This document discusses different types of mulches that can be used in home landscapes. It provides details on organic mulches like woodchips, bark, and leaves as well as inorganic mulches like rock, landscape fabric, and shredded rubber. The summary discusses the benefits of mulches, including conserving soil moisture, reducing weeds, and enhancing plant health. Organic mulches are generally preferred as they break down over time and add organic matter to soils. When selecting and applying mulches properly, homeowners can improve their landscape in many positive ways.
Drought-Tolerant Landscapes for Alabama - Alabama A&M UniversityFabienne22Q
This document provides guidelines for designing drought-tolerant landscapes in Alabama. It discusses hydrozoning plants according to their water needs, improving soil quality, and selecting plants adapted to the local climate to reduce outdoor water usage. The key recommendations are to zone at least 60% of the landscape for low water use plants, amend soil with organic matter, and space plants appropriately to limit the need for supplemental irrigation.
Mulching provides several benefits for gardens in Cyprus' dry climate, including reducing watering needs, inhibiting weeds, and protecting soil. Organic mulches like wood chips and grass clippings gradually improve soil as they decompose, while inorganic options like stones retain moisture without breaking down. The document provides guidelines for applying a 5-8 cm deep mulch layer around plants while avoiding issues like piling mulch against trunks.
Proper Planting Results in Healthy, Water-Efficient Plants: Make Every Drop C...Finola87v
1) Proper planting techniques such as incorporating organic amendments, using mulch, planting in fall, and watering thoroughly before planting can help newly planted plants establish strong root systems and reduce water needs.
2) Good drainage and adequate organic matter in the soil supports plant growth by improving water retention and nutrient availability while allowing for oxygen movement to the roots.
3) Amendments like compost and manure should be incorporated throughout the soil to improve structure, while inorganic amendments can be used to improve drainage in poorly drained soils.
Gardening with Native Plants - Urban Areas of the Pacific NorthwestFujita64g
This document provides guidelines for using native plant communities in urban landscaping in the Pacific Northwest. It suggests assembling plants into simulated successional communities representing different stages of natural forest development. This approach responds well to urban constraints. The document emphasizes the importance of mycorrhizal fungi in establishing most native plants and improving their drought and nutrient tolerance. It recommends introducing mycorrhizae either via inoculated soil, plant roots, or liquid application to support transplanted native plants in the urban environment.
This document provides gardening tips for the West Kimberley region of Australia, which has an arid climate with high temperatures, seasonal rainfall, and wind. It recommends using local plant varieties adapted to the conditions, designing gardens to reduce evaporation through windbreaks and shade, improving soil with compost, and using mulch and efficient irrigation to minimize water use. Key techniques include grouping plants by water needs, retrofitting existing gardens, adding soil conditioners, and choosing appropriate mulches and watering systems.
Healthy Garden Soils and Drought Mitigation - Oklahoma State UniversityFujita64g
This document provides information on healthy garden soils and soil improvement methods, including adding organic matter, composting, cover crops, and fertilizers. Some key points:
1) Organic matter such as composted plant materials and manure enrich the soil, improve drainage and nutrient/water retention, and increase beneficial microorganisms.
2) Cover crops planted when the garden is idle increase organic matter, absorb nutrients, and some legumes fix atmospheric nitrogen when tilled under.
3) Composting yard and garden waste returns nutrients to the soil and can be done through slow or fast methods following guidelines for proper ingredients, carbon-nitrogen ratios, structure, moisture and temperature.
CA: A Bay-Friendly Landscaper's Guide to MulchSotirakou964
Mulch is any material spread over soil to enhance plant growth and landscape appearance. Using mulch can save money by reducing weeds, labor costs, and water use. The document discusses how mulch creates healthy landscapes, controls weeds, conserves water, and reduces labor costs. Applying mulch made from recycled plant trimmings and leaves is beneficial as it builds healthy soil, protects plants, and reduces waste going to landfills.
Lasagna Gardening: Tips from Local Experts - City of Bloomington, CanadaFayme4q
1) Lasagna gardening is a no-dig method that layers organic materials like leaves, compost, and yard waste to create a nutrient-rich soil for planting.
2) Leaves make a good mulch layer that will break down into rich soil by spring. Newspaper layers can prevent weeds while grass clippings and yard waste provide nutrients without needing yard waste stickers.
3) The document provides tips on building lasagna gardens including soaking newspaper ahead of time, using cardboard as an alternative, and placing a top newspaper layer for extra weed protection.
Drought-Tolerant Landscapes for Alabama - Alabama A&M UniversityFabienne22Q
This document provides guidelines for designing drought-tolerant landscapes in Alabama. It discusses hydrozoning plants according to their water needs, improving soil quality, and selecting plants adapted to the local climate to reduce outdoor water usage. The key recommendations are to zone at least 60% of the landscape for low water use plants, amend soil with organic matter, and space plants appropriately to limit the need for supplemental irrigation.
Mulching provides several benefits for gardens in Cyprus' dry climate, including reducing watering needs, inhibiting weeds, and protecting soil. Organic mulches like wood chips and grass clippings gradually improve soil as they decompose, while inorganic options like stones retain moisture without breaking down. The document provides guidelines for applying a 5-8 cm deep mulch layer around plants while avoiding issues like piling mulch against trunks.
