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WaterSmart Landscape

DESIGN FOR HOMEOWNERS

Brought to you by the San Diego County Water Authority and its 24 member agencies

San Diego County Water Authority

bull Wholesale water agency created by the State Legislature in 1944

bull 24 member agencies

bull 32 million people

bull 920000 acre service area

bull 97 of countyrsquos population

bull Builds owns operates and maintains regional water infrastructure

Four Reasons To Be WaterSmart Reason No 2 Wersquore at the End of a Very Long ldquoPipelinerdquo

Four Reasons To Be WaterSmart Reason No 3 Where Our Water Goes

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Cooler

Its Been HOT

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Months in 2013
2015 - 2016
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Population

Jobs

Gross Domestic Product

San Diego County 1990 vs 2015

21 Potable Water Use

39 Gallons per Capita

Before

After

How many of you are here to hellip

bull Reduce your water use bull Learn which plants to use bull Get curb appeal bull Get a planting plan bull Learn how to retrofit irrigation bull Reduce maintenance

Personal Goals

MAKEOVER SERIES WaterSmart Landscape

Course Goals Teach Homeowners to

1 Identify Your Landscape Target 2 Create a Basic Plot Plan 3 Evaluate Your Site 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape 5 Implement Your Plan 6 Care for Your WaterSmart Landscape

Register httplandscapemakeoverwatersmartsdorg

60 50 40 30 20 10 0

Why Remove Turf Regional Perspective Turfrsquos Water Needs vs Annual Rainfall

Required Zone 6

Additional Water Required

Ave Yearly Rainfall

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After Installation

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After Approximately 6 months after installation

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After Approximately 1 year after installation

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After Approximately 2 years after installation

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Close Up Details

WaterSmart Landscapes

Before

After

Base Plan

Finished Planting Plan

Bubble Diagram Functional

Hardscape amp Preliminary Planting Plan

LID Plan

Soil amp Site Analysis

Irrigation Plan

Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Design Process Overview

Identify Your Target

Demolition Contouring Soil Prep

Irrigation Plant Placement

Planting Plan

Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Implementation Overview

Installed Two Years Later

If you donrsquot know where yoursquore

going anywhere will do

Landscape Target Factors

bull Turf Area bull Plant Selection bull Irrigation Efficiency

Step 1 Identify Your Landscape Target

PLANT FACTOR- represents the estimated percent or portion of supplemental water needed relative to the Eto value of particular location

Source Landscape Plants for California Gardens by Bob Perry

Step 1 Identify Your Landscape Target

Plant Selection

Turf

Natives amp Mediterranean Plants

Irrigation Efficiency

Obsolete Conventional Overhead Spray Heads

Medium Rotator Nozzles

High In-Line Drip emitters Bubblers

Step 1 Identify Your Landscape Target

Use Pages 8 and 9 in your Homeownerrsquos Guide

Step 1 Identify Your Landscape Target

Two Factors bull Irrigation Efficiency

bull Plant Selection

Basic Plot Plan A scale drawing of the property drawn in accurate proportion using a standard measurement to represent one foot

Legend N Arrow Scale 18rdquo = 1rdquo 14rdquo = 1rsquo 110rdquo= 1rsquo

Step 2 Create a Basic Plot Plan

Step 2 Create a Basic Plot Plan

Scales Architectural and Engineering

Standard Size Properties 14 Scale 14rdquo = 1rsquo or 1rdquo = 4rsquo 18 Scale 18rdquo = 1rsquo or 1rdquo = 8rsquo

Large Size Properties 110 Scale 1rdquo = 10rsquo 120 Scale 1rdquo = 20

Step 2 Create a Basic Plot Plan

Measure your property bull Start with one dominant point to measure from (ie a wall corner) bull Locate features that stay (walls hardscape trees fences etc) bull Alternate use outside source (Property Description Google Earth)

Step 2 Create a Basic Plot Plan

Using Graph Paper bull Select grid paper to match scale bull Draw in scale on grid paper bull Align ldquo0rdquo and measure bull Add Legend

bull Scale bull N arrow

frac14rdquo=1rsquo0rdquo

Step 2 Plot Plan Alternative

Without putting it on paper Flag Method bull Mark flags with selected

plants and size bull Place flags for each plant

Step 2 Plot Plan Alternative

Without putting it on paper Flag Method (contrsquod) bull Plan amp measure for

mature plants bull Rearrange as needed bull Count to create plant list bull Plant according to flags

Tecate Divide

What is a Watershed bull A watershed is the area of land

where all of the water that falls in it and drains off of it goes to a common outlet

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed

You live in a Watershed Benefits to Using a Watershed Approach to Landscaping

bull Improves environment bull Protects our waters bull Preserves our coast bull Reduces Beach Closures

from pollution bull Saves water in landscape bull Saves energy used in water

transport

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed

Your yard is a Mini-Watershed Map your drainage

bull Where does it flow from bull Where does it flow to bull Gutter Storm Drains Ocean

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed

Homework

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Soil Why Do We Care

bull Soil can cleanse water bull Soil can store water bull Soil influences everything related to water

bull Infiltration bull Holding capacity bull Movement bull Irrigation scheduling

bull Mineral

bull Organic

bull Pore Space

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

bull Mineral

bull Organic

bull Pore Space

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Soil Texture Particle

Type Water

Movement (Drainage)

Water Holding

Nutrient Holding

Sand Fast No No

Silt

Medium Medium Medium

Clay

Slow Yes once wet

Rich

Loam Mixture of all particle types

Medium

Yes

Yes

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Determining Soil Texture bull Soil Sampling Dig a hole

bull Remove mulch or surface matter bull Dig down approx 6rdquo bull Take sample from side of hole

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Determining Soil Texture bull ldquoThein Feel Testrdquo

bull Wet the soil sample to playdough consistency

bull Make a ball and poke it bull Does it fall apart bull Does it hold together

bull Squeeze a ribbon bull Less than 1 inch bull Between 1 inch and 2 inches bull More than 2 inches

bull Wet it excessively and feel it bull Is it slippery bull Is it gritty

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

bull Mineral

bull Organic

bull Pore Space

Sustainable Soil

bull Soil Food Web bull Organisms build soil bull Encourage them with

proper organic matter moisture oxygen etc

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Soil Food Web

Bacteria

Weeds

Nematodes

Fungi

Worms

Plants

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

bull Mineral

bull Organic

bull Pore Space

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Soil Aggregation bull Created by bacteria fungi and humic acid from organic matter bull Allows water

bull Infiltration percolation bull storage

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Water moves easily through soil with good structure

Soil Aggregation bull Creates soil pores which contain

OWL Oxyen Water Life

bull Purifies runoff water bull Creates water holding

capacity

Water Uptake by Plant Roots

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Organic Matter bull Reverses compaction bull Improves root penetration bull Improves plant success

Remediating Compaction

bull Add organic matter bull Build the health of the soil food web bull By the way hellip ADD ORGANIC MATTER

bull IN the ground Compost for Soil Amendment when planting

bull ON the ground Mulch after planting

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Compost Soil Amendment Mulch IN ground ON ground

Soil Amendment

bull Use compost when planting bull Small particles

usually less than frac14rdquo bull Mix compost with backfill soil

bull 30 most plants bull 15 natives in disturbed soil

bull Available in bags or bulk

Amending Soil with Compost

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Mulch bull Blanket over soil surface bull Continues to feed the soil as it breaks down bull Adds organic matter in areas already planted bull Prevents

bull Erosion bull Evaporation bull Weeds bull Compaction

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Mulch Types bull Longevity Wood chips or Bark bull Soil Building chipped tree trimmings or coarse compost

bull Varied particle sized bull Texture

bull Water passes through bull Holds in place on slopes and in wind

Brush or Composted Mulch Chipped Mulch Blended Mulch

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Mulch Application bull After planting lay 4rdquo layer on top of soil bull Leave open space around plant stem or crown bull Add additional mulch when areas are thin bull Rule of thumb

bull 1 14 CY covers about 100 sq ft at 4rdquo depth

Brush Mulch Chipped Mulch

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

How does your soil handle water bull Organic matter remediates compaction bull Percolation and infiltration effected by

bull Soil texture bull Soil aggregation bull Layers of compaction or rock

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Soil Drainage and Percolation Test (Homeownerrsquos Guide)

Day 1 1 Dig one cubic foot hole (12rdquox12rdquox12rdquo) 2 Fill the hole with water to saturate the soil 3 Let drain overnight

Day 2 1 Lay a stick over the hole 2 Refill the hole with water to the

level of the stick 3 Wait one hour 4 Measure how far the water level has

dropped to determine the infiltration rate per hour

Note Use the soil from the hole to do a worm count amp test the texture of your soil

Homework Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Soil Drainage Field Percolation Test Inches per Hr Drainage Solutions

Less than 1rdquo

Add organics Create mounds Select tolerant plants

1rdquo- 3rdquo

More than 4rdquo

Add organics Create mounds Select tolerant plants

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

First Flush bull First rain after dry period bull Washes off pollutants deposited

during dry period bull Discharge of higher concentrations

of pollutants in early part of a storm (relative to the later part of the storm)

bull 1000 SF roof has bull 372 gallons for 85 24 Hr Storm

at 6 inches of rainfall

bull Soil is important tool for management of First Flush

372 gallons

per 1000 SF 85 Storm

50 CF

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

First Flush Can the polluted water be cleaned

YES Healthy soil breaks down pollutants Can the water be utilized

YES It can be stored in bull Soil bull Rain Barrels bull Cisterns

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

First Seasonal Flush Subsequent Storm Event

Old Town San Diego

Storm Water Requirements for Water Quality Treatment You can be sustainable by incorporating features in your landscape plan such as

bull Rain barrels bull Dry stream beds with basins

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Design Capture Volume (DCV) Impermeable bull Roofs Concrete

Asphalt Grouted Pavers

Semi-permeable bull DG Cobble Gravel

Compacted Soil

Permeable bull Landscape areas

Amended or Mulched Soils

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

non-permeable

semi-permeable

permeable

Design Capture Volume (LID) bull Formula for on-site Design Capture Volume (DCV) for Runoff Factors 85th

percentile 24 Hr Storm

bull DCV = C x d x A x (43560 SFacre x 112 inft) DCV = C x d x A x 3630 conversion from acres to SF and to CF

bull DCV = Design Capture Volume in cubic feet bull C = Runoff Factors

Impermeable 09 Semi- permeable 03 Landscape areas 01

bull d = 85th Percentile Storm average regional 06

bull A = Tributary area in acres bull 43560 SF X 112 is conversion to CF

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

First Flush Techniques bull Keep water on site bull Slow-Store-Spread-Sink

bull Slow down the speed of the flow bull Store in basins bull Spread over wider area bull Sink into healthy soil

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

First Flush Techniques Pitfalls amp Problems

bull Drainage must be at least

5 -10rsquo from buildings and hardscape

bull Expansive clay soil bull Poor percolation

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

First Flush Techniques Dry Stream

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

10rsquo from hardscape

First Flush Techniques Dry Stream

bull Dry Stream

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

bull 10rsquo minimum from hardscape bull Optional permeable landscape fabric beneath rock

First Flush Techniques Rain Barrel bull Install with Diverter to control

overflow bull Be sure to plan for overflow if

not tied to drainage system bull Check WaterSmartSDOrg for

current incentives

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

First Flush Techniques Infiltration Trench

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

10rsquo from hardscape

First Flush Techniques Dry Well

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

10rsquo from hardscape

First Flush Techniques bull What Volume is needed Convert Gallons into Cubic Feet 372 Gallons from 6 Inch Rain Event 372 Gallons 748 = 50 Cubic Feet Depth of Storage Area in Inches = CF of Water divide (SF of Storage Area divide 12) Be aware of setbacks from buildings and impediments such as tree roots

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Observations

Site Observations bull Starting point of a successful design bull Take photos bull Assess existing situation

1 LID Conditions 2 Structural Conditions 3 Design Considerations 4 Growing Conditions

Landscape design and other design areas

bull Similarities bull Same basic elements amp principles

bull Differences bull Three-dimensional bull Living bull Seasonal amp ever changing

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Aesthetics Balance Symmetrical Balance

both sides even or visually identical - a mirror image Formal

Asymmetrical Balance

different-sized elements balance one another by having equal visual weight Informal

SYMMETRICAL BALANCE

ASYMMETRICAL BALANCE

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Proportion

bull Relative size of objects within the composition Large tree can make a house appear smaller

bull Most SoCal homes are out of scale to their lots

Aesthetics Proportion

Plantings may grow out of scale

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Color Most powerful of art elements Establish harmony

bull Soothing low contrast monochromatic cool bull Energizing contrast complimentary warm

SECONDARY COLORS PRIMARY COLORS TERTIARY COLORS

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Color Simple Color Harmony

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Contrast bull Provides interest and impact bull Creates Focal Points and catches the eye bull Contrast plant textures values and colors

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Unity bull Provides cohesive calm bull Repeat plant selections throughout the plan

including both sides of driveway

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Curb Appeal Billboard Effect bull Groups or drifts of plants catch the moving eye bull High contrast bull Simple

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Curb Appeal Path to the door bull Direct line of sight

or visual cues bull Generous path

welcomes guests bull No over grown areas

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Curb Appeal Path to the door bull Direct line of sight

or visual cues bull Generous path

welcomes guests bull No over grown areas

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Plant Functions in Design Climate Mitigation

bull Tradeoffs bull Deciduous Evergreen bull View vs Temperature

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Euphorbia cotinifolia Caribbean Copper Plant

Plant Functions in Design Security bull Thorns as a

deterrent

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Plant Functions in Design Privacy

bull Screen ugly views or create privacy bull Pick a cultivar that doesnrsquot need frequent pruning

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Podocarpus macrophyllus maki Shubby Yew

Pittosporum tenufolium lsquoSilver Sheenrsquo

Explore Design as 2 parts

bull Shaping Spaces bull How will you use the space

bull space arrangement location of major elements bull Design in 3D bull Form follows Function

bull Planting design bull How the space is filled with plants for effective

design

Step 4 Design Functional Design

How will you use your space Is your space an Outdoor Room a Passageway or a Garden

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Outdoor Rooms bull Walls

bull Do NOT need to be solid to create sense of enclosure

bull Floor bull Flagstone DG mulch

or groundcover

bull Ceilings bull can be canopies or arbors

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Passageway bull Way-finding or easy to follow bull Open path for curb appeal bull ldquoPeek-a-viewrdquo for mystery

Step 4 Design Functional Design

View Garden bull Enjoy from a distance bull Treat as a canvas bull Include paths for maintenance amp strolling

Step 4 Design Functional Design

View Garden Borrowed Views

Step 4 Design Functional Design

View Garden Created Views

bull Use an accent feature to create a focal point

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Design in 3D Create vertical dimension with

bull Layered planting

Background 6rsquo+ Middleground 4rsquo+-

Foreground 0-12rdquo

for islands

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function bull How will the space be used

bull What activities will occur there bull Active Uses

cooking eating entertaining sports play pool pets food bull Passive Uses

resting meditation viewing bull Does the current layout ldquoworkrdquo or does it need to

change to be more functional bull Lose the bed lines

bull Donrsquot think of your planting bed as a separate area hellip plan the entire space

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Create a Functional Bubble Plan bull Think

bull How the space could be used NOT how it IS used

bull Will it be an outdoor room garden or pathway

bull Do you want add bull Seating areas bull Pathways through

planting ldquoislandsrdquo bull Meander through your

yardslope with a circular route

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Think outside the box

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Create a Functional Bubble Plan bull Think How the space could be used NOT how it IS used

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Is it an Outdoor Room

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

An Outdoor Room with a dry stream bed

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Is it a Passageway

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Is it a Garden

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape Create a Planting Area Bubble Plan

bull Show basic planting areas bull Locate planting heights of

bull High bull Medium bull Low

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape Complete your Functional Bubble Plan

bull Sketch circulation paths and gathering areas

bull Show planting areas and height Create your Hardscape Plan

bull Check hardscape in place and correct bull Add desired elements

Include bull Hardscape walkways drive walls

patios etc bull Fences and walls bull Elements fountains pots arbors

rocks etc bull Planting areas

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Creating Your Plant Palette bull How to Choose

bull What do you like bull Climate appropriate bull Place appropriate bull Does it fill a design function

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Climate Appropriate Plants Leaves are

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Leathery Small

Silvery Solar tracking

Climate Appropriate Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes Homeownerrsquos Guide and Notebook

bull Mediterranean bull Asian bull Tropical bull Contemporary bull Native bull Shade bull Groundcover options

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Mediterranean

CC BY 20 Karen Roe

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Lavender Rosemary

Olives

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Asian

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Iris douglasiana Dietes African Iris Nandina

Juniperus Juniper

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Tropical

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Lantana Alstroemeria

Strelitzia Bird of Paradise Euphorbia milii Crown of Thorns

Bromeliads

Plumeria

Bougainvillea Geraniums Bird of Paradise

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Contemporary

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Anigozanthos Kangaroo Paw Assorted Succulents

Fire Sticks Kalanchoe thyrisifolia Agave Attenuata

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

California Natives

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Heteromeles arbutifolia Toyon

Romneya coulteri Matilija Poppy

Epilobium California Fushia

Saliva clevelandii Cleveland Sage

A note about Natives hellip WaterSmart Plant Palettes

California Natives bull Adapted for our climate soils bull Provide habitat and attract wildlife

Native plants need

bull Little or no summer water bull Little or no fertilizer bull No pesticides bull Less maintenance

Some native plants are summer deciduous

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Shade Plants for Dry Areas (See Notebook)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Bromeliads Clivia Dianella variegata Schefflera arboricola variegata

Walkable Groundcover Options Dymondia margaretae (Silver Carpet)

Lippia nodiflora (Kurapia)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Flat Green Groundcover Options Fragaria chiloensis (Beach Strawberry)

Achillea millefolium (Yarrow)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Mature Size Plant Research the ldquoFinished Sizerdquo

Agave americana marginata

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Mature Size Plant Pick the right size cultivar for the right place

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Carissa macrocarpa Natal Plum Species lsquoBoxwood Beautyrsquo lsquoGreen Carpetrsquo

8rsquo x 8rsquo 2rsquo x 2rsquo 1rsquo ndash 1 frac12rsquo x 4rsquo

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Growing Conditions Exposure

bull Soil type bull Drainage

Full Shade Full Sun

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Water Requirements Water Use Landscape Coefficient of Landscape Species WUCOLS South Coastal South Inland

Plant Search httpucanredusitesWUCOLSPlant_Search_Instructions

Escondido Rancho Bernardo San Marcos Poway Lakeside Ramona

San Diego Chula Vista Del Mar La Jolla Carlsbad Oceanside Vista El Cajon

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant

WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant

Sunset Western Garden Book Specific Plant Info bull Water usage bull Mature Size bull Cultivars bull Growing conditions

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Find Your Sunset Western Zone Zone 24

bull Mild maritime climate mild winters cool summers rarely freezes

Zone 23 bull Warmer than Zone 24

usually frost-free Zone 21

bull A mix of maritime amp continental influence colder in winter

httpwwwsunsetcomgardenclimate-zonessunset-climate-zone-san-diego-area-00418000067314

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant Sunset Western Garden Book Specific Plant Info bull Water usage bull Mature Size bull Cultivars bull Growing requirements

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Explore Design as 2 parts Physical site design

bull How the space is arranged location of major elements

Planting design and placement bull How the space is filled with plants for effective design

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Putting It Together Size your plants bull Draw at Mature Size to match Bubble Diagram bull Avoid overplanting bull Allow room to grow bull Understand you may

need to edit and thin later

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Putting It Together Hydrozoning bull Group plants with like water needs together

according to irrigation zone bull Do not put water needy plants next to low-water

plants bull Research

bull Water Use Classification of Landscape Species (WUCOLS) rating

bull Plant palettes bull Sunset Western

Step 4 Design Plant Placement

Remember Drawing in Scale Accurate proportion using a standard measurement to represent one foot

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale bull Determine the mature size of the plant bull Use the mature size bull Find appropriate circle

on template

bull Example bull Bush is 3rsquo at maturity bull In 14 scale use 34rdquo

diameter circle

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale bull Pencil in the plants for your space bull At 14rdquo scale = 1rsquo- 0rdquo

bull 3rsquo diameter shrub drawn as 34rdquo diameter circle

bull 12rsquo canopy tree drawn as 3rdquo diameter circle

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Anatomy of an Irrigation System

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Pressure Test bull Use meter on last head on valve

bull Range should be between 25 psi and 40 psi

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Pressure Regulation

At the point of connection (POC) At the head At the valve

Sprays Low Pressure

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Donuts formed by poor coverage

Sprays High Pressure

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Misting

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Overhead or Drip

Choose Overhead Spray for bull Large areas of turf replacement ground cover

(ie dymondia Beach Strawberry etc) bull The existing overhead system has good existing

coverage Choose Drip for bull Small oddly shaped planting areas bull Mixing of plants with differing water requirements in

the same valve area

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of Efficient Overhead Spray bull Simple to retrofit existing spray hardware bull Can match precipitation rate of drip bull Simpler to troubleshoot than drip bull May provide better coverage for groundcover

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of Drip Systems bull Drip is the most efficient

irrigation delivery type

bull Reduces weed growth by targeted water application

bull Prevents runoff and erosion

bull Low precipitation rate

bull No trenching means less digging

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of In-Line Drip Emitters

bull Provide consistent precipitation rate throughout line

bull Less prone to clogging and damage than micro spray

bull Easy to install

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Filters

At the head At the valve

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Drip Retrofit Systems bull Replace existing pop-ups with

retrofit such as Rainbird R-1800

bull Use subsurface tubing with emitter valves not micro spray and 14rdquospaghetti lines

bull Cover with mulch

Step 4 Design Irrigation

In-line Drip

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Irrigation Plan bull Create an irrigation plan based on your completed planting

plan and hydrozones bull Select a category of irrigation (rotor drip etchellip) bull Prepare a materials list and fill in spaces on your legend

(components and quantity)

Step 4 Design Irrigation

What is a Controller Program

bull A set of instructions stored in the controller

bull Different irrigation schedules bull Irrigation days ndash how often bull Start times ndash at what time bull Water times ndash how long

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Water Efficient Control Equipment bull Smart Controllers bull Rain and ETo Sensors bull Moisture Sensors

Smart Controllers Moisture Sensors

Rain and ETo Sensors

How much water does your landscape need

hellip It depends

Step 4 Design Irrigation

bull Soil Texture bull Precipitation Rate bull Plant Demand

Irrigation Scheduling Internet BeWaterWisecom

Step 4 Design Irrigation

1 Prepare the site

bull Cut down tall weeds bull Remove woody or invasive plants bull (warm season turf) bull Flag sprinkler heads bull Soak the area with water

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

2 Edging Mounding amp Contouring

bull Make room for the mulch Cut lawn 12 inches away from concrete to 3rdquo below concrete level

bull Create mounds with removed sod by facing turf side down or discard removed sod

bull Grade as needed

Manual ldquoGrubbingrdquo Gas Powered

Sod Cutter

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

3 Ensure Irrigation of Trees and Large plants bull Add bubblers or drip irrigation if needed

In-line drip irrigation can be expanded as tree grows Bubbler Head Drip Irrigation

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

4 Plant Large Plants bull 5 gallon and larger

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

5 Add a weed barrier bull NOT weed cloth (except under rock) bull Newspaper or cardboard bull Overlap by 6-8 inches bull Cover all ground except where

there are plants

Paper amp Cardboard Weed Barrier Do NOT use weed cloth

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Notify your neighbors first

Weed Barrier Newspaper amp Cardboard

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

6 Layer bull 1-2rdquo of compost bull 4-5rdquo of Soil Building Mulch (tree trimmerrsquos chipped etc) bull Pull compost and mulch away from plant crowns and trunks

Timing bull Traditional Allow 3 - 5 months

for composting to complete process then plant

bull Fast Plant before completion by digging through layers

Sheet Mulching

(4rdquo+)

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

bull Rule of thumb for coverage 1 13 Cu Yd covers100 sf 4rdquo depth

Know your Turf Type to Effectively Remove

Turf Type Dormant Season

Active Season

Growth form

Seeds Common Types

Kill Method

Cool Season

Winter

Summer

Small tuffs

Dwarf Tall Fescue (common locally) Perennial Ryegrass Annual Ryegrass Blue Grass

Sheet Mulch

Warm Season

Winter Summer

Creeping Stolons

Bermuda grass Zoysia grass St Augustine Grass Kikuyu grass

Solarization or Chemical Followed by Sheet Mulching

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods bull Herbicides

bull Cannot be killed with Chemicals when dormant bull Spray herbicides when actively growing bull Repeat application

bull Non-toxic herbicide products

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods

bull Complete Sod Removal bull Sod goes to landfill

cannot be recycled

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Contouring for Dry Stream

Step 5 Implementation Contouring

Contouring Landscape Fabric First Cobbles Added

Completed

Step 5 Implementation Sequence

Do It Yourself or Professional Contractor What is right for you bull Tradeoff Cost vs Labor + Time bull Option Be the General Contractor yourself Installation or Repair bull California Landscape Contractors Association (CLCA)

httpwwwclcasandiegoorg bull Certified Irrigation Professional wwwIrrigationorg bull Contractors State License Board (CSLB)

httpwwwcslbcagovConsumers bull YouTube Instructional Videos

Step 6 Maintenance Irrigation

Irrigation Maintenance bull Adjust run time for season

bull 1 Winter bull 2 Fall amp Spring bull 3 Summer

bull Check for leaks and fix leaks promptly bull Flush drip systems and check filters to

reduce clogging bull Adjust sprayheads to prevent

overspray on hardscape

Step 6 Maintenance Plants

Plant Maintenance

bull Amend soil with compost and mulch regularly bull Remove weeds bull Monitor plant health bull Minimize the use of

non- organic chemicals bull Start with a hard spray

of water bull Use insecticidal soap

or other non-toxic pest killer

QUESTIONS

Apply for the WaterSmart Landscape Makeover Series

httplandscapemakeoverwatersmartsdorg Presentation Slides at httpwwwwatersmartsdorgprogramswatersmart-landscape-design-homeowners-workshop

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  • Personal Goals
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  • Why Remove Turf
  • Case Study 1
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  • WaterSmart Landscapes
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Design Process Overview
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Implementation Overview
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
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  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
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  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
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  • Water Uptake by Plant Roots
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
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  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Observations
  • Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
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  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
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  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Find Your Sunset Western Zone
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
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San Diego County Water Authority

bull Wholesale water agency created by the State Legislature in 1944

bull 24 member agencies

bull 32 million people

bull 920000 acre service area

bull 97 of countyrsquos population

bull Builds owns operates and maintains regional water infrastructure

Four Reasons To Be WaterSmart Reason No 2 Wersquore at the End of a Very Long ldquoPipelinerdquo

Four Reasons To Be WaterSmart Reason No 3 Where Our Water Goes

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Months in 2013
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Population

Jobs

Gross Domestic Product

San Diego County 1990 vs 2015

21 Potable Water Use

39 Gallons per Capita

Before

After

How many of you are here to hellip

bull Reduce your water use bull Learn which plants to use bull Get curb appeal bull Get a planting plan bull Learn how to retrofit irrigation bull Reduce maintenance

Personal Goals

MAKEOVER SERIES WaterSmart Landscape

Course Goals Teach Homeowners to

1 Identify Your Landscape Target 2 Create a Basic Plot Plan 3 Evaluate Your Site 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape 5 Implement Your Plan 6 Care for Your WaterSmart Landscape

Register httplandscapemakeoverwatersmartsdorg

60 50 40 30 20 10 0

Why Remove Turf Regional Perspective Turfrsquos Water Needs vs Annual Rainfall

Required Zone 6

Additional Water Required

Ave Yearly Rainfall

Case Study 1

After Installation

Case Study 1

After Approximately 6 months after installation

Case Study 1

After Approximately 1 year after installation

Case Study 1

After Approximately 2 years after installation

Case Study 1

Case Study 1

Close Up Details

WaterSmart Landscapes

Before

After

Base Plan

Finished Planting Plan

Bubble Diagram Functional

Hardscape amp Preliminary Planting Plan

LID Plan

Soil amp Site Analysis

Irrigation Plan

Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Design Process Overview

Identify Your Target

Demolition Contouring Soil Prep

Irrigation Plant Placement

Planting Plan

Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Implementation Overview

Installed Two Years Later

If you donrsquot know where yoursquore

going anywhere will do

Landscape Target Factors

bull Turf Area bull Plant Selection bull Irrigation Efficiency

Step 1 Identify Your Landscape Target

PLANT FACTOR- represents the estimated percent or portion of supplemental water needed relative to the Eto value of particular location

Source Landscape Plants for California Gardens by Bob Perry

Step 1 Identify Your Landscape Target

Plant Selection

Turf

Natives amp Mediterranean Plants

Irrigation Efficiency

Obsolete Conventional Overhead Spray Heads

Medium Rotator Nozzles

High In-Line Drip emitters Bubblers

Step 1 Identify Your Landscape Target

Use Pages 8 and 9 in your Homeownerrsquos Guide

Step 1 Identify Your Landscape Target

Two Factors bull Irrigation Efficiency

bull Plant Selection

Basic Plot Plan A scale drawing of the property drawn in accurate proportion using a standard measurement to represent one foot

Legend N Arrow Scale 18rdquo = 1rdquo 14rdquo = 1rsquo 110rdquo= 1rsquo

Step 2 Create a Basic Plot Plan

Step 2 Create a Basic Plot Plan

Scales Architectural and Engineering

Standard Size Properties 14 Scale 14rdquo = 1rsquo or 1rdquo = 4rsquo 18 Scale 18rdquo = 1rsquo or 1rdquo = 8rsquo

Large Size Properties 110 Scale 1rdquo = 10rsquo 120 Scale 1rdquo = 20

Step 2 Create a Basic Plot Plan

Measure your property bull Start with one dominant point to measure from (ie a wall corner) bull Locate features that stay (walls hardscape trees fences etc) bull Alternate use outside source (Property Description Google Earth)

Step 2 Create a Basic Plot Plan

Using Graph Paper bull Select grid paper to match scale bull Draw in scale on grid paper bull Align ldquo0rdquo and measure bull Add Legend

bull Scale bull N arrow

frac14rdquo=1rsquo0rdquo

Step 2 Plot Plan Alternative

Without putting it on paper Flag Method bull Mark flags with selected

plants and size bull Place flags for each plant

Step 2 Plot Plan Alternative

Without putting it on paper Flag Method (contrsquod) bull Plan amp measure for

mature plants bull Rearrange as needed bull Count to create plant list bull Plant according to flags

Tecate Divide

What is a Watershed bull A watershed is the area of land

where all of the water that falls in it and drains off of it goes to a common outlet

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed

You live in a Watershed Benefits to Using a Watershed Approach to Landscaping

bull Improves environment bull Protects our waters bull Preserves our coast bull Reduces Beach Closures

from pollution bull Saves water in landscape bull Saves energy used in water

transport

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed

Your yard is a Mini-Watershed Map your drainage

bull Where does it flow from bull Where does it flow to bull Gutter Storm Drains Ocean

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed

Homework

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Soil Why Do We Care

bull Soil can cleanse water bull Soil can store water bull Soil influences everything related to water

bull Infiltration bull Holding capacity bull Movement bull Irrigation scheduling

bull Mineral

bull Organic

bull Pore Space

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

bull Mineral

bull Organic

bull Pore Space

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Soil Texture Particle

Type Water

Movement (Drainage)

Water Holding

Nutrient Holding

Sand Fast No No

Silt

Medium Medium Medium

Clay

Slow Yes once wet

Rich

Loam Mixture of all particle types

Medium

Yes

Yes

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Determining Soil Texture bull Soil Sampling Dig a hole

bull Remove mulch or surface matter bull Dig down approx 6rdquo bull Take sample from side of hole

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Determining Soil Texture bull ldquoThein Feel Testrdquo

bull Wet the soil sample to playdough consistency

bull Make a ball and poke it bull Does it fall apart bull Does it hold together

bull Squeeze a ribbon bull Less than 1 inch bull Between 1 inch and 2 inches bull More than 2 inches

bull Wet it excessively and feel it bull Is it slippery bull Is it gritty

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

bull Mineral

bull Organic

bull Pore Space

Sustainable Soil

bull Soil Food Web bull Organisms build soil bull Encourage them with

proper organic matter moisture oxygen etc

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Soil Food Web

Bacteria

Weeds

Nematodes

Fungi

Worms

Plants

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

bull Mineral

bull Organic

bull Pore Space

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Soil Aggregation bull Created by bacteria fungi and humic acid from organic matter bull Allows water

bull Infiltration percolation bull storage

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Water moves easily through soil with good structure

Soil Aggregation bull Creates soil pores which contain

OWL Oxyen Water Life

bull Purifies runoff water bull Creates water holding

capacity

Water Uptake by Plant Roots

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Organic Matter bull Reverses compaction bull Improves root penetration bull Improves plant success

Remediating Compaction

bull Add organic matter bull Build the health of the soil food web bull By the way hellip ADD ORGANIC MATTER

bull IN the ground Compost for Soil Amendment when planting

bull ON the ground Mulch after planting

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Compost Soil Amendment Mulch IN ground ON ground

Soil Amendment

bull Use compost when planting bull Small particles

usually less than frac14rdquo bull Mix compost with backfill soil

bull 30 most plants bull 15 natives in disturbed soil

bull Available in bags or bulk

Amending Soil with Compost

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Mulch bull Blanket over soil surface bull Continues to feed the soil as it breaks down bull Adds organic matter in areas already planted bull Prevents

bull Erosion bull Evaporation bull Weeds bull Compaction

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Mulch Types bull Longevity Wood chips or Bark bull Soil Building chipped tree trimmings or coarse compost

bull Varied particle sized bull Texture

bull Water passes through bull Holds in place on slopes and in wind

Brush or Composted Mulch Chipped Mulch Blended Mulch

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Mulch Application bull After planting lay 4rdquo layer on top of soil bull Leave open space around plant stem or crown bull Add additional mulch when areas are thin bull Rule of thumb

bull 1 14 CY covers about 100 sq ft at 4rdquo depth

Brush Mulch Chipped Mulch

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

How does your soil handle water bull Organic matter remediates compaction bull Percolation and infiltration effected by

bull Soil texture bull Soil aggregation bull Layers of compaction or rock

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Soil Drainage and Percolation Test (Homeownerrsquos Guide)

Day 1 1 Dig one cubic foot hole (12rdquox12rdquox12rdquo) 2 Fill the hole with water to saturate the soil 3 Let drain overnight

Day 2 1 Lay a stick over the hole 2 Refill the hole with water to the

level of the stick 3 Wait one hour 4 Measure how far the water level has

dropped to determine the infiltration rate per hour

Note Use the soil from the hole to do a worm count amp test the texture of your soil

Homework Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Soil Drainage Field Percolation Test Inches per Hr Drainage Solutions

Less than 1rdquo

Add organics Create mounds Select tolerant plants

1rdquo- 3rdquo

More than 4rdquo

Add organics Create mounds Select tolerant plants

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

First Flush bull First rain after dry period bull Washes off pollutants deposited

during dry period bull Discharge of higher concentrations

of pollutants in early part of a storm (relative to the later part of the storm)

bull 1000 SF roof has bull 372 gallons for 85 24 Hr Storm

at 6 inches of rainfall

bull Soil is important tool for management of First Flush

372 gallons

per 1000 SF 85 Storm

50 CF

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

First Flush Can the polluted water be cleaned

YES Healthy soil breaks down pollutants Can the water be utilized

YES It can be stored in bull Soil bull Rain Barrels bull Cisterns

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

First Seasonal Flush Subsequent Storm Event

Old Town San Diego

Storm Water Requirements for Water Quality Treatment You can be sustainable by incorporating features in your landscape plan such as

bull Rain barrels bull Dry stream beds with basins

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Design Capture Volume (DCV) Impermeable bull Roofs Concrete

Asphalt Grouted Pavers

Semi-permeable bull DG Cobble Gravel

Compacted Soil

Permeable bull Landscape areas

Amended or Mulched Soils

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

non-permeable

semi-permeable

permeable

Design Capture Volume (LID) bull Formula for on-site Design Capture Volume (DCV) for Runoff Factors 85th

percentile 24 Hr Storm

bull DCV = C x d x A x (43560 SFacre x 112 inft) DCV = C x d x A x 3630 conversion from acres to SF and to CF

bull DCV = Design Capture Volume in cubic feet bull C = Runoff Factors

Impermeable 09 Semi- permeable 03 Landscape areas 01

bull d = 85th Percentile Storm average regional 06

bull A = Tributary area in acres bull 43560 SF X 112 is conversion to CF

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

First Flush Techniques bull Keep water on site bull Slow-Store-Spread-Sink

bull Slow down the speed of the flow bull Store in basins bull Spread over wider area bull Sink into healthy soil

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

First Flush Techniques Pitfalls amp Problems

bull Drainage must be at least

5 -10rsquo from buildings and hardscape

bull Expansive clay soil bull Poor percolation

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

First Flush Techniques Dry Stream

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

10rsquo from hardscape

First Flush Techniques Dry Stream

bull Dry Stream

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

bull 10rsquo minimum from hardscape bull Optional permeable landscape fabric beneath rock

First Flush Techniques Rain Barrel bull Install with Diverter to control

overflow bull Be sure to plan for overflow if

not tied to drainage system bull Check WaterSmartSDOrg for

current incentives

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

First Flush Techniques Infiltration Trench

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

10rsquo from hardscape

First Flush Techniques Dry Well

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

10rsquo from hardscape

First Flush Techniques bull What Volume is needed Convert Gallons into Cubic Feet 372 Gallons from 6 Inch Rain Event 372 Gallons 748 = 50 Cubic Feet Depth of Storage Area in Inches = CF of Water divide (SF of Storage Area divide 12) Be aware of setbacks from buildings and impediments such as tree roots

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Observations

Site Observations bull Starting point of a successful design bull Take photos bull Assess existing situation

1 LID Conditions 2 Structural Conditions 3 Design Considerations 4 Growing Conditions

Landscape design and other design areas

bull Similarities bull Same basic elements amp principles

bull Differences bull Three-dimensional bull Living bull Seasonal amp ever changing

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Aesthetics Balance Symmetrical Balance

both sides even or visually identical - a mirror image Formal

Asymmetrical Balance

different-sized elements balance one another by having equal visual weight Informal

SYMMETRICAL BALANCE

ASYMMETRICAL BALANCE

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Proportion

bull Relative size of objects within the composition Large tree can make a house appear smaller

bull Most SoCal homes are out of scale to their lots

Aesthetics Proportion

Plantings may grow out of scale

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Color Most powerful of art elements Establish harmony

bull Soothing low contrast monochromatic cool bull Energizing contrast complimentary warm

SECONDARY COLORS PRIMARY COLORS TERTIARY COLORS

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Color Simple Color Harmony

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Contrast bull Provides interest and impact bull Creates Focal Points and catches the eye bull Contrast plant textures values and colors

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Unity bull Provides cohesive calm bull Repeat plant selections throughout the plan

including both sides of driveway

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Curb Appeal Billboard Effect bull Groups or drifts of plants catch the moving eye bull High contrast bull Simple

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Curb Appeal Path to the door bull Direct line of sight

or visual cues bull Generous path

welcomes guests bull No over grown areas

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Curb Appeal Path to the door bull Direct line of sight

or visual cues bull Generous path

welcomes guests bull No over grown areas

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Plant Functions in Design Climate Mitigation

bull Tradeoffs bull Deciduous Evergreen bull View vs Temperature

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Euphorbia cotinifolia Caribbean Copper Plant

Plant Functions in Design Security bull Thorns as a

deterrent

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Plant Functions in Design Privacy

bull Screen ugly views or create privacy bull Pick a cultivar that doesnrsquot need frequent pruning

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Podocarpus macrophyllus maki Shubby Yew

Pittosporum tenufolium lsquoSilver Sheenrsquo

Explore Design as 2 parts

bull Shaping Spaces bull How will you use the space

bull space arrangement location of major elements bull Design in 3D bull Form follows Function

bull Planting design bull How the space is filled with plants for effective

design

Step 4 Design Functional Design

How will you use your space Is your space an Outdoor Room a Passageway or a Garden

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Outdoor Rooms bull Walls

bull Do NOT need to be solid to create sense of enclosure

bull Floor bull Flagstone DG mulch

or groundcover

bull Ceilings bull can be canopies or arbors

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Passageway bull Way-finding or easy to follow bull Open path for curb appeal bull ldquoPeek-a-viewrdquo for mystery

Step 4 Design Functional Design

View Garden bull Enjoy from a distance bull Treat as a canvas bull Include paths for maintenance amp strolling

Step 4 Design Functional Design

View Garden Borrowed Views

Step 4 Design Functional Design

View Garden Created Views

bull Use an accent feature to create a focal point

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Design in 3D Create vertical dimension with

bull Layered planting

Background 6rsquo+ Middleground 4rsquo+-

Foreground 0-12rdquo

for islands

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function bull How will the space be used

bull What activities will occur there bull Active Uses

cooking eating entertaining sports play pool pets food bull Passive Uses

resting meditation viewing bull Does the current layout ldquoworkrdquo or does it need to

change to be more functional bull Lose the bed lines

bull Donrsquot think of your planting bed as a separate area hellip plan the entire space

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Create a Functional Bubble Plan bull Think

bull How the space could be used NOT how it IS used

bull Will it be an outdoor room garden or pathway

bull Do you want add bull Seating areas bull Pathways through

planting ldquoislandsrdquo bull Meander through your

yardslope with a circular route

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Think outside the box

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Create a Functional Bubble Plan bull Think How the space could be used NOT how it IS used

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Is it an Outdoor Room

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

An Outdoor Room with a dry stream bed

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Is it a Passageway

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Is it a Garden

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape Create a Planting Area Bubble Plan

bull Show basic planting areas bull Locate planting heights of

bull High bull Medium bull Low

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape Complete your Functional Bubble Plan

bull Sketch circulation paths and gathering areas

bull Show planting areas and height Create your Hardscape Plan

bull Check hardscape in place and correct bull Add desired elements

Include bull Hardscape walkways drive walls

patios etc bull Fences and walls bull Elements fountains pots arbors

rocks etc bull Planting areas

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Creating Your Plant Palette bull How to Choose

bull What do you like bull Climate appropriate bull Place appropriate bull Does it fill a design function

