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practice to mass vegetation closely together to suppress weed growth - a type of planting we call "dense initial". Dense initial plantings cost more for plant materials at the outset, but save money over time by lowering maintenance costs. Developing planting details and specifications is an essential part of the design process. Planting details demonstrate the correct installation method for contractors, and specifica- tions ensure that quality plant material is used and that the project is installed and main- tained in a way that will result in success.Too many contractors use standardized specifica- tions without attending to site-specific conditions, and the plantings degrade over time. Specific issues to watch for include: quality and depth of topsoil, the reliability of the plant- ing or seeding technique, and post-planting care. The main thing to keep in mind when developing a planting plan is to have fun! It's easy to get wrapped up in details, but if you follow the appropriate steps, you will succeed. 32