The primary function of Rutgers grounds services is to maintain an aesthetically pleasing and clean grounds environment on all campuses to honor the mission of the university. Each geographic area presents unique grounds maintenance challenges that range from urban land and hardscape areas to rural landscapes.
Mowing Operations
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General Mowing |
Weekly |
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Line Trimming |
Weekly |
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Removal of Clippings |
N/A |
Edging Operations
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Sidewalks & Curbs |
Monthly |
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Shrub & Flower Bed |
Yearly |
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Tree Rings |
Yearly |
Weeding and Cultivating
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Manual Weeding |
Monthly |
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Shrub Bed and Tree Rings Cultivating, Exposed Soil |
Yearly |
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Shrub Bed and Tree Rings Cultivating, Mulched Areas |
Yearly |
Fertilization and Chemicals
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Turf Fertilization |
Twice Yearly |
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Turf Pre-emergent Crabgrass Control |
As Needed |
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Turf Post-emergent Crabgrass Control |
As Identified |
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Broadleaf Herbicide |
As Identified |
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Turf Spot Weed Control |
As Identified |
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Inspection of Turf for Insects and Diseases |
Weekly |
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Shrub Bed and Tree Ring Pre-emergent Weed Control |
As Needed |
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Tree, Shrub and Groundcover Fertilization |
As Needed |
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Annual Flower and Perennial Flower Fertilization |
As Needed |
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Inspection of Plans for Insects and Diseases |
Weekly |
Pruning
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Shade Trees |
Yearly |
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Evergreen Trees |
Yearly |
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Ornamental Trees |
Yearly |
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Deciduous Shrubs |
Yearly |
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Evergreen Shrubs |
Yearly |
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Woody Groundcover |
Yearly |
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Rejuvenation Pruning |
As Identified |
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Renovation Pruning |
As Identified |
Cleaning Procedures
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Police for Debris |
Daily |
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Spring and Fall Cleanup |
Twice Yearly |
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Walks and Curbs |
Daily |
Turf Maintenance and Renovation
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Dethatching |
Yearly / As Needed |
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Core Aeration |
Yearly / As Needed |
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Topdressing and Over-seeding |
Yearly / As Needed |
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Slit Seeding |
Yearly / As Needed |
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Watering Establishing Turf Areas |
As Needed |
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Watering New Sod Areas |
As Needed |
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Newly Seeded Lawns |
As Needed |
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Soil Testing |
Every Third Year |
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Maintenance and Inspection of "NO Mow Zones" |
Twice Yearly |
Trees, Plants & Flowers
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Watering of Tress, Shrubs and Groundcover |
As Needed |
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Watering of Annual and Perennial Flowers |
As Needed |
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Soil Testing |
Every Third Year |
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Flower and Perennial Flowers |
Daily |
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Site Inspection with Report |
Monthly |
Storm Water Managemenrt
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Sweeping of Parking Lots and Roadways |
Monthly |
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Inspection and Cleaning of Catch Basins |
Yearly |