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<br />B. Discrepancies: <br /> <br />1. In event of discrepancy, immediately notify CONSULTANT. <br /> <br />2. Do not proceed with installation of materials or plants in areas of discrepancy until all such <br />discrepancies have been fully resolved to the satisfaction of the CONSULTANT. <br /> <br />C. Soil Testing and Amendment <br /> <br />1. Obtain and have tested, at a private testing laboratory, a minimum of four samples of soil to <br />be taken from those areas to be planted. Samples shall be representative of the sensitive <br />general conditions prevailing in those areas within which planting and sodding shall be <br />performed. Also, obtain and have tested one representative, mixed sample each of the <br />planting soil and soil blanket materials intended for use on this project. <br /> <br />2. Soils shall be tested for horticultural purposes and the test results shall be submitted to the <br />CONSULTANT accompanied by a recommendation from the testing agency regarding the <br />suitability of the samples and appropriate soil amendments required to correct any detrimental <br />or deficient soil conditions. <br /> <br />3. Testing shall include, but not be limited to, those tests required to determine soil pH and the <br />identification and quantity of soluble salts or other common pollutants that may be in the <br />sample. <br /> <br />4. If the pH of the samples representing the rough grade soil is determined to be in excess of 6.5, <br />the entire planting area of the site shall be treated with an application of super-fine wetable <br />sulfur. This amendment shall be applied at a rate of 8 pounds per 1,000 square feet for each <br />whole point of pH in excess of 6. O. The material shall be thoroughly worked into the top 6 <br />inches of the rough grade soil. The soil surface shall then be made smooth and the area <br />completely watered to the full depth of the soil amendment. <br /> <br />3.02 SCHEDULE OF WORK <br /> <br />A Stake the proposed location of trees to be planted. The CONSULTANT reserves the right to adjust <br />the location of plant material. <br /> <br />B. Excavate planting pits and beds, and prepare fine subgrade. <br /> <br />C. Provide plants, fertilizer, planting soil and incidental materials required herein. <br /> <br />D. Place plants. backfill and guy or brace plants as required. <br /> <br />E. Complete fine grading and incidental Work specified herein. <br /> <br />F. Maintain and protect planting, including incidental materials, until end of maintenance period. <br /> <br />G. Bracing of palms shall remain in place and its removal shall be the responsibility of the CITY. <br /> <br />3.03 FlNISH SUBGRADE <br /> <br />A Upon acceptance of the rough grading, establish fine subgrade with smooth and even finish. Remove <br />all rocks more than one inch diameter, sticks, debris and vegetation to a depth of six inches. Final <br /> <br />02900-6 <br />