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Climate Appropriate Plants Leaves are

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Leathery Small

Silvery Solar tracking

Climate Appropriate Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes Homeownerrsquos Guide and Notebook

bull Mediterranean bull Asian bull Tropical bull Contemporary bull Native bull Shade bull Groundcover options

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Mediterranean

CC BY 20 Karen Roe

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Lavender Rosemary

Olives

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Asian

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Iris douglasiana Dietes African Iris Nandina

Juniperus Juniper

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Tropical

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Lantana Alstroemeria

Strelitzia Bird of Paradise Euphorbia milii Crown of Thorns

Bromeliads

Plumeria

Bougainvillea Geraniums Bird of Paradise

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Contemporary

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Anigozanthos Kangaroo Paw Assorted Succulents

Fire Sticks Kalanchoe thyrisifolia Agave Attenuata

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

California Natives

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Heteromeles arbutifolia Toyon

Romneya coulteri Matilija Poppy

Epilobium California Fushia

Saliva clevelandii Cleveland Sage

A note about Natives hellip WaterSmart Plant Palettes

California Natives bull Adapted for our climate soils bull Provide habitat and attract wildlife

Native plants need

bull Little or no summer water bull Little or no fertilizer bull No pesticides bull Less maintenance

Some native plants are summer deciduous

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Shade Plants for Dry Areas (See Notebook)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Bromeliads Clivia Dianella variegata Schefflera arboricola variegata

Walkable Groundcover Options Dymondia margaretae (Silver Carpet)

Lippia nodiflora (Kurapia)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Flat Green Groundcover Options Fragaria chiloensis (Beach Strawberry)

Achillea millefolium (Yarrow)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Mature Size Plant Research the ldquoFinished Sizerdquo

Agave americana marginata

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Mature Size Plant Pick the right size cultivar for the right place

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Carissa macrocarpa Natal Plum Species lsquoBoxwood Beautyrsquo lsquoGreen Carpetrsquo

8rsquo x 8rsquo 2rsquo x 2rsquo 1rsquo ndash 1 frac12rsquo x 4rsquo

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Growing Conditions Exposure

bull Soil type bull Drainage

Full Shade Full Sun

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Water Requirements Water Use Landscape Coefficient of Landscape Species WUCOLS South Coastal South Inland

Plant Search httpucanredusitesWUCOLSPlant_Search_Instructions

Escondido Rancho Bernardo San Marcos Poway Lakeside Ramona

San Diego Chula Vista Del Mar La Jolla Carlsbad Oceanside Vista El Cajon

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant

WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant

Sunset Western Garden Book Specific Plant Info bull Water usage bull Mature Size bull Cultivars bull Growing conditions

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Find Your Sunset Western Zone Zone 24

bull Mild maritime climate mild winters cool summers rarely freezes

Zone 23 bull Warmer than Zone 24

usually frost-free Zone 21

bull A mix of maritime amp continental influence colder in winter

httpwwwsunsetcomgardenclimate-zonessunset-climate-zone-san-diego-area-00418000067314

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant Sunset Western Garden Book Specific Plant Info bull Water usage bull Mature Size bull Cultivars bull Growing requirements

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Explore Design as 2 parts Physical site design

bull How the space is arranged location of major elements

Planting design and placement bull How the space is filled with plants for effective design

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Putting It Together Size your plants bull Draw at Mature Size to match Bubble Diagram bull Avoid overplanting bull Allow room to grow bull Understand you may

need to edit and thin later

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Putting It Together Hydrozoning bull Group plants with like water needs together

according to irrigation zone bull Do not put water needy plants next to low-water

plants bull Research

bull Water Use Classification of Landscape Species (WUCOLS) rating

bull Plant palettes bull Sunset Western

Step 4 Design Plant Placement

Remember Drawing in Scale Accurate proportion using a standard measurement to represent one foot

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale bull Determine the mature size of the plant bull Use the mature size bull Find appropriate circle

on template

bull Example bull Bush is 3rsquo at maturity bull In 14 scale use 34rdquo

diameter circle

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale bull Pencil in the plants for your space bull At 14rdquo scale = 1rsquo- 0rdquo

bull 3rsquo diameter shrub drawn as 34rdquo diameter circle

bull 12rsquo canopy tree drawn as 3rdquo diameter circle

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Anatomy of an Irrigation System

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Pressure Test bull Use meter on last head on valve

bull Range should be between 25 psi and 40 psi

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Pressure Regulation

At the point of connection (POC) At the head At the valve

Sprays Low Pressure

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Donuts formed by poor coverage

Sprays High Pressure

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Misting

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Overhead or Drip

Choose Overhead Spray for bull Large areas of turf replacement ground cover

(ie dymondia Beach Strawberry etc) bull The existing overhead system has good existing

coverage Choose Drip for bull Small oddly shaped planting areas bull Mixing of plants with differing water requirements in

the same valve area

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of Efficient Overhead Spray bull Simple to retrofit existing spray hardware bull Can match precipitation rate of drip bull Simpler to troubleshoot than drip bull May provide better coverage for groundcover

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of Drip Systems bull Drip is the most efficient

irrigation delivery type

bull Reduces weed growth by targeted water application

bull Prevents runoff and erosion

bull Low precipitation rate

bull No trenching means less digging

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of In-Line Drip Emitters

bull Provide consistent precipitation rate throughout line

bull Less prone to clogging and damage than micro spray

bull Easy to install

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Filters

At the head At the valve

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Drip Retrofit Systems bull Replace existing pop-ups with

retrofit such as Rainbird R-1800

bull Use subsurface tubing with emitter valves not micro spray and 14rdquospaghetti lines

bull Cover with mulch

Step 4 Design Irrigation

In-line Drip

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Irrigation Plan bull Create an irrigation plan based on your completed planting

plan and hydrozones bull Select a category of irrigation (rotor drip etchellip) bull Prepare a materials list and fill in spaces on your legend

(components and quantity)

Step 4 Design Irrigation

What is a Controller Program

bull A set of instructions stored in the controller

bull Different irrigation schedules bull Irrigation days ndash how often bull Start times ndash at what time bull Water times ndash how long

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Water Efficient Control Equipment bull Smart Controllers bull Rain and ETo Sensors bull Moisture Sensors

Smart Controllers Moisture Sensors

Rain and ETo Sensors

How much water does your landscape need

hellip It depends

Step 4 Design Irrigation

bull Soil Texture bull Precipitation Rate bull Plant Demand

Irrigation Scheduling Internet BeWaterWisecom

Step 4 Design Irrigation

1 Prepare the site

bull Cut down tall weeds bull Remove woody or invasive plants bull (warm season turf) bull Flag sprinkler heads bull Soak the area with water

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

2 Edging Mounding amp Contouring

bull Make room for the mulch Cut lawn 12 inches away from concrete to 3rdquo below concrete level

bull Create mounds with removed sod by facing turf side down or discard removed sod

bull Grade as needed

Manual ldquoGrubbingrdquo Gas Powered

Sod Cutter

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

3 Ensure Irrigation of Trees and Large plants bull Add bubblers or drip irrigation if needed

In-line drip irrigation can be expanded as tree grows Bubbler Head Drip Irrigation

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

4 Plant Large Plants bull 5 gallon and larger

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

5 Add a weed barrier bull NOT weed cloth (except under rock) bull Newspaper or cardboard bull Overlap by 6-8 inches bull Cover all ground except where

there are plants

Paper amp Cardboard Weed Barrier Do NOT use weed cloth

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Notify your neighbors first

Weed Barrier Newspaper amp Cardboard

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

6 Layer bull 1-2rdquo of compost bull 4-5rdquo of Soil Building Mulch (tree trimmerrsquos chipped etc) bull Pull compost and mulch away from plant crowns and trunks

Timing bull Traditional Allow 3 - 5 months

for composting to complete process then plant

bull Fast Plant before completion by digging through layers

Sheet Mulching

(4rdquo+)

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

bull Rule of thumb for coverage 1 13 Cu Yd covers100 sf 4rdquo depth

Know your Turf Type to Effectively Remove

Turf Type Dormant Season

Active Season

Growth form

Seeds Common Types

Kill Method

Cool Season

Winter

Summer

Small tuffs

Dwarf Tall Fescue (common locally) Perennial Ryegrass Annual Ryegrass Blue Grass

Sheet Mulch

Warm Season

Winter Summer

Creeping Stolons

Bermuda grass Zoysia grass St Augustine Grass Kikuyu grass

Solarization or Chemical Followed by Sheet Mulching

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods bull Herbicides

bull Cannot be killed with Chemicals when dormant bull Spray herbicides when actively growing bull Repeat application

bull Non-toxic herbicide products

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods

bull Complete Sod Removal bull Sod goes to landfill

cannot be recycled

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Contouring for Dry Stream

Step 5 Implementation Contouring

Contouring Landscape Fabric First Cobbles Added

Completed

Step 5 Implementation Sequence

Do It Yourself or Professional Contractor What is right for you bull Tradeoff Cost vs Labor + Time bull Option Be the General Contractor yourself Installation or Repair bull California Landscape Contractors Association (CLCA)

httpwwwclcasandiegoorg bull Certified Irrigation Professional wwwIrrigationorg bull Contractors State License Board (CSLB)

httpwwwcslbcagovConsumers bull YouTube Instructional Videos

Step 6 Maintenance Irrigation

Irrigation Maintenance bull Adjust run time for season

bull 1 Winter bull 2 Fall amp Spring bull 3 Summer

bull Check for leaks and fix leaks promptly bull Flush drip systems and check filters to

reduce clogging bull Adjust sprayheads to prevent

overspray on hardscape

Step 6 Maintenance Plants

Plant Maintenance

bull Amend soil with compost and mulch regularly bull Remove weeds bull Monitor plant health bull Minimize the use of

non- organic chemicals bull Start with a hard spray

of water bull Use insecticidal soap

or other non-toxic pest killer

QUESTIONS

Apply for the WaterSmart Landscape Makeover Series

httplandscapemakeoverwatersmartsdorg Presentation Slides at httpwwwwatersmartsdorgprogramswatersmart-landscape-design-homeowners-workshop

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  • San Diego County Water Authority
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  • Before
  • After
  • Personal Goals
  • Slide Number 11
  • Why Remove Turf
  • Case Study 1
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  • WaterSmart Landscapes
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Design Process Overview
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Implementation Overview
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
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  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
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  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
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  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
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  • Water Uptake by Plant Roots
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
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  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
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  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Observations
  • Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
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  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
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  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
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  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
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  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
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  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Find Your Sunset Western Zone
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Plant Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
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  • Anatomy of an Irrigation System
  • Slide Number 131
  • Sprays Low Pressure
  • Sprays High Pressure
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Months in 2013 2015 - 2016
Jun -01 26
Jul -02 25
Aug -07 42
Sep 14 71
Oct -03 79
Nov 20 31
Dec 38 18
Jan -06 04
Feb -10 94
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Four Reasons To Be WaterSmart Reason No 2 Wersquore at the End of a Very Long ldquoPipelinerdquo

Four Reasons To Be WaterSmart Reason No 3 Where Our Water Goes

Jun Aug Oct Dec Feb

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Its Been HOT

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Months in 2013
2015 - 2016
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Population

Jobs

Gross Domestic Product

San Diego County 1990 vs 2015

21 Potable Water Use

39 Gallons per Capita

Before

After

How many of you are here to hellip

bull Reduce your water use bull Learn which plants to use bull Get curb appeal bull Get a planting plan bull Learn how to retrofit irrigation bull Reduce maintenance

Personal Goals

MAKEOVER SERIES WaterSmart Landscape

Course Goals Teach Homeowners to

1 Identify Your Landscape Target 2 Create a Basic Plot Plan 3 Evaluate Your Site 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape 5 Implement Your Plan 6 Care for Your WaterSmart Landscape

Register httplandscapemakeoverwatersmartsdorg

60 50 40 30 20 10 0

Why Remove Turf Regional Perspective Turfrsquos Water Needs vs Annual Rainfall

Required Zone 6

Additional Water Required

Ave Yearly Rainfall

Case Study 1

After Installation

Case Study 1

After Approximately 6 months after installation

Case Study 1

After Approximately 1 year after installation

Case Study 1

After Approximately 2 years after installation

Case Study 1

Case Study 1

Close Up Details

WaterSmart Landscapes

Before

After

Base Plan

Finished Planting Plan

Bubble Diagram Functional

Hardscape amp Preliminary Planting Plan

LID Plan

Soil amp Site Analysis

Irrigation Plan

Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Design Process Overview

Identify Your Target

Demolition Contouring Soil Prep

Irrigation Plant Placement

Planting Plan

Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Implementation Overview

Installed Two Years Later

If you donrsquot know where yoursquore

going anywhere will do

Landscape Target Factors

bull Turf Area bull Plant Selection bull Irrigation Efficiency

Step 1 Identify Your Landscape Target

PLANT FACTOR- represents the estimated percent or portion of supplemental water needed relative to the Eto value of particular location

Source Landscape Plants for California Gardens by Bob Perry

Step 1 Identify Your Landscape Target

Plant Selection

Turf

Natives amp Mediterranean Plants

Irrigation Efficiency

Obsolete Conventional Overhead Spray Heads

Medium Rotator Nozzles

High In-Line Drip emitters Bubblers

Step 1 Identify Your Landscape Target

Use Pages 8 and 9 in your Homeownerrsquos Guide

Step 1 Identify Your Landscape Target

Two Factors bull Irrigation Efficiency

bull Plant Selection

Basic Plot Plan A scale drawing of the property drawn in accurate proportion using a standard measurement to represent one foot

Legend N Arrow Scale 18rdquo = 1rdquo 14rdquo = 1rsquo 110rdquo= 1rsquo

Step 2 Create a Basic Plot Plan

Step 2 Create a Basic Plot Plan

Scales Architectural and Engineering

Standard Size Properties 14 Scale 14rdquo = 1rsquo or 1rdquo = 4rsquo 18 Scale 18rdquo = 1rsquo or 1rdquo = 8rsquo

Large Size Properties 110 Scale 1rdquo = 10rsquo 120 Scale 1rdquo = 20

Step 2 Create a Basic Plot Plan

Measure your property bull Start with one dominant point to measure from (ie a wall corner) bull Locate features that stay (walls hardscape trees fences etc) bull Alternate use outside source (Property Description Google Earth)

Step 2 Create a Basic Plot Plan

Using Graph Paper bull Select grid paper to match scale bull Draw in scale on grid paper bull Align ldquo0rdquo and measure bull Add Legend

bull Scale bull N arrow

frac14rdquo=1rsquo0rdquo

Step 2 Plot Plan Alternative

Without putting it on paper Flag Method bull Mark flags with selected

plants and size bull Place flags for each plant

Step 2 Plot Plan Alternative

Without putting it on paper Flag Method (contrsquod) bull Plan amp measure for

mature plants bull Rearrange as needed bull Count to create plant list bull Plant according to flags

Tecate Divide

What is a Watershed bull A watershed is the area of land

where all of the water that falls in it and drains off of it goes to a common outlet

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed

You live in a Watershed Benefits to Using a Watershed Approach to Landscaping

bull Improves environment bull Protects our waters bull Preserves our coast bull Reduces Beach Closures

from pollution bull Saves water in landscape bull Saves energy used in water

transport

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed

Your yard is a Mini-Watershed Map your drainage

bull Where does it flow from bull Where does it flow to bull Gutter Storm Drains Ocean

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed

Homework

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Soil Why Do We Care

bull Soil can cleanse water bull Soil can store water bull Soil influences everything related to water

bull Infiltration bull Holding capacity bull Movement bull Irrigation scheduling

bull Mineral

bull Organic

bull Pore Space

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

bull Mineral

bull Organic

bull Pore Space

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Soil Texture Particle

Type Water

Movement (Drainage)

Water Holding

Nutrient Holding

Sand Fast No No

Silt

Medium Medium Medium

Clay

Slow Yes once wet

Rich

Loam Mixture of all particle types

Medium

Yes

Yes

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Determining Soil Texture bull Soil Sampling Dig a hole

bull Remove mulch or surface matter bull Dig down approx 6rdquo bull Take sample from side of hole

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Determining Soil Texture bull ldquoThein Feel Testrdquo

bull Wet the soil sample to playdough consistency

bull Make a ball and poke it bull Does it fall apart bull Does it hold together

bull Squeeze a ribbon bull Less than 1 inch bull Between 1 inch and 2 inches bull More than 2 inches

bull Wet it excessively and feel it bull Is it slippery bull Is it gritty

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

bull Mineral

bull Organic

bull Pore Space

Sustainable Soil

bull Soil Food Web bull Organisms build soil bull Encourage them with

proper organic matter moisture oxygen etc

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Soil Food Web

Bacteria

Weeds

Nematodes

Fungi

Worms

Plants

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

bull Mineral

bull Organic

bull Pore Space

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Soil Aggregation bull Created by bacteria fungi and humic acid from organic matter bull Allows water

bull Infiltration percolation bull storage

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Water moves easily through soil with good structure

Soil Aggregation bull Creates soil pores which contain

OWL Oxyen Water Life

bull Purifies runoff water bull Creates water holding

capacity

Water Uptake by Plant Roots

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Organic Matter bull Reverses compaction bull Improves root penetration bull Improves plant success

Remediating Compaction

bull Add organic matter bull Build the health of the soil food web bull By the way hellip ADD ORGANIC MATTER

bull IN the ground Compost for Soil Amendment when planting

bull ON the ground Mulch after planting

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Compost Soil Amendment Mulch IN ground ON ground

Soil Amendment

bull Use compost when planting bull Small particles

usually less than frac14rdquo bull Mix compost with backfill soil

bull 30 most plants bull 15 natives in disturbed soil

bull Available in bags or bulk

Amending Soil with Compost

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Mulch bull Blanket over soil surface bull Continues to feed the soil as it breaks down bull Adds organic matter in areas already planted bull Prevents

bull Erosion bull Evaporation bull Weeds bull Compaction

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Mulch Types bull Longevity Wood chips or Bark bull Soil Building chipped tree trimmings or coarse compost

bull Varied particle sized bull Texture

bull Water passes through bull Holds in place on slopes and in wind

Brush or Composted Mulch Chipped Mulch Blended Mulch

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Mulch Application bull After planting lay 4rdquo layer on top of soil bull Leave open space around plant stem or crown bull Add additional mulch when areas are thin bull Rule of thumb

bull 1 14 CY covers about 100 sq ft at 4rdquo depth

Brush Mulch Chipped Mulch

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

How does your soil handle water bull Organic matter remediates compaction bull Percolation and infiltration effected by

bull Soil texture bull Soil aggregation bull Layers of compaction or rock

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Soil Drainage and Percolation Test (Homeownerrsquos Guide)

Day 1 1 Dig one cubic foot hole (12rdquox12rdquox12rdquo) 2 Fill the hole with water to saturate the soil 3 Let drain overnight

Day 2 1 Lay a stick over the hole 2 Refill the hole with water to the

level of the stick 3 Wait one hour 4 Measure how far the water level has

dropped to determine the infiltration rate per hour

Note Use the soil from the hole to do a worm count amp test the texture of your soil

Homework Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Soil Drainage Field Percolation Test Inches per Hr Drainage Solutions

Less than 1rdquo

Add organics Create mounds Select tolerant plants

1rdquo- 3rdquo

More than 4rdquo

Add organics Create mounds Select tolerant plants

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

First Flush bull First rain after dry period bull Washes off pollutants deposited

during dry period bull Discharge of higher concentrations

of pollutants in early part of a storm (relative to the later part of the storm)

bull 1000 SF roof has bull 372 gallons for 85 24 Hr Storm

at 6 inches of rainfall

bull Soil is important tool for management of First Flush

372 gallons

per 1000 SF 85 Storm

50 CF

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

First Flush Can the polluted water be cleaned

YES Healthy soil breaks down pollutants Can the water be utilized

YES It can be stored in bull Soil bull Rain Barrels bull Cisterns

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

First Seasonal Flush Subsequent Storm Event

Old Town San Diego

Storm Water Requirements for Water Quality Treatment You can be sustainable by incorporating features in your landscape plan such as

bull Rain barrels bull Dry stream beds with basins

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Design Capture Volume (DCV) Impermeable bull Roofs Concrete

Asphalt Grouted Pavers

Semi-permeable bull DG Cobble Gravel

Compacted Soil

Permeable bull Landscape areas

Amended or Mulched Soils

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

non-permeable

semi-permeable

permeable

Design Capture Volume (LID) bull Formula for on-site Design Capture Volume (DCV) for Runoff Factors 85th

percentile 24 Hr Storm

bull DCV = C x d x A x (43560 SFacre x 112 inft) DCV = C x d x A x 3630 conversion from acres to SF and to CF

bull DCV = Design Capture Volume in cubic feet bull C = Runoff Factors

Impermeable 09 Semi- permeable 03 Landscape areas 01

bull d = 85th Percentile Storm average regional 06

bull A = Tributary area in acres bull 43560 SF X 112 is conversion to CF

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

First Flush Techniques bull Keep water on site bull Slow-Store-Spread-Sink

bull Slow down the speed of the flow bull Store in basins bull Spread over wider area bull Sink into healthy soil

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

First Flush Techniques Pitfalls amp Problems

bull Drainage must be at least

5 -10rsquo from buildings and hardscape

bull Expansive clay soil bull Poor percolation

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

First Flush Techniques Dry Stream

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

10rsquo from hardscape

First Flush Techniques Dry Stream

bull Dry Stream

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

bull 10rsquo minimum from hardscape bull Optional permeable landscape fabric beneath rock

First Flush Techniques Rain Barrel bull Install with Diverter to control

overflow bull Be sure to plan for overflow if

not tied to drainage system bull Check WaterSmartSDOrg for

current incentives

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

First Flush Techniques Infiltration Trench

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

10rsquo from hardscape

First Flush Techniques Dry Well

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

10rsquo from hardscape

First Flush Techniques bull What Volume is needed Convert Gallons into Cubic Feet 372 Gallons from 6 Inch Rain Event 372 Gallons 748 = 50 Cubic Feet Depth of Storage Area in Inches = CF of Water divide (SF of Storage Area divide 12) Be aware of setbacks from buildings and impediments such as tree roots

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Observations

Site Observations bull Starting point of a successful design bull Take photos bull Assess existing situation

1 LID Conditions 2 Structural Conditions 3 Design Considerations 4 Growing Conditions

Landscape design and other design areas

bull Similarities bull Same basic elements amp principles

bull Differences bull Three-dimensional bull Living bull Seasonal amp ever changing

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Aesthetics Balance Symmetrical Balance

both sides even or visually identical - a mirror image Formal

Asymmetrical Balance

different-sized elements balance one another by having equal visual weight Informal

SYMMETRICAL BALANCE

ASYMMETRICAL BALANCE

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Proportion

bull Relative size of objects within the composition Large tree can make a house appear smaller

bull Most SoCal homes are out of scale to their lots

Aesthetics Proportion

Plantings may grow out of scale

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Color Most powerful of art elements Establish harmony

bull Soothing low contrast monochromatic cool bull Energizing contrast complimentary warm

SECONDARY COLORS PRIMARY COLORS TERTIARY COLORS

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Color Simple Color Harmony

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Contrast bull Provides interest and impact bull Creates Focal Points and catches the eye bull Contrast plant textures values and colors

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Unity bull Provides cohesive calm bull Repeat plant selections throughout the plan

including both sides of driveway

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Curb Appeal Billboard Effect bull Groups or drifts of plants catch the moving eye bull High contrast bull Simple

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Curb Appeal Path to the door bull Direct line of sight

or visual cues bull Generous path

welcomes guests bull No over grown areas

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Curb Appeal Path to the door bull Direct line of sight

or visual cues bull Generous path

welcomes guests bull No over grown areas

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Plant Functions in Design Climate Mitigation

bull Tradeoffs bull Deciduous Evergreen bull View vs Temperature

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Euphorbia cotinifolia Caribbean Copper Plant

Plant Functions in Design Security bull Thorns as a

deterrent

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Plant Functions in Design Privacy

bull Screen ugly views or create privacy bull Pick a cultivar that doesnrsquot need frequent pruning

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Podocarpus macrophyllus maki Shubby Yew

Pittosporum tenufolium lsquoSilver Sheenrsquo

Explore Design as 2 parts

bull Shaping Spaces bull How will you use the space

bull space arrangement location of major elements bull Design in 3D bull Form follows Function

bull Planting design bull How the space is filled with plants for effective

design

Step 4 Design Functional Design

How will you use your space Is your space an Outdoor Room a Passageway or a Garden

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Outdoor Rooms bull Walls

bull Do NOT need to be solid to create sense of enclosure

bull Floor bull Flagstone DG mulch

or groundcover

bull Ceilings bull can be canopies or arbors

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Passageway bull Way-finding or easy to follow bull Open path for curb appeal bull ldquoPeek-a-viewrdquo for mystery

Step 4 Design Functional Design

View Garden bull Enjoy from a distance bull Treat as a canvas bull Include paths for maintenance amp strolling

Step 4 Design Functional Design

View Garden Borrowed Views

Step 4 Design Functional Design

View Garden Created Views

bull Use an accent feature to create a focal point

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Design in 3D Create vertical dimension with

bull Layered planting

Background 6rsquo+ Middleground 4rsquo+-

Foreground 0-12rdquo

for islands

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function bull How will the space be used

bull What activities will occur there bull Active Uses

cooking eating entertaining sports play pool pets food bull Passive Uses

resting meditation viewing bull Does the current layout ldquoworkrdquo or does it need to

change to be more functional bull Lose the bed lines

bull Donrsquot think of your planting bed as a separate area hellip plan the entire space

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Create a Functional Bubble Plan bull Think

bull How the space could be used NOT how it IS used

bull Will it be an outdoor room garden or pathway

bull Do you want add bull Seating areas bull Pathways through

planting ldquoislandsrdquo bull Meander through your

yardslope with a circular route

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Think outside the box

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Create a Functional Bubble Plan bull Think How the space could be used NOT how it IS used

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Is it an Outdoor Room

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

An Outdoor Room with a dry stream bed

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Is it a Passageway

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Is it a Garden

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape Create a Planting Area Bubble Plan

bull Show basic planting areas bull Locate planting heights of

bull High bull Medium bull Low

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape Complete your Functional Bubble Plan

bull Sketch circulation paths and gathering areas

bull Show planting areas and height Create your Hardscape Plan

bull Check hardscape in place and correct bull Add desired elements

Include bull Hardscape walkways drive walls

patios etc bull Fences and walls bull Elements fountains pots arbors

rocks etc bull Planting areas

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Creating Your Plant Palette bull How to Choose

bull What do you like bull Climate appropriate bull Place appropriate bull Does it fill a design function

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Climate Appropriate Plants Leaves are

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Leathery Small

Silvery Solar tracking

Climate Appropriate Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes Homeownerrsquos Guide and Notebook

bull Mediterranean bull Asian bull Tropical bull Contemporary bull Native bull Shade bull Groundcover options

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Mediterranean

CC BY 20 Karen Roe

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Lavender Rosemary

Olives

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Asian

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Iris douglasiana Dietes African Iris Nandina

Juniperus Juniper

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Tropical

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Lantana Alstroemeria

Strelitzia Bird of Paradise Euphorbia milii Crown of Thorns

Bromeliads

Plumeria

Bougainvillea Geraniums Bird of Paradise

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Contemporary

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Anigozanthos Kangaroo Paw Assorted Succulents

Fire Sticks Kalanchoe thyrisifolia Agave Attenuata

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

California Natives

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Heteromeles arbutifolia Toyon

Romneya coulteri Matilija Poppy

Epilobium California Fushia

Saliva clevelandii Cleveland Sage

A note about Natives hellip WaterSmart Plant Palettes

California Natives bull Adapted for our climate soils bull Provide habitat and attract wildlife

Native plants need

bull Little or no summer water bull Little or no fertilizer bull No pesticides bull Less maintenance

Some native plants are summer deciduous

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Shade Plants for Dry Areas (See Notebook)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Bromeliads Clivia Dianella variegata Schefflera arboricola variegata

Walkable Groundcover Options Dymondia margaretae (Silver Carpet)

Lippia nodiflora (Kurapia)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Flat Green Groundcover Options Fragaria chiloensis (Beach Strawberry)

Achillea millefolium (Yarrow)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Mature Size Plant Research the ldquoFinished Sizerdquo

Agave americana marginata

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Mature Size Plant Pick the right size cultivar for the right place

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Carissa macrocarpa Natal Plum Species lsquoBoxwood Beautyrsquo lsquoGreen Carpetrsquo

8rsquo x 8rsquo 2rsquo x 2rsquo 1rsquo ndash 1 frac12rsquo x 4rsquo

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Growing Conditions Exposure

bull Soil type bull Drainage

Full Shade Full Sun

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Water Requirements Water Use Landscape Coefficient of Landscape Species WUCOLS South Coastal South Inland

Plant Search httpucanredusitesWUCOLSPlant_Search_Instructions

Escondido Rancho Bernardo San Marcos Poway Lakeside Ramona

San Diego Chula Vista Del Mar La Jolla Carlsbad Oceanside Vista El Cajon

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant

WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant

Sunset Western Garden Book Specific Plant Info bull Water usage bull Mature Size bull Cultivars bull Growing conditions

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Find Your Sunset Western Zone Zone 24

bull Mild maritime climate mild winters cool summers rarely freezes

Zone 23 bull Warmer than Zone 24

usually frost-free Zone 21

bull A mix of maritime amp continental influence colder in winter

httpwwwsunsetcomgardenclimate-zonessunset-climate-zone-san-diego-area-00418000067314

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant Sunset Western Garden Book Specific Plant Info bull Water usage bull Mature Size bull Cultivars bull Growing requirements

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Explore Design as 2 parts Physical site design

bull How the space is arranged location of major elements

Planting design and placement bull How the space is filled with plants for effective design

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Putting It Together Size your plants bull Draw at Mature Size to match Bubble Diagram bull Avoid overplanting bull Allow room to grow bull Understand you may

need to edit and thin later

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Putting It Together Hydrozoning bull Group plants with like water needs together

according to irrigation zone bull Do not put water needy plants next to low-water

plants bull Research

bull Water Use Classification of Landscape Species (WUCOLS) rating

bull Plant palettes bull Sunset Western

Step 4 Design Plant Placement

Remember Drawing in Scale Accurate proportion using a standard measurement to represent one foot

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale bull Determine the mature size of the plant bull Use the mature size bull Find appropriate circle

on template

bull Example bull Bush is 3rsquo at maturity bull In 14 scale use 34rdquo

diameter circle

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale bull Pencil in the plants for your space bull At 14rdquo scale = 1rsquo- 0rdquo

bull 3rsquo diameter shrub drawn as 34rdquo diameter circle

bull 12rsquo canopy tree drawn as 3rdquo diameter circle

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Anatomy of an Irrigation System

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Pressure Test bull Use meter on last head on valve

bull Range should be between 25 psi and 40 psi

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Pressure Regulation

At the point of connection (POC) At the head At the valve

Sprays Low Pressure

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Donuts formed by poor coverage

Sprays High Pressure

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Misting

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Overhead or Drip

Choose Overhead Spray for bull Large areas of turf replacement ground cover

(ie dymondia Beach Strawberry etc) bull The existing overhead system has good existing

coverage Choose Drip for bull Small oddly shaped planting areas bull Mixing of plants with differing water requirements in

the same valve area

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of Efficient Overhead Spray bull Simple to retrofit existing spray hardware bull Can match precipitation rate of drip bull Simpler to troubleshoot than drip bull May provide better coverage for groundcover

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of Drip Systems bull Drip is the most efficient

irrigation delivery type

bull Reduces weed growth by targeted water application

bull Prevents runoff and erosion

bull Low precipitation rate

bull No trenching means less digging

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of In-Line Drip Emitters

bull Provide consistent precipitation rate throughout line

bull Less prone to clogging and damage than micro spray

bull Easy to install

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Filters

At the head At the valve

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Drip Retrofit Systems bull Replace existing pop-ups with

retrofit such as Rainbird R-1800

bull Use subsurface tubing with emitter valves not micro spray and 14rdquospaghetti lines

bull Cover with mulch

Step 4 Design Irrigation

In-line Drip

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Irrigation Plan bull Create an irrigation plan based on your completed planting

plan and hydrozones bull Select a category of irrigation (rotor drip etchellip) bull Prepare a materials list and fill in spaces on your legend

(components and quantity)

Step 4 Design Irrigation

What is a Controller Program

bull A set of instructions stored in the controller

bull Different irrigation schedules bull Irrigation days ndash how often bull Start times ndash at what time bull Water times ndash how long

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Water Efficient Control Equipment bull Smart Controllers bull Rain and ETo Sensors bull Moisture Sensors

Smart Controllers Moisture Sensors

Rain and ETo Sensors

How much water does your landscape need

hellip It depends

Step 4 Design Irrigation

bull Soil Texture bull Precipitation Rate bull Plant Demand

Irrigation Scheduling Internet BeWaterWisecom

Step 4 Design Irrigation

1 Prepare the site

bull Cut down tall weeds bull Remove woody or invasive plants bull (warm season turf) bull Flag sprinkler heads bull Soak the area with water

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

2 Edging Mounding amp Contouring

bull Make room for the mulch Cut lawn 12 inches away from concrete to 3rdquo below concrete level

bull Create mounds with removed sod by facing turf side down or discard removed sod

bull Grade as needed

Manual ldquoGrubbingrdquo Gas Powered

Sod Cutter

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

3 Ensure Irrigation of Trees and Large plants bull Add bubblers or drip irrigation if needed

In-line drip irrigation can be expanded as tree grows Bubbler Head Drip Irrigation

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

4 Plant Large Plants bull 5 gallon and larger

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

5 Add a weed barrier bull NOT weed cloth (except under rock) bull Newspaper or cardboard bull Overlap by 6-8 inches bull Cover all ground except where

there are plants

Paper amp Cardboard Weed Barrier Do NOT use weed cloth

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Notify your neighbors first

Weed Barrier Newspaper amp Cardboard

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

6 Layer bull 1-2rdquo of compost bull 4-5rdquo of Soil Building Mulch (tree trimmerrsquos chipped etc) bull Pull compost and mulch away from plant crowns and trunks

Timing bull Traditional Allow 3 - 5 months

for composting to complete process then plant

bull Fast Plant before completion by digging through layers

Sheet Mulching

(4rdquo+)

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

bull Rule of thumb for coverage 1 13 Cu Yd covers100 sf 4rdquo depth

Know your Turf Type to Effectively Remove

Turf Type Dormant Season

Active Season

Growth form

Seeds Common Types

Kill Method

Cool Season

Winter

Summer

Small tuffs

Dwarf Tall Fescue (common locally) Perennial Ryegrass Annual Ryegrass Blue Grass

Sheet Mulch

Warm Season

Winter Summer

Creeping Stolons

Bermuda grass Zoysia grass St Augustine Grass Kikuyu grass

Solarization or Chemical Followed by Sheet Mulching

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods bull Herbicides

bull Cannot be killed with Chemicals when dormant bull Spray herbicides when actively growing bull Repeat application

bull Non-toxic herbicide products

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods

bull Complete Sod Removal bull Sod goes to landfill

cannot be recycled

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Contouring for Dry Stream

Step 5 Implementation Contouring

Contouring Landscape Fabric First Cobbles Added

Completed

Step 5 Implementation Sequence

Do It Yourself or Professional Contractor What is right for you bull Tradeoff Cost vs Labor + Time bull Option Be the General Contractor yourself Installation or Repair bull California Landscape Contractors Association (CLCA)

httpwwwclcasandiegoorg bull Certified Irrigation Professional wwwIrrigationorg bull Contractors State License Board (CSLB)

httpwwwcslbcagovConsumers bull YouTube Instructional Videos

Step 6 Maintenance Irrigation

Irrigation Maintenance bull Adjust run time for season

bull 1 Winter bull 2 Fall amp Spring bull 3 Summer

bull Check for leaks and fix leaks promptly bull Flush drip systems and check filters to

reduce clogging bull Adjust sprayheads to prevent

overspray on hardscape

Step 6 Maintenance Plants

Plant Maintenance

bull Amend soil with compost and mulch regularly bull Remove weeds bull Monitor plant health bull Minimize the use of

non- organic chemicals bull Start with a hard spray

of water bull Use insecticidal soap

or other non-toxic pest killer

QUESTIONS

Apply for the WaterSmart Landscape Makeover Series

httplandscapemakeoverwatersmartsdorg Presentation Slides at httpwwwwatersmartsdorgprogramswatersmart-landscape-design-homeowners-workshop

  • Slide Number 1
  • San Diego County Water Authority
  • Slide Number 3
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  • Before
  • After
  • Personal Goals
  • Slide Number 11
  • Why Remove Turf
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
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  • WaterSmart Landscapes
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Design Process Overview
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Implementation Overview
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Slide Number 38
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Water Uptake by Plant Roots
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
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  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
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  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Observations
  • Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
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  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
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  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
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  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Find Your Sunset Western Zone
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Plant Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Anatomy of an Irrigation System
  • Slide Number 131
  • Sprays Low Pressure
  • Sprays High Pressure
  • Slide Number 134
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Months in 2013 2015 - 2016
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Oct -03 79
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Dec 38 18
Jan -06 04
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Four Reasons To Be WaterSmart Reason No 3 Where Our Water Goes

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Its Been HOT

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Months in 2013
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Population

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Gross Domestic Product

San Diego County 1990 vs 2015

21 Potable Water Use

39 Gallons per Capita

Before

After

How many of you are here to hellip

bull Reduce your water use bull Learn which plants to use bull Get curb appeal bull Get a planting plan bull Learn how to retrofit irrigation bull Reduce maintenance

Personal Goals

MAKEOVER SERIES WaterSmart Landscape

Course Goals Teach Homeowners to

1 Identify Your Landscape Target 2 Create a Basic Plot Plan 3 Evaluate Your Site 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape 5 Implement Your Plan 6 Care for Your WaterSmart Landscape

Register httplandscapemakeoverwatersmartsdorg

60 50 40 30 20 10 0

Why Remove Turf Regional Perspective Turfrsquos Water Needs vs Annual Rainfall

Required Zone 6

Additional Water Required

Ave Yearly Rainfall

Case Study 1

After Installation

Case Study 1

After Approximately 6 months after installation

Case Study 1

After Approximately 1 year after installation

Case Study 1

After Approximately 2 years after installation

Case Study 1

Case Study 1

Close Up Details

WaterSmart Landscapes

Before

After

Base Plan

Finished Planting Plan

Bubble Diagram Functional

Hardscape amp Preliminary Planting Plan

LID Plan

Soil amp Site Analysis

Irrigation Plan

Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Design Process Overview

Identify Your Target

Demolition Contouring Soil Prep

Irrigation Plant Placement

Planting Plan

Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Implementation Overview

Installed Two Years Later

If you donrsquot know where yoursquore

going anywhere will do

Landscape Target Factors

bull Turf Area bull Plant Selection bull Irrigation Efficiency

Step 1 Identify Your Landscape Target

PLANT FACTOR- represents the estimated percent or portion of supplemental water needed relative to the Eto value of particular location

Source Landscape Plants for California Gardens by Bob Perry

Step 1 Identify Your Landscape Target

Plant Selection

Turf

Natives amp Mediterranean Plants

Irrigation Efficiency

Obsolete Conventional Overhead Spray Heads

Medium Rotator Nozzles

High In-Line Drip emitters Bubblers

Step 1 Identify Your Landscape Target

Use Pages 8 and 9 in your Homeownerrsquos Guide

Step 1 Identify Your Landscape Target

Two Factors bull Irrigation Efficiency

bull Plant Selection

Basic Plot Plan A scale drawing of the property drawn in accurate proportion using a standard measurement to represent one foot

Legend N Arrow Scale 18rdquo = 1rdquo 14rdquo = 1rsquo 110rdquo= 1rsquo

Step 2 Create a Basic Plot Plan

Step 2 Create a Basic Plot Plan

Scales Architectural and Engineering

Standard Size Properties 14 Scale 14rdquo = 1rsquo or 1rdquo = 4rsquo 18 Scale 18rdquo = 1rsquo or 1rdquo = 8rsquo

Large Size Properties 110 Scale 1rdquo = 10rsquo 120 Scale 1rdquo = 20

Step 2 Create a Basic Plot Plan

Measure your property bull Start with one dominant point to measure from (ie a wall corner) bull Locate features that stay (walls hardscape trees fences etc) bull Alternate use outside source (Property Description Google Earth)

Step 2 Create a Basic Plot Plan

Using Graph Paper bull Select grid paper to match scale bull Draw in scale on grid paper bull Align ldquo0rdquo and measure bull Add Legend

bull Scale bull N arrow

frac14rdquo=1rsquo0rdquo

Step 2 Plot Plan Alternative

Without putting it on paper Flag Method bull Mark flags with selected

plants and size bull Place flags for each plant

Step 2 Plot Plan Alternative

Without putting it on paper Flag Method (contrsquod) bull Plan amp measure for

mature plants bull Rearrange as needed bull Count to create plant list bull Plant according to flags

Tecate Divide

What is a Watershed bull A watershed is the area of land

where all of the water that falls in it and drains off of it goes to a common outlet

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed

You live in a Watershed Benefits to Using a Watershed Approach to Landscaping

bull Improves environment bull Protects our waters bull Preserves our coast bull Reduces Beach Closures

from pollution bull Saves water in landscape bull Saves energy used in water

transport

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed

Your yard is a Mini-Watershed Map your drainage

bull Where does it flow from bull Where does it flow to bull Gutter Storm Drains Ocean

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed

Homework

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Soil Why Do We Care

bull Soil can cleanse water bull Soil can store water bull Soil influences everything related to water

bull Infiltration bull Holding capacity bull Movement bull Irrigation scheduling

bull Mineral

bull Organic

bull Pore Space

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

bull Mineral

bull Organic

bull Pore Space

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Soil Texture Particle

Type Water

Movement (Drainage)

