The document provides information on designing parking strip gardens with native plants. It discusses challenges with parking strips such as poor soil, compaction, and varying light conditions. It emphasizes using a limited plant palette with a mix of evergreen "backbone" plants, accent plants, and colorful seasonal plants. The document also highlights regulations that vary by city regarding height, hardscapes, and visibility at intersections. It provides examples of suitable plants like creeping barberry and discusses their characteristics and growing requirements.
The document discusses designing gardens for parking strips. Parking strips present unique challenges due to poor soil, lack of water access, and public safety considerations. The document provides guidance on assessing site conditions and following local regulations. It introduces the concept of "parking strip combo palettes" that include limited plant selections suited for the conditions. An example palette is described for moderate shade conditions, featuring Creeping Barberry as a backbone plant for its spreading growth form and adaptability. Its medicinal roots, colorful flowers, and berries are also highlighted.
The document discusses three categories of solutions for river restoration and growth: environmental site design, low-impact development stormwater management (LID), and a focus on urban/suburban revitalization. It provides examples of how developments have implemented these solutions, including using permeable pavements, bioretention features, and rainwater harvesting to allow rainwater to soak into the ground rather than becoming runoff. Studies show LID techniques often cost less than conventional stormwater management methods and can save developers money while benefiting the environment.
Rain gardens are landscaping features designed to collect rainwater runoff from impervious surfaces like roofs and driveways. They are simply depressed garden spaces that hold runoff and allow it to infiltrate soils. Properly designed rain gardens should only hold surface water for 1-2 days to avoid mosquito issues, and they provide habitat for beneficial insects like dragonflies that prey on mosquitoes. The document provides steps for determining the size of a rain garden based on drainage area and selecting a suitable location, and outlines design and installation procedures.
Green Infrastructure Design Principles and ConsiderationsDan Christian
The document discusses green infrastructure design principles and considerations. It provides an overview of different types of green infrastructure practices like bioretention cells, permeable pavements, and rainwater harvesting. It also covers important design considerations like selecting appropriate plant species based on site conditions, choosing plants with high transpiration rates, and engineering soil mixes to maximize infiltration capacity. The goal is to design practices that infiltrate, evapotranspire, and reuse stormwater onsite.
This manual provides guidance on designing and installing rain gardens in Vermont. It explains that rain gardens are shallow depressions planted with native plants that capture stormwater runoff from impervious surfaces and allow it to soak into the ground. The manual outlines the step-by-step process for choosing a location, sizing, designing, installing, and maintaining a rain garden. It includes a plant list and sample planting plans tailored for Vermont's climate zones. The purpose is to help homeowners and others protect water quality in rivers and lakes by reducing and treating stormwater runoff through rain gardens.
Rain gardens are landscaping features that manage stormwater on site by absorbing water and filtering pollutants through their loose, deep soils. Their size can vary and they can fit odd shapes and spaces. They are an excellent method of keeping stormwater on site and out of the sewer system. Maintaining a beautiful rain garden requires regular watering, weeding, and mulching, especially in the first year, to keep the garden looking good and functioning well.
The document discusses Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems (SUDS), which are designed to manage environmental risks from urbanization, contribute to environmental enhancement, and minimize the impact of development on water quality and quantity while maximizing amenity and biodiversity opportunities. Ideal SUDS have elements that address water quantity, quality, and amenity/biodiversity. Examples of SUDS include soakaways, swales, permeable paving. The document provides examples of SUDS implementations and highlights regulatory considerations for SUDS. It also introduces Stephen Gibson and his consulting firm Wilsham which provides civil engineering services including SUDS design.
The document discusses designing gardens for parking strips. Parking strips present unique challenges due to poor soil, lack of water access, and public safety considerations. The document provides guidance on assessing site conditions and following local regulations. It introduces the concept of "parking strip combo palettes" that include limited plant selections suited for the conditions. An example palette is described for moderate shade conditions, featuring Creeping Barberry as a backbone plant for its spreading growth form and adaptability. Its medicinal roots, colorful flowers, and berries are also highlighted.
The document discusses three categories of solutions for river restoration and growth: environmental site design, low-impact development stormwater management (LID), and a focus on urban/suburban revitalization. It provides examples of how developments have implemented these solutions, including using permeable pavements, bioretention features, and rainwater harvesting to allow rainwater to soak into the ground rather than becoming runoff. Studies show LID techniques often cost less than conventional stormwater management methods and can save developers money while benefiting the environment.
Rain gardens are landscaping features designed to collect rainwater runoff from impervious surfaces like roofs and driveways. They are simply depressed garden spaces that hold runoff and allow it to infiltrate soils. Properly designed rain gardens should only hold surface water for 1-2 days to avoid mosquito issues, and they provide habitat for beneficial insects like dragonflies that prey on mosquitoes. The document provides steps for determining the size of a rain garden based on drainage area and selecting a suitable location, and outlines design and installation procedures.
