This is a comprehensive service contract. The contractor must perform all work necessary utilizing acceptable horticulture practices for the exterior landscape maintenance of the project as required herein. Many tasks are required and include, but are not limited to the following: 1.4.1. Mowing, edging, and trimming of turf areas, 1.4.2. When necessary, blowing of grass & debris off headstones, sidewalks, pavilions, playgrounds, sport courts, etc. 1.4.3. General site cleanup, litter collection and disposal, removal and disposal of all trash in the trash receptacles, removal and disposal of unapproved signs, and removal and disposal of products of maintenance 1.4.4. Application of fertilizers (approval shall be received before each application) 1.4.5. Application of fire ant baits (approval shall be received before each application) 1.4.6. Comprehensive inspections, setting, indexing, adjusting, parts replacements, and repairs of all landscape irrigation systems; to include monthly reporting (all inclusive) 1.4.7. Weed control in all plant beds (plant beds include tree rings, shrub beds, color beds, mulched beds with no plants, groundcover beds, perennial beds, etc.) 1.4.8. Weed control in all expansion joints and cracks of walkways, parking lots, concrete common areas, curbs, fence lines, and all paved areas 1.4.9. Weed control within foot print of all park amenities (volleyball areas, playground areas, exercise stations, etc.) 1.4.10. Mulching, cultivating, and cleaning of plant beds 1.4.11. Planting and maintenance of annual color beds 1.4.12. All pruning, trimming, and/or shearing of shrubs and ground covers 1.4.13. Annual pruning, trimming, and shaping of trees as required 1.4.14. Litter and debris removal from all areas (volleyball areas, playground areas, exercise stations, parking lots, etc.) 1.4.15. Cleaning barbeque pits and concrete pads of debris, charcoal, ashes, etc.