Water Holding

Nutrient Holding

Sand Fast No No

Silt

Medium Medium Medium

Clay

Slow Yes once wet

Rich

Loam Mixture of all particle types

Medium

Yes

Yes

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Determining Soil Texture bull Soil Sampling Dig a hole

bull Remove mulch or surface matter bull Dig down approx 6rdquo bull Take sample from side of hole

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Determining Soil Texture bull ldquoThein Feel Testrdquo

bull Wet the soil sample to playdough consistency

bull Make a ball and poke it bull Does it fall apart bull Does it hold together

bull Squeeze a ribbon bull Less than 1 inch bull Between 1 inch and 2 inches bull More than 2 inches

bull Wet it excessively and feel it bull Is it slippery bull Is it gritty

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

bull Mineral

bull Organic

bull Pore Space

Sustainable Soil

bull Soil Food Web bull Organisms build soil bull Encourage them with

proper organic matter moisture oxygen etc

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Soil Food Web

Bacteria

Weeds

Nematodes

Fungi

Worms

Plants

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

bull Mineral

bull Organic

bull Pore Space

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Soil Aggregation bull Created by bacteria fungi and humic acid from organic matter bull Allows water

bull Infiltration percolation bull storage

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Water moves easily through soil with good structure

Soil Aggregation bull Creates soil pores which contain

OWL Oxyen Water Life

bull Purifies runoff water bull Creates water holding

capacity

Water Uptake by Plant Roots

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Organic Matter bull Reverses compaction bull Improves root penetration bull Improves plant success

Remediating Compaction

bull Add organic matter bull Build the health of the soil food web bull By the way hellip ADD ORGANIC MATTER

bull IN the ground Compost for Soil Amendment when planting

bull ON the ground Mulch after planting

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Compost Soil Amendment Mulch IN ground ON ground

Soil Amendment

bull Use compost when planting bull Small particles

usually less than frac14rdquo bull Mix compost with backfill soil

bull 30 most plants bull 15 natives in disturbed soil

bull Available in bags or bulk

Amending Soil with Compost

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Mulch bull Blanket over soil surface bull Continues to feed the soil as it breaks down bull Adds organic matter in areas already planted bull Prevents

bull Erosion bull Evaporation bull Weeds bull Compaction

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Mulch Types bull Longevity Wood chips or Bark bull Soil Building chipped tree trimmings or coarse compost

bull Varied particle sized bull Texture

bull Water passes through bull Holds in place on slopes and in wind

Brush or Composted Mulch Chipped Mulch Blended Mulch

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Mulch Application bull After planting lay 4rdquo layer on top of soil bull Leave open space around plant stem or crown bull Add additional mulch when areas are thin bull Rule of thumb

bull 1 14 CY covers about 100 sq ft at 4rdquo depth

Brush Mulch Chipped Mulch

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

How does your soil handle water bull Organic matter remediates compaction bull Percolation and infiltration effected by

bull Soil texture bull Soil aggregation bull Layers of compaction or rock

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Soil Drainage and Percolation Test (Homeownerrsquos Guide)

Day 1 1 Dig one cubic foot hole (12rdquox12rdquox12rdquo) 2 Fill the hole with water to saturate the soil 3 Let drain overnight

Day 2 1 Lay a stick over the hole 2 Refill the hole with water to the

level of the stick 3 Wait one hour 4 Measure how far the water level has

dropped to determine the infiltration rate per hour

Note Use the soil from the hole to do a worm count amp test the texture of your soil

Homework Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Soil Drainage Field Percolation Test Inches per Hr Drainage Solutions

Less than 1rdquo

Add organics Create mounds Select tolerant plants

1rdquo- 3rdquo

More than 4rdquo

Add organics Create mounds Select tolerant plants

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

First Flush bull First rain after dry period bull Washes off pollutants deposited

during dry period bull Discharge of higher concentrations

of pollutants in early part of a storm (relative to the later part of the storm)

bull 1000 SF roof has bull 372 gallons for 85 24 Hr Storm

at 6 inches of rainfall

bull Soil is important tool for management of First Flush

372 gallons

per 1000 SF 85 Storm

50 CF

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

First Flush Can the polluted water be cleaned

YES Healthy soil breaks down pollutants Can the water be utilized

YES It can be stored in bull Soil bull Rain Barrels bull Cisterns

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

First Seasonal Flush Subsequent Storm Event

Old Town San Diego

Storm Water Requirements for Water Quality Treatment You can be sustainable by incorporating features in your landscape plan such as

bull Rain barrels bull Dry stream beds with basins

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Design Capture Volume (DCV) Impermeable bull Roofs Concrete

Asphalt Grouted Pavers

Semi-permeable bull DG Cobble Gravel

Compacted Soil

Permeable bull Landscape areas

Amended or Mulched Soils

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

non-permeable

semi-permeable

permeable

Design Capture Volume (LID) bull Formula for on-site Design Capture Volume (DCV) for Runoff Factors 85th

percentile 24 Hr Storm

bull DCV = C x d x A x (43560 SFacre x 112 inft) DCV = C x d x A x 3630 conversion from acres to SF and to CF

bull DCV = Design Capture Volume in cubic feet bull C = Runoff Factors

Impermeable 09 Semi- permeable 03 Landscape areas 01

bull d = 85th Percentile Storm average regional 06

bull A = Tributary area in acres bull 43560 SF X 112 is conversion to CF

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

First Flush Techniques bull Keep water on site bull Slow-Store-Spread-Sink

bull Slow down the speed of the flow bull Store in basins bull Spread over wider area bull Sink into healthy soil

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

First Flush Techniques Pitfalls amp Problems

bull Drainage must be at least

5 -10rsquo from buildings and hardscape

bull Expansive clay soil bull Poor percolation

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

First Flush Techniques Dry Stream

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

10rsquo from hardscape

First Flush Techniques Dry Stream

bull Dry Stream

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

bull 10rsquo minimum from hardscape bull Optional permeable landscape fabric beneath rock

First Flush Techniques Rain Barrel bull Install with Diverter to control

overflow bull Be sure to plan for overflow if

not tied to drainage system bull Check WaterSmartSDOrg for

current incentives

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

First Flush Techniques Infiltration Trench

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

10rsquo from hardscape

First Flush Techniques Dry Well

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

10rsquo from hardscape

First Flush Techniques bull What Volume is needed Convert Gallons into Cubic Feet 372 Gallons from 6 Inch Rain Event 372 Gallons 748 = 50 Cubic Feet Depth of Storage Area in Inches = CF of Water divide (SF of Storage Area divide 12) Be aware of setbacks from buildings and impediments such as tree roots

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Observations

Site Observations bull Starting point of a successful design bull Take photos bull Assess existing situation

1 LID Conditions 2 Structural Conditions 3 Design Considerations 4 Growing Conditions

Landscape design and other design areas

bull Similarities bull Same basic elements amp principles

bull Differences bull Three-dimensional bull Living bull Seasonal amp ever changing

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Aesthetics Balance Symmetrical Balance

both sides even or visually identical - a mirror image Formal

Asymmetrical Balance

different-sized elements balance one another by having equal visual weight Informal

SYMMETRICAL BALANCE

ASYMMETRICAL BALANCE

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Proportion

bull Relative size of objects within the composition Large tree can make a house appear smaller

bull Most SoCal homes are out of scale to their lots

Aesthetics Proportion

Plantings may grow out of scale

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Color Most powerful of art elements Establish harmony

bull Soothing low contrast monochromatic cool bull Energizing contrast complimentary warm

SECONDARY COLORS PRIMARY COLORS TERTIARY COLORS

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Color Simple Color Harmony

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Contrast bull Provides interest and impact bull Creates Focal Points and catches the eye bull Contrast plant textures values and colors

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Unity bull Provides cohesive calm bull Repeat plant selections throughout the plan

including both sides of driveway

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Curb Appeal Billboard Effect bull Groups or drifts of plants catch the moving eye bull High contrast bull Simple

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Curb Appeal Path to the door bull Direct line of sight

or visual cues bull Generous path

welcomes guests bull No over grown areas

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Curb Appeal Path to the door bull Direct line of sight

or visual cues bull Generous path

welcomes guests bull No over grown areas

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Plant Functions in Design Climate Mitigation

bull Tradeoffs bull Deciduous Evergreen bull View vs Temperature

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Euphorbia cotinifolia Caribbean Copper Plant

Plant Functions in Design Security bull Thorns as a

deterrent

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Plant Functions in Design Privacy

bull Screen ugly views or create privacy bull Pick a cultivar that doesnrsquot need frequent pruning

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Podocarpus macrophyllus maki Shubby Yew

Pittosporum tenufolium lsquoSilver Sheenrsquo

Explore Design as 2 parts

bull Shaping Spaces bull How will you use the space

bull space arrangement location of major elements bull Design in 3D bull Form follows Function

bull Planting design bull How the space is filled with plants for effective

design

Step 4 Design Functional Design

How will you use your space Is your space an Outdoor Room a Passageway or a Garden

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Outdoor Rooms bull Walls

bull Do NOT need to be solid to create sense of enclosure

bull Floor bull Flagstone DG mulch

or groundcover

bull Ceilings bull can be canopies or arbors

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Passageway bull Way-finding or easy to follow bull Open path for curb appeal bull ldquoPeek-a-viewrdquo for mystery

Step 4 Design Functional Design

View Garden bull Enjoy from a distance bull Treat as a canvas bull Include paths for maintenance amp strolling

Step 4 Design Functional Design

View Garden Borrowed Views

Step 4 Design Functional Design

View Garden Created Views

bull Use an accent feature to create a focal point

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Design in 3D Create vertical dimension with

bull Layered planting

Background 6rsquo+ Middleground 4rsquo+-

Foreground 0-12rdquo

for islands

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function bull How will the space be used

bull What activities will occur there bull Active Uses

cooking eating entertaining sports play pool pets food bull Passive Uses

resting meditation viewing bull Does the current layout ldquoworkrdquo or does it need to

change to be more functional bull Lose the bed lines

bull Donrsquot think of your planting bed as a separate area hellip plan the entire space

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Create a Functional Bubble Plan bull Think

bull How the space could be used NOT how it IS used

bull Will it be an outdoor room garden or pathway

bull Do you want add bull Seating areas bull Pathways through

planting ldquoislandsrdquo bull Meander through your

yardslope with a circular route

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Think outside the box

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Create a Functional Bubble Plan bull Think How the space could be used NOT how it IS used

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Is it an Outdoor Room

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

An Outdoor Room with a dry stream bed

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Is it a Passageway

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Is it a Garden

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape Create a Planting Area Bubble Plan

bull Show basic planting areas bull Locate planting heights of

bull High bull Medium bull Low

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape Complete your Functional Bubble Plan

bull Sketch circulation paths and gathering areas

bull Show planting areas and height Create your Hardscape Plan

bull Check hardscape in place and correct bull Add desired elements

Include bull Hardscape walkways drive walls

patios etc bull Fences and walls bull Elements fountains pots arbors

rocks etc bull Planting areas

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Creating Your Plant Palette bull How to Choose

bull What do you like bull Climate appropriate bull Place appropriate bull Does it fill a design function

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Climate Appropriate Plants Leaves are

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Leathery Small

Silvery Solar tracking

Climate Appropriate Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes Homeownerrsquos Guide and Notebook

bull Mediterranean bull Asian bull Tropical bull Contemporary bull Native bull Shade bull Groundcover options

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Mediterranean

CC BY 20 Karen Roe

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Lavender Rosemary

Olives

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Asian

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Iris douglasiana Dietes African Iris Nandina

Juniperus Juniper

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Tropical

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Lantana Alstroemeria

Strelitzia Bird of Paradise Euphorbia milii Crown of Thorns

Bromeliads

Plumeria

Bougainvillea Geraniums Bird of Paradise

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Contemporary

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Anigozanthos Kangaroo Paw Assorted Succulents

Fire Sticks Kalanchoe thyrisifolia Agave Attenuata

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

California Natives

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Heteromeles arbutifolia Toyon

Romneya coulteri Matilija Poppy

Epilobium California Fushia

Saliva clevelandii Cleveland Sage

A note about Natives hellip WaterSmart Plant Palettes

California Natives bull Adapted for our climate soils bull Provide habitat and attract wildlife

Native plants need

bull Little or no summer water bull Little or no fertilizer bull No pesticides bull Less maintenance

Some native plants are summer deciduous

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Shade Plants for Dry Areas (See Notebook)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Bromeliads Clivia Dianella variegata Schefflera arboricola variegata

Walkable Groundcover Options Dymondia margaretae (Silver Carpet)

Lippia nodiflora (Kurapia)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Flat Green Groundcover Options Fragaria chiloensis (Beach Strawberry)

Achillea millefolium (Yarrow)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Mature Size Plant Research the ldquoFinished Sizerdquo

Agave americana marginata

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Mature Size Plant Pick the right size cultivar for the right place

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Carissa macrocarpa Natal Plum Species lsquoBoxwood Beautyrsquo lsquoGreen Carpetrsquo

8rsquo x 8rsquo 2rsquo x 2rsquo 1rsquo ndash 1 frac12rsquo x 4rsquo

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Growing Conditions Exposure

bull Soil type bull Drainage

Full Shade Full Sun

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Water Requirements Water Use Landscape Coefficient of Landscape Species WUCOLS South Coastal South Inland

Plant Search httpucanredusitesWUCOLSPlant_Search_Instructions

Escondido Rancho Bernardo San Marcos Poway Lakeside Ramona

San Diego Chula Vista Del Mar La Jolla Carlsbad Oceanside Vista El Cajon

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant

WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant

Sunset Western Garden Book Specific Plant Info bull Water usage bull Mature Size bull Cultivars bull Growing conditions

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Find Your Sunset Western Zone Zone 24

bull Mild maritime climate mild winters cool summers rarely freezes

Zone 23 bull Warmer than Zone 24

usually frost-free Zone 21

bull A mix of maritime amp continental influence colder in winter

httpwwwsunsetcomgardenclimate-zonessunset-climate-zone-san-diego-area-00418000067314

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant Sunset Western Garden Book Specific Plant Info bull Water usage bull Mature Size bull Cultivars bull Growing requirements

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Explore Design as 2 parts Physical site design

bull How the space is arranged location of major elements

Planting design and placement bull How the space is filled with plants for effective design

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Putting It Together Size your plants bull Draw at Mature Size to match Bubble Diagram bull Avoid overplanting bull Allow room to grow bull Understand you may

need to edit and thin later

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Putting It Together Hydrozoning bull Group plants with like water needs together

according to irrigation zone bull Do not put water needy plants next to low-water

plants bull Research

bull Water Use Classification of Landscape Species (WUCOLS) rating

bull Plant palettes bull Sunset Western

Step 4 Design Plant Placement

Remember Drawing in Scale Accurate proportion using a standard measurement to represent one foot

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale bull Determine the mature size of the plant bull Use the mature size bull Find appropriate circle

on template

bull Example bull Bush is 3rsquo at maturity bull In 14 scale use 34rdquo

diameter circle

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale bull Pencil in the plants for your space bull At 14rdquo scale = 1rsquo- 0rdquo

bull 3rsquo diameter shrub drawn as 34rdquo diameter circle

bull 12rsquo canopy tree drawn as 3rdquo diameter circle

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Anatomy of an Irrigation System

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Pressure Test bull Use meter on last head on valve

bull Range should be between 25 psi and 40 psi

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Pressure Regulation

At the point of connection (POC) At the head At the valve

Sprays Low Pressure

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Donuts formed by poor coverage

Sprays High Pressure

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Misting

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Overhead or Drip

Choose Overhead Spray for bull Large areas of turf replacement ground cover

(ie dymondia Beach Strawberry etc) bull The existing overhead system has good existing

coverage Choose Drip for bull Small oddly shaped planting areas bull Mixing of plants with differing water requirements in

the same valve area

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of Efficient Overhead Spray bull Simple to retrofit existing spray hardware bull Can match precipitation rate of drip bull Simpler to troubleshoot than drip bull May provide better coverage for groundcover

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of Drip Systems bull Drip is the most efficient

irrigation delivery type

bull Reduces weed growth by targeted water application

bull Prevents runoff and erosion

bull Low precipitation rate

bull No trenching means less digging

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of In-Line Drip Emitters

bull Provide consistent precipitation rate throughout line

bull Less prone to clogging and damage than micro spray

bull Easy to install

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Filters

At the head At the valve

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Drip Retrofit Systems bull Replace existing pop-ups with

retrofit such as Rainbird R-1800

bull Use subsurface tubing with emitter valves not micro spray and 14rdquospaghetti lines

bull Cover with mulch

Step 4 Design Irrigation

In-line Drip

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Irrigation Plan bull Create an irrigation plan based on your completed planting

plan and hydrozones bull Select a category of irrigation (rotor drip etchellip) bull Prepare a materials list and fill in spaces on your legend

(components and quantity)

Step 4 Design Irrigation

What is a Controller Program

bull A set of instructions stored in the controller

bull Different irrigation schedules bull Irrigation days ndash how often bull Start times ndash at what time bull Water times ndash how long

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Water Efficient Control Equipment bull Smart Controllers bull Rain and ETo Sensors bull Moisture Sensors

Smart Controllers Moisture Sensors

Rain and ETo Sensors

How much water does your landscape need

hellip It depends

Step 4 Design Irrigation

bull Soil Texture bull Precipitation Rate bull Plant Demand

Irrigation Scheduling Internet BeWaterWisecom

Step 4 Design Irrigation

1 Prepare the site

bull Cut down tall weeds bull Remove woody or invasive plants bull (warm season turf) bull Flag sprinkler heads bull Soak the area with water

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

2 Edging Mounding amp Contouring

bull Make room for the mulch Cut lawn 12 inches away from concrete to 3rdquo below concrete level

bull Create mounds with removed sod by facing turf side down or discard removed sod

bull Grade as needed

Manual ldquoGrubbingrdquo Gas Powered

Sod Cutter

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

3 Ensure Irrigation of Trees and Large plants bull Add bubblers or drip irrigation if needed

In-line drip irrigation can be expanded as tree grows Bubbler Head Drip Irrigation

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

4 Plant Large Plants bull 5 gallon and larger

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

5 Add a weed barrier bull NOT weed cloth (except under rock) bull Newspaper or cardboard bull Overlap by 6-8 inches bull Cover all ground except where

there are plants

Paper amp Cardboard Weed Barrier Do NOT use weed cloth

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Notify your neighbors first

Weed Barrier Newspaper amp Cardboard

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

6 Layer bull 1-2rdquo of compost bull 4-5rdquo of Soil Building Mulch (tree trimmerrsquos chipped etc) bull Pull compost and mulch away from plant crowns and trunks

Timing bull Traditional Allow 3 - 5 months

for composting to complete process then plant

bull Fast Plant before completion by digging through layers

Sheet Mulching

(4rdquo+)

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

bull Rule of thumb for coverage 1 13 Cu Yd covers100 sf 4rdquo depth

Know your Turf Type to Effectively Remove

Turf Type Dormant Season

Active Season

Growth form

Seeds Common Types

Kill Method

Cool Season

Winter

Summer

Small tuffs

Dwarf Tall Fescue (common locally) Perennial Ryegrass Annual Ryegrass Blue Grass

Sheet Mulch

Warm Season

Winter Summer

Creeping Stolons

Bermuda grass Zoysia grass St Augustine Grass Kikuyu grass

Solarization or Chemical Followed by Sheet Mulching

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods bull Herbicides

bull Cannot be killed with Chemicals when dormant bull Spray herbicides when actively growing bull Repeat application

bull Non-toxic herbicide products

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods

bull Complete Sod Removal bull Sod goes to landfill

cannot be recycled

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Contouring for Dry Stream

Step 5 Implementation Contouring

Contouring Landscape Fabric First Cobbles Added

Completed

Step 5 Implementation Sequence

Do It Yourself or Professional Contractor What is right for you bull Tradeoff Cost vs Labor + Time bull Option Be the General Contractor yourself Installation or Repair bull California Landscape Contractors Association (CLCA)

httpwwwclcasandiegoorg bull Certified Irrigation Professional wwwIrrigationorg bull Contractors State License Board (CSLB)

httpwwwcslbcagovConsumers bull YouTube Instructional Videos

Step 6 Maintenance Irrigation

Irrigation Maintenance bull Adjust run time for season

bull 1 Winter bull 2 Fall amp Spring bull 3 Summer

bull Check for leaks and fix leaks promptly bull Flush drip systems and check filters to

reduce clogging bull Adjust sprayheads to prevent

overspray on hardscape

Step 6 Maintenance Plants

Plant Maintenance

bull Amend soil with compost and mulch regularly bull Remove weeds bull Monitor plant health bull Minimize the use of

non- organic chemicals bull Start with a hard spray

of water bull Use insecticidal soap

or other non-toxic pest killer

QUESTIONS

Apply for the WaterSmart Landscape Makeover Series

httplandscapemakeoverwatersmartsdorg Presentation Slides at httpwwwwatersmartsdorgprogramswatersmart-landscape-design-homeowners-workshop

  • Slide Number 1
  • San Diego County Water Authority
  • Slide Number 3
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  • Before
  • After
  • Personal Goals
  • Slide Number 11
  • Why Remove Turf
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • WaterSmart Landscapes
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Design Process Overview
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Implementation Overview
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Slide Number 38
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
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  • Water Uptake by Plant Roots
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
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  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
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  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Observations
  • Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
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  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
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  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Find Your Sunset Western Zone
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Plant Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Anatomy of an Irrigation System
  • Slide Number 131
  • Sprays Low Pressure
  • Sprays High Pressure
  • Slide Number 134
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Population

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San Diego County 1990 vs 2015

21 Potable Water Use

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Before

After

How many of you are here to hellip

bull Reduce your water use bull Learn which plants to use bull Get curb appeal bull Get a planting plan bull Learn how to retrofit irrigation bull Reduce maintenance

Personal Goals

MAKEOVER SERIES WaterSmart Landscape

Course Goals Teach Homeowners to

1 Identify Your Landscape Target 2 Create a Basic Plot Plan 3 Evaluate Your Site 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape 5 Implement Your Plan 6 Care for Your WaterSmart Landscape

Register httplandscapemakeoverwatersmartsdorg

60 50 40 30 20 10 0

Why Remove Turf Regional Perspective Turfrsquos Water Needs vs Annual Rainfall

Required Zone 6

Additional Water Required

Ave Yearly Rainfall

Case Study 1

After Installation

Case Study 1

After Approximately 6 months after installation

Case Study 1

After Approximately 1 year after installation

Case Study 1

After Approximately 2 years after installation

Case Study 1

Case Study 1

Close Up Details

WaterSmart Landscapes

Before

After

Base Plan

Finished Planting Plan

Bubble Diagram Functional

Hardscape amp Preliminary Planting Plan

LID Plan

Soil amp Site Analysis

Irrigation Plan

Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Design Process Overview

Identify Your Target

Demolition Contouring Soil Prep

Irrigation Plant Placement

Planting Plan

Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Implementation Overview

Installed Two Years Later

If you donrsquot know where yoursquore

going anywhere will do

Landscape Target Factors

bull Turf Area bull Plant Selection bull Irrigation Efficiency

Step 1 Identify Your Landscape Target

PLANT FACTOR- represents the estimated percent or portion of supplemental water needed relative to the Eto value of particular location

Source Landscape Plants for California Gardens by Bob Perry

Step 1 Identify Your Landscape Target

Plant Selection

Turf

Natives amp Mediterranean Plants

Irrigation Efficiency

Obsolete Conventional Overhead Spray Heads

Medium Rotator Nozzles

High In-Line Drip emitters Bubblers

Step 1 Identify Your Landscape Target

Use Pages 8 and 9 in your Homeownerrsquos Guide

Step 1 Identify Your Landscape Target

Two Factors bull Irrigation Efficiency

bull Plant Selection

Basic Plot Plan A scale drawing of the property drawn in accurate proportion using a standard measurement to represent one foot

Legend N Arrow Scale 18rdquo = 1rdquo 14rdquo = 1rsquo 110rdquo= 1rsquo

Step 2 Create a Basic Plot Plan

Step 2 Create a Basic Plot Plan

Scales Architectural and Engineering

Standard Size Properties 14 Scale 14rdquo = 1rsquo or 1rdquo = 4rsquo 18 Scale 18rdquo = 1rsquo or 1rdquo = 8rsquo

Large Size Properties 110 Scale 1rdquo = 10rsquo 120 Scale 1rdquo = 20

Step 2 Create a Basic Plot Plan

Measure your property bull Start with one dominant point to measure from (ie a wall corner) bull Locate features that stay (walls hardscape trees fences etc) bull Alternate use outside source (Property Description Google Earth)

Step 2 Create a Basic Plot Plan

Using Graph Paper bull Select grid paper to match scale bull Draw in scale on grid paper bull Align ldquo0rdquo and measure bull Add Legend

bull Scale bull N arrow

frac14rdquo=1rsquo0rdquo

Step 2 Plot Plan Alternative

Without putting it on paper Flag Method bull Mark flags with selected

plants and size bull Place flags for each plant

Step 2 Plot Plan Alternative

Without putting it on paper Flag Method (contrsquod) bull Plan amp measure for

mature plants bull Rearrange as needed bull Count to create plant list bull Plant according to flags

Tecate Divide

What is a Watershed bull A watershed is the area of land

where all of the water that falls in it and drains off of it goes to a common outlet

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed

You live in a Watershed Benefits to Using a Watershed Approach to Landscaping

bull Improves environment bull Protects our waters bull Preserves our coast bull Reduces Beach Closures

from pollution bull Saves water in landscape bull Saves energy used in water

transport

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed

Your yard is a Mini-Watershed Map your drainage

bull Where does it flow from bull Where does it flow to bull Gutter Storm Drains Ocean

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed

Homework

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Soil Why Do We Care

bull Soil can cleanse water bull Soil can store water bull Soil influences everything related to water

bull Infiltration bull Holding capacity bull Movement bull Irrigation scheduling

bull Mineral

bull Organic

bull Pore Space

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

bull Mineral

bull Organic

bull Pore Space

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Soil Texture Particle

Type Water

Movement (Drainage)

Water Holding

Nutrient Holding

Sand Fast No No

Silt

Medium Medium Medium

Clay

Slow Yes once wet

Rich

Loam Mixture of all particle types

Medium

Yes

Yes

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Determining Soil Texture bull Soil Sampling Dig a hole

bull Remove mulch or surface matter bull Dig down approx 6rdquo bull Take sample from side of hole

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Determining Soil Texture bull ldquoThein Feel Testrdquo

bull Wet the soil sample to playdough consistency

bull Make a ball and poke it bull Does it fall apart bull Does it hold together

bull Squeeze a ribbon bull Less than 1 inch bull Between 1 inch and 2 inches bull More than 2 inches

bull Wet it excessively and feel it bull Is it slippery bull Is it gritty

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

bull Mineral

bull Organic

bull Pore Space

Sustainable Soil

bull Soil Food Web bull Organisms build soil bull Encourage them with

proper organic matter moisture oxygen etc

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Soil Food Web

Bacteria

Weeds

Nematodes

Fungi

Worms

Plants

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

bull Mineral

bull Organic

bull Pore Space

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Soil Aggregation bull Created by bacteria fungi and humic acid from organic matter bull Allows water

bull Infiltration percolation bull storage

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Water moves easily through soil with good structure

Soil Aggregation bull Creates soil pores which contain

OWL Oxyen Water Life

bull Purifies runoff water bull Creates water holding

capacity

Water Uptake by Plant Roots

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Organic Matter bull Reverses compaction bull Improves root penetration bull Improves plant success

Remediating Compaction

bull Add organic matter bull Build the health of the soil food web bull By the way hellip ADD ORGANIC MATTER

bull IN the ground Compost for Soil Amendment when planting

bull ON the ground Mulch after planting

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Compost Soil Amendment Mulch IN ground ON ground

Soil Amendment

bull Use compost when planting bull Small particles

usually less than frac14rdquo bull Mix compost with backfill soil

bull 30 most plants bull 15 natives in disturbed soil

bull Available in bags or bulk

Amending Soil with Compost

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Mulch bull Blanket over soil surface bull Continues to feed the soil as it breaks down bull Adds organic matter in areas already planted bull Prevents

bull Erosion bull Evaporation bull Weeds bull Compaction

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Mulch Types bull Longevity Wood chips or Bark bull Soil Building chipped tree trimmings or coarse compost

bull Varied particle sized bull Texture

bull Water passes through bull Holds in place on slopes and in wind

Brush or Composted Mulch Chipped Mulch Blended Mulch

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Mulch Application bull After planting lay 4rdquo layer on top of soil bull Leave open space around plant stem or crown bull Add additional mulch when areas are thin bull Rule of thumb

bull 1 14 CY covers about 100 sq ft at 4rdquo depth

Brush Mulch Chipped Mulch

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

How does your soil handle water bull Organic matter remediates compaction bull Percolation and infiltration effected by

bull Soil texture bull Soil aggregation bull Layers of compaction or rock

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Soil Drainage and Percolation Test (Homeownerrsquos Guide)

Day 1 1 Dig one cubic foot hole (12rdquox12rdquox12rdquo) 2 Fill the hole with water to saturate the soil 3 Let drain overnight

Day 2 1 Lay a stick over the hole 2 Refill the hole with water to the

level of the stick 3 Wait one hour 4 Measure how far the water level has

dropped to determine the infiltration rate per hour

Note Use the soil from the hole to do a worm count amp test the texture of your soil

Homework Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Soil Drainage Field Percolation Test Inches per Hr Drainage Solutions

Less than 1rdquo

Add organics Create mounds Select tolerant plants

1rdquo- 3rdquo

More than 4rdquo

Add organics Create mounds Select tolerant plants

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

First Flush bull First rain after dry period bull Washes off pollutants deposited

during dry period bull Discharge of higher concentrations

of pollutants in early part of a storm (relative to the later part of the storm)

bull 1000 SF roof has bull 372 gallons for 85 24 Hr Storm

at 6 inches of rainfall

bull Soil is important tool for management of First Flush

372 gallons

per 1000 SF 85 Storm

50 CF

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

First Flush Can the polluted water be cleaned

YES Healthy soil breaks down pollutants Can the water be utilized

YES It can be stored in bull Soil bull Rain Barrels bull Cisterns

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

First Seasonal Flush Subsequent Storm Event

Old Town San Diego

Storm Water Requirements for Water Quality Treatment You can be sustainable by incorporating features in your landscape plan such as

bull Rain barrels bull Dry stream beds with basins

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Design Capture Volume (DCV) Impermeable bull Roofs Concrete

Asphalt Grouted Pavers

Semi-permeable bull DG Cobble Gravel

Compacted Soil

Permeable bull Landscape areas

Amended or Mulched Soils

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

non-permeable

semi-permeable

permeable

Design Capture Volume (LID) bull Formula for on-site Design Capture Volume (DCV) for Runoff Factors 85th

percentile 24 Hr Storm

bull DCV = C x d x A x (43560 SFacre x 112 inft) DCV = C x d x A x 3630 conversion from acres to SF and to CF

bull DCV = Design Capture Volume in cubic feet bull C = Runoff Factors

Impermeable 09 Semi- permeable 03 Landscape areas 01

bull d = 85th Percentile Storm average regional 06

bull A = Tributary area in acres bull 43560 SF X 112 is conversion to CF

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

First Flush Techniques bull Keep water on site bull Slow-Store-Spread-Sink

bull Slow down the speed of the flow bull Store in basins bull Spread over wider area bull Sink into healthy soil

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

First Flush Techniques Pitfalls amp Problems

bull Drainage must be at least

5 -10rsquo from buildings and hardscape

bull Expansive clay soil bull Poor percolation

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

First Flush Techniques Dry Stream

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

10rsquo from hardscape

First Flush Techniques Dry Stream

bull Dry Stream

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

bull 10rsquo minimum from hardscape bull Optional permeable landscape fabric beneath rock

First Flush Techniques Rain Barrel bull Install with Diverter to control

overflow bull Be sure to plan for overflow if

not tied to drainage system bull Check WaterSmartSDOrg for

current incentives

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

First Flush Techniques Infiltration Trench

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

10rsquo from hardscape

First Flush Techniques Dry Well

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

10rsquo from hardscape

First Flush Techniques bull What Volume is needed Convert Gallons into Cubic Feet 372 Gallons from 6 Inch Rain Event 372 Gallons 748 = 50 Cubic Feet Depth of Storage Area in Inches = CF of Water divide (SF of Storage Area divide 12) Be aware of setbacks from buildings and impediments such as tree roots

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Observations

Site Observations bull Starting point of a successful design bull Take photos bull Assess existing situation

1 LID Conditions 2 Structural Conditions 3 Design Considerations 4 Growing Conditions

Landscape design and other design areas

bull Similarities bull Same basic elements amp principles

bull Differences bull Three-dimensional bull Living bull Seasonal amp ever changing

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Aesthetics Balance Symmetrical Balance

both sides even or visually identical - a mirror image Formal

Asymmetrical Balance

different-sized elements balance one another by having equal visual weight Informal

SYMMETRICAL BALANCE

ASYMMETRICAL BALANCE

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Proportion

bull Relative size of objects within the composition Large tree can make a house appear smaller

bull Most SoCal homes are out of scale to their lots

Aesthetics Proportion

Plantings may grow out of scale

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Color Most powerful of art elements Establish harmony

bull Soothing low contrast monochromatic cool bull Energizing contrast complimentary warm

SECONDARY COLORS PRIMARY COLORS TERTIARY COLORS

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Color Simple Color Harmony

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Contrast bull Provides interest and impact bull Creates Focal Points and catches the eye bull Contrast plant textures values and colors

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Unity bull Provides cohesive calm bull Repeat plant selections throughout the plan

including both sides of driveway

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Curb Appeal Billboard Effect bull Groups or drifts of plants catch the moving eye bull High contrast bull Simple

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Curb Appeal Path to the door bull Direct line of sight

or visual cues bull Generous path

welcomes guests bull No over grown areas

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Curb Appeal Path to the door bull Direct line of sight

or visual cues bull Generous path

welcomes guests bull No over grown areas

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Plant Functions in Design Climate Mitigation

bull Tradeoffs bull Deciduous Evergreen bull View vs Temperature

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Euphorbia cotinifolia Caribbean Copper Plant

Plant Functions in Design Security bull Thorns as a

deterrent

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Plant Functions in Design Privacy

bull Screen ugly views or create privacy bull Pick a cultivar that doesnrsquot need frequent pruning

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Podocarpus macrophyllus maki Shubby Yew

Pittosporum tenufolium lsquoSilver Sheenrsquo

Explore Design as 2 parts

bull Shaping Spaces bull How will you use the space

bull space arrangement location of major elements bull Design in 3D bull Form follows Function

bull Planting design bull How the space is filled with plants for effective

design

Step 4 Design Functional Design

How will you use your space Is your space an Outdoor Room a Passageway or a Garden

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Outdoor Rooms bull Walls

bull Do NOT need to be solid to create sense of enclosure

bull Floor bull Flagstone DG mulch

or groundcover

bull Ceilings bull can be canopies or arbors

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Passageway bull Way-finding or easy to follow bull Open path for curb appeal bull ldquoPeek-a-viewrdquo for mystery

Step 4 Design Functional Design

View Garden bull Enjoy from a distance bull Treat as a canvas bull Include paths for maintenance amp strolling

Step 4 Design Functional Design

View Garden Borrowed Views

Step 4 Design Functional Design

View Garden Created Views

bull Use an accent feature to create a focal point

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Design in 3D Create vertical dimension with

bull Layered planting

Background 6rsquo+ Middleground 4rsquo+-

Foreground 0-12rdquo

for islands

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function bull How will the space be used

bull What activities will occur there bull Active Uses

cooking eating entertaining sports play pool pets food bull Passive Uses

resting meditation viewing bull Does the current layout ldquoworkrdquo or does it need to

change to be more functional bull Lose the bed lines

bull Donrsquot think of your planting bed as a separate area hellip plan the entire space

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Create a Functional Bubble Plan bull Think

bull How the space could be used NOT how it IS used

bull Will it be an outdoor room garden or pathway

bull Do you want add bull Seating areas bull Pathways through

planting ldquoislandsrdquo bull Meander through your

yardslope with a circular route

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Think outside the box

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Create a Functional Bubble Plan bull Think How the space could be used NOT how it IS used

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Is it an Outdoor Room

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

An Outdoor Room with a dry stream bed

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Is it a Passageway

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Is it a Garden

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape Create a Planting Area Bubble Plan

bull Show basic planting areas bull Locate planting heights of

bull High bull Medium bull Low

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape Complete your Functional Bubble Plan

bull Sketch circulation paths and gathering areas

bull Show planting areas and height Create your Hardscape Plan

bull Check hardscape in place and correct bull Add desired elements

Include bull Hardscape walkways drive walls

patios etc bull Fences and walls bull Elements fountains pots arbors

rocks etc bull Planting areas

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Creating Your Plant Palette bull How to Choose

bull What do you like bull Climate appropriate bull Place appropriate bull Does it fill a design function

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Climate Appropriate Plants Leaves are

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Leathery Small

Silvery Solar tracking

Climate Appropriate Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes Homeownerrsquos Guide and Notebook

bull Mediterranean bull Asian bull Tropical bull Contemporary bull Native bull Shade bull Groundcover options

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Mediterranean

CC BY 20 Karen Roe

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Lavender Rosemary

Olives

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Asian

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Iris douglasiana Dietes African Iris Nandina

Juniperus Juniper

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Tropical

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Lantana Alstroemeria

Strelitzia Bird of Paradise Euphorbia milii Crown of Thorns

Bromeliads

Plumeria

Bougainvillea Geraniums Bird of Paradise

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Contemporary

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Anigozanthos Kangaroo Paw Assorted Succulents

Fire Sticks Kalanchoe thyrisifolia Agave Attenuata

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

California Natives

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Heteromeles arbutifolia Toyon

Romneya coulteri Matilija Poppy

Epilobium California Fushia

Saliva clevelandii Cleveland Sage

A note about Natives hellip WaterSmart Plant Palettes

California Natives bull Adapted for our climate soils bull Provide habitat and attract wildlife

Native plants need

bull Little or no summer water bull Little or no fertilizer bull No pesticides bull Less maintenance

Some native plants are summer deciduous

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Shade Plants for Dry Areas (See Notebook)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Bromeliads Clivia Dianella variegata Schefflera arboricola variegata

Walkable Groundcover Options Dymondia margaretae (Silver Carpet)

Lippia nodiflora (Kurapia)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Flat Green Groundcover Options Fragaria chiloensis (Beach Strawberry)

Achillea millefolium (Yarrow)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Mature Size Plant Research the ldquoFinished Sizerdquo

Agave americana marginata

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Mature Size Plant Pick the right size cultivar for the right place

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Carissa macrocarpa Natal Plum Species lsquoBoxwood Beautyrsquo lsquoGreen Carpetrsquo

8rsquo x 8rsquo 2rsquo x 2rsquo 1rsquo ndash 1 frac12rsquo x 4rsquo

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Growing Conditions Exposure

bull Soil type bull Drainage

Full Shade Full Sun

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Water Requirements Water Use Landscape Coefficient of Landscape Species WUCOLS South Coastal South Inland

Plant Search httpucanredusitesWUCOLSPlant_Search_Instructions

Escondido Rancho Bernardo San Marcos Poway Lakeside Ramona

San Diego Chula Vista Del Mar La Jolla Carlsbad Oceanside Vista El Cajon

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant

WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant

Sunset Western Garden Book Specific Plant Info bull Water usage bull Mature Size bull Cultivars bull Growing conditions

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Find Your Sunset Western Zone Zone 24

bull Mild maritime climate mild winters cool summers rarely freezes

Zone 23 bull Warmer than Zone 24

usually frost-free Zone 21

bull A mix of maritime amp continental influence colder in winter

httpwwwsunsetcomgardenclimate-zonessunset-climate-zone-san-diego-area-00418000067314

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant Sunset Western Garden Book Specific Plant Info bull Water usage bull Mature Size bull Cultivars bull Growing requirements

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Explore Design as 2 parts Physical site design

bull How the space is arranged location of major elements

Planting design and placement bull How the space is filled with plants for effective design

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Putting It Together Size your plants bull Draw at Mature Size to match Bubble Diagram bull Avoid overplanting bull Allow room to grow bull Understand you may

need to edit and thin later

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Putting It Together Hydrozoning bull Group plants with like water needs together

according to irrigation zone bull Do not put water needy plants next to low-water

plants bull Research

bull Water Use Classification of Landscape Species (WUCOLS) rating

bull Plant palettes bull Sunset Western

Step 4 Design Plant Placement

Remember Drawing in Scale Accurate proportion using a standard measurement to represent one foot

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale bull Determine the mature size of the plant bull Use the mature size bull Find appropriate circle

on template

bull Example bull Bush is 3rsquo at maturity bull In 14 scale use 34rdquo

diameter circle

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale bull Pencil in the plants for your space bull At 14rdquo scale = 1rsquo- 0rdquo

bull 3rsquo diameter shrub drawn as 34rdquo diameter circle

bull 12rsquo canopy tree drawn as 3rdquo diameter circle

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Anatomy of an Irrigation System

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Pressure Test bull Use meter on last head on valve

bull Range should be between 25 psi and 40 psi

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Pressure Regulation

At the point of connection (POC) At the head At the valve

Sprays Low Pressure

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Donuts formed by poor coverage

Sprays High Pressure

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Misting

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Overhead or Drip

Choose Overhead Spray for bull Large areas of turf replacement ground cover

(ie dymondia Beach Strawberry etc) bull The existing overhead system has good existing

coverage Choose Drip for bull Small oddly shaped planting areas bull Mixing of plants with differing water requirements in

the same valve area

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of Efficient Overhead Spray bull Simple to retrofit existing spray hardware bull Can match precipitation rate of drip bull Simpler to troubleshoot than drip bull May provide better coverage for groundcover

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of Drip Systems bull Drip is the most efficient

irrigation delivery type

bull Reduces weed growth by targeted water application

bull Prevents runoff and erosion

bull Low precipitation rate

bull No trenching means less digging

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of In-Line Drip Emitters

bull Provide consistent precipitation rate throughout line

bull Less prone to clogging and damage than micro spray

bull Easy to install

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Filters

At the head At the valve

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Drip Retrofit Systems bull Replace existing pop-ups with

retrofit such as Rainbird R-1800

bull Use subsurface tubing with emitter valves not micro spray and 14rdquospaghetti lines

bull Cover with mulch

Step 4 Design Irrigation

In-line Drip

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Irrigation Plan bull Create an irrigation plan based on your completed planting

plan and hydrozones bull Select a category of irrigation (rotor drip etchellip) bull Prepare a materials list and fill in spaces on your legend

