WE PROUDLY
ANNOUNCE
THE
2005 CLASSIC ESTATE MAINTENANCE PROGRAM
A. Spring
Cleanup
These services will be performed during March
through May. Our completely thorough
cleanup includes these services:
1.
Pruning.
We prune
dead, broken, or diseased branches of shrubs and ornamental
trees up to 10’.
Winter damage caused by heavy ice and snow will also be
corrected.
2. Plant
Beds.
Weeds and
landscape debris from winter will be removed and all
perennials and
ornamental grasses will be cut back. Bare and mulched beds
will be
hand
cultivated. Beds will be edged and pre-emergent herbicide
applied to control
weeds.
Fertilizer will also be applied where required. Premium mulch
will be added
to all
beds not to exceed a 2 – 2-1/2” layer.
3. Plant
assessment.
We will
carefully inspect all plants in the landscape, including the
lawn, for signs of
pests and disease. If we find an infestation which requires
attention, chemical application will be billed at the rate of
$7.50 per whole or part
gallon
of chemical required.
4.
Structure cleaning.
We
will clean all debris from mats, window and stair wells, and
beneath first
floor overhangs.
5.
Debris.
All surfaces
will be swept and/or blown off after work is finished. Any
landscape debris will
be removed.
6.
Review.
We will
inspect the job and walk through it with you to be certain
that
everything done meets
or exceeds your expectations. We want you to be completely
satisfied.
7. Other
charges.
All
chemicals—insecticides, pesticides, and herbicides—will be
billed at the rate of
$7.50 per full or part gallon used.
B. Weekly
or monthly services, offered March through October:
1. Plant
bed weed control.
Weeds will be pulled, dug out, or sprayed as required to
keep all beds free of
unsightly weeds and looking neat at all times. Chemical,
post
emergent
weed control is not included in this service and application
of these
products will be billed at $7.50 per gallon or part of gallon
required
2. Plant
inspection for signs of pests or disease.
All plants in the
landscape—trees,
shrubs, annuals,
perennials, ground covers and lawn—will be inspected for the
presence
of insects, disease, or improper growth patterns. Any
problems detected
will be
reported and solutions suggested. Corrective pruning will be
done where
indicated. Application of pest or disease control will be
billed at $7.50 per gallon
or part
of gallon required. Plant removal will be recommended as
necessary, the cost
of which will be billed separately.
3. Lawn
care.
Grass will be
cut at 2-1/2” to 3”, depending on weather conditions.
Mowing equipment and
patterns of cutting are designed to recycle clippings when
possible
and to always make the job look neat and professional. Excess
clippings and
debris
will be removed. We guarantee that blades on all equipment
are sharp so as
not to
tear grass blades. Areas next to hard surfaces will be edged
with string
trimmers.
4.
Irrigation.
Irrigation systems will be monitored to be certain that the
needs of the
area(s) are being met.
Suggestions for adjustments to accommodate weather
conditions will be made when required. Time clock
adjustments, repairs, and
maintenance of the system are the responsibility of the
owner. Lewis Nursery &
Landscaping, Inc., is not responsible for damage by others or
improperly installed
systems.
5.
General.
We will check
and clean all areas, including under doormats, window and
stair wells. All hoses
will be neatly rolled up and stored beneath faucets. Any
patio
or
outdoor furniture will be replaced properly after sweeping.
6.
Debris.
All surfaces
will be swept or blown off when work is completed. All
landscape debris will
be removed.
7. Other
charges.
Lewis Nursery
& Landscaping, Inc., will furnish all necessary
supervision, labor,
supplies, materials, and equipment under this section
EXCEPT:
Ice, wind or storm
damage, falling leaves and debris late in the season, and
other
labor
tasks which are not specifically identified in the contract,
requiring additional
labor
not typical of the site. These services will be billed
monthly at the rate of
$43.00
per hour
C.
Pruning.
Although some pruning must be dictated by
season, we generally do
most of this work in June and July.
Hand pruning, deadheading, and shearing will be
done at appropriate times
throughout the growing season to maintain
healthy, well-formed, and full blooming plants,
as dictated by horticultural standards and the
wishes of the customer.
This includes all groundcovers, evergreens,
deciduous shrubs, blooming and
non-blooming ornamentals and trees up to 10’ in
height.
D. Fall
Cleanup
We usually perform these services during the
months of October and November.
Our complete and thorough cleanup includes
these services:
1. Plant
beds.
We will cut back
or dead head perennials as required and remove annual
flowers. Pre-emergent
herbicide will be put in applicable beds to control fall
weeds.
2.
General cleanup. All window boxes and
containers will be emptied and soil
disposed of as
requested by the customer. Garden hoses will be disconnected,
drained,
and
rolled up to be stored. Fountains, birdbaths, ponds and
waterfalls will be cleaned,
drained
and prepared for winter, either by covering or by storing as
necessary. Patio
and yard
furniture, statues, hoses, etc. will be stored appropriately,
as requested.
3.
Structure cleaning.
Debris will be removed from mats, window wells, outside
stairwells and beneath first
floor overhangs as needed.
4.
Debris.
All surfaces
will be swept and/or blown off when work is completed.
5.
Charges.
This section
is included in the contract price. If leaves and debris are
required to be removed
from the site, a $5.00 per cubic yard charge will apply.
E. Leaf
Cleanup
Leaf cleanup
is generally done in October and November.
1. Plant
beds.
Leaves will be
cleaned up as necessary.
2. Lawn.
Leaves will be cleaned
up as necessary.
3.
Natural areas.
Leaves
will be cleaned up as necessary.
4. Leaf
disposal.
Leaves will
be collected and raked into windrows at the closest site for
collection by the local
government services or at a point on the property requested
by the
owner.
5.
Charges:
This section
is billed hourly at $43.00 per man hour.
If leaves and debris
are required to be removed from the site, a $5.00 per cubic
yard
charge
will apply.
F.
Supplemental Services
In addition to the CLASSIC ESTATE MAINTENANCE
PROGRAM outlined above, Lewis Nursery & Landscaping
offers the following Custom Programs
listed below. If any of these services is requested
during the year,
they will be billed under separate
contract.
·
Landscape design and
installation
·
Paver installations
·
Retaining walls
·
Water features
·
Seasonal Color
Bedding Display (annuals,
bulbs, fall pansies)
·
Seasonal Color
Container Display(annuals,
fall pansies, holiday décor)
·
Dormant season
clearing
·
Other
hourly services
Supplemental services (on per instance basis)________________