Green Infrastructure Design Principles and ConsiderationsDan Christian
The document discusses green infrastructure design principles and considerations. It provides an overview of different types of green infrastructure practices like bioretention cells, permeable pavements, and rainwater harvesting. It also covers important design considerations like selecting appropriate plant species based on site conditions, choosing plants with high transpiration rates, and engineering soil mixes to maximize infiltration capacity. The goal is to design practices that infiltrate, evapotranspire, and reuse stormwater onsite.
This manual provides guidance on designing and installing rain gardens in Vermont. It explains that rain gardens are shallow depressions planted with native plants that capture stormwater runoff from impervious surfaces and allow it to soak into the ground. The manual outlines the step-by-step process for choosing a location, sizing, designing, installing, and maintaining a rain garden. It includes a plant list and sample planting plans tailored for Vermont's climate zones. The purpose is to help homeowners and others protect water quality in rivers and lakes by reducing and treating stormwater runoff through rain gardens.
Rain gardens are landscaping features that manage stormwater on site by absorbing water and filtering pollutants through their loose, deep soils. Their size can vary and they can fit odd shapes and spaces. They are an excellent method of keeping stormwater on site and out of the sewer system. Maintaining a beautiful rain garden requires regular watering, weeding, and mulching, especially in the first year, to keep the garden looking good and functioning well.
The document discusses Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems (SUDS), which are designed to manage environmental risks from urbanization, contribute to environmental enhancement, and minimize the impact of development on water quality and quantity while maximizing amenity and biodiversity opportunities. Ideal SUDS have elements that address water quantity, quality, and amenity/biodiversity. Examples of SUDS include soakaways, swales, permeable paving. The document provides examples of SUDS implementations and highlights regulatory considerations for SUDS. It also introduces Stephen Gibson and his consulting firm Wilsham which provides civil engineering services including SUDS design.
Maintaining Stormwater Systems (Rain Gardens) - Northern VirginiaSotirakou964
The document provides a guide for private owners and operators on maintaining stormwater systems in Northern Virginia. It discusses the history of stormwater management, beginning with drainage ditches and evolving to include water quality treatment and a watershed approach. The guide describes various stormwater management components, such as dry ponds, wet ponds, rain gardens, and permeable pavement. It offers tips on inspecting, maintaining, and troubleshooting these systems to improve stormwater quality and reduce flooding issues.
This document discusses gardening with native plants, specifically vines and climbers that were popular in Edwardian gardens from 1900-1930. It provides examples of vines that grew well in those gardens such as grapes, morning glories, and honeysuckles. It also discusses structures like arbors, trellises and lattices that were used to support climbing vines. The document suggests using these ideas to design modern gardens and recommends California native vines that can provide shade and screening like grapes, roses, clematis, and morning glories.
Helping the Environment While Enhancing the Beauty of Your YardSotirakou964
This document provides instructions for creating a rain garden, including:
1) Preparing the soil by digging a hole and testing drainage, and amending the soil if needed.
2) Choosing native plants that are drought and moisture tolerant.
3) Selecting a location for the garden in a low area that will collect runoff, at least 10 feet from structures and trees, and calling Miss Utility first.
4) Calculating the size of the garden based on contributing drainage areas and soil type.
The document provides guidance on designing and installing a rain garden for homeowners to help improve water quality. It explains that a rain garden is a shallow depression planted with native plants that collects rainwater runoff from roofs and paved areas and allows it to soak into the ground. The summary provides step-by-step instructions on choosing a location for good drainage, sizing the garden based on the roof area it will drain, and ensuring proper soil drainage. Rain gardens reduce water pollution and flooding while providing a colorful landscape feature with little maintenance needed once established.
The Backyard Water Resources Guide - ConnecticutDanousis85z
This document is a guide for homeowners on protecting backyard water resources such as wetlands, ponds, streams, and estuaries. It provides simple practices for maintaining septic systems, reducing hazardous household products, improving drainage and controlling runoff on properties. The guide emphasizes that individual actions can impact larger water resources as all properties are part of watersheds that drain to rivers, sounds and oceans. Adopting the practices in the guide helps protect water quality in backyards and downstream.
The document discusses vines and climbers that were popular in Edwardian gardens from 1900-1930 and how they can provide ideas for modern gardens. It notes how Edwardian gardeners made good use of vertical space by planting vines that climbed arbors, trellises and other structures. Specific vines discussed include grapes and morning glory species native to California, which thrive in part shade and provide flowers, foliage and seasonal interest. The document suggests vines are well-suited to gardens today as they make the most of limited space and provide shade.
