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2. Soils shall be tested for horticultural purposes and the test results shall be submitted to the CONSULTANT accompanied by a recommendation from the testing agency regarding the suitability of the samples and appropriate soil amendments required to correct any detrimental or deficient soil conditions. Testing shall include, but not be limited to, those tests required to determine soil pH and the identification and quantity of soluble salts or other common pollutants that may be in the sample. If the pH of the samples representing the rough grade soil is determined to be in excess of 6.5, the entire planting area of the site shall be treated with an application of super -fine wetable sulfur. This amendment shall be applied at a rate of 8 pounds per 1,000 square feet for each whole point of pH in excess of 6.0. The material shall be thoroughly worked into the top 6 inches of the rough grade soil. The soil surface shall then be made smooth and the area completely watered to the full depth of the soil amendment. 3.02 SCHEDULE OF WORK A. Stake the proposed location of trees to be planted. The CONSULTANT reserves the right to adjust the location of plant material. B. Excavate planting pits and beds, and prepare fine subgrade. C. Provide plants, fertilizer, planting soil and incidental materials required herein. D. Place plants, backfill and guy or brace plants as required. E. Complete fine grading and incidental Work specified herein. F. Maintain and protect planting, including incidental materials, until end of maintenance period. G. Bracing of palms shall remain in place and its removal shall be the responsibility of the CITY. 3.03 FINISH SUBGRADE A. Upon acceptance of the rough grading, establish fine subgrade with smooth and even finish. Remove all rocks more than one inch diameter, sticks, debris and vegetation to a depth of six inches. Final subgrade shall be established as herein specified. Depths are relative to the elevation of the top of curb. 3.04 SHIPMENT AND DELIVERY A. Notify the CONSULTANT a minimum of 2 (two) working days in advance of when plant material is to be delivered. B. Plant material shall be protected from weather, adequately packed to prevent breakage and drying out during transit. The use of anti - transparent, in compliance with the manufacturer's specification, is encouraged. C. Plants shall not be planted on job until they have been inspected at receiving site and accepted by CONSULTANT. 02900 -6