Proper Planting Results in Healthy, Water-Efficient Plants: Make Every Drop C...Finola87v
1) Proper planting techniques such as incorporating organic amendments, using mulch, planting in fall, and watering thoroughly before planting can help newly planted plants establish strong root systems and reduce water needs.
2) Good drainage and adequate organic matter in the soil supports plant growth by improving water retention and nutrient availability while allowing for oxygen movement to the roots.
3) Amendments like compost and manure should be incorporated throughout the soil to improve structure, while inorganic amendments can be used to improve drainage in poorly drained soils.
Gardening with Native Plants - Urban Areas of the Pacific NorthwestFujita64g
This document provides guidelines for using native plant communities in urban landscaping in the Pacific Northwest. It suggests assembling plants into simulated successional communities representing different stages of natural forest development. This approach responds well to urban constraints. The document emphasizes the importance of mycorrhizal fungi in establishing most native plants and improving their drought and nutrient tolerance. It recommends introducing mycorrhizae either via inoculated soil, plant roots, or liquid application to support transplanted native plants in the urban environment.
This document provides gardening tips for the West Kimberley region of Australia, which has an arid climate with high temperatures, seasonal rainfall, and wind. It recommends using local plant varieties adapted to the conditions, designing gardens to reduce evaporation through windbreaks and shade, improving soil with compost, and using mulch and efficient irrigation to minimize water use. Key techniques include grouping plants by water needs, retrofitting existing gardens, adding soil conditioners, and choosing appropriate mulches and watering systems.
Healthy Garden Soils and Drought Mitigation - Oklahoma State UniversityFujita64g
This document provides information on healthy garden soils and soil improvement methods, including adding organic matter, composting, cover crops, and fertilizers. Some key points:
1) Organic matter such as composted plant materials and manure enrich the soil, improve drainage and nutrient/water retention, and increase beneficial microorganisms.
2) Cover crops planted when the garden is idle increase organic matter, absorb nutrients, and some legumes fix atmospheric nitrogen when tilled under.
3) Composting yard and garden waste returns nutrients to the soil and can be done through slow or fast methods following guidelines for proper ingredients, carbon-nitrogen ratios, structure, moisture and temperature.
CA: A Bay-Friendly Landscaper's Guide to MulchSotirakou964
Mulch is any material spread over soil to enhance plant growth and landscape appearance. Using mulch can save money by reducing weeds, labor costs, and water use. The document discusses how mulch creates healthy landscapes, controls weeds, conserves water, and reduces labor costs. Applying mulch made from recycled plant trimmings and leaves is beneficial as it builds healthy soil, protects plants, and reduces waste going to landfills.
Lasagna Gardening: Tips from Local Experts - City of Bloomington, CanadaFayme4q
1) Lasagna gardening is a no-dig method that layers organic materials like leaves, compost, and yard waste to create a nutrient-rich soil for planting.
2) Leaves make a good mulch layer that will break down into rich soil by spring. Newspaper layers can prevent weeds while grass clippings and yard waste provide nutrients without needing yard waste stickers.
3) The document provides tips on building lasagna gardens including soaking newspaper ahead of time, using cardboard as an alternative, and placing a top newspaper layer for extra weed protection.
Garden Care of A Sustainable Garden - Brisbane, AustraliaFujita64g
This document provides information on caring for a sustainable garden, including composting, mulching, fertilizing, pruning, watering and caring for trees. Key points include alternating nitrogen-rich and carbon-rich materials for composting, using mulch to suppress weeds and retain water, choosing organic or low-impact fertilizers, properly pruning plants and disposing of prunings, conserving water through practices like mulching and grouping plants, and protecting tree roots within the critical root zone. Residents' tips throughout offer additional gardening advice.
primary fuel source. Evs have zero direct tailpipe emissions and can help reduce greenhouse gases if the electricity comes from renewable sources. zHome includes features to support electric vehicle adoption such as:
1) zHome includes features to support electric vehicle adoption such as installing electric vehicle charging stations in the garages to enable residents to charge electric vehicles.
2) The home was designed and built with a highly efficient and tight building envelope to minimize energy usage and allow the solar panels to meet more of the home's electricity needs, including charging electric vehicles.
3) Using electricity from renewable solar panels to charge electric vehicles helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions compared to gasoline-powered vehicles.
This document provides guidance on planning and designing a water-efficient garden. It emphasizes choosing plants suited to the local climate and soil conditions, using permeable paving and mulch, and minimizing lawn areas which require a lot of water. Specific design principles discussed include considering the property's sun exposure, slope, views and intended use; understanding microclimates; and matching the garden style to one's lifestyle and home. The overall message is that with proper planning, gardens can thrive on natural rainfall without excessive watering.
Gardening in Drought Conditions - Parker County, TexasFujita64g
While planting during drought conditions makes success more difficult due to high evaporation and limited root growth, it is possible to establish new lawns and plant trees/shrubs if done properly. The article provides a three-week plan for establishing sod or Bermuda grass seed with daily watering amounts decreasing each week to develop a deeper root system. When planting trees or shrubs, the hole should be dug wider than the root ball and filled with native soil, pressed firmly and soaked to eliminate air pockets before mulching. New plants will need regular watering of at least 5 gallons when the soil is dry to help roots become established during their first summer.
Trees play an important role in the water cycle by intercepting rainfall, increasing infiltration and reducing surface runoff. Their roots, leaves and organic matter help store and clean water. In urban areas, increasing tree cover can significantly decrease stormwater runoff by up to 30%. Proper tree planting and management are important for maximizing the hydrological benefits of trees.
