1.1. General Use Standard 1.1.1. All turf areas will support their designed uses 1.1.2. Turf will be healthy with an even and uniform surface, color, and soil moisture that benefits the plant without disrupting the user’s experience. Turf will not exhibit bare spots. Turf will be pest-free. Shall be maintained in accordance with Turf Maintenance Section, Irrigation and Disease and Pest Control Section standards. 1.2. Turf Maintenance 1.2.1. Mowing 1.2.1.1. Maintained Turf Height 2.5-3 inches 1.2.2. Edging - Complete site edging of trees, curbs, sidewalks, beds, buildings, sprinklers, valve boxes, meter boxes, etc., shall be performed to ensure that the site looks groomed and neat at all times. 1.2.3. Aeration - As needed to maintain standard. Minimum of two times per year. 1.2.4. Weeds - Turf will be weed free. (Excluding Group 2 Park Mowing) 1.2.5. Reseeding or Sod Replacement - Reseeding or sod replacement shall be done on an as needed basis to meet standards. 1.2.6. Fertilizer 1.2.6.1. Fertilizer shall be applied to turf four (4) times per year. Additional applications may be required to maintain standard based on soil conditions. 1.2.6.2. Fertilizer analysis will be determined based on plant needs. 2. Irrigation 2.1. General 2.1.1. Irrigation systems shall be checked as needed at each site to meet standards and conform to the City's conservation efforts and all applicable ordinances, regulations, and laws. All systems will comply with State and local laws regarding prevention and protection of the public water system. All controllers that are on the central system shall be used to their fullest programming capability. 2.1.2. lrrigation preventative maintenance system checks shall be done as needed; all zones will be checked for operation, and repairs will be made immediately. General inspections of turf and plant materials shall be done routinely for sign of stress or damage. Contractors must provide the City with a monthly irrigation schedule for all controllers including verification that the controllers are on the central irrigation system. Repairs must be initiated within twenty-four (24) hours of discovery. 2.1.3. Water Usage & Scheduling 2.1.3.1. lrrigation systems will deliver optimum water to each plant type at the lowest cost with maximum resource conservation. 2.1.3.2. Water will be delivered primarily during non-use hours and not between 8:00 am and 8:00 pm. 2.1.3.3. Each station shall be adjusted to meet the needs of the specific area unless authorized by the City, as well as adjusted due to weather conditions. 2.1.3.4. Supplemental day-time watering shall be performed as needed to maintain standard 3. Disease and Pest Control 3.1. Turf, trees and landscaping shall be disease and pest free. Any signs of stress or damage to trees, turf or planting materials and/or safety concern shall be addressed using an Integrated Pest Management Approach. Contractor’s work shall be in compliance with the City’s Integrated Pest Management Program. (Exhibit I) 4. Shrubs, Ground Cover Areas 4.1. General Standard 4.1.1. Fertilization, irrigation and cultivation (when applicable) shall be adjusted to serve the requirements of the plant species. 4.1.2. Shall be maintained in healthy, attractive condition that lends variety and interest to the landscape. 4.1.3. Bark mulch shall be placed around and between plants and maintained on an as needed basis. 4.1.4. Removal and Replacement - All failed or damaged plant materials shall be removed and replaced, after City inspection, within thirty (30) days of notice. Replacement plant material shall be the same size and species as the damaged or failed plants, if possible. The City shall approve replacement of plant materials not meeting these specifications. 4.1.5. Litter and Debris Removal - All areas shall be maintained free of trash and debris. 4.1.6. Weed Control - Plant beds shall be free of weeds. Beds shall be weeded as needed to meet standard. 4.1.7. Trimming All shrubs shall be pruned as needed to meet the intent of the landscape design and have a neat appearance. Ground covers shall be edged as needed to keep plant growth from extending beyond curbs, onto sidewalks, buildings, and turf areas. Ground cover in medians shall not be allowed to extend beyond the curb or sidewalk. Pruning shall occur three (3) times per year or as plant material growth dictates to meet standard. 4.1.8. All hedge and shrub heights along fences and walls will be maintained at the height of the fence line or at an approved height. 5. Rose and Flower Beds 5.1. Shall be maintained in accordance with the standards listed in Shrubs, Ground Cover, and Mulch Areas. 5.2. Flowering plants shall be dead headed and trimmed on an ongoing basis so that wilted blossoms and other defects do not detract from the decorative nature of the plantings 5.3. lrrigation timers shall be coordinated with scheduled use, and maintained in compliance with lrrigation standards.
