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Contractor shall not apply new mulch material against trunks or plant stems but will taper down to the soil at those locations. In all locations where the existing mulch bed is in contact with a paved surface (i.e., sidewalks, roadway edges, or curbing and driveways), Contractor shall lightly trench the mulch-hard surface bed line to better contain the existing and applied mulch.\nE. Contractor shall rake or sweep mulch off paved areas and turfgrass into beds as the mulch application progresses. Contractor shall rake smooth any mounded areas so that depth does not exceed 3 inches.\nF. 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Delivery of mulch shall be coordinated so that it is not dumped on natural or turf areas. Mulch should be maintained to a depth of approximately 2-4 inches. Replacement mulch may be added to existing materials so long as the total mulch layer does not exceed approximately 4 inches. Where there are drainage problems or wetter soil conditions, a thinner layer of mulch shall be used. Mulch shall be pulled away from the base of trees and shrubs to expose the stem and root- flare and not contribute to plant damage. Mulch shall be placed so that smaller plants, perennials, and groundcovers are not completely covered by mulch. This replenishment shall be accomplished twice per year, once in February and once in October while this Agreement is in effect. Mulching shall be done in a manner consistent with the standards found in the Town\u2019s Design and Development Manual. Acceptable Mulch Types and Descriptions: \u2022 Hardwood Mulch \u2013 Triple shredded hardwood mulch. \u2022 Long-Leaf Pine Straw Mulch \u2013 Clean and free of twigs, branches, pine cones, and inert material. 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This path will have a radius of three (3) feet, measured from the base of the tree. This ring shall be cleared of all growth and debris, delineated with landscape edging (to hold the mulch in place), and filled with mulch. 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Mulch shall be broken corncobs, wood chips, chopped bark, size No. 5 gravel, or crushed stone, in accordance with the Department\u2019s standards. Wood chip mulch shall be placed per the Department\u2019s standards in all plant basins. Mulch shall not contain anything that would inhibit growth of the replacement plantings. Mulch shall be capable of matting together to resist scattering by the wind. Developer may shred or grind any on-site woody plant material for use as mulch, as long as the species present do not produce growth-inhibiting substances that might jeopardize the new plantings. The stockpiling of mulch shall be carefully planned to prevent combustion from generated heat.", "hash": "efc3f451ce91afe7dad9953623d36258", "id": 5}, {"size": 4, "samples": [{"hash": "MGdCvWSwfK", "uri": "/contracts/MGdCvWSwfK#mulching", "label": "Price Agreement for Tree Procurement, Planting, and Maintenance Services", "score": 34.490940094, "published": true}, {"hash": "jmtgcVAPkeq", "uri": "/contracts/jmtgcVAPkeq#mulching", "label": "Price Agreement", "score": 34.4575996399, "published": true}, {"hash": "ieazyhT7g5g", "uri": "/contracts/ieazyhT7g5g#mulching", "label": "Price Agreement", "score": 27.7460651398, "published": true}], "snippet_links": [{"key": "noxious-weed-seed", "type": "definition", "offset": [101, 118]}, {"key": "foreign-material", "type": "clause", "offset": [136, 152]}, {"key": "other-material", "type": "clause", "offset": [154, 168]}, {"key": "discretion-of-the-city", "type": "clause", "offset": [192, 214]}, {"key": "not-required", "type": "definition", "offset": [410, 422]}, {"key": "planting-strip", "type": "definition", "offset": [433, 447]}], "snippet": "i. The Proposer shall supply mulch. Mulch shall be hemlock bark, shredded medium grind size, free of noxious weed seed, debris, and all foreign material. Other material may be approved at the discretion of the City.