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9/2/2020 <br /> <br />32 92 00 TURF AND GRASSES Page 8 of 11 <br />c. Legally dispose of waste material, including grass, vegetation, and turf, off Owner's <br />property. <br />d. Reduce elevation of planting soil to allow for soil thickness of sod. <br />2. Apply amendments directly to final grade before loosening. Mix to a total depth of 4”. <br />3. Thoroughly blend planting soil with organic amendments off-site before spreading <br />4. Apply lime and fertilizers on surface, and thoroughly blend planting soil. <br />C. Finish Grading: Grade planting areas to a smooth, uniform surface plane with loose, uniformly <br />fine texture. Grade to within plus or minus 1/2 inch of finish elevation. Roll and rake, remove <br />ridges, and fill depressions to meet finish grades. Limit finish grading to areas that can be planted <br />in the immediate future. <br />D. Moisten prepared area before planting if soil is dry. Water thoroughly and allow surface to dry <br />before planting. Do not create muddy soil. <br />E. Before planting, obtain Architect's acceptance of finish grading; restore planting areas if eroded <br />or otherwise disturbed after finish grading. <br />3.4 SEEDING <br />A. Sow seed with spreader or seeding machine. Do not broadcast or drop seed when wind velocity <br />exceeds 5 mph. Evenly distribute seed by sowing equal quantities in two directions at right angles <br />to each other. <br />1. Do not use wet seed or seed that is moldy or otherwise damaged. <br />2. Do not seed against existing trees. Limit extent of seed to outside edge of planting saucer. <br />B. Planting rate: See Contract Drawings <br />C. Rake seed lightly into top 1/8 inch of soil, roll lightly, and water with fine spray. <br />D. Protect seeded areas with erosion-control mats where shown on Drawings; install and anchor <br />according to manufacturer's written instructions. <br />E. Protect seeded areas with slopes not exceeding 1:6 by spreading straw mulch. Spread uniformly <br />at a rate to form a continuous blanket 1 inch in loose thickness over seeded areas. Spread by hand, <br />blower, or other suitable equipment. <br />1. Bond straw mulch by spraying with non-asphalt emulsion at a rate to resist wind and <br />erosion. Take precautions to prevent damage or staining of structures or other plantings <br />adjacent to mulched areas. Immediately clean damaged or stained areas. <br />F. Protect seeded areas from hot, dry weather or drying winds by applying compost mulch within 4 <br />hours after completing seeding operations. Soak areas, scatter mulch uniformly to a thickness of <br />3/16 inch, and roll surface smooth. <br />3.5 SODDING <br />A. Lay sod within 24 hours of harvesting. Do not lay sod if dormant or if ground is frozen or muddy. <br />DocuSign Envelope ID: 7D9ACD4F-8F6C-42B6-9ADB-C60032DB6D03