Full Printable Lot Design - A Field Guide Working with Lots
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1. Field Guide DFC lots com Dumping Preventer 15 Dumping Preventer Field Notes lots com it DFC DFClots ISI V x 3 with lots A FIELD GUIDE Image Source Dan Mullen Downy Serviceberry 20 April 2010 via Flickr BY NC ND 2 0 DET ROI FUTURE CITY E p s UP en w y te E F ma ee Ee HL x x mca c En m 8 ie a DET ma Q LT Se ami it re 57d 4 E uf zee we TEL ad um 5 4 ae k ss F EHIGE 1 y ox oF i E ow E i Tia A Y 72. 7 5 feet from planting bed edge For more guidance on tree planting refer to the Iree Planting Detail Maintain Your Lot Design Trees and plants require care and attention to thrive Planting beds are low maintenance however water and weed tree and hedges while it is getting established the first two years Once your hedge is established it will shade out the majority of the weeds Your hedge can be pruned at any time to keep the ideal height The Field Guide recommends connecting with an arborist or taking a workshop on proper tree health and maintenance The Greening of Detroit offers a great Citizen Forester program to interested residents Field Guide DFC lots com Dumping Preventer 8 Dumping Preventer Step By Step C Sow Remaining Lot If you are seeking a lower maintenance alternative to a traditional lawn the Field Guide recommends a fescue seed mix If you follow Dumping Preventer lot design you will need approximately 15 pounds of fescue seed mix for the remaining lot 2 742 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 loos
3. Volunteer working Dumping Preventer with lots Image Source Framboise Berberis 08 May 2005 via Flickr CC BY NC SA 2 0 Field Guide DFC lots com Dumping Preventer HELLO MY NAME IS Dumping Preventer The Dumping Preventer is designed to reduce the risk of illegal dumping on your lot A planted barrier prevents vehicles and people carrying debris from accessing the lot from the street and through the alley The planted hedge is spiny thick and is two to four feet in height making it difficult to enter the lot Two multi stemmed trees are planted within the hedge The colorful hardy plants in this lot design create a clean edge without having to plant the entire lot For more information refer to DFC lots com What is the lot design likely to cost The estimated cost of the Dumping Preventer is moderate 51 000 2 500 and based on 1 5 inch diameter trees potted plants and utilizing volunteer labor To save money you can buy smaller trees or pots The cost assumes that residents or volunteers have access 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 hedges and newly planted trees particularly during times of drought and excess heat You can prune hedges at any time to create desired height Will the installation of this lot design require a professional The installation o
4. ary purpose it to reduce the risk of illegal dumping the hedge also provides habitat for a variety of birds Barberry is tolerant of most soil types fast growing and produces colorful berries in the fall Berries are not edible Barberry shrubs are deer resistant Call ahead to make sure the nursery or garden store has the plants you need for your lot design The best time to plant is in spring or fall Do not plant in extreme heat Water after planting and as needed Do not let plants dry out Weed weekly or as needed If you do not have a back alley and do not want to plant the back of your lot just cut the planting list in half To create access to the lot a pathway can easily be created by removing one hedge Add crocus and snowdrops to existing grass for a colorful lawn in spring Do not plant trees under overhead wires
5. available at commercial landscape supply stores in pots or balled and burlapped B amp B Space approximately two feet apart Shadblow Serviceberry Space approximately 12 feet apart Image Source 1 Leonora Enking Berberis thunbergii Bagatelle 27 April 2010 via Flickr CC BY SA 2 0 2 Megan Hansen Berberis thunbergii Concorde 30 July 2010 via Flickr CC BY SA 2 0 3 Marie Richie Berberis th CrimsonPygmy 11 March 2005 via Flickr CC BY NC SA 2 0 4 Fairfax County Serviceberry Amelanchier Canadensis 19 June 2005 via Flickr CC By NC ND 2 0 Field Guide DFC lots com Dumping Preventer 11 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 While its prim
6. 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 Dumping Preventer 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 Marking Paint 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 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 Perennials Grasses Planting Detail Bulb Planting Detail Materials List Materials Mulch or Wood Chips 1 cubic yard Planting Bagatelle Barberry 56 pots Concorde Barberry 58 pots Rosy Rocket Barberry 40 pots Shadblow Serviceberry 4 pots Remaining Lot Optional Groundcover Low Maintenance Fescue Mix 15 pounds of seed Germination Blanke
7. en 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 The Field Guide recommends a seed rate of five pounds per 1 000 square feet Gently water seedlings daily until they are four to six inches in height Placing a thin layer of straw or a germination blanket over seeded areas will help ensure that your D Visit the Resources page on seed establishes by keeping seeds from blowing the Field Guide s web site away and protecting them from birds Germination blankets or straw can be purchased at most nurseries DFC lots com to discover sine other vendors and places to purchase plants When 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 Average Height of Plants 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 always 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 Trees and Shrubs Field Guide DFC lots com Dumping Preventer Dumping P
