Pruning and Care of Shrubs and Young Trees Sample Clauses

Pruning and Care of Shrubs and Young Trees. 6.3.1 Once a year, the Contractor shall undertake the pruning and care of a variety of different species of shrubs at the locations shown in the Appendices. The Contractor’s attention is drawn to the fact that the method and timing of shrub pruning differs according to the species and cultivars of the shrubs. Appendix 1 of this Specification – “Guidelines for the pruning of Shrubs” details the timing and method of pruning for each classification of shrub. Any change to this guidelines set out in Appendix 1 must only be undertaken with the prior written approval of the Supervising Officer. The works of pruning and care shall be undertaken in accordance with the guidelines for pruning of shrubs set out in Appendix 1 of this Specification and in accordance with the following requirements:- (a) Prune each shrub as appropriate to the species to produce a healthy and vigorous shrub with a strong framework. When pruning the shape and balance shall be maintained ensuring the maximum amount of flowering wood is produced. (b) Shrubs causing nuisance by overhanging or obscuring sight lines, paths or roadways at the time of pruning specified or at any other time shall be cut back by the Contractor to the line of the path, road or to clear sight lines. Care must be taken by the Contractor however to avoid a ‘vertical clipped hedge effect’ at the path or road edge or along sight lines by making cuts to produce a natural shaped appearance. Sections 4.2.1 and 4.2.2 relating to safety during hedge cutting shall apply to the pruning of shrubs. (c) pruning shall be carried out using sharp secateurs and hand saws. Cuts shall be cleanly made without damaging or tearing the stem and the Supervising Officer shall be notified by the contractor of any occurrence of disease or fungus. (d) where shrubs have been incorrectly pruned, the Contractor shall make good, carrying out remedial pruning or replacing the plant as required by the Supervising Officer and such work will be carried out by the Contractor without additional payment. (e) All suckers shall be removed from graft stock, by cutting them back level with source stem or root. 6.3.2 The Contractor shall, immediately upon completion of pruning of shrubs in a particular bed, separate diseased arisings and deliver to and dispose of at a properly licensed disposal site. All non-diseased arisings shall be disposed of as agreed with the Supervising Officer. Immediately upon completion of the pruning the Contractor shall rake over e...