Specifications include, but are not limited to: The Landscape Areas consists of garden beds, planters, and walkways. The Landscape Areas shall be maintained in a healthy growing condition to include the following: A. fertilize, B. weed control, C. noxious weeds, D. shrub maintenance, E. groundcover trimming, F. leaf removal, G.climbing vines. Management of the Drip Irrigation System - Coordination with onsite maintenance supervisor to maintain property irrigation watering schedule, notify onsite maintenance supervisor within 24 hours of any changes to or irregularities in watering schedule, periodic inspection and adjustment of the flushing valves, leak repairs, cleaning of disc filters and servicing controllers. Also winterizing irrigation system and spring start up for irrigation purposes. Tree Maintenance - Trees to be pruned are no higher than 12 feet. Pruning shall be done based on requirements specific to the plant. Trees larger than 12 feet high require the service of a trained & insured arborist and work done shall be with the approval of management. Newly planted trees shall not be pruned until established for 5 years. All trees will be fertilized per attached schedule. All trees will be staked or guyed until the trunk has reached sufficient caliber to support the head of the tree or that the tree root system has sufficiently established itself. Trash Removal and General Clean-Up - At each visit to the site by the contractor, all loose trash shall be picked up from the grounds, to include all misc. trash such as paper debris, plastic debris, drink cups, bottles, cans, cigarette butts, etc. Hardscape areas and sidewalks shall be swept clean at each visit and at the completion of other work around these areas. All bulky material from pruning and trimming of plants shall be removed from the premises by the Contractor and disposed of properly.
