SPECIFICATIONS FOR ANTHEM PASEO LANDSCAPE MANAGEMENT
Scope of Work:
Contractor shall furnish all horticultural supervision, labor, material, equipment and
transportation required to maintain the landscape throughout the contract period, as
specified herein
Lawn Care:
Mowing and Edging:
Lawns shall be mowed weekly or more frequently during the active growing season and
as needed during other seasons. During extended rainy or dry periods mowing will take
place as conditions dictate.
Mowing height will be based on what is horticultural correct for the turf variety taking
into account the season.
Clippings shall not be caught and removed from lawn area unless they are lying in
swaths, which may damage the lawn.
Edges shall be trimmed to maintain a neat appearance.
Fertilization:
Lawns shall be fertilized with a commercial fertilizer. Apply fertilizer as warranted by
the results of annual soil tests or as specified on the Horticulture Calendar. The number of
applications will be dependent on the type of nitrogen used and the type of turf grass.
Disease Control:
Disease control is a maintained thorough proper fertilization, mowing and water
management. In the event that disease problems occur Contractor will use treatments to
stop or slow progression of disease. This program does not include the prevention of
disease with weekly of monthly applications of disease control products although such
protection is available at substantial additional cost
Disease caused by infestation of nematodes (microscopic round worms that feed on roots)
is not included. Currently, there is no effective nematodes control product registered for
use on landscapes. Contractor will recommend additional treatments and procedures to
minimize damage should nematodes become a problem. These treatments will be
provided at additional cost.
Ground Cover Area/Shrub Areas:
Edging:
Edge ground cover as needed to keep within bounds and away from obstacles.
Pruning:
Shrubs shall be pruned 2 – 4 times annually, during the growing season and in
accordance with the Naturalistic Pruning Method.
 Reduce plant size by no more than 30%; Pruning 2-4 times annually.
 Pruning frequencies should allow for plant to bloom fully during its flowering
cycle.
 Selective removal of over-crowding plants is necessary to allow plants to properly
mature.
This is done only to maintain the natural form or the plant, to maintain growth within
space limitations, and to eliminate damage or diseased wood. This excludes pruning
necessitated by storm damage, disease, neglected overgrowth or winterkill.
Weed Control:
Keep beds reasonably free of broadleaf or grassy weeds, preferably with pre-emergent
and/or selective post-emergent/contact herbicides.
Pre-emerge: This type of control should be used only if a known weed problem warrants
its use.
Post-emerge: Control broadleaf weeds with selective herbicides.
The chosen chemical will be recommended and legally approved for the specific weed
problem.
Fertilization:
Apply fertilizer as warranted by the results of annual soil tests or as specified on the
Horticulture Calendar. The number of applications will be dependent on the type of
nitrogen used and the type of plant material.
Fungicide:
Apply recommended, legally approved fungicides to control disease-causing damage to
ornamentals if warranted.
Fungicide:
Apply recommended, legally approved fungicides to control disease-causing damage to
ornamentals if warranted.
Control of imported pests:
Certain locations in the United States have a record of accidental introduction of pests
form other countries. These imported pests can be very damaging and difficult or
impossible to control with available products.
Where such pests become a problem Contractor will recommend the most cost effective
alternatives for pest mitigation. Such recommendations may include plant replacement or
intensified treatment schedules that may require additional cost to the customer.
Tree Care:
Pruning:
Height limitation for tree pruning covered in the specification is 10 feet. On trees over 10
feet in height only low-hanging branches that present a hazard to pedestrian or vehicular
traffic will be raised.
Trees under 10 feet in height are scheduled to be pruned in the winter months except for
safety-related pruning, which will be done only if necessary.
Evergreen trees under 10 feet in height shall be thinned out and shaped, only if necessary,
to minimize wind and storm damage.
Staking:
Stakes are to be inspected and adjusted or removed as necessary. When trees attain a
trunk caliper of 4” or substantial root development stability, removal will be discussed
with client.
Decomposed Granite Areas:
Decomposed granite areas will be inspected on days of services.
Work areas will be blown and raked as necessary to provide a neat and clean appearance.
Minor erosion will be repaired by hard raking.
Weeds and grasses shall be controlled mechanically or with recommended, legally
approved herbicides only if necessary.
Irrigation System:
Watering shall be scheduled with automatic controllers to supply quantities and
frequencies consistent with seasonal requirements or the plant materials in the landscape.
In some circumstances, water scheduling may be limited by local watering restrictions.
Where practical, watering shall be done at night or early morning if the system is
automatic, unless notified otherwise by the owner.
Any damages to the irrigation system caused by the Contractor while carrying out
maintenance operations shall be repaired without charge. Where practical, repairs shall be
made within one watering period.
Faulty equipment, vandalism or accidental damage caused by others shall be reported
promptly to owner. Cost of labor and material to perform repair is an extra and shall be
paid for by the owner upon authorization.
Whenever possible, owner’s representative shall be instructed on how to turn off system
in case of emergency. Contractor’s office is to be advised at once of by next business day.
If the Contractor is required to make emergency repairs or adjustments other than
regularly scheduled visits, a minimum charge will apply.
Trash and Debris:
All landscape areas shall be inspected on days of service; excess litter, debris and animal
feces will be removed.
Gardening debris, generated from landscape maintenance activities, shall be removed
from work zone areas on days of service.
Contractor shall be responsible for hauling and dump fees associated with debris
generated during routine maintenance.
Bio-Hazards:
Contractor shall not be responsible for policing, picking up, removing or disposing of
certain materials that may be biohazards on the Owner/Client’s property. This includes,
but is not limited to, items such as hypodermic needles (Sharps/needles) will not be
handled by the Contractor’s employees at any time), condoms, feminine hygiene
products, clothing or materials used in the process of cleaning up bodily fluids.
Contractor shall only be obligated to report/communicate any observations of potential
biohazards to the Owner/Client for their appropriate removal by others, unless previously
arranged by the Owner/Client and Contractor.
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VCLM Horticulture Calendar
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Horticulture Activities
Turf
Mow
Turf aeration
Mowing height adjustment
Overseeding
Ornamental
Hard pruning
Small tree pruning
Tree stake removal
Limb ups
Bougainvillea, Ruellia and Lantana
Cut Yucca Stalks
Sage varieties and Rosemary
Mexican Red Bird Pruning
Frost Damage pruning
Hopseed bush
Seasonal Color
2 changes
Agronomic Program (Turf)
6-20-20 Overseed pre-plant
19-6-12 50% SCU 2.25% Fe
34-0-0 100% SCU, 5% Fe
Crabgrass pre-emergent
Poa pre-emergent
Sedge post-emergent
General post-emergent
Poa post-emergent
Broad leaf post-emergent
Ornamental Program
Fertilization as needed
Insect control as needed
Other Growth regulators
Olive fruit control
Subsurface insect injection
General post-emergent
Pre-emergent (ornamental beds)
Irrigation
Irrigation inspections
Summer adjustments
Significantly reduce irrigation
Grow-in Overseed adjustments
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