IN: Green Infrastructure and Low Impact DevelopmentSotirakou964
The document discusses low impact development (LID) and green infrastructure strategies that aim to manage stormwater runoff and emulate natural hydrologic functions. LID focuses on using distributed, small-scale stormwater controls and preserving natural areas to reduce impervious surfaces and runoff. Examples of LID strategies and benefits are provided, including reduced infrastructure costs, improved water quality, and increased property values. Case studies show LID development can yield more lots at a lower overall cost compared to conventional development.
A photo update of the UK-Aid (DFID) funded shelter project in Southern Sindh, helping around 50,000 families rebuild their homes that were destroyed in flooding during heavy rains August-September, 2011.
Maine: Adding a Rain Garden to Your LandscapeSotirakou964
This document provides instructions for installing a rain garden to help manage stormwater runoff. Some key points:
1) Rain gardens are depressions planted with water-loving native plants that allow rainwater runoff from rooftops or driveways to soak into the ground rather than flowing into nearby streams.
2) When designing a rain garden, homeowners should choose a location at least 10 feet from their foundation, avoid placing over septic systems or drinking water wells, and check for underground utilities.
3) The garden should be sized to hold the water from a one-inch rainstorm, about 30% of the drainage area. Water is directed into the garden through gutters, pipes,
Wisconsin Rain Gardens: A How to Manual for HomeownersSotirakou964
This how-to manual provides homeowners with instructions for designing and building rain gardens on residential properties. It explains that rain gardens are landscaped areas planted with native vegetation that capture rainwater runoff from roofs and allow it to slowly soak into the ground rather than flowing into storm drains. This helps reduce flooding and pollution in local waterways. The manual outlines best practices for siting a rain garden, including positioning it at least 10 feet from homes and avoiding very steep slopes. It also addresses common questions like whether rain gardens breed mosquitoes or require much maintenance.
Rain gardens for home drainage help, david dods, 06 09-12Jessi Veach
This document provides information on how to construct a rain garden to help manage home drainage. It discusses locating and sizing rain gardens, preparing the soil, selecting plants based on moisture and sun preferences, and installation details. The document emphasizes that rain gardens are shallow landscaped areas designed to soak up rainwater runoff from roofs, driveways, and other hard surfaces to prevent flooding and pollution while providing habitat. Proper construction and plant selection based on soil and moisture conditions are emphasized to ensure the water soaks into the ground within a day.
Michele Adams, Principal Engineer and founder of Meliora Design in Kimberton, PA, shares experiences with watershed management at a presentation in Pittsburgh, PA.
This document provides information about installing and maintaining rain gardens in South Carolina. It discusses how rain gardens work to reduce stormwater runoff and filter pollutants by allowing rainwater to slowly infiltrate the ground. The document provides guidance on siting, sizing, planting, and caring for rain gardens. Specific plant options for different regions of South Carolina are also listed, with information on their characteristics and suitability for rain gardens.
VA: Fairfax County: Landscaping and GardeningSotirakou964
This document provides guidance on planning and designing a landscaping project. It recommends measuring your property and sketching its features to inventory existing conditions and identify areas for improvement. This will help in developing a plan. The summary also notes that planning is important, and to check for utility lines before digging. Well-planned landscaping can save money and improve the environment.
Network rail public meeting in grange park 1.12.11helen0
Network Rail removed hundreds of trees from the Grange Park embankment during work, upsetting local residents. Residents argue the replanting has been inadequate, with too few trees planted in straight rows rather than natural clusters. They want more evergreen trees for screening and native oaks planted as a memorial. Network Rail agrees to plant more trees before March and reevaluate in 12 months. The MP will continue holding Network Rail accountable to address residents' concerns over replanting.
This document provides information on Sarnafil green roof systems. It discusses how green roofs are becoming an increasingly popular sustainable roofing option that provides environmental benefits like stormwater retention and reduced urban heat island effect. Sarnafil offers high-performance waterproofing membranes specifically designed for green roof applications, with a history of proven performance in green roofs across Europe and North America over the past 35+ years. The document also summarizes the differences between extensive and intensive green roof categories.
A rain garden is a landscaping feature that captures excess water from rooftops and lawns to allow it to slowly soak into the ground rather than rushing into storm drains, helping to reduce flooding and filter out contaminants while recharging groundwater supplies and providing habitat. The size of a rain garden should be 20-30% of the roof area draining into it, and it is constructed by digging a shallow bowl and filling it with a soil mixture to allow for quick water infiltration and plant growth of native species suited to periodic standing water.
This document provides a list of smaller shrubs and sub-shrubs native to or suitable for western Los Angeles County gardens. It includes the scientific and common names, typical size, flowering season, light and soil requirements, and water needs for over 50 plant species. Notes on availability and cultivars are also provided. The list is intended as a resource for selecting lower-growing, drought-tolerant plants appropriate for the local climate and conditions.
