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• The fungus causes no known adverse effects to the host plant or to humans. <br /> • Tall fescues and rye grasses do not repel root-feeding lawn pests such as Crane <br /> Fly larvae. <br /> • Tall fescues and rye grasses are toxic to ruminants such as cattle and sheep <br /> Endophytic grasses are commercially available; use them in areas such as parks or golf <br /> courses where grazing does not occur. <br /> Local agricultural or gardening resources such as Washington State University Exten- <br /> sion office can offer advice on which types of grass are best suited to the area and soil <br /> type. <br /> ▪ Use the following seeding and planting BMPs, or equivalent BMPs,to obtain information on <br /> grass mixtures,temporary and permanent seeding procedures, maintenance of a recently <br /> planted area, and fertilizer application rates: BMP C120: Temporary and Permanent Seeding, <br /> BMP C121: Mulching, BMP C123: Plastic Covering, and BMP C124: Sodding. <br /> . Adjusting the soil properties of the subject site can assist in selection of desired plant species. <br /> Consult a soil restoration specialist for site-specific conditions. <br /> Recommended Additional BMPs: <br /> . Conduct mulch-mowing whenever practicable. <br /> . Use native plants in landscaping. Native plants do not require extensive fertilizer or pesticide <br /> applications. Native plants may also require less watering. <br /> . Use mulch or other erosion control measures on soils exposed for more than one week during <br /> the dry season (May 1 to September 30)or two days during the rainy season (October 1 to <br /> April 30). <br /> . Till a topsoil mix or composted organic material into the soil to create a well-mixed transition <br /> layer that encourages deeper root systems and drought-resistant plants. <br /> . Apply an annual topdressing application of 3/8"compost.Amending existing landscapes and <br /> turf systems by increasing the percent organic matter and depth of topsoil can: <br /> • Substantially improve the permeability of the soil. <br /> • Increase the disease and drought resistance of the vegetation. <br /> • Reduces the demand for fertilizers and pesticides. <br /> . Disinfect gardening tools after pruning diseased plants to prevent the spread of disease. <br /> . Prune trees and shrubs in a manner appropriate for each species. <br /> . If specific plants have a high mortality rate, assess the cause and replace with another more <br /> appropriate species. <br /> . When working around and below mature trees,follow the most current American National <br /> Standards Institute(ANSI)ANSI A300 standards(see <br /> 2019 Stormwater Management Manual for Western Washington <br /> Volume IV-Chapter 4-Page 525 <br />