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Y- •r r <br /> • <br /> • <br /> R -t <br /> • - „. EXHIBIT B <br /> •VERETT RAIN GARDEN MAINTENANCE PLAN <br /> Ongoing mainteriance.,Qf the rain garden ensures that it functions properly and becomes a <br /> positive example•fo9r.flitiTer•.ain garden projects. The Rain Garden Handbook for <br /> Western Washw igtoti•Homeowners by Washington State University Extension provides <br /> further maintena• nce.details:., <br /> Debris removal: -check the-anlet'if the rain garden for garbage and debris throughout <br /> the year. Before the r'ainjc•seasoti,l egins in September, check for debris to ensure that <br /> storm water drains freely intb..theIain garden. <br /> Mulching: A 3” layer of ri'•tediuni bark•mulch,ot arborist wood chips will help block <br /> weeds from sprouting on the soil:surface,:will help keep the soil moist,and will help <br /> prevent soil compaction from light'foat''lraffic. <br /> Watering: In order to ensure that plants get-Well.eslablished,plants will need deep <br /> watering during the drier months for the-first-Iviro qr• hree years. Remember to water <br /> after a dry period even when the planting;beds•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 dea lhea lecl•or•lightly pruned. <br /> • <br /> Fertilizing: Do not apply fertilizers to your rain garden. The"rairt garden soil mix <br /> provides plenty of nutrients and your garden is planted with natiye plants that are adapted <br /> to this region,no fertilizing is needed. <br /> Herbicides and Pesticides: Do not use herbicides or pesticides n- our•rain garden. <br /> Erosion control: Check the rain garden for areas of exposed stn l„pa rtieularly'in the fall <br /> before the wet season begins, as well as in the winter. If erosion p.ersistsiii therain <br /> garden, too much water may be flowing into the garden too rapidly.:' <br /> Plant replacement: Occasionally certain plants in the new rain gardei•will'not thrive or <br /> become a problem in the rain garden. Make a note of which plants did not ti nctioit-wei.- <br /> and why.Replace plants as needed. 't• <br /> Fxhibit B to Rain Garden Maintenance Agreement <br /> • <br />