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Pruning shall be the responsibility of the City and shall be pruned in conformance with <br />ISA guidelines. <br />6.03C Shrubs <br />The objectives of shrub pruning are the same as for trees. Shrubs shall not be clipped <br />into balled or boxed forms. All pruning cuts shall be made to lateral branches or buds, or <br />flush with the trunk. "Stubbing"will not be permitted. Plant replacement required due to <br />poor pruning practices shall be the responsibility of the Contractor. <br />6.04 Dividing Perennials <br />After some years, dividing plants will become necessary to maintain a pleasing density <br />and to renew plant vigor. Monitor plants yearly for clumpiness, reduced flowering, and <br />other symptoms that indicate a need for dividing. <br />When directed by the Director of Library and Recreation, or her authorized <br />representative, dig plants up, and carefully separate tubers or root masses, using a sharp <br />knife. Prepare planting bed with fresh amendment in accordance with industry standards, <br />rototilling to break up clods, etc. Replant separated plants to fill bed area with room for <br />expansion; compost weak, damaged and excess plants. Water thoroughly after <br />replanting. <br />6.05 Staking <br />Remove stakes as soon as they are no longer needed. Stakes and ties shall be inspected at <br />least twice per year to prevent girdling of trunks or branches, and to prevent rubbing that <br />causes bark wounds and cambium damage. Contractor shall train trees and shrubs off <br />stakes, and adjust stakes and ties as necessary. <br />6.06 Weed Control <br />Keep basins and areas between plants free of weeds and turf. Avoid frequent soil <br />cultivation that destroys shallow roots. Where there is not adequate plant material to <br />suppress weeds, mulch is preferred to either spray or mechanical removal of weeds. <br />6.06 Fertilization <br />Once, late in spring, fertilize recently established plants with a soluble nitrate fertilizer. <br />Avoid applying fertilizer to the root ball and base of main stem; rather, spread evenly <br />under plant to drip line. Rates will vary from about a cup of nitrate fertilizer, (depending <br />on nitrogen percentage)around a newly installed small plant to about one half(1/2) lb. of <br />actual nitrogen per inch of trunk diameter measured four feet from the ground for mature <br />trees. <br />Cemetery Scope of Work 2021 9-2 <br />rev4 Rev.5/19/2023 Page 11 <br />DocuSign Envelope ID: 0513E5BC-7817-4751-AE43-17E4D02158EFDocusign Envelope ID: 60515C6D-2A85-44A4-822D-95AC35991C81