Full Printable Lot Design - A Field Guide Working with Lots
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1. Field Guide DFC lots com Holland Maze 15 Holland Maze Field Notes n Big aa P eod NAE EA rape ec oU DN uS a S 4 ea A Ae bagi Mayer ON atid 2 A 9 PAN AUR Py DETROIT 8 visit DFC lots com FUTURE with lots CITY DFClots Image Source Peter Toshiro At the Park Tulip Garden 10 April 2011 via Flickr All Rights Reserved2. grass pathways You may need to do this several times to get even coverage The Field Guide recommends a seed rate of five pounds per 1 000 square feet If you follow the Holland Maze lot design you will need approximately 6 5 pounds of fescue seed mix for the grass pathways 1 278 square feet Do not sprinkle seeds on planting mounds or on mulch beds Placing a thin layer of straw or a germination blanket over seeded areas will help ensure that your seed establishes by keeping seeds from blowing away and protecting them from birds Germination blankets or straw can be purchased at most nurseries and garden stores including Detroit Farm and Garden 30 by 100 foot lot will require three 4 by 112 5 feet single net germination blankets Gently water seedlings daily until they are four to six inches in height Once established grass will not require supplemental watering except during unusually dry periods Eco Turf Low Maintenance Fescue Mix is one recommended seed mix and can be purchased through the Michigan Wildflower Farm Other Field Guide lot designs can be used as groundcovers Check out the web site for additional options and ideas Field Guide DFC lots com Holland Maze 9 Holland Maze Step By Step Maintain Your Lot Design Plants require care and maintenance to thrive Water and weed plants regularly especially during the first few years As mulch pathways biodegrade into soil place the newly created s
3. take place in either spring mid May to mid June or fall mid October to end of November There are multiple suppliers of poppy seed mixes suitable for the Holland Maze design American Meadow s California Poppy Seeds Splendid Mix is one recommended example American Meadow suggests 0 5 pounds of California Poppy Seeds Splendid Mix per 1 000 square feet The Field Guide recommends one pound of California Poppy Seeds Splendid Mix for all perennial beds in the lot design Spread seeds across all perennial beds You can do this by hand or with a hand cranked whirlwind seeder It is likely that you will need to do this several times over the bed Gently water seedlings daily until they are four to six inches in height Poppies should grow between perennials and add color and texture to your garden Poppies are best seeded after the perennials have been planted when the beds require no additional construction C Grass Pathways Turf pathways are best seeded after all work and clean up has taken place on the lot The Field Guide recommends a fescue seed mix for a low maintenance lawn alternative This family of floppy grasses is drought resistant and requires one cutting in August or September per year Fescue can be established in full sun to shade and should be seeded in spring mid March to mid May or fall August to September Seed mix should be applied to damp lot Sow seeds by using a seed spreader or by hand across the
4. 06 via Flickr CC BY NC 2 0 3 char Bumblebee back 18 July 2008 via Flickr CC BY NC 2 0 4 MookieLuv Mixed rows of tulips 18 April 2010 via Flickr CC BY NC 2 0 5 Mwrms1916 Rozanne geranium blooms 21 June 2012 via Flickr CC BY NC 2 0 6 Tapio Kaisla Wood Cranesbill Geranium Sylvaticum 18 June 2009 via Flickr CC BY NC ND 2 0 UK 7 Color Line Rosestorkneeb Geranium magnificum No 2 21 June 2005 via Flickr CC BY NC 2 0 8 Becca Taylor Mixed Popies 07 June 2005 via Flickr CC BY NC 2 0 9 Ptelea Buddleja davidii Dart s Purple Rain 28 July 2012 via Wikimedia CC BY SA 3 0 11 Field Guide DFC lots com Holland Maze 12 Planting Full Sun to Part Sun Lavender Violet Intrigue amp English Giant Hyssop amp Mixed Tulips Space lavender approximately two feet apart and mix evenly Space tulips evenly between Lavender Geranium Rozanne amp Cranesbill amp Poppies Space geraniums approximately two feet apart and mix evenly Sprinkle poppies over perennial bed after geraniums have been planted Blue Chip Jr Butterfly Bush Space approximately three feet apart and mix evenly Field Guide DFC lots com Holland Maze 13 Did You Know Helpful Facts Professionals Can Help The Field Guide to Working With Lots provides a Construction Package for each lot design The Construction Package includes information and details required for a profess