(components and quantity)

Step 4 Design Irrigation

What is a Controller Program

bull A set of instructions stored in the controller

bull Different irrigation schedules bull Irrigation days ndash how often bull Start times ndash at what time bull Water times ndash how long

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Water Efficient Control Equipment bull Smart Controllers bull Rain and ETo Sensors bull Moisture Sensors

Smart Controllers Moisture Sensors

Rain and ETo Sensors

How much water does your landscape need

hellip It depends

Step 4 Design Irrigation

bull Soil Texture bull Precipitation Rate bull Plant Demand

Irrigation Scheduling Internet BeWaterWisecom

Step 4 Design Irrigation

1 Prepare the site

bull Cut down tall weeds bull Remove woody or invasive plants bull (warm season turf) bull Flag sprinkler heads bull Soak the area with water

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

2 Edging Mounding amp Contouring

bull Make room for the mulch Cut lawn 12 inches away from concrete to 3rdquo below concrete level

bull Create mounds with removed sod by facing turf side down or discard removed sod

bull Grade as needed

Manual ldquoGrubbingrdquo Gas Powered

Sod Cutter

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

3 Ensure Irrigation of Trees and Large plants bull Add bubblers or drip irrigation if needed

In-line drip irrigation can be expanded as tree grows Bubbler Head Drip Irrigation

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

4 Plant Large Plants bull 5 gallon and larger

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

5 Add a weed barrier bull NOT weed cloth (except under rock) bull Newspaper or cardboard bull Overlap by 6-8 inches bull Cover all ground except where

there are plants

Paper amp Cardboard Weed Barrier Do NOT use weed cloth

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Notify your neighbors first

Weed Barrier Newspaper amp Cardboard

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

6 Layer bull 1-2rdquo of compost bull 4-5rdquo of Soil Building Mulch (tree trimmerrsquos chipped etc) bull Pull compost and mulch away from plant crowns and trunks

Timing bull Traditional Allow 3 - 5 months

for composting to complete process then plant

bull Fast Plant before completion by digging through layers

Sheet Mulching

(4rdquo+)

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

bull Rule of thumb for coverage 1 13 Cu Yd covers100 sf 4rdquo depth

Know your Turf Type to Effectively Remove

Turf Type Dormant Season

Active Season

Growth form

Seeds Common Types

Kill Method

Cool Season

Winter

Summer

Small tuffs

Dwarf Tall Fescue (common locally) Perennial Ryegrass Annual Ryegrass Blue Grass

Sheet Mulch

Warm Season

Winter Summer

Creeping Stolons

Bermuda grass Zoysia grass St Augustine Grass Kikuyu grass

Solarization or Chemical Followed by Sheet Mulching

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods bull Herbicides

bull Cannot be killed with Chemicals when dormant bull Spray herbicides when actively growing bull Repeat application

bull Non-toxic herbicide products

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods

bull Complete Sod Removal bull Sod goes to landfill

cannot be recycled

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Contouring for Dry Stream

Step 5 Implementation Contouring

Contouring Landscape Fabric First Cobbles Added

Completed

Step 5 Implementation Sequence

Do It Yourself or Professional Contractor What is right for you bull Tradeoff Cost vs Labor + Time bull Option Be the General Contractor yourself Installation or Repair bull California Landscape Contractors Association (CLCA)

httpwwwclcasandiegoorg bull Certified Irrigation Professional wwwIrrigationorg bull Contractors State License Board (CSLB)

httpwwwcslbcagovConsumers bull YouTube Instructional Videos

Step 6 Maintenance Irrigation

Irrigation Maintenance bull Adjust run time for season

bull 1 Winter bull 2 Fall amp Spring bull 3 Summer

bull Check for leaks and fix leaks promptly bull Flush drip systems and check filters to

reduce clogging bull Adjust sprayheads to prevent

overspray on hardscape

Step 6 Maintenance Plants

Plant Maintenance

bull Amend soil with compost and mulch regularly bull Remove weeds bull Monitor plant health bull Minimize the use of

non- organic chemicals bull Start with a hard spray

of water bull Use insecticidal soap

or other non-toxic pest killer

QUESTIONS

Apply for the WaterSmart Landscape Makeover Series

httplandscapemakeoverwatersmartsdorg Presentation Slides at httpwwwwatersmartsdorgprogramswatersmart-landscape-design-homeowners-workshop

  • Slide Number 1
  • San Diego County Water Authority
  • Slide Number 3
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  • Before
  • After
  • Personal Goals
  • Slide Number 11
  • Why Remove Turf
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
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  • WaterSmart Landscapes
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Design Process Overview
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Implementation Overview
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Slide Number 38
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
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  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
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  • Water Uptake by Plant Roots
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Slide Number 48
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  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
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  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
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  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Observations
  • Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
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  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
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  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
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  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Find Your Sunset Western Zone
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Plant Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
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  • Anatomy of an Irrigation System
  • Slide Number 131
  • Sprays Low Pressure
  • Sprays High Pressure
  • Slide Number 134
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Before

After

How many of you are here to hellip

bull Reduce your water use bull Learn which plants to use bull Get curb appeal bull Get a planting plan bull Learn how to retrofit irrigation bull Reduce maintenance

Personal Goals

MAKEOVER SERIES WaterSmart Landscape

Course Goals Teach Homeowners to

1 Identify Your Landscape Target 2 Create a Basic Plot Plan 3 Evaluate Your Site 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape 5 Implement Your Plan 6 Care for Your WaterSmart Landscape

Register httplandscapemakeoverwatersmartsdorg

60 50 40 30 20 10 0

Why Remove Turf Regional Perspective Turfrsquos Water Needs vs Annual Rainfall

Required Zone 6

Additional Water Required

Ave Yearly Rainfall

Case Study 1

After Installation

Case Study 1

After Approximately 6 months after installation

Case Study 1

After Approximately 1 year after installation

Case Study 1

After Approximately 2 years after installation

Case Study 1

Case Study 1

Close Up Details

WaterSmart Landscapes

Before

After

Base Plan

Finished Planting Plan

Bubble Diagram Functional

Hardscape amp Preliminary Planting Plan

LID Plan

Soil amp Site Analysis

Irrigation Plan

Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Design Process Overview

Identify Your Target

Demolition Contouring Soil Prep

Irrigation Plant Placement

Planting Plan

Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Implementation Overview

Installed Two Years Later

If you donrsquot know where yoursquore

going anywhere will do

Landscape Target Factors

bull Turf Area bull Plant Selection bull Irrigation Efficiency

Step 1 Identify Your Landscape Target

PLANT FACTOR- represents the estimated percent or portion of supplemental water needed relative to the Eto value of particular location

Source Landscape Plants for California Gardens by Bob Perry

Step 1 Identify Your Landscape Target

Plant Selection

Turf

Natives amp Mediterranean Plants

Irrigation Efficiency

Obsolete Conventional Overhead Spray Heads

Medium Rotator Nozzles

High In-Line Drip emitters Bubblers

Step 1 Identify Your Landscape Target

Use Pages 8 and 9 in your Homeownerrsquos Guide

Step 1 Identify Your Landscape Target

Two Factors bull Irrigation Efficiency

bull Plant Selection

Basic Plot Plan A scale drawing of the property drawn in accurate proportion using a standard measurement to represent one foot

Legend N Arrow Scale 18rdquo = 1rdquo 14rdquo = 1rsquo 110rdquo= 1rsquo

Step 2 Create a Basic Plot Plan

Step 2 Create a Basic Plot Plan

Scales Architectural and Engineering

Standard Size Properties 14 Scale 14rdquo = 1rsquo or 1rdquo = 4rsquo 18 Scale 18rdquo = 1rsquo or 1rdquo = 8rsquo

Large Size Properties 110 Scale 1rdquo = 10rsquo 120 Scale 1rdquo = 20

Step 2 Create a Basic Plot Plan

Measure your property bull Start with one dominant point to measure from (ie a wall corner) bull Locate features that stay (walls hardscape trees fences etc) bull Alternate use outside source (Property Description Google Earth)

Step 2 Create a Basic Plot Plan

Using Graph Paper bull Select grid paper to match scale bull Draw in scale on grid paper bull Align ldquo0rdquo and measure bull Add Legend

bull Scale bull N arrow

frac14rdquo=1rsquo0rdquo

Step 2 Plot Plan Alternative

Without putting it on paper Flag Method bull Mark flags with selected

plants and size bull Place flags for each plant

Step 2 Plot Plan Alternative

Without putting it on paper Flag Method (contrsquod) bull Plan amp measure for

mature plants bull Rearrange as needed bull Count to create plant list bull Plant according to flags

Tecate Divide

What is a Watershed bull A watershed is the area of land

where all of the water that falls in it and drains off of it goes to a common outlet

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed

You live in a Watershed Benefits to Using a Watershed Approach to Landscaping

bull Improves environment bull Protects our waters bull Preserves our coast bull Reduces Beach Closures

from pollution bull Saves water in landscape bull Saves energy used in water

transport

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed

Your yard is a Mini-Watershed Map your drainage

bull Where does it flow from bull Where does it flow to bull Gutter Storm Drains Ocean

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed

Homework

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Soil Why Do We Care

bull Soil can cleanse water bull Soil can store water bull Soil influences everything related to water

bull Infiltration bull Holding capacity bull Movement bull Irrigation scheduling

bull Mineral

bull Organic

bull Pore Space

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

bull Mineral

bull Organic

bull Pore Space

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Soil Texture Particle

Type Water

Movement (Drainage)

Water Holding

Nutrient Holding

Sand Fast No No

Silt

Medium Medium Medium

Clay

Slow Yes once wet

Rich

Loam Mixture of all particle types

Medium

Yes

Yes

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Determining Soil Texture bull Soil Sampling Dig a hole

bull Remove mulch or surface matter bull Dig down approx 6rdquo bull Take sample from side of hole

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Determining Soil Texture bull ldquoThein Feel Testrdquo

bull Wet the soil sample to playdough consistency

bull Make a ball and poke it bull Does it fall apart bull Does it hold together

bull Squeeze a ribbon bull Less than 1 inch bull Between 1 inch and 2 inches bull More than 2 inches

bull Wet it excessively and feel it bull Is it slippery bull Is it gritty

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

bull Mineral

bull Organic

bull Pore Space

Sustainable Soil

bull Soil Food Web bull Organisms build soil bull Encourage them with

proper organic matter moisture oxygen etc

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Soil Food Web

Bacteria

Weeds

Nematodes

Fungi

Worms

Plants

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

bull Mineral

bull Organic

bull Pore Space

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Soil Aggregation bull Created by bacteria fungi and humic acid from organic matter bull Allows water

bull Infiltration percolation bull storage

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Water moves easily through soil with good structure

Soil Aggregation bull Creates soil pores which contain

OWL Oxyen Water Life

bull Purifies runoff water bull Creates water holding

capacity

Water Uptake by Plant Roots

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Organic Matter bull Reverses compaction bull Improves root penetration bull Improves plant success

Remediating Compaction

bull Add organic matter bull Build the health of the soil food web bull By the way hellip ADD ORGANIC MATTER

bull IN the ground Compost for Soil Amendment when planting

bull ON the ground Mulch after planting

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Compost Soil Amendment Mulch IN ground ON ground

Soil Amendment

bull Use compost when planting bull Small particles

usually less than frac14rdquo bull Mix compost with backfill soil

bull 30 most plants bull 15 natives in disturbed soil

bull Available in bags or bulk

Amending Soil with Compost

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Mulch bull Blanket over soil surface bull Continues to feed the soil as it breaks down bull Adds organic matter in areas already planted bull Prevents

bull Erosion bull Evaporation bull Weeds bull Compaction

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Mulch Types bull Longevity Wood chips or Bark bull Soil Building chipped tree trimmings or coarse compost

bull Varied particle sized bull Texture

bull Water passes through bull Holds in place on slopes and in wind

Brush or Composted Mulch Chipped Mulch Blended Mulch

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Mulch Application bull After planting lay 4rdquo layer on top of soil bull Leave open space around plant stem or crown bull Add additional mulch when areas are thin bull Rule of thumb

bull 1 14 CY covers about 100 sq ft at 4rdquo depth

Brush Mulch Chipped Mulch

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

How does your soil handle water bull Organic matter remediates compaction bull Percolation and infiltration effected by

bull Soil texture bull Soil aggregation bull Layers of compaction or rock

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Soil Drainage and Percolation Test (Homeownerrsquos Guide)

Day 1 1 Dig one cubic foot hole (12rdquox12rdquox12rdquo) 2 Fill the hole with water to saturate the soil 3 Let drain overnight

Day 2 1 Lay a stick over the hole 2 Refill the hole with water to the

level of the stick 3 Wait one hour 4 Measure how far the water level has

dropped to determine the infiltration rate per hour

Note Use the soil from the hole to do a worm count amp test the texture of your soil

Homework Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Soil Drainage Field Percolation Test Inches per Hr Drainage Solutions

Less than 1rdquo

Add organics Create mounds Select tolerant plants

1rdquo- 3rdquo

More than 4rdquo

Add organics Create mounds Select tolerant plants

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

First Flush bull First rain after dry period bull Washes off pollutants deposited

during dry period bull Discharge of higher concentrations

of pollutants in early part of a storm (relative to the later part of the storm)

bull 1000 SF roof has bull 372 gallons for 85 24 Hr Storm

at 6 inches of rainfall

bull Soil is important tool for management of First Flush

372 gallons

per 1000 SF 85 Storm

50 CF

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

First Flush Can the polluted water be cleaned

YES Healthy soil breaks down pollutants Can the water be utilized

YES It can be stored in bull Soil bull Rain Barrels bull Cisterns

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

First Seasonal Flush Subsequent Storm Event

Old Town San Diego

Storm Water Requirements for Water Quality Treatment You can be sustainable by incorporating features in your landscape plan such as

bull Rain barrels bull Dry stream beds with basins

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Design Capture Volume (DCV) Impermeable bull Roofs Concrete

Asphalt Grouted Pavers

Semi-permeable bull DG Cobble Gravel

Compacted Soil

Permeable bull Landscape areas

Amended or Mulched Soils

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

non-permeable

semi-permeable

permeable

Design Capture Volume (LID) bull Formula for on-site Design Capture Volume (DCV) for Runoff Factors 85th

percentile 24 Hr Storm

bull DCV = C x d x A x (43560 SFacre x 112 inft) DCV = C x d x A x 3630 conversion from acres to SF and to CF

bull DCV = Design Capture Volume in cubic feet bull C = Runoff Factors

Impermeable 09 Semi- permeable 03 Landscape areas 01

bull d = 85th Percentile Storm average regional 06

bull A = Tributary area in acres bull 43560 SF X 112 is conversion to CF

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

First Flush Techniques bull Keep water on site bull Slow-Store-Spread-Sink

bull Slow down the speed of the flow bull Store in basins bull Spread over wider area bull Sink into healthy soil

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

First Flush Techniques Pitfalls amp Problems

bull Drainage must be at least

5 -10rsquo from buildings and hardscape

bull Expansive clay soil bull Poor percolation

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

First Flush Techniques Dry Stream

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

10rsquo from hardscape

First Flush Techniques Dry Stream

bull Dry Stream

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

bull 10rsquo minimum from hardscape bull Optional permeable landscape fabric beneath rock

First Flush Techniques Rain Barrel bull Install with Diverter to control

overflow bull Be sure to plan for overflow if

not tied to drainage system bull Check WaterSmartSDOrg for

current incentives

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

First Flush Techniques Infiltration Trench

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

10rsquo from hardscape

First Flush Techniques Dry Well

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

10rsquo from hardscape

First Flush Techniques bull What Volume is needed Convert Gallons into Cubic Feet 372 Gallons from 6 Inch Rain Event 372 Gallons 748 = 50 Cubic Feet Depth of Storage Area in Inches = CF of Water divide (SF of Storage Area divide 12) Be aware of setbacks from buildings and impediments such as tree roots

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Observations

Site Observations bull Starting point of a successful design bull Take photos bull Assess existing situation

1 LID Conditions 2 Structural Conditions 3 Design Considerations 4 Growing Conditions

Landscape design and other design areas

bull Similarities bull Same basic elements amp principles

bull Differences bull Three-dimensional bull Living bull Seasonal amp ever changing

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Aesthetics Balance Symmetrical Balance

both sides even or visually identical - a mirror image Formal

Asymmetrical Balance

different-sized elements balance one another by having equal visual weight Informal

SYMMETRICAL BALANCE

ASYMMETRICAL BALANCE

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Proportion

bull Relative size of objects within the composition Large tree can make a house appear smaller

bull Most SoCal homes are out of scale to their lots

Aesthetics Proportion

Plantings may grow out of scale

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Color Most powerful of art elements Establish harmony

bull Soothing low contrast monochromatic cool bull Energizing contrast complimentary warm

SECONDARY COLORS PRIMARY COLORS TERTIARY COLORS

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Color Simple Color Harmony

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Contrast bull Provides interest and impact bull Creates Focal Points and catches the eye bull Contrast plant textures values and colors

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Unity bull Provides cohesive calm bull Repeat plant selections throughout the plan

including both sides of driveway

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Curb Appeal Billboard Effect bull Groups or drifts of plants catch the moving eye bull High contrast bull Simple

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Curb Appeal Path to the door bull Direct line of sight

or visual cues bull Generous path

welcomes guests bull No over grown areas

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Curb Appeal Path to the door bull Direct line of sight

or visual cues bull Generous path

welcomes guests bull No over grown areas

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Plant Functions in Design Climate Mitigation

bull Tradeoffs bull Deciduous Evergreen bull View vs Temperature

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Euphorbia cotinifolia Caribbean Copper Plant

Plant Functions in Design Security bull Thorns as a

deterrent

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Plant Functions in Design Privacy

bull Screen ugly views or create privacy bull Pick a cultivar that doesnrsquot need frequent pruning

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Podocarpus macrophyllus maki Shubby Yew

Pittosporum tenufolium lsquoSilver Sheenrsquo

Explore Design as 2 parts

bull Shaping Spaces bull How will you use the space

bull space arrangement location of major elements bull Design in 3D bull Form follows Function

bull Planting design bull How the space is filled with plants for effective

design

Step 4 Design Functional Design

How will you use your space Is your space an Outdoor Room a Passageway or a Garden

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Outdoor Rooms bull Walls

bull Do NOT need to be solid to create sense of enclosure

bull Floor bull Flagstone DG mulch

or groundcover

bull Ceilings bull can be canopies or arbors

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Passageway bull Way-finding or easy to follow bull Open path for curb appeal bull ldquoPeek-a-viewrdquo for mystery

Step 4 Design Functional Design

View Garden bull Enjoy from a distance bull Treat as a canvas bull Include paths for maintenance amp strolling

Step 4 Design Functional Design

View Garden Borrowed Views

Step 4 Design Functional Design

View Garden Created Views

bull Use an accent feature to create a focal point

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Design in 3D Create vertical dimension with

bull Layered planting

Background 6rsquo+ Middleground 4rsquo+-

Foreground 0-12rdquo

for islands

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function bull How will the space be used

bull What activities will occur there bull Active Uses

cooking eating entertaining sports play pool pets food bull Passive Uses

resting meditation viewing bull Does the current layout ldquoworkrdquo or does it need to

change to be more functional bull Lose the bed lines

bull Donrsquot think of your planting bed as a separate area hellip plan the entire space

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Create a Functional Bubble Plan bull Think

bull How the space could be used NOT how it IS used

bull Will it be an outdoor room garden or pathway

bull Do you want add bull Seating areas bull Pathways through

planting ldquoislandsrdquo bull Meander through your

yardslope with a circular route

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Think outside the box

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Create a Functional Bubble Plan bull Think How the space could be used NOT how it IS used

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Is it an Outdoor Room

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

An Outdoor Room with a dry stream bed

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Is it a Passageway

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Is it a Garden

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape Create a Planting Area Bubble Plan

bull Show basic planting areas bull Locate planting heights of

bull High bull Medium bull Low

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape Complete your Functional Bubble Plan

bull Sketch circulation paths and gathering areas

bull Show planting areas and height Create your Hardscape Plan

bull Check hardscape in place and correct bull Add desired elements

Include bull Hardscape walkways drive walls

patios etc bull Fences and walls bull Elements fountains pots arbors

rocks etc bull Planting areas

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Creating Your Plant Palette bull How to Choose

bull What do you like bull Climate appropriate bull Place appropriate bull Does it fill a design function

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Climate Appropriate Plants Leaves are

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Leathery Small

Silvery Solar tracking

Climate Appropriate Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes Homeownerrsquos Guide and Notebook

bull Mediterranean bull Asian bull Tropical bull Contemporary bull Native bull Shade bull Groundcover options

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Mediterranean

CC BY 20 Karen Roe

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Lavender Rosemary

Olives

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Asian

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Iris douglasiana Dietes African Iris Nandina

Juniperus Juniper

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Tropical

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Lantana Alstroemeria

Strelitzia Bird of Paradise Euphorbia milii Crown of Thorns

Bromeliads

Plumeria

Bougainvillea Geraniums Bird of Paradise

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Contemporary

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Anigozanthos Kangaroo Paw Assorted Succulents

Fire Sticks Kalanchoe thyrisifolia Agave Attenuata

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

California Natives

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Heteromeles arbutifolia Toyon

Romneya coulteri Matilija Poppy

Epilobium California Fushia

Saliva clevelandii Cleveland Sage

A note about Natives hellip WaterSmart Plant Palettes

California Natives bull Adapted for our climate soils bull Provide habitat and attract wildlife

Native plants need

bull Little or no summer water bull Little or no fertilizer bull No pesticides bull Less maintenance

Some native plants are summer deciduous

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Shade Plants for Dry Areas (See Notebook)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Bromeliads Clivia Dianella variegata Schefflera arboricola variegata

Walkable Groundcover Options Dymondia margaretae (Silver Carpet)

Lippia nodiflora (Kurapia)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Flat Green Groundcover Options Fragaria chiloensis (Beach Strawberry)

Achillea millefolium (Yarrow)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Mature Size Plant Research the ldquoFinished Sizerdquo

Agave americana marginata

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Mature Size Plant Pick the right size cultivar for the right place

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Carissa macrocarpa Natal Plum Species lsquoBoxwood Beautyrsquo lsquoGreen Carpetrsquo

8rsquo x 8rsquo 2rsquo x 2rsquo 1rsquo ndash 1 frac12rsquo x 4rsquo

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Growing Conditions Exposure

bull Soil type bull Drainage

Full Shade Full Sun

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Water Requirements Water Use Landscape Coefficient of Landscape Species WUCOLS South Coastal South Inland

Plant Search httpucanredusitesWUCOLSPlant_Search_Instructions

Escondido Rancho Bernardo San Marcos Poway Lakeside Ramona

San Diego Chula Vista Del Mar La Jolla Carlsbad Oceanside Vista El Cajon

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant

WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant

Sunset Western Garden Book Specific Plant Info bull Water usage bull Mature Size bull Cultivars bull Growing conditions

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Find Your Sunset Western Zone Zone 24

bull Mild maritime climate mild winters cool summers rarely freezes

Zone 23 bull Warmer than Zone 24

usually frost-free Zone 21

bull A mix of maritime amp continental influence colder in winter

httpwwwsunsetcomgardenclimate-zonessunset-climate-zone-san-diego-area-00418000067314

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant Sunset Western Garden Book Specific Plant Info bull Water usage bull Mature Size bull Cultivars bull Growing requirements

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Explore Design as 2 parts Physical site design

bull How the space is arranged location of major elements

Planting design and placement bull How the space is filled with plants for effective design

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Putting It Together Size your plants bull Draw at Mature Size to match Bubble Diagram bull Avoid overplanting bull Allow room to grow bull Understand you may

need to edit and thin later

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Putting It Together Hydrozoning bull Group plants with like water needs together

according to irrigation zone bull Do not put water needy plants next to low-water

plants bull Research

bull Water Use Classification of Landscape Species (WUCOLS) rating

bull Plant palettes bull Sunset Western

Step 4 Design Plant Placement

Remember Drawing in Scale Accurate proportion using a standard measurement to represent one foot

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale bull Determine the mature size of the plant bull Use the mature size bull Find appropriate circle

on template

bull Example bull Bush is 3rsquo at maturity bull In 14 scale use 34rdquo

diameter circle

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale bull Pencil in the plants for your space bull At 14rdquo scale = 1rsquo- 0rdquo

bull 3rsquo diameter shrub drawn as 34rdquo diameter circle

bull 12rsquo canopy tree drawn as 3rdquo diameter circle

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Anatomy of an Irrigation System

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Pressure Test bull Use meter on last head on valve

bull Range should be between 25 psi and 40 psi

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Pressure Regulation

At the point of connection (POC) At the head At the valve

Sprays Low Pressure

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Donuts formed by poor coverage

Sprays High Pressure

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Misting

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Overhead or Drip

Choose Overhead Spray for bull Large areas of turf replacement ground cover

(ie dymondia Beach Strawberry etc) bull The existing overhead system has good existing

coverage Choose Drip for bull Small oddly shaped planting areas bull Mixing of plants with differing water requirements in

the same valve area

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of Efficient Overhead Spray bull Simple to retrofit existing spray hardware bull Can match precipitation rate of drip bull Simpler to troubleshoot than drip bull May provide better coverage for groundcover

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of Drip Systems bull Drip is the most efficient

irrigation delivery type

bull Reduces weed growth by targeted water application

bull Prevents runoff and erosion

bull Low precipitation rate

bull No trenching means less digging

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of In-Line Drip Emitters

bull Provide consistent precipitation rate throughout line

bull Less prone to clogging and damage than micro spray

bull Easy to install

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Filters

At the head At the valve

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Drip Retrofit Systems bull Replace existing pop-ups with

retrofit such as Rainbird R-1800

bull Use subsurface tubing with emitter valves not micro spray and 14rdquospaghetti lines

bull Cover with mulch

Step 4 Design Irrigation

In-line Drip

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Irrigation Plan bull Create an irrigation plan based on your completed planting

plan and hydrozones bull Select a category of irrigation (rotor drip etchellip) bull Prepare a materials list and fill in spaces on your legend

(components and quantity)

Step 4 Design Irrigation

What is a Controller Program

bull A set of instructions stored in the controller

bull Different irrigation schedules bull Irrigation days ndash how often bull Start times ndash at what time bull Water times ndash how long

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Water Efficient Control Equipment bull Smart Controllers bull Rain and ETo Sensors bull Moisture Sensors

Smart Controllers Moisture Sensors

Rain and ETo Sensors

How much water does your landscape need

hellip It depends

Step 4 Design Irrigation

bull Soil Texture bull Precipitation Rate bull Plant Demand

Irrigation Scheduling Internet BeWaterWisecom

Step 4 Design Irrigation

1 Prepare the site

bull Cut down tall weeds bull Remove woody or invasive plants bull (warm season turf) bull Flag sprinkler heads bull Soak the area with water

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

2 Edging Mounding amp Contouring

bull Make room for the mulch Cut lawn 12 inches away from concrete to 3rdquo below concrete level

bull Create mounds with removed sod by facing turf side down or discard removed sod

bull Grade as needed

Manual ldquoGrubbingrdquo Gas Powered

Sod Cutter

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

3 Ensure Irrigation of Trees and Large plants bull Add bubblers or drip irrigation if needed

In-line drip irrigation can be expanded as tree grows Bubbler Head Drip Irrigation

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

4 Plant Large Plants bull 5 gallon and larger

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

5 Add a weed barrier bull NOT weed cloth (except under rock) bull Newspaper or cardboard bull Overlap by 6-8 inches bull Cover all ground except where

there are plants

Paper amp Cardboard Weed Barrier Do NOT use weed cloth

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Notify your neighbors first

Weed Barrier Newspaper amp Cardboard

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

6 Layer bull 1-2rdquo of compost bull 4-5rdquo of Soil Building Mulch (tree trimmerrsquos chipped etc) bull Pull compost and mulch away from plant crowns and trunks

Timing bull Traditional Allow 3 - 5 months

for composting to complete process then plant

bull Fast Plant before completion by digging through layers

Sheet Mulching

(4rdquo+)

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

bull Rule of thumb for coverage 1 13 Cu Yd covers100 sf 4rdquo depth

Know your Turf Type to Effectively Remove

Turf Type Dormant Season

Active Season

Growth form

Seeds Common Types

Kill Method

Cool Season

Winter

Summer

Small tuffs

Dwarf Tall Fescue (common locally) Perennial Ryegrass Annual Ryegrass Blue Grass

Sheet Mulch

Warm Season

Winter Summer

Creeping Stolons

Bermuda grass Zoysia grass St Augustine Grass Kikuyu grass

Solarization or Chemical Followed by Sheet Mulching

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods bull Herbicides

bull Cannot be killed with Chemicals when dormant bull Spray herbicides when actively growing bull Repeat application

bull Non-toxic herbicide products

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods

bull Complete Sod Removal bull Sod goes to landfill

cannot be recycled

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Contouring for Dry Stream

Step 5 Implementation Contouring

Contouring Landscape Fabric First Cobbles Added

Completed

Step 5 Implementation Sequence

Do It Yourself or Professional Contractor What is right for you bull Tradeoff Cost vs Labor + Time bull Option Be the General Contractor yourself Installation or Repair bull California Landscape Contractors Association (CLCA)

httpwwwclcasandiegoorg bull Certified Irrigation Professional wwwIrrigationorg bull Contractors State License Board (CSLB)

httpwwwcslbcagovConsumers bull YouTube Instructional Videos

Step 6 Maintenance Irrigation

Irrigation Maintenance bull Adjust run time for season

bull 1 Winter bull 2 Fall amp Spring bull 3 Summer

bull Check for leaks and fix leaks promptly bull Flush drip systems and check filters to

reduce clogging bull Adjust sprayheads to prevent

overspray on hardscape

Step 6 Maintenance Plants

Plant Maintenance

bull Amend soil with compost and mulch regularly bull Remove weeds bull Monitor plant health bull Minimize the use of

non- organic chemicals bull Start with a hard spray

of water bull Use insecticidal soap

or other non-toxic pest killer

QUESTIONS

Apply for the WaterSmart Landscape Makeover Series

httplandscapemakeoverwatersmartsdorg Presentation Slides at httpwwwwatersmartsdorgprogramswatersmart-landscape-design-homeowners-workshop

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  • Before
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  • Personal Goals
  • Slide Number 11
  • Why Remove Turf
  • Case Study 1
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  • WaterSmart Landscapes
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Design Process Overview
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Implementation Overview
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
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  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
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  • Water Uptake by Plant Roots
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
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  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Observations
  • Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
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  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
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  • Find Your Sunset Western Zone
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
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Population

Jobs

Gross Domestic Product

San Diego County 1990 vs 2015

21 Potable Water Use

39 Gallons per Capita

Before

After

How many of you are here to hellip

bull Reduce your water use bull Learn which plants to use bull Get curb appeal bull Get a planting plan bull Learn how to retrofit irrigation bull Reduce maintenance

Personal Goals

MAKEOVER SERIES WaterSmart Landscape

Course Goals Teach Homeowners to

1 Identify Your Landscape Target 2 Create a Basic Plot Plan 3 Evaluate Your Site 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape 5 Implement Your Plan 6 Care for Your WaterSmart Landscape

Register httplandscapemakeoverwatersmartsdorg

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Why Remove Turf Regional Perspective Turfrsquos Water Needs vs Annual Rainfall

Required Zone 6

Additional Water Required

Ave Yearly Rainfall

Case Study 1

After Installation

Case Study 1

After Approximately 6 months after installation

Case Study 1

After Approximately 1 year after installation

Case Study 1

After Approximately 2 years after installation

Case Study 1

Case Study 1

Close Up Details

WaterSmart Landscapes

Before

After

Base Plan

Finished Planting Plan

Bubble Diagram Functional

Hardscape amp Preliminary Planting Plan

LID Plan

Soil amp Site Analysis

Irrigation Plan

Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Design Process Overview

Identify Your Target

Demolition Contouring Soil Prep

Irrigation Plant Placement

Planting Plan

Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Implementation Overview

Installed Two Years Later

If you donrsquot know where yoursquore

going anywhere will do

Landscape Target Factors

bull Turf Area bull Plant Selection bull Irrigation Efficiency

Step 1 Identify Your Landscape Target

PLANT FACTOR- represents the estimated percent or portion of supplemental water needed relative to the Eto value of particular location

Source Landscape Plants for California Gardens by Bob Perry

Step 1 Identify Your Landscape Target

Plant Selection

Turf

Natives amp Mediterranean Plants

Irrigation Efficiency

Obsolete Conventional Overhead Spray Heads

Medium Rotator Nozzles

High In-Line Drip emitters Bubblers

Step 1 Identify Your Landscape Target

Use Pages 8 and 9 in your Homeownerrsquos Guide

Step 1 Identify Your Landscape Target

Two Factors bull Irrigation Efficiency

bull Plant Selection

Basic Plot Plan A scale drawing of the property drawn in accurate proportion using a standard measurement to represent one foot

Legend N Arrow Scale 18rdquo = 1rdquo 14rdquo = 1rsquo 110rdquo= 1rsquo

Step 2 Create a Basic Plot Plan

Step 2 Create a Basic Plot Plan

Scales Architectural and Engineering

Standard Size Properties 14 Scale 14rdquo = 1rsquo or 1rdquo = 4rsquo 18 Scale 18rdquo = 1rsquo or 1rdquo = 8rsquo

Large Size Properties 110 Scale 1rdquo = 10rsquo 120 Scale 1rdquo = 20

Step 2 Create a Basic Plot Plan

Measure your property bull Start with one dominant point to measure from (ie a wall corner) bull Locate features that stay (walls hardscape trees fences etc) bull Alternate use outside source (Property Description Google Earth)

Step 2 Create a Basic Plot Plan

Using Graph Paper bull Select grid paper to match scale bull Draw in scale on grid paper bull Align ldquo0rdquo and measure bull Add Legend

bull Scale bull N arrow

frac14rdquo=1rsquo0rdquo

Step 2 Plot Plan Alternative

Without putting it on paper Flag Method bull Mark flags with selected

plants and size bull Place flags for each plant

Step 2 Plot Plan Alternative

Without putting it on paper Flag Method (contrsquod) bull Plan amp measure for

mature plants bull Rearrange as needed bull Count to create plant list bull Plant according to flags

Tecate Divide

What is a Watershed bull A watershed is the area of land

where all of the water that falls in it and drains off of it goes to a common outlet

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed

You live in a Watershed Benefits to Using a Watershed Approach to Landscaping

bull Improves environment bull Protects our waters bull Preserves our coast bull Reduces Beach Closures

from pollution bull Saves water in landscape bull Saves energy used in water

transport

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed

Your yard is a Mini-Watershed Map your drainage

bull Where does it flow from bull Where does it flow to bull Gutter Storm Drains Ocean

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed

Homework

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Soil Why Do We Care

bull Soil can cleanse water bull Soil can store water bull Soil influences everything related to water

bull Infiltration bull Holding capacity bull Movement bull Irrigation scheduling

bull Mineral

bull Organic

bull Pore Space

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

bull Mineral

bull Organic

bull Pore Space

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Soil Texture Particle

Type Water

Movement (Drainage)

Water Holding

Nutrient Holding

Sand Fast No No

Silt

Medium Medium Medium

Clay

Slow Yes once wet

Rich

Loam Mixture of all particle types

Medium

Yes

Yes

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Determining Soil Texture bull Soil Sampling Dig a hole

bull Remove mulch or surface matter bull Dig down approx 6rdquo bull Take sample from side of hole

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Determining Soil Texture bull ldquoThein Feel Testrdquo

bull Wet the soil sample to playdough consistency

bull Make a ball and poke it bull Does it fall apart bull Does it hold together

bull Squeeze a ribbon bull Less than 1 inch bull Between 1 inch and 2 inches bull More than 2 inches

bull Wet it excessively and feel it bull Is it slippery bull Is it gritty

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

bull Mineral

bull Organic

bull Pore Space

Sustainable Soil

bull Soil Food Web bull Organisms build soil bull Encourage them with

proper organic matter moisture oxygen etc

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Soil Food Web

Bacteria

Weeds

Nematodes

Fungi

Worms

Plants

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

bull Mineral

bull Organic

bull Pore Space

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Soil Aggregation bull Created by bacteria fungi and humic acid from organic matter bull Allows water

bull Infiltration percolation bull storage

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Water moves easily through soil with good structure

Soil Aggregation bull Creates soil pores which contain

OWL Oxyen Water Life

bull Purifies runoff water bull Creates water holding

capacity

Water Uptake by Plant Roots

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Organic Matter bull Reverses compaction bull Improves root penetration bull Improves plant success

Remediating Compaction

bull Add organic matter bull Build the health of the soil food web bull By the way hellip ADD ORGANIC MATTER

bull IN the ground Compost for Soil Amendment when planting

bull ON the ground Mulch after planting

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Compost Soil Amendment Mulch IN ground ON ground

Soil Amendment

bull Use compost when planting bull Small particles

usually less than frac14rdquo bull Mix compost with backfill soil

bull 30 most plants bull 15 natives in disturbed soil

bull Available in bags or bulk

Amending Soil with Compost

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Mulch bull Blanket over soil surface bull Continues to feed the soil as it breaks down bull Adds organic matter in areas already planted bull Prevents

bull Erosion bull Evaporation bull Weeds bull Compaction

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Mulch Types bull Longevity Wood chips or Bark bull Soil Building chipped tree trimmings or coarse compost

bull Varied particle sized bull Texture

bull Water passes through bull Holds in place on slopes and in wind

Brush or Composted Mulch Chipped Mulch Blended Mulch

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Mulch Application bull After planting lay 4rdquo layer on top of soil bull Leave open space around plant stem or crown bull Add additional mulch when areas are thin bull Rule of thumb

bull 1 14 CY covers about 100 sq ft at 4rdquo depth

Brush Mulch Chipped Mulch

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

How does your soil handle water bull Organic matter remediates compaction bull Percolation and infiltration effected by

bull Soil texture bull Soil aggregation bull Layers of compaction or rock

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Soil Drainage and Percolation Test (Homeownerrsquos Guide)

Day 1 1 Dig one cubic foot hole (12rdquox12rdquox12rdquo) 2 Fill the hole with water to saturate the soil 3 Let drain overnight

Day 2 1 Lay a stick over the hole 2 Refill the hole with water to the

level of the stick 3 Wait one hour 4 Measure how far the water level has

dropped to determine the infiltration rate per hour

Note Use the soil from the hole to do a worm count amp test the texture of your soil

Homework Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Soil Drainage Field Percolation Test Inches per Hr Drainage Solutions

Less than 1rdquo

Add organics Create mounds Select tolerant plants

1rdquo- 3rdquo

More than 4rdquo

Add organics Create mounds Select tolerant plants

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

First Flush bull First rain after dry period bull Washes off pollutants deposited

during dry period bull Discharge of higher concentrations

of pollutants in early part of a storm (relative to the later part of the storm)

bull 1000 SF roof has bull 372 gallons for 85 24 Hr Storm

at 6 inches of rainfall

bull Soil is important tool for management of First Flush

372 gallons

per 1000 SF 85 Storm

50 CF

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

First Flush Can the polluted water be cleaned

YES Healthy soil breaks down pollutants Can the water be utilized

YES It can be stored in bull Soil bull Rain Barrels bull Cisterns

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

First Seasonal Flush Subsequent Storm Event

Old Town San Diego

Storm Water Requirements for Water Quality Treatment You can be sustainable by incorporating features in your landscape plan such as

bull Rain barrels bull Dry stream beds with basins

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Design Capture Volume (DCV) Impermeable bull Roofs Concrete

Asphalt Grouted Pavers

Semi-permeable bull DG Cobble Gravel

Compacted Soil

Permeable bull Landscape areas

Amended or Mulched Soils

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

non-permeable

semi-permeable

permeable

Design Capture Volume (LID) bull Formula for on-site Design Capture Volume (DCV) for Runoff Factors 85th

percentile 24 Hr Storm

bull DCV = C x d x A x (43560 SFacre x 112 inft) DCV = C x d x A x 3630 conversion from acres to SF and to CF

bull DCV = Design Capture Volume in cubic feet bull C = Runoff Factors

Impermeable 09 Semi- permeable 03 Landscape areas 01

bull d = 85th Percentile Storm average regional 06

bull A = Tributary area in acres bull 43560 SF X 112 is conversion to CF

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

First Flush Techniques bull Keep water on site bull Slow-Store-Spread-Sink

bull Slow down the speed of the flow bull Store in basins bull Spread over wider area bull Sink into healthy soil

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

First Flush Techniques Pitfalls amp Problems

bull Drainage must be at least

5 -10rsquo from buildings and hardscape

bull Expansive clay soil bull Poor percolation

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

First Flush Techniques Dry Stream

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

10rsquo from hardscape

First Flush Techniques Dry Stream

bull Dry Stream

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

bull 10rsquo minimum from hardscape bull Optional permeable landscape fabric beneath rock

First Flush Techniques Rain Barrel bull Install with Diverter to control

overflow bull Be sure to plan for overflow if

not tied to drainage system bull Check WaterSmartSDOrg for

current incentives

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

First Flush Techniques Infiltration Trench

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

10rsquo from hardscape

First Flush Techniques Dry Well

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

10rsquo from hardscape

First Flush Techniques bull What Volume is needed Convert Gallons into Cubic Feet 372 Gallons from 6 Inch Rain Event 372 Gallons 748 = 50 Cubic Feet Depth of Storage Area in Inches = CF of Water divide (SF of Storage Area divide 12) Be aware of setbacks from buildings and impediments such as tree roots

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Observations

Site Observations bull Starting point of a successful design bull Take photos bull Assess existing situation

1 LID Conditions 2 Structural Conditions 3 Design Considerations 4 Growing Conditions

Landscape design and other design areas

bull Similarities bull Same basic elements amp principles

bull Differences bull Three-dimensional bull Living bull Seasonal amp ever changing

