I.  Intent:
This agreement is intended to provide routine vegetation maintenance of the described property.
Trimming of shrubs within the maintenance area and lower than eight feet in height only are included. 
This agreement does not include woods, drainage, irrigation, extreme weather events, or non-maintained natural areas. Any service not specifically outlined in this agreement is not included. Maintenance services extend only to the point of existing maintained landscaping at the described location. 
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II.  Routine Services: 
-All hardscape areas will be blown off on each maintenance day. 

-Shrubs & woody ornamentals up to eight feet will be trimmed on scheduled days at the appropriate time for plant health and bud development. 

-Miscellaneous litter and debris will be picked up in the course of routine service. Clean up following storms, flooding other services or events is not included.

-There are times that turf may not require mowing or when doing so may cause damage to the turf. In this event, other stated services will be provided. Equipment will not be operated on turf when doing so would cause damage. 

III.  Intermittent Service:
A. Weed control:
Spring and Fall pre-emergent will be applied for the treatment of invasive vegetation in all lawn areas and flowerbeds. Broadleaf weeds may be controlled with this service, however, crabgrass, sedge, and other grassy weed control cannot be guaranteed. Post-emergent spot treatment will be performed for weed control as needed during the summer months.  Invasive vegetation within flower beds will be managed with pre-emergent, chemical, and mechanical removal.  Herbicide will be applied to all hard-scapes as needed to prevent vegetative growth.

B. Fertilization:
Six applications of fertilizer will be applied using a granular, slow-release fertilizer appropriate to the individual lawn. An additional application of fertilizer may be applied at no additional charge based upon the specific needs of each property. The fertilizer used will vary depending on the needs of the lawn and the time of application.

C. Insect Control: 
The lawn areas will be treated for turf damaging insects eight times per year during the most likely times of infestation. Elimination of all insects cannot be guaranteed.

D. Fungus: 
Two applications of fungicide will be applied at the most likely times of fungus.
Spot fungicide treatments & whole property treatments will incur an additional fee.

E. Monitoring:
Monthly inspections will be performed for quality control and to evaluate the effectiveness of treatments. All landscaped areas will be inspected including trees and shrubs maintained in accordance with this agreement. 

IV.  Additional Services:
An initial start-up service fee may be charged on properties that do not currently meet GreenBlades routine maintenance standards.  Additional services requested will be estimated and billed independently of this agreement.

V. Billing Schedule:
Invoicing occurs at the end of the month in which services are rendered. Payment is due by the due date listed on the invoice. Any payment not received by the date it is due shall bear interest at the rate of 1.5% per month (18% per year) until paid. 

VI. Terms:
​The term of this agreement shall be 12 months, beginning on the first date of service. Billing is based on 12 months of service. If service is canceled prior to completion of the 12 month period, a single month's bill will be charged. The service schedule is subject to change due to weather patterns and environmental conditions.  No liability is assumed by GreenBlade for damage to irrigation systems or cable wires that are not properly installed against a structure or below ground.

VII. Disclaimer:
Damage to property: If damage occurs to the client's property the client will be responsible for locating at least three different vendors with contact information and quotes to fix the damage. We GreenBlade we choose one of the quotes provided by the vendors. The money charged by the vendor will be paid by the client and refunded by GreenBlade to the client after an appropriate receipt has been received.  GreenBlade is only responsible for the damage we cause.
Only packages you have purchased will apply to you in the Terms of Service.
Only packages you have purchased will be executed.
Prices shown on the website only apply to yards under 3,000 sq/ft. Prices may differ according to job site.