: I. Spot-renovate areas in athletic fields where weed Populations

fo, currently exceed tolerance levels.

Comment: We will not be utilizing this method. ‘

An alternative “spot renovation" method is to aerate a section of
weedy turf, wait two weeks and aerate again.

Comment: We will investigate this method after looking into the
use of sludge.

Shrub Beds

1. Develop along term plan for increasing the density of plantings in

Shrub _ beds to reduce available growing space for weeds.

Comment: The Parks Department already is doing the above.

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2. Apply a thick coating of mulch to all shrub beds.

«, Comment: Alderman George Laking is looking into the chip-type
; mulch described in the report. Once this type of mulch
is located, the Parks Department will experiment with its

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eee 3. Remove weeds growing in shrub beds prior to their seeding time.

ef Comment: We will be attempting to weed beds prior to the germination
(pps ; _ " time of the weeds. Presently we are using diesel oil on an

ans experimental basis to kill unwanted vegetation. Our Parks
eS Superintendent wil] be experimenting with various ‘methods
Ce, ; of control as Suggested in the report. ;

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Recommendations:

1. Establish low, medium and high priority areas for control of vegetation

Comment: This practice. of treating high priority areas is being done
presently. However, a review of the different areas will
be done to ensure that all areas are covered.

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