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Aesthetics Balance Symmetrical Balance

both sides even or visually identical - a mirror image Formal

Asymmetrical Balance

different-sized elements balance one another by having equal visual weight Informal

SYMMETRICAL BALANCE

ASYMMETRICAL BALANCE

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Proportion

bull Relative size of objects within the composition Large tree can make a house appear smaller

bull Most SoCal homes are out of scale to their lots

Aesthetics Proportion

Plantings may grow out of scale

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Color Most powerful of art elements Establish harmony

bull Soothing low contrast monochromatic cool bull Energizing contrast complimentary warm

SECONDARY COLORS PRIMARY COLORS TERTIARY COLORS

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Color Simple Color Harmony

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Contrast bull Provides interest and impact bull Creates Focal Points and catches the eye bull Contrast plant textures values and colors

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Unity bull Provides cohesive calm bull Repeat plant selections throughout the plan

including both sides of driveway

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Curb Appeal Billboard Effect bull Groups or drifts of plants catch the moving eye bull High contrast bull Simple

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Curb Appeal Path to the door bull Direct line of sight

or visual cues bull Generous path

welcomes guests bull No over grown areas

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Curb Appeal Path to the door bull Direct line of sight

or visual cues bull Generous path

welcomes guests bull No over grown areas

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Plant Functions in Design Climate Mitigation

bull Tradeoffs bull Deciduous Evergreen bull View vs Temperature

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Euphorbia cotinifolia Caribbean Copper Plant

Plant Functions in Design Security bull Thorns as a

deterrent

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Plant Functions in Design Privacy

bull Screen ugly views or create privacy bull Pick a cultivar that doesnrsquot need frequent pruning

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Podocarpus macrophyllus maki Shubby Yew

Pittosporum tenufolium lsquoSilver Sheenrsquo

Explore Design as 2 parts

bull Shaping Spaces bull How will you use the space

bull space arrangement location of major elements bull Design in 3D bull Form follows Function

bull Planting design bull How the space is filled with plants for effective

design

Step 4 Design Functional Design

How will you use your space Is your space an Outdoor Room a Passageway or a Garden

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Outdoor Rooms bull Walls

bull Do NOT need to be solid to create sense of enclosure

bull Floor bull Flagstone DG mulch

or groundcover

bull Ceilings bull can be canopies or arbors

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Passageway bull Way-finding or easy to follow bull Open path for curb appeal bull ldquoPeek-a-viewrdquo for mystery

Step 4 Design Functional Design

View Garden bull Enjoy from a distance bull Treat as a canvas bull Include paths for maintenance amp strolling

Step 4 Design Functional Design

View Garden Borrowed Views

Step 4 Design Functional Design

View Garden Created Views

bull Use an accent feature to create a focal point

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Design in 3D Create vertical dimension with

bull Layered planting

Background 6rsquo+ Middleground 4rsquo+-

Foreground 0-12rdquo

for islands

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function bull How will the space be used

bull What activities will occur there bull Active Uses

cooking eating entertaining sports play pool pets food bull Passive Uses

resting meditation viewing bull Does the current layout ldquoworkrdquo or does it need to

change to be more functional bull Lose the bed lines

bull Donrsquot think of your planting bed as a separate area hellip plan the entire space

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Create a Functional Bubble Plan bull Think

bull How the space could be used NOT how it IS used

bull Will it be an outdoor room garden or pathway

bull Do you want add bull Seating areas bull Pathways through

planting ldquoislandsrdquo bull Meander through your

yardslope with a circular route

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Think outside the box

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Create a Functional Bubble Plan bull Think How the space could be used NOT how it IS used

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Is it an Outdoor Room

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

An Outdoor Room with a dry stream bed

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Is it a Passageway

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Is it a Garden

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape Create a Planting Area Bubble Plan

bull Show basic planting areas bull Locate planting heights of

bull High bull Medium bull Low

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape Complete your Functional Bubble Plan

bull Sketch circulation paths and gathering areas

bull Show planting areas and height Create your Hardscape Plan

bull Check hardscape in place and correct bull Add desired elements

Include bull Hardscape walkways drive walls

patios etc bull Fences and walls bull Elements fountains pots arbors

rocks etc bull Planting areas

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Creating Your Plant Palette bull How to Choose

bull What do you like bull Climate appropriate bull Place appropriate bull Does it fill a design function

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Climate Appropriate Plants Leaves are

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Leathery Small

Silvery Solar tracking

Climate Appropriate Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes Homeownerrsquos Guide and Notebook

bull Mediterranean bull Asian bull Tropical bull Contemporary bull Native bull Shade bull Groundcover options

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Mediterranean

CC BY 20 Karen Roe

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Lavender Rosemary

Olives

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Asian

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Iris douglasiana Dietes African Iris Nandina

Juniperus Juniper

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Tropical

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Lantana Alstroemeria

Strelitzia Bird of Paradise Euphorbia milii Crown of Thorns

Bromeliads

Plumeria

Bougainvillea Geraniums Bird of Paradise

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Contemporary

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Anigozanthos Kangaroo Paw Assorted Succulents

Fire Sticks Kalanchoe thyrisifolia Agave Attenuata

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

California Natives

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Heteromeles arbutifolia Toyon

Romneya coulteri Matilija Poppy

Epilobium California Fushia

Saliva clevelandii Cleveland Sage

A note about Natives hellip WaterSmart Plant Palettes

California Natives bull Adapted for our climate soils bull Provide habitat and attract wildlife

Native plants need

bull Little or no summer water bull Little or no fertilizer bull No pesticides bull Less maintenance

Some native plants are summer deciduous

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Shade Plants for Dry Areas (See Notebook)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Bromeliads Clivia Dianella variegata Schefflera arboricola variegata

Walkable Groundcover Options Dymondia margaretae (Silver Carpet)

Lippia nodiflora (Kurapia)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Flat Green Groundcover Options Fragaria chiloensis (Beach Strawberry)

Achillea millefolium (Yarrow)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Mature Size Plant Research the ldquoFinished Sizerdquo

Agave americana marginata

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Mature Size Plant Pick the right size cultivar for the right place

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Carissa macrocarpa Natal Plum Species lsquoBoxwood Beautyrsquo lsquoGreen Carpetrsquo

8rsquo x 8rsquo 2rsquo x 2rsquo 1rsquo ndash 1 frac12rsquo x 4rsquo

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Growing Conditions Exposure

bull Soil type bull Drainage

Full Shade Full Sun

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Water Requirements Water Use Landscape Coefficient of Landscape Species WUCOLS South Coastal South Inland

Plant Search httpucanredusitesWUCOLSPlant_Search_Instructions

Escondido Rancho Bernardo San Marcos Poway Lakeside Ramona

San Diego Chula Vista Del Mar La Jolla Carlsbad Oceanside Vista El Cajon

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant

WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant

Sunset Western Garden Book Specific Plant Info bull Water usage bull Mature Size bull Cultivars bull Growing conditions

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Find Your Sunset Western Zone Zone 24

bull Mild maritime climate mild winters cool summers rarely freezes

Zone 23 bull Warmer than Zone 24

usually frost-free Zone 21

bull A mix of maritime amp continental influence colder in winter

httpwwwsunsetcomgardenclimate-zonessunset-climate-zone-san-diego-area-00418000067314

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant Sunset Western Garden Book Specific Plant Info bull Water usage bull Mature Size bull Cultivars bull Growing requirements

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Explore Design as 2 parts Physical site design

bull How the space is arranged location of major elements

Planting design and placement bull How the space is filled with plants for effective design

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Putting It Together Size your plants bull Draw at Mature Size to match Bubble Diagram bull Avoid overplanting bull Allow room to grow bull Understand you may

need to edit and thin later

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Putting It Together Hydrozoning bull Group plants with like water needs together

according to irrigation zone bull Do not put water needy plants next to low-water

plants bull Research

bull Water Use Classification of Landscape Species (WUCOLS) rating

bull Plant palettes bull Sunset Western

Step 4 Design Plant Placement

Remember Drawing in Scale Accurate proportion using a standard measurement to represent one foot

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale bull Determine the mature size of the plant bull Use the mature size bull Find appropriate circle

on template

bull Example bull Bush is 3rsquo at maturity bull In 14 scale use 34rdquo

diameter circle

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale bull Pencil in the plants for your space bull At 14rdquo scale = 1rsquo- 0rdquo

bull 3rsquo diameter shrub drawn as 34rdquo diameter circle

bull 12rsquo canopy tree drawn as 3rdquo diameter circle

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Anatomy of an Irrigation System

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Pressure Test bull Use meter on last head on valve

bull Range should be between 25 psi and 40 psi

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Pressure Regulation

At the point of connection (POC) At the head At the valve

Sprays Low Pressure

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Donuts formed by poor coverage

Sprays High Pressure

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Misting

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Overhead or Drip

Choose Overhead Spray for bull Large areas of turf replacement ground cover

(ie dymondia Beach Strawberry etc) bull The existing overhead system has good existing

coverage Choose Drip for bull Small oddly shaped planting areas bull Mixing of plants with differing water requirements in

the same valve area

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of Efficient Overhead Spray bull Simple to retrofit existing spray hardware bull Can match precipitation rate of drip bull Simpler to troubleshoot than drip bull May provide better coverage for groundcover

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of Drip Systems bull Drip is the most efficient

irrigation delivery type

bull Reduces weed growth by targeted water application

bull Prevents runoff and erosion

bull Low precipitation rate

bull No trenching means less digging

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of In-Line Drip Emitters

bull Provide consistent precipitation rate throughout line

bull Less prone to clogging and damage than micro spray

bull Easy to install

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Filters

At the head At the valve

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Drip Retrofit Systems bull Replace existing pop-ups with

retrofit such as Rainbird R-1800

bull Use subsurface tubing with emitter valves not micro spray and 14rdquospaghetti lines

bull Cover with mulch

Step 4 Design Irrigation

In-line Drip

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Irrigation Plan bull Create an irrigation plan based on your completed planting

plan and hydrozones bull Select a category of irrigation (rotor drip etchellip) bull Prepare a materials list and fill in spaces on your legend

(components and quantity)

Step 4 Design Irrigation

What is a Controller Program

bull A set of instructions stored in the controller

bull Different irrigation schedules bull Irrigation days ndash how often bull Start times ndash at what time bull Water times ndash how long

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Water Efficient Control Equipment bull Smart Controllers bull Rain and ETo Sensors bull Moisture Sensors

Smart Controllers Moisture Sensors

Rain and ETo Sensors

How much water does your landscape need

hellip It depends

Step 4 Design Irrigation

bull Soil Texture bull Precipitation Rate bull Plant Demand

Irrigation Scheduling Internet BeWaterWisecom

Step 4 Design Irrigation

1 Prepare the site

bull Cut down tall weeds bull Remove woody or invasive plants bull (warm season turf) bull Flag sprinkler heads bull Soak the area with water

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

2 Edging Mounding amp Contouring

bull Make room for the mulch Cut lawn 12 inches away from concrete to 3rdquo below concrete level

bull Create mounds with removed sod by facing turf side down or discard removed sod

bull Grade as needed

Manual ldquoGrubbingrdquo Gas Powered

Sod Cutter

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

3 Ensure Irrigation of Trees and Large plants bull Add bubblers or drip irrigation if needed

In-line drip irrigation can be expanded as tree grows Bubbler Head Drip Irrigation

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

4 Plant Large Plants bull 5 gallon and larger

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

5 Add a weed barrier bull NOT weed cloth (except under rock) bull Newspaper or cardboard bull Overlap by 6-8 inches bull Cover all ground except where

there are plants

Paper amp Cardboard Weed Barrier Do NOT use weed cloth

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Notify your neighbors first

Weed Barrier Newspaper amp Cardboard

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

6 Layer bull 1-2rdquo of compost bull 4-5rdquo of Soil Building Mulch (tree trimmerrsquos chipped etc) bull Pull compost and mulch away from plant crowns and trunks

Timing bull Traditional Allow 3 - 5 months

for composting to complete process then plant

bull Fast Plant before completion by digging through layers

Sheet Mulching

(4rdquo+)

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

bull Rule of thumb for coverage 1 13 Cu Yd covers100 sf 4rdquo depth

Know your Turf Type to Effectively Remove

Turf Type Dormant Season

Active Season

Growth form

Seeds Common Types

Kill Method

Cool Season

Winter

Summer

Small tuffs

Dwarf Tall Fescue (common locally) Perennial Ryegrass Annual Ryegrass Blue Grass

Sheet Mulch

Warm Season

Winter Summer

Creeping Stolons

Bermuda grass Zoysia grass St Augustine Grass Kikuyu grass

Solarization or Chemical Followed by Sheet Mulching

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods bull Herbicides

bull Cannot be killed with Chemicals when dormant bull Spray herbicides when actively growing bull Repeat application

bull Non-toxic herbicide products

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods

bull Complete Sod Removal bull Sod goes to landfill

cannot be recycled

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Contouring for Dry Stream

Step 5 Implementation Contouring

Contouring Landscape Fabric First Cobbles Added

Completed

Step 5 Implementation Sequence

Do It Yourself or Professional Contractor What is right for you bull Tradeoff Cost vs Labor + Time bull Option Be the General Contractor yourself Installation or Repair bull California Landscape Contractors Association (CLCA)

httpwwwclcasandiegoorg bull Certified Irrigation Professional wwwIrrigationorg bull Contractors State License Board (CSLB)

httpwwwcslbcagovConsumers bull YouTube Instructional Videos

Step 6 Maintenance Irrigation

Irrigation Maintenance bull Adjust run time for season

bull 1 Winter bull 2 Fall amp Spring bull 3 Summer

bull Check for leaks and fix leaks promptly bull Flush drip systems and check filters to

reduce clogging bull Adjust sprayheads to prevent

overspray on hardscape

Step 6 Maintenance Plants

Plant Maintenance

bull Amend soil with compost and mulch regularly bull Remove weeds bull Monitor plant health bull Minimize the use of

non- organic chemicals bull Start with a hard spray

of water bull Use insecticidal soap

or other non-toxic pest killer

QUESTIONS

Apply for the WaterSmart Landscape Makeover Series

httplandscapemakeoverwatersmartsdorg Presentation Slides at httpwwwwatersmartsdorgprogramswatersmart-landscape-design-homeowners-workshop

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  • Personal Goals
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  • Why Remove Turf
  • Case Study 1
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  • WaterSmart Landscapes
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Design Process Overview
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Implementation Overview
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
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  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
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  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
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  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
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  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
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  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Observations
  • Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
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91

34 33

Population

Jobs

Gross Domestic Product

San Diego County 1990 vs 2015

21 Potable Water Use

39 Gallons per Capita

Before

After

How many of you are here to hellip

bull Reduce your water use bull Learn which plants to use bull Get curb appeal bull Get a planting plan bull Learn how to retrofit irrigation bull Reduce maintenance

Personal Goals

MAKEOVER SERIES WaterSmart Landscape

Course Goals Teach Homeowners to

1 Identify Your Landscape Target 2 Create a Basic Plot Plan 3 Evaluate Your Site 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape 5 Implement Your Plan 6 Care for Your WaterSmart Landscape

Register httplandscapemakeoverwatersmartsdorg

60 50 40 30 20 10 0

Why Remove Turf Regional Perspective Turfrsquos Water Needs vs Annual Rainfall

Required Zone 6

Additional Water Required

Ave Yearly Rainfall

Case Study 1

After Installation

Case Study 1

After Approximately 6 months after installation

Case Study 1

After Approximately 1 year after installation

Case Study 1

After Approximately 2 years after installation

Case Study 1

Case Study 1

Close Up Details

WaterSmart Landscapes

Before

After

Base Plan

Finished Planting Plan

Bubble Diagram Functional

Hardscape amp Preliminary Planting Plan

LID Plan

Soil amp Site Analysis

Irrigation Plan

Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Design Process Overview

Identify Your Target

Demolition Contouring Soil Prep

Irrigation Plant Placement

Planting Plan

Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Implementation Overview

Installed Two Years Later

If you donrsquot know where yoursquore

going anywhere will do

Landscape Target Factors

bull Turf Area bull Plant Selection bull Irrigation Efficiency

Step 1 Identify Your Landscape Target

PLANT FACTOR- represents the estimated percent or portion of supplemental water needed relative to the Eto value of particular location

Source Landscape Plants for California Gardens by Bob Perry

Step 1 Identify Your Landscape Target

Plant Selection

Turf

Natives amp Mediterranean Plants

Irrigation Efficiency

Obsolete Conventional Overhead Spray Heads

Medium Rotator Nozzles

High In-Line Drip emitters Bubblers

Step 1 Identify Your Landscape Target

Use Pages 8 and 9 in your Homeownerrsquos Guide

Step 1 Identify Your Landscape Target

Two Factors bull Irrigation Efficiency

bull Plant Selection

Basic Plot Plan A scale drawing of the property drawn in accurate proportion using a standard measurement to represent one foot

Legend N Arrow Scale 18rdquo = 1rdquo 14rdquo = 1rsquo 110rdquo= 1rsquo

Step 2 Create a Basic Plot Plan

Step 2 Create a Basic Plot Plan

Scales Architectural and Engineering

Standard Size Properties 14 Scale 14rdquo = 1rsquo or 1rdquo = 4rsquo 18 Scale 18rdquo = 1rsquo or 1rdquo = 8rsquo

Large Size Properties 110 Scale 1rdquo = 10rsquo 120 Scale 1rdquo = 20

Step 2 Create a Basic Plot Plan

Measure your property bull Start with one dominant point to measure from (ie a wall corner) bull Locate features that stay (walls hardscape trees fences etc) bull Alternate use outside source (Property Description Google Earth)

Step 2 Create a Basic Plot Plan

Using Graph Paper bull Select grid paper to match scale bull Draw in scale on grid paper bull Align ldquo0rdquo and measure bull Add Legend

bull Scale bull N arrow

frac14rdquo=1rsquo0rdquo

Step 2 Plot Plan Alternative

Without putting it on paper Flag Method bull Mark flags with selected

plants and size bull Place flags for each plant

Step 2 Plot Plan Alternative

Without putting it on paper Flag Method (contrsquod) bull Plan amp measure for

mature plants bull Rearrange as needed bull Count to create plant list bull Plant according to flags

Tecate Divide

What is a Watershed bull A watershed is the area of land

where all of the water that falls in it and drains off of it goes to a common outlet

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed

You live in a Watershed Benefits to Using a Watershed Approach to Landscaping

bull Improves environment bull Protects our waters bull Preserves our coast bull Reduces Beach Closures

from pollution bull Saves water in landscape bull Saves energy used in water

transport

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed

Your yard is a Mini-Watershed Map your drainage

bull Where does it flow from bull Where does it flow to bull Gutter Storm Drains Ocean

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed

Homework

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Soil Why Do We Care

bull Soil can cleanse water bull Soil can store water bull Soil influences everything related to water

bull Infiltration bull Holding capacity bull Movement bull Irrigation scheduling

bull Mineral

bull Organic

bull Pore Space

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

bull Mineral

bull Organic

bull Pore Space

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Soil Texture Particle

Type Water

Movement (Drainage)

Water Holding

Nutrient Holding

Sand Fast No No

Silt

Medium Medium Medium

Clay

Slow Yes once wet

Rich

Loam Mixture of all particle types

Medium

Yes

Yes

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Determining Soil Texture bull Soil Sampling Dig a hole

bull Remove mulch or surface matter bull Dig down approx 6rdquo bull Take sample from side of hole

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Determining Soil Texture bull ldquoThein Feel Testrdquo

bull Wet the soil sample to playdough consistency

bull Make a ball and poke it bull Does it fall apart bull Does it hold together

bull Squeeze a ribbon bull Less than 1 inch bull Between 1 inch and 2 inches bull More than 2 inches

bull Wet it excessively and feel it bull Is it slippery bull Is it gritty

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

bull Mineral

bull Organic

bull Pore Space

Sustainable Soil

bull Soil Food Web bull Organisms build soil bull Encourage them with

proper organic matter moisture oxygen etc

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Soil Food Web

Bacteria

Weeds

Nematodes

Fungi

Worms

Plants

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

bull Mineral

bull Organic

bull Pore Space

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Soil Aggregation bull Created by bacteria fungi and humic acid from organic matter bull Allows water

bull Infiltration percolation bull storage

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Water moves easily through soil with good structure

Soil Aggregation bull Creates soil pores which contain

OWL Oxyen Water Life

bull Purifies runoff water bull Creates water holding

capacity

Water Uptake by Plant Roots

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Organic Matter bull Reverses compaction bull Improves root penetration bull Improves plant success

Remediating Compaction

bull Add organic matter bull Build the health of the soil food web bull By the way hellip ADD ORGANIC MATTER

bull IN the ground Compost for Soil Amendment when planting

bull ON the ground Mulch after planting

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Compost Soil Amendment Mulch IN ground ON ground

Soil Amendment

bull Use compost when planting bull Small particles

usually less than frac14rdquo bull Mix compost with backfill soil

bull 30 most plants bull 15 natives in disturbed soil

bull Available in bags or bulk

Amending Soil with Compost

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Mulch bull Blanket over soil surface bull Continues to feed the soil as it breaks down bull Adds organic matter in areas already planted bull Prevents

bull Erosion bull Evaporation bull Weeds bull Compaction

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Mulch Types bull Longevity Wood chips or Bark bull Soil Building chipped tree trimmings or coarse compost

bull Varied particle sized bull Texture

bull Water passes through bull Holds in place on slopes and in wind

Brush or Composted Mulch Chipped Mulch Blended Mulch

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Mulch Application bull After planting lay 4rdquo layer on top of soil bull Leave open space around plant stem or crown bull Add additional mulch when areas are thin bull Rule of thumb

bull 1 14 CY covers about 100 sq ft at 4rdquo depth

Brush Mulch Chipped Mulch

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

How does your soil handle water bull Organic matter remediates compaction bull Percolation and infiltration effected by

bull Soil texture bull Soil aggregation bull Layers of compaction or rock

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Soil Drainage and Percolation Test (Homeownerrsquos Guide)

Day 1 1 Dig one cubic foot hole (12rdquox12rdquox12rdquo) 2 Fill the hole with water to saturate the soil 3 Let drain overnight

Day 2 1 Lay a stick over the hole 2 Refill the hole with water to the

level of the stick 3 Wait one hour 4 Measure how far the water level has

dropped to determine the infiltration rate per hour

Note Use the soil from the hole to do a worm count amp test the texture of your soil

Homework Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Soil Drainage Field Percolation Test Inches per Hr Drainage Solutions

Less than 1rdquo

Add organics Create mounds Select tolerant plants

1rdquo- 3rdquo

More than 4rdquo

Add organics Create mounds Select tolerant plants

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

First Flush bull First rain after dry period bull Washes off pollutants deposited

during dry period bull Discharge of higher concentrations

of pollutants in early part of a storm (relative to the later part of the storm)

bull 1000 SF roof has bull 372 gallons for 85 24 Hr Storm

at 6 inches of rainfall

bull Soil is important tool for management of First Flush

372 gallons

per 1000 SF 85 Storm

50 CF

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

First Flush Can the polluted water be cleaned

YES Healthy soil breaks down pollutants Can the water be utilized

YES It can be stored in bull Soil bull Rain Barrels bull Cisterns

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

First Seasonal Flush Subsequent Storm Event

Old Town San Diego

Storm Water Requirements for Water Quality Treatment You can be sustainable by incorporating features in your landscape plan such as

bull Rain barrels bull Dry stream beds with basins

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Design Capture Volume (DCV) Impermeable bull Roofs Concrete

Asphalt Grouted Pavers

Semi-permeable bull DG Cobble Gravel

Compacted Soil

Permeable bull Landscape areas

Amended or Mulched Soils

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

non-permeable

semi-permeable

permeable

Design Capture Volume (LID) bull Formula for on-site Design Capture Volume (DCV) for Runoff Factors 85th

percentile 24 Hr Storm

bull DCV = C x d x A x (43560 SFacre x 112 inft) DCV = C x d x A x 3630 conversion from acres to SF and to CF

bull DCV = Design Capture Volume in cubic feet bull C = Runoff Factors

Impermeable 09 Semi- permeable 03 Landscape areas 01

bull d = 85th Percentile Storm average regional 06

bull A = Tributary area in acres bull 43560 SF X 112 is conversion to CF

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

First Flush Techniques bull Keep water on site bull Slow-Store-Spread-Sink

bull Slow down the speed of the flow bull Store in basins bull Spread over wider area bull Sink into healthy soil

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

First Flush Techniques Pitfalls amp Problems

bull Drainage must be at least

5 -10rsquo from buildings and hardscape

bull Expansive clay soil bull Poor percolation

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

First Flush Techniques Dry Stream

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

10rsquo from hardscape

First Flush Techniques Dry Stream

bull Dry Stream

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

bull 10rsquo minimum from hardscape bull Optional permeable landscape fabric beneath rock

First Flush Techniques Rain Barrel bull Install with Diverter to control

overflow bull Be sure to plan for overflow if

not tied to drainage system bull Check WaterSmartSDOrg for

current incentives

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

First Flush Techniques Infiltration Trench

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

10rsquo from hardscape

First Flush Techniques Dry Well

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

10rsquo from hardscape

First Flush Techniques bull What Volume is needed Convert Gallons into Cubic Feet 372 Gallons from 6 Inch Rain Event 372 Gallons 748 = 50 Cubic Feet Depth of Storage Area in Inches = CF of Water divide (SF of Storage Area divide 12) Be aware of setbacks from buildings and impediments such as tree roots

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Observations

Site Observations bull Starting point of a successful design bull Take photos bull Assess existing situation

1 LID Conditions 2 Structural Conditions 3 Design Considerations 4 Growing Conditions

Landscape design and other design areas

bull Similarities bull Same basic elements amp principles

bull Differences bull Three-dimensional bull Living bull Seasonal amp ever changing

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Aesthetics Balance Symmetrical Balance

both sides even or visually identical - a mirror image Formal

Asymmetrical Balance

different-sized elements balance one another by having equal visual weight Informal

SYMMETRICAL BALANCE

ASYMMETRICAL BALANCE

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Proportion

bull Relative size of objects within the composition Large tree can make a house appear smaller

bull Most SoCal homes are out of scale to their lots

Aesthetics Proportion

Plantings may grow out of scale

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Color Most powerful of art elements Establish harmony

bull Soothing low contrast monochromatic cool bull Energizing contrast complimentary warm

SECONDARY COLORS PRIMARY COLORS TERTIARY COLORS

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Color Simple Color Harmony

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Contrast bull Provides interest and impact bull Creates Focal Points and catches the eye bull Contrast plant textures values and colors

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Unity bull Provides cohesive calm bull Repeat plant selections throughout the plan

including both sides of driveway

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Curb Appeal Billboard Effect bull Groups or drifts of plants catch the moving eye bull High contrast bull Simple

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Curb Appeal Path to the door bull Direct line of sight

or visual cues bull Generous path

welcomes guests bull No over grown areas

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Curb Appeal Path to the door bull Direct line of sight

or visual cues bull Generous path

welcomes guests bull No over grown areas

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Plant Functions in Design Climate Mitigation

bull Tradeoffs bull Deciduous Evergreen bull View vs Temperature

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Euphorbia cotinifolia Caribbean Copper Plant

Plant Functions in Design Security bull Thorns as a

deterrent

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Plant Functions in Design Privacy

bull Screen ugly views or create privacy bull Pick a cultivar that doesnrsquot need frequent pruning

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Podocarpus macrophyllus maki Shubby Yew

Pittosporum tenufolium lsquoSilver Sheenrsquo

Explore Design as 2 parts

bull Shaping Spaces bull How will you use the space

bull space arrangement location of major elements bull Design in 3D bull Form follows Function

bull Planting design bull How the space is filled with plants for effective

design

Step 4 Design Functional Design

How will you use your space Is your space an Outdoor Room a Passageway or a Garden

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Outdoor Rooms bull Walls

bull Do NOT need to be solid to create sense of enclosure

bull Floor bull Flagstone DG mulch

or groundcover

bull Ceilings bull can be canopies or arbors

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Passageway bull Way-finding or easy to follow bull Open path for curb appeal bull ldquoPeek-a-viewrdquo for mystery

Step 4 Design Functional Design

View Garden bull Enjoy from a distance bull Treat as a canvas bull Include paths for maintenance amp strolling

Step 4 Design Functional Design

View Garden Borrowed Views

Step 4 Design Functional Design

View Garden Created Views

bull Use an accent feature to create a focal point

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Design in 3D Create vertical dimension with

bull Layered planting

Background 6rsquo+ Middleground 4rsquo+-

Foreground 0-12rdquo

for islands

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function bull How will the space be used

bull What activities will occur there bull Active Uses

cooking eating entertaining sports play pool pets food bull Passive Uses

resting meditation viewing bull Does the current layout ldquoworkrdquo or does it need to

change to be more functional bull Lose the bed lines

bull Donrsquot think of your planting bed as a separate area hellip plan the entire space

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Create a Functional Bubble Plan bull Think

bull How the space could be used NOT how it IS used

bull Will it be an outdoor room garden or pathway

bull Do you want add bull Seating areas bull Pathways through

planting ldquoislandsrdquo bull Meander through your

yardslope with a circular route

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Think outside the box

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Create a Functional Bubble Plan bull Think How the space could be used NOT how it IS used

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Is it an Outdoor Room

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

An Outdoor Room with a dry stream bed

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Is it a Passageway

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Is it a Garden

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape Create a Planting Area Bubble Plan

bull Show basic planting areas bull Locate planting heights of

bull High bull Medium bull Low

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape Complete your Functional Bubble Plan

bull Sketch circulation paths and gathering areas

bull Show planting areas and height Create your Hardscape Plan

bull Check hardscape in place and correct bull Add desired elements

Include bull Hardscape walkways drive walls

patios etc bull Fences and walls bull Elements fountains pots arbors

rocks etc bull Planting areas

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Creating Your Plant Palette bull How to Choose

bull What do you like bull Climate appropriate bull Place appropriate bull Does it fill a design function

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Climate Appropriate Plants Leaves are

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Leathery Small

Silvery Solar tracking

Climate Appropriate Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes Homeownerrsquos Guide and Notebook

bull Mediterranean bull Asian bull Tropical bull Contemporary bull Native bull Shade bull Groundcover options

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Mediterranean

CC BY 20 Karen Roe

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Lavender Rosemary

Olives

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Asian

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Iris douglasiana Dietes African Iris Nandina

Juniperus Juniper

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Tropical

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Lantana Alstroemeria

Strelitzia Bird of Paradise Euphorbia milii Crown of Thorns

Bromeliads

Plumeria

Bougainvillea Geraniums Bird of Paradise

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Contemporary

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Anigozanthos Kangaroo Paw Assorted Succulents

Fire Sticks Kalanchoe thyrisifolia Agave Attenuata

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

California Natives

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Heteromeles arbutifolia Toyon

Romneya coulteri Matilija Poppy

Epilobium California Fushia

Saliva clevelandii Cleveland Sage

A note about Natives hellip WaterSmart Plant Palettes

California Natives bull Adapted for our climate soils bull Provide habitat and attract wildlife

Native plants need

bull Little or no summer water bull Little or no fertilizer bull No pesticides bull Less maintenance

Some native plants are summer deciduous

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Shade Plants for Dry Areas (See Notebook)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Bromeliads Clivia Dianella variegata Schefflera arboricola variegata

Walkable Groundcover Options Dymondia margaretae (Silver Carpet)

Lippia nodiflora (Kurapia)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Flat Green Groundcover Options Fragaria chiloensis (Beach Strawberry)

Achillea millefolium (Yarrow)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Mature Size Plant Research the ldquoFinished Sizerdquo

Agave americana marginata

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Mature Size Plant Pick the right size cultivar for the right place

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Carissa macrocarpa Natal Plum Species lsquoBoxwood Beautyrsquo lsquoGreen Carpetrsquo

8rsquo x 8rsquo 2rsquo x 2rsquo 1rsquo ndash 1 frac12rsquo x 4rsquo

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Growing Conditions Exposure

bull Soil type bull Drainage

Full Shade Full Sun

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Water Requirements Water Use Landscape Coefficient of Landscape Species WUCOLS South Coastal South Inland

Plant Search httpucanredusitesWUCOLSPlant_Search_Instructions

Escondido Rancho Bernardo San Marcos Poway Lakeside Ramona

San Diego Chula Vista Del Mar La Jolla Carlsbad Oceanside Vista El Cajon

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant

WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant

Sunset Western Garden Book Specific Plant Info bull Water usage bull Mature Size bull Cultivars bull Growing conditions

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Find Your Sunset Western Zone Zone 24

bull Mild maritime climate mild winters cool summers rarely freezes

Zone 23 bull Warmer than Zone 24

usually frost-free Zone 21

bull A mix of maritime amp continental influence colder in winter

httpwwwsunsetcomgardenclimate-zonessunset-climate-zone-san-diego-area-00418000067314

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant Sunset Western Garden Book Specific Plant Info bull Water usage bull Mature Size bull Cultivars bull Growing requirements

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Explore Design as 2 parts Physical site design

bull How the space is arranged location of major elements

Planting design and placement bull How the space is filled with plants for effective design

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Putting It Together Size your plants bull Draw at Mature Size to match Bubble Diagram bull Avoid overplanting bull Allow room to grow bull Understand you may

need to edit and thin later

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Putting It Together Hydrozoning bull Group plants with like water needs together

according to irrigation zone bull Do not put water needy plants next to low-water

plants bull Research

bull Water Use Classification of Landscape Species (WUCOLS) rating

bull Plant palettes bull Sunset Western

Step 4 Design Plant Placement

Remember Drawing in Scale Accurate proportion using a standard measurement to represent one foot

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale bull Determine the mature size of the plant bull Use the mature size bull Find appropriate circle

on template

bull Example bull Bush is 3rsquo at maturity bull In 14 scale use 34rdquo

diameter circle

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale bull Pencil in the plants for your space bull At 14rdquo scale = 1rsquo- 0rdquo

bull 3rsquo diameter shrub drawn as 34rdquo diameter circle

bull 12rsquo canopy tree drawn as 3rdquo diameter circle

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Anatomy of an Irrigation System

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Pressure Test bull Use meter on last head on valve

bull Range should be between 25 psi and 40 psi

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Pressure Regulation

At the point of connection (POC) At the head At the valve

Sprays Low Pressure

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Donuts formed by poor coverage

Sprays High Pressure

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Misting

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Overhead or Drip

Choose Overhead Spray for bull Large areas of turf replacement ground cover

(ie dymondia Beach Strawberry etc) bull The existing overhead system has good existing

coverage Choose Drip for bull Small oddly shaped planting areas bull Mixing of plants with differing water requirements in

the same valve area

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of Efficient Overhead Spray bull Simple to retrofit existing spray hardware bull Can match precipitation rate of drip bull Simpler to troubleshoot than drip bull May provide better coverage for groundcover

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of Drip Systems bull Drip is the most efficient

irrigation delivery type

bull Reduces weed growth by targeted water application

bull Prevents runoff and erosion

bull Low precipitation rate

bull No trenching means less digging

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of In-Line Drip Emitters

bull Provide consistent precipitation rate throughout line

bull Less prone to clogging and damage than micro spray

bull Easy to install

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Filters

At the head At the valve

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Drip Retrofit Systems bull Replace existing pop-ups with

retrofit such as Rainbird R-1800

bull Use subsurface tubing with emitter valves not micro spray and 14rdquospaghetti lines

bull Cover with mulch

Step 4 Design Irrigation

In-line Drip

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Irrigation Plan bull Create an irrigation plan based on your completed planting

plan and hydrozones bull Select a category of irrigation (rotor drip etchellip) bull Prepare a materials list and fill in spaces on your legend

(components and quantity)

Step 4 Design Irrigation

What is a Controller Program

bull A set of instructions stored in the controller

bull Different irrigation schedules bull Irrigation days ndash how often bull Start times ndash at what time bull Water times ndash how long

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Water Efficient Control Equipment bull Smart Controllers bull Rain and ETo Sensors bull Moisture Sensors

Smart Controllers Moisture Sensors

Rain and ETo Sensors

How much water does your landscape need

hellip It depends

Step 4 Design Irrigation

bull Soil Texture bull Precipitation Rate bull Plant Demand

Irrigation Scheduling Internet BeWaterWisecom

Step 4 Design Irrigation

1 Prepare the site

bull Cut down tall weeds bull Remove woody or invasive plants bull (warm season turf) bull Flag sprinkler heads bull Soak the area with water

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

2 Edging Mounding amp Contouring

bull Make room for the mulch Cut lawn 12 inches away from concrete to 3rdquo below concrete level

bull Create mounds with removed sod by facing turf side down or discard removed sod

bull Grade as needed

Manual ldquoGrubbingrdquo Gas Powered

Sod Cutter

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

3 Ensure Irrigation of Trees and Large plants bull Add bubblers or drip irrigation if needed

In-line drip irrigation can be expanded as tree grows Bubbler Head Drip Irrigation

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

4 Plant Large Plants bull 5 gallon and larger

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

5 Add a weed barrier bull NOT weed cloth (except under rock) bull Newspaper or cardboard bull Overlap by 6-8 inches bull Cover all ground except where

there are plants

Paper amp Cardboard Weed Barrier Do NOT use weed cloth

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Notify your neighbors first

Weed Barrier Newspaper amp Cardboard

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

6 Layer bull 1-2rdquo of compost bull 4-5rdquo of Soil Building Mulch (tree trimmerrsquos chipped etc) bull Pull compost and mulch away from plant crowns and trunks

Timing bull Traditional Allow 3 - 5 months

for composting to complete process then plant

bull Fast Plant before completion by digging through layers

Sheet Mulching

(4rdquo+)

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

bull Rule of thumb for coverage 1 13 Cu Yd covers100 sf 4rdquo depth

Know your Turf Type to Effectively Remove

Turf Type Dormant Season

Active Season

Growth form

Seeds Common Types

Kill Method

Cool Season

Winter

Summer

Small tuffs

Dwarf Tall Fescue (common locally) Perennial Ryegrass Annual Ryegrass Blue Grass

Sheet Mulch

Warm Season

Winter Summer

Creeping Stolons

Bermuda grass Zoysia grass St Augustine Grass Kikuyu grass

Solarization or Chemical Followed by Sheet Mulching

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods bull Herbicides

bull Cannot be killed with Chemicals when dormant bull Spray herbicides when actively growing bull Repeat application

bull Non-toxic herbicide products

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods

bull Complete Sod Removal bull Sod goes to landfill

cannot be recycled

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Contouring for Dry Stream

Step 5 Implementation Contouring

Contouring Landscape Fabric First Cobbles Added

Completed

Step 5 Implementation Sequence

Do It Yourself or Professional Contractor What is right for you bull Tradeoff Cost vs Labor + Time bull Option Be the General Contractor yourself Installation or Repair bull California Landscape Contractors Association (CLCA)

httpwwwclcasandiegoorg bull Certified Irrigation Professional wwwIrrigationorg bull Contractors State License Board (CSLB)

httpwwwcslbcagovConsumers bull YouTube Instructional Videos

Step 6 Maintenance Irrigation

Irrigation Maintenance bull Adjust run time for season

bull 1 Winter bull 2 Fall amp Spring bull 3 Summer

bull Check for leaks and fix leaks promptly bull Flush drip systems and check filters to

reduce clogging bull Adjust sprayheads to prevent

overspray on hardscape

Step 6 Maintenance Plants

Plant Maintenance

bull Amend soil with compost and mulch regularly bull Remove weeds bull Monitor plant health bull Minimize the use of

non- organic chemicals bull Start with a hard spray

of water bull Use insecticidal soap

or other non-toxic pest killer

QUESTIONS

Apply for the WaterSmart Landscape Makeover Series

httplandscapemakeoverwatersmartsdorg Presentation Slides at httpwwwwatersmartsdorgprogramswatersmart-landscape-design-homeowners-workshop

  • Slide Number 1
  • San Diego County Water Authority
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  • Before
  • After
  • Personal Goals
  • Slide Number 11
  • Why Remove Turf
  • Case Study 1
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  • WaterSmart Landscapes
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Design Process Overview
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Implementation Overview
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
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  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
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  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
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  • Water Uptake by Plant Roots
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
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  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
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  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
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  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Observations
  • Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
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  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
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  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Find Your Sunset Western Zone
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Plant Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Anatomy of an Irrigation System
  • Slide Number 131
  • Sprays Low Pressure
  • Sprays High Pressure
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Before

After

How many of you are here to hellip

bull Reduce your water use bull Learn which plants to use bull Get curb appeal bull Get a planting plan bull Learn how to retrofit irrigation bull Reduce maintenance

Personal Goals

MAKEOVER SERIES WaterSmart Landscape

Course Goals Teach Homeowners to

1 Identify Your Landscape Target 2 Create a Basic Plot Plan 3 Evaluate Your Site 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape 5 Implement Your Plan 6 Care for Your WaterSmart Landscape

Register httplandscapemakeoverwatersmartsdorg

60 50 40 30 20 10 0

Why Remove Turf Regional Perspective Turfrsquos Water Needs vs Annual Rainfall

Required Zone 6

Additional Water Required

Ave Yearly Rainfall

Case Study 1

After Installation

Case Study 1

After Approximately 6 months after installation

Case Study 1

After Approximately 1 year after installation

Case Study 1

After Approximately 2 years after installation

Case Study 1

Case Study 1

Close Up Details

WaterSmart Landscapes

Before

After

Base Plan

Finished Planting Plan

Bubble Diagram Functional

Hardscape amp Preliminary Planting Plan

LID Plan

Soil amp Site Analysis

Irrigation Plan

Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Design Process Overview

Identify Your Target

Demolition Contouring Soil Prep

Irrigation Plant Placement

Planting Plan

Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Implementation Overview

Installed Two Years Later

If you donrsquot know where yoursquore

going anywhere will do

Landscape Target Factors

bull Turf Area bull Plant Selection bull Irrigation Efficiency

Step 1 Identify Your Landscape Target

PLANT FACTOR- represents the estimated percent or portion of supplemental water needed relative to the Eto value of particular location

