619 LAUREL DR 2017-01-19 - Laserfiche WebLink

. . • , ' •••-•• • --'• ,.' ..• • ... .... .,.. .. . -• .., ._. ....' ‘.. . . .-• ..• .. ... . , . . . EXHIBIT B 4•:".,;.' 4-i!. •''- . ' V'ERE• TT RAIN GARDEN MAINTENANCE PLAN ,01, 4 ..„ ... -........-•-' .•--• -•,-,--'' Ongoing maintenance of,t1te_rain garden ensures that it functions properly and becomes a positive example forltftntk.Fain garden projects. The Rain Garden Handbook for Western Wiishinit9nRopreowners by Washington State University Extension provides further maintenance.details-:-.., ... ...... ...• . • , . _ : .. „ .. .. , Debris removal: Otedetheltilitifi-trie. rain garden for garbage and debris throughout the year. Before the raiiii.sias.- onbegins in September,check for debris to ensure that storm water drains free19,iritdithe}-4inprden. Mulching: A 3"layer of niediunfbarkIrnurch or arborist wood chips will help block weeds from sprouting on the sitsUrfa6e,.will help keep the soil moist, and will help prevent soil compaction from lightfoot-fraffic. _,-... ... .. . . . , . - • ,., . Watering: In order to ensure that plants g9I-Well.establiihed,plants will need deep watering during the drier months for theiirst_ANkio or-three years. Remember to water after a dry period even when the plantinibeds-aii established. Weeding: Weed the planting beds 3 - 5 times a year,.to keeil invasive plants and weeds under control. Some plants may need to be deadhe4eeror..lightly pruned. •'. -----..• •-•-•......-••••••••-• . Fertilizing: Do not apply fertilizers to your rain garden. The'laiA garden soil mix provides plenty of nutrients and your garden is planted witt naii.y.e plants that are adapted to this region,no fertilizing is needed. --.......-• ...-- ...,•- . Herbicides and Pesticides: Do not use herbicides or pesticidegarden. .• .• -.2. ....•• ...- ., -. _..- ....- .,.... Erosion control: Check the rain garden for areas of exposed Sbit,..p•articularbijn the fall before the wet season begins, as well as in the winter. If erosion pgsi4s-inttlerain garden,too much water may be flowing into the garden too rapidly.:I': .,/.../ i ... . •-• .-- .....- . .... ..- .... ...•.- •... Plant replacement: Occasionally certain plants in the new rain garderi.will:ntit tlyiye pr become a problem in the rain garden. Make a note of which plants did not finietiphArefl and why. Replace plants as needed. ... .. ,. , ... .. .., .. ••_• ,..• _. ,.. _._.. .. Exhibit B to Rain Garden Maintenance Agreement ..• ....- ...- - .... .,. ._...•