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.• <br /> •••' , <br /> • • <br /> • <br /> ._,.• <br /> EXHIBIT B <br /> • "It• <br /> VERETT RAIN GARDEN MAINTENANCE PLAN <br /> . ....._. ...• <br /> Ongoirivriairrtenake-Of the rain garden ensures that it functions properly and becomes a <br /> positive.e;miipie.for futurt:tain garden projects. The Rain Garden Handbook for <br /> WesternVq.shingtarilkbegyPners by Washington State University Extension provides <br /> further maiiatenance4etails. <br /> . _ <br /> ••• ----- <br /> . . <br /> Debris removal Check the inlet inihe rain garden for garbage and debris throughout <br /> the year. Before t1iráiny season'begins in September, check for debris to ensure that <br /> storm water drains fre" .1.into theiain garden. <br /> ••• <br /> Mulching: A 3" layer of tvidimilmik Mulch-o..r arborist wood chips will help block <br /> weeds from sprouting on the...s.bil-ssurfac'e,..Willhelp keep the soil moist, and will help <br /> prevent soil compaction fromfIght.fgot traffiC. <br /> .._.• <br /> Watering: In order to ensure thaf'pints get wslYestablished,plants will need deep <br /> watering during the drier months for the firstiwo.arthre4 years. Remember to water <br /> after a dry period even when the planting bedsore psiablished. <br /> ••.... <br /> Weeding: Weed the planting beds 3 - 5 tiMes.a..ye4ritateep invasive plants and weeds <br /> under control. Some plants may need to be deadheaded or lightly pruned. <br /> Fertilizing: Do not apply fertilizers to your rairi•gard.cmThetaip garden soil mix <br /> provides plenty of nutrients and your garden is plantecIA;vith•na-tivA plants that are adapted <br /> • <br /> to this region,no fertilizing is needed. • : <br /> • <br /> -..•.•. ••• <br /> ..• • <br /> Herbicides and Pesticides: Do not use herbicides or pesticide's ip. urrain garden. 1 <br /> Erosion control: Check the rain garden for areas of exposed' 'oil,ptritietii41.y in the fall <br /> before the wet season begins, as well as in the winter. If erosiOr4ersists•-itr:the:rain <br /> garden,too much water may be flowing into the garden too <br /> Plant replacement: Occasionally certain plants in the new rain garderfill not-thrive or <br /> become a problem in the rain garden. Make a note of which plants did ncytftinetiortwell <br /> and why. Replace plants as needed. <br /> Exhibit B to Rain Garden Maintenance Agreement <br /> , ..• <br /> ...-• <br /> • <br /> •• <br />