5. 1 5323 or 800 424 LEAD Remove Your Grass Need to remove grass in areas where you are constructing your lot design There are many ways to remove unwanted grass The first is to remove the grass and its root system by digging up the grass Another option is to cover your lot with cardboard or a plastic tarp to smother your grass in darkness It will take several weeks but after being covered the dead grass will be easier to remove Till Safely Before you till inspect your lot for signs of buried concrete or rubble that was not removed during the cleanup stage Large debris can ruin tiller blades When tilling wear appropriate safety gear such as covered boots with socks long pants safety glasses dust mask and ear protection Make sure you understand the safe operating procedures of your tiller Refer to the user s manual Field Guide DFC lots com Holland Maze What You Need Shopping List T he shopping list provides a breakdown of potential materials tools and resources required to construct this lot d esign This shopping list is designed for a single lot 30 by 100 feet Tools Resources S uggested Tools Marking Paint Spirit Level and Tape Measure Safety Gear Gloves heavy work boots tall socks pants long sleeve shirts dust masks protective eye wear ear plugs and hard hats if using heavy machinery Garden Tools Spades shovels
6. Ja W Volunteer Professionc BL X Volunteer Professional working with lots A FIELD GUIDE Field Guide DFC lots com Holland Maze HELLO MY NAME IS Holland Maze The Holland Maze lot design is a playful adaptation of the tulip fields found in the Netherlands The lot design consists of a series of mounds planted with tulips lavender and geraniums The planted mounds create a bold pattern that makes a statement from afar The Holland Maze features bright summer colors and includes a small rain garden that captures water from the lot or from portions of an adjacent property This lot design can be installed on a single lot or for greater impact on multiple lots For more information refer to DFC lots com People Volunteer Experience Beginner Upkeep Low Location What is the lot design likely to cost The estimated cost of the Holland Maze is over 5 500 and based on utilizing volunteer and professional labor The Field Guide recommends hiring a professional for earthwork and lot preparation The cost assumes that residents or volunteers have access to basic safety gear and garden tools How much upkeep will this lot design require A high level of maintenance is required for the Holland Maze design to look its best Maintenance will include weeding and watering plants particularly during times of drought or excessive heat Will the installation of this lot design require a p
7. de DFC lots com Holland Maze 3 Holland Maze Examples of Planted Mazes mE aa T ST E ETE Mat ra ere du e EU i 1 Lavender Hedge 2 Tulip Maze Section aa 6 0 Mound 6 0 Mound 1 0 4 0 Mulch Path Mulch Path Grass Path Where Do Grow The Holland Maze can be installed on single double or multiple lots and is suitable for corner properties The image below shows an example of mounds planted with tulips 4 Tulip Rows Grass or Optional Groundcover Pathways Image Source 1 Lori Quillen SVLover Mt Shasta Lavender Farm 21 June 2014 via WeatherUnderground license unknown 2 Peter Toshiro At the Park Tulip Garden 10 April 2011 via Flickr All Rights Reserved 5 Peter Reed Lavender 02 July 2006 via Flickr Creative Commons Attribution NonCommerical 2 0 Generic 4 Peter M Graham Tulip_070 21 April 2007 via Flickr Creative Commons Attribution NonCommerical 2 0 Generic Field Guide DFC lots com Holland Maze Before You Start Construction Ready This lot design assumes that you have prepared the lot toa construction ready state Construction Ready refers to a lot that is clean clear of trash hazardous objects unwanted trees brush and vegetation fences and other unwanted structures It may be necessary to remove grass in preparation for your
