WEEDS AND GRASSES Clause Samples

WEEDS AND GRASSES. All groundcover, turf areas, shrub beds & tree rings shall be kept reasonably free of weeds and grasses and be neatly cultivated and maintained in an orderly fashion at all times. This may be accomplished by carefully applied applications of pre­ & post emergent herbicides as pai1 of fertilizer mixtures and post-emergent herbicide spot treatments on an as-needed basis. Condition of turf is to be determined by the DISTRICT at its sole discretion. All shrub and bed areas shall be maintained each mowing service by removing all weeds, trash and other undesirable material and debris (leaf and other) to keep the area neat and tidy. This is to be accomplished through hand pulling or the careful application of a post­ emergent herbicide. AT NO TIME SHALL POST-EMERGENT HERBICIDES BE PERMITTED WHEN WEEDS HAVE ESTABLISHED THEMSELVES AS TO DOMINATE PLANTING BEDS. HAND PULLING MUST BE PERFORMED. 12JPage The CONTRACTOR shall be responsible for the replacement of ornamental plants killed or damaged by herbicide application. All fence lines shall be kept clear of landscape shrubs growing through, weeds, undesirable vines, and overhanging limbs.