Bahia Turf Areas: Mowing: Mowing height for Bahia turf shall be a uniform cut at three (3) inches and shall not be permitted to grow to more than four (4) inches. Turf shall be mowed once per (1) week from March 1 through October 31 and once every two (2) weeks from November 1 through February 28. Edging, Trimming, and Fence Lines: Edging shall be performed at each mowing cycle around all paved areas, including, but not limited to, hardscapes such as around buildings, curbs, sidewalks, parking lots, driveways, and streets to include asphalt, concrete, loose material roads, and etc., as well as around plant beds, trees, valve and utility boxes using a wheeled or stick edger. Care shall be taken to ensure that edger’s do not damage any irrigation systems. Trimming shall be performed at every service around plants and trees shall be by appropriate mechanical means and/or by hand weeding. Care shall be taken to ensure that string trimmers or other mechanical means do not injure or damage plants, shrubs, trees, or irrigation systems. Maintain a clear turf path around the perimeter of the Orange County property line, easements, and designated wetlands, to include a clear ten (10) foot path between buildings, tree lines, wooded areas, vacant lots, and fence lines to maintain accessibility. Trimming around plants and trees shall be by appropriate chemical application. No more than three (6) inches from the base of growth. All fence lines shall be kept free of plant growth on both sides of fencing by trimming (weed eating), edging, and/or herbicides may be used in this instance with a maximum three (3) inch kill radius off posts. The Contractor shall not spray under horizontal split rail fencing only the posts may be sprayed. The Performance Administrator has the right request either method or both to be used that best fits the sites maintenance program.
