A. Turf Maintenance: • Mowing, edging, blowing, and trimming of all turf areas. • Mowing height to be based on the season and what is horticulturally correct for the turf variety. Weed eaters are acceptable for edging purposes. • Mowing frequency shall be as required to maintain a lawn in the manner acceptable to Company’s Representative or designee (max height of 3”). • Never scalp the lawn or remove more than 1/3 of the existing top growth in one mowing. B. Shrub, Tree and Plant Maintenance: • All suckers shall be continuously removed. Pruning for general cleanup of trees and shrubs are recommended in the fall/winter season. All pruning cuts are to be made flush (“stubbing” will not be allowed). • Periodically prune trees as needed to protect pedestrians or vehicular traffic (trees in pedestrian areas to be pruned with the canopy at 7’ or higher). • All major pruning shall be done with the expressed authorization of Company’s Representative or designee and may require Company Security assistance to reduce potential safety risk.
