Specifications include, but are not limited to: (1). Mowing a. The Contractor shall mow lawn areas to an appropriate height based on season and on what is appropriate per horticultural standards for the turf variety. b. The Contractor shall not scalp the lawn or remove more than one-third (1/3) of the existing top growth in one (1) mowing. c. The Contractor shall edge the border of all lawn areas. (2). Ground Cover/Flowerbeds a. The Contractor shall maintain ground cover at a height of no more than one foot (1’),or as close to the soil surface as the particular ground cover species will allow. b. The Contractor shall remove leaf litter, dead vegetation, and debris from ground cover beds, either manually or by raking. c. The Contractor shall remove weeds in a manner so as to not injure ground cover or inhibit health and growth. d. The Contractor shall maintain soil in a loose, friable condition and shall replace topsoil to bring back to original grade if eroded.