluble, liquid fertilizer, or liquid lime will be allowed for hydro -seeding product applications. Hydro -seeding will be measured for payment under Section 739 .
718.04 Measurement.
718.04.1 Fertilizer : Fertilizer will be measured by the pound. The
estimated quantity shown on the plans is based on Type 8-8-8 fertilizer. If other types of fertilizer are used, th e measured quantities will be multiplied by the factors of Table 718-2 to determine pay quantities. Table 718 -2 Fertilizer Factors Type Factor 12-12-12 1.5 13-13-13 1.625 16-16-16 2.0 When using other balanced fertilizers, the factor will be determined by dividing the type of fertilizer by eight.
718.04.2 Agricultural Lime : Agricultural lime will be measured by
the ton.
718.05 PAYMENT. Payment for fertilizer will be made at the contract
unit price per pound. Payment for agricultural lime will be made at the contract unit price per ton. The contract unit prices for fertilizer and agricultural lime will include all labor, materials, equipment, and incidentals necessary to complete the work. Payment will be made under: Item No. Pay Item Pay Unit 718-01 Fertilizer Pound 718-02 Agricultural Lime Ton seeding, topsoil placement, and slab sodding. Lime may be applied in conjunction with fertilizer. After lime application, disk the areas and harrow or roto -till to in corporate lime or lime -fertilizer into the top 3 inches to 6 inches of soil.
718.03.3 Hydro -seeding : If using hydro -seeding methods, fertilizer
and lime may be included in the seeding slurry. When specified by the manufacturer, water soluble, liquid fertilizer, or liquid lime will be allowed for hydro -seeding product applications. Hydro -seeding will be measured for payment under Section 739 .
718.04 Measurement.
718.04.1 Fertilizer : Fertilizer will be measured by the pound. The
estimated quantity shown on the plans is based on Type 8-8-8 fertilizer. If other types of fertilizer are used, th e measured quantities will be multiplied by the factors of Table 718-2 to determine pay quantities. Table 718 -2 Fertilizer Factors Type Factor 12-12-12 1.5 13-13-13 1.625 16-16-16 2.0 When using other balanced fertilizers, the factor will be determined by dividing the type of fertilizer by eight.
718.04.2 Agricultural Lime : Agricultural lime will be measured by
the ton.
718.05 PAYMENT. Payment for fertilizer will be made at the contract
unit price per pound. Payment for agricultural lime will be made at the contract unit price per ton. The contract unit prices for fertilizer and agricultural lime will include all labor, materials, equipment, and incidentals necessary to complete the work. Payment will be made under: Item No. Pay Item Pay Unit 718-01 Fertilizer Pound 718-02 Agricultural Lime Ton seeding, topsoil placement, and slab sodding. Lime may be applied in conjunction with fertilizer. After lime application, disk the areas and harrow or roto -till to in corporate lime or lime -fertilizer into the top 3 inches to 6 inches of soil.
718.03.3 Hydro -seeding : If using hydro -seeding methods, fertilizer
and lime may be included in the seeding slurry. When specified by the manufacturer, water soluble, liquid fertilizer, or liquid lime will be allowed for hydro -seeding product applications. Hydro -seeding will be measured for payment under Section 739 .
718.04 Measurement.
718.04.1 Fertilizer : Fertilizer will be measured by the pound. The
estimated quantity shown on the plans is based on Type 8-8-8 fertilizer. If other types of fertilizer are used, th e measured quantities will be multiplied by the factors of Table 718-2 to determine pay quantities. Table 718 -2 Fertilizer Factors Type Factor 12-12-12 1.5 13-13-13 1.625 16-16-16 2.0 When using other balanced fertilizers, the factor will be determined by dividing the type of fertilizer by eight.
718.04.2 Agricultural Lime : Agricultural lime will be measured by
the ton.
718.05 PAYMENT. Payment for fertilizer will be made at the contract
unit price per pound. Payment for agricultural lime will be made at the contract unit price per ton. The contract unit prices for fertilizer and agricultural lime will include all labor, materials, equipment, and incidentals necessary to complete the work. Payment will be made under: Item No. Pay Item Pay Unit 718-01 Fertilizer Pound 718-02 Agricultural Lime Ton seeding, topsoil placement, and slab sodding. Lime may be applied in conjunction with fertilizer. After lime application, disk the areas and harrow or roto -till to in corporate lime or lime -fertilizer into the top 3 inches to 6 inches of soil.
