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- - ...." ••••• EXHIBIT B , -1 - • VERETT RAIN GARDEN MAINTENANCE PLAN - , Ongoihainten-aric.ezordie rain garden ensures that it functions properly and becomes a positive example'fo.`r-fiRuiefain garden projects. The Rain Garden Handbook for Western Washington j-kmeowners by Washington State University Extension provides further maintOiance.iletails.',.. . . . . Debris removal: r.,12eAs.the,iiilq.iti the rain garden for garbage and debris throughout the year. Before the rainy'seastin,begins in September, check for debris to ensure that storm water drains fredly_itito.the.tain garden. Mulching: A 3"layer of tiK4jurri barg.tniifehof arborist wood chips will help block weeds from sprouting on the 40,1-stirfaCe,,will help keep the soil moist,and will help prevent soil compaction from light fo.otfraffic. Watering: In order to ensure that plants get-AVellesCabrislaed,plants will need deep watering during the drier months for the-first.tviO or:three.years. Remember to water after a dry period even when the planting.rbecis.ar6 established. ••• Weeding: Weed the planting beds 3 -5 times a year.to-keePiinvasive plants and weeds under control. Some plants may need to be deadheaaed.-6r lightly pruned. Fertilizing: Do not apply fertilizers to your rain gaRien.'The-rairigarden soil mix provides plenty of nutrients and your garden is planteciwitfi native:plants that are adapted to this region, no fertilizing is needed. • .._•-• Herbicides and Pesticides: Do not use herbicides or pesticides in.y.olir ram garden. Erosion control: Check the rain garden for areas of exposed sl,particularly-in the fall before the wet season begins, as well as in the winter. If erosion peisistsin.ihe rain garden,too much water may be flowing into the garden too Plant replacement: Occasionally certain plants in the new rain garden will not_IhriVeor. . . become a problem in the rain garden. Make a note of which plants did not-fUnCtion 001 and why.Replace plants as needed. Exhibit B to Rain Garden Maintenance Agreement •-• • ..- .• .• .