Specifications include, but are not limited to: 1. Lawns a. Mowing – Lawns shall be mowed weekly during the period of May through September. Lawns shall be mowed every other week October through April. b. Edging – Edging along sidewalks, roadways, fence lines, structures, and curbs shall coincide with the mowing schedule for this area. 2. Ground Cover and Shrubs a. Weed Control – Weeds shall be controlled in ground cover beds on a monthly basis during the first week of every month. Herbicides will be used in a pre and post emergent weed control program to maintain areas in a weed free condition. b. Pruning and Edging – Ground covers and shrubs shall be kept within designated areas. Invasive ground covers and/or shrubs shall be kept trimmed away from all concrete structures. Ground covers should be prevented from growing on fences, invading shrubs, or climbing trees. Pruning and edging of ground cover and/or shrubs shall be every other week from April through September and monthly from October through March. 3. Miscellaneous a. Mulch replacement shall occur semi-annually during the months of October and April. b. Exotic control shall occur quarterly on a mutually agreed upon schedule. c. Debris cleanup shall coincide with the mowing schedule. d. A complete check and adjustment of the irrigation system will take place once per month. All clocks will be checked and set at this time. All additional work including breaks and raising irrigation heads will be done only with a written approval.