Specifications include, but are not limited to: a. Mowing i. All turf areas shall be mowed on average of every 7-10 days during the growing season to achieve a mowed height of 3 to 3.5 inches. ii. Mowing pattern shall be alternated each 7-10 day mow to achieve a uniform diamond mowing pattern. iii. Islands in parking lot are included and must be mowed with correct size mower. iv. Grass clippings must be kept out of mulch beds and tree rings. v. Mowers with mulch kits are preferred to reduce grass clippings. b. Storm-water Detention Basin i. Mow side slopes at least twice per mowing season. ii. Remove trash as needed. iii. Trim woody vegetation as needed to prevent the establishment of woody growth within basin. iv. Seed to restore dead or damaged ground cover as needed. v. Repair erosion ruts due to mowing activities. vi. Remove intrusive or invasive plant species as needed. vii. Report damage to structures to the owner as necessary. c. Trimming i. String-line trimming around trees, landscaped beds and other obstacles in the turf must be performed with each mowing. ii. String-line trimming around sidewalks and curbs shall be performed every other mowing. iii. Damage to plant materials due to string-line trimming shall be replaced by contractor within 10 days. d. Clean-up i. All trash will be removed from the turf before mowing. ii. Grass clippings will be removed from all hard surfaces prior to departure after each mow. e. Plant and Bed Care i. Landscaped beds shall be edged in spring prior to mulching. ii. Excess soil/turf shall be removed from the property.
