Specifications include, but are not limited to: Lawns shall be maintained at spring/early summer height of 3 ½ inches removing no more than 1/3 of the leaf blade with each mowing. Operations shall commence as soon as turf conditions require mowing. Examine the site and remove rocks, limbs, or trash prior to each mowing. With the exception of fall leaf removal as stated below, grass clippings shall be mulched and left to remain evenly distributed in the turf without clumping. Turf areas shall be maintained at an increased height of ½ inch from July 1 through August 31. Turf areas shall be maintained at a height of 4” during periods of drought. Turf shall be mowed with sharp, well-maintained rotary equipment that will provide a clean cut of the grass blades without tearing. Care shall be taken to avoid damage to turf, including scalping, rutting, and chemical burns. Where feasible, alternate the direction of mowing with each site visit. The Vendor(s) shall have the option to utilize glyphosate to reduce trimming only in areas approved in advance by the KHP Landscape Manager or designated representative. Turf shall not be mowed when excessively wet to cause poor distribution of grass clippings or compaction of soil. String trimmers shall be kept a minimum of 6 inches away from all woody plant material. Bark damage by string-trimmers shall be the responsibility of the Vendor. KHP shall be reimbursed for the value of trees killed or irreparably damaged by trimmers or mowers. Turf at the base of wood plank fences shall be kept neatly trimmed no taller than the surrounding turf. Vines and other vegetation shall not be permitted to grown on the fence. Turf within 12 feet of stream bed edges shall be maintained at a height of 6 to 18 inches and may be occasionally cut with a string-trimmer.