Lot 3: Pre- emergence and Post- emergence Weed Control - Landscape Plantings Provide and apply a pre- emergent
herbicide to all mulched areas around the landscape plantings, the landscape planting beds and the trees to prevent the germination and emergence of weed seed. Provide ' Gallery' by Dow AgroSciences, Inc. and ' Pendulum' by BASF Corporation or equal products ( see the attached document for
herbicide specifications) as the pre- emergent
herbicides to be used on all areas. Apply the pre- emergent
herbicides at the recommended
label rate for landscape plantings unless otherwise directed by the Department. Apply the pre- emergent
herbicide materials utilizing a " Teejet Lawn Spray Gun", manufactured by ' Spraying Systems, Inc. ' or equal. These
herbicides shall be used as pre- emergence treatment of joints in sidewalks and concrete pads. The approximate amount of area is **** square feet. The actual area shall be determined by the Department The Department will approve the
herbicide material prior to its use. The Department will direct the time and place for the application of the pre- emergent
herbicide. The areas where the pre- emergent
herbicide is to be applied will be identified by the Roadside Environment District Administrator prior to any scheduled work. Provide a post- emergent
herbicide and apply the
herbicide to all mulched areas around trees to control the
growth of unwanted vegetation. Post- emergent
herbicides may not be used in landscape planting beds. Provide Round- Up Pro by Monsanto or equal product ( see the attached document for
herbicide specifications) as the post- emergent
herbicide to be used on all areas. Apply the post- emergent
herbicides at the recommended
label rates unless otherwise directed by the Department. This
herbicide may be used for the treatment of vegetation in sidewalk joints. Treatment of vegetation in sidewalk joints shall be included in Line Item 15. Cut and remove any unwanted re-
growth vegetation located within the mulched areas around the trees. The Department will app
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.