Task |
Frequency |
Maintenance Notes |
| Pruning |
1 - 2 times / year |
Nutrients in runoff often cause vegetation to flourish |
| Mowing |
2 - 12 times / year |
Frequency depends upon location and desired aesthetic appeal |
| Mulching |
1 - 2 times / year |
Use shreaded hardwood mulch |
| Mulch removal |
1 time / 2 - 3 years |
Mulch accumulation reduces available water storage volume. Removal of mulch also increases surface infiltration rate of fill soil. |
| Watering |
1 time / 2 - 3 days for first 1 - 2 months. Sporadically after establishment |
If droughty, watering after the initial year may be required. |
| Fertilization |
1 time initially |
One time spot fertilization for "first year" vegetation |
| Remove and replace dead plants |
1 time / year |
Within the first year, 10 percent of plants may die. Survival rates increase with time. |
| Miscellaneous upkeep |
12 times / year |
Tasks include trash collection, spot weeding, and removing mulch from overflow device. |
