Specifications include, but are not limited to: Mowing, Trimming and Blowing 1. All turf areas will be mowed and clippings shall be removed. Grass will be cut at a height of approximately 2-3.5 inches throughout the year but left slightly longer during the summer months to allow the turf to remain healthy during the summer months. 2. Trimming of the lawn areas not accessible by mowers will be trimmed with line trimmers at each service visit or as needed, unless otherwise noted. 3. All lawn clippings and debris will be removed from doorway entrances, sidewalks, patios, sidewalk gutters and driveways after each service visit. 4. Edging and trimming must be completed with each lawn service. 5. A post-completion walk through must be done after each visit by the landscaping provider to ensure no staining or property damage has occurred, and all residual debris has been removed. Landscaping provider must provide a post- service worksheet to the Executive Director or Maintenance Supervisor detailing work completed and citing damage, if any, that occurred. Spring Cleanup 1. Flowerbeds will be cleared of any weeds, debris, leaves, etc. 2. A bladed edger will be used on all edges of flower beds 3. All new mulch will be “Aged Hemlock”. If this color is not available, authorization for substitution must be given by the Maintenance Supervisor. 4. Mulch will be installed at a minimum depth of approximately 2 inches at the time of installation. 5. A garden weed preventer, such as Preen, to be used in all flower beds. Plant and Shrub Care 1. Plants will be pruned and trimmed annually at the discretion of the Executive Director or Maintenance Supervisor 2. Fruit trees will be maintained and pruned during the appropriate pruning months. Landscaping provider shall make care suggestions to Executive Director in event of tree sickness/natural damage. Fall Cleanup 1. Flowerbeds will be cleared of any weeds, debris, leaves, etc. 2. Flower bed edges will be trimmed 3. Final leaf cleanup shall be completed when all leaves have fallen. 4. Any plants or annuals that need to be cut to the ground will be done at this time
