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SPECIFICATIONS
"Exhibit A"
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Prepared for:
Tustin Apartments Homes
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RECEIVED
MAR 14 2014
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Takehara, LLC GROUNDS MAINTENANCE SPECIFICATIONS
EXHIBIT "A"
GROtiNDS MAINTENANCE
STATEMENT OF INTENT:
The Contractor is hereb� made a«are that O�i ner'Ajent and,'or manager anticipates that the landscape
maintenance at this site shall be of the very hi�hest quality possible.All work to he performed within the
scope of these specifications shall be strictly managed,executed and perfc�rmed by experienced personnel.
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SCOPE OF WORK:
Perform all ��ork necessary utilizing acceptable horticultural practices for the landscape maintenance of the
community. Such work includes,but is not limited to the following:
■ Molving,edging,and trimmin�of Larvn areas.
■ Trimming and pruning of plant material.
■ Weed elimination and edeing of plant beds,
■ Removal of debris fi•om site.
• Fertilization.
� MOWING TRIMMING EDGING BLOWING & CLEAN-UP
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■ Turf shall he cut at a height of two inches(2")to four inches(4")as turf type and conditions
dictate. Mowing shall he done to the frequencies specitied in the corresponding landscape
frequency chart(See Exhibit"A-1").No more than one third of the grass blade is to be removed
when cutting Contractor shall be responsible for controlling excessive grass clippings within turf
or mulched bed areas.
■ Rye turf is not to be`'scalped"any lower than two(2)inches prior to fall over seeding.(Over
seeding performed as an additional service)Maintain turf at lower end of height range during cool,
wet seasons,and at to high end of ran�e during hot, dry seasons.
■ Lake banks and retention ponds will be maintained to the waters edge. Vegetation around waters
edge will be controlled by use of chemicals,string trimmer or other mechanical means.Vegetation
around�+aters edge shouid he maintained in.a clean condition w�ith the rise and fall of the water
line.
■ Lake bank,retention ponds,pools and beds will be maintained with the mower discharge pointing
away from water or mulch, Discharging grass clippings in water or mulch is prohibited.Recycling
mowers are recommended.
■ Mower Blades are to be maintained in sharp condition.
■ Mowing pattern is to be changed weekly to prevent ruts from forming in turf.
■ Proper sized equipment is to be used for site conditions(i.e. Large mowers are not to be used in
ti�ht areas,). Where string trimmers arc used,grass must be trimmed at same height as rest of turf.
Do not scalp turf around obstacles,or damage obstacles when trimming.
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■ Excessive grass clippings will be removed as necessary during mowing process.
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' * F���u:�e�up c�r similar nonse(ective post emeraent tirill not be used to control ed�es of bed lines or
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� TM��rin�,�. Dama_e resultinQ from contractor over spray�vill be corrected within 48 llours of
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�' • -�1�turf areas adjacent to paved surfaces or structural edaes such as side���alks,walkw�ays,
�" �-i�e�ca�s.parkinQ (ots.curbing,header,retainin��i�alls.and other paved surfaces wifl be edged
��, es�en etlier time the turf is mo���ed. 5tring trirr�mers�vill not be used.
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• Plant beds u ill be edeed��ith a mechanical edQer every other time turf is mowed.
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* Plant beds at entrances to office and amenity areas will be ed�ed every time the turf is mowed.
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■ Trees or structures in turf areas will be maintained with a`'tree ring".A mechanical edger will be
r'' used to maintain these areas.
■ a(1 ed�es will have a perpendicular appearance between turf and hard lines and between turf and
bed lines. An angled or beveled appearance along turf lines is unacceptable. �
■ Blo���rs will be used to clean side���alks,curbs,and streets of organic material caused by mo�vin�, �
�� edeing.and general car traffic. j
��-EED CONTROL:
• Weedin�of plant beds u ill be performed on a weekly basis to control weed population.
■ Weed control 1�i11 be performed as necessary to eliminate weeds in open beds,ornamental plants,
' joints in walks. decks.curbs,drives,and drainage areas.
• Weed contral ��ill be performed using the appropriate manual and or chemical control methods;
inc(udin�. but not limited to applying a pre-emergent to bed areas prior to mulchinQ.
TRIMMIrG AND PRliNING:
■ Hedees. shrubs.ornamental grasses,perennials and ground cover will he pruned,trimmed,or
sheared as necessar� ro maintain the desired character and design.The trimming shall be
performed hy persons sufficiently knowledgeable�f the correct method of pruning according to
'' particular plant culture.
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AN�UAL LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE
Tustin Apartments
1. Annual Landscape Management. '
' Annual Landscape Management Monthly
Landscape Maintenance $1200.00
2. Scope of Work:
• See enclosed Takehara Frequency Schedule.
•Set enclosed Takehara Maintenance Specification.
3. Exc 1 usions:
•Flowers
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