1. Removal of weeds in all beds. Mechanical means is the preferred method, the vendor may use chemical means/herbicides** when needed. 2. Trimming of all hedges and flower beds as needed to maintain aesthetic quality and horticultural health required per species of plants on the property. 3. The landscape should be trimmed in a manner that keeps the sidewalks clear of vegetation for pedestrian travel. 4. The shrubs should be trimmed to maintain uniform size and shape among each landscape bed. Dead or broken limbs of shrubs should be removed from shrubs. 5. Trees within the landscape should be pruned so there are no visual impairments to vehicles attempting to pull onto the roadway. 6. Debris trimmed or fallen within the landscape bed should be removed from the landscape bed. 7. From time to time, the vendor will be requested to install landscape plants. This will be completed through a separate scope of work. 8. Grass shall never be blown into roadways or retention ponds. The Vendor shall ensure all grass cuttings are kept off the streets and sidewalks. 9. All curbing that borders the areas shall be edged. Sidewalks shall be edged. 10. In areas where there are cracks in the sidewalks or curbing with grass and weeds growing through, the vegetation shall be sprayed with an herbicide**. 11. After the vegetation is dead, it shall be removed with a weed-eater or similar string device.
