Changes

*Mulch should be applied on the surface of the BMP in a layer of 75 -100 mm.  

<li>Mulch should be applied on the surface of the BMP in a layer of 75 -100 mm. </li>

*As in other landscaping applications, the mulch helps to preserve soil moisture for plant survival, and suppresses weed growth.

<li>As in other landscaping applications, the mulch helps to preserve soil moisture for plant survival, and suppresses weed growth.</li>

*Mulch is considered to be an normal finishing touch to many types of formal landscaping. Maintaining mulch application can help increase aesthetic value of LID BMPs.

<li>Mulch is considered to be an normal finishing touch to many types of formal landscaping. Maintaining mulch application can help increase aesthetic value of LID BMPs.</li>   

*Shredded hardwood mulch is recommended for LID facilities. Its fibrous texture knits together somewhat; providing some erosion control.

<li>Shredded hardwood mulch is recommended for LID facilities. Its fibrous texture knits together somewhat; providing erosion control on the surface. </li>

*Regular fresh applications of wood mulch also promotes denitrification, reducing nitrates in impacted surface waters.

<li>Regular fresh applications of wood mulch also promotes denitrification, reducing nitrates in impacted surface waters. </li>

 

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