Common use of Turf Maintenance Clause in Contracts

Turf Maintenance. MOWING a. Contractor shall maintain the lawn at an average height of three (3) inches. Mowing shall commence no later than ten (10) days after notification by the T.M.M., or their representative. Mowing will be performed weekly, approximately twenty-eight (28) times per year. b. Contractor shall perform all edging and/or trimming adjacent to fences, sidewalks, roads and flowerbeds concurrently with the first mowing of the season, and as necessary thereafter. This shall include weeding as necessary to maintain a neat, orderly appearance. c. Contractor shall remove and dispose of all trash, debris and related material in all areas maintained throughout the duration of this Contract. No cuttings shall be blown onto the walks or pavements. MULCHING a. Contractor shall rake, and remove all trash, weeds, and add or remove mulch to a minimum depth of no less than two (2) inches, at all mulched areas maintained. This work shall be performed within thirty (30) days after notification by the T.M.M., or their representative. Mulching will be performed four (4) times per year to maintain a visually appealing appearance throughout the contract. b. Contractor shall use a standard industry type of organic, hardwood mulch. c. When mulching has been completed, the Contractor shall notify the TMM, or their representative, to set up an onsite inspection. This inspection will determine proper depth, material, and visual appearance has been obtained. The TMM will determine if the work is acceptable and approve payment. d. If the TMM determines there are any areas that are unacceptable, the Contractor shall return and correct such areas at no additional cost to the Administration, no later than ten