This document provides resources and information for xeriscaping and water-wise gardening in climates similar to southern Alberta. It lists books available at the Medicine Hat College Brooks Campus library on topics like creating prairie xeriscapes and trees and shrubs for the prairies. Online resources on native plant selection and xeriscape design are also included. The document provides tips for soil preparation, plant selection, irrigation, and maintaining mulch to conserve water in landscaping. It highlights the Brooks Environmental Advisory Committee's demonstration of xeriscaping with native and drought-resistant plants.
Gardening with Native Plants - Victoria, British ColumbiaFujita64g
This guide provides information on creating gardens using native plants that attract birds and butterflies on Vancouver Island. It lists the top 10 native plant picks that are beautiful, hardy and readily available including oceanspray, tall Oregon grape, broad-leaved stonecrop, and woolly sunflower. The guide also includes a plant table with information on 40 native species, their characteristics, compatible plants and suggested uses.
Coping with Drought in the Landscape - University of FloridaKardatou54a
This document discusses guidelines for managing landscapes during drought conditions. It recommends prioritizing irrigation of highly visible areas first, then trees and shrubs over turf. Watering early in the morning reduces evaporation. Deep, infrequent watering promotes deeper root growth compared to shallow, frequent watering. Mulching and hand watering beds can reduce water loss. Allowing lawns to go dormant and pruning plants back severely can help landscapes survive extreme drought.
Landscaping improves quality of life and property values, but requires watering during drought to maintain existing landscapes. Xeriscape principles like mulching, drip irrigation, and drought-tolerant plants can help landscapes use water efficiently. Trees should receive highest watering priority during drought as they are expensive to replace. Watering at night and following local guidelines can keep landscapes healthy with less water.
Drought Tolerant Plants - Sea Grant CaliforniaFabienne22Q
Drought tolerant plants can provide benefits like lower water bills and reduced maintenance while being visually appealing. They have evolved mechanisms like waxy leaves and deep roots to withstand dry conditions. Native and Mediterranean plants adapted to local climates often require little water once established. Homeowners can reduce their water use and runoff by replacing lawns with drought tolerant groundcovers, shrubs, and trees and following practices like mulching and deep, infrequent watering. Demonstration gardens showcase attractive options that use water wisely.
Watering Vegetable and Flower Gardens: Water-Wise Gardening and Landscape Mai...Kaila694m
This document provides guidelines for watering vegetable gardens, flower beds, and perennials. It recommends watering when the top several inches of soil are dry, and thoroughly moistening the soil to a depth of 6 to 8 inches. The amount and frequency of watering needed depends on soil type, plant population, temperature, wind, and slopes. Overhead watering during the hottest part of the day can cool plants and moderate heat stress. Water should be cool and free of salts to avoid damaging plants.
This document provides guidance on designing, building, and maintaining natural landscapes. It discusses choosing plants suited to site conditions, amending soils with compost, mulching, limiting turf areas, designing efficient irrigation, and using integrated pest management. The goal is to create landscapes that require less water, fertilizer, and pesticides while providing wildlife habitat and other benefits.
Gardening with Native Plants - Texas Native Plants Container GardeningFujita64g
This document provides guidance on container gardening with native Texas plants. It discusses selecting plants suited to the container's conditions, such as sunlight exposure and soil type. It recommends choosing a variety of plant textures, forms, and bloom times for visual interest. The document also provides tips on assembling the container garden, such as layering plants and leaving space for growth. It suggests using a well-draining soil mix and optional mulch. Proper watering and protection from weather extremes are also discussed.
This document provides information on sustainable landscaping practices. It defines sustainable landscaping as an attractive environment that requires minimal inputs like water, fertilizer, and pesticides while balancing the local climate. Some key practices include designing for the site conditions, improving soil quality over time through composting and soil amendments, selecting plants adapted to the climate and soils, using efficient irrigation, and incorporating windbreaks and shade trees for energy conservation. The document emphasizes that sustainable landscaping achieves long-term success through establishing short-term goals like composting and conserving water.
Southern Nevada Regional Plant List - City of Las VegasDanousis85z
The document provides an acknowledgements section thanking contributors who helped create a regional plant list for Southern Nevada. It includes an introduction explaining the purpose of the list is to provide a single reference of appropriate plants for landscaping projects in the Las Vegas area. The list itself is divided into sections for trees, shrubs, groundcovers, vines and other types of plants. Each plant entry includes the botanical and common names along with attributes to help determine suitability for different landscape situations.
Landscaping refers to modifying the visible features of an area of land through the incorporation of living elements like plants, natural elements like landforms and water bodies, and human-created elements like structures and fences. Key landscape elements include plants, water features, and stones. Plants are used for their aesthetic and environmental benefits, including defining spaces, providing privacy, and modifying microclimates. Water features like fountains and ponds enhance the landscape and provide habitat. Stones are used for paving, retaining walls, sculptures, and other structural and decorative purposes. Together, the thoughtful incorporation of these natural and manmade elements can transform an area of land.
Environmentally Friendly Landscaping - Upper Etowah River AllianceEric851q
The document discusses environmentally friendly landscaping techniques that conserve water resources, such as xeriscaping. Xeriscaping uses plants native to the area that require little watering once established. It divides the landscape into zones of high, moderate, and low water use. The majority of the landscape should be low water use plants that require no supplemental irrigation. Xeriscaping can significantly reduce water consumption without sacrificing beauty.
