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b. For Shrubs and Groundcovers: (1) Depth: ' (a) 2- and 3- gallon plant material shall receive a minimum of 2" of planting soil mixture beneath the root ball. (b) Plant materials sized 1 gallon or less, or materials ' planted 24 inches O.C. or less shall receive a full 12 inches of amended planting soil mix tilled to a minimum depth of 12 inches. ' NOTE: All annuals beds shall receive a full 6 inches of amended planting soil mix tilled to a minimum depth of ' 6 inches. (c) For plants not requiring soil mix the entire bed shall be tilled by mechanical means to a depth of 12 inches. (2) Width or Diameter: (a) All 2- or 3- gallon material shall be placed within a minimum 13 -1/2 inch planting hole, and backflled with the specified planting soil mix. (b) All plant material sized 1 gallon or less, or material planted 24 inches O.C. or less shall receive complete ' bed amending. That is excavation of existing soil to a minimum of 12 inches (Note: 6 inches for all annual beds) below finished soil elevation, backfilling with a minimum 3 inches of planting soil mix, and then tilling with all required ' amendments to a depth of not less than 12 inches. (Note: 6 inches for all annual beds. All areas to be ' amended in such a manner shall be highlighted on contractor's record drawings. Bring all beds and pits to smooth, even ' surface conforming to established grades after full settlement has occurred. NOTE: Amending of and quantities of planting soil mixes as outlined above contingent with existing soil conditions. ' B. Planting Beds: t1. Planting beds to a depth of 12 inch topsoil mixture. 2. Bring beds to smooth, even surface conforming to established grades after full tsettlement has occurred. 3. Use specified planting soil to form watering berms around the plants. 1 11/04 02490 -8 04 -4801