Changes

*Where possible a combination of native trees, shrubs and perennial herbs should be used in addition to grasses.

*Where possible a combination of native trees, shrubs and perennial herbs should be used in addition to grasses.

*Most bioswales will be situated to receive full sun exposure. The ‘Exposure’ column in the master plant list identifies the sun exposure condition for each species.

*Most bioswales will be situated to receive full sun exposure. The ‘Exposure’ column in the master plant list identifies the sun exposure condition for each species.

Facilities with a deeper media bed (greater than 1 m) provide the opportunity for a wider range of plant species (including trees).  

*Facilities with a deeper media bed (greater than 1 m) provide the opportunity for a wider range of plant species (including trees).  

*For applications along roads and parking lots, where snow may be plowed or stored, non-woody and salt tolerant species should be chosen.

*For applications along roads and parking lots, where snow may be plowed or stored, non-woody and salt tolerant species should be chosen.

*Proper spacing must be provided for aboveground and belowground utilities, and adjacent infrastructure.

*Proper spacing must be provided for aboveground and belowground utilities, and adjacent infrastructure.

==Performance==

==Performance==

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