Species Selection: Beautiful, Easy Care, Water Wise Plants - Canberra, AustraliaDanousis85z
The document discusses plant species available from Provincial Nurseries that are drought tolerant and low water use. It describes native and ornamental grasses, sedges, rushes, lilies, shrubs, and wetland plants suitable for commercial and residential landscaping. The plants are grown using sustainable practices and come in various container sizes for ordering. Provincial can also provide full landscaping design and installation services.
Coastal Gardens: A Planting Guide for Kangaroo IslandKardatou54a
This planting guide provides advice for coastal gardens on Kangaroo Island, suggesting water-wise local native plants as alternatives to introduced species. It discusses the benefits of local plants, which are well-adapted to the harsh coastal conditions. The guide outlines various garden designs and provides information on specific plant species that can tolerate coastal exposure or require some protection, along with their characteristics and growing needs. It also identifies common garden plants that have become invasive weeds.
Conserving Water on Home Lawns and Landscapes in New JerseyKardatou54a
The document provides tips for conserving water on home lawns and landscapes in New Jersey. It recommends watering only when needed, improving soil water retention, using drought-tolerant plants, and applying mulches. Specific tips include watering early in the morning, checking soil moisture before watering, gradually adapting plants to infrequent deep watering, reducing lawn size, and topdressing soil with compost to improve water retention.
Mesquite and Palo Verde Trees for the Urban Landscape - University of ArizonianFaizah68w
This document provides information on several mesquite and palo verde tree species that are suitable for urban landscapes in Arizona. It describes the characteristics of mesquite trees including their drought tolerance, size, native ranges, and uses by early peoples. The document then summarizes eight different mesquite species and varieties native to North America and South America, describing their identifying features such as leaf shape and size, bark, flowers, seed pods, cold hardiness, and mature size. It also discusses hybrid mesquite varieties and their characteristics. The document concludes with sections on mesquite culture and potential problems like mistletoe infestation and root rot.
Model Regulation for Restricting Lawn IrrigationFaizah68w
The document outlines regulations that municipalities in New Hampshire can implement to restrict residential lawn watering during periods of drought. It provides model language for a local regulation, including definitions of drought, restrictions at different drought levels, notification requirements, enforcement procedures, and penalties. The regulation is adopted under state law that authorizes municipalities to restrict lawn watering during droughts declared by state or federal agencies.
Garden Care of A Sustainable Garden - Brisbane, AustraliaFujita64g
This document provides information on caring for a sustainable garden, including composting, mulching, fertilizing, pruning, watering and caring for trees. Key points include alternating nitrogen-rich and carbon-rich materials for composting, using mulch to suppress weeds and retain water, choosing organic or low-impact fertilizers, properly pruning plants and disposing of prunings, conserving water through practices like mulching and grouping plants, and protecting tree roots within the critical root zone. Residents' tips throughout offer additional gardening advice.
primary fuel source. Evs have zero direct tailpipe emissions and can help reduce greenhouse gases if the electricity comes from renewable sources. zHome includes features to support electric vehicle adoption such as:
1) zHome includes features to support electric vehicle adoption such as installing electric vehicle charging stations in the garages to enable residents to charge electric vehicles.
2) The home was designed and built with a highly efficient and tight building envelope to minimize energy usage and allow the solar panels to meet more of the home's electricity needs, including charging electric vehicles.
3) Using electricity from renewable solar panels to charge electric vehicles helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions compared to gasoline-powered vehicles.
This document provides guidance on planning and designing a water-efficient garden. It emphasizes choosing plants suited to the local climate and soil conditions, using permeable paving and mulch, and minimizing lawn areas which require a lot of water. Specific design principles discussed include considering the property's sun exposure, slope, views and intended use; understanding microclimates; and matching the garden style to one's lifestyle and home. The overall message is that with proper planning, gardens can thrive on natural rainfall without excessive watering.
Gardening in Drought Conditions - Parker County, TexasFujita64g
While planting during drought conditions makes success more difficult due to high evaporation and limited root growth, it is possible to establish new lawns and plant trees/shrubs if done properly. The article provides a three-week plan for establishing sod or Bermuda grass seed with daily watering amounts decreasing each week to develop a deeper root system. When planting trees or shrubs, the hole should be dug wider than the root ball and filled with native soil, pressed firmly and soaked to eliminate air pockets before mulching. New plants will need regular watering of at least 5 gallons when the soil is dry to help roots become established during their first summer.
Trees play an important role in the water cycle by intercepting rainfall, increasing infiltration and reducing surface runoff. Their roots, leaves and organic matter help store and clean water. In urban areas, increasing tree cover can significantly decrease stormwater runoff by up to 30%. Proper tree planting and management are important for maximizing the hydrological benefits of trees.
This document provides resources and information for xeriscaping and water-wise gardening in climates similar to southern Alberta. It lists books available at the Medicine Hat College Brooks Campus library on topics like creating prairie xeriscapes and trees and shrubs for the prairies. Online resources on native plant selection and xeriscape design are also included. The document provides tips for soil preparation, plant selection, irrigation, and maintaining mulch to conserve water in landscaping. It highlights the Brooks Environmental Advisory Committee's demonstration of xeriscaping with native and drought-resistant plants.
