Spring Clean Up's 101
During spring cleanups should we cut all liriopes completely back to the ground?
Yes
What company marks the public utilities before we dig in DE?
Miss Utility
How deep are footings in PA?
36"
What do you use to secure the wire into the ground?
Sod staples
what do you need to get loaded at DHS?
A ticket from office
During spring cleanups should we cut all sedge grasses (Carex) completely back to the ground?
No, winter burned leaves only
Who do you call when you or someone on your team gets injured on the job site?
Jess
What's the ratio for (sand) to (type s) in batch of standard cement?
3 sand 1 part cement
What is the max number of fixtures per wire run?
10-15
What do you put around trailers and machines while parked on job sites?
caution tape and or cones
Are spring cleanups a good time to divide perennials like hosta, astilbe, and day lillys and replant them elsewhere in a bed?
Yes
What do you do if you hit a low voltage lighting wire? (2 part answer)
Call Erica for repair and take picture of the location
How many square feet does 1 yard of concrete cover at 4" thick?
80 square feet
What are the wattages of the transformers that we use?
150 and 300
Who do you call when you need materials?
Rich
If we get to a spring cleanup late and new leaves has started to grow from the base of the plant what should we do?
cut back old winter-damaged leaves as close to the ground as practical
Do not cut new leaves
How many square feet does a yard of concrete cover at 6" thick?
60 square feet
What are the 4 types of lights that we install?
Up lights
down lights
path lights
under cap lights
Who is responsible for sending out the presite email?
the foreman
If we see winter burned leaves on shrubs during a spring cleanup how should they be pruned?
Prune stems off a short distance below or behind the stem with burned leaves
How far do you stay away from machines for cave-in protection?
2'
How many lineal feet does 1 yard of concrete go if the concrete footer is 24" W X 12" D ?
13 feet
What kind of wire nut do you use with low voltage lighting
Waterproof or gel proof
What should you always bring to a presite ? (4 part answer)
Production tickets
design
yellow signs
job site signs