This document provides information on various native sage species suitable for Western Los Angeles County, including common name, size, flowering season, light and water requirements, and notes. It includes both shrub and groundcover species, as well as a few annual/biennial options. Key shrub species discussed are white sage, Santa Rosa Island sage, fragrant sage, purple sage, black sage, and San Diego sage. Groundcover options presented range from 1-3 feet tall and include 'Gracias' sage, 'Bee's Bliss' sage, Point Sal sage, green carpet sage, and creeping sage.
Maintaining Stormwater Systems (Rain Gardens) - Northern VirginiaSotirakou964
The document provides a guide for private owners and operators on maintaining stormwater systems in Northern Virginia. It discusses the history of stormwater management, beginning with drainage ditches and evolving to include water quality treatment and a watershed approach. The guide describes various stormwater management components, such as dry ponds, wet ponds, rain gardens, and permeable pavement. It offers tips on inspecting, maintaining, and troubleshooting these systems to improve stormwater quality and reduce flooding issues.
This document discusses gardening with native plants, specifically vines and climbers that were popular in Edwardian gardens from 1900-1930. It provides examples of vines that grew well in those gardens such as grapes, morning glories, and honeysuckles. It also discusses structures like arbors, trellises and lattices that were used to support climbing vines. The document suggests using these ideas to design modern gardens and recommends California native vines that can provide shade and screening like grapes, roses, clematis, and morning glories.
Helping the Environment While Enhancing the Beauty of Your YardSotirakou964
This document provides instructions for creating a rain garden, including:
1) Preparing the soil by digging a hole and testing drainage, and amending the soil if needed.
2) Choosing native plants that are drought and moisture tolerant.
3) Selecting a location for the garden in a low area that will collect runoff, at least 10 feet from structures and trees, and calling Miss Utility first.
4) Calculating the size of the garden based on contributing drainage areas and soil type.
The document provides guidance on designing and installing a rain garden for homeowners to help improve water quality. It explains that a rain garden is a shallow depression planted with native plants that collects rainwater runoff from roofs and paved areas and allows it to soak into the ground. The summary provides step-by-step instructions on choosing a location for good drainage, sizing the garden based on the roof area it will drain, and ensuring proper soil drainage. Rain gardens reduce water pollution and flooding while providing a colorful landscape feature with little maintenance needed once established.
The Backyard Water Resources Guide - ConnecticutDanousis85z
This document is a guide for homeowners on protecting backyard water resources such as wetlands, ponds, streams, and estuaries. It provides simple practices for maintaining septic systems, reducing hazardous household products, improving drainage and controlling runoff on properties. The guide emphasizes that individual actions can impact larger water resources as all properties are part of watersheds that drain to rivers, sounds and oceans. Adopting the practices in the guide helps protect water quality in backyards and downstream.
The document discusses vines and climbers that were popular in Edwardian gardens from 1900-1930 and how they can provide ideas for modern gardens. It notes how Edwardian gardeners made good use of vertical space by planting vines that climbed arbors, trellises and other structures. Specific vines discussed include grapes and morning glory species native to California, which thrive in part shade and provide flowers, foliage and seasonal interest. The document suggests vines are well-suited to gardens today as they make the most of limited space and provide shade.
IN: Green Infrastructure and Low Impact DevelopmentSotirakou964
The document discusses low impact development (LID) and green infrastructure strategies that aim to manage stormwater runoff and emulate natural hydrologic functions. LID focuses on using distributed, small-scale stormwater controls and preserving natural areas to reduce impervious surfaces and runoff. Examples of LID strategies and benefits are provided, including reduced infrastructure costs, improved water quality, and increased property values. Case studies show LID development can yield more lots at a lower overall cost compared to conventional development.
A photo update of the UK-Aid (DFID) funded shelter project in Southern Sindh, helping around 50,000 families rebuild their homes that were destroyed in flooding during heavy rains August-September, 2011.
Maine: Adding a Rain Garden to Your LandscapeSotirakou964
This document provides instructions for installing a rain garden to help manage stormwater runoff. Some key points:
1) Rain gardens are depressions planted with water-loving native plants that allow rainwater runoff from rooftops or driveways to soak into the ground rather than flowing into nearby streams.
2) When designing a rain garden, homeowners should choose a location at least 10 feet from their foundation, avoid placing over septic systems or drinking water wells, and check for underground utilities.
3) The garden should be sized to hold the water from a one-inch rainstorm, about 30% of the drainage area. Water is directed into the garden through gutters, pipes,
Wisconsin Rain Gardens: A How to Manual for HomeownersSotirakou964
This how-to manual provides homeowners with instructions for designing and building rain gardens on residential properties. It explains that rain gardens are landscaped areas planted with native vegetation that capture rainwater runoff from roofs and allow it to slowly soak into the ground rather than flowing into storm drains. This helps reduce flooding and pollution in local waterways. The manual outlines best practices for siting a rain garden, including positioning it at least 10 feet from homes and avoiding very steep slopes. It also addresses common questions like whether rain gardens breed mosquitoes or require much maintenance.
