AMERICAN CEMETERY MAINTENANCE AND BURIAL

F . Snails and slugs shall be controlled by the use of an approved non-arsenical metaldehyde bait as prescribed by a qualified pest control advisor. G. Gopher and ground squirrel abatement shall be done per 1PM standards. 5.07 Wa terin g Contractor shall submit proposed cool-season and warm-season watering schedules. 5.08 Fertil iz in g Ground cover and ornamental plants shall be fertilized in agreement with the attached frequency schedule. Contractor shall provide said fertilizer. Fertilization application will be based on a soil analysis or the recommendation of the Project Administrator. City staff will be the final authority for the type and quantity of fertilizer to be applied. 5.09 Mulching The Contractor shall provide and maintain mulch at a depth of three inches (3 ") in all planting areas which are mulched on the commencement date of this agreement or for which mulch is determined to be necessary by the Project Administrator due to the Contractor's replacement of plants. Mulching material shall be organic, chipped wood mulch, or other such material as approved by the City. Mulch shall not be artificially colored . Mulch shall be supplied by the City and will be available at the Operations Yard at 3333 Busch Road. Mulch shall be applied as necessary at the direction of the Project Administrator and shall be paid for as "Extra Work", except where noted as otherwise. SECTION 6. TREES AND SHRUBS CARE 6.01 General Maintain trees and shrubs in thriving condition by performing all necessary operations. 6.02 Wa t ering Plants should not be watered until a moisture check has been made of representative plants in the landscape. Use a probe or other tool to check the moisture in the root ball and the soil surrounding the root ball. Also, the need for water should dictate the frequency of watering by an automatic or manual irrigation system. 6.03 Pruning 6.03A Broadleaf Trees 17 Docusign Envelope ID: B1A2B84F-219F-40B7-B41B-2FF5FEF8647B