718.03.3 Hydro -seeding : If using hydro -seeding methods, fertilizer
and lime may be included in the seeding slurry. When specified by the manufacturer, water soluble, liquid fertilizer, or liquid lime will be allowed for hydro -seeding product applications. Hydro -seeding will be measured for payment under Section 739 .
718.04 Measurement.
718.04.1 Fertilizer : Fertilizer will be measured by the pound. The
estimated quantity shown on the plans is based on Type 8-8-8 fertilizer. If other types of fertilizer are used, th e measured quantities will be multiplied by the factors of Table 718-2 to determine pay quantities. Table 718 -2 Fertilizer Factors Type Factor 12-12-12 1.5 13-13-13 1.625 16-16-16 2.0 When using other balanced fertilizers, the factor will be determined by dividing the type of fertilizer by eight.
718.04.2 Agricultural Lime : Agricultural lime will be measured by
the ton.
718.05 PAYMENT. Payment for fertilizer will be made at the contract
unit price per pound. Payment for agricultural lime will be made at the contract unit price per ton. The contract unit prices for fertilizer and agricultural lime will include all labor, materials, equipment, and incidentals necessary to complete the work. Payment will be made under: Item No. Pay Item Pay Unit 718-01 Fertilizer Pound 718-02 Agricultural Lime Ton seeding, topsoil placement, and slab sodding. Lime may be applied in conjunction with fertilizer. After lime application, disk the areas and harrow or roto -till to in corporate lime or lime -fertilizer into the top 3 inches to 6 inches of soil.
718.03.3 Hydro -seeding : If using hydro -seeding methods, fertilizer
and lime may be included in the seeding slurry. When specified by the manufacturer, water soluble, liquid fertilizer, or liquid lime will be allowed for hydro -seeding product applications. Hydro -seeding will be measured for payment under Section 739 .
718.04 Measurement.
718.04.1 Fertilizer : Fertilizer will be measured by the pound. The
estimated quantity shown on the plans is based on Type 8-8-8 fertilizer. If other types of fertilizer are used, th e measured quantities will be multiplied by the factors of Table 718-2 to determine pay quantities. Table 718 -2 Fertilizer Factors Type Factor 12-12-12 1.5 13-13-13 1.625 16-16-16 2.0 When using other balanced fertilizers, the factor will be determined by dividing the type of fertilizer by eight.
718.04.2 Agricultural Lime : Agricultural lime will be measured by
the ton.
718.05 PAYMENT. Payment for fertilizer will be made at the contract
unit price per pound. Payment for agricultural lime will be made at the contract unit price per ton. The contract unit prices for fertilizer and agricultural lime will include all labor, materials, equipment, and incidentals necessary to complete the work. Payment will be made under: Item No. Pay Item Pay Unit 718-01 Fertilizer Pound 718-02 Agricultural Lime Ton Section 719 Landscaping
719.01 DESCRIPTION. Furnish and plant various plant materials in
accordance with the plans and the specifications.
719.02 LANDSCAPE CONTRACTOR REQUIREMENTS. Conduct
landscaping operations in accordance with Section 107 , the requirements of the Louisiana Horticulture Law and Regulations, and this section. The landscape contractor shall have in his possession, and maintain in good standing, a Landscape Horticulturalist license, a Landscape Irrigation Contractor license, and a Category 6 Pesticide Applicators license obtained through the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry. The landscape horticulturalist shall conduct his operations in accordance with Section 107 of the Louisiana Standard Specifications for Roads and Bridges , and the requirements of the Louisiana Horticulture Law and Regulations. If landscape maintenance, irrigation maintenance and/or herbicide/chemical application will be performed by the contractor’s sub- contractor, proof of insurance and required Louisiana licensin g procedures shall be followed.
719.03 MATERIALS. Materials for landscaping shall comply with the
following sections and subsections, and the following requirements: Mortar Sand 1003.08.1 Fertilizer 1004.01 Agricultural Lime 1004.02 Mycorrhizal Inoculant 1004.06 Water Management Gel 1005.05 Obtain water from any source. Do not use brackish, chemically contaminated, or oily water. Individual plant varieties, species, and size will be indicated on the plans.
719.03.1 Pine Bark for Bed Preparation and Backfilling :
Furnish pulverized and well -rotted ground pine bark for use in preparing backfill soil and the soil in bed areas.