Rain gardens for home drainage help, david dods, 06 09-12Jessi Veach
This document provides information on how to construct a rain garden to help manage home drainage. It discusses locating and sizing rain gardens, preparing the soil, selecting plants based on moisture and sun preferences, and installation details. The document emphasizes that rain gardens are shallow landscaped areas designed to soak up rainwater runoff from roofs, driveways, and other hard surfaces to prevent flooding and pollution while providing habitat. Proper construction and plant selection based on soil and moisture conditions are emphasized to ensure the water soaks into the ground within a day.
Michele Adams, Principal Engineer and founder of Meliora Design in Kimberton, PA, shares experiences with watershed management at a presentation in Pittsburgh, PA.
This document provides information about installing and maintaining rain gardens in South Carolina. It discusses how rain gardens work to reduce stormwater runoff and filter pollutants by allowing rainwater to slowly infiltrate the ground. The document provides guidance on siting, sizing, planting, and caring for rain gardens. Specific plant options for different regions of South Carolina are also listed, with information on their characteristics and suitability for rain gardens.
VA: Fairfax County: Landscaping and GardeningSotirakou964
This document provides guidance on planning and designing a landscaping project. It recommends measuring your property and sketching its features to inventory existing conditions and identify areas for improvement. This will help in developing a plan. The summary also notes that planning is important, and to check for utility lines before digging. Well-planned landscaping can save money and improve the environment.
Network rail public meeting in grange park 1.12.11helen0
Network Rail removed hundreds of trees from the Grange Park embankment during work, upsetting local residents. Residents argue the replanting has been inadequate, with too few trees planted in straight rows rather than natural clusters. They want more evergreen trees for screening and native oaks planted as a memorial. Network Rail agrees to plant more trees before March and reevaluate in 12 months. The MP will continue holding Network Rail accountable to address residents' concerns over replanting.
This document provides information on Sarnafil green roof systems. It discusses how green roofs are becoming an increasingly popular sustainable roofing option that provides environmental benefits like stormwater retention and reduced urban heat island effect. Sarnafil offers high-performance waterproofing membranes specifically designed for green roof applications, with a history of proven performance in green roofs across Europe and North America over the past 35+ years. The document also summarizes the differences between extensive and intensive green roof categories.
A rain garden is a landscaping feature that captures excess water from rooftops and lawns to allow it to slowly soak into the ground rather than rushing into storm drains, helping to reduce flooding and filter out contaminants while recharging groundwater supplies and providing habitat. The size of a rain garden should be 20-30% of the roof area draining into it, and it is constructed by digging a shallow bowl and filling it with a soil mixture to allow for quick water infiltration and plant growth of native species suited to periodic standing water.
This document provides a list of smaller shrubs and sub-shrubs native to or suitable for western Los Angeles County gardens. It includes the scientific and common names, typical size, flowering season, light and soil requirements, and water needs for over 50 plant species. Notes on availability and cultivars are also provided. The list is intended as a resource for selecting lower-growing, drought-tolerant plants appropriate for the local climate and conditions.
This document provides information on various native sage species suitable for Western Los Angeles County, including common name, size, flowering season, light and water requirements, and notes. It includes both shrub and groundcover species, as well as a few annual/biennial options. Key shrub species discussed are white sage, Santa Rosa Island sage, fragrant sage, purple sage, black sage, and San Diego sage. Groundcover options presented range from 1-3 feet tall and include 'Gracias' sage, 'Bee's Bliss' sage, Point Sal sage, green carpet sage, and creeping sage.
This document provides a plant palette for native plants suitable for the chaparral community in western Los Angeles County. It includes over 50 species of trees, shrubs, and sub-shrubs, organized by size. For each plant, it lists the scientific and common names, typical size, flowering season, light and soil requirements, water needs, and nursery availability notes. The palette features many popular California native species suitable for landscaping, including manzanitas, ceanothus, sage, currants, and toyon. It is intended to help homeowners and landscapers select appropriate local plants that are drought-tolerant and adapted to the climate and conditions.
The document discusses creating an espalier along a 30-35 foot long north-facing cinderblock wall. It considers using citrus trees like lemons, limes and tangerines trained in an informal fan pattern. A simple wire support system would be installed by drilling holes and inserting expansion shields to anchor eyebolts, with 12-14 gauge wire run between them. Branches would be loosely tied to the wires as the trees are trained over 5-7 years. This espalier would hide the unattractive wall while providing edible landscaping in a narrow space.
