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<br />, . e. $prea.ding the seed c~n be done by hand or in larger areas a cyclone seeder can be used. Scatter the seed <br />slowly and be sure not to run out before you have completely covered the site. Adding some moistened <br />sawdust as a filler can make your Job easier because it will clearly show you the area that you have already <br />covered with the seed. <br /> <br />· All hand seeding should be followed by a light raking. <br /> <br />Mulching <br />If you are using plants, you should apply a thin layer of mulch around your garden. This will help reduce <br />weed competition and holds moisture in the soil. It will also help to make your Rain Garden look more <br />attractive. Shredded hardwood works very well and can be used for both woody and herbaceous p/antings. <br />When applying mulch to herbaceous plants you should keep about a % inch separation distance from the <br />plants and apply no more than 1 inch on the surface. Trees and shrubs should be mulched with at least <br />3 inches over the surface. You can also label your plants. This will allow you to monitor their success and <br />prevent you from 'accidently weeding them out later. <br /> <br />SITE MAINTENANCE <br />First Season <br />For the first year herbaceous plants may need to be watered about an 1 inch per week if dry conditions <br />exist over the summer. It is important that the plants receive a soaking because shallow watering can <br />actually cause the root system remain near the surface and dry out. If an extended dry period occurs <br />during the first year of the planting, put a sprinkler out for an hour or two once a week. Trees and shrubs <br />will also benefit from a slow soaking once a week during the first growing season. <br /> <br />Weeding the first year is also important in order to give your plants a competitive edge. Pulling weeds <br />while they are still small is a lot easier than eradicating them when they have become established. Try to <br />scout for weeds in your garden about twice a month. In addition, your plantings should never be fertilized. <br />If you find that a plant is struggling because of the lack of fertility, you have probably selected the wrong <br />plant for the site. . Look around your garden and determine what species are doing better in similar settings. <br />You can try replanting or seeding those species that are propagating. Pesticides are also not needed. The <br />few insect problems that do occur on native plants should be considered part of the natural process. <br /> <br />For seeded areas, mowing is the primary management tool used to prevent weeds from shading out the <br />seedlings. During this first season, your garden may need to be mowed a couple of times. The mower <br />blade should be set between 4-5 inches. A home lawn mower set at its highest cutting position should <br />work well for your Rain Garden areas. You will need to mow each time the weeds reach over 6 inches in <br />height. Try not to allow the weeds to set seed before mowing. Do not worry about crushing the seedlings, <br />they will be hearty enough to restore themselves. If you have a larger area that needs weeding, use a flail <br />type mower. Leave the cuttings on the ground because they will later serve as mulch for the plants. Also, <br />try to time your last fall mowing so that the weeds grow to about 8 inches in height. The extra height on <br />the weeds will help protect the young seedlings from frost and cold winters. <br /> <br />Second Season <br />During the second growing season, your maintenance tasks will ease. In the spring, you can cut back the <br />dried herbaceous plants from the previous years growth. YOI,J can clip the plants back to about 2 to 3 <br />inches from the ground. This will allow the plants to continue' to grow while bringing about a neat <br />appearance to your landscape. Only water during long periods of drough~. Thoroughly weed your gardens <br />in the spring. Pull any unwanted tree seedlings and undesirable plants during this period. Scout for weeds <br />about every month after your initial spring weeding. By now you should be able to tell the difference <br />between the plants you have installed and the invaders that need pulling. In the fall, all standing vegetation <br />should be left in place. It provides food and cover for many different animals and mammals in the winter <br />and brings some color to a rather bleak landscape. <br /> <br />If weeds are thick in your seeded areas, one mowing in the late spring or early summer will help with their <br /> <br />17 <br />
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