a. Mowing and Edging (i) All debris/trash shall be picked up before each mowing and disposed of off- site. (ii)All debris/trash shall be picked up before each mowing and disposed of off- site. Turf areas shall be mowed with a rotary mower at a height of approx. 2-1/2” to 3-1/2”. A high-quality cut shall be provided by mowers with sharp cutting edges/blades. Mowing shall be accomplished in such a manner as not to damage any property, trees, or shrubs/plantings. (iii)Grass clippings may be evenly distributed or scattered and recycled on site to permit the return of nutrients to the soil. Excessive clippings shall be removed from the site. (iv) Trimming around trees, shrubs and other obstacles shall be performed every mowing event. (v)All accessible sidewalks, curbs and parking lots/areas shall be mechanically edged approximately every other mowing event or sooner if needed or requested by CA. (vi) Clippings, dirt and debris shall be removed from all sidewalks, patios and other hard surfaces after each mowing event or as requested by CA. b. Mulching/Bed Preparation (i) Maintain previously mulched ornamental beds to present a neat appearance and to maintain the health of the plantings throughout the mowing season, Contractor shall maintain by removal of non-cultivated plants, removal of leaves and debris as needed.
