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, - • . - ... ._. .... ..- ••• ., . . . _. . . . . . . . .• ......... . . . ... ...•%, • •1. ,. •• ••• ... .- . i PP, EXHIBIT B • J7'- VERETT RAIN GARDEN MAINTENANCE PLAN ..,.. 1 -...- . . . .. .... ......... . . . : ... Ongoin.giilainten-ance'..6.11IVe-rain garden ensures that it functions properly and becomes a positive example fo-if...ftittge--rain garden projects. The Rain Garden Handbook for Western Washington 1.16ineowners by Washington State University Extension provides further details.maintejiance: .. -,... . . . .• ,. Debris removal: Check2theinletm the rain garden for garbage and debris throughout the year. Before the rainy-S-easotibegips in September,check for debris to ensure that storm water drains freely into.the rain garden. .., ,......, ,•_.. : ....•„,. Mulching: A 3" layer of Me.diuni batkinutChor'arborist wood chips will help block weeds from sprouting on the soil.surfaCe,.wilI help keep the soil moist, and will help prevent soil compaction from lightroct.tfaffic. ....• -,... ..- . .. . • , ... . Watering: In order to ensure that plants get well established, plants will need deep watering during the drier months for the..fifst two or.threeears. Remember to water after a dry period even when the plantinglaeds..arcestablished. . ..._ _.,.•.••...._.--- .. _ Weeding: Weed the planting beds 3 - 5 times a yeAr to.keep invasive plants and weeds under control. Some plants may need to be deadlieadedroi•lightly pruned. - •• ..----.. . . . .... .. . Fertilizing: Do not apply fertilizers to your rain gifdeii, -the.rain garden soil mix provides plenty of nutrients and your garden is planted Wittinatilie plants that are adapted to this region, no fertilizing is needed. . • . • ; .. .. ...- I --....._•• ,--. .-. Herbicides and Pesticides: Do not use herbicides or pesticides in-youf rain garden. -...... ....• .... •.., ! Erosion control: Check the rain garden for areas of exposed sdi.l,,pArticiilarlY in.the fall before the wet season begins, as well as in the winter. If erosion perSists.-iri.Oe ruin. garden, too much water may be flowing into the garden too rapidly:',..-..../ ..—, ..: -..,.._...' .. .-' _..' Plant replacement: Occasionally certain plants in the new rain garden will no:tthrive•or.. become a problem in the rain garden. Make a note of which plants did not well '. and why. Replace plants as needed. - • ' — ' Exhiba 8 to Rain Gal-den Maintenance Agreement .-... , . , ' . . ._,.. r...• _.. ... ... "•.... ...."' ..•• .. • .•• ... ...-- . . .•••••