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SECTION VII <br /> VINES <br /> Vines shall be encouraged to grow and flourish by continually maintaining proper care in accordance with AHS <br /> Standards. <br /> A. General Specifications <br /> 1. Vines and espalier plants shall be checked and removed as needed to allow for proper growth. <br /> The contractor shall secure vines with appropriate ties to promote directional growth on <br /> supports. The contractor shall not use nails to secure vines on masonry walls. <br /> 2. Pruning of vines shall be in accordance with good horticultural practices, as defined by the AHS <br /> Standards `Pruning and Training' manual, latest edition. <br /> 3. Vines shall be pruned only to allow for new growth to develop and to control/direct plant size. <br /> 4. No more than 1/3rd of the vines should be pruned at any given time unless directed by the CR. <br /> 5. The contractor shall have deep water vines in pockets not provided with sprinklers, as required <br /> to promote optimum growth. <br /> 6. Weed control shall be applied monthly to control all emergent weeds. In some instances, weeds <br /> may be removed by mechanical means as approved by the CR. <br /> a. The use of pre-emergent is strongly recommended to control broadleaf and grassy weeds. <br /> 7. Any paper or litter that accumulates in vines and surrounding areas shall be picked up daily. <br /> 8. Mulch shall be applied to all planting areas two (2) times per year, as necessary, once in the <br /> spring (Apr-Jun), and again in the fall (Sep-Nov). <br /> 9. Vines shall not be allowed to grow past the designated area. All areas explored by the vine <br /> outside of the planting area shall be removed at the Contractor's expense. Any structural <br /> damage done by excessive vine growth shall be restored within one (1) week at Contractor's <br /> expense. <br /> RFP 23-151 Landscape Maintenance Services Page 46 of 135 <br />