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DocuSign Envelope ID: E39A7F34-1956-4F98-91AB-121A6B293FOE <br /> Provisions for soils test during and/or after initial grading is complete shall <br /> be i ncl uded on the approved pl an, i n the approved constructi on sequence,and <br /> on the bi d i tern I i st uti I i ed for the pro ect. If you did not obtain a soil test: <br /> Follow these recommendations for all grasses except centipedegrass. <br /> . ppl y pounds of ground I i mestone per , sq.ft. <br /> 2.Apply a starter type fertilizer(one that is high in phosphorus)based on the <br /> type of grass and pl anti ng method. erti I i er bags have a three number system <br /> indicating the primary nutrients, such as 8-8-8 or 5-10-10. These numbers <br /> denote the P rati o the percentage of each nutri ent i n a ferti I i er. The <br /> percentages are al ways noted i n the fol I owi ng order: <br /> itrogen for green color and growth. <br /> P O Phosphorus for good establ i shment and rooti ng. <br /> O Potassium to enhance pest and environmental stress tolerance. <br /> Some common examples of starter type fertilizers required for a 1,000 sq. <br /> ft. area include 40 pounds of 5-10-10, 20 pounds of 10-20-20, or 16 pounds <br /> of 18-24-6. For sandy soils, typical to coastal plain and sandhills of North <br /> arol i na,ferti I i er rates shoul d be i ncreased by percent. <br /> here avai I abl e, it is recommended that the design professional specify <br /> organic compounds that meet the ferti I i ati on requirements, p and other <br /> element requirements. nitial studies have indicated that these compounds <br /> have a more positive effect on the environment than some of the synthetic <br /> compounds used to manufacture inorganic fertili ers. These materials are <br /> readi I y avai I abl e i n the commerci al trade as wel I as found i n recycl ed yard <br /> waste debri s, sewerage sl udge, I i me stabi I i ed sl udge and ani mat manures. <br /> Materials proposed for use must be industry certified and/or privately tested <br /> and certified to be acceptable for proposed areas of use and application prior <br /> to approval. <br /> MULCHES AND TACKING AGENTS <br /> ul ches and tac i ng agents may be requi red or necessary to protect a seedbed s <br /> disturbed surface until the seed can germinate and provide the required <br /> protection from erosion. el ecti on of the materi al s used i n thi s appl i cati on <br /> shoul d be based on thei r abi I i ty to hol d moi sture i n the soi 1, as wel I as protect <br /> exposed soil from rainfall, storm water runoff, and wind. The availability of <br /> the sel ected mated al and the means to apply it are cri ti cal factors to consi der <br /> when pl anni ng for the stabi I i ati on of any di sturbed area. The mul ch must <br /> cover a minimum of eighty(80)percent of the soil surface and must be secured <br /> by a tac i ng agent,cri mpi ng,or protecti ve bi odegradabl a netti ng. etti ng that <br /> incorporates plastic mesh and/or plastic twine should not be used in wetlands, <br /> riparian buffers or floodplains due to the potential of small animal mortality. <br /> See Section 6.14 for detailed specifications and product applications. <br /> SOIL BLANKETS <br /> of I bl an ets can be an acceptabl a and effecti ve method of temporary sedi ment <br /> and erosion control in lieu of nurse crops. See Section 6.17 of the manual for <br /> descriptions of this product and how it can be used in con unction with this <br /> section. n absence of mulches and trac i ng agents other means of protection <br /> may be necessary and required. <br /> 6.11.6 Rev. t0 <br />