Mowing operations shall be performed in workmanlike manner that ensures a smooth appearance without scalping or allowing excessive cuttings to remain. Turf shall be mowed with a reel type mower equipped with rollers or a rotary type mower. All equipment shall be adjusted to the proper cutting height and shall be adequately sharpened. 6.2 Mowing height shall be three inches (3”) for all turf areas. Mowing height may vary for special events, conditions and areas as determined by the City of Paso Robles. 6.3 Any and all litter and trash must be removed before the mowing operation. Walkways shall be clean immediately following each mowing operation. 6.4 Mowing will be scheduled Monday through Friday. 6.5 All turf edges, including but not limited to sidewalks, patios, driveways, curbs, shrub beds, flower beds, ground cover beds, tree bases and streams shall be edged to a neat and uniform line; all grass invasions must be eliminated. All turf edges shall be trimmed and limited around sprinklers, valve boxes, meter boxes, backflow devices, park equipment and other obstacles. 6.6 Weedeater type string trimmers may be used for edging. Use of string-type trimmers requires caution near trees and plants. The contractor is responsible for the replacement of any damaged trees and plants. 6.7 When a power edger with a rigid blade is used, the edging of the turf shall be complete as one operation in a manner that results in a well-defined, V-shaped edge that extends into the soil...