This document discusses using California native plants in home gardens. It provides information on annual and perennial wildflowers that are suitable for gardens, including their advantages and disadvantages. Specific plant profiles are given for yellow mariposa lily, western wallflower, and California goldfields that describe their identifying features, growing requirements, and value for gardens. The document emphasizes the benefits of combining annual and perennial species and planning gardens thoughtfully.
The document discusses integrated pest management strategies for controlling weeds in gardens. It emphasizes using preventive cultural practices and mechanical or physical controls before resorting to biological or chemical controls. Monitoring weeds and properly identifying them is key to developing an effective long-term weed management plan tailored to each unique garden environment. Simple preventive practices like cleaning equipment, using weed-free soil amendments, and promoting healthy desired plants can help avoid weed problems.
Fragrant Flowers for Victorian Gardens - notescvadheim
This document discusses gardening with native plants during the Victorian era. It provides context about the Victorian period from 1837-1901 when Queen Victoria reigned in England, a time of great industrialization, innovation, and social change. Gardens became a way for the growing middle class, especially women, to demonstrate styles and trends. Victorian books and magazines spread ideas about garden design incorporating influences from other lands. The document suggests a workshop on April 3rd and 6th at Madrona Marsh Preserve about using native plants in Victorian style gardens.
Silver buffaloberry is a shrub or small tree native to western North America that produces edible orange or red berries. The leaves are silvery-gray and oval-shaped, and the plant grows up to 10 feet tall. It is well-adapted to dry conditions and provides food and habitat for wildlife.
This document provides a list of native plant species suitable for sandy soils in western Los Angeles County, California. It includes over 60 plant species organized by type (trees/shrubs, large shrubs, smaller shrubs). For each species, it provides the scientific and common names, size, flowering period, light and soil requirements, water needs, hardiness zones, and notes. The list covers a variety of tree, shrub, and sub-shrub species commonly found in coastal sage scrub and chaparral plant communities in the region.
This document provides information on native plant species suitable for gardens in western Los Angeles County, including trees, shrubs, and groundcovers. It lists both common and scientific names, describes size, flowering season, light and soil requirements, water needs, and notes for over 30 species. Several cypress, pine, and juniper species are highlighted as options for screens, hedges or accent plants. The document also references additional sources for more details on native plant gardening.
Diplacus aurantiacus, commonly known as sticky monkeyflower, is a species of flowering plant in the phlox family native to western North America. It is an annual or perennial herb that grows upright to a height between 6 inches and 3 feet tall. The flowers are bright orange to red and appear in dense clusters at the top of the stems between spring and early summer.
The document discusses creating a cuttings garden to provide flowers for home use. It notes that a cuttings garden is beneficial when flowers are used in large volumes regularly, as it allows planning supply without impacting landscaping. A cuttings garden should be located conveniently for harvesting, though does not need to be an eyesore. The garden can include annuals, perennials, and other plants that provide interesting flowers with nice shapes, sizes, colors, scents across different seasons for cut arrangements and bouquets.
This document provides a list of native plant species for western Los Angeles County that have red, pink, or magenta flowers. It includes trees, shrubs, vines, and groundcovers and provides information on each plant's scientific and common names, size, flowering season, light requirements, soil preferences, water needs, and notes. There are over 50 plant species listed, organized by size from trees to small shrubs and perennials. The document is an informative guide for gardeners looking to use colorful native plants that are suitable for the climate and conditions of western LA County.
This document provides a list of native plant species suitable for coastal sage scrub plant communities in western Los Angeles County gardens. It includes trees, shrubs, perennials, and vines, with details on each plant's scientific and common names, size, flowering season, light and soil requirements, water needs, and notes. The high-level information is that this list contains over 60 plant species well-adapted to the climate and conditions of coastal sage scrub habitats in western LA County, and provides key details about each to help homeowners select appropriate native plants for their gardens.
South bay native plants for water zone 2 3 transitions - 8-13cvadheim
This document provides a summary of California native plant species suitable for gardens in western Los Angeles County with moderate to regular water needs (water zones 2-3). It lists over 100 plant species organized by type (trees, shrubs, etc) along with their common and scientific names, size, flowering period, light and soil requirements, water zone, and notes. Many of the included species are drought tolerant once established and provide habitat and foraging opportunities for local wildlife.
Camissonia cheiranthifolia spp. suffruticosa is a subspecies of the Camissonia cheiranthifolia plant known as Beach suncups. It is a subshrub that grows naturally along coastal beaches and sand dunes in parts of California and Baja California. Beach suncups have yellow flowers that bloom from late spring through summer and help stabilize coastal dunes with their extensive root systems.
Hummingbird Gardening in Clay Soil - notescvadheim
1) The document discusses creating a hummingbird garden and provides information on two hummingbird species found in California - Anna's hummingbird and Allen's hummingbird.
