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. I <br /> '•1 <br /> • <br /> • ••• <br /> • . } EXHIBIT B <br /> VERETT RAIN GARDEN MAINTENANCE PLAN <br /> Onating.rriaintenan -e of the rain garden ensures that it functions properly and becomes a <br /> positive exdiYiple•for future rain garden projects. The Rain Garden Handbook/in. <br /> Western'Wasltingt4rra.HMV eowners by Washington State University Extension provides <br /> further maijitenapce details:. <br /> Debris removaLGhtiek.thc inlet in the rain garden for garbage and debris throughout <br /> the year. Before the.ra[iny.se`asen'•begins in September.check for debris to ensure that <br /> storm water drains freely.into•the raiit.garden. <br /> Mulching: A 3"layer of arborist wood chips will help block <br /> weeds from sprouting on the soil.surtac,ei-ivill help keep the soil moist, and will help <br /> prevent soil compaction from tibht_foiit traffic. <br /> Watering: In order to ensure that plants gel well estabf fished,plants will need deep <br /> watering during the drier months for the fir§t•two Qr•three years. Remember to water <br /> after a dry period even when the planiing l eds•ai c csttblished. <br /> Weeding: Weed the planting beds 3 - 5 timesa.year.to;ked invasive plants and weeds <br /> under control. Some plants may need to be dcadhdade,d or:`ltghtly pruned. <br /> Fertilizing: Do not apply fertilizers to your raiii'gard ri: The ra.iil garden soil mix <br /> provides plenty of nutrients and your garden is plantgd 101 niitive plants that are adapted <br /> to this region,no fertilizing is needed. <br /> Herbicides and Pesticides: Do not use herbicides or pestiefiles.4 yzir rain garden. <br /> Erosion control: Check the rain garden for areas of exposed soil.•riat icularly in the fall <br /> before the wet season begins,as well as in the winter. If erosiot9 persists•ir}the;rain <br /> garden, too much water may be flowing into the garden too rapidly..--"..•: <br /> I _ <br /> Plant replacement: Occasionally certain plants in the new rain gardefi wi1"1 not iltrivi or <br /> become a problem in the rain garden. Make a note of which plants did Y►ot.ftinetion_wcll.- <br /> and why. Replace plants as needed. <br /> Exhibit B to Rain Garden Maintenance Agreement <br /> r• rr <br /> ti. <br /> • <br />