Specifications include, but are not limited to: Mow/trim/edge/clean: In season, mow, trim, and edge all turf areas on a weekly basis. Mowing height will be maintained at approximately three inches. Prior to mowing remove all trash and debris from turf. Edging shall be performed at all turf transition areas. Clean area afterwards so that no clippings or other lawn residue is left on parking lots, sidewalks, or planting areas. Excessive clippings shall be recycled through commercial recycling processes rather than placed in Library’s refuse containers. Lawn care: Implement a four-season weed control, nutrient, and fertilizing program for all turf areas. Provide crack and crevice weed control with pre- and post-emergent herbicides. Leaf removal: Twice a year in autumn, once in mid-season and once after the majority of leaves have fallen, collect and remove downed leaves from entire property. Leaves will be hauled off-site and not placed in Library’s refuse containers. Irrigation: Annually in the spring perform startup and programming at each location. At the end of the season perform blowout and system shutdown. At least monthly during growing season, inspect the system and confirm all heads and lines are working properly and not leaking. Perform any adjustments to programming to prevent over- or under-watering of plantings. Ornamental grasses: shall be cut back to the ground in February of each year. BMP Maintenance: Seven locations (Clark Family, Eureka Hills, Lewis & Clark, Grant’s View, Meramec Valley, Thornhill, and the Administrative Building) have MSD-approved BMP structures installed. Perform regular cleanup of BMP ponds at each visit. Each year, prepare BMP annual report for each location per MSD’s specifications. Fertilizing Planting Beds: Apply a slow-release complete fertilizer twice / year. Fertilizer type shall be approved by the Library prior to application. Fertilizing Trees and Shrubs: Apply nitrogen at a rate of one pound per 1,000 sq.ft. of exposed root area a) once / year for deciduous, b) once every-other-year for coniferous. Mulching: Double shredded hardwood, aged, and dark in color. Library shall approve the proposed mulch prior to installation. Apply an even 2” layer (maximum) once in the spring and once in the fall to all beds, planters, and tree rings. Leave a 2” diameter gap at all trunks of trees and shrubs. Prior to spring installation, prepare all tree rings with a 3” vertical cut of an even, concentric circle around the tree. Seasonal cleanup: In spring, remove accumulation of trash, leaves, etc. from landscape beds. In fall, remove leaves, twigs and any other dead material. General cleanup: on each visit, collect and dispose of trash in planting beds. All dead material (branches, etc.) shall be collected and disposed. Weed control: Planting beds shall be kept free of weed material. Remove individual weeds at the root. If herbicides are required, consult with Library prior to use. Library shall have final approval of treatment plan. Comply with all federal, state, and local laws and regulations governing the use of herbicides. Pest control: Comply with all federal, state, and local laws and regulations governing the use of pesticides. Notify Library as soon as infestation is identified to discuss options for treating. Library shall have final approval of treatment plan. Pruning: Only professionally qualified personnel using approved methods and techniques will perform pruning. All trees and shrubs shall be pruned to proper shape and to prevent encroachment on walkways, curbs, and fence lines. Tree pruning shall include the removal of suckers and waterspouts.
