Specifications include, but are not limited to: Mowing of specified areas shall include the cutting and trimming of all weeds and grasses within each area. Mowing and maintenance, once started shall be a continuous operation per property, lot, or site; interrupted only by weather, holidays, or as directed. 3.01 A maximum cutting height of 2.5 inches is required. Bruising or rough cutting of grass is not permitted. Mowers shall be adjusted and operated so that grass is cut at a uniform height. 3.02 Litter shall be removed by the contractor prior to mowing. Litter shall include, but not be limited to, bottles, cans, paper, plastic, brush, tree limbs, etc., which are not intended to be part of the landscape. Shredding of litter should be avoided, but must be removed on the same day as moving if it occurs. 3.03 Clippings shall not be blown or allowed to fall onto streets or roadways. Excessive clippings must be removed from the site after each mowing and properly disposed of. 3.04 Trimming shall include, but is not limited to, cutting or removal or plant material adjacent to or under structures, trees, poles, signs, fences, etc. Contractor is also responsible for removal from all weeds and grass from expansion joints and cracks in all asphalt and concrete surfaces. 3.05 All concrete, asphalt areas, brick pavers, paved ends on medians and/or right-of-ways shall be weed/grass free and blown clean of all debris after each cycle. 3.06 All edges shall be neatly edged (curbs and sidewalks) after each cutting. All material dislodged by edging must be removed from site.