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Before you landscape, please review and follow these tips: Do find out where your drainfield is located before you dig Do find out exactly where your drainfield lines are located before you dig and install fence posts. You could easily damage trenches or pipes. Do plant grass over your drainfield! Grass is the best cover over drainfields. Do let your drainfield breathe! Your drainfield needs oxygen to function properly: o -Cover your drainfield with no more that 2 feet of soil (6-12 inches is preferable o -Use only landscape fabric, which breathes o -Plant only shallow-roooted shrubs and plants since deep roots will clog your drainfield o -Contact your nursery professionals for plant recommendations Do check your lawn area for surfacing sewage ( i.e. soft, wet spots). natural landscaping sourcebook.qxdIn recent years, a new look in landscaping, commonly known as natural landscaping, has been gaining enthusiastic acceptance across the country. Government officials can amend comprehensive plans and adopt ordinances to promote the appreciation and use of natural landscapes. Citizen education about the benefits of natural landscaping can provide a powerful incentive, especially if government officials can point to demonstration projects of their own. Because regional geological histories and cli-mate vary greatly and are basic to implementing natural landscaping, natural landscaping in other regions must be tailored to those unique conditions. For exam-ple, natural landscaping site design incorporates natural drainage features such as swales and vegetated "filter strips" in contrast to storm sewers and artificial drainage channels. Natural landscaping is the design, Landscape_designThe architects and designers must ensure that, in all projects, landscaping is designed and provided as part of the project. The design consultant must ensure that any free standing markers are integrated into the design of new buildings and landscape. The architect, or landscape architect must ensure that bicycle storage is provided as part of all University projects (including New Buildings and Additions to Buildings) and be integrated into the building design. Handicapped accessibility, access to handicapped parking, service areas and walkways must be integrated into the design of the overall building, the pedestrian movement system and the landscaping, in order to provide an overall barrier free finished project. Along with architecture, landscaping and plant material forms identify open space, modify the microclimate and through scale, texture and seasonal 46308_Landscaping_AGS What do you need to enroll in HBI's Landscaping trade? Landscaping At-A-Glance Landscaping ranges from turning the designs developed by a landscape architect into reali-ty at a new home, to maintaining lawns and plantings at the local mall. Some activities landscapers do as part of the job include: Some landscaping companies work exclu-sively on large properties, such as office buildings and shopping malls, others also provide these services to private homes. What will you learn in the HBI Landscaping trade? What is Landscaping? Your landscaping skills will be in demand by land developers, nurseries, general and rehab contractors as well as landscaping companies. SMART LANDSCAPINGWATER WISE LANDSCAPES Seminar at Longboat Key Town Hall For Condominium Managers and Landscape Professionals: Designing Landscapes for Low Maintenance Lunch provided by: Ace Pump and Sprinkler Mr. Landscaper Water Wise Seminar For Condominium Managers/Landscape Professionals; March 12, 2005, 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM firewise_landscaping_checklistWhen designing and installing a firewise landscape, consider the following: Local area fire history. To create a firewise landscape, remember that the primary goal is fuel reduction. To this end, initiate the zone concept. Zone 1 is closest to the structure; Zones 2-4 move pro-gressively further away. Zone 1. This well-irrigated area encircles the structure for at least 30' on all sides, providing space for fire suppression equipment in the event of an emergency. Plantings should be limited to carefully spaced fire resistant species. When maintaining a landscape: Keep trees and shrubs pruned. Microsoft Word - landscape guidelines.docLandscaping Guidelines Homeowners: As the spring home improvement season approaches, the Board thought it would be helpful to recap the highlights of the covenants as they apply to outdoor changes you may be planning. The following list is meant to be a paraphrasing of the existing covenants and is not meant to replace or alter the covenants. If anything listed below seems to be in conflict with the covenants, the covenants will take precedence. o Installation and/or Building Plans: Owners are required to first submit