Landscaping at Douglas County Facilities

1. Mowing Lawns at Facilities. 2. Paper, trash, branches, and other debris will be collected prior to each mowing in or on the mowing area. 3. Contractor will mow turf areas, as needed according to seasonal growth/on the following schedule: 1. 1x per week May 15 - September 30 2. 1x per 2weeks October 1 – November 30 weather dependent 3. 1x per month Dec 1 – May 1 weather dependent 4. No more than 1/3 of the leaf blades will be removed per mowing – Contractor will be expected to adjust the mowing height as appropriate. Mowing height will be according to seasonal temperatures. Cool season mowing height will be 2 ½ inches and warm season mowing height will be 3½ inches unlessotherwise instructed by the Facilities Manager. 5. During periods of excessive rain and tall grass growth,themower cut height may be raised, after consulting with the Facilities Manager. 6. All mowing will be conducted with a rotary or reelmower. 7. Mower blades will be sharp at all timesto provide a quality cut and prevent tearing of the grass blades. 8. Mowing equipment and patterns (alternate directions each cutting where possible). 9. Contractor will collect all grass clippings in an appropriate collection system designed for the mowing equipment used. All grass clippings will be removed and transported to a collection facility.

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