all parts of topdressing mixture to uniform consistency. // Clean all soil plugs off of other paving when work is complete. Vertical Mowing: At completion of aerating and, with Contracting Officer's Representative's approval to proceed, vertical mow turf areas indicated on drawings with approved device to // 6 mm (1/4 inch) // 13 mm (1/2 inch) // deep above existing soil level to reduce thatch buildup, grain, and surface compaction. Remove all debris generated during this operation off site. Dethatching: At completion of aerating and, with Contracting Officer's Representative's approval to proceed, dethatch turf areas indicated on drawings with approved device to // 6 mm (1/4 inch) // 13 mm (1/2 inch) // deep below existing soil level to reduce thatch buildup, grain, and surface compaction. Remove all debris generated during this operation off site. Overseeding: Apply seed according to applicable portions of "Seed Application Method" at rates specified in "Seed Composition." MAINTENANCE Frequency: Begin maintenance immediately after plants have been installed. Inspect plants at least once week and perform required maintenance promptly. Promotion of Plant Growth and Vigor: Water, prune, fertilize, mulch, eradicate weeds, and perform other operations necessary to promote plant growth and vigor. SPEC WRITER NOTE: Select from following paragraphs below according to project conditions. Planter Beds: Weed, fertilize, and irrigate planter beds and keep pest free, pruned, and mulch levels maintained. Do not permit planter beds encroach into turf areas. Maintain edging breaks between turf areas and planter beds. Fertilize plant materials to promote healthy growth without encouraging excessive top foliar growth. Remove noxious weeds common to area from planter beds by mechanical means. Shrubs: In addition to planter bed maintenance requirements, selectively prune and shape shrubs for health and safety when following conditions exist:
all parts of topdressing mixture to uniform consistency. // Clean all soil plugs off of other paving when work is complete. Vertical Mowing: At completion of aerating and, with Contracting Officer's Representative's approval to proceed, vertical mow turf areas indicated on drawings with approved device to // 6 mm (1/4 inch) // 13 mm (1/2 inch) // deep above existing soil level to reduce thatch buildup, grain, and surface compaction. Remove all debris generated during this operation off site. Dethatching: At completion of aerating and, with Contracting Officer's Representative's approval to proceed, dethatch turf areas indicated on drawings with approved device to // 6 mm (1/4 inch) // 13 mm (1/2 inch) // deep below existing soil level to reduce thatch buildup, grain, and surface compaction. Remove all debris generated during this operation off site. Overseeding: Apply seed according to applicable portions of "Seed Application Method" at rates specified in "Seed Composition." MAINTENANCE Frequency: Begin maintenance immediately after plants have been installed. Inspect plants at least once week and perform required maintenance promptly. Promotion of Plant Growth and Vigor: Water, prune, fertilize, mulch, eradicate weeds, and perform other operations necessary to promote plant growth and vigor. SPEC WRITER NOTE: Select from following paragraphs below according to project conditions. Planter Beds: Weed, fertilize, and irrigate planter beds and keep pest free, pruned, and mulch levels maintained. Do not permit planter beds encroach into turf areas. Maintain edging breaks between turf areas and planter beds. Fertilize plant materials to promote healthy growth without encouraging excessive top foliar growth. Remove noxious weeds common to area from planter beds by mechanical means. Shrubs: In addition to planter bed maintenance requirements, selectively prune and shape shrubs for health and safety when following conditions exist:
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