Specifications include, but are not limited to: 1. Lawn mowing and edging in all areas at least once per week from April to September. October through March mowing as needed except in areas where winter rye overseeding is required. These areas should be mowed weekly throughout the winter. 2. Quarterly applications of pine straw or equivalent mulch. Top dressing as necessary to prevent bare spots between applications. City staff estimates that at least 1,000 bales of pine straw will be necessary per application for all areas included in this contract. The total estimated pine straw needed per year is 2,000 bales. 3. Collection and removal of clippings, limbs, leaves, fallen debris and trash from lawns and beds. 4. Edging, blowing and/or sweeping adjacent sidewalks as needed during the growing season depending on growing conditions. 5. Trimming around signs, light poles, trees, etc., as needed to maintain neat appearance. Contractor’s personnel will exercise caution to avoid scarring of signs, light poles, trees and shrubs.