Gardening with Native Plants - Victoria, British ColumbiaFujita64g
This guide provides information on creating gardens using native plants that attract birds and butterflies on Vancouver Island. It lists the top 10 native plant picks that are beautiful, hardy and readily available including oceanspray, tall Oregon grape, broad-leaved stonecrop, and woolly sunflower. The guide also includes a plant table with information on 40 native species, their characteristics, compatible plants and suggested uses.
Coping with Drought in the Landscape - University of FloridaKardatou54a
This document discusses guidelines for managing landscapes during drought conditions. It recommends prioritizing irrigation of highly visible areas first, then trees and shrubs over turf. Watering early in the morning reduces evaporation. Deep, infrequent watering promotes deeper root growth compared to shallow, frequent watering. Mulching and hand watering beds can reduce water loss. Allowing lawns to go dormant and pruning plants back severely can help landscapes survive extreme drought.
Landscaping improves quality of life and property values, but requires watering during drought to maintain existing landscapes. Xeriscape principles like mulching, drip irrigation, and drought-tolerant plants can help landscapes use water efficiently. Trees should receive highest watering priority during drought as they are expensive to replace. Watering at night and following local guidelines can keep landscapes healthy with less water.
Drought Tolerant Plants - Sea Grant CaliforniaFabienne22Q
Drought tolerant plants can provide benefits like lower water bills and reduced maintenance while being visually appealing. They have evolved mechanisms like waxy leaves and deep roots to withstand dry conditions. Native and Mediterranean plants adapted to local climates often require little water once established. Homeowners can reduce their water use and runoff by replacing lawns with drought tolerant groundcovers, shrubs, and trees and following practices like mulching and deep, infrequent watering. Demonstration gardens showcase attractive options that use water wisely.
Watering Vegetable and Flower Gardens: Water-Wise Gardening and Landscape Mai...Kaila694m
This document provides guidelines for watering vegetable gardens, flower beds, and perennials. It recommends watering when the top several inches of soil are dry, and thoroughly moistening the soil to a depth of 6 to 8 inches. The amount and frequency of watering needed depends on soil type, plant population, temperature, wind, and slopes. Overhead watering during the hottest part of the day can cool plants and moderate heat stress. Water should be cool and free of salts to avoid damaging plants.
This document provides guidance on designing, building, and maintaining natural landscapes. It discusses choosing plants suited to site conditions, amending soils with compost, mulching, limiting turf areas, designing efficient irrigation, and using integrated pest management. The goal is to create landscapes that require less water, fertilizer, and pesticides while providing wildlife habitat and other benefits.
Gardening with Native Plants - Texas Native Plants Container GardeningFujita64g
This document provides guidance on container gardening with native Texas plants. It discusses selecting plants suited to the container's conditions, such as sunlight exposure and soil type. It recommends choosing a variety of plant textures, forms, and bloom times for visual interest. The document also provides tips on assembling the container garden, such as layering plants and leaving space for growth. It suggests using a well-draining soil mix and optional mulch. Proper watering and protection from weather extremes are also discussed.
This document provides information on sustainable landscaping practices. It defines sustainable landscaping as an attractive environment that requires minimal inputs like water, fertilizer, and pesticides while balancing the local climate. Some key practices include designing for the site conditions, improving soil quality over time through composting and soil amendments, selecting plants adapted to the climate and soils, using efficient irrigation, and incorporating windbreaks and shade trees for energy conservation. The document emphasizes that sustainable landscaping achieves long-term success through establishing short-term goals like composting and conserving water.
Southern Nevada Regional Plant List - City of Las VegasDanousis85z
The document provides an acknowledgements section thanking contributors who helped create a regional plant list for Southern Nevada. It includes an introduction explaining the purpose of the list is to provide a single reference of appropriate plants for landscaping projects in the Las Vegas area. The list itself is divided into sections for trees, shrubs, groundcovers, vines and other types of plants. Each plant entry includes the botanical and common names along with attributes to help determine suitability for different landscape situations.
Landscaping refers to modifying the visible features of an area of land through the incorporation of living elements like plants, natural elements like landforms and water bodies, and human-created elements like structures and fences. Key landscape elements include plants, water features, and stones. Plants are used for their aesthetic and environmental benefits, including defining spaces, providing privacy, and modifying microclimates. Water features like fountains and ponds enhance the landscape and provide habitat. Stones are used for paving, retaining walls, sculptures, and other structural and decorative purposes. Together, the thoughtful incorporation of these natural and manmade elements can transform an area of land.
Environmentally Friendly Landscaping - Upper Etowah River AllianceEric851q
The document discusses environmentally friendly landscaping techniques that conserve water resources, such as xeriscaping. Xeriscaping uses plants native to the area that require little watering once established. It divides the landscape into zones of high, moderate, and low water use. The majority of the landscape should be low water use plants that require no supplemental irrigation. Xeriscaping can significantly reduce water consumption without sacrificing beauty.
Species Selection: Beautiful, Easy Care, Water Wise Plants - Canberra, AustraliaDanousis85z
The document discusses plant species available from Provincial Nurseries that are drought tolerant and low water use. It describes native and ornamental grasses, sedges, rushes, lilies, shrubs, and wetland plants suitable for commercial and residential landscaping. The plants are grown using sustainable practices and come in various container sizes for ordering. Provincial can also provide full landscaping design and installation services.
