Maintenance of plants – pruning, trimming, fertilizing, weed removal, litter and debris removal, dead plant removal. Remove litter, weeds and all debris at curbs, sidewalks, and bumpout and median planter islands. Inspect and replace dead/diseased plant material; test soil if necessary for health issues. Street trees – pruning, trimming, maintaining clearance of Right of Way (ROW), stakes & ties. Remove dead branches, those overhanging in ROW, and/or to correct branching structure. ROW clearance is 14’ for branches overhanging beyond the curb line over asphalt sections of streets and 8’ for branches overhanging the sidewalks, bicycle paths, and pedestrian areas. All pruning must be done according to International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) standards under the oversight of a Certified Arborist. Stake and support trees and replace stakes that have broken or are damaged. Do not place stakes closer than 8” from the tree trunk. Places stakes and ties so no chafing of bark occurs; check and re-tie to prevent girdling. Remove stakes if support is no longer needed. Tree wells – weed & debris removal; inspect and adjust grates & guards for growth; notify the County of any damaged grates that create a hazard. Shrubs and Groundcovers – keep pruned, trimmed, edged, and free of weeds, trash & debris.
