Agmt 2010 Pacheco Brothers Gardening Inc

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Contractor's negligence shall be repaired at the Contractor's expense. Prior to mowing, the contractor shall ,insure that the mower is clean so that no roots, stolons, seeds or crowns of foreign grasses are introduced. Weed control shall be practiced in all turf areas. Level of weed control shall be at least adequate to eliminate all visible broadleaf weeds and crabgrass. Any weeds which are removed by hand shall be removed in a manner which leaves the ground surface level and saves the existing turf in place. Such weeds shall be disposed of properly. All turf areas shall be fertilized as necessary to keep turf in a healthy, green condition and showing no lack of resiliency. At a minimum, turf shall be fertilized one time per year. Prior to lawn fertilization with granular-type, slow release fertilizers, the Contractor shall ensure that the root zone of the turfgrass is damp and that the grass itself is free of surface moisture. Lawns shall be watered immediately after fertilization to prevent burning the grass. All turf areas shall be irrigated as necessary to maintain turf in a green, healthy, uniform growth pattern. Irrigation sprinkler heads shall be kept in adjustment for uniform irrigation. At no time shall "doughnut" patterning of dry spots become evident. The irrigation controller shall be set so that with each water application an adequate amount of water is supplied to the root zone of the grass to ensure that soil moisture does not go down to the wilting point of the turfgrass. All litter and debris in turf areas shall be picked up and disposed of properly. Litter and debris shall not be allowed to accumulate but shall be picked up and disposed of a minimum of once per week. The Contractor shall accomplish such litter and debris pickup prior to mowing to avoid shredding and dispersal of these materials. Shrubs Shrubs shall be pruned as necessary to encourage healthy, natural growth patterns for each specific variety. Pruning shall include thinning, shaping, and removing dead or diseased branches. Shrubs which may restrict visibility, such as those adjacent to left hand turn lanes or those within 100 feet of any intersection shall be kept within the height range of 12" - 24" as measured from the street level. All shrubs shall be pruned back to clear all roadways, curbs, gutters and sidewalks. Shrubs shall not block signs, utilities, utility meters or any other facilities located within the work areas. Shrubs shall not block access to controllers or electric valves and shall be pruned so as to minimize blockage of irrigation head spray patterns. Shrubs shall be fertilized a minimum of twice per year, once in October and once in April, with a complete fertilizer. Shrub fertilizer shall be of a formulation to keep shrubs in a vigorous and healthy condition. 1 J