Coastal Gardens: A Planting Guide for Kangaroo IslandKardatou54a
This planting guide provides advice for coastal gardens on Kangaroo Island, suggesting water-wise local native plants as alternatives to introduced species. It discusses the benefits of local plants, which are well-adapted to the harsh coastal conditions. The guide outlines various garden designs and provides information on specific plant species that can tolerate coastal exposure or require some protection, along with their characteristics and growing needs. It also identifies common garden plants that have become invasive weeds.
Conserving Water on Home Lawns and Landscapes in New JerseyKardatou54a
The document provides tips for conserving water on home lawns and landscapes in New Jersey. It recommends watering only when needed, improving soil water retention, using drought-tolerant plants, and applying mulches. Specific tips include watering early in the morning, checking soil moisture before watering, gradually adapting plants to infrequent deep watering, reducing lawn size, and topdressing soil with compost to improve water retention.
Mesquite and Palo Verde Trees for the Urban Landscape - University of ArizonianFaizah68w
This document provides information on several mesquite and palo verde tree species that are suitable for urban landscapes in Arizona. It describes the characteristics of mesquite trees including their drought tolerance, size, native ranges, and uses by early peoples. The document then summarizes eight different mesquite species and varieties native to North America and South America, describing their identifying features such as leaf shape and size, bark, flowers, seed pods, cold hardiness, and mature size. It also discusses hybrid mesquite varieties and their characteristics. The document concludes with sections on mesquite culture and potential problems like mistletoe infestation and root rot.
Model Regulation for Restricting Lawn IrrigationFaizah68w
The document outlines regulations that municipalities in New Hampshire can implement to restrict residential lawn watering during periods of drought. It provides model language for a local regulation, including definitions of drought, restrictions at different drought levels, notification requirements, enforcement procedures, and penalties. The regulation is adopted under state law that authorizes municipalities to restrict lawn watering during droughts declared by state or federal agencies.
Paving Our Way to Water Shortages: How Sprawl Aggravates the Effects of DroughtFulvia52x
Sprawling development has significantly increased impervious surfaces across many regions of the US over the last 20 years. This has reduced groundwater recharge from rainfall by billions to tens of billions of gallons annually in major metropolitan areas. Less water soaking into the ground means lower aquifer and stream levels, impairing both water supplies and quality. Adopting smart growth practices can help reduce impervious cover from new development and better protect vulnerable water resources.
Offsetting Drought for Small-Scale Vegetable Production in North CarolinaFulvia52x
The document discusses strategies for offsetting drought for small-scale vegetable production in North Carolina. It recommends irrigation as crops require constant water supply during growing seasons. Low-volume irrigation systems like drip irrigation are most efficient using less water while increasing yields, but have higher costs. Proper water supply and quality testing is important before selecting and installing an irrigation system suited to crop needs and water availability.
Model Regulation for Water Efficient Landscaping - New HampshireFaizah68w
The document establishes model regulations for water efficient landscaping in New Hampshire. It notes that one-third of residential water use is for landscape irrigation, creating seasonal demand disparities. The model regulations aim to protect water resources by establishing limits on lawn areas, requiring use of native plants and efficient irrigation systems. Key provisions include limits on lawn area, soil amendment requirements, restrictions on invasive species, and mandates for efficient irrigation controller technology.
This case study summarizes a successful community-based food security project in Lesotho that integrated sustainable agriculture, income generation, and disaster risk reduction. The project was implemented by the Lesotho Red Cross Society in two vulnerable districts. It established household gardens, fruit trees, and small pig farms. After two years, beneficiaries reported producing 75% of food needs and earning income from vegetable and pig sales. The participatory approach helped ensure community ownership and the potential for replication. Key lessons included using local resources, integrating sectors like HIV/AIDS support, and developing clear entry/exit strategies to sustain impacts over time.
Native plants are species that evolved in a particular region and are well-adapted to the local environment, providing greater benefits to wildlife. In contrast, non-native species are often invasive and can outcompete native species. The document lists several nurseries that specialize in propagating and selling native plants in West Virginia and neighboring states, along with information on their plant selections and services. It encourages planting native species to support local wildlife and cautions against collecting entire plants from the wild.
Mulch and Your Garden - Waterwise, Queensland, AustraliaFaizah68w
Mulch is any material spread over soil to act as a protective cover. It saves water by protecting soil from sun and wind, improves plant growth by stabilizing soil temperature, and reduces weeds by preventing light from reaching seeds. There are two main types - organic mulches from plant materials that break down over time improving soil, and inorganic mulches like rock that require less maintenance. Applying a 2-5cm layer of mulch around plants, being careful not to bury stems, helps retain water and suppress weeds.
83 . Kitchen gardening ( mulching) A Series of Lectures By Mr. Allah Dad Khan...Mr.Allah Dad Khan
A Series of Lectures By Mr. Allah Dad Khan Former DG Agriculture Extension KPK , Provincial Project Director CMP II MINFAl Islamabad and Visiting Professor the University of Agriculture Peshawar Pakistan
Kitchen garden mulching By Mr Allah Dad Khan Agriculture Consultant KPK Paki...Mr.Allah Dad Khan
Mulching involves placing materials over the soil surface to maintain moisture levels. It reduces water loss from soil, minimizes weed growth, and improves soil structure. The best times to mulch are in late winter or early spring to trap moisture and prevent beds from drying out in summer heat. A 5cm layer of mulch should be spread around plants, leaving a gap around stems. Organic mulches like straw help keep soil cooler while black plastic films increase temperatures and are suitable for warm season crops. Mulching provides benefits to both soil and plants by conserving water and moderating temperatures.
