Specifications include, but are not limited to: 3.1 Tree Trimming, Bush Pruning, and Flower Beds 3.1.1 Needs to occur for the entire facility once per year in the spring or additionally at the request of the facility. This includes pruning of trees with a focus on dead, excessive or low-lying tree limbs and saplings growing from the roots and trimming of bushes with the Contractor disposing of all debris. 3.1.2 Spring maintenance or maintenance at the request of the facility includes: heading of any shrubs, plants, and the spring cut back for ornamental grasses. All trash, debris, and weeds (pulled from the root) will be removed from flower beds. Beds will be kept tidy and neat. Contractor must dispose of debris off-site. 3.2 Fertilizer Application and Herbicide Application 3.2.1 In the spring the Contractor will apply a fertilizer and pre-emergent mix to all mowed areas at the appropriate time. 3.2.2 In the fall the Contractor will apply a fertilizer and post-emergent mix to all mowed areas at the appropriate time. 3.3 Lawn Core Aeration Performed by Contractor once at the appropriate time in spring to all mowed areas.
