Landscape and Lawn Maintenance Services for Columbia Housing Development Corporation

Following for the entire term of the contract: LAWN Areas Mowing: 1. Lawns shall be mowed every two weeks during the growing season and as required during the winter months. 2. The height of cutting shall be maintained consistently to prevent scalping or burn. 3. The mowing height shall be appropriate to the turf species. 4. Excessive grass clippings shall be collected and removed from property. Adjacent sidewalks and streets shall be clean of clippings and other organic debris. 5. Mowing patterns shall be alternated each week to avoid creating ruts and compaction. 6. Provide labor for seeding fertilizing, replacing pine straw and mulch, replacing flowerbeds and shrub beds twice a year. (Material for these services to be paid for by CHDC) 7. Detention Ponds and drainage ditches at the above noted properties shall be maintained to ensure no overgrowth. Edging: 1. All lawn edges along sidewalks and curbs shall be edged before each mowing. 2. Edging shall be performed with a blade type mechanical edger. The cut edge should appear as a clean straight line. 3. Lawn sprinkler heads shall only be edged to allow proper distribution of water. Shrubs, Vines and Ground Covers Pruning: 1. Shrubs and vines shall be pruned to maintain growth within space limitations, to maintain or enhance the natural growth habit, or to eliminate diseased or damaged growth. Some species shall be trimmed appropriately to influence flowering and fruiting, or to improve vigor. 2. Trim shrubs and vines as needed to permit unobstructed passage to residents or vehicles. Trimming near vehicular entry or exits shall be carried out to prevent sight restrictions. (This means that branches should be maintained to 7 ½ ft. above sidewalks and 12 ft. above vehicular areas.) 3. Shrubs shall be pruned to conform to the design concept of the landscape. 4. Individual shrubs shall not be clipped into balled or boxed forms, except where specifically instructed. 5. Vines shall be pruned to control growth and direction, and shall not be allowed to grow over windows, doors or other structural features, unless directed by a representative of the Manager/Owner. Vines shall not be allowed to grow over the crowns of shrubs or trees. 6. Shrubs and groundcover must be trimmed no more than 1 in. from sidewalks and curbs. Trimming: 1. Established ground covers bordering sidewalks or curbs shall be edged as often as necessary to prevent encroachment. 2. Ground covers shall not be allowed to touch or cover the crowns of shrubs and trees. 3. Some ground covers may require cutting back to remove woody growth and promote vigor.

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Exterior Improvements, Operation and Maintenance of Exterior Improvements, Irrigation, Planting Irrigation, Planting, Planting Preparation, Soil Preparation, Landscape Grading.