© Floyd Matcham (Dorset) Ltd 2019 NOTE: NDR planting THIS DRAWING HAS BEEN PRODUCED BY ELECTRONIC MEANS. SOFT LANDSCAPE WORKS SPECIFICATION SHOULD THE SCALE MEASUREMENTS BE TAKEN BY MEANS OTHER THAN ELECTRONIC (e.g. FROM A PRINTED COPY), THE FOLLOWING MUST BE TAKEN INTO CONSIDERATION NDR PREPARATION BEFORE SCALING IS UNDERTAKEN: planting SUBSOIL SURFACE PREPARATION Loosening: - Light and non-cohesive subsoils: When ground conditions are reasonably dry, loosen thoroughly to a depth of 300 mm. - Stiff clay and cohesive subsoils: When ground conditions are reasonably dry, 1. ENSURE THAT THE COPY HAS BEEN PRINTED/PLOTTED loosen thoroughly to a depth of 450 mm. ON THE STATED SHEET SIZE WITH THE PLOTTING SCALE SET TO A CORRECT RATIO IMPORTED TOPSOIL (TO BS 3882) Provide to fill planting beds Grade: To BS 3882, Multi Purpose Grade. Source: Submit 2. ENSURE THAT AN ADEQUATE ALLOWANCE (DEPENDANT proposals. Submit: Declaration of analysis including information detailing each of the relevant parameters given in BS 3882, ON THE STATED SCALE) IS MADE FOR THE INEVITABLE clause 6 and table 2. DISTORTIONS INTRODUCED BY PLOTTING/PRINTING AND COPYING PROCESSES SPREADING TOPSOIL Layers: - Depth (maximum): 150 mm. - Gently firm each layer before spreading the next. Depths after firming and settlement (minimum): 450 mm for shrub planting and 150mm for lawn Crumb structure: Do not compact topsoil. Preserve a friable texture of separate visible crumbs wherever possible. FINISHED LEVELS OF TOPSOIL AFTER SETTLEMENT Above adjoining paving or kerbs: 20 mm. Shrub areas: Higher than adjoining grass areas by 25 mm. Within root spread of existing trees: Unchanged. Adjoining soil areas: Marry in. Thickness of mulch: Included. NDR planting TIMES OF YEAR FOR PLANTING Deciduous trees and shrubs: Late October to late March. Conifers and evergreens: Native Hedge September/ October or April/ May. Herbaceous plants : September/ October or March/ April. Container grown plants: At 24 No. Acer campestre 25% any time if ground and weather conditions are favourable. Ensure that adequate watering and weed control is provided. 20 No.Cornus sanguinea 20% 1 No. Acer campestre 29 No.Crataegus monogyna 30% Soft Landscape Key 8 No.Ilex aquifolium 7.5% NDR CLIMATIC CONDITIONS General: Carry out the work while soil and weather conditions are suitable. Do not plant during 8 No.Ligustrum vulgare 7.5% planting periods of frost or strong winds. 10 No.Prunus spinosa10% Plant a double staggered row PLANTING SHRUBS AND FEATHERED TREES Existing trees retained 450mm apart @ 400mm ctrs STANDARD : The National Plant Specification Plant Stock: Materially undamaged, sturdy, healthy and vigorous of good shape and without elongated shoots. Hardiness: 1 No. Amelanchier lamarkii 'Robin Hill' Grown in a suitable environment and hardened off. Health: Free from pests, diseases, discoloration, weeds and physiological disorders. Root system and condition: Balanced with branch system. New tree planting 1 No. Amelanchier lamarkii 'Robin Hill' Plant species: true to name and native species to be of local provenance as defined in the National Plant Specification. 15 No. Cotoneaster franchetii Native Hedge PLANT HANDLING, STORAGE TRANSPORT AND PLANTING: 9 No.Lonicera nitida 'Baggesen's Gold' 37 No. Acer campestre 25% To CPSE 'Handling and establishing landscape plants' standard. Protect plants from frost and handle plants with care. 29 No. Cornus sanguinea 20% 10 No.Pachysandra terminalis 'Green Carpet' Protect from mechanical damage and do not subject to New tree planting in grass with 1m Dia 44 No. Crataegus monogyna 30% mulch circle 14 No. Skimmia confusa 'Kew Green' 11 No.Ilex aquifolium 7.5% shock, e.g. by dropping from a vehicle. Planting: Upright or well balanced with best side to front. 11 No. Choisya 'White Dazzler' 11 No.Ligustrum vulgare 7.5% 31 No.Rosmarinus off. 'Sissinghurst Blue' 15 No.Prunus spinosa10% PLANTING PITS FOR NATIVE HEDGE: Plant a double staggered row Excavate 1-2 days (maximum) before planting. Pits should be wide enough to accommodate roots when fully spread and 1.8m high Brick walls 18 No.Hebe cupressoides 450mm apart @ 400mm ctrs 75 mm deeper than root system. 1.2m high timber post & rail fence Pit bottom improvement - break up to a depth of 150 mm, incorporating 25 g of slow release fertilizer per planting pit with mesh to protect hedge 1 No. Amelanchier lamarkii 'Robin Hill' 16 No.Philadelphus microphyllus ORNAMENTAL SHRUBS/ HERBACEOUS PLANTS: CBF 1.8m high close boarded fence Existing NDR To planting plan layout and density/centres as shown. Excavate 2 days (maximum) before planting. Pits to be 150 mm wider hedge planting than roots when fully spread and 300 mm deep. Pit bottom improvement Break up to a depth of 150 mm, incorporating 25 g of approved slow release fertilizer per planting pit. Backfilling material: topsoil Hedges/shrub planting areas 1.2m high timber post & rail fence with mesh to protect existing hedge