Services at the Fischer Housing Community, including, but not limited to the following: 1. Mowing- All sodded turf areas shall be cut as outlined below: a. Grass will be cut one to two inches (1"-2"). b. Grass clippings shall be collected and removed as debris unless otherwise approved in writing by HANO. If grass clippings are removed by means other than the use of grass catchers (except when reel mowers are used), safety devices must be used on discharge mowers. Removal of grass clippings shall not be considered cleaning. c. All sidewalks, parking lots, etc. will be power edged and cleared of grass clippings. Any excessive grass clippings will be raked, cleared, and disposed of properly away from the property. d. Contractor shall avoid damage to any property such as downspouts, splash guards, siding, windows, etc. The contractor shall be responsible for any damages or losses. 2. Edging – The Contractor shall be responsible for edging all curbs, walkways, and bed lines with a power edger and steel blade (weed eater w/monofilament trim will also be acceptable), edge perimeter streets, both sides of sidewalks, and curbs. All completed edges will have a perpendicular appearance between turf and hard lines and between turf and bed lines. A clean, trenched line shall be provided between grass and mulched areas, Care should be taken not to Injure trunks of trees or plant materials or to damage property fixtures such as light bollards, signage, or personal property such as resident vehicles. 3. String Trim – After each mowing completion, the Contractor shall use a weed eater or similar tool to string trim grass and or weeds around buildings, trees, signs, ditches, etc. that cannot be mowed with a larger machine.
