Specifications include, but are not limited to: Turf Areas: i. Mowing shall be not less than weekly from April 1st to October 31st, and as needed November 1st to March 30th, to maintain a neat and clean appearance. ii. Trash shall be removed from lawns prior to mowing. iii. Clippings shall be removed after mowing. Mulching of grass is permitted as long as there is no grass debris left after mowing. iv. All lawns edges shall be trimmed to maintain clean edges. v. Tree wells of all street trees and parking lot trees shall be trimmed and be kept clear of weeds not less than 2 times per month. vi. Mowers shall have sharp cutting edges and be of rotary design. vii. Mowing heights shall be selected by the contractor to maintain the optimum lawn appearance and health. The City has the right to request changes to the mowing height. viii. Turf areas shall be fertilized with a commercial grade weed and moss control fertilizer 2 times per year. b. Hardscapes: i. All concrete and asphalt walkways and parking lots, curbs and gutter ways adjacent to landscape areas will be cleaned off (blown) at each visit. Debris generated from mowing, trimming or pruning shall be removed immediately. ii. Tree limbs over sidewalks and parking areas will be kept clear to eight feet height. iii. Hardscapes shall be weed free. iv. Blow sidewalks, parking lots, driveways and beds as needed. String-trim as needed. v. Pre/post emergent spray will be used in walkways for moss as needed.