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<br /> <br />16 <br /> <br /> <br />All ornamental plant material and ground covers shall be judiciously pruned maintaining the <br />natural structure of the plant. All vegetation shall be maintained and clear of all walkways. <br />Perform edging so that groundcover “feathers back” from border of groundcover area, forming a <br />natural appearance; do not shear or create vertical edges. <br /> <br />5.04 Watering <br /> <br />Water enough so that moisture penetrates throughout the root zone as often as necessary to <br />maintain healthy growth. <br /> <br />5.05 Dead Plant Material <br /> <br />If large sections of plant material are damaged or destroyed due to vandalism, such replacement <br />material will be provided or paid for by the City but shall be installed by the Contractor as “Extra <br />Work”. Documentation such as photos, a cost estimate, and a Public Safety report for vandalism <br />shall be provided to the City for such plant material. Receipts for all plant material provided by <br />the Contractor shall be given to the City. <br /> <br />5.06 Pest and Disease Control <br /> <br />All ornamental plant material will be inspected throughout the year to ensure against disease, <br />insect infestation, and pest damage. If an infestation occurs, appropriate plant protection shall be <br />taken. Should a pesticide be required, it shall be applied by a licensed pesticide applicator by <br />state and local regulations and as weather and environmental conditions permit. Any pruning <br />necessary to remove infested or infected material is included in this contract at no additional <br />cost. Gopher and squirrel abatement is included in the scope of work and is considered as part of <br />the basic landscape maintenance and included in this contract at no extra cost. <br /> <br />A. Prior to applying any pesticides, the Contractor shall have a “Commercial Pest <br />Control Operator’s License” as required by law. <br /> <br />B. The spray materials shall meet all Federal, State, and local requirements. <br /> <br />C. The Contractor shall use an insecticide spray that prevents or controls insect <br />infestations. <br /> <br />D. Application of pest and disease control materials shall be within the time best suited, <br />according to the manufacturer’s specifications and application rates, for the <br />eradication of the insects and diseases. <br /> <br />E. Any new or existing plants or soil that are damaged by either the lack of a needed <br />application or the over-application of controlled materials shall be replaced by the <br />Contractor at his expense. <br /> <br />Page 295 of 373