Syrup Maker - A Field Guide Working with Lots
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1.2. NN Image Source 1 CAFNR Mapling basket 050814 0105 08 March 2013 via Flickr CC BY NC 2 0 2 CAFNR Mapling Basket 8 March 2013 via Flickr CC BY 2 0 3 RW Sinclair Sugar Maple 16 October 2010 via Flickr CC BY NC SA 2 0 Field Guide DFC lots com Syrup Maker Before You Start Construction Ready This lot design assumes that you have prepared the lot to a construction ready state Construction Ready refers to a lot that is clean and clear of trash hazardous objects unwanted trees brush and vegetation fences and other unwanted structures lt may be necessary to remove grass in preparation for your 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 can 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
3. Syrup Maker Step By Step Let s Start Plant Trees The Field Guide recommends planting 1 5 Want to create the Syrup Maker but inch diameter trees however smaller or larger trees can be planted if preferred don t want to hire a professional Trees can be purchased in pots or balled and Here are a few guiding principles to burlapped If you decide to plant larger trees help you construct your lot design speak with a professional or an educational group as older trees can be more difficult to establish Y Check off tasks as you go along Plant trees as soon as possible after purchasing If you cannot plant them the same day do not leave unplanted trees in direct sunlight Keep them in shade and well watered until you can plant them Trees dry out fast Lot Design Steps Vol Identify the location where you wish to plant olunteer the trees Dig a hole three times the width of the root ball and equal to the depth O Prepare Your Lot Pots should be removed before placing the tree Plant Trees in the planting hole Balled and Burlapped root balls should remain wrapped until placed in hole Unwrap the top of the root ball and peel back the burlap once planted Remove any twine nails or stakes The root flare should be Sow Lot Underneath Trees level with the ground when you place the tree in the hole Maintain Your Lot Design Water the root ball then backfill the hole with the soil previously removed from pl
4. Westlake tee ii mail s illii Bote das 97 s working Syrup Maker with lots Image Source CAFNR Mapling Basket 08 March 2015 via Flickr CC BY 2 0 Field Guide DFC lots com Syrup Maker HELLO MY NAME IS Syrup Maker The Syrup Maker is a long term lot design that has potential to generate income once the trees are mature enough 12 inches in diameter to collect sap for maple syrup production Maple trees offer a vibrant array of fall colors and deep summer shade It could take two decades for your trees to reach the size required for tapping but in the interim the Syrup Maker provides a well groomed landscape appropriate for most neighborhoods This is an heirloom landscape lot design that will be enjoyed by many generations For more information refer to DFC lots com What is the lot design likely to cost The estimated cost of the Syrup Maker is moderate 1 000 2 500 and based on 1 5 inch diameter trees and utilizing volunteer labor To save money you can plant smaller size trees however this can take longer for trees to reach 12 inch diameter required for sap for maple syrup production The cost assumes that residents or volunteers have access to basic safety gear and garden tools How much upkeep will this lot design require This is a low maintenance lot design Maintenance will include watering newly planted trees particularly during times of drought and ex
5. anting Add C Prepare Your Lot water to the tree every six inches as you backfill the hole Compact the soil lightly after each watering until the hole is filled with soil and level with the adjacent ground Decide on the best location for your Syrup Maker The Field Guide recommends utilizing the full 50 by 100 foot lot 5 000 square feet The Field Guide recommends adding three foot diameter by three inch depth of wood chips or mulch around trees 0 5 cubic yards of mulch or wood chips is required for eight trees Keep mulch or wood chips a few inches away from tree trunks You do not need to kill grass in the areas you wish to plant your maple trees Simply dig out existing grass or groundcover in the area you wish to plant your trees The Syrup Maker plan shows maple trees organized in rows If you prefer a naturalized maple forest plant trees randomly or staggered throughout the lot making sure all trees are approximately 15 to 20 feet apart This will give trees room to grow For more guidance on tree planting refer to the Tree Planting Detail Field Guide DFC lots com Syrup Maker Syrup Maker Step By Step O Maintain Your Lot Design Trees require care and attention to thrive Trees must be watered regularly during the first year Water weekly or as needed The Field Guide recommends connecting with an arborist or taking a workshop on tree health and maintenance The Greening of Detroit offers a great Citi