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Mulching is the process of covering soil around plants with organic or synthetic materials. It protects the soil from drying, prevents erosion, and suppresses weeds. There are two main types of mulch - organic materials like straw or grass clippings, and synthetic materials like plastic sheets. Organic mulches improve soil health over time as they decompose, while synthetic mulches help control weeds and soil temperature. Proper mulching benefits plants by retaining moisture and nutrients in the soil.
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Mulches for the Home Landscape - University of Nebraska
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Zac Reicher, Extension Turfgrass Specialist
and improve soil structure. In sandy soils they may
This NebGuide explains the advantages and dis-
increase water-holding capacity. In clay soils they can
advantages of using organic and inorganic mulches in
improve water drainage. Organic mulches may be incor-
home landscapes.
porated into the soil when beds are renovated or removed,
but nitrogen may need to be added to the soil to prevent
Mulch is an organic or inorganic material applied to the
nitrogen deficiency in surrounding plants. Incorporation
surface of the soil. An important characteristic of mulch is
of organic matter into soils is usually done with compost,
its ability to insulate a plant and its roots from the effects
which is a mixture of dead and decaying plant and other
of extreme temperature fluctuations. Ideal mulches must
organic wastes. Some consumers do not like organic mulches
allow water and air to enter and exit the soil. They should
because of their tendency to move out of landscape beds
be attractive, relatively odor free, and stay in place.
during heavy rainfalls or gusty winds. Watering organic
Both inorganic and organic mulches benefit the land-
mulches after installation will increase their ability to hold
scape. They:
together and minimize movement.
• reduce the amount of water lost from evaporation; Inorganic mulches are materials that come from
nonliving sources. They rarely break down, or they break
• protect trees and other landscape plants from me-
down slowly. Rock (river, pink, white, and lava) is the
chanical injury due to mowers and string trimmers;
primary inorganic mulch used by homeowners. Although
• protect exposed roots from lawn mowers; not considered mulches, landscape fabrics and plastics are
used in conjunction with inorganic mulches and are also
• reduce soil compaction caused by people and equip-
inorganic materials. Since inorganic mulches do not break
ment by diverting traffic around landscape beds;
• reduce erosion, especially on steep
slopes;
• reduce incidence of disease by
protecting above round plant parts
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from splashes that carry soilborne
inoculum;
• reduce fruit rot by eliminating contact
between fruit and soil;
• reduce winter injury by minimizing
temperature variation;
• help control weeds; and
• help maintain cooler soil temperatures
during the summer.
Organic mulches are derived from
plants and include woodchips, bark,
grass clippings, leaves, pine needles,
straw, and sawdust. They break down
over time, add organic matter to the soil,
Woodchips are a desirable mulch for home landscapes.
2. down quickly, they only need to be replenished when they entire-plant mulches need to be removed in the spring
are worked into the soil or are moved off site. Inorganic when temperatures warm up in order to allow new
mulches are difficult to remove when beds are renovated growth. The mulch should not be removed too early
or eliminated. Many consumers prefer inorganic mulches because damage can occur if an unexpected freeze hap-
because of their longevity; however, inorganic mulches will pens. Mulch that is not removed once temperatures
increase reflective heat and soil temperatures. As a result, increase will keep the soil cool and delay growth.
landscapes may be uncomfortable to be in or view on sunny
days, and increased temperatures may damage plants. When Mulches
covered with inorganic mulch, soil in landscape beds warms
up earlier in the year, causing plants to break dormancy and For good plant health, organic mulches are generally
become vulnerable to low-temperature injury. preferred over inorganic mulches. Some mulches are used
for specific applications while others have many uses.
Applying Mulches Mulch types are described below.
The depth of the mulch depends on the type of soil, Inorganic Mulches
plants, and mulch used. Layers thinner than the recom-
Plastic
mended depths may need to be replenished more often and
may not give the desired benefits. Thicker layers may reduce Plastic is available in different thicknesses and colors.
the amount of oxygen in the soil and encourage plants to root Black plastic can increase soil temperatures by 5oF and
in the mulch layer rather than in the soil. Thick layers may effectivelycontrols most weeds because light cannot reach
also shed water and prevent it from moving into the soil. the seedlings. Clear plastic can increase soil temperatures
During wet periods, avoid thick layers of mulch around 10oF or more. Clear plastics are used in warmer climates
plants in heavy soils such as clays and clay loams. Thick to pasteurize soils (solarization) prior to planting. This is
layers may reduce soil oxygen and injure plants. When not done very often in Nebraska because it takes 45 to 60
conditions are cool and wet, mulch should be pulled away days for the soil to reach adequate temperatures to destroy
from plants to ensure good air and water exchange. weed seed and other pests. Plastics may be used in early
Never apply mulches against the bark of woody trees spring gardens to increase soil temperatures and extend
or shrubs. This may encourage insect and disease problems the growing season or to help ripen fruit. Tomatoes and
to occur on thin-barked (maple, for example) and wounded strawberries are crops that may benefit from increased early
trees. It also may provide protected chewing access for soil temperatures. Plastic is not recommended in landscape
small rodents and other animals, which can severely injure beds. It inhibits weed growth but will also inhibit growth of
the bark and cambium. When next to the house, maintain desirable plants. Plastic restricts air movement, water, and
mulch below the top of the concrete foundation. Mulch nutrients to and from the soil. This can result in extremely
piled against wood or siding can increase mold or structural dry or wet soil conditions, both of which are detrimental
insect problems. to plant health.
