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Pruning shall be the responsibility of the City and shall be pruned in conformance with ISA guidelines. 6.03C Shrubs The objectives of shrub pruning are the same as for trees. Shrubs shall not be clipped into balled or boxed forms. All pruning cuts shall be made to lateral branches or buds, or flush with the trunk. "Stubbing"will not be permitted. Plant replacement required due to poor pruning practices shall be the responsibility of the Contractor. 6.04 Dividing Perennials After some years, dividing plants will become necessary to maintain a pleasing density and to renew plant vigor. Monitor plants yearly for clumpiness, reduced flowering, and other symptoms that indicate a need for dividing. When directed by the Director of Library and Recreation, or her authorized representative, dig plants up, and carefully separate tubers or root masses, using a sharp knife. Prepare planting bed with fresh amendment in accordance with industry standards, rototilling to break up clods, etc. Replant separated plants to fill bed area with room for expansion; compost weak, damaged and excess plants. Water thoroughly after replanting. 6.05 Staking Remove stakes as soon as they are no longer needed. Stakes and ties shall be inspected at least twice per year to prevent girdling of trunks or branches, and to prevent rubbing that causes bark wounds and cambium damage. Contractor shall train trees and shrubs off stakes, and adjust stakes and ties as necessary. 6.06 Weed Control Keep basins and areas between plants free of weeds and turf. Avoid frequent soil cultivation that destroys shallow roots. Where there is not adequate plant material to suppress weeds, mulch is preferred to either spray or mechanical removal of weeds. 6.06 Fertilization Once, late in spring, fertilize recently established plants with a soluble nitrate fertilizer. Avoid applying fertilizer to the root ball and base of main stem; rather, spread evenly under plant to drip line. Rates will vary from about a cup of nitrate fertilizer, (depending on nitrogen percentage)around a newly installed small plant to about one half(1/2) lb. of actual nitrogen per inch of trunk diameter measured four feet from the ground for mature trees. Cemetery Scope of Work 2021 9-2 rev4 Rev.5/19/2023 Page 11