\nii. Mulch shall be applied to newly planted trees. Lay mulch down in a uniform 3-inch-thick layer, 3 inches away from the tree trunk, around the tree to the outer edge of the berm. If a berm is not required, due to a planting strip 4 feet or less wide, the mulch shall be applied to the edge of the planting strip or cutout.", "hash": "7ad2189affe5d71388301e1f0b07219d", "id": 3}, {"size": 4, "samples": [{"hash": "8Pi0dfHEnkz", "uri": "/contracts/8Pi0dfHEnkz#mulching", "label": "Landscape Maintenance Contract", "score": 28.0882949829, "published": true}, {"hash": "7l858L6ng5V", "uri": "/contracts/7l858L6ng5V#mulching", "label": "Landscape Maintenance Contract", "score": 27.848733902, "published": true}, {"hash": "ej66NMWIZrX", "uri": "/contracts/ej66NMWIZrX#mulching", "label": "Landscape Maintenance Contract", "score": 27.8199863434, "published": true}], "snippet_links": [{"key": "at-all-times", "type": "definition", "offset": [47, 59]}, {"key": "the-cost", "type": "clause", "offset": [78, 86]}, {"key": "unit-price", "type": "clause", "offset": [166, 176]}, {"key": "maintenance-of", "type": "clause", "offset": [181, 195]}], "snippet": "A three inch layer of mulch must be maintained at all times in the bed areas. The cost for mulch, including labor, equipment and incidentals shall be included on the unit price for Maintenance of Planted Beds.", "hash": "fe0177676dcd1a297c1df2dd78a1982c", "id": 4}, {"size": 2, "samples": [{"hash": "jRezJGllrSz", "uri": "/contracts/jRezJGllrSz#mulching", "label": "Professional Services", "score": 21.1656398773, "published": true}, {"hash": "ckj2GnyeJTF", "uri": "/contracts/ckj2GnyeJTF#mulching", "label": "Professional Services", "score": 21.1656398773, "published": true}], "snippet_links": [{"key": "in-place", "type": "clause", "offset": [11, 19]}, {"key": "asphalt-binder", "type": "clause", "offset": [71, 85]}, {"key": "approved-by", "type": "clause", "offset": [114, 125]}, {"key": "the-engineer", "type": "definition", "offset": [126, 138]}, {"key": "application-of", "type": "clause", "offset": [289, 303]}, {"key": "adjacent-to", "type": "definition", "offset": [421, 432]}, {"key": "resulting-from", "type": "definition", "offset": [462, 476]}, {"key": "at-no-cost", "type": "definition", "offset": [505, 515]}, {"key": "the-owner", "type": "clause", "offset": [519, 528]}], "snippet": "Hold mulch in place by light disking, a very thin covering of topsoil, asphalt binder, or other adhesive material approved by the Engineer. Where mulches have been secured by the asphalt binder method, it will not be permissible to walk on the slopes after the binder has been applied. In application of asphalt binder material, take every precaution to guard against damaging or disfiguring structures or property on or adjacent to the areas worked. 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Contractor shall maintain all mulch/ground cover areas and add as needed. Contractor shall notify District when mulch is needed. District will provide mulch to contractor for use.", "hash": "c76129e4dcd2eca04d532be59790d2d6", "id": 8}, {"size": 2, "samples": [{"hash": "1R1PCUmPMmQ", "uri": "/contracts/1R1PCUmPMmQ#mulching", "label": "Landscape Maintenance Agreement", "score": 32.9030914307, "published": true}, {"hash": "hMhNCsZIxss", "uri": "/contracts/hMhNCsZIxss#mulching", "label": "Services Agreement", "score": 31.961435318, "published": true}], "snippet_links": [{"key": "additional-service", "type": "definition", "offset": [24, 42]}, {"key": "will-provide", "type": "clause", "offset": [52, 64]}, {"key": "customer-request", "type": "definition", "offset": [96, 112]}, {"key": "additional-cost", "type": "definition", "offset": [119, 134]}], "snippet": "Mulch is provided as an additional service. 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Bituminous binder material may be sprayed on the mulched slop areas from either the top or the bottom of the slope. 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It typically specifies the type, depth, and placement of mulch, as well as the timing and methods for its installation, such as using organic or inorganic materials around plants or landscaped zones. This clause ensures that mulching is performed consistently and effectively, promoting soil moisture retention, weed suppression, and overall landscape health."}, "json": true, "cursor": ""}}