Specifications include, but are not limited to: a. Mowing/Turf Care i. Mowing of all grassed areas shall be no less than once every seven (7) days in the heavy growing season and shall be no less than biweekly, or as instructed by the City's Representative, during the dormant growing season. Growing seasons are dictated by the weather and therefore may change per the City's Representative, but otherwise shall be: 1. Heavy Growing Season - March 15 through October 15 2. Dormant Growing Season - October 16 through March 14 ii. Prior to mowing and trimming any turf and bed areas; paper, bottles, cans and all other debris (as well as misplaced dirt or sand) must be removed from areas immediately bordering site (ex: sidewalks and curb lines) and actual site locations. Areas are to look clean and neat and free of debris at all times. 1. At no time shall more than one-third (1/3) of the leaf surface be removed in one mowing in any turf area unless specifically authorized in writing by the City of Winter Springs. 2. Turf care activities shall be scheduled during the normal work week (M-F 7:30am to Dusk unless directed otherwise) as a general rule and to allow for access to water plant facilities. Should field conditions occur that require a modification to the normal service schedule, Contractor must give the City 24 hours’ notice and receive approval prior to a service schedule modification. 3. Specific Turf Care a. St. Augustine i. Shall be in accordance with the University of Florida Cooperative Extension Services Calendar for St. Augustine sod care, culture, and good horticultural practice as shown in Publication ENH 5. St. Augustine grassed areas will be mowed to a height of 4.5" inches on average, depending upon established grass needs, by finish mower or a groom mower. b. Bahia Grass i. Shall be in accordance with the University of Florida Cooperative Extension Services Calendar for Bahia Grass sod care, culture, and good horticultural practice as shown in Publication ENH 6. Bahia grassed areas will be mowed to a height of 3" inches on average, depending upon established grass needs, by finish mower or a groom mower. c. Cutting of Native Grasses i. Contractor is to cut Native Grasses to no more than 50% of their length. ii. Contractor is to cut native grasses in late winter to early spring; just prior to new shoot growth.
