Specifications include, but are not limited to: A. Mowing 1. Mow the lawn and all grassy areas of the property no more than three inches in height, except in designated locations approved in writing by the Contract Monitor or their designee. B. Edging / Trimming 1. Edge curbs, sidewalks, parking areas, and driveways at each mowing. Note: Herbicides must not be used for the purpose of “edging” or preventing plant growth around trees, sign poles, buildings or other fixed objects. 2. Trim grass around fixed objects and trees. 3. Trimming, pruning, and shaping bushes and shrubs as needed to keep windows, pedestrian and vehicle traffic paths clear. 4. Prune and trim low hanging branches over sidewalks and parking spaces to keep pedestrian and vehicle traffic paths clear. This includes away from building walls so branches are not touching any buildings and /or fence lines. Note: Tree branches must be trimmed to a minimum of seven feet in height over sidewalks and parking areas. Notify the Contract Monitor if an Arborist is needed. 5. Remove all root sprouts (tree suckers) within reach. 6. Weed Eat around fixed objects, trees, and shrubs. 7. Keep lawn, flowerbeds, planters, sidewalks, and tree wells free of weeds. 8. Cut back old dead growth on all plants.