preliminary sketches of any Structure to be built or installed for "informal comment" showing the nature, kind, shape, height, material, color scheme, proposed locations on Lot, and any proposed landscaping and modification of the grade of the lot. Upon the approval of the preliminary sketches, the board may request a more detailed plan. Landscaping FINAL colorOne tree can filter up to 60 pounds of pollutants from the air each year. Drought-tolerant plants and grasses Your yard can be beautiful, inviting and environmentally friendly There are many ways to enhance the environmental quality of your yard's landscape. Be aware of exposed soils in your yard where erosion can occur and runoff can carry soil to streams. Start planting gardens that don't require frequent, heavy watering. Here are other ways to develop environmentally friendly yards: Minimize impervious surfaces such as sidewalks and driveways. Diversify your landscaping. Foliage, bark, and flower contrast and seasonal change add beauty to your water efficient landscape. For more information on water efficient landscaping please contact your local conservation district or UC Extension (Master Gardeners chapter). Water is just one component of your landscape plan-ning-but in the arid west, it's an extremely important component. Planning for water efficiency in your landscape design not only helps the environment, it also helps you avoid unnecessary headaches and heartaches over foiled plantings and disappointing designs. More than half of the water consumed by an average household is used for landscaping. Xeriscaping, a practice based on designing an attractive, sustainable landscape that minimizes water use and sound horti-cultural principles, is one possible solution to this problem. But unlike the dry unattractive landscape some Landscaping Ordinance was adopted by the Burbank City Council and became effective on September 2, 2000. Parking lot landscaping requirements affect all parking lots, whether stand-alone or as part of a building project, with 5 or more parking spaces. Final landscape inspection approval: Does not grant approval to occupy a building prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy. Does certifiy that the landscaping work has been completed in compliance with the provisions of Ordinance No.3548. All drawings shall be prepared by a licensed landscape architect. Landscaping is required: At all interior areas not used for parking and at all non-hardscaped areas, To be located within a planter, 25 sf or greater, with 6" concrete curb and automatic irrigation, Minimum Landscape Area Requirements a. Parking Lots with 5-21 Spaces: Landscape 5% of interior parking area, In Weber County, storm water flows through storm drains directly to local creeks and rivers with NO TREATMENT. Water quality can be affected by a number of natural elements as well as chemical elements introduced by humans. What kind of contaminants might reach our rivers and streams? leak from your car. Local recreation areas are affected by storm water contamination and can result in harmful situations for humans and wildlife. These areas include the Weber River, Ogden River (including North, Middle & South Fork), Pineview Reservoir among others. Take tree & grass trimmings to Weber County Compost Facility (801-726-8212). When emptying a pool or spa, let chlorine dissipate for a few days, then recycle/reuse it by draining it gradually onto a landscaped area. FIREWISE LANDSCAPING FOR WOODLAA home in a woodland setting is a home sur-rounded b y a forest fire fuel, and in real danger if a wildfire is on the loose. FIRE-WISE LANDSCAPING can create a LINE OF DEFENSE against the threat of wildfire by creating a safety zone or defensible space around the home. The goal is to BREAK THE CHAIN of flammable fuel between the home and the forest. Examine the yard. What can catch fire and carry it to the house? THIS PIECE OF LAND? You can landscape for fire protection while maintaining a natural look to your surroundings. Work, with the plants native to the site, using the patterns found in nature. These guidelines are for use for all Campus landscaping. 2.12 Warranty - Include in contract documentation, instructions that the installing contractor is responsible for watering 1" of water per week throughout the first growing season. The contractor should also be required to provide the maintenance specifications for the one-year warranty period (and subsequent periods) for all furnished landscape materials. Peat moss is not to be used in campus landscape bed soil preparation. Parking Lot plantings shall be in accordance with the City of Raleigh Landscape Ordinance. Many streets have a predominant species already selected (consult with the University Landscape Architect). Landscape and site designs should preserve existing trees to the maximum extent possible. | |
