PWS Attachment 1- Landscape Maintenance Procedures.pdf

This document is a monthly maintenance schedule for landscaping and grounds management at Fresno VA Hospital.

The procedures specify required maintenance tasks for five primary areas: turf, planters, trees, shrubs, and irrigation systems. Turf maintenance requires mowing and edging as needed to maintain a 3-inch height with area drain checks performed monthly. Planter maintenance includes trash and debris removal, mulch and bark replenishment, weed control (keeping weeds below 3 inches in height via herbicide spray), and drainage cleaning. Tree maintenance requires structural pruning, thinning, and lifting as needed with pest and disease inspections, with a Pest Control Application (PCA) contractor recommending corrective measures for problems identified. Shrub maintenance includes shaping, lifting, and pruning of groundcover from walkways and curbs. Irrigation system maintenance requires monthly inspections and checks, water timing adjustments, and cleaning of irrigation filters.

Seasonal variations are specified throughout the year. Fertilizer applications occur in March, June, and September. Pre-emergent herbicide is applied in February. Irrigation system inspections increase to weekly checks from April through October, reverting to monthly checks in November, December, and January. Maintenance tasks for trash removal, weed control, and area drain cleaning remain consistent throughout the year across all categories. The schedule is structured month-by-month with task requirements clearly delineated by maintenance category to ensure consistent grounds upkeep at the facility.