Specifications include, but are not limited to: The growing season is from mid-March to mid-November. During that time frame, properties shall be cut either on a weekly or bi-weekly basis or bi-monthly basis, as specified. If there is an above normal rainfall at any time during this period, or a special event is scheduled, additional mowing may be required as directed by the Georgetown County Parks & Recreation Department. If an area is set-up for weekly mowing, and is not cut on the proper schedule, the grass will be too high, will clump and will require raking. If applicable to the listed parks, the correct cutting height for recreational play is 2½-inches. Cutting at regular intervals, as specified, is important. Equipment and blades must be properly maintained to insure even, level cut. Excessive clippings must be blown and/or removed properly. Small debris is to be removed by the contractor (limbs, leaves, etc). Trash pick-up must be done before mowing. If this is not done, vendor will be required to come back in and rake trash that was cut. The County does have a crew that visits each park site twice weekly to collect trash. Trash that is collected may be deposited in the trash bin(s) at the park site and does not have to be removed to an offsite location. This crew will also report to Parks and Recreation any areas where trash has been mown and scattered. Edging must be done around shrubs, along sidewalks and walkways, light and utility poles and parking areas. All hard edges are to be mechanically edged with steel blade edger. No weed eaters for edging. If applicable to the location, there should be no chemical edging at county buildings unless approved by the Park Maintenance supervisor. Grass and weed killer may NOT be used around shrubs and other plantings where it will harm the plant.