Source Landscape Plants for California Gardens by Bob Perry

Step 1 Identify Your Landscape Target

Plant Selection

Turf

Natives amp Mediterranean Plants

Irrigation Efficiency

Obsolete Conventional Overhead Spray Heads

Medium Rotator Nozzles

High In-Line Drip emitters Bubblers

Step 1 Identify Your Landscape Target

Use Pages 8 and 9 in your Homeownerrsquos Guide

Step 1 Identify Your Landscape Target

Two Factors bull Irrigation Efficiency

bull Plant Selection

Basic Plot Plan A scale drawing of the property drawn in accurate proportion using a standard measurement to represent one foot

Legend N Arrow Scale 18rdquo = 1rdquo 14rdquo = 1rsquo 110rdquo= 1rsquo

Step 2 Create a Basic Plot Plan

Step 2 Create a Basic Plot Plan

Scales Architectural and Engineering

Standard Size Properties 14 Scale 14rdquo = 1rsquo or 1rdquo = 4rsquo 18 Scale 18rdquo = 1rsquo or 1rdquo = 8rsquo

Large Size Properties 110 Scale 1rdquo = 10rsquo 120 Scale 1rdquo = 20

Step 2 Create a Basic Plot Plan

Measure your property bull Start with one dominant point to measure from (ie a wall corner) bull Locate features that stay (walls hardscape trees fences etc) bull Alternate use outside source (Property Description Google Earth)

Step 2 Create a Basic Plot Plan

Using Graph Paper bull Select grid paper to match scale bull Draw in scale on grid paper bull Align ldquo0rdquo and measure bull Add Legend

bull Scale bull N arrow

frac14rdquo=1rsquo0rdquo

Step 2 Plot Plan Alternative

Without putting it on paper Flag Method bull Mark flags with selected

plants and size bull Place flags for each plant

Step 2 Plot Plan Alternative

Without putting it on paper Flag Method (contrsquod) bull Plan amp measure for

mature plants bull Rearrange as needed bull Count to create plant list bull Plant according to flags

Tecate Divide

What is a Watershed bull A watershed is the area of land

where all of the water that falls in it and drains off of it goes to a common outlet

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed

You live in a Watershed Benefits to Using a Watershed Approach to Landscaping

bull Improves environment bull Protects our waters bull Preserves our coast bull Reduces Beach Closures

from pollution bull Saves water in landscape bull Saves energy used in water

transport

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed

Your yard is a Mini-Watershed Map your drainage

bull Where does it flow from bull Where does it flow to bull Gutter Storm Drains Ocean

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed

Homework

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Soil Why Do We Care

bull Soil can cleanse water bull Soil can store water bull Soil influences everything related to water

bull Infiltration bull Holding capacity bull Movement bull Irrigation scheduling

bull Mineral

bull Organic

bull Pore Space

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

bull Mineral

bull Organic

bull Pore Space

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Soil Texture Particle

Type Water

Movement (Drainage)

Water Holding

Nutrient Holding

Sand Fast No No

Silt

Medium Medium Medium

Clay

Slow Yes once wet

Rich

Loam Mixture of all particle types

Medium

Yes

Yes

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Determining Soil Texture bull Soil Sampling Dig a hole

bull Remove mulch or surface matter bull Dig down approx 6rdquo bull Take sample from side of hole

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Determining Soil Texture bull ldquoThein Feel Testrdquo

bull Wet the soil sample to playdough consistency

bull Make a ball and poke it bull Does it fall apart bull Does it hold together

bull Squeeze a ribbon bull Less than 1 inch bull Between 1 inch and 2 inches bull More than 2 inches

bull Wet it excessively and feel it bull Is it slippery bull Is it gritty

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

bull Mineral

bull Organic

bull Pore Space

Sustainable Soil

bull Soil Food Web bull Organisms build soil bull Encourage them with

proper organic matter moisture oxygen etc

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Soil Food Web

Bacteria

Weeds

Nematodes

Fungi

Worms

Plants

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

bull Mineral

bull Organic

bull Pore Space

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Soil Aggregation bull Created by bacteria fungi and humic acid from organic matter bull Allows water

bull Infiltration percolation bull storage

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Water moves easily through soil with good structure

Soil Aggregation bull Creates soil pores which contain

OWL Oxyen Water Life

bull Purifies runoff water bull Creates water holding

capacity

Water Uptake by Plant Roots

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Organic Matter bull Reverses compaction bull Improves root penetration bull Improves plant success

Remediating Compaction

bull Add organic matter bull Build the health of the soil food web bull By the way hellip ADD ORGANIC MATTER

bull IN the ground Compost for Soil Amendment when planting

bull ON the ground Mulch after planting

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Compost Soil Amendment Mulch IN ground ON ground

Soil Amendment

bull Use compost when planting bull Small particles

usually less than frac14rdquo bull Mix compost with backfill soil

bull 30 most plants bull 15 natives in disturbed soil

bull Available in bags or bulk

Amending Soil with Compost

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Mulch bull Blanket over soil surface bull Continues to feed the soil as it breaks down bull Adds organic matter in areas already planted bull Prevents

bull Erosion bull Evaporation bull Weeds bull Compaction

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Mulch Types bull Longevity Wood chips or Bark bull Soil Building chipped tree trimmings or coarse compost

bull Varied particle sized bull Texture

bull Water passes through bull Holds in place on slopes and in wind

Brush or Composted Mulch Chipped Mulch Blended Mulch

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Mulch Application bull After planting lay 4rdquo layer on top of soil bull Leave open space around plant stem or crown bull Add additional mulch when areas are thin bull Rule of thumb

bull 1 14 CY covers about 100 sq ft at 4rdquo depth

Brush Mulch Chipped Mulch

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

How does your soil handle water bull Organic matter remediates compaction bull Percolation and infiltration effected by

bull Soil texture bull Soil aggregation bull Layers of compaction or rock

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Soil Drainage and Percolation Test (Homeownerrsquos Guide)

Day 1 1 Dig one cubic foot hole (12rdquox12rdquox12rdquo) 2 Fill the hole with water to saturate the soil 3 Let drain overnight

Day 2 1 Lay a stick over the hole 2 Refill the hole with water to the

level of the stick 3 Wait one hour 4 Measure how far the water level has

dropped to determine the infiltration rate per hour

Note Use the soil from the hole to do a worm count amp test the texture of your soil

Homework Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Soil Drainage Field Percolation Test Inches per Hr Drainage Solutions

Less than 1rdquo

Add organics Create mounds Select tolerant plants

1rdquo- 3rdquo

More than 4rdquo

Add organics Create mounds Select tolerant plants

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

First Flush bull First rain after dry period bull Washes off pollutants deposited

during dry period bull Discharge of higher concentrations

of pollutants in early part of a storm (relative to the later part of the storm)

bull 1000 SF roof has bull 372 gallons for 85 24 Hr Storm

at 6 inches of rainfall

bull Soil is important tool for management of First Flush

372 gallons

per 1000 SF 85 Storm

50 CF

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

First Flush Can the polluted water be cleaned

YES Healthy soil breaks down pollutants Can the water be utilized

YES It can be stored in bull Soil bull Rain Barrels bull Cisterns

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

First Seasonal Flush Subsequent Storm Event

Old Town San Diego

Storm Water Requirements for Water Quality Treatment You can be sustainable by incorporating features in your landscape plan such as

bull Rain barrels bull Dry stream beds with basins

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Design Capture Volume (DCV) Impermeable bull Roofs Concrete

Asphalt Grouted Pavers

Semi-permeable bull DG Cobble Gravel

Compacted Soil

Permeable bull Landscape areas

Amended or Mulched Soils

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

non-permeable

semi-permeable

permeable

Design Capture Volume (LID) bull Formula for on-site Design Capture Volume (DCV) for Runoff Factors 85th

percentile 24 Hr Storm

bull DCV = C x d x A x (43560 SFacre x 112 inft) DCV = C x d x A x 3630 conversion from acres to SF and to CF

bull DCV = Design Capture Volume in cubic feet bull C = Runoff Factors

Impermeable 09 Semi- permeable 03 Landscape areas 01

bull d = 85th Percentile Storm average regional 06

bull A = Tributary area in acres bull 43560 SF X 112 is conversion to CF

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

First Flush Techniques bull Keep water on site bull Slow-Store-Spread-Sink

bull Slow down the speed of the flow bull Store in basins bull Spread over wider area bull Sink into healthy soil

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

First Flush Techniques Pitfalls amp Problems

bull Drainage must be at least

5 -10rsquo from buildings and hardscape

bull Expansive clay soil bull Poor percolation

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

First Flush Techniques Dry Stream

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

10rsquo from hardscape

First Flush Techniques Dry Stream

bull Dry Stream

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

bull 10rsquo minimum from hardscape bull Optional permeable landscape fabric beneath rock

First Flush Techniques Rain Barrel bull Install with Diverter to control

overflow bull Be sure to plan for overflow if

not tied to drainage system bull Check WaterSmartSDOrg for

current incentives

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

First Flush Techniques Infiltration Trench

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

10rsquo from hardscape

First Flush Techniques Dry Well

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

10rsquo from hardscape

First Flush Techniques bull What Volume is needed Convert Gallons into Cubic Feet 372 Gallons from 6 Inch Rain Event 372 Gallons 748 = 50 Cubic Feet Depth of Storage Area in Inches = CF of Water divide (SF of Storage Area divide 12) Be aware of setbacks from buildings and impediments such as tree roots

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Observations

Site Observations bull Starting point of a successful design bull Take photos bull Assess existing situation

1 LID Conditions 2 Structural Conditions 3 Design Considerations 4 Growing Conditions

Landscape design and other design areas

bull Similarities bull Same basic elements amp principles

bull Differences bull Three-dimensional bull Living bull Seasonal amp ever changing

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Aesthetics Balance Symmetrical Balance

both sides even or visually identical - a mirror image Formal

Asymmetrical Balance

different-sized elements balance one another by having equal visual weight Informal

SYMMETRICAL BALANCE

ASYMMETRICAL BALANCE

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Proportion

bull Relative size of objects within the composition Large tree can make a house appear smaller

bull Most SoCal homes are out of scale to their lots

Aesthetics Proportion

Plantings may grow out of scale

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Color Most powerful of art elements Establish harmony

bull Soothing low contrast monochromatic cool bull Energizing contrast complimentary warm

SECONDARY COLORS PRIMARY COLORS TERTIARY COLORS

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Color Simple Color Harmony

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Contrast bull Provides interest and impact bull Creates Focal Points and catches the eye bull Contrast plant textures values and colors

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Unity bull Provides cohesive calm bull Repeat plant selections throughout the plan

including both sides of driveway

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Curb Appeal Billboard Effect bull Groups or drifts of plants catch the moving eye bull High contrast bull Simple

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Curb Appeal Path to the door bull Direct line of sight

or visual cues bull Generous path

welcomes guests bull No over grown areas

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Curb Appeal Path to the door bull Direct line of sight

or visual cues bull Generous path

welcomes guests bull No over grown areas

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Plant Functions in Design Climate Mitigation

bull Tradeoffs bull Deciduous Evergreen bull View vs Temperature

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Euphorbia cotinifolia Caribbean Copper Plant

Plant Functions in Design Security bull Thorns as a

deterrent

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Plant Functions in Design Privacy

bull Screen ugly views or create privacy bull Pick a cultivar that doesnrsquot need frequent pruning

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Podocarpus macrophyllus maki Shubby Yew

Pittosporum tenufolium lsquoSilver Sheenrsquo

Explore Design as 2 parts

bull Shaping Spaces bull How will you use the space

bull space arrangement location of major elements bull Design in 3D bull Form follows Function

bull Planting design bull How the space is filled with plants for effective

design

Step 4 Design Functional Design

How will you use your space Is your space an Outdoor Room a Passageway or a Garden

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Outdoor Rooms bull Walls

bull Do NOT need to be solid to create sense of enclosure

bull Floor bull Flagstone DG mulch

or groundcover

bull Ceilings bull can be canopies or arbors

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Passageway bull Way-finding or easy to follow bull Open path for curb appeal bull ldquoPeek-a-viewrdquo for mystery

Step 4 Design Functional Design

View Garden bull Enjoy from a distance bull Treat as a canvas bull Include paths for maintenance amp strolling

Step 4 Design Functional Design

View Garden Borrowed Views

Step 4 Design Functional Design

View Garden Created Views

bull Use an accent feature to create a focal point

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Design in 3D Create vertical dimension with

bull Layered planting

Background 6rsquo+ Middleground 4rsquo+-

Foreground 0-12rdquo

for islands

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function bull How will the space be used

bull What activities will occur there bull Active Uses

cooking eating entertaining sports play pool pets food bull Passive Uses

resting meditation viewing bull Does the current layout ldquoworkrdquo or does it need to

change to be more functional bull Lose the bed lines

bull Donrsquot think of your planting bed as a separate area hellip plan the entire space

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Create a Functional Bubble Plan bull Think

bull How the space could be used NOT how it IS used

bull Will it be an outdoor room garden or pathway

bull Do you want add bull Seating areas bull Pathways through

planting ldquoislandsrdquo bull Meander through your

yardslope with a circular route

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Think outside the box

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Create a Functional Bubble Plan bull Think How the space could be used NOT how it IS used

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Is it an Outdoor Room

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

An Outdoor Room with a dry stream bed

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Is it a Passageway

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Is it a Garden

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape Create a Planting Area Bubble Plan

bull Show basic planting areas bull Locate planting heights of

bull High bull Medium bull Low

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape Complete your Functional Bubble Plan

bull Sketch circulation paths and gathering areas

bull Show planting areas and height Create your Hardscape Plan

bull Check hardscape in place and correct bull Add desired elements

Include bull Hardscape walkways drive walls

patios etc bull Fences and walls bull Elements fountains pots arbors

rocks etc bull Planting areas

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Creating Your Plant Palette bull How to Choose

bull What do you like bull Climate appropriate bull Place appropriate bull Does it fill a design function

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Climate Appropriate Plants Leaves are

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Leathery Small

Silvery Solar tracking

Climate Appropriate Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes Homeownerrsquos Guide and Notebook

bull Mediterranean bull Asian bull Tropical bull Contemporary bull Native bull Shade bull Groundcover options

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Mediterranean

CC BY 20 Karen Roe

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Lavender Rosemary

Olives

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Asian

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Iris douglasiana Dietes African Iris Nandina

Juniperus Juniper

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Tropical

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Lantana Alstroemeria

Strelitzia Bird of Paradise Euphorbia milii Crown of Thorns

Bromeliads

Plumeria

Bougainvillea Geraniums Bird of Paradise

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Contemporary

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Anigozanthos Kangaroo Paw Assorted Succulents

Fire Sticks Kalanchoe thyrisifolia Agave Attenuata

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

California Natives

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Heteromeles arbutifolia Toyon

Romneya coulteri Matilija Poppy

Epilobium California Fushia

Saliva clevelandii Cleveland Sage

A note about Natives hellip WaterSmart Plant Palettes

California Natives bull Adapted for our climate soils bull Provide habitat and attract wildlife

Native plants need

bull Little or no summer water bull Little or no fertilizer bull No pesticides bull Less maintenance

Some native plants are summer deciduous

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Shade Plants for Dry Areas (See Notebook)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Bromeliads Clivia Dianella variegata Schefflera arboricola variegata

Walkable Groundcover Options Dymondia margaretae (Silver Carpet)

Lippia nodiflora (Kurapia)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Flat Green Groundcover Options Fragaria chiloensis (Beach Strawberry)

Achillea millefolium (Yarrow)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Mature Size Plant Research the ldquoFinished Sizerdquo

Agave americana marginata

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Mature Size Plant Pick the right size cultivar for the right place

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Carissa macrocarpa Natal Plum Species lsquoBoxwood Beautyrsquo lsquoGreen Carpetrsquo

8rsquo x 8rsquo 2rsquo x 2rsquo 1rsquo ndash 1 frac12rsquo x 4rsquo

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Growing Conditions Exposure

bull Soil type bull Drainage

Full Shade Full Sun

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Water Requirements Water Use Landscape Coefficient of Landscape Species WUCOLS South Coastal South Inland

Plant Search httpucanredusitesWUCOLSPlant_Search_Instructions

Escondido Rancho Bernardo San Marcos Poway Lakeside Ramona

San Diego Chula Vista Del Mar La Jolla Carlsbad Oceanside Vista El Cajon

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant

WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant

Sunset Western Garden Book Specific Plant Info bull Water usage bull Mature Size bull Cultivars bull Growing conditions

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Find Your Sunset Western Zone Zone 24

bull Mild maritime climate mild winters cool summers rarely freezes

Zone 23 bull Warmer than Zone 24

usually frost-free Zone 21

bull A mix of maritime amp continental influence colder in winter

httpwwwsunsetcomgardenclimate-zonessunset-climate-zone-san-diego-area-00418000067314

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant Sunset Western Garden Book Specific Plant Info bull Water usage bull Mature Size bull Cultivars bull Growing requirements

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Explore Design as 2 parts Physical site design

bull How the space is arranged location of major elements

Planting design and placement bull How the space is filled with plants for effective design

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Putting It Together Size your plants bull Draw at Mature Size to match Bubble Diagram bull Avoid overplanting bull Allow room to grow bull Understand you may

need to edit and thin later

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Putting It Together Hydrozoning bull Group plants with like water needs together

according to irrigation zone bull Do not put water needy plants next to low-water

plants bull Research

bull Water Use Classification of Landscape Species (WUCOLS) rating

bull Plant palettes bull Sunset Western

Step 4 Design Plant Placement

Remember Drawing in Scale Accurate proportion using a standard measurement to represent one foot

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale bull Determine the mature size of the plant bull Use the mature size bull Find appropriate circle

on template

bull Example bull Bush is 3rsquo at maturity bull In 14 scale use 34rdquo

diameter circle

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale bull Pencil in the plants for your space bull At 14rdquo scale = 1rsquo- 0rdquo

bull 3rsquo diameter shrub drawn as 34rdquo diameter circle

bull 12rsquo canopy tree drawn as 3rdquo diameter circle

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Anatomy of an Irrigation System

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Pressure Test bull Use meter on last head on valve

bull Range should be between 25 psi and 40 psi

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Pressure Regulation

At the point of connection (POC) At the head At the valve

Sprays Low Pressure

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Donuts formed by poor coverage

Sprays High Pressure

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Misting

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Overhead or Drip

Choose Overhead Spray for bull Large areas of turf replacement ground cover

(ie dymondia Beach Strawberry etc) bull The existing overhead system has good existing

coverage Choose Drip for bull Small oddly shaped planting areas bull Mixing of plants with differing water requirements in

the same valve area

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of Efficient Overhead Spray bull Simple to retrofit existing spray hardware bull Can match precipitation rate of drip bull Simpler to troubleshoot than drip bull May provide better coverage for groundcover

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of Drip Systems bull Drip is the most efficient

irrigation delivery type

bull Reduces weed growth by targeted water application

bull Prevents runoff and erosion

bull Low precipitation rate

bull No trenching means less digging

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of In-Line Drip Emitters

bull Provide consistent precipitation rate throughout line

bull Less prone to clogging and damage than micro spray

bull Easy to install

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Filters

At the head At the valve

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Drip Retrofit Systems bull Replace existing pop-ups with

retrofit such as Rainbird R-1800

bull Use subsurface tubing with emitter valves not micro spray and 14rdquospaghetti lines

bull Cover with mulch

Step 4 Design Irrigation

In-line Drip

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Irrigation Plan bull Create an irrigation plan based on your completed planting

plan and hydrozones bull Select a category of irrigation (rotor drip etchellip) bull Prepare a materials list and fill in spaces on your legend

(components and quantity)

Step 4 Design Irrigation

What is a Controller Program

bull A set of instructions stored in the controller

bull Different irrigation schedules bull Irrigation days ndash how often bull Start times ndash at what time bull Water times ndash how long

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Water Efficient Control Equipment bull Smart Controllers bull Rain and ETo Sensors bull Moisture Sensors

Smart Controllers Moisture Sensors

Rain and ETo Sensors

How much water does your landscape need

hellip It depends

Step 4 Design Irrigation

bull Soil Texture bull Precipitation Rate bull Plant Demand

Irrigation Scheduling Internet BeWaterWisecom

Step 4 Design Irrigation

1 Prepare the site

bull Cut down tall weeds bull Remove woody or invasive plants bull (warm season turf) bull Flag sprinkler heads bull Soak the area with water

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

2 Edging Mounding amp Contouring

bull Make room for the mulch Cut lawn 12 inches away from concrete to 3rdquo below concrete level

bull Create mounds with removed sod by facing turf side down or discard removed sod

bull Grade as needed

Manual ldquoGrubbingrdquo Gas Powered

Sod Cutter

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

3 Ensure Irrigation of Trees and Large plants bull Add bubblers or drip irrigation if needed

In-line drip irrigation can be expanded as tree grows Bubbler Head Drip Irrigation

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

4 Plant Large Plants bull 5 gallon and larger

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

5 Add a weed barrier bull NOT weed cloth (except under rock) bull Newspaper or cardboard bull Overlap by 6-8 inches bull Cover all ground except where

there are plants

Paper amp Cardboard Weed Barrier Do NOT use weed cloth

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Notify your neighbors first

Weed Barrier Newspaper amp Cardboard

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

6 Layer bull 1-2rdquo of compost bull 4-5rdquo of Soil Building Mulch (tree trimmerrsquos chipped etc) bull Pull compost and mulch away from plant crowns and trunks

Timing bull Traditional Allow 3 - 5 months

for composting to complete process then plant

bull Fast Plant before completion by digging through layers

Sheet Mulching

(4rdquo+)

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

bull Rule of thumb for coverage 1 13 Cu Yd covers100 sf 4rdquo depth

Know your Turf Type to Effectively Remove

Turf Type Dormant Season

Active Season

Growth form

Seeds Common Types

Kill Method

Cool Season

Winter

Summer

Small tuffs

Dwarf Tall Fescue (common locally) Perennial Ryegrass Annual Ryegrass Blue Grass

Sheet Mulch

Warm Season

Winter Summer

Creeping Stolons

Bermuda grass Zoysia grass St Augustine Grass Kikuyu grass

Solarization or Chemical Followed by Sheet Mulching

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods bull Herbicides

bull Cannot be killed with Chemicals when dormant bull Spray herbicides when actively growing bull Repeat application

bull Non-toxic herbicide products

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods

bull Complete Sod Removal bull Sod goes to landfill

cannot be recycled

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Contouring for Dry Stream

Step 5 Implementation Contouring

Contouring Landscape Fabric First Cobbles Added

Completed

Step 5 Implementation Sequence

Do It Yourself or Professional Contractor What is right for you bull Tradeoff Cost vs Labor + Time bull Option Be the General Contractor yourself Installation or Repair bull California Landscape Contractors Association (CLCA)

httpwwwclcasandiegoorg bull Certified Irrigation Professional wwwIrrigationorg bull Contractors State License Board (CSLB)

httpwwwcslbcagovConsumers bull YouTube Instructional Videos

Step 6 Maintenance Irrigation

Irrigation Maintenance bull Adjust run time for season

bull 1 Winter bull 2 Fall amp Spring bull 3 Summer

bull Check for leaks and fix leaks promptly bull Flush drip systems and check filters to

reduce clogging bull Adjust sprayheads to prevent

overspray on hardscape

Step 6 Maintenance Plants

Plant Maintenance

bull Amend soil with compost and mulch regularly bull Remove weeds bull Monitor plant health bull Minimize the use of

non- organic chemicals bull Start with a hard spray

of water bull Use insecticidal soap

or other non-toxic pest killer

QUESTIONS

Apply for the WaterSmart Landscape Makeover Series

httplandscapemakeoverwatersmartsdorg Presentation Slides at httpwwwwatersmartsdorgprogramswatersmart-landscape-design-homeowners-workshop

  • Slide Number 1
  • San Diego County Water Authority
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  • Before
  • After
  • Personal Goals
  • Slide Number 11
  • Why Remove Turf
  • Case Study 1
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  • WaterSmart Landscapes
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Design Process Overview
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Implementation Overview
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
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  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
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  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
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  • Water Uptake by Plant Roots
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
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  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
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  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Observations
  • Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
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  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
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  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Find Your Sunset Western Zone
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Plant Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Anatomy of an Irrigation System
  • Slide Number 131
  • Sprays Low Pressure
  • Sprays High Pressure
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Page 10: WaterSmart Landscape DESIGN FOR HOMEOWNERS · WaterSmart Landscape . DESIGN FOR HOMEOWNERS . Brought to you by the San Diego County Water Authority . ... Case Study 1. After: Approximately

After

How many of you are here to hellip

bull Reduce your water use bull Learn which plants to use bull Get curb appeal bull Get a planting plan bull Learn how to retrofit irrigation bull Reduce maintenance

Personal Goals

MAKEOVER SERIES WaterSmart Landscape

Course Goals Teach Homeowners to

1 Identify Your Landscape Target 2 Create a Basic Plot Plan 3 Evaluate Your Site 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape 5 Implement Your Plan 6 Care for Your WaterSmart Landscape

Register httplandscapemakeoverwatersmartsdorg

60 50 40 30 20 10 0

Why Remove Turf Regional Perspective Turfrsquos Water Needs vs Annual Rainfall

Required Zone 6

Additional Water Required

Ave Yearly Rainfall

Case Study 1

After Installation

Case Study 1

After Approximately 6 months after installation

Case Study 1

After Approximately 1 year after installation

Case Study 1

After Approximately 2 years after installation

Case Study 1

Case Study 1

Close Up Details

WaterSmart Landscapes

Before

After

Base Plan

Finished Planting Plan

Bubble Diagram Functional

Hardscape amp Preliminary Planting Plan

LID Plan

Soil amp Site Analysis

Irrigation Plan

Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Design Process Overview

Identify Your Target

Demolition Contouring Soil Prep

Irrigation Plant Placement

Planting Plan

Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Implementation Overview

Installed Two Years Later

If you donrsquot know where yoursquore

going anywhere will do

Landscape Target Factors

bull Turf Area bull Plant Selection bull Irrigation Efficiency

Step 1 Identify Your Landscape Target

PLANT FACTOR- represents the estimated percent or portion of supplemental water needed relative to the Eto value of particular location

Source Landscape Plants for California Gardens by Bob Perry

Step 1 Identify Your Landscape Target

Plant Selection

Turf

Natives amp Mediterranean Plants

Irrigation Efficiency

Obsolete Conventional Overhead Spray Heads

Medium Rotator Nozzles

High In-Line Drip emitters Bubblers

Step 1 Identify Your Landscape Target

Use Pages 8 and 9 in your Homeownerrsquos Guide

Step 1 Identify Your Landscape Target

Two Factors bull Irrigation Efficiency

bull Plant Selection

Basic Plot Plan A scale drawing of the property drawn in accurate proportion using a standard measurement to represent one foot

Legend N Arrow Scale 18rdquo = 1rdquo 14rdquo = 1rsquo 110rdquo= 1rsquo

Step 2 Create a Basic Plot Plan

Step 2 Create a Basic Plot Plan

Scales Architectural and Engineering

Standard Size Properties 14 Scale 14rdquo = 1rsquo or 1rdquo = 4rsquo 18 Scale 18rdquo = 1rsquo or 1rdquo = 8rsquo

Large Size Properties 110 Scale 1rdquo = 10rsquo 120 Scale 1rdquo = 20

Step 2 Create a Basic Plot Plan

Measure your property bull Start with one dominant point to measure from (ie a wall corner) bull Locate features that stay (walls hardscape trees fences etc) bull Alternate use outside source (Property Description Google Earth)

Step 2 Create a Basic Plot Plan

Using Graph Paper bull Select grid paper to match scale bull Draw in scale on grid paper bull Align ldquo0rdquo and measure bull Add Legend

bull Scale bull N arrow

frac14rdquo=1rsquo0rdquo

Step 2 Plot Plan Alternative

Without putting it on paper Flag Method bull Mark flags with selected

plants and size bull Place flags for each plant

Step 2 Plot Plan Alternative

Without putting it on paper Flag Method (contrsquod) bull Plan amp measure for

mature plants bull Rearrange as needed bull Count to create plant list bull Plant according to flags

Tecate Divide

What is a Watershed bull A watershed is the area of land

where all of the water that falls in it and drains off of it goes to a common outlet

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed

You live in a Watershed Benefits to Using a Watershed Approach to Landscaping

bull Improves environment bull Protects our waters bull Preserves our coast bull Reduces Beach Closures

from pollution bull Saves water in landscape bull Saves energy used in water

transport

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed

Your yard is a Mini-Watershed Map your drainage

bull Where does it flow from bull Where does it flow to bull Gutter Storm Drains Ocean

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed

Homework

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Soil Why Do We Care

bull Soil can cleanse water bull Soil can store water bull Soil influences everything related to water

bull Infiltration bull Holding capacity bull Movement bull Irrigation scheduling

bull Mineral

bull Organic

bull Pore Space

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

bull Mineral

bull Organic

bull Pore Space

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Soil Texture Particle

Type Water

Movement (Drainage)

Water Holding

Nutrient Holding

Sand Fast No No

Silt

Medium Medium Medium

Clay

Slow Yes once wet

Rich

Loam Mixture of all particle types

Medium

Yes

Yes

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Determining Soil Texture bull Soil Sampling Dig a hole

bull Remove mulch or surface matter bull Dig down approx 6rdquo bull Take sample from side of hole

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Determining Soil Texture bull ldquoThein Feel Testrdquo

bull Wet the soil sample to playdough consistency

bull Make a ball and poke it bull Does it fall apart bull Does it hold together

bull Squeeze a ribbon bull Less than 1 inch bull Between 1 inch and 2 inches bull More than 2 inches

bull Wet it excessively and feel it bull Is it slippery bull Is it gritty

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

bull Mineral

bull Organic

bull Pore Space

Sustainable Soil

bull Soil Food Web bull Organisms build soil bull Encourage them with

proper organic matter moisture oxygen etc

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Soil Food Web

Bacteria

Weeds

Nematodes

Fungi

Worms

Plants

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

bull Mineral

bull Organic

bull Pore Space

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Soil Aggregation bull Created by bacteria fungi and humic acid from organic matter bull Allows water

bull Infiltration percolation bull storage

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Water moves easily through soil with good structure

Soil Aggregation bull Creates soil pores which contain

OWL Oxyen Water Life

bull Purifies runoff water bull Creates water holding

capacity

Water Uptake by Plant Roots

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Organic Matter bull Reverses compaction bull Improves root penetration bull Improves plant success

Remediating Compaction

bull Add organic matter bull Build the health of the soil food web bull By the way hellip ADD ORGANIC MATTER

bull IN the ground Compost for Soil Amendment when planting

bull ON the ground Mulch after planting

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Compost Soil Amendment Mulch IN ground ON ground

Soil Amendment

bull Use compost when planting bull Small particles

usually less than frac14rdquo bull Mix compost with backfill soil

bull 30 most plants bull 15 natives in disturbed soil

bull Available in bags or bulk

Amending Soil with Compost

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Mulch bull Blanket over soil surface bull Continues to feed the soil as it breaks down bull Adds organic matter in areas already planted bull Prevents

bull Erosion bull Evaporation bull Weeds bull Compaction

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Mulch Types bull Longevity Wood chips or Bark bull Soil Building chipped tree trimmings or coarse compost

bull Varied particle sized bull Texture

bull Water passes through bull Holds in place on slopes and in wind

Brush or Composted Mulch Chipped Mulch Blended Mulch

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Mulch Application bull After planting lay 4rdquo layer on top of soil bull Leave open space around plant stem or crown bull Add additional mulch when areas are thin bull Rule of thumb

bull 1 14 CY covers about 100 sq ft at 4rdquo depth

Brush Mulch Chipped Mulch

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

How does your soil handle water bull Organic matter remediates compaction bull Percolation and infiltration effected by

bull Soil texture bull Soil aggregation bull Layers of compaction or rock

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Soil Drainage and Percolation Test (Homeownerrsquos Guide)

Day 1 1 Dig one cubic foot hole (12rdquox12rdquox12rdquo) 2 Fill the hole with water to saturate the soil 3 Let drain overnight

Day 2 1 Lay a stick over the hole 2 Refill the hole with water to the

level of the stick 3 Wait one hour 4 Measure how far the water level has

dropped to determine the infiltration rate per hour

Note Use the soil from the hole to do a worm count amp test the texture of your soil

Homework Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Soil Drainage Field Percolation Test Inches per Hr Drainage Solutions

Less than 1rdquo

Add organics Create mounds Select tolerant plants

1rdquo- 3rdquo

More than 4rdquo

Add organics Create mounds Select tolerant plants

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

First Flush bull First rain after dry period bull Washes off pollutants deposited

during dry period bull Discharge of higher concentrations

of pollutants in early part of a storm (relative to the later part of the storm)

bull 1000 SF roof has bull 372 gallons for 85 24 Hr Storm

at 6 inches of rainfall

bull Soil is important tool for management of First Flush

372 gallons

per 1000 SF 85 Storm

50 CF

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

First Flush Can the polluted water be cleaned

YES Healthy soil breaks down pollutants Can the water be utilized

YES It can be stored in bull Soil bull Rain Barrels bull Cisterns

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

First Seasonal Flush Subsequent Storm Event

Old Town San Diego

Storm Water Requirements for Water Quality Treatment You can be sustainable by incorporating features in your landscape plan such as

bull Rain barrels bull Dry stream beds with basins

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Design Capture Volume (DCV) Impermeable bull Roofs Concrete

Asphalt Grouted Pavers

Semi-permeable bull DG Cobble Gravel

Compacted Soil

Permeable bull Landscape areas

Amended or Mulched Soils

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

non-permeable

semi-permeable

permeable

Design Capture Volume (LID) bull Formula for on-site Design Capture Volume (DCV) for Runoff Factors 85th

percentile 24 Hr Storm

bull DCV = C x d x A x (43560 SFacre x 112 inft) DCV = C x d x A x 3630 conversion from acres to SF and to CF

bull DCV = Design Capture Volume in cubic feet bull C = Runoff Factors

Impermeable 09 Semi- permeable 03 Landscape areas 01

bull d = 85th Percentile Storm average regional 06

bull A = Tributary area in acres bull 43560 SF X 112 is conversion to CF

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

First Flush Techniques bull Keep water on site bull Slow-Store-Spread-Sink

bull Slow down the speed of the flow bull Store in basins bull Spread over wider area bull Sink into healthy soil

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

First Flush Techniques Pitfalls amp Problems

bull Drainage must be at least

5 -10rsquo from buildings and hardscape

bull Expansive clay soil bull Poor percolation

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

First Flush Techniques Dry Stream

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

10rsquo from hardscape

First Flush Techniques Dry Stream

bull Dry Stream

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

bull 10rsquo minimum from hardscape bull Optional permeable landscape fabric beneath rock

First Flush Techniques Rain Barrel bull Install with Diverter to control

overflow bull Be sure to plan for overflow if

not tied to drainage system bull Check WaterSmartSDOrg for

current incentives

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

First Flush Techniques Infiltration Trench

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

10rsquo from hardscape

First Flush Techniques Dry Well

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

10rsquo from hardscape

First Flush Techniques bull What Volume is needed Convert Gallons into Cubic Feet 372 Gallons from 6 Inch Rain Event 372 Gallons 748 = 50 Cubic Feet Depth of Storage Area in Inches = CF of Water divide (SF of Storage Area divide 12) Be aware of setbacks from buildings and impediments such as tree roots

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Observations

Site Observations bull Starting point of a successful design bull Take photos bull Assess existing situation

1 LID Conditions 2 Structural Conditions 3 Design Considerations 4 Growing Conditions

Landscape design and other design areas

bull Similarities bull Same basic elements amp principles

bull Differences bull Three-dimensional bull Living bull Seasonal amp ever changing

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Aesthetics Balance Symmetrical Balance

both sides even or visually identical - a mirror image Formal

Asymmetrical Balance

different-sized elements balance one another by having equal visual weight Informal

SYMMETRICAL BALANCE

ASYMMETRICAL BALANCE

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Proportion

bull Relative size of objects within the composition Large tree can make a house appear smaller

bull Most SoCal homes are out of scale to their lots

Aesthetics Proportion

Plantings may grow out of scale

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Color Most powerful of art elements Establish harmony

bull Soothing low contrast monochromatic cool bull Energizing contrast complimentary warm

SECONDARY COLORS PRIMARY COLORS TERTIARY COLORS

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Color Simple Color Harmony

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Contrast bull Provides interest and impact bull Creates Focal Points and catches the eye bull Contrast plant textures values and colors

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Unity bull Provides cohesive calm bull Repeat plant selections throughout the plan

including both sides of driveway

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Curb Appeal Billboard Effect bull Groups or drifts of plants catch the moving eye bull High contrast bull Simple

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Curb Appeal Path to the door bull Direct line of sight

or visual cues bull Generous path

welcomes guests bull No over grown areas

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Curb Appeal Path to the door bull Direct line of sight

or visual cues bull Generous path

welcomes guests bull No over grown areas

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Plant Functions in Design Climate Mitigation

bull Tradeoffs bull Deciduous Evergreen bull View vs Temperature

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Euphorbia cotinifolia Caribbean Copper Plant

Plant Functions in Design Security bull Thorns as a

deterrent

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Plant Functions in Design Privacy

bull Screen ugly views or create privacy bull Pick a cultivar that doesnrsquot need frequent pruning

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Podocarpus macrophyllus maki Shubby Yew

Pittosporum tenufolium lsquoSilver Sheenrsquo

Explore Design as 2 parts

bull Shaping Spaces bull How will you use the space

bull space arrangement location of major elements bull Design in 3D bull Form follows Function

bull Planting design bull How the space is filled with plants for effective

design

Step 4 Design Functional Design

How will you use your space Is your space an Outdoor Room a Passageway or a Garden

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Outdoor Rooms bull Walls

bull Do NOT need to be solid to create sense of enclosure

bull Floor bull Flagstone DG mulch

or groundcover

bull Ceilings bull can be canopies or arbors

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Passageway bull Way-finding or easy to follow bull Open path for curb appeal bull ldquoPeek-a-viewrdquo for mystery

Step 4 Design Functional Design

View Garden bull Enjoy from a distance bull Treat as a canvas bull Include paths for maintenance amp strolling

Step 4 Design Functional Design

View Garden Borrowed Views

Step 4 Design Functional Design

View Garden Created Views

bull Use an accent feature to create a focal point

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Design in 3D Create vertical dimension with

bull Layered planting

Background 6rsquo+ Middleground 4rsquo+-

Foreground 0-12rdquo

for islands

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function bull How will the space be used

bull What activities will occur there bull Active Uses

cooking eating entertaining sports play pool pets food bull Passive Uses

resting meditation viewing bull Does the current layout ldquoworkrdquo or does it need to

change to be more functional bull Lose the bed lines

bull Donrsquot think of your planting bed as a separate area hellip plan the entire space

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Create a Functional Bubble Plan bull Think

bull How the space could be used NOT how it IS used

bull Will it be an outdoor room garden or pathway

bull Do you want add bull Seating areas bull Pathways through

planting ldquoislandsrdquo bull Meander through your

yardslope with a circular route

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Think outside the box

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Create a Functional Bubble Plan bull Think How the space could be used NOT how it IS used

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Is it an Outdoor Room

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

An Outdoor Room with a dry stream bed

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Is it a Passageway

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Is it a Garden

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape Create a Planting Area Bubble Plan

bull Show basic planting areas bull Locate planting heights of

bull High bull Medium bull Low

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape Complete your Functional Bubble Plan

bull Sketch circulation paths and gathering areas

bull Show planting areas and height Create your Hardscape Plan

bull Check hardscape in place and correct bull Add desired elements

Include bull Hardscape walkways drive walls

patios etc bull Fences and walls bull Elements fountains pots arbors

rocks etc bull Planting areas

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Creating Your Plant Palette bull How to Choose

bull What do you like bull Climate appropriate bull Place appropriate bull Does it fill a design function

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Climate Appropriate Plants Leaves are

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Leathery Small

Silvery Solar tracking

Climate Appropriate Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes Homeownerrsquos Guide and Notebook

bull Mediterranean bull Asian bull Tropical bull Contemporary bull Native bull Shade bull Groundcover options

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Mediterranean

CC BY 20 Karen Roe

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Lavender Rosemary

Olives

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Asian

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Iris douglasiana Dietes African Iris Nandina

Juniperus Juniper

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Tropical

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Lantana Alstroemeria

Strelitzia Bird of Paradise Euphorbia milii Crown of Thorns

Bromeliads

Plumeria

Bougainvillea Geraniums Bird of Paradise

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Contemporary

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Anigozanthos Kangaroo Paw Assorted Succulents

Fire Sticks Kalanchoe thyrisifolia Agave Attenuata

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

California Natives

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Heteromeles arbutifolia Toyon

Romneya coulteri Matilija Poppy

Epilobium California Fushia

Saliva clevelandii Cleveland Sage

A note about Natives hellip WaterSmart Plant Palettes

California Natives bull Adapted for our climate soils bull Provide habitat and attract wildlife

Native plants need

bull Little or no summer water bull Little or no fertilizer bull No pesticides bull Less maintenance

Some native plants are summer deciduous

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Shade Plants for Dry Areas (See Notebook)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Bromeliads Clivia Dianella variegata Schefflera arboricola variegata

Walkable Groundcover Options Dymondia margaretae (Silver Carpet)

Lippia nodiflora (Kurapia)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Flat Green Groundcover Options Fragaria chiloensis (Beach Strawberry)

Achillea millefolium (Yarrow)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Mature Size Plant Research the ldquoFinished Sizerdquo

Agave americana marginata

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Mature Size Plant Pick the right size cultivar for the right place

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Carissa macrocarpa Natal Plum Species lsquoBoxwood Beautyrsquo lsquoGreen Carpetrsquo

8rsquo x 8rsquo 2rsquo x 2rsquo 1rsquo ndash 1 frac12rsquo x 4rsquo

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Growing Conditions Exposure

bull Soil type bull Drainage

Full Shade Full Sun

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Water Requirements Water Use Landscape Coefficient of Landscape Species WUCOLS South Coastal South Inland

