Landscaping Services

2026-11-03

Remove winter debris . Hand edge tree and shrub beds in above locations and mulch relevant areas with shredded hardwood bark mulch ; fertilize plant beds by adding a layer of compost in the beds ( 1a , 1c , 1d ). Debris from edging operations shall be removed and the areas swept or blown clean . A string trimmer or a steel blade edger shall be used to edge . Debris from edging shall not be piled on the top of root balls of trees and shrubs or in planting beds . i . Mulching : ( i ) All planting beds ( 1a , 1c , 1d ) shall be prepared and mulched , with double shredded hardwood mulch aged and dark in color , between March 1 and April 15 as part of the Spring Clean - up . ( ii ) Mulch must be kept at least two ( 2 ) inches from the base of tree trunks and crowns of all shrubs . ( iii ) Up to two inches ( 2 ”) of new mulch shall be added , with a goal of maintaining no more than three inches ( 3 ”) of organic material in these areas . Between July 1 and August 31 , mulch shall be lightly raked and loosened to freshen it and break up any water impermeable layers . Light top dress applications of mulch shall be applied periodically in order to maintain a consistent three - inch layer of mulch in all planting beds .

Maryland

2026-05-02