Specifications include, but are not limited to: Provide a mulch material that consists of #1 shredded hardwood that has been aged a minimum of six (6) months and that is free of foreign materials, wood preservatives and weed seed. Any existing weeds in the mulched area should be cut/pulled and removed from the site prior to the addition of mulch. Place and spread the mulch in a uniform manner around the landscape plantings, around and throughout the landscape beds and around the trees to a depth of four inches (4") and to a minimum distance of thirty-six inches (36") from the trunk/stem of the landscape plantings, trees and the periphery of the landscape planting beds. All mulch placed around individual trees must be arranged in a "doughnut" shaped configuration. The approximate amount of mulched area is 1000 square feet. The actual area shall be determined by the Department.; Shrubs (Individual):Prune landscape plantings as required. This will encompass the shortening of the shrub branches in proportion to their growth for the purpose of proper plant balance. When hand pruning, cut all branches with a slanting cut just above a live and healthy bud. Remove branches that are dead, broken, diseased or badly bruised or branches that are interfering with or hindering the healthy growth of the plant with a clean cut made flush with the collar of the branch. When mechanically sheering, take care not to remove more growth than needed as to ensure proper plant health and balance. The Department will direct the time and place for the pruning of landscape plantings (shrubs). The areas where the pruning and/or sheering is to be performed will be identified by the Roadside Environment District Administrator prior to scheduled work. An approximate number of shrubs for pruning is twenty (20). The actual number shall be determined by the Department.; Prune trees as required. This will encompass the shortening of branches in proportion to their growth for the purpose of making a well proportioned tree with proper balance. Trees may be from twelve feet (12') to thirty five (35') in height. Cut all branches with a slanting cut just above a live and healthy bud. Remove branches that are dead, broken, diseased or badly bruised or branches that are interfering with or hindering the healthy growth of the tree with a clean cut made flush with the collar of the branch. Take care in pruning to preserve the natural character of the tree. Prune evergreens only to the extent of removing broken or damaged branches. Do not perform under-trimming or heading-back procedures. The Department will direct the time and place for the pruning of trees. The areas where the pruning is to be performed will be identified by the Roadside Environment District Administrator prior to any scheduled work. An approximate number of trees for pruning is five (5). The actual number shall be determined by the Department.; Provide commercial grade granular fertilizer containing a 19-19-19 ratio. Apply to primary turf, as directed by the Department, to provide a total of three (3) pounds of actual nitrogen per 1000 square feet or 700 pounds 19-19-19 per acre. The Department will approve the fertilizer material prior to its use. The Department will direct the time and place for the application of the fertilizer. The area where the fertilizer is to be applied will be identified by the Roadside Environment District Administrator prior to any scheduled work. The approximate area of fertilization is 5 acres. The actual area shall be determined by the Department. Provide pesticide applicators that have been certified and licensed by the Division of Pesticide Regulation of the Kentucky Department of Agriculture as commercial applicators in Category 3, Turf and Ornamental.
