Agmt 2012 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. 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 twelve (12) feet. Branches overhanging pedestrian routes shall be kept trimmed to a height of eight (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 crown or below shall be removed. Myoporum trees along Mulford Point Drive, adjacent to rip rap shall be sprayed at least once per year or on an as- needed basis to prevent fruiting. Trees shall be fertilized a minimum of twice per year, once in April and once in October, with a complete fertilizer formulated for use on trees. The fertilizer shall be injected into the soil or spread in the watering basin. Annuals Annuals are placed at various locations (approximately six) in the Shoreline area. These annuals are to be changed out three (3) times per year. This includes about two dozen large round planters near the San Leandro Marina Harbor Office and Heron Bay. The City reserves the right to determine the type of annuals or request a specific plant as part of this bid. The City reserves the rights to determine the type of annuals or request a specific plant as part of this bid. The contractor is responsible for hand watering the annuals in the pots in City Hall. Once the annuals have been removed they must be replanted within seven (7) days. If this is not done the City will have a different contractor perform the work and withhold funds from the contractor's monthly payment(s). As noted, the City is piloting a project to change over from annuals to perennials in certain locations. Most perennials require trimming back once per year in the blooming season. The contractor shall include monthly hand weeding of pots and /or areas where the annuals /perennials have been planted. 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. For flowering shrubs, dead blooms still attached shall be removed. 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 inches as measures from the street level. Rhododendron shall be fertilized as needed by the appropriate fertilizer. Different types of shrubs should not be allowed to grow together. Existing ivy growth in shrubs shall be removed and shall be kept trimmed back from shrubs /trees. All shrubs shall be pruned back to clear all roadways, curbs, gutters, buildings and sidewalks. Shrubs shall not block signs, utilities, utility meters or any other facilities located within the work areas. Shrubs shall not NPSA 51517- Citywide Landscape - Pacheco Brothers Page 17 of 25