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OLA thanks these two volunteer board members for a c o ntributing to its mission of grassroots p romoting the use of organic for l a wn care and landscaping nationally. landscaping. We have confirmed workshops on organic turf management for golf courses using vermicompost, and edible landscaping - a growing movement in the urban setting. We are currently seeking speakers who can provide our members with some analysis and overview of trends in the organic business, (specifically organic lawn care and landscaping), to better understand what is motivating consumers, communities and service providers to make the switch to organic. There will also be workshops on new organic products, organic lawn care, natural landscaping, all accompanied by organic coffee ser-vice and a great organic lunch! Using the Organic Land Care training as a guide, CAP will establish a training class conf 2005 for webSaturdays from 9:00 A.M. to 12 NOON The workshops are held at the District office located at 1966 Olivenhain Road in Encinitas. If you have any other questions, please call Teresa Chase at 760-632-4641. Approximately 40 minutes will be spent on each subject and the workshop will be taught by a professional landscaping consultant hired by our water wholesaler, the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California. Residential Landscape Design on February 19 provides a general overview of how a landscape architect approaches a design for a homeowner. Themes to be covered include "Landscape as part of your living space," "How to develop a landscape plan," and "Plant selection." The class will give participants ideas on how to organize their thoughts and resources to develop a landscape plan that works best for them. Landscape plans and photos will be shown. I would 40438615-347D-2092F5Prevalent landscaping practices used in of development today have disregarded the long-term effects on the region's water supply. The intention for these Best Practices is to inform home and property owners about landscape and irrigation needs unique to Colorado, and to assist in creating responsible landscape and irrigation design decisions. Regular maintenance of planting and irrigation system preserves the intended beauty of the landscape, and saves water and maintenance costs through efficient operations. E. All landscapes have the potential to impact native plant communities through transport of seeds and plant propagules by wind and storm drainage. Landscapes adjacent to native sites are particularly critical due to the potential of direct spread, but all projects (public or private) should not harbor or install exotic horticultural plant species that are known Information Sources for Gardening and Landscaping For Classes, Tours, Demonstration Gardens, and Advice: Tucson Botanical Gardens 2150 N. Alvernon Way, Tucson, AZ. 85712 Phone: (520) 326-9686 Email: TBGgardens@tucsonbotanical.org Website: http://arboretum.arizona.edu 1 Information Sources for Gardening and Landscaping 85728 Website: http://www.tucsoncactus.org/ Books for Practical Information and Plant Identification: Arizona Native Plant Society Booklets "Landscape Plants for Dry Regions" by Jones and Sacamano "Low Water Use Plants" by Carol Shuler "Native Plants for Southwestern Landscapes" by Judy Mielke "Plants for Dry Climates" by Mary Rose Duffield and Warren Jones LDC ORD 3006The purposes of landscaping are to enhance the appearance of structures and properties, to provide visual privacy, to provide areas on sites which can absorb rainfall and reduce storm water runoff, and to improve the visual environment. A. Landscaping shall be provided for sites where the following uses occur: By detailing the plantings and method of irrigation proposed, landscaping plans provide an effective means for evaluating whether chosen plant materials will survive in the climate and soils of a given site; satisfy the functional objectives of landscaping (such as erosion control, screening and shade) D. LANDSCAPING PLAN CONTENT - Landscaping plans are to be neatly and accurately drawn, at an appropriate scale which will enable ready identification and recognition of information submitted. Where a project covers only a portion of a site, the landscaping plan 295_BayFriendlyCov2This knowledge is critical to all other Bay-Friendly landscaping practices - particularly being able to select plant materials that match the site. Using the local, natural plant communities as a model allows you to work with nature to create spectacular landscapes that can help replace what's so often been degraded or lost. Ask for references of local landscapers who have used goats for controlling weeds or creating firebreaks in our area. Get creative and specify that hardscapes and other landscape structures be constructed with salvaged items. Develop and implement a plan to reduce construction waste including plastic plant containers, land clearing waste and other landscape construction materials. With the exception of a few large trees, native vegetation is also typically removed from a site before building or landscaping. Mulch conserves water, Standard Specifications: Part 900 - Landscaping & IrrigationAll grassed areas disturbed by construction shall be restored to their original (or better) condition unless otherwise indicated by the plans or contract. Seed which has become moldy, wet or otherwise damaged in transit or storage will not be accepted. Fescue - A turf-type blend of Fescue seed for south central Kansas shall be planted in areas adjacent to the developed properties which have established maintained turf grassed areas or yards. Fescue K-31 grass seed shall be planted in areas adjacent to undeveloped properties and developed properties which do not have established maintained grassed areas or other established maintained landscaped areas. Existing weed stubble, small weeds and grass which can be disked shall be cut by the disk and completely incorporated into the soil. The fertilizer shall be incorporated into the soil to a depth of at least two inches ExhibitA The following lists of recommended Deciduous and Evergreen Trees, Shrubs, and Groundcovers shall be utilized for landscaping in General Use Areas, and shall not be installed in the vicinity of Aircraft Operational Areas. Such regulated and controlled aviation areas shall not contain any landscaping that could pose safety or security hazards to any aspect of aircraft operations, or cause an increase in the level of maintenance for air passenger /cargo aprons, taxiways, runways, or other airport facilities, including hangars and Approved Plant Species for Airport Landscaping Approved Landscaping Plants Approved Landscaping Plants - Continued Approved Landscaping Plants - Continued Approved Landscaping Plants - Continued Approved Landscaping Plants - Continued gdnwsadAs Spring approaches, many people's thoughts turn to landscaping: what to do, how to do it, who to call for an estimate, what'll it look like, what'll it cost. There's so much to consider, that it's worth your valuable time to read this ad. Whatever you do, whomever you call, don't call in a pick-up truck landscaper; that is, a bunch of buffoons calling themselves "landscape experts", riding around with 3 shovels and a broom. These s are total incompetents. And they'll screw you six-ways-to-Sunday. They'll also make a real mess out of everything they touch in a landscape. Likewise, don't call in tree service or lawn service companies; they're basically competent in their areas of specialty, but know nothing about landscaping and will make a mess of everything they touch. Instead, call-up 3-4 reputable Garden Centers & Nursery Landscape Contractors, who deal with The name of this ordinance shall be known and cited as "Landscaping Regulations for the Town of Menasha." The landscape plan can also be e-mailed through a format that can be accessed by the Town. (2) Landscape plans are required for all nonresidential projects. (3) The landscape plan may be incorporated into the site plan or provided separately. (4) No permit for use that is subject to the requirements of this section shall be issued until the landscape plan has been approved by the Director of Community Development. (5) The landscape plan shall be drawn to scale and accurately depict the following information: (a) The names of all of the types of plant species proposed. (b) The number, size and spacing of all proposed plants and the height of trees and shrubs at the time of planting. (c) The lot area and the total area of the lot required to Species to AVOID 12-02Revised by the Horticulture and Restoration Committee, May, 2002 The plants listed below are invasive exotic species which threaten or potentially threaten natural areas, agricultural lands, and gardens. This is a working list of species which have escaped from landscaping, reclamation projects, and agricultural activity. All problem plants may not be included; contact the Colorado Dept. of Agriculture for more information (see references below). Some drought resistent, well adapted exotic plants suggested for landscaping survive successfully outside cultivation. If you are unsure about introducing a new plant into your garden or reclamation/restoration plans, maintain a conservative approach. Try to research a new plant thoroughly before using it, or omit it from your plans. While there are thousands of introduced plants which pose no threats, there are some Chapter 19The purpose of this Chapter is to ensure that urbanized areas are sufficiently augmented by adequate landscaping and open space in order to: A. Shade vehicles in parking lots, B. Break up extensive stretches of paving, C. Reduce impervious areas, D. Provide natural solar insulation for buildings, to screen certain types of land uses where 1. Landscape plans shall be required for all entitlements for which design permit approval is required (Chapter 19.41). 2. The requirements and specifications for landscape plan review may be waived or modified for discretionary applications involving minimal or no new construction at the discretion of the decision-making authority. Where discretionary approval is required by this Title for the use or uses for which the landscaping is being provided, a conceptual landscape plan showing the general location and type of proposed | |