8. h pathways are designed for easy access to the plant beds for weeding and stormwater collection Use excavated soil to build mounds up to a maximum height of six inches The six inches of mounded earth will form six foot wide planting beds Field Guide DFC lots com Holland Maze Holland Maze Step By Step Dig Rain Garden Once the area is ready for construction dig out one foot within the rain garden area and place removed soil on adjacent mounds The rain garden is approximately 150 square feet A rain garden only works if water is directed into it The Field Guide recommends constructing your rain garden near downspouts from roofs of houses or garages or near other hard surfaces such as driveways or patios Ensure water flows from these surfaces into your rain garden Your rain garden should be one square foot for every ten square feet of stormwater area directed into your rain garden If you are unable to direct water into the rain garden area don t worry The garden will still provide habitat to butterflies and aesthetic value as a small garden After removing the soil check that the bottom of the rain garden is level An easy way to check this is with a string level or a spirit level attached to a two by four board A level bottom is important to maximize infiltration and minimize the chance of standing water in the rain garden After leveling the bottom the soil should be prepared by scarifying raking
9. ht x 18 Width Blooms May July Quantity 50 pots Blue Chip Jr Butterfly Bush Buddleia davidii Blue Chip Jr 18 Height x 18 Width Blooms June August Attractive to Butterflies Quantity 16 pots Planting Full Sun to Part Sun English Lavender Lavendula angustifolia Hidcote 24 Height x 18 Width Blooms July August Fragrant Flowers Quantity 69 pots Cranesbill Geranium Geranium sanguineum 18 Height x 18 Width Blooms May July Quantity 50 pots Giant Hyssop Agastache Blue Fortune 24 Height x 18 Width Blooms July September Fragrant Flowers Quantity 70 pots Mixed Tulips 14 Height x 8 Width Blooms April May Avoid Planting in Wet Soil Conditions Quantity 520 bulbs Purple Cranesbill Geranium magnificum 18 Height x 18 Width Blooms May July Quantity 50 pots Mixed Poppies 18 Height x 12 Width Blooms May June Quantity 1 lb of seed Plant Sizes O Pots Plants can be purchased in one to five gallon pots Size of pots can change based on availability Bulbs Bulbs are cheaper if purchased in bulk You can find bulk bags at garden stores Seeds Mixed poppies can be purchased in seed form D The larger the pot the greater the impact your design will have when first installed Image Source 1 Lavender Blue Limbo Poet Having a Break for a While 07 July 2007 via Flickr CC BY NC 2 0 2 Peter Reed Lavender 02 July 20
10. ional to construct this design On the Field Guide web site use the Construction Package link located near the top of this lot design page to download and print Your selected professional will then be able to provide a cost estimate and schedule based on the condition of your lot and the design you select Want to Hire Locally DFC lots com has a growing list of Detroit based professionals suppliers of landscape materials and services Still unsure of where to start Call 313 294 LOTS or email fieldguide detroitfuturecity com for assistance Tulips still grow after they are cut and continue to bloom for 5 7 days vase There are currently about 150 species of tulip bulbs with a total of 5 000 different varieties however not all tulips will grow in Michigan Make sure you speak to a professional before purchasing tulips for your lot design The recommended plants for this lot design have been selected for beauty habitat creation and local availability Lavender can be harvested for oil Rain gardens capture hold and release stormwater gradually back into the soll Looking for more information on rain gardens The Sierra Club of Detroit has been running a rain garden program since 2012 and is happy to help Planting Tips Call ahead to be sure the nursery or garden store has the plants you need for your lot design The best time to plant is in spring o
11. lot design Refer to the Remove Your Grass box located on the right hand side of this page for more information Is there an available water source near your lot Consider how and where you will access water during and after construction to ensure that your plants can establish If your lot is not ready for construction refer to the Clean Green lot design You find the lot design at DFC lots com Call Before You Dig Locate underground utilities before beginning your lot design MISS DIG provides a free service to Michigan residents by locating and marking utilities on requested properties Call 800 482 7171 or 811 at least three days before you plan to start digging on your lot Test Your Soil Harmful pollutants have made their way into many urban soils To proceed with awareness consider having your soil tested before construction Two great options are available Soil testing is free to members of Keep Growing Detroit s Garden Resource Program Call 313 757 2655 for more information or visit detroitagriculture net If you are not yet a member you can work directly with Michigan State University s MSU Extension Program They have a Home Lawn and Garden Soil Test Mailer for 25 For more information call 888 678 5464 or visit msusoiltest corn If you are concerned about the presence of lead or other contaminants in your soil call the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services at 866 69