2) Key details are provided on the habitat, feeding, and nesting preferences of each species. For example, it notes that Anna's hummingbirds like sage plants and bird baths, while Allen's hummingbirds need nectar sources high in sugar.
3) The passage emphasizes that a hummingbird habitat requires more than just flowers - it also needs sources of water, perching areas, shelter from weather and predators, and places for nesting.
This document provides information on creating a butterfly garden, including which plants to include to attract different butterflies and caterpillars. It discusses the life cycle of butterflies and what they need at each stage, including nectar plants for adults and specific larval host plants. Two plants highlighted are Mule Fat and Saltgrass. Mule Fat provides habitat and is the host plant for the Fatal Metalmark butterfly. Saltgrass is included to attract skipper butterflies and can be used as a low-maintenance grass alternative. The document emphasizes using native plants and creating different areas to meet the needs of butterflies at all stages of their life cycle.
Xeriscaping: Creative Landscaping Fact Sheet - Colorado State UniversitySimm846q
Xeriscaping is a type of landscaping that reduces water usage. It involves planning based on a property's slope, exposure to sun, and soil type. Key aspects include reducing irrigated turfgrass, properly preparing soil, selecting drought-tolerant plants, using mulch, and watering efficiently. With the right planning and practices, xeriscaping can save 30-80% of the water used for landscaping.
This document discusses alternatives to traditional grass lawns that are more sustainable and provide habitat. It suggests that homeowners thoughtfully consider their needs and property conditions when planning garden spaces. Native plants that offer benefits like food and habitat are recommended over water-intensive non-native grasses. Specific native plant ideas mentioned include currants, elderberry, and species suitable for partial shade on clay soil. The goal is for gardens to work with a property's natural heritage rather than against it.
The document discusses various options for dealing with an ugly wall or fence, including turning it into a focal point by painting it, putting up a new fence in front of it, or covering it. It also describes ways to hide or camouflage the wall, such as painting it to make it disappear, hiding it with plants, or using privacy slats. The document emphasizes that hardscape such as walls and fences set the stage for the garden and influence plant selection.
The document discusses options for landscaping lawns, including traditional sod lawns, locally native grasses and sedges that can be used as lawn alternatives. It provides details on various native grass and sedge species that can work as drought-tolerant, low-maintenance lawn substitutes. The document emphasizes choosing plants based on personal preferences and site conditions rather than following conventional solutions, and weighing the pros and cons of different native options.
This document discusses the design of porous pavements for commercial facilities. It begins with an introduction to porous asphalt pavements and their benefits for stormwater management over traditional impervious surfaces. It then provides background on how porous asphalt works by allowing water to drain through the pavement into an underlying stone bed. The document discusses design considerations and issues to consider, such as soil conditions, infiltration rates, and maintenance requirements. It also provides examples of successful porous pavement installations over 20 years old and discusses the costs and construction process.
The document describes the progression of a native garden called Mother Nature's Montrose Garden over several years from 2018-2022. It started with establishing native plants like a hedgerow in 2019. In subsequent years, more native shrubs, perennials and vegetables were planted, along with gravel paths. By 2022, the hedgerow had filled in and bare spots were left for ground-nesting animals, providing food and habitat for local wildlife.
The garden is a showcase of plants that thrive during different seasons of the year. In spring, tulips and daffodils bloom while summer brings tomatoes, peppers and flowers like zinnias and marigolds. The garden allows visitors to observe how the landscape changes throughout the year as different flowers, vegetables and trees transition between seasons.
Lance-leaf Coreopsis is a herbaceous perennial wildflower native to eastern North America and the Midwest. It has bright green, lacy foliage and produces numerous flat yellow ray and disc flowers from May through the warm season. It is drought tolerant and attracts pollinators like bees and butterflies. Lance-leaf Coreopsis is often used in mixed flower beds, prairie plantings, and near paths or vegetable gardens where it provides cover and food for birds. It requires full sun to part shade and any well-drained soil in water zones 2-3.
Sulfur-flowered buckwheat is a perennial sub-shrub native to western North America. It has rounded evergreen leaves and produces bright sulfur yellow flowers from late spring to summer that attract pollinators. It is drought tolerant and well-suited for hot, dry conditions in gardens, making it a sensible substitute for non-native water-wise plants. As a habitat plant, it provides food and cover for birds and small animals. Sulfur-flowered buckwheat requires full sun, rocky soil, very occasional water, and little other maintenance once established.
Redosier dogwood is a native shrub that grows well along streams, lakes, and forest openings throughout much of northern North America. It has upright stems, oval green leaves that turn yellow to purple in fall, and attractive red bark on young stems. Small white or cream flowers in late spring attract pollinators and produce small blue or white fruits that persist through winter providing food for birds. Redosier dogwood is often used for its winter color and fruit, and makes a good choice for hedges, wildlife habitat, or areas needing moisture tolerance like pond edges. It requires full sun to part shade and tolerates a variety of soil and water conditions with little other maintenance needed.
