PLANTING SPECIFICATIONS OF TREES/PALMS/SHRUBS/HEDGES/TURFS
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Turfing
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Only healthy and vigorous stock of Axonopus compressus shall be used for turfing
and reinstatement.
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All turf should be free from weeds, especially Mimosa pudica, Imperata cylindrica
(lallang) and Eleusine indica.
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In transporting the turf to site, the turf shall be cut square approximately 0.3m (L) x
0.3m (W), and 0.05m in thickness.
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Pieces of turf shall be laid abutting (close turfing) each other with no appreciable
spaces between adjoining pieces. On completion, the turfing should present a uniform and regular appearance.
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Turf should be planted on approved soil mix, minimally 0.1m deep.
Vigorous and Healthy Axonopus compressus with Deep Green Colouration
Urban Greenery Series RTN 05-2016 July. Author: Chin Siew Wai
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