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Converting a Traditional Yard to a Florida-Friendly Landscape

Converting a Traditional Yard to a Florida-Friendly Landscape. FYN In-Service Training Author: Gail Hansen, PhD Thursday, March 4, 2010. Converting a Traditional Yard to a Florida-Friendly Landscape. Converting a development landscape…. Before 4 trees 55 plants 1 tree species

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Converting a Traditional Yard to a Florida-Friendly Landscape

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  1. Converting a Traditional Yard to a Florida-Friendly Landscape FYN In-Service Training Author: Gail Hansen, PhD Thursday, March 4, 2010

  2. Converting a Traditional Yard to a Florida-Friendly Landscape

  3. Converting a development landscape….. Before 4 trees 55 plants 1 tree species 2 plant species

  4. …to a Florida-Friendly Landscape After Florida-Friendly Landscape 19 trees 436 plants 6 tree species 18 plant species

  5. Less sod- More plants Erosion control, buffers, filter water, play areas, dog runs

  6. Phased Installation Three phase, 7 step process Protect the soil Spreads cost over time

  7. Avoid a Mulch yard

  8. Phase I: Step 1Develop a Master Plan Analyze site Design hardscape Select plants Locate trees Locate plants

  9. Inventory and Analysis Soil tests Water flow Sun/Shade Vegetation Views

  10. Elements of aMaster Plan A Functional lawn C Pathways H Work area J Wildlife area K Structures

  11. Small but functional

  12. Lawn Panel Borders Simple shape

  13. Pathways Organization Access Interest

  14. Structures Organization Interest Utility

  15. Utility/Work Area/Compost Screen from view Access

  16. Wildlife Area Cover Food Nesting

  17. Phase II: Step 2Remove sod for new hardscape and trees Correct drainage problems Add mulch Mulch bed size- 2 feet in diameter for each inch of trunk diameter New mulch area for trees

  18. Remove Sod Mark beds Sod cutter Herbicide

  19. Correct Drainage Berms and Swales Rain Gardens Dry Wells

  20. Step 3:Install new hardscape Soil Compaction Crushing plants New hardscape features

  21. Pathways, Patios, Fences Locate underground utilities Minimize compaction Protect existing trees with barricades

  22. Step 4:Install trees and mulch Mature size Screen views Energy efficiency Irrigation/Rain barrels New trees in mulch bed

  23. Shape and Size Mature size and shape Variety of species

  24. Screens Block views Enclosure

  25. Shade House and AC

  26. Energy Efficiency Control winter sun Block summer sun

  27. Installation Select trees carefully Proper installation techniques Avoid volcano mulching

  28. Mulch 3-4 inch thick layer of mulch Pine-bark and Pine-straw Origin and durability

  29. Cisterns and Rain Barrels Irrigation for trees Locate at downspouts

  30. Irrigation Temporary micro-irrigation Hand water

  31. Phase III: Step 5Install Plant Bed #1 Locate first plant bed Remove portion of sod Relocate plants Add new plants Install irrigation in plant beds Front yard

  32. Plant bed location Public zone Private zone

  33. Plant bed size Remove ¼ to 1/3 of sod Logical boundaries Walkways, fences

  34. Irrigation System Micro-irrigation In-ground Re-fit existing Hand-water

  35. Re-fitting Zones = 10 Sprays or rotors in sod = 52 sprays in plant beds 2 sod zones 2 plant bed zones = 27 Sprays or rotors in sod = 17 sprays in plant beds

  36. Step 6:Install Plant bed #2 Plant beds #2 and #3 are optional Location optional

  37. Plant Bed #2 Plant contiguous to bed #1 for finished look Move temporary irrigation

  38. Step 7:Install Plant bed #3 Backyard corner chosen for final bed Move temporary irrigation

  39. Maintenance- BMP’s Fertilizer Water Compost Pest Management Mowing, pruning

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