Plant Material Replacement Clause Samples

Plant Material Replacement. The Contractor will assume responsibility and liability of use of chemical controls, and shall be responsible for the replacement of any plants, turf, and trees killed or damaged by improper chemical applications. A. All creeping grasses shall be kept out of shrubs and groundcovers. B. The Contractor shall be especially careful if applying chemicals to control weeds because of possible damage to the lawn. Before such applications are made the turf should be well established and in a vigorous growth condition. All chemicals applied will be recorded and coordinated with the City. C. Broadleaf weeds in turf shall be removed selectively, without injury to the lawn grass other than slight, temporary discoloration. D. Grass weeds in lawns shall be controlled with selective post-emergence herbicides. Pre-emergent herbicide application shall be required to control crabgrass in all turf area. Scheduling for pre-emergence herbicide controls of weedy grass seeds shall be set forth in the FREQUENCY SCHEDULE. ▇. ▇▇▇▇▇ not killed with herbicides shall be removed manually. Turf and other desirable plants killed by weeds, chemicals, etc., shall be replaced at the Contractor’s expense. All replacements must be made within 7 calendar days after receiving notice from the City. F. See also WEED CONTROL and PEST CONTROL Sections above. A. The Contractor shall be responsible for the application of the appropriate chemical. B. The Contractor shall be responsible for the replacement of any plant, tree or turf area, at no cost to the City, if appropriate measures or actions were not taken to control and/or eradicate the problem. C. The City shall notify the Contractor in writing if the City has knowledge of any insect, fungus or disease problems. Preventive fungicides shall be applied as necessary. D. Insecticide and/or fungicide applications shall be recorded on the maintenance schedule and coordinated with the City’s City. See also Application of Pesticides-Use Reports above. E. Materials used shall be chemicals as approved by the State of California Department of Food and Agriculture.