Pruning. 1. Shrubs shall be pruned as required for safety, removal of broken and diseased branches, general containment, and appearance. 2. All shrubbery shall be pruned, trimmed, thinned, and suckers removed to properly contain their size with respect to species, size of planters and the best health of the plant and/or as described in the Frequency Schedule; coordinate with City representative. 3. Pruning shall be done with sharp pruning tools and no weed eaters. 4. Prune shrubs to retain as much of the natural informal appearances as possible, consistent with intended use. Coordinate with City representative. 5. Shrubs used as formal xxxxxx or screens shall be pruned as required to present a neat appearance. 6. All pruning cuts shall be one quarter (1/4) inch above a node (bud). No projections or stubs shall be allowed to remain. 7. Pruning shall be done to maintain a well-groomed, laced-out appearance, and encourage air movement through the shrub. 8. Care shall be taken to prevent soil build-up around the crown of shrubs. 9. Contractor shall remove all clippings the same day shrubbery is pruned and prior to vacating the work site. 10. Remove any spent blossoms or dead flower stalks as required to present a neat appearance. 11. Shrubs and mounding shall not exceed 2 feet in height within areas required for vehicle sight distance depending upon roadway topography.
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Samples: Maintenance Services Agreement, Maintenance Services Agreement, Maintenance Services Agreement
