QCS 2014 Section 28: Landscaping Page 8

Part 01: Landscape Planting

(e) Do not permit the root ball to become dry.
(f) Use only sharp tools in cutting and trimming.
(g) A bed of 150mm of moist organic soil shall be placed on the floor of the truck. The
palms shall be hoisted by means of nylon or canvas slings and placed horizontally on
the bed of the truck. They shall be laid carefully in an alternating fashion. Moist burlap
shall be placed over the roots to keep them moist.
(h) The entire load shall be covered snugly with two layers of tarpaulin.
(i) The palms shall be secured in such a manner so as to prevent wind from lifting the
tarpaulin and drying the palms.
(j) The palms shall be unloaded using nylon or canvas slings.

1.2.2 Storage

1 Plants shall be installed as soon as possible after delivery to the Site. Plant material shall be
protected from exposure to wind and direct sunlight prior to installation. Plants not installed
on the day of arrival shall be stored in shaded areas, protected from the wind and maintained
and watered to good horticultural standards until planted. Care shall be taken to ensure that
the plants do not dry out. No plant shall be stored on site for more than 3 days prior to
planting.

2 Root balled and container grown trees and plants shall be placed close together with root
balls covered with approved soil, peat or straw and kept medium moist until planted.

3 Bare rooted trees and shrubs shall be heeled into prepared trenches and covered with
agricultural soil or peat and kept medium moist until planted.

4 Seed and fertilizers shall be kept in dry storage away from contaminants in areas as
designated or approved by the Engineer. All seed containers shall show clearly the
germination and the purity percentages.

5 Soil, compost and other organic materials, fertilisers and other mineral amendments shall be
delivered to the Site and stored separately in approved locations and in a manner to avoid
contamination and wetting until soil mixing operations commence.

6 Fertilisers, antidessicants, pesticides and other chemicals shall be delivered to the Site in the
manufacturer’s unopened containers, each fully labelled, conforming to applicable
regulations and bearing the trade name and warranty of the producer. All products if stored
by the Contractor on-site shall remain his responsibility.

1.2.3 Handling

1 Care shall be taken to avoid injury to the plants. Plant material shall not be dropped from
vehicles. Balled and burlapped plants shall be handled carefully to avoid cracking or
breaking the earth ball or damaging any other part of the plant. Container grown plants shall
be handled by the container. Plants shall not be handled by the trunk or stem with the
exception of large trees and Date Palms to be lifted by crane using purpose made sling and
harness..

2 Chemicals shall be stored in a manner to avoid cross contamination. No measuring, mixing

or work of any kind shall be permitted within storage area.