Mowing and Lawn Maintenance - All areas within the boundaries of each school site covered with grass shall be mowed including drainage swales, ditches and retention ponds. The Service Provider shall mow as close as practical to all fences, curbs, play grounds, walls or buildings where applicable. The Service Provider will also be responsible for mowing grass in fenced areas such as mechanical yards or greenhouses (excluding highschool greenhouses). Any vegetation unable to cut by mechanical means must be cut by other means to a height of 2 inches. Remove all debris (grass cuttings, leaves, etc.) from the lawn areas. The Service Provider will provide all containers and will be responsible for proper disposal of grass clippings. Grass clippings will not be used as mulch. However, if mulched they can remain on the lawn with prior approval by the District’s Contract representative. The mower blades shall be set at the recommended height for the type of grass at each location. Mower blades shall be kept sharp at all times. The mowing equipment shall be cleaned of all grass clippings and seeds prior to each use. Lawn areas shall not be mowed in the same direction each time because it creates patterns in the turf...
