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<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> for cost of replacing plants lost to vandalism; however, Contractor must <br /> prove that it was vandalism that killed the plant. The plans shall be <br /> planted at appropriate spacing so as to achieve complete coverage once <br /> the plant is 2/3rds mature. Any plants planted by City/others must be <br /> maintained by contractor. Contractor must notify City within 30 days if <br /> plants planted by City/others begin to decline. <br /> C) Mulching of Bare Areas <br /> <br /> In all groundcover areas where bare soil is visible or where the <br /> groundcover is thin so the soil is visible, the Contractor shall apply AG <br /> Organics, Inc. AG203 Nutri Mulch 2"-3" or approved equal, ''/z" thick <br /> minimum quarterly (every third week of January, April, July, and <br /> October) and as necessary to maintain uniform and complete coverage. <br /> Mulch is to be removed and completely replaced with fresh mulch every <br /> July. <br /> d) Fertilization <br /> <br /> The Contractor shall fertilize all shrub areas once per year (first week in <br /> April) per the City's agronomic plan (Attachment 4). <br /> 4. Tree Care <br /> <br /> a) Height/Quality of Pruning <br /> <br /> In the first week of August of each year the Contractor shall routinely <br /> Class 1 prune all trees up to a height of fifteen (15) feet. All trees within <br /> the scope of work shall be maintained to keep the natural integrity and <br /> shapes of the trees. Pruning shall be accomplished in a manner that will <br /> ensure that each individual tree is Class I pruned as set forth in the City <br /> of Santa Ana Tree Pruning/trimming and Stump Removal Specifications <br /> (see Attachment 3). In addition, the Director may require the Contractor <br /> to remove or prevent encroachment of trees into the public right of way <br /> where the tree blocks vision or is considered undesirable. Low branches <br /> overhanging sidewalks shall be trimmed to a height of nine (9) feet <br /> above finish grade. Young trees needing pruning/trimming, training, and <br /> shaping to develop caliper and a strong structural framework may have <br /> low branching laterals and or appropriate sucker growth. Contractor <br /> shall remove hangers under 15" and fallen limbs 80 lbs. or less. <br /> b) Staking, Tying and Guying <br /> All trees requiring staking shall be securely staked at all times with <br /> stakes and rubber cinch ties approved by the Director. Rubber hoses and <br /> wire are not permitted ties. All stakes shall be set perpendicular to <br /> prevailing winds unless designated otherwise by the Director. Tree <br /> stakes shall also be set a consistent distance away from the trunk of the <br /> tree (minimum six (6) inches) to reduce abrasion and cell elongation. <br /> The tops of all tree stakes shall be removed approximately three (3) <br /> <br /> <br /> 20 <br /> 251-30 <br />