Flowers

Extracted from the 2021 Symphony Village Landscape Contract

This specification shall cover all items of seasonal color installation and management.
The work required shall include all labor, supervision, equipment, tools, and materials to complete the work specified and in accordance with professional horticultural and ornamental practices.
Soil shall be loosened to a depth of 4 inches. Organic matter shall be spread over the bed to a depth of 1 inch and incorporated into the soil, if applicable. An approved mulch of triple shredded hardwood mulch shall be applied to a depth of 1 inch over the perimeter of the planting bed following installation of seasonal color.

Before planting, all non-biodegradable pots shall be removed. Spring, Summer, and Fall annuals shall be installed using 6-inch pots. All existing roots shall be completely surrounded by soil and shall be below the level of the mulch. Plant beds shall be watered thoroughly following installation. Plant beds shall be treated with a pre-emergent herbicide (such as Preen) to aid in the prevention of future weed growth.
All seasonal color shall be pinched as needed to remove dead flower heads. Planting beds shall be weeded as necessary. Water shall be provided by irrigation.

In early spring any dead vegetation in perennial beds shall be removed.
In spring perennials shall be fertilized with an organic fertilizer (such as Espoma}.
Perennials shall be cut back after first bloom is spent.
Perennials shall be thinned or divided as needed in summer to encourage second bloom.
Perennials shall be cut back after first "killing" frost.
Dormant ornamental grasses shall be cut back to ground level in early Spring in order to leave stems and seed heads during winter months for overwintering wildlife.