STATEMENT OF WORK:

Areas of standing water shall not be mowed, as the ground over all appearance is most important

St. Augustine cut lowest at 3.5 inches yearly; summer may require higher settings.

Basic Monthly Service:  (Approx. 42 Visits per Year)

Growing Season: April thru October.  Mowing of all turf areas once a week, in varying patterns to minimize rutting, removal of 1/3 blade height.

Dormant Season: November thru March.  Mowing of all turf areas once every other week or as needed to maintain a neat overall appearance.

Edging: Metal Edging of all grass borders to plant & garden beds kept to a consistent border, cement or asphalt areas with a stick edger (metal blade) to include all curbs, patios, sidewalks, roadways  & driveways.

Weed Eater: Nylon String Trimmer of tall grass, not mowed, around building perimeter, sprinkler heads, etc; careful attention around Tree & Citrus Trunks, so not to “Ring” them. Every “Other” Visit on water or ponds edges, NO Round Up Ever Used in these Areas.

Blowing:  Lawn debris, grass clippings, dirt shall be blown in a considerable fashion so as not to be noticeable in entrance ways or on cars, curbs, sidewalks, patios, etc.

Litter & General Maintenance: Clean up and disposal of normal litter, trash & debris on Turf Areas.  Storm Damage is Extra.  Excessive Litter Removal may be Extra.  Excessive litter or debris (Palm Fronds) WILL require extra itemize billing on the Monthly Invoicing.

Full Service:

Extra’s Which Can Be Included with Monthly Billing

Bed Weed Control:  General Hand pulling of weeds in noticeable Bed Areas, to keep the beds in a fairly clean state of appearance (75-85%). Round Up in areas as necessary, not performed on windy days to prevent drift or on Water Edges, general weed control with Round -Up in the cement crevices, bed areas, A/C area etc. Yearly re mulching must be performed to assist in keeping the beds neat looking and prevent weed growth.

  Additional Detail Hand Weeding REQUIRES itemized monthly extra charge.

Vines & Ground Cover:  Kept in a uniform manner, neat and trimmed off the shrubs.

Trimming of Shrubs, Hedges & Oak Trees: 4 times yearly, certain shrubs may not be trimmed in the winter months; trimming shall be performed in a manner that is healthy & beneficial to the plant. Lower Tree Branches kept 6’ above ground or hard surfaces. Oak Tree branches kept to 7-8 feet above ground height.

Premium Palm Trimming: Premium Smaller Landscape Palms (under 10’) such as Sago, Robellini &Queens kept in a neat clean state, with yellowing to brown fronds removed.  Hard Trimmed Each Spring.

Additional Services Available:

 Billed Separately When Requested- Serviced

Mulching:  Red Mulch, Cyprus or Pine Bark in all bed, shrub, tree & palm areas, approximately 2-3" thick. . MULCH IS THE BEST PROTECTION FOR WEED FREE BEDS!

Irrigation:  Inspection (Access to pump & timer required) Repairs due to normal wear or other repairs shall be itemized and added to monthly billing

Spring or Fall Clean-Up: Late February or Mid October Hard Pruning or Bed Clean Up & Mulched

Shrub Hard Pruning: MUST be billed separate usually performed November or March

Petite Oleander, Thryallis, Hibiscus & Crape Myrtles Trimming:  Hard Pruned late February.

Fertilization & Pest Control: We suggest Fertilization, Weed & Pest 6 Applications per Year for the Turf, 4 for Shrubs, 1 for Premium Palms in Spring with a Summer Optional if Yellowing Occurs in the Fronds. Ornamental Grasses: Hard Trimmed to about 6” Late February to Inspire New Green Growth.

Palm & Tree Trimming:  Exterior Taller Canary, Coconut, Sable, Palmetto & Washingtonian Palms trimmed to a Normal 9-3 O’clock position with Debris Removal. Oak Tree Clean outs. Failure to have Palms trimmed Yearly may require itemized extra billing when excessive Fronds litter bed or turf areas!

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