. Spring Cleanup Pruning

Mowing/Trimming Fall Clean Up

Grounds Policing Turf Care

Field/Drainage Basin Mowing Flower Installation

Weed Control Terms & Conditions

Maintenance Services: Standard Specifications

Spring Cleanup & Mulch Installation: All ornamental grasses will be cut back as needed. Mulch beds & tree saucers will be edged to provide a manicured appearance. Debris such as leaves, branches, seed pods, trash, etc. will be removed from the lawn & landscape areas. Existing mulch will be cultivated. In some cases, old mulch will have to be removed, and this will be an additional cost above and beyond normal spring cleanup costs. Pre-emergent weed control will be applied to the landscape areas to slow early spring weed growth. Apply shrub and groundcover fertilizer. New mulch will be installed at a depth of 2-3”.

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Mowing, Trimming, & Edging: All lawn areas will be mowed on a 7-10 day cycle, weather permitting, April – October. In the case of 3 consecutive rain days, mowing services for that cycle may not occur, but will be performed during the next scheduled cycle. In the case of slow growth or drought stress, mowing intervals may be extended. ALC will determine the mowing schedule. ALC will use various techniques such as mulching, bagging, or vacuuming to prevent a clipping buildup. All turf will be mowed at a height that will not remove more than 1/3 of the total grass blade. All obstacles or areas not accessible with a large mower will be “trimmed” with a mechanical string trimmer. All concrete edges will be edged with a mechanical blade edger. Paver brick & asphalt paving cannot be edged with a steel blade edger due to their construction, but will be edged with a string trimmer. Edging is performed in conjunction with the mowing service, no less than one time per month during the mowing season. All excess clippings & debris will be blown from paved areas upon completion of mowing service. Cool season mowing will be performed once in November and once in December.

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Grounds Policing: All debris encountered while mowing will be picked up in conjunction with the mowing service. Debris found in landscape areas will be removed during weeding, pruning, and other landscape maintenance visits. After the normal mowing season, sweeping of paved areas, parking lots, changing of trashcan liners, and general cleanup of trash and debris will be performed on a weekly basis.

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Field Mowing / Drainage Basin Mowing: Rough mowing of common field areas, rough terrain, drainage swales, and the like. Exact specifications included with pricing information. This service is typically not performed in conjunction with normal mowing service unless otherwise noted.

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Weed Control / Bed Maintenance: A program of bed maintenance will be implemented to keep your landscape areas manicured and clean. Manual and chemical weed control will be implemented to control weed growth on the property. All landscape areas, hardscapes, etc. will be treated. All beds will be mechanically edged and mulch will be cultivated as needed. Any suckers on tree roots will be cut and any debris or trash in beds will be removed. The ALC program is based on a minimum of 8 visits, monthly from April through November. Additional visits & increased frequencies are available upon request. These services are performed by our “detail” crews and not typically in conjunction with mowing services.

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Pruning: ALC uses a program of 3 seasonal pruning visits. All plant material under 16’ in overall height will be pruned in a manner as to promote healthy and vigorous growth, while endeavoring to retain the plants natural form. Removal of dead or diseased plant material, or low, dangerous limbs may be done as needed. No drastic pruning will be done without consultation with the Owner. ALC will not haphazardly prune plant material into geometric shapes. ALC requires the authority to determine the pruning schedule of all plant material. The following is a general guideline of our pruning schedule:

Ø Winter / Early Spring: Heavy pruning of deciduous plant material. Thinning of tree crowns, removal of crossing branches and sucker growth. Thinning of hedges and removal of undesirable growth. Cut back of perennials & grasses if needed. This pruning may be done in conjunction with early spring cleanup.

Ø Summer: Removal of spring growth from evergreens to maintain size and shape. Pruning of certain flowering shrubs to maintain the following seasons flowers. Some prolific growers may be heavily cut back at this time to allow the plant to regenerate over the remaining growing season.

Ø Fall: Removal of any additional summer growth. Special attention is paid to the overall size & shape of the plant. Removal of any suckers or shoots. Perennials will be cut back as needed. This pruning may be done in conjunction with the fall cleanup program.

