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Native species are generally the best plant materials for landscaping in defensible space, but others can be grown successfully in Colorado. Newcomers to rural areas need to know how to correctly landscape their property to reduce wildfire hazards. Improper landscaping worries land managers and fire officials because it can greatly increase the risk of structure and property damage from wildfire. Landscaping Defensible Space Wise landowners carefully plan landscaping within the defensible space. Many plant species are suitable for landscaping in defensible space. Consider the following factors when planning, designing and planting the FireWise landscape within your home's defensible space: . Landscape according to the recommended defensible-space zones.
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This could be as simple as sketch-ing something yourself on a notepad or as complex as a full topographic survey with architectural drawings by a landscaping professional. Whatever your choice, all good plans allow you to build your landscape in phases. But with a little extra planning and preparation, you can transform your property into a "water-wise landscape" that is an attractive and functional outdoor space. Any and all types of plants may be used in creating a water-wise landscape that fi ts our climate and your vision. A wise landscape uses less water than a traditional landscape to keep plants looking good. EWEB encourages property owners to follow these "seven steps" for creating a water-wise landscape: Maintain your landscape. Proper pruning, watering, mulching, and lawn aerat-ing and mowing will keep your landscape beautiful and healthy.
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LANDSCAPING Development of open land and woods has increased the area covered by buildings, paved surfaces and turf. This kind of development changes Long Island Sound's watershed, causing increased runoff that carries more contaminants and occurs more rapidly after a storm. Storm sewers carry most runoff untreatedinto surface or groundwaters. Gardeners can help alleviate the runoff problems by reducing the volume of water leaving their property. Making Landscape Choices Your landscape choices can improve the beauty of the garden and the water quality of . Properly selected plants or landscaping features can reduce runoff and minimize the amount of pesticides and fertilizers applied to lawns and gardens. Turf Choices Turf can remain an integral part of the landscape without being a heavy user of water, fenilizer and pesticides.
Land Development Code
Corvallis recognizes the aesthetic and economic value of landscaping and encourages its use to establish a pleasant community character, unify developments, and buffer or screen unsightly features; to soften and buffer large scale structures and parking lots; and to aid in energy conservation by providing shade from the sun and The community desires and intends all properties to be landscaped and maintained. This chapter prescribes standards for landscaping, buffering, and screening. Where landscaping is required by this Code, detailed planting plans and irrigation plans shall be submitted for review with development permit application. Required landscaping for Planned Developments shall be reviewed and approved by the Planning Commission, and in no case shall landscaping be less than that required by this chapter. All required landscaping and related
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was developed in response to state Assembly Bill 325 which requires all cities in California to address landscape water conservation through a locally adopted ordinance. While water efficiency is the goal of this ordinance, it does not require the use of sparse landscaping. Most of the plants people are accustomed to seeing in "normal" landscapes can be used in water efficient landscapes. The main differences lie in the layout of the landscaping and irrigation and the ratios of higher water using plants to lower water using plants. The purpose of this publication is to summarize the pertinent elements of this ordinance and to provide guidance as to how these requirements must be accounted for in the design of landscaping and irrigation. This could be a California licensed landscape architect or it could be the contractor who installs your landscaping or the architect
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BayScapes are environmentally sound landscapes benefiting people, wildlife and Chesapeake Bay. What does conservation landscaping mean? Why is conservation landscaping important to Chesapeake Bay? Where does conservation landscaping begin? Suggested reading list Alternative landscape resources and products BayScapes Action Guide: A Home Landscape Audit for Conservation Landscaping What does conservation landscaping mean? Conservation landscaping promotes landscaping management that works with nature to reduce pollution and enhance wildlife habitat. This guide suggests practical techniques to help you manage your landscape wisely and, at the same time, reduce overall maintenance. Why is conservation landscaping important to Chesapeake Bay?
