Landscaping and Maintenance Services

Turf areas mowed using mulching blade at a height of 2 - 3 inches. Treat all bed areas with a pre-emergent herbicide 2 - 4 applications per year. Manually pull all weeds over 1 ½" in height. Weeds smaller than 1½" in height can be sprayed with a post emergent herbicide. All paved area within 4 feet of the landscaped areas, curbs, sidewalk/trails, driveways, and landscaped areas shall be cleaned from debris. The debris should be accumulated after the maintenance functions and removed from the site. Debris should not be moved onto other property, or into other public or private streets or storm sewers. All cans, bottles, papers, limbs, grass clippings, leaves, shrub trimming, and items that detract from the cleanliness of the property are considered debris and must be picked up and removed from the site. Edge, with a hard blade, all grassy areas bordering hard edges such as streets, curbs, sidewalks, tree wells, bed edge and other surfaces. An initial treatment of a contact killing agent shall be applied to all areas (beds, turf, pathways, etc.) in spring. The treatment should have a life of 90 days or longer. Any fire ant mound areas that may result will be treated with an insecticide to control this problem. An additional treatment(s) will be expected if the fire ants are not under control and an additional mass treatment is recommended. Various ground cover is to be maintained at a height at 4 inches or below throughout the year. Test the irrigation system semi - monthly and check for malfunctioning valves, broken lines, damaged heads, etc. Adjust heads for proper coverage, check the controller for proper operation, and set the stations for proper watering times. Report to the City any repairs needed and the cost to repair. Any part damaged due to contractor's equipment will be repaired at no charge to the City. Plantings damaged as a result of irrigation system conditions not being reported will be replaced at no charge to the City. All bed areas and tree wells are to be mulched THREE times per year at a depth of 2 inches per applications. This should occur in early spring, early summer and late fall using non-alkaline treated, shredded or native hardwood. All mulch will be raked smooth and even. Tree wells should be sloped as not to create trunk rot. : Transport crews to the job sites, load and unload equipment, and all other associated transportation requirements. Turf, trees or shrubs that are damaged or killed due to contractor's operations, negligence or inadequate inspections, or misuse of chemicals shall be replaced at no expense to the city. If plant damage or death is caused by conditions beyond the contractor's control, replacement will be at City expense. A one-year warranty is expected on new plant material installed with the exception of seasonal plantings. Maintain right-of-way ditch and/or grass areas to a height of 2 - 3 inches with the appropriate equipment. Ditch to be raked or blown with all leaves and debris to be picked up and material disposed. Specific areas have been identified for seasonal planting. The contractor will recommend the timing and materials for seasonal plantings and receive approval for installation. This function will include bed weed control, insect/disease inspection, insect/disease control, irrigation monitoring, removal of spent blooms, and application of fertilizer as per annual growing habit. Plantings should include a warranty for the season in which they are planted up to four (4) months. All shrub, trees and ground cover beds shall be fertilized three times a year. All free form shrubs (i.e., Junipers, Nandina, Coppertone Loquat) are to be selectively pruned using sharp pruning shears and loppers. All formal shrubs (i.e., Photinia, Yaupon Holly, Wax Ligustrum) are to be sheared using hedge trimmers. All plants are to be trimmed to grow dense, even, and delineated from each species. Use a post emergent herbicide to spray all vegetation growing through the expansion joints and cracks of all paved/surfaced areas within 4 feet of landscaped areas including curbs, streets, sidewalks, trails, etc. during the growing season. Remove all water sprouts, suckers, damaged, dead or diseased branches or limbs, and maintain a clear area at 8 feet and below. Apply fertilizer in a granular form twice a year as per application instructions. Insecticides should be used before insect populations create problems in turf. Broadcast application, as needed, over entire project as a preventative.

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