12. oil onto the mounds This new soil will be rich in nutrients and a welcome food source for established plants Add new mulch to pathways and continue the process throughout garden s life span Low maintenance fescue mix should be watered daily until seedlings are four to six inches in height Once established grass will not require supplemental watering except during unusually dry periods Rain gardens are a work in progress Bulbs and perennials may need to be replaced to keep the garden dynamic and playful Be creative and make it your own D Visit the Resources page on the Field Guide s web site DFC lots com to discover other vendors and places to purchase plants Average Height of Plants _ Perennials and Bulbs Field Guide DFC lots com Holland Maze 10 Holland Maze Lot Design Alley Refer to the Construction Package for more details located at DFC lots com Individual Plant Contour downspout connection Road O 4 8 16 Planted Mound Planted Mound 3 Romo E Mulch Pathway Lavender amp Geraniums amp Tulips Poppies Grass or Optional Groundcover Field Guide DFC lots com Holland Maze Violet Intrigue Lavender Lavendula angustifolia Violet Intrigue 24 Height x 18 Width Blooms July August Fragrant Flowers Quantity 69 pots Rozanne Geranium Geranium Rozanne 18 Heig
13. or tilling the soil four to six inches to loosen up any compaction Add three inches 1 5 cubic yards of rain garden planting soil to your rain garden and top with three inches 1 5 cubic yards of wood chips or mulch after planting Adding wood chips or mulch will help suppress weeds Rain garden planting soil should consist of approximately 50 sand 25 topsoil and 25 compost or leaf litter Mix together and place in rain garden Disconnect Your Downspout One of the easiest ways to collect stormwater is by disconnecting your downspout and directing it into your rain garden Before you start remember that disconnected downspouts should extend at least six feet from any house foundation and five feet from adjacent property or public sidewalk Avoid disconnecting downspouts where they might discharge water across walkways patios or driveways or where they might be a tripping hazard Do not disconnect directly over a septic system Follow these steps to help you redirect your roof water into your rain garden Measure the existing downspout and mark it approximately nine inches above sewer connection or standpipe Cut with a hacksaw and remove cut piece Plug or cap the sewer standpipe with a rubber cap secured by a hose clamp Use screwdriver to tighten and secure cap Attach elbow joint over the downspout Add downspout extension to elbow joint Extension should be length needed to carry water awa
14. r fall Do not plant in extreme heat Water after planting and as needed Do not let plants dry out Weed weekly or as needed Sprinkle a handful of pine bark bone meal or organic bulb food in hole with tulips for added nutrients
15. rakes trash bags and wheelbarrows Hacksaw and Screwdriver Tiller 6 inch depth Potential Water Sources Garden Hose with possible extension hose Sprinkler Rain Barrel in addition to other water source Downspout Disconnect shown in lot design Field Guide Resources Resources are available on the Field Guide s web site Clean Green Perennials Grasses Planting Detail Bulb Planting Detail Materials List Materials Rain Garden Planting Soil 1 5 cubic yards 50 sand 25 topsoil and 25 compost or leaf litter Mulch or Wood Chips 4 cubic yards rain garden and mulch pathways Bonemeal or Pine Bark 1 bag Downspout Disconnect Standpipe cap downspout elbow downspout connection pipe rubber cap and hose clamp Planting Violet Intrigue Lavender 69 pots English Lavender 69 pots Giant Hyssop 70 pots Mixed Tulips 520 bulbs Rozanne Cranesbill 50 pots Cranesbill Geranium 50 pots Purple Cranesbill 51 pots Mixed Poppies 1 pound of seed Blue Chip Jr Butterfly Bush 16 pots Pathway Groundcover Low Maintenance Fescue Mix 6 5 pounds of seed Germination Blanket 3 rolls 4 by 112 5 feet Field Guide DFC lots com Holland Maze Holland Maze Step By Step Let s Start Want to create the Holland Maze The Field Guide recommends hiring a professional for some tasks Here are a few guiding principles to help you