Water-efficient landscaping produces attractive landscapes because it utilizes designs and plants suited to local conditions. Local governments and water utilities also possess a wealth of information and sugges-tions for using water more efficiently in all aspects of your life, including landscaping. Many terms and schools of thought have been used to describe approaches to water-effi-cient landscaping. The word "Xeriscape" was coined and copyrighted by Denver Water Department in 1981 to help make water conserving landscaping an easily recognized concept. In short, plan and maintain your landscape with these principles of water efficiency in mind and it will continue to conserve water and be attractive. Through careful plan-ning, landscapes can be designed to be both pleasing to the senses and kind to the envi-ronment. One simple approach to achieving this
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____a. buffer landscaping shall be planted or a screening structure placed and visual enhancement l landscaping planted along each lot line adjoining a residential district. ____b. visual enhancement landscaping shall be planted along each lot line adjoining a right of way designated for collector or greater capacity on the OS&HP. (21.40.220.M) ____a. buffer landscaping shall be planted or a screening structure placed and visual enhancement landscaping planted along each lot line adjoining a residential district. SECTION I. AMC 21.45.125.B-Landscaping site plan submittal requirements: Where a landscaping plan is required under Title 21, the plan shall include: ____1. There are four types of landscaping: visual enhancement, buffer, screening, and arterial landscaping. Where landscaping is required under Title 21, but the type is not specified, the landscaping shall be
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The purpose of this Section is to provide usable open space and landscaping within the City of Cottonwood and promote the safety and general welfare of the public by establishing minimum requirements for usable open space within all developments. 2. All portions of the development site not occupied by buildings, structures, vehicle access and parking areas, loading / unloading areas, and approved storage areas shall be landscaped in accordance with these provisions. 3. Future building pads within a phased development shall be improved with temporary landscaping, or otherwise maintained weed-free in such a manner as may be approved by the director. 4. All disturbed portions of a parcel not in parking, landscaping or building must be covered with some type of aggregate such as gravel or granite. 6. The landscaping of all street rights-of-way, contiguous
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The Landscaping Services department has the responsibility encompassing nearly everything outside of the buildings. The department's main functions are the care and maintenance of the campus grounds, installation and care of irrigation systems, pest control (indoor and outdoor), landscape development, horticulture planning, parking, and road maintenance. There are currently 37 fulltime employees in the department, with 13 vacancies. Landscaping waste is currently composted and should continue to be a future goal. Yard waste is composted, there have been efforts to restore areas on campus to natural landscapes and, when possible, drip irrigation systems are installed which reduces the amount of water used. The responsibilities of the Landscaping Services Department can make it difficult to always be environmentally friendly. The department is responsible for
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Landscaping Top Specialty Contractors Rank Last Company Name Colorado Revenue Total Revenue Name of Biggest Years for 2003 for 2003 Completed Project of 2003 Ranking 1 2 American Civil Constructors Inc 2 1 Valleycrest Landscape Development 8888 N Motsenbocker Rd Stapleton redevelopment Parker, CO 80134 303-841-8400 3 3 American Design & Landscape $10 Million $10 Million Stapleton Redevelopment 9432 Motsenbocker Rd Denver Parker, CO 80134 303-841-2820 4 6 Western States Reclamation Inc 3756 Imperial St Frederick, CO 80516 303-833-1986 5 N/R Rock & Co
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Certain landscapes create harmony, pleasure and serenity. "Xeriscaping," a term created from the Greek root "Xeros" (for "dry") and "scape" (for "vista"), is a method of landscaping, which helps create, harmonious yet water efficient landscapes. The basic principles of Xeriscaping involve seven simple steps, which may assist gardeners in creating water-conserving landscapes. Both new and established landscapes can benefit from Xeriscaping, which focuses on: Also consider the maintenance of the design -ed landscape as to whether it will require frequent mowing, fertilizers, pesticide application, pruning, etc. High frequency watering translates into high maintenance, potential high cost and overuse of a limited resource. Also landscape plantings should be grouped according to similar water needs. Make sure the irrigation system is designed to fit the needs
This document will provide direction for Bella Beach homeowners and tenants in landscaping and maintaining their properties. It will also describe a comment process for landscaping projects. 2. Goal of Landscaping The goal for landscaping at Bella Beach is that new plantings in common areas and on private lots blend into and complement the existing native vegetation of the Central Oregon Coast. In addition, landscaping should be used: The CCRs of Bella Beach require that the property surrounding each home be landscaped, generally within six months of a certificate of occupancy being issued. The CCRs further instruct that landscaping be kept "neatly trimmed, properly cultivated and free of trash, weeds and other unsightly material." Written landscape plans are suggested for all initial landscaping projects and major future modifications of landscaping within Bella
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