MAINTENANCE - Includes mowing, edging, line trimming and blowing off of all hardscape surfaces. Does not include bagging or mowing with 21” mowers unless specified. The growing season is from the middle of March to the middle of November during which 33 mows will be performed, or February until December for 40 mows. Maintenance may also include cleaning beds and trimming shrubs if so noted in contract.

CLEAN BEDS - Removal of all identifiable weeds. All flowers planted from seed or any unusual plant must be clearly marked. The growing season is February to September during which bed cleanings will be performed once a month.

TRIM SHRUBS - Custom trimming of all specified shrubs according to accepted horticultural practice. The growing season is from April to November during which an average of 8 shrub trims will be performed. All estimates are based on monthly trimming.

TRIM GROUNDCOVER - Spring trimming of all groundcover (Asian Jasmine, Liriope, etc.). Service will be performed in March and maintained as noted in contract.

PRE-EMERGENT WEED CONTROL - Application of pre-emergent weed control according to industry standards. Includes post-emergent weed control if necessary (does not include nut grass). Will be done once in the early spring (Feb/March) to prevent summertime weeds and once in the fall (Oct/Nov) to prevent wintertime weeds. Must receive full program to receive free retreats. Application typically applied in liquid form.

FERTILIZATION - Application of professional grade fertilizer according to industry standards. Starts in April with each application 6-8 weeks apart. Dallis Grass, Crabgrass, Johnson Grass and other grassy type weeds will be treated in Bermuda dominant lawns with each fertilizer application. St. Augustine grass will be treated for Brown Patch or Take All Patch with a fungicide, if needed. Nut grass and Wild Onion treatments are not included but can be treated at an additional cost.

PRUNE CRAPE MYRTLES - Professional pruning and shaping of Crape Myrtles according to industry standards- will be performed in February.

WINTER CLEAN-UP - Leaf removal or mowing as necessary. Seven visits during non-growing season. Typically -1 in November, 2 in December, 1 in January, 2 in February, and 1 in March. All estimates are based on 7 visits.

TRIM TREES - Professional pruning and shaping of trees to be performed according to industry standard in January. (Raising the canopy only includes first 8 - 10 feet of tree).

SEASONAL COLOR - Twice-yearly change of premium 4” annual plant material. Begonias in the Spring and Pansies in the Fall are recommended.

ORNAMENTAL BED PROGRAM - Fertilization, Insecticide and Fungicide of designated plant material.

INSECT AND ANT TREATMENT - Treatment of Ants, Fleas, Grasshoppers or any other outside insect.

IRRIGATION CHECK - Complete check of system includes resetting controller -does not include repairs.

BRUSH HOG/ MOW LOT - Mows of an acre or more. Frequency to be determined on individual basis.

WINTER RYE - Annual scalping and seeding of professional grade rye seed.

ANNUAL SHRUB TRIM - Once a year pruning of shrubs.

LAWN AERIFICATION - Core aeration of turf area to renovate lawn. Includes flagging sprinkler heads.

DEEP ROOT FEEDING - Slow release nitrogen applied to trees or shrubs not receiving other fertilization.