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• <br /> EXHIBIT B <br /> �'``' VERETT RAIN GARDEN MAINTENANCE PLAN <br /> Ongoing maintenance oft}r, "r.ain garden ensures that it functions properly and becomes a <br /> positive exarniple,fefptttre-rain garden projects. The Rain Garden Handbook_for <br /> Western Wdshtiigton Ihanieowners by Washington State University Extension provides <br /> further maintenance. 1 ta7ls;'.- <br /> L <br /> Debris removal: Check tie inlet in the rain garden for garbage and debris throughout <br /> the year. Before the rainxseaspdibegins in September, check for debris to ensure that <br /> storm water drains freely•intb,the..rain.garden. <br /> Mulching: A 3"layer of medattnifbark-inulchear arborist wood chips will help block <br /> weeds from sprouting on the soil.sii £ace, wall help keep the soil moist, and will help <br /> prevent soil compaction from light foat•traffic. <br /> Watering: In order to ensure that plants get. iell established, plants will need deep <br /> watering during the drier months for the:first INFlo or:threp years. Remember to water <br /> after a dry period even when the planting`heds'are established. <br /> Weeding: Weed the planting beds 3 -5 times a year to'keep invasive plants and weeds <br /> under control. Some plants may need to be deadheaded-br lightly pruned. <br /> Fertilizing: Do not apply fertilizers to your rain garden:. The tein garden soil mix <br /> provides plenty of nutrients and your garden is planted with.native:plants that are adapted <br /> to this region,no fertilizing is needed. <br /> Herbicides and Pesticides: Do not use herbicides or pestiei6les ybur raig.garden. <br /> Erosion control: Check the rain garden for areas of exposed soi1;'particularly in the fall <br /> before the wet season begins, as well as in the winter. If erosion persists,in the rain, <br /> garden, too much water may be flowing into the garden too rapidly. r <br /> Plant replacement: Occasionally certain plants in the new rain garden Will•riot thrive-,or-% <br /> become a problem in the rain garden. Make a note of which plants did not function Wdll <br /> and why. Replace plants as needed. - !- <br /> • <br /> Exhibit B to Rain Garden Maintenance Agreement • r { <br /> ti. <br /> .r" <br /> L. <br /> • <br />