6. cess heot Will the installation of this lot design require a professional The installation of this lot design should not require professional assistance if you with the help and support of friends family or neighbors would like to construct this lot design Please refer to the step by step section for guidance If you do not have the required support or feel unable to tackle this lot design please seek professional assistance How long will it take to install this lot design While people tackle projects in different ways and at different speeds the Field Guide estimates installation time of this lot design to be one full weekend with the help of at least three to five healthy adults or youth The Field Guide assumes the lot is construction ready and all equipment and materials required for the lot design have been acquired and are ready to go Cost 50 1 000 2 500 5 500 5 500 Professional Volunteer Professional Beginner Advanced Stormwater _ Location Location Single Double or Multiple Lots in Full Sun or Shade Field Guide DFC lots com Syrup Maker 3 Syrup Maker Examples of Maple Sap Collection 1 Watering Tank Section _ 10 0 Grass Maple Grove Setback Where Do Grow The Syrup Maker can be constructed on single double or multiple lots and is suitable for corner properties Grass or Optional Groundcover gt x
7. ch sap as sugar maples however some maple farms prefer to only use red maples due to their superior flavor Michigan has a strong network of syrup makers with several Michigan based suppliers of tapping equipment evaporators and even cooperative syrup selling opportunities Planting Tips Water trees during planting and as needed f mulching around trees do not place mulch too close to tree trunk less than three inches This will help keep the tree free of disease Inspect trees before purchasing to make sure they are healthy and well formed This will help you select trees that are likely to survive Call ahead to be sure the nursery or garden store has the plants you need for your lot design The best time to plant trees and shrubs is in the spring or fall Do not plant trees under overhead wires Trees can grow 40 to 50 feet in height
8. ial Ryegrass Homerun Lolium perenne Homerun 2096 of mix Ticklegrass Agrostis scabra 18926 of mix Alsike Clover Trifolium hybridum 12 of mix Plant Sizes Mg Seeds All plants can be purchased in seed forrn Field Guide DFC lots com Syrup Maker 12 Did You Know 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 professional 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 and suppliers of landscape materials and services Still unsure of where to start Call 313 294 LOTS or email fieldguide detroitfuturecity com for assistance Helpful Facts Maple trees have beautiful fall colors You can collect sap from a maple tree to make syrup once the tree has reached 12 inches or greater in diameter Sugar maples yield the highest volume of concentrated sap Black maples produce a sweeter sap than sugar maples 40 to 50 gallons of sap will produce one gallon of Syrup Red maples do not produce as mu
9. lata 4 of mix Tall White Beardtongue Penstemon digitalis 5 of mix Marsh Blazing Star Liatris spicata 596 of mix Blackeyed Susan Rudbeckia hirta 296 of mix Oxeye Sunflower Heliopsis helianthoides 296 of mix Prairie Dock Silphium terebinthinaceum 596 of mix Slender Bushcover Lespedeza virginica 1 596 of mix Ohio Spiderwort Tradescantia ohiensis 1 of mix White Wood Aster Aster divaricatus 1 of mix Eastern Columbine Aquilegia canadensis 1 of mix Thimbleweed Anemone virginiana 1 of mix Browneyed Susan Rudbeckia triloba 1 of mix Blue False Indigo Baptisia australis 0 8 of mix White Goldenrod Solidago bicolor 0 5 of mix Wild Bergamot Monarda fistulosa 0 596 of mix Zigzag Goldenrod Solidago flexicaulis 0 596 of mix Hoary Mountainmint Pycnanthemum incanum 0 296 of mix Plant Sizes M Seeds All plants can be purchased in seed form Field Guide DFC lots com Syrup Maker 11 Planting Alternative Groundcover Seed Mix for Underneath Trees Non Native Woods Mix Mixing six pounds of Right of Way Non Native Woods Mix seed mix ERNMX 132 with three pounds of Annual Cover Crop seed mix oats or grain rye depending on sowing season is recommended You can buy these seeds premixed at Ernst Conservation Seeds Creeping Red Fescue Festuca rubra 30 of mix Timonthy Climax Phleum pratense Climax 20 of mix Perenn
