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.1 . <br /> ...• <br /> • • <br /> •••' .,•••• <br /> •• •• <br /> •-• . <br /> . , <br /> 1EXHIBIT B <br /> ,•••• • <br /> P14 <br /> • . t-j?-' \'_it RE I T RAIN GARDEN MAINTENANCE PLAN <br /> Ongoing inaintepauc'e Of-the rain garden ensures that it functions properly and becomes a <br /> positive..e.xample.t'of futtite rain garden projects. The Rain Garden Handbook for <br /> Western Iffa.shitigtoollolneowners by Washington State University Extension provides <br /> further mairitenarice-tietaili:', <br /> Debris removal:\check thei-nlet'in the rain garden for garbage and debris throughout <br /> the year. Before the rainy spagon-begins in September, check for debris to ensure that <br /> storm water drains flielyinto•the'zain.garden. <br /> Mulching: A 3" layer of'in.cditi'm bark..trfUlch,c3r arborist wood chips will help block <br /> weeds from sprouting on thdsqi-1Surface %iill help keep the soil moist, and will help <br /> prevent soil compaction from flglit f9oftraffic. <br /> •.. <br /> Watering: In order to ensure that plants get-Weltestblikhed,plants will need deep <br /> watering during the drier months for the'first..tWO opihr0 years. Remember to water <br /> after a dry period even when the planti4 b6ds..ard'established. <br /> Weeding: Weed the planting beds 3 - 5 tinie-S"a year to_keep invasive plants and weeds <br /> under control. Some plants may need to be deailhedaed7or Tightly pruned. <br /> ...,......... <br /> Fertilizing: Do not apply fertilizers to your rairi.gardtn•:'fike.pin garden soil mix <br /> provides plenty of nutrients and your garden is plante4 with native plants that are adapted <br /> to this region,no fertilizing is needed. .• <br /> , •••• • . <br /> ..• • <br /> Herbicides and Pesticides: Do not use herbicides or pesticcitlesin'youifiain garden. <br /> Erosion control: Check the rain garden for areas of exposeo-il.,.Ortid-ularly_in the fall <br /> before the wet season begins, as well as in the winter. If erosifiduerSists•in:the'rain <br /> garden,too much water may be flowing into the garden too rapidly„.. <br /> ....... , <br /> ••• <br /> Plant replacement: Occasionally certain plants in the new rain gardOdwillnOthrixe.or <br /> become a problem in the rain garden. Make a note of which plants did iiotii.M;eflOn <br /> „ <br /> and why. Replace plants as needed. • ; <br /> Exhibit B to Rain Garden Maintenance Agreement <br /> . . <br /> . . . • ...• <br /> ' • <br /> •• ,T <br /> .• <br />