Specifications include, but are not limited to: GRASS AREAS All grass areas shall be mowed and edged once a week during growing season (March 1 – October 31). During dormant periods (November 1 – February 28), grass will be mowed bi-weekly, and emphasis will be placed on fall foliage removal. Mowing height shall be appropriate for the type of grass at the facility. All grass clippings shall be raked and/or bagged and removed from lawn areas by manual and/or appropriate means. All weeds will be eradicated by chemical and/or manual treatment of the lawns and flower beds. All plant beds, curbs, walkways, streets, trees, plants and building areas shall be neatly edged and trimmed. Lastly, fertilize at proper intervals with appropriate product types furnished by contractor. SHRUBS AND BEDS Flower and/or plant beds shall be maintained weed free, on a bi-weekly basis, using appropriate chemical and/or manual weeding as required. Hedge and/or shrubbery shall be trimmed and pruned as necessary with the best horticultural practices to achieve and maintain a manicured appearance. Shrubs shall be sprayed with dormant oil in late winter/early spring and a general herbicide shall be furnished and applied to all shrubs and beds in May/June each year. Appropriate fungicides and fertilizers shall be furnished and applied at proper intervals and/or as necessary. Maintain all shapes and configurations of plant beds. Provide a clean trench line between all grassed and mulched areas. Provide reasonable control of disease and insect infestation with approved materials furnished by contractor. Contractor will purchase and replenish mulch in beds in the spring of each year with 4-inch coverage, (double ground). No recycled or landfill mulch will be accepted.