Code of practice for general landscape operations (excluding hard surfaces)
Executive summary
Recommendations for general landscape operations.
Abstract
This British Standard code of practice gives recommendations for the following general landscape operations (excluding hard surfaces):
a) preliminary investigations;
b) drainage;
c) grading and cultivation;
d) seeding of grass areas;
e) turfing;
f) amenity tree planting;
g) woodland planting;
h) planting of shrubs, herbaceous plants and bulbs.
The recommendations of the code of practice take account of current techniques, equipment and materials; and are restricted to general landscape operations. Intensively used and specialized sports areas such as playing fields, bowling greens, cricket tables and golf greens are not covered.
History and related standards:
This British Standard is a revision of BS 4428:1969, which is withdrawn. It draws attention to BS 3998, BS 4043 and BS 5837.