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4.04 Weed Control <br />Non-irrigated turf areas shall be carefully spot-treated with selective herbicides to control <br />broadleaf weeds and weed grasses as weather and turf conditions dictate <br />4.05 Debris Control <br />Toe property shall be reviewed weekly to ensure that debris, such as bottles, papers, cartons, and <br />similar items, is disposed of to maintain a neat appearance of the grounds. <br />SECTION 5. ORNAMENTATION AND GROUND COVER <br />5.01 General <br />Toe Contractor shall maintain all ground cover, including hard fescue areas, on the site(s) <br />covered by this agreement in a healthy, thriving condition by performing the following <br />operations and other work incidental thereto: <br />5.02 Weed Control <br />Eliminate weeds, including undesirable grasses such as tall fescue, nut grass, rye, etc., preferably <br />with 1PM techniques, but also with pre-emergent herbicides and/or selective systematic <br />herbicides. Hoe weeds as little as possible since this may result in plant damage. Hand-pull <br />weeds that are not effectively controlled by chemical herbicides. <br />A. All planting beds and graveled areas shall be kept weed-free. <br />B. All debris resulting from weeding operations shall be removed from the project area <br />on the same day that the weeding operation occurs. <br />C. Should the Contractor desire to use a chemical weed control program, he shall <br />develop said program and submit it in writing as part of this bid. The City shall be <br />notified at least seven (7) days before each use. Credit for herbicide application (pre- <br />and post-emergent) will only be given when the Contractor notifies the City prior to <br />said application. <br />D. All tree wells are to be kept weed and grass-free for an area extending out a minimum <br />of 2.5 feet from the trunk of the tree in any direction. (See also Section 6.05 under <br />Tree and Shrub Care.) A three-inch layer of organic mulch should be maintained in <br />the tree wells. Care should be taken to pull mulch away from the trunk of the tree a <br />minimum of two inches. <br />5.03 Ground Cover Areas <br />15 <br />Docusign Envelope ID: B1A2B84F-219F-40B7-B41B-2FF5FEF8647B