808.3(g) 808.4(d) planting season if directed, or if agreed upon in writing, the unacceptable material will be deleted from the contract. Only living, healthy plants are ac cepted at the time of final inspection.
9 .b Transplanted Material. Replace any dead or unhealthy transplanted material with approved nursery grown plants of the same species and general size before final acceptance of the project. If directed, make replacements at the beginning of the next planting season.
specified in Section 805.3(c). Use c oarse aggregate mulch for all individual plant pits to be located in non- maintained, unmowed areas. In maintained, mowed areas, use shredded bark, tanbark, wood chips, or approved compost mulch for the individual plant pits.
1 1. Herbaceous Plants.
1 1.a Peat Pots and Plugs. Loosen soil to a depth of 6 inches. Wet peat pot surfaces and root masses to saturation before planting. Plant pot or plug approximately 3 inches deep, in wet soil, leaving the growing stems above the surrounding soil. Firm soil by hand around each plant. Water thoroughly.
1 1.b Tubers, Bulbs, and Rhizomes (Roots). Loosen soil around each planting site to a depth of at least 4 inches. Push roots 1 inch to 2 inches into the soil and firm soil around each root. When planting under standing water, add sufficient weight, such as #8 penny nails held with rubber bands, or place several roots into a loose knit, biodegradable, mesh bag along with several small stones to submerge roots to bottom of planting site.
1 1.c Fertilization. Side dress each plant with 1 ounce of 19- 6-12 controlled release fertilizer at the time of planting. Apply fertilizer in furrow around each plant and cover with at least 1 inch of soil. Do not fertilize when planting under standing water.
1 1.d Starter Plants. Keep roots of plant moist during the planting operation. Loosen soil at planting site to a depth of at least 4 inches. Make a vertical hole in the soil deep enough to accommodate the root depth. Insert roots in a vertical position with the root collar at t he proper soil depth. Firmly tamp soil to close the hole and expel air pockets. Water thoroughly.
808.4MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT —
The Department will not pay for plants deleted from the contract by the Representative.