Plant Search httpucanredusitesWUCOLSPlant_Search_Instructions

Escondido Rancho Bernardo San Marcos Poway Lakeside Ramona

San Diego Chula Vista Del Mar La Jolla Carlsbad Oceanside Vista El Cajon

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant

WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant

Sunset Western Garden Book Specific Plant Info bull Water usage bull Mature Size bull Cultivars bull Growing conditions

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Find Your Sunset Western Zone Zone 24

bull Mild maritime climate mild winters cool summers rarely freezes

Zone 23 bull Warmer than Zone 24

usually frost-free Zone 21

bull A mix of maritime amp continental influence colder in winter

httpwwwsunsetcomgardenclimate-zonessunset-climate-zone-san-diego-area-00418000067314

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant Sunset Western Garden Book Specific Plant Info bull Water usage bull Mature Size bull Cultivars bull Growing requirements

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Explore Design as 2 parts Physical site design

bull How the space is arranged location of major elements

Planting design and placement bull How the space is filled with plants for effective design

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Putting It Together Size your plants bull Draw at Mature Size to match Bubble Diagram bull Avoid overplanting bull Allow room to grow bull Understand you may

need to edit and thin later

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Putting It Together Hydrozoning bull Group plants with like water needs together

according to irrigation zone bull Do not put water needy plants next to low-water

plants bull Research

bull Water Use Classification of Landscape Species (WUCOLS) rating

bull Plant palettes bull Sunset Western

Step 4 Design Plant Placement

Remember Drawing in Scale Accurate proportion using a standard measurement to represent one foot

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale bull Determine the mature size of the plant bull Use the mature size bull Find appropriate circle

on template

bull Example bull Bush is 3rsquo at maturity bull In 14 scale use 34rdquo

diameter circle

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale bull Pencil in the plants for your space bull At 14rdquo scale = 1rsquo- 0rdquo

bull 3rsquo diameter shrub drawn as 34rdquo diameter circle

bull 12rsquo canopy tree drawn as 3rdquo diameter circle

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Anatomy of an Irrigation System

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Pressure Test bull Use meter on last head on valve

bull Range should be between 25 psi and 40 psi

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Pressure Regulation

At the point of connection (POC) At the head At the valve

Sprays Low Pressure

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Donuts formed by poor coverage

Sprays High Pressure

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Misting

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Overhead or Drip

Choose Overhead Spray for bull Large areas of turf replacement ground cover

(ie dymondia Beach Strawberry etc) bull The existing overhead system has good existing

coverage Choose Drip for bull Small oddly shaped planting areas bull Mixing of plants with differing water requirements in

the same valve area

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of Efficient Overhead Spray bull Simple to retrofit existing spray hardware bull Can match precipitation rate of drip bull Simpler to troubleshoot than drip bull May provide better coverage for groundcover

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of Drip Systems bull Drip is the most efficient

irrigation delivery type

bull Reduces weed growth by targeted water application

bull Prevents runoff and erosion

bull Low precipitation rate

bull No trenching means less digging

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of In-Line Drip Emitters

bull Provide consistent precipitation rate throughout line

bull Less prone to clogging and damage than micro spray

bull Easy to install

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Filters

At the head At the valve

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Drip Retrofit Systems bull Replace existing pop-ups with

retrofit such as Rainbird R-1800

bull Use subsurface tubing with emitter valves not micro spray and 14rdquospaghetti lines

bull Cover with mulch

Step 4 Design Irrigation

In-line Drip

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Irrigation Plan bull Create an irrigation plan based on your completed planting

plan and hydrozones bull Select a category of irrigation (rotor drip etchellip) bull Prepare a materials list and fill in spaces on your legend

(components and quantity)

Step 4 Design Irrigation

What is a Controller Program

bull A set of instructions stored in the controller

bull Different irrigation schedules bull Irrigation days ndash how often bull Start times ndash at what time bull Water times ndash how long

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Water Efficient Control Equipment bull Smart Controllers bull Rain and ETo Sensors bull Moisture Sensors

Smart Controllers Moisture Sensors

Rain and ETo Sensors

How much water does your landscape need

hellip It depends

Step 4 Design Irrigation

bull Soil Texture bull Precipitation Rate bull Plant Demand

Irrigation Scheduling Internet BeWaterWisecom

Step 4 Design Irrigation

1 Prepare the site

bull Cut down tall weeds bull Remove woody or invasive plants bull (warm season turf) bull Flag sprinkler heads bull Soak the area with water

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

2 Edging Mounding amp Contouring

bull Make room for the mulch Cut lawn 12 inches away from concrete to 3rdquo below concrete level

bull Create mounds with removed sod by facing turf side down or discard removed sod

bull Grade as needed

Manual ldquoGrubbingrdquo Gas Powered

Sod Cutter

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

3 Ensure Irrigation of Trees and Large plants bull Add bubblers or drip irrigation if needed

In-line drip irrigation can be expanded as tree grows Bubbler Head Drip Irrigation

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

4 Plant Large Plants bull 5 gallon and larger

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

5 Add a weed barrier bull NOT weed cloth (except under rock) bull Newspaper or cardboard bull Overlap by 6-8 inches bull Cover all ground except where

there are plants

Paper amp Cardboard Weed Barrier Do NOT use weed cloth

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Notify your neighbors first

Weed Barrier Newspaper amp Cardboard

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

6 Layer bull 1-2rdquo of compost bull 4-5rdquo of Soil Building Mulch (tree trimmerrsquos chipped etc) bull Pull compost and mulch away from plant crowns and trunks

Timing bull Traditional Allow 3 - 5 months

for composting to complete process then plant

bull Fast Plant before completion by digging through layers

Sheet Mulching

(4rdquo+)

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

bull Rule of thumb for coverage 1 13 Cu Yd covers100 sf 4rdquo depth

Know your Turf Type to Effectively Remove

Turf Type Dormant Season

Active Season

Growth form

Seeds Common Types

Kill Method

Cool Season

Winter

Summer

Small tuffs

Dwarf Tall Fescue (common locally) Perennial Ryegrass Annual Ryegrass Blue Grass

Sheet Mulch

Warm Season

Winter Summer

Creeping Stolons

Bermuda grass Zoysia grass St Augustine Grass Kikuyu grass

Solarization or Chemical Followed by Sheet Mulching

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods bull Herbicides

bull Cannot be killed with Chemicals when dormant bull Spray herbicides when actively growing bull Repeat application

bull Non-toxic herbicide products

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods

bull Complete Sod Removal bull Sod goes to landfill

cannot be recycled

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Contouring for Dry Stream

Step 5 Implementation Contouring

Contouring Landscape Fabric First Cobbles Added

Completed

Step 5 Implementation Sequence

Do It Yourself or Professional Contractor What is right for you bull Tradeoff Cost vs Labor + Time bull Option Be the General Contractor yourself Installation or Repair bull California Landscape Contractors Association (CLCA)

httpwwwclcasandiegoorg bull Certified Irrigation Professional wwwIrrigationorg bull Contractors State License Board (CSLB)

httpwwwcslbcagovConsumers bull YouTube Instructional Videos

Step 6 Maintenance Irrigation

Irrigation Maintenance bull Adjust run time for season

bull 1 Winter bull 2 Fall amp Spring bull 3 Summer

bull Check for leaks and fix leaks promptly bull Flush drip systems and check filters to

reduce clogging bull Adjust sprayheads to prevent

overspray on hardscape

Step 6 Maintenance Plants

Plant Maintenance

bull Amend soil with compost and mulch regularly bull Remove weeds bull Monitor plant health bull Minimize the use of

non- organic chemicals bull Start with a hard spray

of water bull Use insecticidal soap

or other non-toxic pest killer

QUESTIONS

Apply for the WaterSmart Landscape Makeover Series

httplandscapemakeoverwatersmartsdorg Presentation Slides at httpwwwwatersmartsdorgprogramswatersmart-landscape-design-homeowners-workshop

  • Slide Number 1
  • San Diego County Water Authority
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  • Before
  • After
  • Personal Goals
  • Slide Number 11
  • Why Remove Turf
  • Case Study 1
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  • WaterSmart Landscapes
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Design Process Overview
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Implementation Overview
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
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  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
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  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
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  • Water Uptake by Plant Roots
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
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  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
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  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Observations
  • Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
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  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
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  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Find Your Sunset Western Zone
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Plant Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Anatomy of an Irrigation System
  • Slide Number 131
  • Sprays Low Pressure
  • Sprays High Pressure
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How many of you are here to hellip

bull Reduce your water use bull Learn which plants to use bull Get curb appeal bull Get a planting plan bull Learn how to retrofit irrigation bull Reduce maintenance

Personal Goals

MAKEOVER SERIES WaterSmart Landscape

Course Goals Teach Homeowners to

1 Identify Your Landscape Target 2 Create a Basic Plot Plan 3 Evaluate Your Site 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape 5 Implement Your Plan 6 Care for Your WaterSmart Landscape

Register httplandscapemakeoverwatersmartsdorg

60 50 40 30 20 10 0

Why Remove Turf Regional Perspective Turfrsquos Water Needs vs Annual Rainfall

Required Zone 6

Additional Water Required

Ave Yearly Rainfall

Case Study 1

After Installation

Case Study 1

After Approximately 6 months after installation

Case Study 1

After Approximately 1 year after installation

Case Study 1

After Approximately 2 years after installation

Case Study 1

Case Study 1

Close Up Details

WaterSmart Landscapes

Before

After

Base Plan

Finished Planting Plan

Bubble Diagram Functional

Hardscape amp Preliminary Planting Plan

LID Plan

Soil amp Site Analysis

Irrigation Plan

Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Design Process Overview

Identify Your Target

Demolition Contouring Soil Prep

Irrigation Plant Placement

Planting Plan

Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Implementation Overview

Installed Two Years Later

If you donrsquot know where yoursquore

going anywhere will do

Landscape Target Factors

bull Turf Area bull Plant Selection bull Irrigation Efficiency

Step 1 Identify Your Landscape Target

PLANT FACTOR- represents the estimated percent or portion of supplemental water needed relative to the Eto value of particular location

Source Landscape Plants for California Gardens by Bob Perry

Step 1 Identify Your Landscape Target

Plant Selection

Turf

Natives amp Mediterranean Plants

Irrigation Efficiency

Obsolete Conventional Overhead Spray Heads

Medium Rotator Nozzles

High In-Line Drip emitters Bubblers

Step 1 Identify Your Landscape Target

Use Pages 8 and 9 in your Homeownerrsquos Guide

Step 1 Identify Your Landscape Target

Two Factors bull Irrigation Efficiency

bull Plant Selection

Basic Plot Plan A scale drawing of the property drawn in accurate proportion using a standard measurement to represent one foot

Legend N Arrow Scale 18rdquo = 1rdquo 14rdquo = 1rsquo 110rdquo= 1rsquo

Step 2 Create a Basic Plot Plan

Step 2 Create a Basic Plot Plan

Scales Architectural and Engineering

Standard Size Properties 14 Scale 14rdquo = 1rsquo or 1rdquo = 4rsquo 18 Scale 18rdquo = 1rsquo or 1rdquo = 8rsquo

Large Size Properties 110 Scale 1rdquo = 10rsquo 120 Scale 1rdquo = 20

Step 2 Create a Basic Plot Plan

Measure your property bull Start with one dominant point to measure from (ie a wall corner) bull Locate features that stay (walls hardscape trees fences etc) bull Alternate use outside source (Property Description Google Earth)

Step 2 Create a Basic Plot Plan

Using Graph Paper bull Select grid paper to match scale bull Draw in scale on grid paper bull Align ldquo0rdquo and measure bull Add Legend

bull Scale bull N arrow

frac14rdquo=1rsquo0rdquo

Step 2 Plot Plan Alternative

Without putting it on paper Flag Method bull Mark flags with selected

plants and size bull Place flags for each plant

Step 2 Plot Plan Alternative

Without putting it on paper Flag Method (contrsquod) bull Plan amp measure for

mature plants bull Rearrange as needed bull Count to create plant list bull Plant according to flags

Tecate Divide

What is a Watershed bull A watershed is the area of land

where all of the water that falls in it and drains off of it goes to a common outlet

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed

You live in a Watershed Benefits to Using a Watershed Approach to Landscaping

bull Improves environment bull Protects our waters bull Preserves our coast bull Reduces Beach Closures

from pollution bull Saves water in landscape bull Saves energy used in water

transport

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed

Your yard is a Mini-Watershed Map your drainage

bull Where does it flow from bull Where does it flow to bull Gutter Storm Drains Ocean

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed

Homework

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Soil Why Do We Care

bull Soil can cleanse water bull Soil can store water bull Soil influences everything related to water

bull Infiltration bull Holding capacity bull Movement bull Irrigation scheduling

bull Mineral

bull Organic

bull Pore Space

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

bull Mineral

bull Organic

bull Pore Space

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Soil Texture Particle

Type Water

Movement (Drainage)

Water Holding

Nutrient Holding

Sand Fast No No

Silt

Medium Medium Medium

Clay

Slow Yes once wet

Rich

Loam Mixture of all particle types

Medium

Yes

Yes

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Determining Soil Texture bull Soil Sampling Dig a hole

bull Remove mulch or surface matter bull Dig down approx 6rdquo bull Take sample from side of hole

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Determining Soil Texture bull ldquoThein Feel Testrdquo

bull Wet the soil sample to playdough consistency

bull Make a ball and poke it bull Does it fall apart bull Does it hold together

bull Squeeze a ribbon bull Less than 1 inch bull Between 1 inch and 2 inches bull More than 2 inches

bull Wet it excessively and feel it bull Is it slippery bull Is it gritty

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

bull Mineral

bull Organic

bull Pore Space

Sustainable Soil

bull Soil Food Web bull Organisms build soil bull Encourage them with

proper organic matter moisture oxygen etc

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Soil Food Web

Bacteria

Weeds

Nematodes

Fungi

Worms

Plants

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

bull Mineral

bull Organic

bull Pore Space

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Soil Aggregation bull Created by bacteria fungi and humic acid from organic matter bull Allows water

bull Infiltration percolation bull storage

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Water moves easily through soil with good structure

Soil Aggregation bull Creates soil pores which contain

OWL Oxyen Water Life

bull Purifies runoff water bull Creates water holding

capacity

Water Uptake by Plant Roots

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Organic Matter bull Reverses compaction bull Improves root penetration bull Improves plant success

Remediating Compaction

bull Add organic matter bull Build the health of the soil food web bull By the way hellip ADD ORGANIC MATTER

bull IN the ground Compost for Soil Amendment when planting

bull ON the ground Mulch after planting

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Compost Soil Amendment Mulch IN ground ON ground

Soil Amendment

bull Use compost when planting bull Small particles

usually less than frac14rdquo bull Mix compost with backfill soil

bull 30 most plants bull 15 natives in disturbed soil

bull Available in bags or bulk

Amending Soil with Compost

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Mulch bull Blanket over soil surface bull Continues to feed the soil as it breaks down bull Adds organic matter in areas already planted bull Prevents

bull Erosion bull Evaporation bull Weeds bull Compaction

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Mulch Types bull Longevity Wood chips or Bark bull Soil Building chipped tree trimmings or coarse compost

bull Varied particle sized bull Texture

bull Water passes through bull Holds in place on slopes and in wind

Brush or Composted Mulch Chipped Mulch Blended Mulch

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Mulch Application bull After planting lay 4rdquo layer on top of soil bull Leave open space around plant stem or crown bull Add additional mulch when areas are thin bull Rule of thumb

bull 1 14 CY covers about 100 sq ft at 4rdquo depth

Brush Mulch Chipped Mulch

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

How does your soil handle water bull Organic matter remediates compaction bull Percolation and infiltration effected by

bull Soil texture bull Soil aggregation bull Layers of compaction or rock

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Soil Drainage and Percolation Test (Homeownerrsquos Guide)

Day 1 1 Dig one cubic foot hole (12rdquox12rdquox12rdquo) 2 Fill the hole with water to saturate the soil 3 Let drain overnight

Day 2 1 Lay a stick over the hole 2 Refill the hole with water to the

level of the stick 3 Wait one hour 4 Measure how far the water level has

dropped to determine the infiltration rate per hour

Note Use the soil from the hole to do a worm count amp test the texture of your soil

Homework Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Soil Drainage Field Percolation Test Inches per Hr Drainage Solutions

Less than 1rdquo

Add organics Create mounds Select tolerant plants

1rdquo- 3rdquo

More than 4rdquo

Add organics Create mounds Select tolerant plants

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

First Flush bull First rain after dry period bull Washes off pollutants deposited

during dry period bull Discharge of higher concentrations

of pollutants in early part of a storm (relative to the later part of the storm)

bull 1000 SF roof has bull 372 gallons for 85 24 Hr Storm

at 6 inches of rainfall

bull Soil is important tool for management of First Flush

372 gallons

per 1000 SF 85 Storm

50 CF

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

First Flush Can the polluted water be cleaned

YES Healthy soil breaks down pollutants Can the water be utilized

YES It can be stored in bull Soil bull Rain Barrels bull Cisterns

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

First Seasonal Flush Subsequent Storm Event

Old Town San Diego

Storm Water Requirements for Water Quality Treatment You can be sustainable by incorporating features in your landscape plan such as

bull Rain barrels bull Dry stream beds with basins

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Design Capture Volume (DCV) Impermeable bull Roofs Concrete

Asphalt Grouted Pavers

Semi-permeable bull DG Cobble Gravel

Compacted Soil

Permeable bull Landscape areas

Amended or Mulched Soils

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

non-permeable

semi-permeable

permeable

Design Capture Volume (LID) bull Formula for on-site Design Capture Volume (DCV) for Runoff Factors 85th

percentile 24 Hr Storm

bull DCV = C x d x A x (43560 SFacre x 112 inft) DCV = C x d x A x 3630 conversion from acres to SF and to CF

bull DCV = Design Capture Volume in cubic feet bull C = Runoff Factors

Impermeable 09 Semi- permeable 03 Landscape areas 01

bull d = 85th Percentile Storm average regional 06

bull A = Tributary area in acres bull 43560 SF X 112 is conversion to CF

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

First Flush Techniques bull Keep water on site bull Slow-Store-Spread-Sink

bull Slow down the speed of the flow bull Store in basins bull Spread over wider area bull Sink into healthy soil

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

First Flush Techniques Pitfalls amp Problems

bull Drainage must be at least

5 -10rsquo from buildings and hardscape

bull Expansive clay soil bull Poor percolation

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

First Flush Techniques Dry Stream

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

10rsquo from hardscape

First Flush Techniques Dry Stream

bull Dry Stream

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

bull 10rsquo minimum from hardscape bull Optional permeable landscape fabric beneath rock

First Flush Techniques Rain Barrel bull Install with Diverter to control

overflow bull Be sure to plan for overflow if

not tied to drainage system bull Check WaterSmartSDOrg for

current incentives

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

First Flush Techniques Infiltration Trench

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

10rsquo from hardscape

First Flush Techniques Dry Well

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

10rsquo from hardscape

First Flush Techniques bull What Volume is needed Convert Gallons into Cubic Feet 372 Gallons from 6 Inch Rain Event 372 Gallons 748 = 50 Cubic Feet Depth of Storage Area in Inches = CF of Water divide (SF of Storage Area divide 12) Be aware of setbacks from buildings and impediments such as tree roots

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Observations

Site Observations bull Starting point of a successful design bull Take photos bull Assess existing situation

1 LID Conditions 2 Structural Conditions 3 Design Considerations 4 Growing Conditions

Landscape design and other design areas

bull Similarities bull Same basic elements amp principles

bull Differences bull Three-dimensional bull Living bull Seasonal amp ever changing

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Aesthetics Balance Symmetrical Balance

both sides even or visually identical - a mirror image Formal

Asymmetrical Balance

different-sized elements balance one another by having equal visual weight Informal

SYMMETRICAL BALANCE

ASYMMETRICAL BALANCE

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Proportion

bull Relative size of objects within the composition Large tree can make a house appear smaller

bull Most SoCal homes are out of scale to their lots

Aesthetics Proportion

Plantings may grow out of scale

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Color Most powerful of art elements Establish harmony

bull Soothing low contrast monochromatic cool bull Energizing contrast complimentary warm

SECONDARY COLORS PRIMARY COLORS TERTIARY COLORS

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Color Simple Color Harmony

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Contrast bull Provides interest and impact bull Creates Focal Points and catches the eye bull Contrast plant textures values and colors

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Unity bull Provides cohesive calm bull Repeat plant selections throughout the plan

including both sides of driveway

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Curb Appeal Billboard Effect bull Groups or drifts of plants catch the moving eye bull High contrast bull Simple

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Curb Appeal Path to the door bull Direct line of sight

or visual cues bull Generous path

welcomes guests bull No over grown areas

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Curb Appeal Path to the door bull Direct line of sight

or visual cues bull Generous path

welcomes guests bull No over grown areas

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Plant Functions in Design Climate Mitigation

bull Tradeoffs bull Deciduous Evergreen bull View vs Temperature

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Euphorbia cotinifolia Caribbean Copper Plant

Plant Functions in Design Security bull Thorns as a

deterrent

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Plant Functions in Design Privacy

bull Screen ugly views or create privacy bull Pick a cultivar that doesnrsquot need frequent pruning

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Podocarpus macrophyllus maki Shubby Yew

Pittosporum tenufolium lsquoSilver Sheenrsquo

Explore Design as 2 parts

bull Shaping Spaces bull How will you use the space

bull space arrangement location of major elements bull Design in 3D bull Form follows Function

bull Planting design bull How the space is filled with plants for effective

design

Step 4 Design Functional Design

How will you use your space Is your space an Outdoor Room a Passageway or a Garden

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Outdoor Rooms bull Walls

bull Do NOT need to be solid to create sense of enclosure

bull Floor bull Flagstone DG mulch

or groundcover

bull Ceilings bull can be canopies or arbors

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Passageway bull Way-finding or easy to follow bull Open path for curb appeal bull ldquoPeek-a-viewrdquo for mystery

Step 4 Design Functional Design

View Garden bull Enjoy from a distance bull Treat as a canvas bull Include paths for maintenance amp strolling

Step 4 Design Functional Design

View Garden Borrowed Views

Step 4 Design Functional Design

View Garden Created Views

bull Use an accent feature to create a focal point

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Design in 3D Create vertical dimension with

bull Layered planting

Background 6rsquo+ Middleground 4rsquo+-

Foreground 0-12rdquo

for islands

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function bull How will the space be used

bull What activities will occur there bull Active Uses

cooking eating entertaining sports play pool pets food bull Passive Uses

resting meditation viewing bull Does the current layout ldquoworkrdquo or does it need to

change to be more functional bull Lose the bed lines

bull Donrsquot think of your planting bed as a separate area hellip plan the entire space

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Create a Functional Bubble Plan bull Think

bull How the space could be used NOT how it IS used

bull Will it be an outdoor room garden or pathway

bull Do you want add bull Seating areas bull Pathways through

planting ldquoislandsrdquo bull Meander through your

yardslope with a circular route

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Think outside the box

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Create a Functional Bubble Plan bull Think How the space could be used NOT how it IS used

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Is it an Outdoor Room

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

An Outdoor Room with a dry stream bed

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Is it a Passageway

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Is it a Garden

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape Create a Planting Area Bubble Plan

bull Show basic planting areas bull Locate planting heights of

bull High bull Medium bull Low

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape Complete your Functional Bubble Plan

bull Sketch circulation paths and gathering areas

bull Show planting areas and height Create your Hardscape Plan

bull Check hardscape in place and correct bull Add desired elements

Include bull Hardscape walkways drive walls

patios etc bull Fences and walls bull Elements fountains pots arbors

rocks etc bull Planting areas

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Creating Your Plant Palette bull How to Choose

bull What do you like bull Climate appropriate bull Place appropriate bull Does it fill a design function

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Climate Appropriate Plants Leaves are

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Leathery Small

Silvery Solar tracking

Climate Appropriate Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes Homeownerrsquos Guide and Notebook

bull Mediterranean bull Asian bull Tropical bull Contemporary bull Native bull Shade bull Groundcover options

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Mediterranean

CC BY 20 Karen Roe

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Lavender Rosemary

Olives

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Asian

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Iris douglasiana Dietes African Iris Nandina

Juniperus Juniper

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Tropical

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Lantana Alstroemeria

Strelitzia Bird of Paradise Euphorbia milii Crown of Thorns

Bromeliads

Plumeria

Bougainvillea Geraniums Bird of Paradise

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Contemporary

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Anigozanthos Kangaroo Paw Assorted Succulents

Fire Sticks Kalanchoe thyrisifolia Agave Attenuata

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

California Natives

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Heteromeles arbutifolia Toyon

Romneya coulteri Matilija Poppy

Epilobium California Fushia

Saliva clevelandii Cleveland Sage

A note about Natives hellip WaterSmart Plant Palettes

California Natives bull Adapted for our climate soils bull Provide habitat and attract wildlife

Native plants need

bull Little or no summer water bull Little or no fertilizer bull No pesticides bull Less maintenance

Some native plants are summer deciduous

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Shade Plants for Dry Areas (See Notebook)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Bromeliads Clivia Dianella variegata Schefflera arboricola variegata

Walkable Groundcover Options Dymondia margaretae (Silver Carpet)

Lippia nodiflora (Kurapia)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Flat Green Groundcover Options Fragaria chiloensis (Beach Strawberry)

Achillea millefolium (Yarrow)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Mature Size Plant Research the ldquoFinished Sizerdquo

Agave americana marginata

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Mature Size Plant Pick the right size cultivar for the right place

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Carissa macrocarpa Natal Plum Species lsquoBoxwood Beautyrsquo lsquoGreen Carpetrsquo

8rsquo x 8rsquo 2rsquo x 2rsquo 1rsquo ndash 1 frac12rsquo x 4rsquo

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Growing Conditions Exposure

bull Soil type bull Drainage

Full Shade Full Sun

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Water Requirements Water Use Landscape Coefficient of Landscape Species WUCOLS South Coastal South Inland

Plant Search httpucanredusitesWUCOLSPlant_Search_Instructions

Escondido Rancho Bernardo San Marcos Poway Lakeside Ramona

San Diego Chula Vista Del Mar La Jolla Carlsbad Oceanside Vista El Cajon

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant

WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant

Sunset Western Garden Book Specific Plant Info bull Water usage bull Mature Size bull Cultivars bull Growing conditions

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Find Your Sunset Western Zone Zone 24

bull Mild maritime climate mild winters cool summers rarely freezes

Zone 23 bull Warmer than Zone 24

usually frost-free Zone 21

bull A mix of maritime amp continental influence colder in winter

httpwwwsunsetcomgardenclimate-zonessunset-climate-zone-san-diego-area-00418000067314

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant Sunset Western Garden Book Specific Plant Info bull Water usage bull Mature Size bull Cultivars bull Growing requirements

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Explore Design as 2 parts Physical site design

bull How the space is arranged location of major elements

Planting design and placement bull How the space is filled with plants for effective design

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Putting It Together Size your plants bull Draw at Mature Size to match Bubble Diagram bull Avoid overplanting bull Allow room to grow bull Understand you may

need to edit and thin later

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Putting It Together Hydrozoning bull Group plants with like water needs together

according to irrigation zone bull Do not put water needy plants next to low-water

plants bull Research

bull Water Use Classification of Landscape Species (WUCOLS) rating

bull Plant palettes bull Sunset Western

Step 4 Design Plant Placement

Remember Drawing in Scale Accurate proportion using a standard measurement to represent one foot

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale bull Determine the mature size of the plant bull Use the mature size bull Find appropriate circle

on template

bull Example bull Bush is 3rsquo at maturity bull In 14 scale use 34rdquo

diameter circle

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale bull Pencil in the plants for your space bull At 14rdquo scale = 1rsquo- 0rdquo

bull 3rsquo diameter shrub drawn as 34rdquo diameter circle

bull 12rsquo canopy tree drawn as 3rdquo diameter circle

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Anatomy of an Irrigation System

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Pressure Test bull Use meter on last head on valve

bull Range should be between 25 psi and 40 psi

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Pressure Regulation

At the point of connection (POC) At the head At the valve

Sprays Low Pressure

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Donuts formed by poor coverage

Sprays High Pressure

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Misting

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Overhead or Drip

Choose Overhead Spray for bull Large areas of turf replacement ground cover

(ie dymondia Beach Strawberry etc) bull The existing overhead system has good existing

coverage Choose Drip for bull Small oddly shaped planting areas bull Mixing of plants with differing water requirements in

the same valve area

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of Efficient Overhead Spray bull Simple to retrofit existing spray hardware bull Can match precipitation rate of drip bull Simpler to troubleshoot than drip bull May provide better coverage for groundcover

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of Drip Systems bull Drip is the most efficient

irrigation delivery type

bull Reduces weed growth by targeted water application

bull Prevents runoff and erosion

bull Low precipitation rate

bull No trenching means less digging

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of In-Line Drip Emitters

bull Provide consistent precipitation rate throughout line

bull Less prone to clogging and damage than micro spray

bull Easy to install

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Filters

At the head At the valve

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Drip Retrofit Systems bull Replace existing pop-ups with

retrofit such as Rainbird R-1800

bull Use subsurface tubing with emitter valves not micro spray and 14rdquospaghetti lines

bull Cover with mulch

Step 4 Design Irrigation

In-line Drip

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Irrigation Plan bull Create an irrigation plan based on your completed planting

plan and hydrozones bull Select a category of irrigation (rotor drip etchellip) bull Prepare a materials list and fill in spaces on your legend

(components and quantity)

Step 4 Design Irrigation

What is a Controller Program

bull A set of instructions stored in the controller

bull Different irrigation schedules bull Irrigation days ndash how often bull Start times ndash at what time bull Water times ndash how long

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Water Efficient Control Equipment bull Smart Controllers bull Rain and ETo Sensors bull Moisture Sensors

Smart Controllers Moisture Sensors

Rain and ETo Sensors

How much water does your landscape need

hellip It depends

Step 4 Design Irrigation

bull Soil Texture bull Precipitation Rate bull Plant Demand

Irrigation Scheduling Internet BeWaterWisecom

Step 4 Design Irrigation

1 Prepare the site

bull Cut down tall weeds bull Remove woody or invasive plants bull (warm season turf) bull Flag sprinkler heads bull Soak the area with water

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

2 Edging Mounding amp Contouring

bull Make room for the mulch Cut lawn 12 inches away from concrete to 3rdquo below concrete level

bull Create mounds with removed sod by facing turf side down or discard removed sod

bull Grade as needed

Manual ldquoGrubbingrdquo Gas Powered

Sod Cutter

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

3 Ensure Irrigation of Trees and Large plants bull Add bubblers or drip irrigation if needed

In-line drip irrigation can be expanded as tree grows Bubbler Head Drip Irrigation

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

4 Plant Large Plants bull 5 gallon and larger

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

5 Add a weed barrier bull NOT weed cloth (except under rock) bull Newspaper or cardboard bull Overlap by 6-8 inches bull Cover all ground except where

there are plants

Paper amp Cardboard Weed Barrier Do NOT use weed cloth

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Notify your neighbors first

Weed Barrier Newspaper amp Cardboard

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

6 Layer bull 1-2rdquo of compost bull 4-5rdquo of Soil Building Mulch (tree trimmerrsquos chipped etc) bull Pull compost and mulch away from plant crowns and trunks

Timing bull Traditional Allow 3 - 5 months

for composting to complete process then plant

bull Fast Plant before completion by digging through layers

Sheet Mulching

(4rdquo+)

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

bull Rule of thumb for coverage 1 13 Cu Yd covers100 sf 4rdquo depth

Know your Turf Type to Effectively Remove

Turf Type Dormant Season

Active Season

Growth form

Seeds Common Types

Kill Method

Cool Season

Winter

Summer

Small tuffs

Dwarf Tall Fescue (common locally) Perennial Ryegrass Annual Ryegrass Blue Grass

Sheet Mulch

Warm Season

Winter Summer

Creeping Stolons

Bermuda grass Zoysia grass St Augustine Grass Kikuyu grass

Solarization or Chemical Followed by Sheet Mulching

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods bull Herbicides

bull Cannot be killed with Chemicals when dormant bull Spray herbicides when actively growing bull Repeat application

bull Non-toxic herbicide products

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods

bull Complete Sod Removal bull Sod goes to landfill

cannot be recycled

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Contouring for Dry Stream

Step 5 Implementation Contouring

Contouring Landscape Fabric First Cobbles Added

Completed

Step 5 Implementation Sequence

Do It Yourself or Professional Contractor What is right for you bull Tradeoff Cost vs Labor + Time bull Option Be the General Contractor yourself Installation or Repair bull California Landscape Contractors Association (CLCA)

httpwwwclcasandiegoorg bull Certified Irrigation Professional wwwIrrigationorg bull Contractors State License Board (CSLB)

httpwwwcslbcagovConsumers bull YouTube Instructional Videos

Step 6 Maintenance Irrigation

Irrigation Maintenance bull Adjust run time for season

bull 1 Winter bull 2 Fall amp Spring bull 3 Summer

bull Check for leaks and fix leaks promptly bull Flush drip systems and check filters to

reduce clogging bull Adjust sprayheads to prevent

overspray on hardscape

Step 6 Maintenance Plants

Plant Maintenance

bull Amend soil with compost and mulch regularly bull Remove weeds bull Monitor plant health bull Minimize the use of

non- organic chemicals bull Start with a hard spray

of water bull Use insecticidal soap

or other non-toxic pest killer

QUESTIONS

Apply for the WaterSmart Landscape Makeover Series

httplandscapemakeoverwatersmartsdorg Presentation Slides at httpwwwwatersmartsdorgprogramswatersmart-landscape-design-homeowners-workshop

  • Slide Number 1
  • San Diego County Water Authority
  • Slide Number 3
  • Slide Number 4
  • Slide Number 5
  • Slide Number 6
  • Slide Number 7
  • Before
  • After
  • Personal Goals
  • Slide Number 11
  • Why Remove Turf
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • WaterSmart Landscapes
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Design Process Overview
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Implementation Overview
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Slide Number 38
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
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  • Water Uptake by Plant Roots
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Slide Number 48
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  • Slide Number 50
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  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
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  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Observations
  • Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
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  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
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  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Find Your Sunset Western Zone
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Plant Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
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  • Sprays High Pressure
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MAKEOVER SERIES WaterSmart Landscape

Course Goals Teach Homeowners to

1 Identify Your Landscape Target 2 Create a Basic Plot Plan 3 Evaluate Your Site 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape 5 Implement Your Plan 6 Care for Your WaterSmart Landscape

Register httplandscapemakeoverwatersmartsdorg

60 50 40 30 20 10 0

Why Remove Turf Regional Perspective Turfrsquos Water Needs vs Annual Rainfall

Required Zone 6

Additional Water Required

Ave Yearly Rainfall

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After Installation

Case Study 1

After Approximately 6 months after installation

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After Approximately 1 year after installation

Case Study 1

After Approximately 2 years after installation

Case Study 1

Case Study 1

Close Up Details

WaterSmart Landscapes

Before

After

Base Plan

Finished Planting Plan

Bubble Diagram Functional

Hardscape amp Preliminary Planting Plan

LID Plan

Soil amp Site Analysis

Irrigation Plan

Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Design Process Overview

Identify Your Target

Demolition Contouring Soil Prep

Irrigation Plant Placement

Planting Plan

Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Implementation Overview

Installed Two Years Later

If you donrsquot know where yoursquore

going anywhere will do

Landscape Target Factors

bull Turf Area bull Plant Selection bull Irrigation Efficiency

Step 1 Identify Your Landscape Target

PLANT FACTOR- represents the estimated percent or portion of supplemental water needed relative to the Eto value of particular location

Source Landscape Plants for California Gardens by Bob Perry

Step 1 Identify Your Landscape Target

Plant Selection

Turf

Natives amp Mediterranean Plants

Irrigation Efficiency

Obsolete Conventional Overhead Spray Heads

Medium Rotator Nozzles

High In-Line Drip emitters Bubblers

Step 1 Identify Your Landscape Target

Use Pages 8 and 9 in your Homeownerrsquos Guide

Step 1 Identify Your Landscape Target

Two Factors bull Irrigation Efficiency

bull Plant Selection

Basic Plot Plan A scale drawing of the property drawn in accurate proportion using a standard measurement to represent one foot

Legend N Arrow Scale 18rdquo = 1rdquo 14rdquo = 1rsquo 110rdquo= 1rsquo

Step 2 Create a Basic Plot Plan

Step 2 Create a Basic Plot Plan

Scales Architectural and Engineering

Standard Size Properties 14 Scale 14rdquo = 1rsquo or 1rdquo = 4rsquo 18 Scale 18rdquo = 1rsquo or 1rdquo = 8rsquo

Large Size Properties 110 Scale 1rdquo = 10rsquo 120 Scale 1rdquo = 20

Step 2 Create a Basic Plot Plan

Measure your property bull Start with one dominant point to measure from (ie a wall corner) bull Locate features that stay (walls hardscape trees fences etc) bull Alternate use outside source (Property Description Google Earth)

Step 2 Create a Basic Plot Plan

Using Graph Paper bull Select grid paper to match scale bull Draw in scale on grid paper bull Align ldquo0rdquo and measure bull Add Legend

bull Scale bull N arrow

frac14rdquo=1rsquo0rdquo

Step 2 Plot Plan Alternative

Without putting it on paper Flag Method bull Mark flags with selected

plants and size bull Place flags for each plant

Step 2 Plot Plan Alternative

Without putting it on paper Flag Method (contrsquod) bull Plan amp measure for

mature plants bull Rearrange as needed bull Count to create plant list bull Plant according to flags

Tecate Divide

What is a Watershed bull A watershed is the area of land

where all of the water that falls in it and drains off of it goes to a common outlet

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed

You live in a Watershed Benefits to Using a Watershed Approach to Landscaping

bull Improves environment bull Protects our waters bull Preserves our coast bull Reduces Beach Closures

from pollution bull Saves water in landscape bull Saves energy used in water

transport

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed

Your yard is a Mini-Watershed Map your drainage

bull Where does it flow from bull Where does it flow to bull Gutter Storm Drains Ocean

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed

Homework

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Soil Why Do We Care

bull Soil can cleanse water bull Soil can store water bull Soil influences everything related to water

bull Infiltration bull Holding capacity bull Movement bull Irrigation scheduling

bull Mineral

bull Organic

bull Pore Space

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

bull Mineral

bull Organic

bull Pore Space

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Soil Texture Particle

Type Water

Movement (Drainage)

Water Holding

Nutrient Holding

Sand Fast No No

Silt

Medium Medium Medium

Clay

Slow Yes once wet

Rich

Loam Mixture of all particle types

Medium

Yes

Yes

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Determining Soil Texture bull Soil Sampling Dig a hole

bull Remove mulch or surface matter bull Dig down approx 6rdquo bull Take sample from side of hole

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Determining Soil Texture bull ldquoThein Feel Testrdquo

bull Wet the soil sample to playdough consistency

bull Make a ball and poke it bull Does it fall apart bull Does it hold together

bull Squeeze a ribbon bull Less than 1 inch bull Between 1 inch and 2 inches bull More than 2 inches

bull Wet it excessively and feel it bull Is it slippery bull Is it gritty

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

bull Mineral

bull Organic

bull Pore Space

Sustainable Soil

bull Soil Food Web bull Organisms build soil bull Encourage them with

proper organic matter moisture oxygen etc

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Soil Food Web

Bacteria

Weeds

Nematodes

Fungi

Worms

Plants

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

bull Mineral

bull Organic

bull Pore Space

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Soil Aggregation bull Created by bacteria fungi and humic acid from organic matter bull Allows water

bull Infiltration percolation bull storage

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Water moves easily through soil with good structure

Soil Aggregation bull Creates soil pores which contain

OWL Oxyen Water Life

bull Purifies runoff water bull Creates water holding

capacity

Water Uptake by Plant Roots

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Organic Matter bull Reverses compaction bull Improves root penetration bull Improves plant success

Remediating Compaction

bull Add organic matter bull Build the health of the soil food web bull By the way hellip ADD ORGANIC MATTER

bull IN the ground Compost for Soil Amendment when planting

bull ON the ground Mulch after planting

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Compost Soil Amendment Mulch IN ground ON ground

Soil Amendment

bull Use compost when planting bull Small particles

usually less than frac14rdquo bull Mix compost with backfill soil

bull 30 most plants bull 15 natives in disturbed soil

bull Available in bags or bulk

Amending Soil with Compost

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Mulch bull Blanket over soil surface bull Continues to feed the soil as it breaks down bull Adds organic matter in areas already planted bull Prevents

bull Erosion bull Evaporation bull Weeds bull Compaction

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Mulch Types bull Longevity Wood chips or Bark bull Soil Building chipped tree trimmings or coarse compost

bull Varied particle sized bull Texture

bull Water passes through bull Holds in place on slopes and in wind

Brush or Composted Mulch Chipped Mulch Blended Mulch

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Mulch Application bull After planting lay 4rdquo layer on top of soil bull Leave open space around plant stem or crown bull Add additional mulch when areas are thin bull Rule of thumb

bull 1 14 CY covers about 100 sq ft at 4rdquo depth

Brush Mulch Chipped Mulch

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

How does your soil handle water bull Organic matter remediates compaction bull Percolation and infiltration effected by

bull Soil texture bull Soil aggregation bull Layers of compaction or rock

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Soil Drainage and Percolation Test (Homeownerrsquos Guide)

Day 1 1 Dig one cubic foot hole (12rdquox12rdquox12rdquo) 2 Fill the hole with water to saturate the soil 3 Let drain overnight

Day 2 1 Lay a stick over the hole 2 Refill the hole with water to the

level of the stick 3 Wait one hour 4 Measure how far the water level has

dropped to determine the infiltration rate per hour

Note Use the soil from the hole to do a worm count amp test the texture of your soil

Homework Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Soil Drainage Field Percolation Test Inches per Hr Drainage Solutions

