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9/2/2020 <br /> <br />32 92 00 TURF AND GRASSES Page 6 of 11 <br />1. Depth of soil conditioner to mix in Planting Soil: 3/8”to 4”. <br />2. Weight of Slow-Release Fertilizer as per soil test <br />3. Weight of dolomitic limestone as per soil test. <br />2.7 SEED STABILIZATION <br />A. Grass and meadow seed blankets and coverings: <br />1. Products for lawn areas: Free of plastic or other non-biodegradable materials, seed free, , <br />available products that may be incorporated into the Work include, but are not limited to, <br />the following: <br />a. American Excelsior Company, Curlex NetFree <br />http://www.americanexcelsior.com/erosioncontrol/products/netfree.php <br />b. Granite Environmental, Coconut Blanket C4000BD (http://www.tdpltd.com/netlon- <br />products/netpave-50.html) <br />c. Tensar BioNet (http://www.nagreen.com/erosion-control-products/bionet- <br />ecbs.php) <br />2. Products for storm water management areas: Made from biodegradable jute matting, free <br />of plastic or other non-biodegradable materials, seed free. <br />2.8 MULCHES <br />A. General: The Contractor shall select the mulching products that best suit the grass seed selected. <br />Choose from the following mulches: <br />1. Straw Mulch: Provide air-dry, clean, mildew- and seed-free, salt hay or threshed straw of <br />wheat, rye, oats, or barley. <br />2. Fiber Mulch: Biodegradable, dyed-wood, cellulose-fiber mulch; nontoxic and free of plant- <br />growth or germination inhibitors; with a maximum moisture content of 15 percent and a <br />pH range of 4.5 to 6.5. <br />B. Nonasphaltic Tackifier: Colloidal tackifier recommended by fiber-mulch manufacturer for slurry <br />application; nontoxic and free of plant-growth or germination inhibitors. <br />2.9 PESTICIDES <br />A. General: Pesticide, registered and approved by EPA, acceptable to authorities having jurisdiction, <br />and of type recommended by manufacturer for each specific problem and as required for Project <br />conditions and application. Do not use restricted pesticides unless authorized in writing by <br />authorities having jurisdiction. <br />B. Pre-Emergent Herbicide (Selective and Non-Selective): Effective for controlling the germination <br />or growth of weeds within planted areas at the soil level directly below the mulch layer. <br />C. Post-Emergent Herbicide (Selective and Non-Selective): Effective for controlling weed growth <br />that has already germinated. <br />DocuSign Envelope ID: 7D9ACD4F-8F6C-42B6-9ADB-C60032DB6D03