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. . • 1 . ..- ...- . . .... - .........-- ,.. ... EXHIBIT B . .,: i j i • VERETT RAIN GARDEN MAINTENANCE PLAN , ..• . ..• . ,•.......• .. , .,• .... -.......• . ... Ongoing" rnaintenfince erfilio,rain garden ensures that it functions properly and becomes a positivexamplefor,.ftittlie.rain garden projects. The Rain Garden Handbook for Western Was Ithigtorakateowners by Washington State University Extension provides further maintenance 4tails:-.., . .•. •• : • - .- .. Debris removal: t-,hiCf-thelnlet'iti•the rain garden for garbage and debris throughout the year. Before the rainy..seasorfhe.gins in September, check for debris to ensure that storm water drains freefifintthe in garden. Mulching: A 3"layer of tnediuniharlernulch.pr arborist wood chips will help block •.... . i weeds from sprouting on the sOil.surfade, will help keep the soil moist, and will help prevent soil compaction from tight ..,-.. ',...••-- , .••• . Watering: In order to ensure that plants get well establis.hed,plants will need deep 1 watering during the drier months for thefirstwb or..threg years. Remember to water after a dry period even when the plantinksheds.arCestatiiished. Weeding: Weed the planting beds 3 - 5 times a yd'ar..to-kveA invasive plants and weeds under control. Some plants may need to be deadhOded'Orlightly pruned. '...,,....................-----, Fertilizing: Do not apply fertilizers to your rain garden The.Taiiigarden soil mix provides plenty of nutrients and your garden is planted with nalive:plants that are adapted , ....., . .. to this region,no fertilizing is needed. Herbicides and Pesticides: Do not use herbicides or pesticidesiVi•yourriin garden. Erosion control: Check the rain garden for areas of exposed ibil;petaiqularly in the fall before the wet season begins,as well as in the winter. If erosion ii-ersisis..iff the:rain garden,too much water may be flowing into the garden too rapidly: •-•'''' ,..---;•: .:: ,,_ ....• ............. Plant replacement: Occasionally certain plants in the new rain garden:s2vill•-riefftiulye tg become a problem in the rain garden. Make a note of which plants did not flinction4e11• : and why. Replace plants as needed. : 1 . .. 1 Exhibit B to Rain Garden Maintenance Agreement -, t,.