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Following each edging, all edging debris shall be removed, <br />23. All turf growing adjacent to irrigation hardware, tree trunks, or any other landscape <br />amenity shall be neatly detailed by string trimmer and/or chemicals to twelve (12) <br />inches in all directions of said objects_ If chemical detailing is performed, the <br />Contractor shall use the string trimmer to remove the treated turf within one (1) week <br />after symptoms of photo toxicity become recognizable. <br />24. Any damage, as determined by the Projects Manager or designee, caused to <br />Irrigation components, sprinklers, valves, etc., or plant material by edging equipment <br />and/or mowers shall be replaced by the Contractor at Contractor's expense. <br />25. Lawnsshall be fertilized four(4) times annually with a"complete fertilIzer% Fertilize two <br />(2) times per year during the months of December and February using 22-3-9 at the <br />rate of five pounds (5 lbs.) per 1000 square feet or approved equivalent program. <br />During the months of June and October fertilize with 16-6-8 at the rate of six pounds <br />(6 lbs.) per 1000 square feet four (4) times per year, or approved equivalent program. <br />26. Due to the broad geographical area of the contract, the City may from time to time <br />adjust or change the fertilization specifications contained herein as a result of <br />consultation with Contractor or recommendations of a horticultural soils and plant <br />laboratory report for each site. All fertilization shall be included with the landscape <br />maintenance of each contract area. Contractor shall supply and transport all required <br />fertilizers and include costs in the bid to the City. <br />27. Turf areas shall be deeply watered as required by weather conditions to provide <br />adequate moisture for optimum growth. At no time shall turf areas be allowed to <br />show a lack of fresh green color or a loss of resilience due to lack of water, <br />28. Wherever or at any time that an irrigation system is damaged, fails or does not <br />adequately cover the turf area in which it is installed, the Contractor shall furnish and <br />set out hoses and sprinklers, or other portable means, as required to uniformly water <br />the turf area. <br />29. Automatic irrigation shall be conducted between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 4:00 <br />a.m. and shall be programmed to prevent excessive runoff, pending or over watering. <br />30. Contractor shall respond immediately to signs of turf stress. Turf lost due to stress <br />shall be deemed contractor negligence, as determined by the Projects Manager or <br />designee, and replaced at Contractor's expense. <br />31. Contractor shall develop and maintain a program to ensure that all turf is maintained <br />free of fungus, insect infestations and/or turf diseases at all times. <br />32. Damaged and/or bare spots in turf shall be immediately repaired at the time of <br />detection. <br />33. The tree guards shall be maintained in place around the trunk of each canopy tree at <br />all times to eliminate tree damage by string trimmers, mowers, etc. Trees damaged <br />by Contractor shall be immediately replaced at Contractor's expense. <br />34. Each year, all turf areas shall be over seeded with Eagle Blend or equivalent <br />perennial rye grass at the minimum rate of seven (7) pounds per 1,000 square feet. <br />Seed shall be uniformly broadcast, with care taken to not broadcast in non- turf area. <br />Dethatching and/or deep scalping of the turf may be required as directed by the <br />Projects Manager or designee. Seeds shall be guaranteed free of disease, pests, or <br />other foreign grasses or weeds. <br />251-16 <br />