Lot 6: Pruning/Shearing of Landscape Plantings - Shrubs ( Individual) Prune landscape plantings as required. This will encompass the shortening of the shrub branches in proportion to their growth for the purpose of proper plant balance. When hand pruning, cut all branches with a slanting cut just
above a live and healthy bud. Remove branches that are dead, broken, diseased or badly bruised or branches that are interfering with or hindering the healthy growth of the plant with a clean cut made flush with the collar of the branch. When mechanically sheering, take care not to remove more growth than needed as to ensure proper plant health and balance. The Department will
direct the time and place for the pruning of landscape plantings ( shrubs). The areas where the pruning and/or sheering is to be performed will be identified by the Roadside
Environment District Administrator prior to scheduled work. An approximate number of shrubs for pruning is twenty ( 20). The actual number shall be determined by the Department.
Lot 7: Pruning/Shearing of Mass Landscape Plantings - Shrubs Prune landscape mass plantings ( shrubs) as required. This will encompass the shortening of the branches of the shrubs in proportion to their growth for the purpose of proper plant balance. When hand pruning, cut all branches with a slanting cut just
above a live and healthy bud. Remove branches that are dead, broken, diseased, or badly bruised, or branches that are interfering with or hindering the healthy growth of the plant with a clean cut made flush with the collar of the branch. When mechanically sheering, take care not to remove more growth than needed to ensure proper plant health and balance. The Department will
direct the time and the place for the pruning of landscape plantings ( shrubs). The areas where the pruning or sheering is to be performed will be identified ( marked) by the Roadside
Environment District Administrator prior to scheduled work. The approximate amount of area is **** square feet. The actual area shall be determined by the Department
Lot 8: Pruning of Landscape Plantings - Trees Prune trees as required. This will encompass the shortening of branches in proportion to their growth for the purpose of making a well proportioned tree with proper balance. Trees may be from twelve feet ( 12') to thirty five ( 35') in height. Cut all branches with a slanting cut just
above a live and healthy bud. Remove branches that are dead, broken, diseased or badly bruised or branches that are interfering with or hindering the healthy growth of the tree with a clean cut made flush with the collar of the branch. Take care in pruning to preserve the natural character of the tree. Prune evergreens only to the extent of removing broken or damaged branches. Do not perform under- trimming or heading- back procedures. The Department will
direct the time and place for the pruning of trees. The areas where the pruning is to be performed will be identified by the Roadside
Environment District Administrator prior to any scheduled work. An approximate number of trees for pruning is ten ( 10). The actual number shall be determined by the Department.