Soil Preparation. The soils in all areas to be landscaped shall be prepared prior to beginning plantings in accordance with the Department’s specifications. Developer shall perform a minimum of 20 soil tests scattered equally through the East End Crossing landscape areas, including native seed areas. All imported soil sources shall be tested prior to delivery on-site. Soil tests shall determine what amendments are necessary for the successful establishment of the plantings. Developer shall be responsible for submitting a memorandum with the resulting soil tests, a map showing sample locations, and the proposed approach to the amendment placement (including type and amounts) to IFA for approval before beginning soil preparation, planting, or seeding.
Soil Preparation. Annually, or as directed by the COR, food plots will be broken with a subsoiler or other implement to a depth of 12” to 18” prior to spring planting. Plow spacing will be on 2’ centers for the length and width of the plot.
Soil Preparation. Soil conditions may vary throughout the project. Individual soil testing is suggested for each lot to determine the exact nature of the soil and the desired level of amendment needed such as mulch, sand and fertilizer to optimize plant growth. Local nurseries may offer assistance in determining the proper quantity and type of soil amendment. A general guide for amendment of all turf area soils is a minimum of three (3) cubic yards per one thousand (1,000) square feet, and ten (10) pounds per one thousand (1,000) square feet of lawn area. These materials are to be tilled to a depth of six (6) to eight (8) inches into the soil. Acceptable organic matters include aged compost, wood humus from soft/non- toxic trees, sphagnum xxxx (excluding that from Colorado origin), or aged/treated manure’s. Topsoil is not considered an acceptable organic matter.
