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however, Contractor must prove that it was vandalism that killed the plant. See <br /> Attachment 6 for plant cap. <br /> <br /> 3. Sln•ub Care <br /> a} Prunin trimming <br /> All shrubs growing in the work areas shall be pruned such that the plants aemain <br /> in a healthy growing condition. Plant growth shall be maintained to prevent <br /> overgrowth into passageways, walks, streets, view of signs or in any manner <br /> deemed objectionable by the Director. Dead or damaged limbs shall be <br /> removed so that no projections or stubs remain. Pruning/trimming shall be done <br /> by hand shears or loppers in a manner to permit plants to grow naturally in <br /> accordance with their normal growth characteristics. "Box hedging" may be <br /> required on some shrubs, as set designated by the Director. Shear hedging or <br /> severe pruningltrimming of plants, unless authorized by the Director, is not <br /> permitted. Topping of plants whose natural growth stems from the base of the <br /> plant is not permitted. Should the Contractor top, shear hedge or severely prune <br /> plants and disfigure ar damage the plants, the Contractor shall be responsible <br /> for replacing those plants with like kind and size as and subject to approval by <br /> the Director. <br /> The Contractor may be requested from time to time to raise the bottom of the <br /> shrubs for security reasons. <br /> b) Re lanting <br /> The Contractor shall plant each year, in any area determined by the Director, 1 <br /> gallon standard shrubs at an appropriate spacing so as to achieve complete <br /> coverage once the plant is 2/3rds mature. The Contractor shall also be <br /> responsible for the complete removal and replacement of plants lost due to <br /> normal attrition or due to Contractor's failure to perform under the terms of this <br /> Agreement. City is responsible far cost of replacing plants lost to vandalism; <br /> however, Contractor must prove that it was vandalism that killed the plant. See <br /> Attachment 6 for plant cap. <br /> c) Mulching of Bare Areas <br /> In all shrub areas where bare soil is visible ar where the s1u•ub is thin so the soil <br /> is visible, the Contractor shall apply Aguinaga Black Forest Floor Mulch or <br /> approved equal size 4" to 1 %x", '/z" thick minimum every other month starting <br /> in January during the third week as necessary to maintain uniform and complete <br /> coverage. Mulch is to be maintained within its boundaries. <br /> d} Fertilization <br /> 25C-25 <br /> <br />