Specifications include, but are not limited to: Peak Season / Year Round Lawn Maintenance The following duties will be performed in all areas during each service within the Peak months of April through September, which requires one (1) mowing every other week. Mowing (50%) 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. Edging / Trimming (30%) 1. Edge curbs, sidewalks, parking areas, and driveways at each mowing. Note: Herbicides shall not be used for the purpose of “edging” or preventing plant growth around trees, sign poles, buildings or other fixed objects. Nor shall they be used for preventing plant growth within fenced-in areas and other hard to access spaces. 2. Trim grass around fixed objects and trees. 3. Trimming, pruning, and shaping bushes and shrubs as needed to keep 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 7 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.