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lieu of staking. (Note: The clear trunk height shall be required as <br />specified on plans after installation. The Contractor shall still be <br />responsible for and guarantee the installation against toppling and be <br />responsible for any and all damage incurred to toppling over.) <br />3.09 PRUNING <br />' <br />A. <br />Prune minimum necessary to remove injured twigs and branches, <br />deadwood, and suckers. Pruning shall be done with regard to natural <br />Iform <br />of plant material or as directed by the landscape Architect. <br />1. Do not prune prior to delivery to site. <br />Note: Pruning is required for collected palms and trees per <br />"Grades and Standards for Nursery Plants Part II, Palms and <br />Trees" and Section 02481. <br />B. <br />All cuts one inch diameter or larger made during pruning of any plant <br />material shall be painted with commercial grade sealant as approved and <br />directed by Landscape Architect. <br />C. <br />Pruning cuts shall be monitored to ensure proper healing and to prevent <br />insect/disease infestation. <br />D. <br />Landscape Contractor <br />shall perform all specialized shearing and or <br />pruning as directed by the Landscape Architect and as shown on the <br />drawings at no additional cost to the Owner. <br />3.10 MAINTENANCE <br />1 <br />A. <br />General: <br />1. Begin maintenance immediately after each item is planted and <br />' <br />continue until final inspection and acceptance. <br />2. Maintain a health growing condition by pruning, watering, <br />cultivating, weeding, mowing, mulching, tightening, and repairing of <br />guys, resetting plants to proper grades or upright position, <br />restoration of plant saucer, and furnishing and applying such <br />sprays as necessary to keep planting free of insects and diseases. <br />3. The root system of plants shall be watered at such intervals as will <br />keep the surrounding soil in best condition for promotion of root <br />growth and plant life. <br />4. Keep planting saucers and beds free of weeds, grass and other <br />undesired vegetation growth. <br />5. Protect planting areas and plants against trespassing and damage <br />of any kind for the duration of the maintenance period. <br />6. Inspect <br />plants at least once a week and perform maintenance <br />promptly. Replace impaired or dead plants promptly. Do not wait <br />07/06 <br />02490 -13 05 -5564 <br />