A. Mowing Turf shall be cut at a height of one (1) to three (3) inches as conditions dictate. No more than one-third (1/3) of the grass blade is to be removed when cutting. Contractor shall be responsible for controlling excessive grass clippings within turf or mulched bed areas. Contractor shall make every effort to minimize grass clippings deposited in lakes and/or retention ponds. Contractor shall be responsible for servicing turf 15 foot back off of curbs along all roadways other than areas designated within the interchange (Unit Price Line Item: Bermuda Mow) B. Edging Contractor shall be responsible for edging all curbs, walkways and turf bed lines with a metal blade edger. All completed edges will have a perpendicular appearance between turf and hardlines, and turf and bedlines. An angled or beveled appearance of hardlines or bedlines is unacceptable. Weed eaters are not to be used in edging. Blowers will be used to clean sidewalks, curbs, and streets of organic material caused by mowing and edging. (Unit Price Line Item: Bermuda Edge Bedlines/Edge Hardlines) C. Scalp All warm season turf on the property shall be periodically mowed throughout the dormant season. Mow height shall be incrementally reduced by at least one-half (1/2) inch such that lawns will be scalped to a one to one and one-half (1 to 1-1/2) inch height by April. (Unit Price Line Item: Bermuda mow) D. Fertilization Contractor shall have full responsibilities of determining the proper formulations and rates of all fertilizers to maintain healthy vigorous turf. Contractor shall be expected to apply any minor nutrients necessary to maintain a healthy turf. Contractor is responsible for adjusting the pH as necessary to maintain healthy plants. (Unit Price Line Item: Bermuda Turf Fertilization)
