The following duties must be performed as specified below. The Contract Monitor must determine the required service dates and may modify the schedule as needed based on regional climate with a one-week notice in writing. A. Category 1: Mowing 1. Mow the lawn and all grassy areas of the property no more than three (3) inches in height, except in designated locations approved in writing by the Contract Monitor or their designee. The Contract Monitor may modify the schedule with a one-week written notice. Note: No more than 26 mows must be allowed during a 12-month period. B. Category 2: Edging / Trimming 1. Edge curbs, sidewalks, parking areas, and driveways at each mowing. Note: Herbicides must not be used for “edging” or preventing plant growth around trees, sign poles, buildings, or other fixed objects. 2. Trim grass or weeds around fixed objects and trees. 3. Trimming, pruning, and shaping bushes and shrubs to keep windows and traffic paths for pedestrians and vehicles clear. 4. Prune and trim low-hanging branches over sidewalks and parking spaces to clear pedestrian and vehicle traffic paths. This includes away from building walls to keep branches from touching any buildings and /or fence lines...