16. rofessional The installation of this lot design will require professional assistance for the first few steps The Field Guide identifies volunteer opportunities if you with the help and support of friends family or neighbors would like to complete the planting portion of this lot design Please refer to the Step By Step section for guidance on professional and volunteer recommended steps If you do not feel able to tackle the volunteer aspect of this lot design a professional can construct the entire project How long will it take to install this lot design This lot design requires a professional for several steps of the installation The projected installation time listed below is estimated for the volunteer opportunities detailed in the Step By Step section only While people tackle projects differently the Field Guide estimates the installation time of this lot design to be one to two full weekends with a volunteer group organized by a knowledgeable lot leader The Field Guide recommends the help of at least 10 healthy adults or youth to complete this lot design The Field Guide assumes that the lot is construction ready and all equipment and materials required for the lot design have been acquired and are ready to use 50 1 000 1 000 2 500 627 500 5500 5 500 Professional Volunteer Professional Intermediate Advanced Medium Single Double or Multiple Lots in Full Sun or Part Sun N Field Gui
17. understand the tasks involved in the lot design and the steps appropriate for volunteers Gi Check off tasks as you go along Lot Design Steps Professional Recommended Prepare Your Lot Create Mounds Mulch Pathways Dig Rain Garden Volunteer Opportunities Disconnect Your Downspout Plant Perennials Bulbs Sow Poppies Grass Pathways Maintain Your Lot O Prepare Your Lot The Holland Maze is one of the more complex lot designs in the Field Guide It is recommended that you hire a professional for these steps Prepare Your Lot Create Mounds Mulch Pathways and Dig Rain Garden If you decide to construct this lot design without the recommended assistance of a professional the Field Guide has provided guiding principles below to help assist you with the installation of the lot design This lot design utilizes a full 50 by 100 foot single lot For greater impact the Field Guide recommends implementing the design on multiple lots Till the existing soil six inches deep to loosen the ground Once the area is ready for construction use marking paint and a tape measure to map out the size shape and dimensions of the Holland Maze design C Create Mounds Mulch Pathways To create mulch pathways excavate four inches of soil Pathways are a combination of one foot and two foot widths of varying lengths Add three inches 2 5 cubic yards of wood chips or mulch to the excavated mulch pathways The mulc
18. y from house and towards rain garden Secure pieces with sheet metal screws at each joint Use plastic or concrete splashblocks rocks flagstone or boulders at the end of the downspout to control erosion of soil and plants in the rain garden from stormwater For more information refer to the DWSD s How to Disconnect a Downspout document Don t worry if you are unable to direct water into the rain garden area The garden will still provide habitat to butterflies and aesthetic value as a small garden Field Guide DFC lots com Holland Maze Holland Maze Step By Step C Plant Perennials Bulbs Sunny to partly sunny plantings are recommended for the Holland Maze If your lot is in shade seek alternative planting options Add a small handful of pine bark bone meal or organic food to the soil while planting lavender cultivars and tulips This will give perennials and bulbs a nutrient boost Place plants and bulbs in the desired location then remove plastic pots loosen roots and plant Bulbs should be planted between perennials For more guidance on planting perennials refer to the Perennials Grasses Planting Detail and Bulb Planting Detail Sow Poppies Soil should already be loosened and prepared for seeding after tilling and sculpting the mounds If the soil is compacted rake the mounds this will allow for easier seed germination and better water infiltration Seeding should
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