10. 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 2635 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 6 8 5464 or visit msusoiltest com 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 866 691 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 unders
11. n 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 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 Next Level If you would like to bring additional color to your grass you can plant bluebells crocuses and or daffodils to create a decorative show in spring Bulbs should be planted in the fall For more guidance on bulb planting refer to the Bulb Planting Detail Field Guide DFC lots com Syrup Maker 8 Syrup Maker Lot Design Alley o Refer to the Construction Package for more details located at DFC lots com eur Ayadold eur Ayadold Individual Tree NO eo House 5 House i Q e m E Road Oo 4 8 16 Shade Tree Shade Tree Shade Tree Grass or Optional Sugar Maple Red Maple Black Maple Groundcover Field Guide DFC lots com Syrup Maker 9 Planting Full Sun to Part Sun Sugar Maple Black Maple Acer saccharum Acer nigr
12. tand the safe operating procedures of your tiller Refer to the user s manual Field Guide DFC lots com Syrup Maker What You Need Shopping List Shopping List The shopping list provides a breakdown of potential materials tools and resources required to construct this lot design This shopping list is designed for a single lot 50 by 100 feet Tools Resources Suggested Tools 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 rakes trash bags and wheelbarrows Ball Cart for moving heavy trees Potential Water Sources Garden Hose with potential extension hose Sprinkler Rain Barrel in addition to other water source Field Guide Resources Resources are available on the Field Guide s web site Clean Green Tree Planting Detail Bulb Planting Detail Materials List Materials Mulch or Wood Chips 0 5 cubic yards Planting Sugar Maple 4 pots or balled and burlapped Black Maple 2 pots or balled and burlapped Red Maple 2 pots or balled and burlapped Remaining Lot Optional Groundcover Low Maintenance Fescue Mix 15 pounds of seed Germination Blankets 4 rolls 8 by 112 5 feet Refer to pages 10 and 11 for alternative groundcovers for underneath trees Field Guide DFC lots com Syrup Maker 6
13. um 60 Height x 50 Width 70 Height x 50 Width Quantity 4 pots or B amp B Quantity 2 pots or B amp B Red Maple Acer rubrum 60 Height x 50 Width Quantity 2 potsor B amp B Plant Sizes Pots 1 5 inch diameter trees Sugar Maple are available at commercial Space approximately 15 to 20 landscape supply stores in pots or feet apart from each other balled and burlapped B amp B Black Maple 5pace approximately 15 to 20 feet apart from each other Red Maple 5pace approximately 15 to 20 feet apart from each other Image Source 1 Joshua Mayer Sugar Maple 16 October 2010 via Flickr CC BY NC SA 2 0 2 James M Black maple 28 September 2014 via Flickr CC BY NC SA 2 0 5 Georges Jansoone JoJan Plantanus Orientalis 22 April 2007 via Wikimedia Public Domain Field Guide DFC lots com Syrup Maker Planting Alternative Groundcover Seed Mix for Underneath Trees Partially Shaded Mix Mixing two pounds of Partially Shaded Area Roadside Seed Mix ERNMX 140 with three pounds of Annual Cover Crop seed mix is recommended if selected as lot design groundcover You can buy these seeds premixed at Ernst Conservation Seeds Little Bluestem Schizachyrium scoparium Fort Indiantown 5296 of mix Virginia Wildrye Elymus virginicus 2096 of mix Autumn Bentgrass Agrostis perennans 20 of mix Purple Coneflower Echinacea purpurea 5 of mix Partridge Pea Chamaecrista fascicu
14. zen Forester program to interested residents D Prefer to sow remaining lot with seed mix other than low maintenenace Fescue mix Refer to pages 9 and 10 for alternative groundcovers perfect for growing underneath trees 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 Trees and Groundcover C Sow Lot Underneath Trees If you are seeking a lower maintenance alternative to a traditional lawn the Field Guide recommends a fescue seed mix If you follow the Syrup Maker lot design you will need approximately 15 pounds of fescue seed mix for full lot 5 000 square feet and four 8 by 112 5 foot rolls of single net germination blankets 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 Soil should be prepared for seeding by scarifying raking or tilling the soil four to six inches deep to loosen any compaction allowing for easier seed germination and better water infiltration Apply seed mix to a damp lot Sow seed across the remaining lot by using a seed spreader or by hand A seed rate of five pounds per 1 000 square feet is recommended Gently water seedlings daily until they are four to six inches in height Placing a thi
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