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4.05 Debris Control The property shall be reviewed weekly to ensure that debris such as bottles, papers, cartons and similar items are disposed of to keep the grounds neat in appearance. SECTION 5. ORNAMENTATION AND GROUND COVER 5.01 General The Contractor shall maintain all ground cover, including hard fescue areas, on the site(s) covered by this agreement in a healthy, thriving condition by performing the following operations and other work incidental thereto: 5.02 Weed Control Eliminate weeds, including undesirable grasses such as tall fescue, nut grass, rye, etc., preferably with IPM techniques, but also with pre-emergent herbicides and/or selective systematic herbicides. Hoe weeds as little as possible since this may result in plant damage. Hand-pull weeds that are not effectively controlled by chemical herbicides. A. All planting beds and graveled areas shall be kept weed free. B. All debris resulting from weeding operations shall be removed from the project area on the same day that the weeding operation occurs. C. Should the Contractor desire to use a chemical weed control program, he shall develop said program and submit it in writing as part of this bid. The City shall be notified at least seven (7) days before each use. Credit for herbicide application (pre and post emergents) will only be given when Contractor notifies the City prior to said application. D. All tree wells are to be kept weed and grass free for an area extending out a minimum of 2.5' from the trunk of the tree in any direction. (See also Section 6.05 under Tree and Shrub Care.) A three inch layer of organic mulch should be maintained in the tree wells. Care should be taken to pull mulch away from the trunk of the tree a minimum of two inches. 5.03 Ground Cover Areas All ornamental plant material and ground covers shall be judiciously pruned maintaining the natural structure of the plant. All vegetation shall be maintained and clear of all walkways. Perform edging so that groundcover "feathers back" from border of groundcover area, forming a natural appearance; do not shear or create vertical edges. 5.04 Watering 13