Is it really necessary for the contractor to turn over copies of itemized receipts for fertilizer and soil amendment purchases?
A. It is our experience that contractors almost universally short their clients on fertilizer and soil amendment quantities. It is very difficult to monitor application of these items. The only other ways we have found effective are to stand around all morning watching the contractor apply the products and counting how many bags or boxes he uses. If you like the scientific method, you could perform before and after soil nutrient tests! Requiring itemized receipts, while not perfect, is the easiest way we’ve found to encourage compliance.
