The following services are provided by Down to Earth to all residents free of charge.
Turf Grass Specifications
Mowing
- Mowing shall be performed as frequently as is required to maintain a height level as outlined below with power lawn mowers of sufficient horsepower to leave a neat, clean appearance. (42 cuts/yr., minimum)
- Mower blades will be kept sharp to prevent the tearing of grass.
- Various mowing patterns will be employed to ensure the even distribution of clippings and to prevent ruts in the turf caused by mowers.
- Augustine and Bahia turf should be maintained at a mowing height of 3½” to 4½” in height, with no more than ½ of the leaf blade removed during mowing.
- All Bermuda Sod shall be maintained at a height of 1” (85 cuts per year minimum)
Edging
- DTE shall neatly edge and trim around all plant beds, curbs, streets, trees, and buildings, etc. DTE shall maintain the shape and configuration of all planting
- All walks shall be blown or vacuumed after edging to maintain a clean, well-groomed appearance.
- All grass runners to be removed after edging to maintain mulch areas free of weeds or encroaching grass.
- Frequency of edging shall correspond to frequency of turf mowing.
Trimming
- Areas agreed to be inaccessible to mowing machinery will be maintained with string trimmers, or as environmental conditions permit.
- Frequency of string trimming will correspond to frequency of turf maintenance with the exception of lake banks, roadside drainage ditches, and Bahia turf areas.
If you do NOT want Down to Earth to provide these services to you FREE of charge, please call:
Production Manager Dexter Hill at (321) 343-3765, or email [email protected] to register your wishes.
Work orders for Down to Earth may now be submitted online by accessing the following website: http://dtelandscape.com/coop