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Pruning shall be the responsibility of the City and shall be pruned in conformance with ISA <br />guidelines. <br />6.03B Coniferous Trees <br />Pruning shall be the responsibility of the City and shall be pruned in conformance with ISA <br />guidelines. <br />6.03C Shrubs <br />The objectives of shrub pruning are the same as for trees. Shrnbs shall not be clipped into balled <br />or boxed fonns. All pruning cuts shall be made to lateral branches or buds, or flush with the <br />trunk. "Stubbing" will not be permitted. Plant replacement required due to poor pruning <br />practices shall be the responsibility of the Contractor. <br />6.04 Dividing Perennials <br />After some years, dividing plants will become necessary to maintain a pleasing density and to <br />renew plant vigor. Monitor plants yearly for clumpiness, reduced flowering, and other <br />symptoms that indicate a need for dividing. <br />When directed by the Director of Library and Recreation, or her authorized representative, dig <br />plants up, and carefully separate tubers or root masses, using a sharp knife. Prepare the planting <br />bed with fresh amendments in accordance with industry standards, using a rototiller to break up <br />clods, etc. Replant separated plants to fill the bed area with room for expansion; compost weak, <br />damaged, and excess plants. Water thoroughly after replanting. <br />6.05 Staking <br />Remove stakes as soon as they are no longer needed. Stakes and ties shall be inspected at least <br />twice a year to prevent girdling of trunks or branches, and to prevent rubbing that causes bark <br />wounds and damage to the cambium. Contractor shall train trees and shrnbs off stakes and <br />adjust stakes and ties as necessary. <br />6.06 Weed Control <br />Keep basins and areas between plants free of weeds and turf. Avoid frequent soil cultivation, as <br />it can damage shallow roots. Where there is insufficient plant material to suppress weeds, mulch <br />is preferred over spraying or mechanically removing weeds. <br />6.07 Fertilization <br />Once, late in spring, fertilize recently established plants with a soluble nitrate fertilizer. A void <br />applying fertilizer to the root ball and base of the main stem; rather, spread evenly under the <br />plant to the drip line. Rates will vary from about a cup of nitrate fertilizer (depending on <br />18 <br />Docusign Envelope ID: B1A2B84F-219F-40B7-B41B-2FF5FEF8647B