Specifications include, but are not limited to: Pruning of Shrubs/Groundcovers 1. Shrubs and groundcovers must be trimmed in the appropriate manner for type of plant material and landscape design at appropriate times for the plant. 2. A pruning plan will be developed by the City and Contractor prior to pruning of shrubs and groundcovers within this contract. 3. Pruning of shrubs should be monthly to maintain the planned design for plantings. 4. Pruning will include deadheading of perennials and removal of dead stalks, or leaves at least one time per month. 5. Cut back perennials and groundcovers as species requires prior to spring growing season. 6. Liriope must be cut back in February. Cut back Liriope in a manner to avoid damaging the crown of Liriope and remove all clippings and debris immediately after pruning. 7. Shrubs and groundcovers must be trimmed to avoid encroachment of the curb, streets, or sight lines. 8. Remove each cycle any dead, dying, or damaged shrub limbs. Pruning of trees 1. Trees must be trimmed in the appropriate manner and time for type of plant material and landscape design one time per year or as directed. 2. Pruning as directed is defined as direction from the City to prune in the case of safety concerns, low limbs, damage to the plant, or other reasons determined by the City. 3. A pruning plan will be developed by the City and Contractor prior to beginning pruning of trees within this contract. 4. Contractor is only responsible for lower limbs of large canopy trees to maintain clearance from the ground, sidewalks, streets, ornamental plantings and for safety considerations. 5. Water sprouts or suckers must be removed from trees within the contract at least one time per month from March to November. 6. Remove each cycle any dead, diseased, dying tree limbs within the contract area for trees contractually responsible for. Litter Cleanup 1. Litter cleanup includes pickup of litter, animal waste, cigarette butts and debris within the landscape beds, tree rings, and turf areas within the contract area prior to each mowing. Any waste created by the Contractor will be hauled off and properly disposed of. This includes, but is not limited to plant clippings, dead plants, general trash and other debris. 2. Litter removal and trash can liners in the trash containers are not included as part of this contract. Mowing 1. Edging, utilizing a mechanical edger or string trimmer, shall be completed weekly. 2. Mowing height shall be 2 ½ inches. 3. Mowing will be required in all designated areas shown on the maps for GK Butterfield Transportation Center. Maps are attached. 4. Mowing must occur weekly during the mowing season for GK Butterfield Transportation Center and as needed or as directed by the City during winter months for immediate aesthetic improvement. 5. All mulched areas, including tree rings, must not be damaged from mowing operations. Damage to mulched areas must be repaired immediately and prior to relocating another work site. 6. Weed trimming must be completed around all signs, trees, poles, and along fenced areas weekly.
