Agmt 2010 Pacheco Brothers Gardening Inc

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Trees Trees which are staked shall have supports kept in good repair. Any broken or damaged supports or ties shall be replaced as soon as possible. Staking shall remain in place until trees are fully capable of self support. Stakes and ties shall remain on tree roses at all times. Trees which have low. hanging, diseased, dead or broken branches shall be trimmed by the Contractor. Only those tree branches which can be pruned from the ground level using hand or pole pruning equipment may be trimmed by the Contractor. Branches overhanging traffic lanes shall be kept side trimmed to face of curb line and to a height of 12 feet. Branches overhanging pedestrian routes shall be kept trimmed to a height of 8 feet above walkway level. All trees shall be pruned by qualified personnel using horticulturally sound methods and approved techniques. Trees shall be pruned to develop a structurally sound shape and a healthy, natural appearance. No excessive pruning or stubbing back will be allowed. Sucker growth originating at the trunk or root zone shall be removed. Trees encroaching into backyards of private property from work areas shall be side trimmed to fence line to a height of 12 feet. Trees shall be fertilized on an as needed basis based on the health of the tree and the soil conditions, with a complete fertilizer formulated for use on trees. The fertilizer shall be injected into the soil or spread in the watering basin. Trees knocked down by vehicular accidents or trees and large limbs blown down and blocking traffic lanes shall be immediately reported to the City, which shall have responsibility for cleanup of such trees and large limbs. Any time personal property of a motorist or pedestrian is damaged due to falling trees or limbs, the Contractor shall notify the City Police Department immediately. Any small branches which fall or are blown from median plantings, causing no damage, shall be removed and disposed of by the Contractor. Groundcovers Groundcovers such as ivy, ice plant, etc., shall be kept trimmed behind top of curb lines at all times, kept off of pedestrian walkways and out of drainage ditches, kept out of interplanted shrubs and trees, trimmed to keep all signs, poles, guardrails, and utility meters clear, and kept from encroaching in any way into private property or onto private property fences. Ivy shall also be trimmed off of BART towers to the height of the surrounding ground cover. Ivy falling from walls is the Contractor's responsibility. Grasses, weeds, sucker growth, or any other growth shall be removed from groundcover to maintain a neat and clean appearance In addition to maintenance described elsewhere in these specifications, ivy on Springlake Drive, Davis Street, Fremont Ave. and Halcyon Drive shall be allowed to grow to within 6 inches of the top of the wall. Once at this height, ivy shall not be trimmed below 18 inches from the wall top nor allowed to grow past 6 inches from the top of the wall. All ivy shall be trimmed to a crisp, clean appearance.