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Upright grasses/weeds shall be mowed to a uniform height not-to-exceed 4 inches in warm weather and <br /> 4 inches during the rainy season. Mower blades shall be kept sharp so as not to damage the turf. Cut all <br /> large turf areas using a rotary riding mower. For those areas with slopes 3 to 1 or steeper, use specialty <br /> mowers specifically designed for steep slope areas. Push mowers shall only be used in those areas <br /> where a ride mower cannot be used. Provide a list of the mowers you intend to use on the project to the <br /> Project Administrator for approval at the pre job conference. <br /> 4.03 Edging <br /> Turf shall be edged along borders, walls, curbs, fences, paths, rocks, gravestones, etc., for neat <br /> appearance where needed. Clippings shall be removed from planting beds and walks. <br /> Edges shall be trimmed weekly during the growing season. Clippings shall be vacuumed or blown off <br /> walks back into turf areas. Clippings shall not be blown into the streets nor allowed to collect in <br /> drainage ways. Clippings shall be caught and removed from the site. Contractor shall be responsible for <br /> any damage caused by his operations. <br /> Nylon line or other whip edger's shall not be used to edge ground cover areas or within two feet of any <br /> trees or shrubs. Contractor is responsible for any damage caused by this equipment. <br /> 4.04 Weed Control <br /> Non-irrigated turf areas shall be carefully spot-treated with selective herbicides to control broadleaf <br /> weeds and weed grasses as weather and turf conditions dictate. <br /> 4.05 Debris Control <br /> The property shall be reviewed weekly to ensure that debris such as bottles, papers, cartons and similar <br /> items are disposed of to keep the grounds neat in appearance. <br /> SECTION 5. ORNAMENTATION AND GROUND COVER <br /> 5.01 General <br /> The Contractor shall maintain all ground cover, including hard fescue areas, on the site(s) covered by <br /> this agreement in a healthy, thriving condition by performing the following operations and other work <br /> incidental thereto: <br /> 5.02 Weed Control <br /> Eliminate weeds, including undesirable grasses such as tall fescue, nut grass, rye, etc., preferably with <br /> IPM techniques, but also with pre-emergent herbicides and/or selective systematic herbicides. Hoe <br /> weeds as little as possible since this may result in plant damage. Hand-pull weeds that are not <br /> effectively controlled by chemical herbicides. <br /> A. All planting beds, hanging flower baskets, and graveled areas shall be kept weed free. <br /> Fifth Amendment Page 8 <br />