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P. O. Box 122, Kensington, Maryland 20895
202/362-3383 –FAX: 202/362-1304
e-mail: tenleytown@comcast.net
Tenleytownlawnandlandscape.com
Member of Associated Landscape Contractors of America
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Annual Lawn Maintenance Contract
2007 Season
Date: September 3, 2009
Property:
Contact:
Tenleytown Lawn Care has provided the following proposal for a Landscape Maintenance
Program 2007 season. If you want to accept this contract or have any questions, please
contact us at our office at the number above or email us.
ALL SIDEWALKS WILL BE CLEARED OF DIRT AND DEBRIS RESULTING FROM ANY
CONTRACTED SERVICES.
GROUNDS MAINTENANCE
MOWING – 2ND week of April through end of October
All turf areas will be mowed on an average of every seven (7) days during the season for a total of 30
mowings. Height of turf is to be determined by species and local conditions during the growing
season. Mowing height may be adjusted upon request.
During rainy or extended dry periods, the frequency may change. In conjunction with each mowing,
trimming shall be performed around all buildings, structures, and other obstacles within the turf area.
All debris will be removed from the turf areas prior to mowing. Excess grass clippings will be raked
or bagged as needed to maintain a neat appearance. After the end of October, lawn will be cut as
needed. Lawns are cut with “mulching” mowers, which return the clippings and their nutrients to
the lawn
EDGING - 2ND week of April through end of October
All mulch beds, shrub beds, flower beds, and tree rings shall have a sharp, well-defined edge of at
least four (4) inches in depth. Spoil from the edge definition will not be left in the bed areas. Bed
edges shall be true to their form in that they are straight or curved without jagged edges. This will be
performed three (3) times per season.
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All sidewalks drive way areas, and curbs will be edged seven (7) times per season to maintain a neat
appearance. Special care and attention will be taken to avoid sidewalk damage. This shall be done in
conjunction with the mowing (30) times per season.
WEEDING - 2ND week of April through end of October
Weed control shall be maintained in all flowerbeds, ornamental mulch beds and tree rings twice a
month. This may be done either manually or through the use of herbicides, which are not harmful to
the plant materials located in the shrub or mulch beds.
SIDEWALK WEEDS - 2ND week of April through end of October
All seams and cracks in sidewalks and curbs will be managed for weeds through chemical or manual
control as needed.
PRUNING/TRIMMING –schedule varies
All ornamental shrubs, bushes, and evergreens will be pruned or sheared three (3) times during the
contract period to ensure a professionally maintained appearance.
All ornamental shade trees will be pruned once (1) during the contract period. Tree suckers, shoot
growth, and tree limbs impeding walkways and parking areas will be pruned as needed.
TURF CARE PROGRAM
ALL APPLICATIONS WILL STRICTLY CONFORM TO MANUFACTURERS LABEL DIRECTIONS.
FERTILIZATION
Lawn areas will be fertilized five (5) times during the season. The first fertilization will be in the
Spring and the last will be in the Fall (April-November). The fertilization material is
environmentally safe and not hazardous to pets or children.
Early Spring
Application of a pre-emergent herbicide for control of grassy weeds and a broadleaf weed control of
grassy weeds. It is applied at 1.5 pounds of actual Nitrogen per 1000 square feet plus pre-emergent
herbicide, and broadleaf herbicide.
Mid-Spring
Second application of a pre-emergent herbicide for control of grassy weeds and a broadleaf weed
control. An iron supplement with micronutrients will also be added to improve summer hardiness. It
is applied at 1.0 pound of actual nitrogen per 1000 square feet plus pre-emergent herbicide and
broadleaf herbicide.
Late Summer / Early Fall
Granular insecticide application for chemical control of general grub populations.
Early Fall
Application of a time released balanced fertilizer and broadleaf herbicide spot treatment as needed. It
is applied at ¾ pound of actual nitrogen per 1000 square feet and broadleaf herbicide.
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Late Fall
Application of a quick release nitrogen fertilizer to promote a strong root system throughout the
winter and ensure early spring green up.
TREE AND SHRUB PROGRAM
FERTILIZATION - Spring
Fertilization of all ornamental shrubs with a slow release organic fertilizer performed in conjunction
with the mulching.
INSPECTION - Late Spring through Early Fall
Regular inspections of ornamental trees and shrubs for evidence of insect infestation will occur
throughout the season and treated as needed.
TURF ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM
CORE AERATION– Fall
All accessible lawn areas shall be thoroughly core-aerated by making passes over each area in three (3)
separate directions. This shall be performed once per season.
OVER-SEEDING - Fall
Over-seeding of thin and bare areas shall be completed in early spring or during the month or
September or October with an improved turf variety.
PROPERTY CLEAN UPS AND LEAF REMOVAL
SPRING CLEAN UP - February/March COST: $
NOTE: This is a separate charge not included in the monthly maintenance charge and will be billed
separately once the work is completed. This is to pay for material and labor costs accrued at the
beginning of the season.
The first shrubbery pruning will be done between February and early March. Shrubbery beds,
specified trees, plant beds will be neatly edged and weeded. Time released tree and shrub fertilizer
will be applied.
All previously mulched tree rings and shrubbery beds shall be mulched using premium quality double
shredded hardwood mulch. (Mulching is bid separately on a per cubic yard basis.) A well-defined
edging of all beds and tree rings, and complete weed removal from all beds shall take place prior to
installation of the mulch. Mulch layer shall not exceed 3 inches in depth.
All leaves and miscellaneous debris will be collected and removed from the entire property as part of
the spring clean-up.
LEAF REMOVAL – November/October
All leaves will be removed from the turf areas and from all ornamental and mulch bed areas. Leaves
will be grind thru lawn machines and returned to lawn as fertilizer.
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FALL CLEAN UP – November
The third shrubbery pruning will be done between late October and late November. Shrubbery beds,
specified trees, ivy beds and plant beds will be neatly edged and weeded. Dead annuals will be
removed and the beds will be top-dressed with mulch.
All areas that were previously mulched will receive a fresh layer of mulch. Total depth of top dress
mulch shall not exceed two (2) inches.
SEASONAL COLOR
THE TYPE AND COLOR OF FLOWERS WILL BE DISCUSSED WITH MANAGEMENT BEFORE
INSTALLATION BEGINS.
Spring Flowers
All existing flowerbeds will be prepared and spring flowers will be installed in early April (weather
conditions permitting.) Flowers to be installed on 6-inch centers.
Annual Flowers
All existing flowerbeds will be prepared and annual flowers will be installed in May. Flowers to be
installed on 6-inch centers.
Fall Flowers
All flowerbeds as directed by management will be prepared for the installation of fall flowers.
Flowers will be installed on 18-inch centers.
Bed Preparation
All existing flower beds will be prepared by removing two (2) inches of soil and installing two (2)
inches of peat moss over the soil and working it into a depth of six (6) inches (using shovel, spade, or
rototiller).
New Flower Beds
If the quantity of plants or creation of new flowerbeds should be required, it shall be done on a time
and materials with an authorized purchase order from management.
OPTIONAL SERVICE
SNOW REMOVAL – All Winter COST: varies
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TOTAL ANNUAL COST: $
Spring Clean Up: $
Total Annual Cost less the Spring cleanup is $
for a monthly payment of $ to be billed April through November