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• . . • .• • EXHIBIT B ' tr— • •-• --" 'VERETT RAIN GARDEN MAINTENANCE PLAN . . Ongoirgainancftcrain garden ensures that it functions properly and becomes a positive example'fcir..-fdtute-rain garden projects. The Rain Garden Handbook for Western Washington Ifoineowners by Washington State University Extension provides further triainteriancedetaits: . . . •--. Debris removal: Ch the irrtet hithe rain garden for garbage and debris throughout the year. Before theiihéasonbegins in September,check for debris to ensure that storm water drains freely intO..the'rain'garden. •-• • Mulching: A 3"layer of Mediutri'bark.mulch or:.arborist wood chips will help block weeds from sprouting on the soil surface;will-help keep the soil moist, and will help prevent soil compaction from light foot traffic, .,.„ . • . . • Watering:In order to ensure that plants get well established,plants will need deep watering during the drier months for the first two di three rears. Remember to water after a dry period even when the plantiiikbeds'are.eStablighed. ......,.. Weeding:Weed the planting beds 3 -5 times.a-yeai•-t6 keepinvasive plants and weeds under control. Some plants may need to be deadheaded ot lightly pruned. Fertilizing: Do not apply fertilizers to your rain gaden...0e'ra—iii,garden soil mix provides plenty of nutrients and your garden is planted withnativ.e plants that are adapted to this region,no fertilizing is needed. -..-.....•" ••. ..• .• . Herbicides and Pesticides: Do not use herbicides or pesticides. .•in yourrain.garden. Erosion control: Check the rain garden for areas of exposed soil,particularly in the fall before the wet season begins,as well as in the winter. If erosion'pergists:iute-rain garden,too much water may be flowing into the garden too rapidly:-:. • -- - Plant replacement: Occasionally certain plants in the new rain gardeitw.ill'noethrkie or become a problem in the rain garden. Make a note of which plants did notfUnctiOn. well' and why.Replace plants as needed. • • Exhibit 8 to Rain Garden Maintenance Agreement • . .• • ••-•• • • • • • • . ..•••• . . .