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• Accept a few weeds- target the problem ones. • Mulch beds in fall, winter, or early spring. • Control weeds before they go to seed. • Hoe, pull, mow, or till (mulch makes hoeing easier). • Use flame or radiant heat weeders over pavement, cracks, fence lines, and building edges, or over mulch on rainy days (use fire precautions as per equipment labeling). Do not implement this method without prior approval from owner. • Use barriers: newspaper or cardboard covered with mulch, root barriers for spreading plants. Landscape fabric can create problems as weeds grow through it - paper or cardboard is better. • Don't over-fertilize - it promotes weeds and pests. • Spot apply the least-toxic chemical (e.g. soap and vinegar-based weed killers, or cut-and-paint stems with systemic herbicides) to minimize non-weed impacts. • If a pesticide must be used, post signs for at least 24 hours stating: area affected; date/time applied; specific pesticide used; re-entry cautions (from label); and phone number to call with questions. Always follow label for application and protection. Professional appliers (including users of "weed a feed," or even low- risk herbicides like vinegar) must be licensed by State law, see http://agr.wa.gov/PestFert/Pesticides/ . E. IRRIGATION All Areas • Monitor the moisture levels around all ornamental plants including, but not limited to trees, lawn, shrubs, perennials, groundcovers and annuals. Report problems (including brown spots or saturated areas) to on-site management during normal maintenance visits. • Fix irrigation system leaks and broken or misdirected heads as needed on every site visit. • Hand watering of any ornamental plants not under irrigation is not assumed. Spring start-up • Open the main valve(s), inspect and adjust all sprinkler heads, re-program and check battery backup in controller, and troubleshoot the entire system. • Test sensors (rain, soil moisture, weather) and zone coverage while running. )(//X