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NytWetiandHabitatRestorations <br /> Planting Methods and Schedule <br /> WHR is making several minor recommendations to the plans based on plant availability and <br /> species selections we think would work best. <br /> Availability of the following species is not currently available: <br /> Herbaceous Plants: <br /> Grass Leaved Goldenrod (Solidago gramminfolia) and Manna Grass (Glyceria grandis) are not <br /> available and WHR recommends replacing both species with and additional 30 plugs of Prairie <br /> Cordgrass (Spartina pectinata) or other species on the list. WHR recommends replacement <br /> with cordgrass as it would be an aggressive lakeshore plant with vigorous root growth and <br /> stabilization qualities. <br /> Shrubs: <br /> Alder(Alnus rugosa) is not available in a#2 size but is available in a#7 container. WHR would <br /> charge an additional $125 per tree to upgrade the bigger size. Our recommendation would be <br /> to plant additional False Indigo (Amorpha fruiticosa) shrubs as they are the most native and <br /> indicative shrubs along the Lake Minnetonka shoreline and do a very good job in holding the <br /> near shoreline substrates together with their root systems. <br /> 3 Year Maintenance Plan <br /> WHR will maintain the plantings along the Big Island shoreline following the initial plantings by <br /> periodically watering (as needed), spot spraying and mowing vegetation along the shoreline at <br /> strategic times through out the growing season. Usually our visits would be in mid June, July <br /> and August. Typical first year invasive weeds would be controlled such as Canada Thistle, <br /> Yellow Mustard, Reed Canary Grass, Purple Loosestrife, Garlic Mustard, and other invasive <br /> plants as they arise (these were the typical problem weeds on prior Big Island Shoreline <br /> Restoration projects). Live stakes will be replaced as necessary and spot mowings will be <br /> conducted to avoid damage to live stakes or other tree or shub plantings. All Herbicides used <br /> will be water safe Glyphsate alternatives like Rodeo that do not have surfactants in the solution. <br /> 2521 27th Ave S. 612-385-9105 www.whr.mn <br /> Minneapolis,MN 55406 636-333-8834 tory@whr.mn <br />