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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 />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, '/2" 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 />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 />a) Height/Quality of Pruning <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 />20 <br />