Less than 1rdquo

Add organics Create mounds Select tolerant plants

1rdquo- 3rdquo

More than 4rdquo

Add organics Create mounds Select tolerant plants

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

First Flush bull First rain after dry period bull Washes off pollutants deposited

during dry period bull Discharge of higher concentrations

of pollutants in early part of a storm (relative to the later part of the storm)

bull 1000 SF roof has bull 372 gallons for 85 24 Hr Storm

at 6 inches of rainfall

bull Soil is important tool for management of First Flush

372 gallons

per 1000 SF 85 Storm

50 CF

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

First Flush Can the polluted water be cleaned

YES Healthy soil breaks down pollutants Can the water be utilized

YES It can be stored in bull Soil bull Rain Barrels bull Cisterns

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

First Seasonal Flush Subsequent Storm Event

Old Town San Diego

Storm Water Requirements for Water Quality Treatment You can be sustainable by incorporating features in your landscape plan such as

bull Rain barrels bull Dry stream beds with basins

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Design Capture Volume (DCV) Impermeable bull Roofs Concrete

Asphalt Grouted Pavers

Semi-permeable bull DG Cobble Gravel

Compacted Soil

Permeable bull Landscape areas

Amended or Mulched Soils

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

non-permeable

semi-permeable

permeable

Design Capture Volume (LID) bull Formula for on-site Design Capture Volume (DCV) for Runoff Factors 85th

percentile 24 Hr Storm

bull DCV = C x d x A x (43560 SFacre x 112 inft) DCV = C x d x A x 3630 conversion from acres to SF and to CF

bull DCV = Design Capture Volume in cubic feet bull C = Runoff Factors

Impermeable 09 Semi- permeable 03 Landscape areas 01

bull d = 85th Percentile Storm average regional 06

bull A = Tributary area in acres bull 43560 SF X 112 is conversion to CF

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

First Flush Techniques bull Keep water on site bull Slow-Store-Spread-Sink

bull Slow down the speed of the flow bull Store in basins bull Spread over wider area bull Sink into healthy soil

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

First Flush Techniques Pitfalls amp Problems

bull Drainage must be at least

5 -10rsquo from buildings and hardscape

bull Expansive clay soil bull Poor percolation

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

First Flush Techniques Dry Stream

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

10rsquo from hardscape

First Flush Techniques Dry Stream

bull Dry Stream

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

bull 10rsquo minimum from hardscape bull Optional permeable landscape fabric beneath rock

First Flush Techniques Rain Barrel bull Install with Diverter to control

overflow bull Be sure to plan for overflow if

not tied to drainage system bull Check WaterSmartSDOrg for

current incentives

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

First Flush Techniques Infiltration Trench

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

10rsquo from hardscape

First Flush Techniques Dry Well

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

10rsquo from hardscape

First Flush Techniques bull What Volume is needed Convert Gallons into Cubic Feet 372 Gallons from 6 Inch Rain Event 372 Gallons 748 = 50 Cubic Feet Depth of Storage Area in Inches = CF of Water divide (SF of Storage Area divide 12) Be aware of setbacks from buildings and impediments such as tree roots

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Observations

Site Observations bull Starting point of a successful design bull Take photos bull Assess existing situation

1 LID Conditions 2 Structural Conditions 3 Design Considerations 4 Growing Conditions

Landscape design and other design areas

bull Similarities bull Same basic elements amp principles

bull Differences bull Three-dimensional bull Living bull Seasonal amp ever changing

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Aesthetics Balance Symmetrical Balance

both sides even or visually identical - a mirror image Formal

Asymmetrical Balance

different-sized elements balance one another by having equal visual weight Informal

SYMMETRICAL BALANCE

ASYMMETRICAL BALANCE

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Proportion

bull Relative size of objects within the composition Large tree can make a house appear smaller

bull Most SoCal homes are out of scale to their lots

Aesthetics Proportion

Plantings may grow out of scale

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Color Most powerful of art elements Establish harmony

bull Soothing low contrast monochromatic cool bull Energizing contrast complimentary warm

SECONDARY COLORS PRIMARY COLORS TERTIARY COLORS

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Color Simple Color Harmony

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Contrast bull Provides interest and impact bull Creates Focal Points and catches the eye bull Contrast plant textures values and colors

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Unity bull Provides cohesive calm bull Repeat plant selections throughout the plan

including both sides of driveway

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Curb Appeal Billboard Effect bull Groups or drifts of plants catch the moving eye bull High contrast bull Simple

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Curb Appeal Path to the door bull Direct line of sight

or visual cues bull Generous path

welcomes guests bull No over grown areas

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Curb Appeal Path to the door bull Direct line of sight

or visual cues bull Generous path

welcomes guests bull No over grown areas

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Plant Functions in Design Climate Mitigation

bull Tradeoffs bull Deciduous Evergreen bull View vs Temperature

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Euphorbia cotinifolia Caribbean Copper Plant

Plant Functions in Design Security bull Thorns as a

deterrent

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Plant Functions in Design Privacy

bull Screen ugly views or create privacy bull Pick a cultivar that doesnrsquot need frequent pruning

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Podocarpus macrophyllus maki Shubby Yew

Pittosporum tenufolium lsquoSilver Sheenrsquo

Explore Design as 2 parts

bull Shaping Spaces bull How will you use the space

bull space arrangement location of major elements bull Design in 3D bull Form follows Function

bull Planting design bull How the space is filled with plants for effective

design

Step 4 Design Functional Design

How will you use your space Is your space an Outdoor Room a Passageway or a Garden

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Outdoor Rooms bull Walls

bull Do NOT need to be solid to create sense of enclosure

bull Floor bull Flagstone DG mulch

or groundcover

bull Ceilings bull can be canopies or arbors

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Passageway bull Way-finding or easy to follow bull Open path for curb appeal bull ldquoPeek-a-viewrdquo for mystery

Step 4 Design Functional Design

View Garden bull Enjoy from a distance bull Treat as a canvas bull Include paths for maintenance amp strolling

Step 4 Design Functional Design

View Garden Borrowed Views

Step 4 Design Functional Design

View Garden Created Views

bull Use an accent feature to create a focal point

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Design in 3D Create vertical dimension with

bull Layered planting

Background 6rsquo+ Middleground 4rsquo+-

Foreground 0-12rdquo

for islands

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function bull How will the space be used

bull What activities will occur there bull Active Uses

cooking eating entertaining sports play pool pets food bull Passive Uses

resting meditation viewing bull Does the current layout ldquoworkrdquo or does it need to

change to be more functional bull Lose the bed lines

bull Donrsquot think of your planting bed as a separate area hellip plan the entire space

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Create a Functional Bubble Plan bull Think

bull How the space could be used NOT how it IS used

bull Will it be an outdoor room garden or pathway

bull Do you want add bull Seating areas bull Pathways through

planting ldquoislandsrdquo bull Meander through your

yardslope with a circular route

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Think outside the box

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Create a Functional Bubble Plan bull Think How the space could be used NOT how it IS used

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Is it an Outdoor Room

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

An Outdoor Room with a dry stream bed

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Is it a Passageway

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Is it a Garden

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape Create a Planting Area Bubble Plan

bull Show basic planting areas bull Locate planting heights of

bull High bull Medium bull Low

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape Complete your Functional Bubble Plan

bull Sketch circulation paths and gathering areas

bull Show planting areas and height Create your Hardscape Plan

bull Check hardscape in place and correct bull Add desired elements

Include bull Hardscape walkways drive walls

patios etc bull Fences and walls bull Elements fountains pots arbors

rocks etc bull Planting areas

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Creating Your Plant Palette bull How to Choose

bull What do you like bull Climate appropriate bull Place appropriate bull Does it fill a design function

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Climate Appropriate Plants Leaves are

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Leathery Small

Silvery Solar tracking

Climate Appropriate Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes Homeownerrsquos Guide and Notebook

bull Mediterranean bull Asian bull Tropical bull Contemporary bull Native bull Shade bull Groundcover options

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Mediterranean

CC BY 20 Karen Roe

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Lavender Rosemary

Olives

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Asian

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Iris douglasiana Dietes African Iris Nandina

Juniperus Juniper

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Tropical

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Lantana Alstroemeria

Strelitzia Bird of Paradise Euphorbia milii Crown of Thorns

Bromeliads

Plumeria

Bougainvillea Geraniums Bird of Paradise

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Contemporary

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Anigozanthos Kangaroo Paw Assorted Succulents

Fire Sticks Kalanchoe thyrisifolia Agave Attenuata

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

California Natives

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Heteromeles arbutifolia Toyon

Romneya coulteri Matilija Poppy

Epilobium California Fushia

Saliva clevelandii Cleveland Sage

A note about Natives hellip WaterSmart Plant Palettes

California Natives bull Adapted for our climate soils bull Provide habitat and attract wildlife

Native plants need

bull Little or no summer water bull Little or no fertilizer bull No pesticides bull Less maintenance

Some native plants are summer deciduous

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Shade Plants for Dry Areas (See Notebook)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Bromeliads Clivia Dianella variegata Schefflera arboricola variegata

Walkable Groundcover Options Dymondia margaretae (Silver Carpet)

Lippia nodiflora (Kurapia)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Flat Green Groundcover Options Fragaria chiloensis (Beach Strawberry)

Achillea millefolium (Yarrow)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Mature Size Plant Research the ldquoFinished Sizerdquo

Agave americana marginata

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Mature Size Plant Pick the right size cultivar for the right place

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Carissa macrocarpa Natal Plum Species lsquoBoxwood Beautyrsquo lsquoGreen Carpetrsquo

8rsquo x 8rsquo 2rsquo x 2rsquo 1rsquo ndash 1 frac12rsquo x 4rsquo

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Growing Conditions Exposure

bull Soil type bull Drainage

Full Shade Full Sun

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Water Requirements Water Use Landscape Coefficient of Landscape Species WUCOLS South Coastal South Inland

Plant Search httpucanredusitesWUCOLSPlant_Search_Instructions

Escondido Rancho Bernardo San Marcos Poway Lakeside Ramona

San Diego Chula Vista Del Mar La Jolla Carlsbad Oceanside Vista El Cajon

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant

WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant

Sunset Western Garden Book Specific Plant Info bull Water usage bull Mature Size bull Cultivars bull Growing conditions

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Find Your Sunset Western Zone Zone 24

bull Mild maritime climate mild winters cool summers rarely freezes

Zone 23 bull Warmer than Zone 24

usually frost-free Zone 21

bull A mix of maritime amp continental influence colder in winter

httpwwwsunsetcomgardenclimate-zonessunset-climate-zone-san-diego-area-00418000067314

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant Sunset Western Garden Book Specific Plant Info bull Water usage bull Mature Size bull Cultivars bull Growing requirements

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Explore Design as 2 parts Physical site design

bull How the space is arranged location of major elements

Planting design and placement bull How the space is filled with plants for effective design

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Putting It Together Size your plants bull Draw at Mature Size to match Bubble Diagram bull Avoid overplanting bull Allow room to grow bull Understand you may

need to edit and thin later

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Putting It Together Hydrozoning bull Group plants with like water needs together

according to irrigation zone bull Do not put water needy plants next to low-water

plants bull Research

bull Water Use Classification of Landscape Species (WUCOLS) rating

bull Plant palettes bull Sunset Western

Step 4 Design Plant Placement

Remember Drawing in Scale Accurate proportion using a standard measurement to represent one foot

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale bull Determine the mature size of the plant bull Use the mature size bull Find appropriate circle

on template

bull Example bull Bush is 3rsquo at maturity bull In 14 scale use 34rdquo

diameter circle

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale bull Pencil in the plants for your space bull At 14rdquo scale = 1rsquo- 0rdquo

bull 3rsquo diameter shrub drawn as 34rdquo diameter circle

bull 12rsquo canopy tree drawn as 3rdquo diameter circle

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Anatomy of an Irrigation System

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Pressure Test bull Use meter on last head on valve

bull Range should be between 25 psi and 40 psi

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Pressure Regulation

At the point of connection (POC) At the head At the valve

Sprays Low Pressure

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Donuts formed by poor coverage

Sprays High Pressure

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Misting

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Overhead or Drip

Choose Overhead Spray for bull Large areas of turf replacement ground cover

(ie dymondia Beach Strawberry etc) bull The existing overhead system has good existing

coverage Choose Drip for bull Small oddly shaped planting areas bull Mixing of plants with differing water requirements in

the same valve area

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of Efficient Overhead Spray bull Simple to retrofit existing spray hardware bull Can match precipitation rate of drip bull Simpler to troubleshoot than drip bull May provide better coverage for groundcover

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of Drip Systems bull Drip is the most efficient

irrigation delivery type

bull Reduces weed growth by targeted water application

bull Prevents runoff and erosion

bull Low precipitation rate

bull No trenching means less digging

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of In-Line Drip Emitters

bull Provide consistent precipitation rate throughout line

bull Less prone to clogging and damage than micro spray

bull Easy to install

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Filters

At the head At the valve

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Drip Retrofit Systems bull Replace existing pop-ups with

retrofit such as Rainbird R-1800

bull Use subsurface tubing with emitter valves not micro spray and 14rdquospaghetti lines

bull Cover with mulch

Step 4 Design Irrigation

In-line Drip

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Irrigation Plan bull Create an irrigation plan based on your completed planting

plan and hydrozones bull Select a category of irrigation (rotor drip etchellip) bull Prepare a materials list and fill in spaces on your legend

(components and quantity)

Step 4 Design Irrigation

What is a Controller Program

bull A set of instructions stored in the controller

bull Different irrigation schedules bull Irrigation days ndash how often bull Start times ndash at what time bull Water times ndash how long

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Water Efficient Control Equipment bull Smart Controllers bull Rain and ETo Sensors bull Moisture Sensors

Smart Controllers Moisture Sensors

Rain and ETo Sensors

How much water does your landscape need

hellip It depends

Step 4 Design Irrigation

bull Soil Texture bull Precipitation Rate bull Plant Demand

Irrigation Scheduling Internet BeWaterWisecom

Step 4 Design Irrigation

1 Prepare the site

bull Cut down tall weeds bull Remove woody or invasive plants bull (warm season turf) bull Flag sprinkler heads bull Soak the area with water

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

2 Edging Mounding amp Contouring

bull Make room for the mulch Cut lawn 12 inches away from concrete to 3rdquo below concrete level

bull Create mounds with removed sod by facing turf side down or discard removed sod

bull Grade as needed

Manual ldquoGrubbingrdquo Gas Powered

Sod Cutter

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

3 Ensure Irrigation of Trees and Large plants bull Add bubblers or drip irrigation if needed

In-line drip irrigation can be expanded as tree grows Bubbler Head Drip Irrigation

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

4 Plant Large Plants bull 5 gallon and larger

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

5 Add a weed barrier bull NOT weed cloth (except under rock) bull Newspaper or cardboard bull Overlap by 6-8 inches bull Cover all ground except where

there are plants

Paper amp Cardboard Weed Barrier Do NOT use weed cloth

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Notify your neighbors first

Weed Barrier Newspaper amp Cardboard

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

6 Layer bull 1-2rdquo of compost bull 4-5rdquo of Soil Building Mulch (tree trimmerrsquos chipped etc) bull Pull compost and mulch away from plant crowns and trunks

Timing bull Traditional Allow 3 - 5 months

for composting to complete process then plant

bull Fast Plant before completion by digging through layers

Sheet Mulching

(4rdquo+)

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

bull Rule of thumb for coverage 1 13 Cu Yd covers100 sf 4rdquo depth

Know your Turf Type to Effectively Remove

Turf Type Dormant Season

Active Season

Growth form

Seeds Common Types

Kill Method

Cool Season

Winter

Summer

Small tuffs

Dwarf Tall Fescue (common locally) Perennial Ryegrass Annual Ryegrass Blue Grass

Sheet Mulch

Warm Season

Winter Summer

Creeping Stolons

Bermuda grass Zoysia grass St Augustine Grass Kikuyu grass

Solarization or Chemical Followed by Sheet Mulching

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods bull Herbicides

bull Cannot be killed with Chemicals when dormant bull Spray herbicides when actively growing bull Repeat application

bull Non-toxic herbicide products

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods

bull Complete Sod Removal bull Sod goes to landfill

cannot be recycled

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Contouring for Dry Stream

Step 5 Implementation Contouring

Contouring Landscape Fabric First Cobbles Added

Completed

Step 5 Implementation Sequence

Do It Yourself or Professional Contractor What is right for you bull Tradeoff Cost vs Labor + Time bull Option Be the General Contractor yourself Installation or Repair bull California Landscape Contractors Association (CLCA)

httpwwwclcasandiegoorg bull Certified Irrigation Professional wwwIrrigationorg bull Contractors State License Board (CSLB)

httpwwwcslbcagovConsumers bull YouTube Instructional Videos

Step 6 Maintenance Irrigation

Irrigation Maintenance bull Adjust run time for season

bull 1 Winter bull 2 Fall amp Spring bull 3 Summer

bull Check for leaks and fix leaks promptly bull Flush drip systems and check filters to

reduce clogging bull Adjust sprayheads to prevent

overspray on hardscape

Step 6 Maintenance Plants

Plant Maintenance

bull Amend soil with compost and mulch regularly bull Remove weeds bull Monitor plant health bull Minimize the use of

non- organic chemicals bull Start with a hard spray

of water bull Use insecticidal soap

or other non-toxic pest killer

QUESTIONS

Apply for the WaterSmart Landscape Makeover Series

httplandscapemakeoverwatersmartsdorg Presentation Slides at httpwwwwatersmartsdorgprogramswatersmart-landscape-design-homeowners-workshop

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  • Case Study 1
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  • WaterSmart Landscapes
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Design Process Overview
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  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
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  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
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  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
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  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
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  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Observations
  • Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
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  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
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  • Find Your Sunset Western Zone
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
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Why Remove Turf Regional Perspective Turfrsquos Water Needs vs Annual Rainfall

Required Zone 6

Additional Water Required

Ave Yearly Rainfall

Case Study 1

After Installation

Case Study 1

After Approximately 6 months after installation

Case Study 1

After Approximately 1 year after installation

Case Study 1

After Approximately 2 years after installation

Case Study 1

Case Study 1

Close Up Details

WaterSmart Landscapes

Before

After

Base Plan

Finished Planting Plan

Bubble Diagram Functional

Hardscape amp Preliminary Planting Plan

LID Plan

Soil amp Site Analysis

Irrigation Plan

Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Design Process Overview

Identify Your Target

Demolition Contouring Soil Prep

Irrigation Plant Placement

Planting Plan

Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Implementation Overview

Installed Two Years Later

If you donrsquot know where yoursquore

going anywhere will do

Landscape Target Factors

bull Turf Area bull Plant Selection bull Irrigation Efficiency

Step 1 Identify Your Landscape Target

PLANT FACTOR- represents the estimated percent or portion of supplemental water needed relative to the Eto value of particular location

Source Landscape Plants for California Gardens by Bob Perry

Step 1 Identify Your Landscape Target

Plant Selection

Turf

Natives amp Mediterranean Plants

Irrigation Efficiency

Obsolete Conventional Overhead Spray Heads

Medium Rotator Nozzles

High In-Line Drip emitters Bubblers

Step 1 Identify Your Landscape Target

Use Pages 8 and 9 in your Homeownerrsquos Guide

Step 1 Identify Your Landscape Target

Two Factors bull Irrigation Efficiency

bull Plant Selection

Basic Plot Plan A scale drawing of the property drawn in accurate proportion using a standard measurement to represent one foot

Legend N Arrow Scale 18rdquo = 1rdquo 14rdquo = 1rsquo 110rdquo= 1rsquo

Step 2 Create a Basic Plot Plan

Step 2 Create a Basic Plot Plan

Scales Architectural and Engineering

Standard Size Properties 14 Scale 14rdquo = 1rsquo or 1rdquo = 4rsquo 18 Scale 18rdquo = 1rsquo or 1rdquo = 8rsquo

Large Size Properties 110 Scale 1rdquo = 10rsquo 120 Scale 1rdquo = 20

Step 2 Create a Basic Plot Plan

Measure your property bull Start with one dominant point to measure from (ie a wall corner) bull Locate features that stay (walls hardscape trees fences etc) bull Alternate use outside source (Property Description Google Earth)

Step 2 Create a Basic Plot Plan

Using Graph Paper bull Select grid paper to match scale bull Draw in scale on grid paper bull Align ldquo0rdquo and measure bull Add Legend

bull Scale bull N arrow

frac14rdquo=1rsquo0rdquo

Step 2 Plot Plan Alternative

Without putting it on paper Flag Method bull Mark flags with selected

plants and size bull Place flags for each plant

Step 2 Plot Plan Alternative

Without putting it on paper Flag Method (contrsquod) bull Plan amp measure for

mature plants bull Rearrange as needed bull Count to create plant list bull Plant according to flags

Tecate Divide

What is a Watershed bull A watershed is the area of land

where all of the water that falls in it and drains off of it goes to a common outlet

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed

You live in a Watershed Benefits to Using a Watershed Approach to Landscaping

bull Improves environment bull Protects our waters bull Preserves our coast bull Reduces Beach Closures

from pollution bull Saves water in landscape bull Saves energy used in water

transport

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed

Your yard is a Mini-Watershed Map your drainage

bull Where does it flow from bull Where does it flow to bull Gutter Storm Drains Ocean

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed

Homework

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Soil Why Do We Care

bull Soil can cleanse water bull Soil can store water bull Soil influences everything related to water

bull Infiltration bull Holding capacity bull Movement bull Irrigation scheduling

bull Mineral

bull Organic

bull Pore Space

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

bull Mineral

bull Organic

bull Pore Space

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Soil Texture Particle

Type Water

Movement (Drainage)

Water Holding

Nutrient Holding

Sand Fast No No

Silt

Medium Medium Medium

Clay

Slow Yes once wet

Rich

Loam Mixture of all particle types

Medium

Yes

Yes

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Determining Soil Texture bull Soil Sampling Dig a hole

bull Remove mulch or surface matter bull Dig down approx 6rdquo bull Take sample from side of hole

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Determining Soil Texture bull ldquoThein Feel Testrdquo

bull Wet the soil sample to playdough consistency

bull Make a ball and poke it bull Does it fall apart bull Does it hold together

bull Squeeze a ribbon bull Less than 1 inch bull Between 1 inch and 2 inches bull More than 2 inches

bull Wet it excessively and feel it bull Is it slippery bull Is it gritty

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

bull Mineral

bull Organic

bull Pore Space

Sustainable Soil

bull Soil Food Web bull Organisms build soil bull Encourage them with

proper organic matter moisture oxygen etc

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Soil Food Web

Bacteria

Weeds

Nematodes

Fungi

Worms

Plants

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

bull Mineral

bull Organic

bull Pore Space

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Soil Aggregation bull Created by bacteria fungi and humic acid from organic matter bull Allows water

bull Infiltration percolation bull storage

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Water moves easily through soil with good structure

Soil Aggregation bull Creates soil pores which contain

OWL Oxyen Water Life

bull Purifies runoff water bull Creates water holding

capacity

Water Uptake by Plant Roots

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Organic Matter bull Reverses compaction bull Improves root penetration bull Improves plant success

Remediating Compaction

bull Add organic matter bull Build the health of the soil food web bull By the way hellip ADD ORGANIC MATTER

bull IN the ground Compost for Soil Amendment when planting

bull ON the ground Mulch after planting

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Compost Soil Amendment Mulch IN ground ON ground

Soil Amendment

bull Use compost when planting bull Small particles

usually less than frac14rdquo bull Mix compost with backfill soil

bull 30 most plants bull 15 natives in disturbed soil

bull Available in bags or bulk

Amending Soil with Compost

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Mulch bull Blanket over soil surface bull Continues to feed the soil as it breaks down bull Adds organic matter in areas already planted bull Prevents

bull Erosion bull Evaporation bull Weeds bull Compaction

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Mulch Types bull Longevity Wood chips or Bark bull Soil Building chipped tree trimmings or coarse compost

bull Varied particle sized bull Texture

bull Water passes through bull Holds in place on slopes and in wind

Brush or Composted Mulch Chipped Mulch Blended Mulch

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Mulch Application bull After planting lay 4rdquo layer on top of soil bull Leave open space around plant stem or crown bull Add additional mulch when areas are thin bull Rule of thumb

bull 1 14 CY covers about 100 sq ft at 4rdquo depth

Brush Mulch Chipped Mulch

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

How does your soil handle water bull Organic matter remediates compaction bull Percolation and infiltration effected by

bull Soil texture bull Soil aggregation bull Layers of compaction or rock

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Soil Drainage and Percolation Test (Homeownerrsquos Guide)

Day 1 1 Dig one cubic foot hole (12rdquox12rdquox12rdquo) 2 Fill the hole with water to saturate the soil 3 Let drain overnight

Day 2 1 Lay a stick over the hole 2 Refill the hole with water to the

level of the stick 3 Wait one hour 4 Measure how far the water level has

dropped to determine the infiltration rate per hour

Note Use the soil from the hole to do a worm count amp test the texture of your soil

Homework Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Soil Drainage Field Percolation Test Inches per Hr Drainage Solutions

Less than 1rdquo

Add organics Create mounds Select tolerant plants

1rdquo- 3rdquo

More than 4rdquo

Add organics Create mounds Select tolerant plants

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

First Flush bull First rain after dry period bull Washes off pollutants deposited

during dry period bull Discharge of higher concentrations

of pollutants in early part of a storm (relative to the later part of the storm)

bull 1000 SF roof has bull 372 gallons for 85 24 Hr Storm

at 6 inches of rainfall

bull Soil is important tool for management of First Flush

372 gallons

per 1000 SF 85 Storm

50 CF

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

First Flush Can the polluted water be cleaned

YES Healthy soil breaks down pollutants Can the water be utilized

YES It can be stored in bull Soil bull Rain Barrels bull Cisterns

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

First Seasonal Flush Subsequent Storm Event

Old Town San Diego

Storm Water Requirements for Water Quality Treatment You can be sustainable by incorporating features in your landscape plan such as

bull Rain barrels bull Dry stream beds with basins

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Design Capture Volume (DCV) Impermeable bull Roofs Concrete

Asphalt Grouted Pavers

Semi-permeable bull DG Cobble Gravel

Compacted Soil

Permeable bull Landscape areas

Amended or Mulched Soils

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

non-permeable

semi-permeable

permeable

Design Capture Volume (LID) bull Formula for on-site Design Capture Volume (DCV) for Runoff Factors 85th

percentile 24 Hr Storm

bull DCV = C x d x A x (43560 SFacre x 112 inft) DCV = C x d x A x 3630 conversion from acres to SF and to CF

bull DCV = Design Capture Volume in cubic feet bull C = Runoff Factors

Impermeable 09 Semi- permeable 03 Landscape areas 01

bull d = 85th Percentile Storm average regional 06

bull A = Tributary area in acres bull 43560 SF X 112 is conversion to CF

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

First Flush Techniques bull Keep water on site bull Slow-Store-Spread-Sink

bull Slow down the speed of the flow bull Store in basins bull Spread over wider area bull Sink into healthy soil

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

First Flush Techniques Pitfalls amp Problems

bull Drainage must be at least

5 -10rsquo from buildings and hardscape

bull Expansive clay soil bull Poor percolation

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

First Flush Techniques Dry Stream

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

10rsquo from hardscape

First Flush Techniques Dry Stream

bull Dry Stream

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

bull 10rsquo minimum from hardscape bull Optional permeable landscape fabric beneath rock

First Flush Techniques Rain Barrel bull Install with Diverter to control

overflow bull Be sure to plan for overflow if

not tied to drainage system bull Check WaterSmartSDOrg for

current incentives

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

First Flush Techniques Infiltration Trench

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

10rsquo from hardscape

First Flush Techniques Dry Well

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

10rsquo from hardscape

First Flush Techniques bull What Volume is needed Convert Gallons into Cubic Feet 372 Gallons from 6 Inch Rain Event 372 Gallons 748 = 50 Cubic Feet Depth of Storage Area in Inches = CF of Water divide (SF of Storage Area divide 12) Be aware of setbacks from buildings and impediments such as tree roots

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Observations

Site Observations bull Starting point of a successful design bull Take photos bull Assess existing situation

1 LID Conditions 2 Structural Conditions 3 Design Considerations 4 Growing Conditions

Landscape design and other design areas

bull Similarities bull Same basic elements amp principles

bull Differences bull Three-dimensional bull Living bull Seasonal amp ever changing

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Aesthetics Balance Symmetrical Balance

both sides even or visually identical - a mirror image Formal

Asymmetrical Balance

different-sized elements balance one another by having equal visual weight Informal

SYMMETRICAL BALANCE

ASYMMETRICAL BALANCE

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Proportion

bull Relative size of objects within the composition Large tree can make a house appear smaller

bull Most SoCal homes are out of scale to their lots

Aesthetics Proportion

Plantings may grow out of scale

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Color Most powerful of art elements Establish harmony

bull Soothing low contrast monochromatic cool bull Energizing contrast complimentary warm

SECONDARY COLORS PRIMARY COLORS TERTIARY COLORS

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Color Simple Color Harmony

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Contrast bull Provides interest and impact bull Creates Focal Points and catches the eye bull Contrast plant textures values and colors

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Unity bull Provides cohesive calm bull Repeat plant selections throughout the plan

including both sides of driveway

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Curb Appeal Billboard Effect bull Groups or drifts of plants catch the moving eye bull High contrast bull Simple

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Curb Appeal Path to the door bull Direct line of sight

or visual cues bull Generous path

welcomes guests bull No over grown areas

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Curb Appeal Path to the door bull Direct line of sight

or visual cues bull Generous path

welcomes guests bull No over grown areas

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Plant Functions in Design Climate Mitigation

bull Tradeoffs bull Deciduous Evergreen bull View vs Temperature

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Euphorbia cotinifolia Caribbean Copper Plant

Plant Functions in Design Security bull Thorns as a

deterrent

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Plant Functions in Design Privacy

bull Screen ugly views or create privacy bull Pick a cultivar that doesnrsquot need frequent pruning

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Podocarpus macrophyllus maki Shubby Yew

Pittosporum tenufolium lsquoSilver Sheenrsquo

Explore Design as 2 parts

bull Shaping Spaces bull How will you use the space

bull space arrangement location of major elements bull Design in 3D bull Form follows Function

bull Planting design bull How the space is filled with plants for effective

design

Step 4 Design Functional Design

How will you use your space Is your space an Outdoor Room a Passageway or a Garden

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Outdoor Rooms bull Walls

bull Do NOT need to be solid to create sense of enclosure

bull Floor bull Flagstone DG mulch

or groundcover

bull Ceilings bull can be canopies or arbors

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Passageway bull Way-finding or easy to follow bull Open path for curb appeal bull ldquoPeek-a-viewrdquo for mystery

Step 4 Design Functional Design

View Garden bull Enjoy from a distance bull Treat as a canvas bull Include paths for maintenance amp strolling

Step 4 Design Functional Design

View Garden Borrowed Views

Step 4 Design Functional Design

View Garden Created Views

bull Use an accent feature to create a focal point

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Design in 3D Create vertical dimension with

bull Layered planting

Background 6rsquo+ Middleground 4rsquo+-

Foreground 0-12rdquo

for islands

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function bull How will the space be used

bull What activities will occur there bull Active Uses

cooking eating entertaining sports play pool pets food bull Passive Uses

resting meditation viewing bull Does the current layout ldquoworkrdquo or does it need to

change to be more functional bull Lose the bed lines

bull Donrsquot think of your planting bed as a separate area hellip plan the entire space

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Create a Functional Bubble Plan bull Think

bull How the space could be used NOT how it IS used

bull Will it be an outdoor room garden or pathway

bull Do you want add bull Seating areas bull Pathways through

planting ldquoislandsrdquo bull Meander through your

yardslope with a circular route

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Think outside the box

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Create a Functional Bubble Plan bull Think How the space could be used NOT how it IS used

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Is it an Outdoor Room

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

An Outdoor Room with a dry stream bed

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Is it a Passageway

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Is it a Garden

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape Create a Planting Area Bubble Plan

bull Show basic planting areas bull Locate planting heights of

bull High bull Medium bull Low

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape Complete your Functional Bubble Plan

bull Sketch circulation paths and gathering areas

bull Show planting areas and height Create your Hardscape Plan

bull Check hardscape in place and correct bull Add desired elements

Include bull Hardscape walkways drive walls

patios etc bull Fences and walls bull Elements fountains pots arbors

rocks etc bull Planting areas

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Creating Your Plant Palette bull How to Choose

bull What do you like bull Climate appropriate bull Place appropriate bull Does it fill a design function

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Climate Appropriate Plants Leaves are

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Leathery Small

Silvery Solar tracking

Climate Appropriate Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes Homeownerrsquos Guide and Notebook

bull Mediterranean bull Asian bull Tropical bull Contemporary bull Native bull Shade bull Groundcover options

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Mediterranean

CC BY 20 Karen Roe

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Lavender Rosemary

Olives

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Asian

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Iris douglasiana Dietes African Iris Nandina

Juniperus Juniper

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Tropical

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Lantana Alstroemeria

Strelitzia Bird of Paradise Euphorbia milii Crown of Thorns

Bromeliads

Plumeria

Bougainvillea Geraniums Bird of Paradise

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Contemporary

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Anigozanthos Kangaroo Paw Assorted Succulents

Fire Sticks Kalanchoe thyrisifolia Agave Attenuata

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

California Natives

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Heteromeles arbutifolia Toyon

Romneya coulteri Matilija Poppy

Epilobium California Fushia

Saliva clevelandii Cleveland Sage

A note about Natives hellip WaterSmart Plant Palettes

California Natives bull Adapted for our climate soils bull Provide habitat and attract wildlife

Native plants need

bull Little or no summer water bull Little or no fertilizer bull No pesticides bull Less maintenance

Some native plants are summer deciduous

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Shade Plants for Dry Areas (See Notebook)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Bromeliads Clivia Dianella variegata Schefflera arboricola variegata

Walkable Groundcover Options Dymondia margaretae (Silver Carpet)

Lippia nodiflora (Kurapia)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Flat Green Groundcover Options Fragaria chiloensis (Beach Strawberry)

Achillea millefolium (Yarrow)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Mature Size Plant Research the ldquoFinished Sizerdquo

Agave americana marginata

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Mature Size Plant Pick the right size cultivar for the right place

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Carissa macrocarpa Natal Plum Species lsquoBoxwood Beautyrsquo lsquoGreen Carpetrsquo

8rsquo x 8rsquo 2rsquo x 2rsquo 1rsquo ndash 1 frac12rsquo x 4rsquo

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Growing Conditions Exposure

bull Soil type bull Drainage

Full Shade Full Sun

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Water Requirements Water Use Landscape Coefficient of Landscape Species WUCOLS South Coastal South Inland

Plant Search httpucanredusitesWUCOLSPlant_Search_Instructions

Escondido Rancho Bernardo San Marcos Poway Lakeside Ramona

San Diego Chula Vista Del Mar La Jolla Carlsbad Oceanside Vista El Cajon

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant

WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant

Sunset Western Garden Book Specific Plant Info bull Water usage bull Mature Size bull Cultivars bull Growing conditions

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Find Your Sunset Western Zone Zone 24

bull Mild maritime climate mild winters cool summers rarely freezes

Zone 23 bull Warmer than Zone 24

usually frost-free Zone 21

bull A mix of maritime amp continental influence colder in winter

httpwwwsunsetcomgardenclimate-zonessunset-climate-zone-san-diego-area-00418000067314

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant Sunset Western Garden Book Specific Plant Info bull Water usage bull Mature Size bull Cultivars bull Growing requirements

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Explore Design as 2 parts Physical site design

bull How the space is arranged location of major elements

Planting design and placement bull How the space is filled with plants for effective design

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Putting It Together Size your plants bull Draw at Mature Size to match Bubble Diagram bull Avoid overplanting bull Allow room to grow bull Understand you may

need to edit and thin later

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Putting It Together Hydrozoning bull Group plants with like water needs together

according to irrigation zone bull Do not put water needy plants next to low-water

plants bull Research

bull Water Use Classification of Landscape Species (WUCOLS) rating

bull Plant palettes bull Sunset Western

Step 4 Design Plant Placement

Remember Drawing in Scale Accurate proportion using a standard measurement to represent one foot

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale bull Determine the mature size of the plant bull Use the mature size bull Find appropriate circle

on template

bull Example bull Bush is 3rsquo at maturity bull In 14 scale use 34rdquo

diameter circle

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale bull Pencil in the plants for your space bull At 14rdquo scale = 1rsquo- 0rdquo

bull 3rsquo diameter shrub drawn as 34rdquo diameter circle

bull 12rsquo canopy tree drawn as 3rdquo diameter circle

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Anatomy of an Irrigation System

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Pressure Test bull Use meter on last head on valve

bull Range should be between 25 psi and 40 psi

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Pressure Regulation

At the point of connection (POC) At the head At the valve

Sprays Low Pressure

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Donuts formed by poor coverage

Sprays High Pressure

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Misting

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Overhead or Drip

Choose Overhead Spray for bull Large areas of turf replacement ground cover

(ie dymondia Beach Strawberry etc) bull The existing overhead system has good existing

coverage Choose Drip for bull Small oddly shaped planting areas bull Mixing of plants with differing water requirements in

the same valve area

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of Efficient Overhead Spray bull Simple to retrofit existing spray hardware bull Can match precipitation rate of drip bull Simpler to troubleshoot than drip bull May provide better coverage for groundcover

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of Drip Systems bull Drip is the most efficient

irrigation delivery type

bull Reduces weed growth by targeted water application

bull Prevents runoff and erosion

bull Low precipitation rate

bull No trenching means less digging

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of In-Line Drip Emitters

bull Provide consistent precipitation rate throughout line

bull Less prone to clogging and damage than micro spray

bull Easy to install

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Filters

At the head At the valve

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Drip Retrofit Systems bull Replace existing pop-ups with

retrofit such as Rainbird R-1800

bull Use subsurface tubing with emitter valves not micro spray and 14rdquospaghetti lines

bull Cover with mulch

Step 4 Design Irrigation

In-line Drip

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Irrigation Plan bull Create an irrigation plan based on your completed planting

plan and hydrozones bull Select a category of irrigation (rotor drip etchellip) bull Prepare a materials list and fill in spaces on your legend

(components and quantity)

Step 4 Design Irrigation

What is a Controller Program

bull A set of instructions stored in the controller

bull Different irrigation schedules bull Irrigation days ndash how often bull Start times ndash at what time bull Water times ndash how long

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Water Efficient Control Equipment bull Smart Controllers bull Rain and ETo Sensors bull Moisture Sensors

Smart Controllers Moisture Sensors

Rain and ETo Sensors

How much water does your landscape need

hellip It depends

Step 4 Design Irrigation

bull Soil Texture bull Precipitation Rate bull Plant Demand

Irrigation Scheduling Internet BeWaterWisecom

Step 4 Design Irrigation

1 Prepare the site

bull Cut down tall weeds bull Remove woody or invasive plants bull (warm season turf) bull Flag sprinkler heads bull Soak the area with water

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

2 Edging Mounding amp Contouring

bull Make room for the mulch Cut lawn 12 inches away from concrete to 3rdquo below concrete level

bull Create mounds with removed sod by facing turf side down or discard removed sod

bull Grade as needed

Manual ldquoGrubbingrdquo Gas Powered

Sod Cutter

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

3 Ensure Irrigation of Trees and Large plants bull Add bubblers or drip irrigation if needed

In-line drip irrigation can be expanded as tree grows Bubbler Head Drip Irrigation

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

4 Plant Large Plants bull 5 gallon and larger

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

5 Add a weed barrier bull NOT weed cloth (except under rock) bull Newspaper or cardboard bull Overlap by 6-8 inches bull Cover all ground except where

there are plants

Paper amp Cardboard Weed Barrier Do NOT use weed cloth

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Notify your neighbors first

Weed Barrier Newspaper amp Cardboard

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

6 Layer bull 1-2rdquo of compost bull 4-5rdquo of Soil Building Mulch (tree trimmerrsquos chipped etc) bull Pull compost and mulch away from plant crowns and trunks

Timing bull Traditional Allow 3 - 5 months

for composting to complete process then plant

bull Fast Plant before completion by digging through layers

Sheet Mulching

(4rdquo+)

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

bull Rule of thumb for coverage 1 13 Cu Yd covers100 sf 4rdquo depth

Know your Turf Type to Effectively Remove

Turf Type Dormant Season

Active Season

Growth form

Seeds Common Types

Kill Method

Cool Season

Winter

Summer

Small tuffs

Dwarf Tall Fescue (common locally) Perennial Ryegrass Annual Ryegrass Blue Grass

Sheet Mulch

Warm Season

Winter Summer

Creeping Stolons

Bermuda grass Zoysia grass St Augustine Grass Kikuyu grass

Solarization or Chemical Followed by Sheet Mulching

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods bull Herbicides

bull Cannot be killed with Chemicals when dormant bull Spray herbicides when actively growing bull Repeat application

bull Non-toxic herbicide products

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods

bull Complete Sod Removal bull Sod goes to landfill

cannot be recycled

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Contouring for Dry Stream

Step 5 Implementation Contouring

Contouring Landscape Fabric First Cobbles Added

Completed

Step 5 Implementation Sequence

Do It Yourself or Professional Contractor What is right for you bull Tradeoff Cost vs Labor + Time bull Option Be the General Contractor yourself Installation or Repair bull California Landscape Contractors Association (CLCA)

httpwwwclcasandiegoorg bull Certified Irrigation Professional wwwIrrigationorg bull Contractors State License Board (CSLB)

httpwwwcslbcagovConsumers bull YouTube Instructional Videos

Step 6 Maintenance Irrigation

Irrigation Maintenance bull Adjust run time for season

bull 1 Winter bull 2 Fall amp Spring bull 3 Summer

bull Check for leaks and fix leaks promptly bull Flush drip systems and check filters to

reduce clogging bull Adjust sprayheads to prevent

overspray on hardscape

Step 6 Maintenance Plants

Plant Maintenance

bull Amend soil with compost and mulch regularly bull Remove weeds bull Monitor plant health bull Minimize the use of

non- organic chemicals bull Start with a hard spray

of water bull Use insecticidal soap

or other non-toxic pest killer

QUESTIONS

Apply for the WaterSmart Landscape Makeover Series

httplandscapemakeoverwatersmartsdorg Presentation Slides at httpwwwwatersmartsdorgprogramswatersmart-landscape-design-homeowners-workshop

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  • Case Study 1
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  • WaterSmart Landscapes
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Design Process Overview
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  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
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  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
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  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
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  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
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  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
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  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Observations
  • Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
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  • