Leaf removal: Site conditions dictate method of control, mulching is promoted and practiced where possible.

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1 Turf Maintenance Standard/Frequency of Maintenance Passive Parkland. Category: Area regularly frequented by the public that may contain special attractions i.e. Horitculture plantings, special events & playgrounds. Turf maintenance: Cut once every 5 working days. Aeration done once per year, topdressing & overseeding as required. Grass cut to a standing height of 3" to 3.5". Equipment: Case 3010 Bob-cat Trimmers & pushmowers Leaf removal: Site conditions dictate method of control, mulching is promoted and practiced where possible. Fertilizer: Not Fertilized Irrigation: Not irrigated Litter control: Litter & garbage will be removed prior to each cutting. Disease & insect control: Done only when a major infestation threatens health & survival of turf. Trimming: Grass trimming will be carried out around trees, shrubs, flowerbeds, fence lines, light standards, signs or other structures following each cutting. Inspections: Weekly

2 Turf Maintenance Standard/Frequency of Maintenance Athletic fields Category: High maintenance sports fields located in parks. Turf maintenance: Cut twice every 5 working days. Grass will be cut to a standing height of 2.5", 3 Equipment: 3010, Trackless. X-Mark Trimmers & push mowers. Areation: 2 times per; May & August. Leaf removal: Site conditions dictate method of control, mulching is promoted and practiced wherever possible. Fertilizer: Application 2 times per year; May & October Application rate 1lb per 1,000 SF. Irrigation: Not irrigated Sodding&seeding: Regularly monitored to determine requirements, overseeding is done when barespots appear. Application rate 3-way perennial rye 10lb per 1,000 SF. Lining: Determined by users required. Talc lined by user groups as required, the Town supplies the liners & talc. Infield diamond maintenance:groomed/dragged as required. Sod lines edged with sod cutter minimum once per year or as required. Infields checked regularly for drainage & low spots, materials added as required. Chips & dust added as required. Warning tracks*: Non-selective herbicide applied when necessary. Litter: Minimum once per day, occurs a minimum of once per week in the off season. All garbage removed prior to cutting. Disease & Insect control: Done only when a major infestation threatens health & survival of turf. Inspections: Daily, in the off season inspected a minimum of once per week.

3 Turf Management Turf & Sports fields maintenance 1. Regular monitoring of turf areas 2. Mowing 3. Fertilizing 4. Aerating 5. Irrigation where water source is available 6. Topdressing 7. Overseeding 8. Dethatching 9. Schedule of turf usage & users 10. Limiting turf use during extreme weather Passive Parkland The mowing height setting will be between 2.5" to 3.5" this will provide a healthier plant development & promote shading reducing heat stress. Sports fields The mowing height setting will be raised from a 2" to 2.3/4" this will allow for the grass to develop during usage & temperature. Aerafication The sports fields will be on a schedule to be aerated 2x's per season June Oct. Topdressing & Overseeding This will be performed in conjunction with aerating & when required June Oct

4 Turf Maintenance Standard /Frequency of Maintenance DownTown parks & Green space Category: High profile areas frequented regularly by the public. Turf maintenance: Cut once every 5 working days. Grass will be cut to a standing height of 3" to 3.5". Equipment: Bobcat, trimmers, push mowers & back pack blowers. Leaf removal: Site conditions dictate the method of control. Mulching is promoted and practiced wherever possible. Fertilizer: Application once per year Application rate 1lb per 1,000 SF. Irrigation: Cenotaph, Town Hall, Bandshell & Old Town Hall. Litter control: Two times per week, highly visible areas may dictate a higher level of service. Disease & insect control: Done only when major infestation threatens health or survival of turf. Trimming: Grass trimming carried out around trees, shrubs, flowerbeds, fence lines, light standards, signs or other structures following each cutting. Inspections: Twice per week, before & after any functions.

5 Turf Maintenance Standard /Frequency of Maintenance Public Facilities Category: High profile areas frequented regularly by the public. Turf maintenance: Cut once every 5 working days, reseeding as required. Grass will be cut to a standing height of 3" to 3.5". Equipment: Bobcat, trimmers, push mowers & back pack blowers. Leaf removal: Site conditions dictate method of control. Mulching is promoted and practiced wherever possible. Fertilizer: Not fertilized. Litter control: Minimum service twice per week. Highly visible areas may dictate a higher level of service. Disease & insect control: Done only when major infestation threatens health or survival of turf. Trimming: Grass trimming will be carried out around trees, shrubs, flowerbeds, fence lines, light standards, signs or other structures following each cutting. Inspections: Twice per week.

6 Turf Maintenance Standard/Frequency of Maintenance Weed control areas Category: Low level maintenance, usually associated with low level of development/use. Undeveloped & underserviced areas.. Turf Maintenance: Low frequency cut once per month, tractor with mott/trimmers.. Fertilizer: Not fertilized. Litter control: On demand or complaint basis. Disease & insect control: None Trimming: Trimming follows each cutting where weed control areas border residential, roadsides, sidewalks & high profile areas. Inspections: Once per month, or responding to a concern received. The Corporation of the Town of Aylmer weed inspector responds to all calls received regarding noxious weeds in accordance with the Provincial Weed Control Act.

7 The Parks & Recreation department goes to great lengths to limited the amount of chemical applications used. First & foremost all other methods of weed control are put into use first and as a last resort a chemical application is applied.

8 The Parks & Recreation department has used with great success a herbicide solution of; 5 litres of pickling vinegar 500 grams of table salt Agitate the solution and use in a 10-litre pump sprayer. When drought like conditions appear the solution kills broadleaf in approximately 2 hours, grass needs a second application generally. Incorporated into use and developed throughout the summer of 2002.