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Landscaping Services for Phases 1, 3, and Common Areas

May 1 2024, through November 30 2026

A. Lawn Cutting

1. Mow all lawn _areas as needed during the growing season (approximately 25-27 cuttings) to height no lower than 2.5" and no greater than 3" depending on time of year and weather conditions.
2. All area around shrubs, trees, walkways, foundations, decks and other structural improvements will be trimmed for a neat appearance. Driveways sidewalks, and roadways will be swept free of grass cuttings and dirt. All clippings and debris shall be removed from premises.
3. Grass clippings are to be raked and removed from all lawn areas whenever they are excessive and tend to smother existing grass. All grass clippings are to be removed from all mulched tree and.shrub beds. These materials are not to be placed within the HOA's dumpsters or on the HOA's grounds.
4. All walkway edges will be trimmed for a neat appearance at the time of each mowing.
5. Lawn cutting shall be limited to the hours between 8:30 am and 6:30 pm and performed on weekdays only, unless other arrangements are agreed to in writing by the Board of Directors or its Management Agent.
6. Mowing of steeply sloped areas, such as around some fire hydrants, shall only be done by hand mower. Areas where the grass is sparse are to be mowed only with hand mowers.

B. Seeding

Bare spots (not damage from snowplows) shall be scratched up and seeded with topsoil or repaired with sod. It is the Vendor's responsibility to recommend methods of correction of bare areas

C. Weeding

All mulched areas and treed areas are to be thoroughly weeded bi-monthly during the season. This includes the removal of weeds including, but not limited to, poison ivy, grape vines, and Virginia creeper growing up tree trunks. Where such climbing weeds extend into the crown of trees, the severing of such vines near the ground level will suffice. Also to be thoroughly weeded are in and around dumpster areas, pool area, tennis courts, steps/stairs, all trees, sidewalks, asphalt cracks, curbs and retaining walls. Weeding is to be performed a minimum of fourteen (14) times from April to October 31 st. Non-weed plants removed will be replaced by the vendor.

D. Shrub Trimming

All shrubs/plantings and trees are to be trimmed and pruned of dead branches two (2) times during the season to maintain proper shape and uniformity of appearance (1st trimming, late June; 2nd trimming, September/early October). At each trimming, the suckers or shoots will be removed from all trees. Walkways and entrances are to remain clear and accessible throughout the season whether obstruction results from a large mature tree's limb or from new growth on shrubs or trees. Professional knowledge of correct trimming/pruning methods and of plant types is required. All branches and clippings are to be removed from the premises by the end of the working day. Plants damaged by the Vendor will be replaced at the vendor's expense.

E. Spring Clean-up

Grounds will be raked to remove papers, cigarettes, branches, leaves, and debris. Driveways shall be cleaned of accumulated debris, dirt and leaves. Bare turf areas shall be seeded after raking but shall not coincide with first weed control application.

F. Fall Clean-up

To be conducted as needed at end of season to ensure that all HOA grounds are clean and neat in appearance. Such work shall entail the removal of all fallen leaves and branches, the removal of all debris, papers, and accumulations on the ground, in the mulch beds and at entrance.

Additional work can be requested by a homeowner. Hourly charge for additional work: $75.00 per man per hour. To require additional work, please use the Landscaping and Snow Removal Issues page.  That will direct your request directly to CYC, who will in turn, contact the landscaper.

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