Specifications include, but are not limited to: A. Spring Clean-Up - The first service of the season which is to be completed no later than one week prior to Memorial Day and shall include the following: 1. A thorough spring clean-up of the entire lawn, raking of leaves, sticks and debris. 2. Weeding of flower beds, raised beds and all mulched areas. Weeds shall be pulled from the roots. 3. Remove old leaves and debris in previously mulched areas. Old mulch shall be turned and maintained in all previously mulched areas, i.e. flower beds, under bushes, ornamentals and trees. 4. Trimming of all hedges, shrubs, and bushes. 5. Removal of all clippings, branches, and debris. 6. Level out and rake area around roadways or parking area as needed. The House Leader or designee will be required to inspect and approve the Spring Clean-Up. The House Leader or designee will then sign a job ticket indicating the Spring cleanup portion of the specifications has been completed. B. Lawn Maintenance - Services are to be provided approximately April 1st through November 1st. Service dates may change due to weather conditions. Services to be included with each mow include: 1. Mowing: All lawn areas on property. Front, back and side yards including hills, ditches and between the sidewalk and road, where applicable. Grass should be maintained at 2 ½ - 3 inches. All stationary, non-fixed obstacles on lawn area must be moved prior to mowing, i.e. picnic tables, grills, lawn furniture. Central air conditioning units and generators shall be kept free of grass clippings. 2. Edging and/or “Weed Whacking”: All areas including alongside bedding areas, walkways, driveways, adjacent to all building foundations, decks, porches, ramps, mailboxes, fuel tanks, generators, dumpsters, hedges, signs, fences, parking bumpers, fire hydrants, curbs, streetlight poles, transformers, base of trees and anything else not identified in this section within the areas identified to be mowed will be the Contractor’s responsibility. 3. Grass and Debris Removal: Grass clippings are to be collected and removed from lawn, driveways, walkways, patios, etc. Debris including pinecones and needles, leaves, sticks and branches are also to be removed. C. Mid-Season Service 1. One (1) mid-season trimming of all hedges, shrubs and bushes. 2. One (1) mid-season weeding of all garden beds and mulched areas. Weeds shall be pulled from the roots. 3. Removal of all clippings and branches. The House Leader or designee will be required to inspect and approve the Mid-Season cleanup. The House Leader or designee will then sign a job ticket indicating the Mid-Season cleanup portion of the specifications has been completed.
