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• <br /> • <br /> ••'- • <br /> • <br /> EXHIBIT B <br /> yARETT RAIN GARDEN MAINTENANCE PLAN <br /> . ..,• <br /> ....• <br /> Ongoing maiiitenanc.t.ofthe rain garden ensures that it functions properly and becomes a <br /> positive.e.x ample foriirLite rain garden projects. The Rain Garden Handbook for <br /> Western WashinitoolIomeowners by Washington State University Extension provides <br /> further mairitenance--detaili:\ <br /> Debris removal:\C.hek t n1i-in• the rain garden for garbage and debris throughout <br /> the year. Before the rary sca§Onrbegins in September, check for debris to ensure that <br /> storm water drains free.lriflterthkaingarden. <br /> Mulching: A 3" layer ofteditim OarkirfUlch.dr arborist wood chips will help block <br /> weeds from sprouting on thdsoil.S.urface,..wiil help keep the soil moist, and will help <br /> prevent soil compaction from light foot <br /> Watering: In order to ensure that plants ut4el1.estOli .hed,plants will need deep <br /> watering during the drier months for the lairstnivO orAhrO years. Remember to water <br /> after a dry period even when the planting 136ds..ard'established. <br /> Weeding: Weed the planting beds 3 - 5 time "a year to*eep invasive plants and weeds <br /> under control. Some plants may need to be deatihea&d7or lightly pruned. <br /> . ..• <br /> Fertilizing: Do not apply fertilizers to your rairigrardtii."-The rain.garden soil mix <br /> provides plenty of nutrients and your garden is planted with nitiv0 plants that are adapted <br /> to this region,no fertilizing is needed. •••• • .• . <br /> •. ..• • <br /> ••••••....._•••• •• <br /> Herbicides and Pesticides: Do not use herbicides or pesticcides.inyouf'fain garden. <br /> .• .••• <br /> Erosion control: Check the rain garden for areas of exposed 0:Oil,.0.rtitillarily_in the fall <br /> before the wet season begins, as well as in the winter. If erosioh'pefSists•in,:the.rain <br /> garden,too much water may be flowing into the garden too '-•, <br /> . ..• ,• <br /> Plant replacement: Occasionally certain plants in the new rain garden-wilInoPthriye.or <br /> become a problem in the rain garden. Make a note of which plants did ii.otfuhetiOnyv.eik <br /> and why. Replace plants as needed. NJ <br /> Exhibit B to Rain Garden Maintenance Agreement <br /> ..• <br />