CONTAINER GROWN PLANTS/ TREES : 15 No. Abelia grandiflora Growing medium: With adequate nutrients for plants to thrive until permanently planted. Plants: Centred in containers, T O U T L E Y R O A D NDR firmed and well watered. Root growth: Substantially filling containers, but not root bound, and in a condition conducive to Front garden turf planting successful transplanting. Hardiness: Grown in the open for at least two months before being supplied. Containers: With 14 No.Pachysandra terminalis 'Green Carpet' holes adequate for drainage when placed on any substrate commonly 10 No.Choisya 'Aztec Pearl' Rear garden turf AFTER PLANTING: Watering immediately after planting, thoroughly and without damaging or displacing plants or soil. Lightly firm soil around Hedge plants and fork and/ or rake soil, without damaging roots, to a fine tilth with gentle cambers and no hollows. 71 No. Viburnum opulus 'Compactum' 1 No. Acer campestre Plant a double staggered row TURFING: 450mm apart @ 400mm ctrs Recommendations for Turf for General Purposes'.Subgrade crossripped min. Hedge to be maintained at 300mm deep at 300mm/cs. Remove stones and debris exceeding 50mm diameter. 11 No. Skimmia confusa 'Kew Green' 600mm above ground level Cultivate existing topsoil. Additional top soil to be supplied and spread to make up level and to create even falls. Top soil to be cultivated to form a fine tilth prior to the laying of turf. CBF 8 No.Lonicera nitida 'Baggesen's Gold' Supply and lay selected turf. Turf should be laid in autumn or early winter when the weather is open.Turf should not be laid in very hot, waterlogged, frosted, cold or drying wind conditions.If summer turfing has to take place the turfs should be saturated on delivery 16 No.Cotoneaster franchetii and kept lightly watered during the day until temperatures fall. In the winter turf should be unrolled and laid out to prevent yellowing if it cannot be laid immediately. Turf to be supplied in rolls, 21 No. Abelia grandiflora low height carpeting plant not dried out or yellowed. Turf will be laid on the day of delivery. Turf rolls are to be undamaged 9 No. Sarcococca confusa 116 No.Geranium macro. 'Ingwersen's Variety' Hedge without holes or torn or ripped edges. Turf grown on any nylon matting will not be accepted. 20 No. Choisya 'White Dazzler' 57 No. Viburnum opulus 'Compactum' Turf will be weed free and of a uniform size and thickness. Turf must be laid from suitably sized 1 No. Amelanchier lamarkii 'Robin Hill' 1 No. Acer campestre Plant a double staggered row running boards. Walking over or standing on the turfs will not be allowed until fully established. 8 No.Lavandula angustifolia 'Hidcote' 450mm apart @ 400mm ctrs 11 No. Cistus corbariensis PROTECTION OF NATIVE HEDGE TRANSPLANTS: CBF Tubex shrub shelters colour green. Round Biopolymer and Oxo-bio polypropylene. 600m high x 144-200mm diameter supported by a single timber stake and two nylon ties. CBF NDR Ensure that protection methods do not impede natural movement of shrubs or 11 No.Berberis thunbergii 'Atropurpurea Nana' planting restrict growth. Use larger diameter shelters for shrub species including holly and yew. 14 No. Cotoneaster franchetii 1 No. Amelanchier lamarkii 'Robin Hill' SPECIMEN TREES: Hedge Tree pits 1500 x 1500 x 600mm in soft landscape. 24 No.Escallonia 'Apple Blossom' CBF 12 No.Hebe cupressoides Sides and base of pits cross ripped at 450mm/cs to open subgrade for rooting. Pits backfilled with loam topsoil ameliorated with 100 litres planting compost, 50 litres 56 No.Pachysandra terminalis 'Green Carpet' water retention granules and 900 gm slow-release fertiliser. Specimen 23 No. Cotoneaster franchetii All planting from boards to prevent puddling. 3 No.Mahonia media 'Charity' Trees support - SEE DETAIL 16 No. Skimmia confusa 'Kew Green' MULCHING TREE PITS: 6 No.Sarcococca confusa Form a 1m diameter bed around the base of each tree planted in grassland. Existing trees and hedges in adjoining garden 14 No. Skimmia confusa 'Kew Green' MULCHING SHRUB PLANTING BEDS: REV No Material: Medium grade bark mulch. - Purity: Free of pests, disease, fungus and weeds. Preparation: Clear all weeds. Water Planting Schedule soil thoroughly. Coverage: 75mm depth. Finished level of mulch: 30mm below adjacent grassed or paved areas. Rev A 04.07.19 Trees Amendments to align with latest Number Species Girth Height Specification Density Notes 39 No. Cotoneaster franchetii TREATMENT OF TREE WOUNDS: Existing Willow architects layout 3 - Acer campestre 16-18cm 4.0-4.5mRB Counted Cutting: Keep wounds as small as possible. 61 - Acer campestre 60-80cm 1+2 :Transplant 0.4Ctr Double Staggered at 0.45m offset Native Hedge 5 - Amelanchier lamarkii 'Robin Hill'16-18cm 4.0-4.5mRB Counted Cut cleanly back to sound wood using sharp, clean tools. 73 - Crataegus monogyna 60-80cm 1+2 :Transplant 0.4Ctr Double Staggered at 0.45m offset Native Hedge Leave branch collars. Do not cut flush with stem or trunk.