2022 10 OM Manual

can be done. Seeding can be done between March 15th and June 15th and between September 15th and December 1st, only if adequate water is provided. The shrubs and vegetation should also be maintained in order to promote a neat appearance and healthy, vigorous growth. All shrubs should be allowed to grow together in masses as shown on the plans and not pruned into individual plants. The planting beds should be mulched with hardwood mulch every two (2) years in order to provide a suitable growing medium for the shrubbery and to retain moisture around the root zones. Pruning of shrubs should also be done on a regular basis to maintain the shape and appearance of the shrub masses. The height of the shrubs may vary according to the plant’s natural growth habits, but should not exceed 6-feet. Pruning should be done as necessary throughout the year to remove dead branches and to control new growth. Any pruning, other than the removal of dead branches, should be done in either late winter/early spring or after the shrub has flowered in the spring. In the event that a shrub should experience more than 2/3 die back, it should be replaced in kind as soon as possible in either the spring or fall planting season. The replacement shrub should be the same species as the original and installed at the size and condition as specified on the original landscape plans. If, for any reason, a substitution of species or size must be made, it shall be subject to the approval of the project Landscape Architect. The proposed trees shall be maintained regularly to ensure good health and exhibit an attractive appearance. Their maintenance should include fertilization twice annually, with one application in the spring and another in early fall. The trees shall be pruned in the late winter or early spring. However, dead branches should be removed as soon as they are noticed. Care should be taken to avoid cutting off the central leader of a tree if one is present. If a tree is severely damaged or experiences more than 2/3 die back, it should be replaced in either the spring or fall planting season, whichever comes first. The only exception to this is if the replacement tree has a fall transplanting hazard. In this case, it should be replanted in the spring. Replacement trees should be planted at the same size and condition as specified on the landscape plans. If it is necessary to

transplanting hazard. In this case, it should be replanted in the spring. Replacement trees should be planted at the same size and condition as specified on the landscape plans. If it is necessary to make a substitution of species or size, it shall be subject to the approval of the project Landscape Architect. Operation & Maintenance Manual 5 October 2022 DEC# 1021-99-025