6200 12TH DR SE 2020-10-22 - Laserfiche WebLink

July: • Mulch mow all turf areas weekly. • Prune vines as needed to keep out of window recesses or if vines are extending above the first story (12 feet above main floor level). August: • Mulch mow all turf areas weekly. • Add new mulch to planters where the mulch depth has been reduced to less than 2 inches (5 cm) thick. Mulch not required where shrubs or groundcover completely hide the soil surface from view. September: • Mulch mow all turf areas weekly. • Prune vines as needed to keep out of window recesses or if vines are extending above the first story (12'). • Fertilize all landscape areas except for rain garden/bio-retention areas in September or early October. The fertilization of shrubs/groundcover areas may be eliminated when the plants reach maturity or completely fill the planters, without space between them. Written authorization from the owner's representative is required before the fertilization may be eliminated from the required work. • Inventory all plant materials. Inventory shall include an exact count of all shrubs and trees, itemized by planter. Replace any dead or missing plants subject to the terms of these specifications. • Prune perennial bulbs back to ground level as soon as leaf blades yellow and wilt (from June through October, depending on bulb type). Maintain 2 inches of mulch on ground surface over bulbs to insulate from cold and prevent winter weed growth. October: • Mulch mow all turf areas twice per month. • Have backflow preventer (on irrigation water supply)tested annually by approved plumbing technician. • Turn off and prepare irrigation system for winter. Make sure backflow preventer is well-insulated or drained prior to first freeze. Blow out pipes using compressed air in areas where freezing could result in breakage. Drain drip irrigation tines as