Organic mulches are usually replenished in the spring.
A quick raking of the existing mulch will help determine Landscape fabrics
how much mulch should be added. Raking will also break
Landscape fabrics are typically a black, woven fabric
up water-shedding layers. Generally only light topdressing
that contains small holes in the surface to allow air, water,
is needed each year. Dropping mulch through a manure
and nutrients to move to and from the soil. They are not
fork is an easy way to apply a light layer. Although some
aesthetically pleasing by themselves and are typically
plants such as cool-season vegetables will benefit from
used with mulches placed on top. Landscape fabrics may
early mulch and will produce later into the season if soils
inhibit the growth of some rhizomatous and stolonifer-
are kept cooler, most plants benefit from waiting to apply
ous plants. The integrity of the fabric is compromised
new mulch until soil temperatures have warmed up. Prior
immediately after cutting it to place plants within the
to mulching, beds should be well watered if needed.
bed. Any soil that is allowed to stay on top of the liner
Late season organic mulches are applied after at least
provides a place for weed seed to germinate. In addition,
two hard freezes. Applying mulch earlier will insulate
perennial weeds, such as nutsedge and dandelions, often
the soil and keep plants from hardening off. Late season
have enough energy to push through the fabric. Organic
mulching is especially important for recently installed
mulches used on top of the fabric on sloped areas often
plants to prevent frost heaving — the freezing and thaw-
slide off into unwanted areas. As organic mulches break
ing action of the soil that may push plants out of the
down on top of landscape fabric, compost is developed,
ground. Evergreens, especially broadleaf evergreens, need
creating an ideal location for weed seeds to germinate.
to be well watered and mulched before winter because
Roots often become intertwined with the fabric, causing
the leaves will continue to lose moisture throughout the
difficulties when transplanting. Landscape fabrics are not
winter. Some marginally adapted plants require mulch
recommended for most settings.
over the entire plant before winter to protect them from
temperature fluctuations that occur in Nebraska. These
3. Shredded rubber plants. Nitrogen should be added to the landscape bed if a
deficiency becomes visible. Avoid using straw as a winter
Shredded rubber is a product generated primarily from
mulch; mice and other small rodents may overwinter in it.
recycled car tires. Colored shredded rubber mulches have
become widely available for use in home landscape beds.
Woodchips
While little research has been done with shredded rubber
for landscape purposes, initial research has shown that Woodchips can come from branches, bark, or recycled
toxic materials are leached from rubber as it degrades, wood pallets. Different types of wood are available, includ
potentially adversely affecting plant growth. Shredded ing pine, cedar, cypress, and pine. Fresh woodchips may
rubber also exhibits hazardous fire characteristics. Use of contain seeds of trees that can become a weed problem
shredded rubber as a landscape mulch is limited and not in landscape beds. Bagged woodchips typically do not have
recommended. a problem with weed seeds since temperatures achieved
within the bag during shipping and storage are high enough
Rock (lava, river, white, pink) to kill any that were present.
Free woodchips are available in many cities. Dyes are
Rock mulches increase temperatures around plants,
available to color woodchips any desirable color. Although
resulting in increased plant stress and greater vulnerability
it is not believed that woodchips draw termites to a location,
to insect and disease problems. In addition, rock mulches
they may create access for an existing termite population
may increase the temperatures in outdoor living areas, the
if woodchips are placed against the foundation. A 6- to 12-
cost of air conditioning within adjacent buildings, and
inch unmulched buffer from wood or siding will reduce the
glare if a light-colored rock is used. Using rocks can also
likelihood of termites invading the foundation.
be dangerous since mowers, landscape equipment and
children can throw them. Rock mulches are a good choice
under down spouts or in dry bed streams to help slow water
down and reduce soil erosion and the washing of organic
mulches into turfgrass areas. In areas where rock is used,
select a color that matches other elements of the house or
hardscape.
Organic woodchip mulches are available in a number of dif-
ferent colors.
Corncobs
Rock mulches in a variety of sizes and colors are available. Chopped corncobs are generally weed free, lightweight
and easy to handle. They decompose slowly and can be
used around perennials, trees and shrubs. They can be dyed
Organic Mulches various colors to match other landscape features.
Straw Grass clippings
Straw mulch is unattractive and as a result is primarily Grass clippings are typically used in perennial and
used for short-term projects such as seeding turfgrass areas vegetable gardens. Only clippings from a well-maintained
and in vegetable gardens. Straw is used when establishing turf should be used. Clippings from turfs that have a lot of
seeded turfgrass because of its ability to conserve soil and weeds will contain weeds seeds and may cause future weed
plant moisture. It will decompose quickly once the turf has problems. Grass clippings should be dried before using.
been established; however, some straw mulch contains Fresh grass clippings are high in water and nitrogen and
high levels of weed seed that may germinate and compete will readily ferment. The heat and ammonia that is released
with the turfgrass. from fermentation can damage plants. Most herbicide labels
Straw mulches are also used regularly in vegetable limit grass sprayed with a herbicide to be used as a mulch.
gardens to keep fruit from touching the soil, where Grass clippings should be applied in layers no thicker than
diseases can affect fruit quality. Decomposing straw 1 inch. Thicker layers will impede water and air movement
mulches may result in nitrogen deficiencies in surrounding in and out of the soil.