This document discusses the seasonal characteristics of the plant Krascheninnikovia lanata, noting that it flowers in winter, produces seeds in summer as a summer plant, grows new leaves, and its fall foliage and seeds are also mentioned, with a late fall mention of it being seen alongside Purple Coneflower.
Winterfat is a perennial sub-shrub native to western North America that grows from 1-3 feet tall. It has small, narrow gray-green leaves with wooly hairs that provide foliage year-round and turn gold in color. Small wind-pollinated flowers bloom late spring through summer. Winterfat is drought tolerant and can grow in a variety of soils and elevations from 1000-9000 feet. It requires full sun and little water once established. Winterfat provides excellent habitat for birds and winter browse for animals.
Bouteloua gracilis, commonly known as blue grama, is a warm season perennial grass native to North America. A cultivar of blue grama called 'Blond Ambition' was developed to have attractive blond-colored flowers and foliage throughout the growing season, making it a showier selection for ornamental grass gardens and drought-tolerant landscaping. 'Blond Ambition' remains a low-growing grass reaching only 6-12 inches in height.
Blue grama is a native perennial grass found throughout western North America. It grows 1-2 feet tall and wide, forming individual bunches or a turf-like sod. The fine-textured green leaves fade to tan during summer drought but green up again with rain. From May to August it produces red-purple flowers that form into seed-heads resembling tiny brushes. Blue grama can be used as an ornamental grass, in meadows, rock gardens, or as a low-maintenance native turf grass. It provides habitat and food for birds and butterflies.
This document discusses three cultivars of Philadelphus lewisii, or mock orange, that were planted and observed for one year in Montrose, Colorado. The cultivars discussed are 'Blizzard', which was planted and observed for one year, and 'Cheyenne', which was also planted and observed for one year.
This document discusses water zone (hydro-zone) gardening, which involves grouping plants together based on their water needs. This allows a gardener to save water by reducing irrigation in some areas while providing each plant with the water it requires. The document outlines four water zones based on annual precipitation: zone 1 for little to no irrigation (<10 inches/year), zone 2 for infrequent water (10-20 inches/year), zone 3 for occasional water (20-30 inches/year), and zone 4 for regular water (>30 inches/year). It provides examples of plant types and suitable irrigation methods for each zone. The document encourages gardeners to analyze their yard conditions and existing plant water needs to determine the best layout of
The document provides tips for planting native plants successfully. It recommends moistening the soil before planting. It also suggests digging a hole slightly wider than the plant's pot and not amending the soil. The tips include gently removing the plant from the pot, loosening its roots, ensuring the potting soil is level with the ground, firmly filling in the hole with soil, and watering in the new plant.
Epilobium canum is a species of flowering plant known as Hummingbird Trumpet. It is a perennial herb native to western North America that grows upright stems up to 3 feet tall. The plant produces tubular red flowers in summer that attract hummingbirds and other pollinators.
Chocolate flower is a perennial herb native to parts of the southwestern United States and Mexico. It grows 1-2 feet tall and wide, with gray-green leaves and sunflower-like yellow flowers that open during cool parts of the day, emitting a scent of dark chocolate. It is drought tolerant, requiring full sun and well-drained soil, and attracts pollinators like hummingbirds. It makes a good choice for hot, dry gardens as a border plant, in rock gardens, or to attract wildlife.
Mentha arvensis, commonly known as wild mint or field mint, is a species of mint that grows wild in fields and other grassy areas in much of Europe, Asia, North America, and North Africa. It is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows from a creeping rhizome system and produces pink or white flowers and aromatic leaves that have a minty scent similar to cultivated mint varieties. The leaves and flowering tops are sometimes used fresh or dried as a culinary herb to flavor foods and beverages.
Wild mint is a perennial herb that spreads via rhizomes to form large colonies. It has bright green, crinkled leaves with a strong mint scent and tiny white to pink bell-shaped flowers. Wild mint grows well in moist areas at higher elevations and spreads easily, so it is best grown in containers. It can be used to make tea or flavor cooking and repels insects. Bees and butterflies are attracted to its nectar and it provides good habitat for birds. Wild mint requires full sun, tolerates a range of soil pH, and regular watering.
Golden currant is a shrub in the gooseberry family that produces yellow flowers in early spring followed by small red berries. It grows 3 to 5 feet tall and prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Golden currant provides early nectar for pollinators and its fall foliage color ranges from yellow to orange.
Silver buffaloberry is a shrub native to western North America. It produces edible berries and its leaves are used medicinally by some Native American tribes. The document provides a one sentence description of the plant Shepherdia argentea and indicates it is from the year 2019.