8. f 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 use Location Single or Multiple Lots in Full Sun to Shade Lots with Illegal Dumping are Ideal Cost 0 50 1 000 2 500 5 500 5 500 Professional Volunteer Professional Intermediate Advanced _ Stormwater _ Location Field Guide DFC lots com Dumping Preventer 3 Dumping Preventer Examples of Dumping Section Preventer Plantings Sidewalk 10 4 5 Planting Grass Area Grass Setback Area Where Do Grow The Dumping Preventer can be constructed on single or multiple lots Multiple lots can help create a comfortable urban edge along roads and alleys If desired a few plants can be removed to make a pathway into lot The i
9. hased in pots or balled and burlapped If you decide to plant larger trees speak with a professional or an educational group as older trees can be more difficult to establish 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 Field Guide DFC lots com Dumping Preventer Dumping Preventer Step By Step Identify the location where you wish to plant the trees Dig a hole three times the width of the root ball and equal to the depth Pots should be removed before placing the tree 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 level with the ground when you place the tree in the hole Water the root ball then backfill the hole with the soil previously removed from planting Add 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 The Field Guide recommends adding three foot diameter by three inch depth of wood chips or mulch around trees Keep mulch or wood chips a few inches away from tree trunks The Dumping Preventer plan shows two trees approximately
10. mages above show two plants the Barberry Hedge and a Serviceberry Iree both plants with wonderful fall color Ce C Grass or Optional Groundcover Image Source 1 Anneheathen barberry hedge 8 May 2011 via Flickr CC By 2 0 2 Dan Mullen Downy Serviceberry 20 April 2010 via Flickr CC BY NC ND 2 0 Field Guide DFC lots com Dumping Preventer 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 and clear of trash hazardous objects unwanted trees brush and vegetation fences and other unwanted structures It may be necessary to remove grass 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 y
11. ou 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 515 757 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 3464 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
12. reventer Lot Design Alley Refer to the Construction Package for more details located at DFC lots com Property Line Individual Plant Individual Tree Road NEN Small Shrub Large Shrub Bagetelle Rosy Rocket amp Concorde Barberry Barberry 10 0 Strengthen your neighborhood s identity Align your planting beds with the front setback line of adjacent houses Property Line House 4 8 16 Small Tree Mulch Shadblow Serviceberry Grass or Optional Groundcover Field Guide DFC lots com Dumping Preventer 10 Planting Sun Shade Bagatelle Barberry Concorde Barberry Berberis thunbergii Berberis thunbergii Bagatelle Concorde 15 Height x 15 Width 18 Height x 24 Width Spiny Prune Anytime Spiny Prune Anytime Quantity 56 pots Quantity 58 pots Rosy Rocket Barberry Shadblow Serviceberry Berberis thunbergii Rosy Amelanchier canadensis Rocket 15 Height 15 Width 48 Height x 16 Width Blooms April Blooms in Mid Spring Quantity 4 pots or B amp B Spiny Prune at anytime Quantity 40 pots Plant Sizes Pots Plants can be purchased Bagatelle Barberry amp Concorde in one to five gallon pots The Barberry size of pots can change based on Space approximately one foot availability apart 1 5 inch diameter trees are Rosy Rocket Barberry
13. t 4 rolls 8 by 112 5 feet Field Guide DFC lots com Dumping Preventer Dumping Preventer Step By Step Let s Start Want to create the Dumping Preventer but don t want to hire a professional Here are a few guiding principles to help you construct your lot design S Check off tasks as you go along Lot Design Steps Volunteer Opportunities Prepare Your Lot Plant Hedge C Plant Trees Maintain Your Lot Design Sow Remaining Lot Q Lot Preparation Decide on the best location for your hedge Use marking paint to map out the size shape and dimensions of your design The Field Guide recommends two planting beds approximately 4 5 by 50 feet or the width of the lot Minimal grass removal is required for your lot design The Field Guide recommends removing the grass and its root system by digging the grass up C Plant Hedge A sunny to shade planting option is recommended for Dumping Preventer Place plants in desired location and remove plastic pots loosen roots and plant The Field Guide recommends adding three inches one cubic yard of wood chips or mulch to planting beds Adding wood chips or mulch will help suppress weeds For more guidance on planting perennials refer to the Perennials Grasses Planting Detail C Plant Trees The Field Guide recommends planting 1 5 inch diameter trees however smaller or larger trees can be planted if preferred Trees can be purc
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