The Parks Maintenance Department has a new time-saving implement. In the past, crew members have spent many hours hand trimming along tree lines and trails. The new apparatus is essentially a vertical 45-inch wide mower mounted on the front of a tractor capable of cutting tree limbs up to 2-inch diameter and 15-feet high. The trimming used to require approximately two weeks during the span of a year but is now accomplished in about three days. The mechanical method also results in a distinct smooth looking cut. Additionally, the crew has continued to complete summertime tasks such as grass mowing, string trimming, hedge and plant shaping and weed control. The lack of rainfall has also resulted in plant and tree watering one to two times a week. AVON PARKS MAINTENANCE CHUCK MCGEE MAINTENANCE SUPERINTENDANT
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