Specifications include, but are not limited to: Spring Clean‐up Spring Clean‐up shall be completed by May 1stContractor shall remove all winter debris, leaves, sticks and trash accumulated over the winter season by raking, blowing or sweeping debris from lawns. walks, building entrances, turf areas, and plant beds. Contractor shall remove all dead and broken branches from trees and bushes. Contractor shall remove all weeds by the roots from plant beds and dispose of off them Properly. Contractor shall edge all landscape beds to a depth of 4”, that border turf areas and shall install a two (2) inch application of fresh mulch (Sweet Peat or better) surrounding trees, planting and landscape beds. Fall Clean‐Up Leaf and debris removal from the turf and plant beds and contract area walkways, plazas, service roads, and other paved surface areas shall be performed weekly. The continuous removal of all fallen leaves, twigs and branches from the Property are to be performed as necessary whether “Fall Clean‐ Up” has commenced. The Contractor shall provide end of season pruning of all shrubs and bushes throughout the fall season, as well as elimination of any tree branches and limbs that may create a potential hazard. Mowing & Lawn Care Contractor shall “police” the grounds and shall remove all refuse prior to performing services. Turf shall be cut once per week, or more often if required, at a height of 2.5” to 3” as conditions dictate throughout the growing season. Mowing equipment shall be employed to permit recycling of clippings where possible and mowing patterns shall be utilized to present a neat appearance. Blades on all equipment shall be sharp to prevent tearing of the grass blades.
