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of application, chemical formulations, applicators' names and weather conditions). ST. AUGUSTINE TURF (in addition to specifications) We will maintain turf areas in a healthy, growing, green, trim condition by performing the following operations: Mowing - Mowing is to be performed weekly at 3.5 inches. Fertilization: a. Turf areas — Applying fertilizer a minimum 4 times a year: March, June, September and mid November. b. Shrubs and Ground Cover Beds — Applying fertilizer 4 times a year. c. Trees — Applying fertilizer 3 times a year until /unless the individual tree reaches or exceeds a 3" caliper in a turf planting. At this time, no additional fertilizer will be applied (feeder roots will absorb fertilizer applied to the turf). d. Palms — Applying fertilizer 4 times a year: every 3 months with a Palm special mix. Should a palm develop nutrient deficiency, we will be responsible for correcting the deficiency. e. Fertilizers are to be applied to turf, groundcover, shrub, flowerbeds, palms and trees throughout this project as stated in the contract herein to maintain a green and healthy growing condition at all times. f. Additional fertilizer may be indicated to adjust a specific nutrient deficiency i.e. iron, magnesium or others. g. Fertilizer to be used will vary according to the time of year, weather conditions and the condition of the plant material. Florida Turf will provide City designee with fertilization formulation and application schedule prior to use. Chemical Pest Control: a. Ant treatments shall be made with every week (52) times a year. Dethatching: Once per year in March or within 60 days of commencement. MULCH MATERIAL (in addition to specifications) We will supply all materials, labor and equipment. Mulching material shall meet requirements of "FS Q -P 166E. Class B" for coarseness classification and horticultural grade "shredded Grade A ". It shall be uniformly shredded and free from foreign matter and large pieces of bark. A. Trees, Palms, Shrubs and Beds: Mulch for trees, palms, shrubs and beds in all referenced locations of this RFP shall be Red Mulch. Red Mulch shall be of shredded virgin hardwoods and colored a rich red color with a non -toxic premium colorant. May also contain clean kiln -dried wood from reprocessed pallets. Prior to application, we will provide a sample of the mulch to the Project Designee for his /her approval. B. Mulch Application: 1. Mulch shall be uniformly applied over all shrub and groundcover areas, and around trees and palms in sod areas two (2) times per year. 2. Mulch shall be applied two (2) inches deep. FLORIDA TURF AND LANDSCAPE RFP 12 -05 -01 Page 18 of 26