The Landscaping Subcommittee are the members of the Amenities Committee who focus on the Russett landscape services contract.
In 2006, the Board of Directors selected The Brickman Group, Ltd. as the newest company to perform landscape services witin the Russett community.
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Landscape services contract responsibilities:
- Underground irrigation system
- Watering trucks as needed
- Seasonal flower rotations, hanging baskets, decorative planters
- Removal of fallen trees and dead trees (over 20 feet in height)
- Level One Grounds Maintenance
- Mowing every 7-10 days (during growing season) to maintain height of 3 inches
- Trimming around all objects in the turf area
- Edging all walks and concrete curbs
- Site cleanup to remove all grass clippings, dirt or other debris
- Spring cleanup to address areas deteriorated through the winter
- Weeds on curbs, sidewalks, and the Hiker/Biker Trail
- Hiker/Biker Trail policed for trash and impediments to use
- Sitting and Playing areas are raked, leveled, and swept clean
- Ornamental tree and shrub beds maintained weed free
- Other plant (perennials, ground cover and other plants) maintenance
- Removal of dead and dying landscaped trees (20 feet and lower) and shrubs
- Pruning of shrubs and trees
- Mulching of tree rings and shrubbery beds
- Turf care services (Spring, late Spring, Summer, early Fall, late Fall)
- Tree and shrub care (fertilization, pest management)
- Turf enhancement services (aeration, over seeding, lime/sulfur, renovation)
- Leaf removal (twice yearly) and property cleanup (trash)
- Level Two Grounds Maintenance (within the fence line of)
- 23 storm water management ponds
- 1 swale
- 2 dams
- Includes mowing, fertilization, and property cleanup
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2005-2009 Landscape Services Request for Proposal
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Community Landscape Calendar (Excel)
Related external link: Univ of MD Turf Online (lots of good info on lawns) | 
