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A. Preparation Spread 2" topsoil mixture as specified in paragraph 2.01B, prior to laying of sod. B. St. Augustine Sodding Procedures Sodding shall be done as soon as practical following finish grading. Five lbs. of 4 -12 -12 commercial fertilizer, with all minor nutrients, shall be spread per 100 sq. ft. of finished subgrade and lightly raked in. Ground shall be leveled with the back of a rake and sod laid with joints closely butted so no voids are visible, keeping surface of sod flush with the adjoining seeded areas and or pavements. 2. After sod is in place it shall be top dressed with sufficient sharp, clean sand, free of weeds or weed seeds, to fill all voids remaining and thoroughly watered to wash the top dressing into the sodded surface. The completed sodded surface shall be true to finish grade indicated on the plans, even and firm at all points. Contractor shall keep new sod properly watered until final acceptance. 3. Protect sodded areas against trespassing and damage of any kind for the duration of maintenance period. 4. Sodded areas shall be planted a minimum of one month prior to final subgrade. 3.07 CONSTRUCTION REVIEW: A. In addition to other progress construction reviews, the CONTRACTOR shall schedule and facilitate the following subtrade related reviews, giving the CONSULTANT at least 48 hours before notice. 1. Review of proposed tree pit locations, as represented by staking. 2. Review, upon delivery, of plant materials at the site to verify species, vigor, size, condition, shape, quantity, in compliance with specifications and drawings. 3. Review of tree pit excavation and fine subgrade. 4. Review of all backfilling for palm and tree pits as well as the placement of the soil blanket. 5. Review of Work and materials after completion of planting. This review shall be scheduled sufficiently in advance and in cooperation with the CONSULTANT so that it may be conducted within 48 (forty- eight) hours after completion of planting. 6. Review after a 30 -day (thirty) period of maintenance, upon written request by the CONTRACTOR. Request shall be received at least five days before anticipated date of review. 7. Review for final acceptance. 3.08 MAINTENANCE A- General: The CONTRACTOR shall maintain all planting, starting at the time of planting and continuing until all planting is complete and accepted by the CONSULTANT. 101P •I111M