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Fall Cleanup: A complete cleanup of the site is to include all leaves and other debris such as fallen limbs, fruit, and seedpods. This cleanup will take place as trees defoliate in November and December. Additional cleanups are available at an additional cost upon your request. Atlantic Landscape Company will endeavor to collect and remove all leaves from the site. Due to our inability to control Mother Nature, we cannot be responsible for debris blown onto the site after cleanups are complete.

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Turf Care: ALC uses a 3 Step program to provide weed control, healthy color, and strong root growth to lawn areas. Treatments may sometimes be altered due to weather conditions. Treatments of all fungus, disease, & insect problems are done on an as needed basis and costs can only be determined at that time. Our standard program is:

Ø Early Spring: Crabgrass Control, Broadleaf Weed Control, Slow Release Fertilizer

Ø Late Spring: Broadleaf Weed Control, Slow Release Fertilizer

Ø Fall: Broadleaf Weed Control, Slow Release Fertilizer

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Flower Installation: ALC uses a program of 2 seasonal plantings to add color to high profile areas. Each planting includes removal of previous planting, tilling, grading, and soil amendment as needed, and a topdressing of mulch as needed. Plantings will be watered at the time of installation. Additional watering services are available at an additional cost. The following is a general guideline of our planting schedule:

Ø Summer Planting: Wave Petunias installed in May. 4” pot plants installed on 6” centers, 4 plants per square foot.

Ø Fall Planting: Winter Pansies installed in October. 4” pot plants installed on 6” centers, 4 plants per square foot.

ADDITIONAL OPTIONS

Ø Spring Bulbs: Spring flowering bulbs are installed in the Fall prior to blooming. Typically daffodil & tulip mix, bulbs installed on 6” centers, 4 bulbs per square foot.

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TERMS & CONDITIONS

TERMS & CONDITIONS
Contractor is fully licensed to carry out the terms of this Agreement and insured for such operations. All employees are covered under workmen's compensation insurance. A valid insurance certificate will be furnished upon receipt of a signed contract.

Contractor reserves the right to employ other fully licensed and insured contractors to assist in the completion of some areas of this contract when necessary. All employees of such Contractor shall have full workmen's compensation coverage.

All spray applications will be supervised by state licensed applicators.

Contractor shall not be liable for any injury or claim to owner, tenants, employees, business invitees, or licensees of tenant, resident, or any other person for injury that may be suffered due to any hazard or condition not directly caused by the gross negligence of Contractor.

Contractor is not responsible for delays in service due to inclement weather, vehicles blocking areas, construction, and any natural occupancy of other delay beyond Contractor's control.

This Contract provides for the cleanup and removal of landscape debris generated by work performed by Contractor operations. At no time will the Contractor be liable for removal of illegal dumped or toxic waste as well as any pre-existing mulch, compost, etc.

This Contract may be canceled by either party, with or without cause, after providing (30) days written notice to the other party. At the time of cancellation, all fees shall be prorated and all balances due shall be immediately due and payable.

Any alterations or deviations from amendments to this Agreement will require written orders from Owner and may result in increased costs. Owner should supply Contractor with the name of individual who may be contacted, so that the Contractor may be advised if there is any question on whether or not a service is to be performed.

Any dispute in charges or quality of service must be brought to Contractor's attention immediately. Failure to pay an invoice does not constitute registering a complaint. In the event that a customer does not have a complaint with the quality of Contractor's services or performances as specified, said complaint must be submitted in writing to the Contractor. The Contractor must be allowed ten (10) days to rectify the situation.

All services will be billed monthly and payment in full is due within ten (10) days from the date of the invoice. A service charge will be incurred on all accounts not paid within the thirty (30) day period at a rate of two percent (2%) per month (24% per annum) or any fraction thereof for a partial monthly period. In the event an invoice is not paid with sixty (60) days of the dates of such invoice for any reason, Contractor's obligation to perform under this agreement shall become null and void at the option of the Contractor. Legal action will be taken on all accounts not paid within ninety (90) days of the invoice date.

The Contractor reserves the right to alter pricing with prior written notice and approval from owner.
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Atlantic Landscape Company
800 A Street • Wilmington Riverfront District • Wilmington, DE 19801
phone 302.661.1950 • fax 302.661.1955
e-mail info@atlantic-companies.net

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