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. _ /.••.. ..• . . EXHIBIT B yERETT RAIN GARDEN MAINTENANCE PLAN Ongoing maintenance."..ofthel:rain garden ensures that it functions properly and becomes a positive e'3‘araple.for fulure rain garden projects. The Rain Garden Handbook for Western Wa shingtqn-i-fonfeo.wners by Washington State University Extension provides further mainidoafiCg details, , .•-. ,• • , - • , . Debris removal: sCheek•th-e'intet in the rain garden for garbage and debris throughout • .• the year. Before the raiiiy sea:so0egitls in September,check for debris to ensure that storm water drains freelyinto ?An garden Mulching: A 3"layer of nieldiurnb-irk.tinul.ch'or arborist wood chips will help block weeds from sprouting on the soilsuffaea,-will help keep the soil moist,and will help prevent soil compaction from light fef6t traffic. Watering: In order to ensure that plants..get well-estOlished, plants will need deep watering during the drier months for thkfirst:fwo of thi:gb years. Remember to water after a dry period even when the planting.bedS-are established. ••..... Weeding: Weed the planting beds 3 - 5 times a yearto keep invasive plants and weeds under control. Some plants may need to be deadheibled or.,lightly pruned. Fertilizing: Do not apply fertilizers to your rain garden. The rain:garden soil mix provides plenty of nutrients and your garden is planted with.pativ.islants that are adapted to this region,no fertilizing is needed. ...•-• ....• .••. . , Herbicides and Pesticides: Do not use herbicides or pestici.desqn-SiO•ur.ralAgarden. Erosion control: Check the rain garden for areas of exposed s6i1;particularly in the fall before the wet season begins,as well as in the winter, If erosion 15ersists..idthe in garden,too much water may be flowing into the garden too rapidly. ...• „. Plant replacement: Occasionally certain plants in the new rain garden will riot ifiriy.e or become a problem in the rain garden. Make a note of which plants did not fulictioti\will and why.Replace plants as needed. Exhibit B to Rain Garden Maintenance Agreement . .•• •..•