Specifications include, but are not limited to: 1. Turf Maintenance: A.) Mowing – Prior to each mowing, all trash and debris shall be removed from turf, shrub/flower beds and paved areas. Service shall include mowing of all grass areas designated in Paragraph 8, trimming around all obstacles, mulching or bagging excessive grass clippings and removing all debris from sidewalks, curbs, and parking areas. B.) Power Edging – Edging of all sidewalks, curbs, slabs, and other paved areas shall be performed during each mowing with a steel blade edger. Edging with string trimmers or herbicides will not be allowed. Debris created from power edging will be removed and areas swept or blown clean. C.) Extreme caution shall be taken when mowing, trimming or edging around sculptures or sculpture bases or other areas where damage to buildings, equipment, or vehicles may occur. D.) Turf Maintenance (Mowing and Power Edging) shall be performed weekly from March through September (Twenty-Eight (28) site visits), and twice monthly from October through February (Twelve (12) site visits). 2. Shrub Bed Maintenance and Weed Control: A.) Shrub Bed Edging – All shrub beds shall be edged using a string trimmer. B.) Weed Control – All shrub beds shall be weeded as required. Pre-& PostEmergent applications shall be made as needed. All asphalt/concrete parking and drives and sidewalks around building shall be kept weed free. C.) Pruning – All shrubs and ground covers shall be pruned, when appropriate, to remove dead, diseased or damaged branches, to develop the natural form of the plant or to create and maintain the effect intended in the landscape.
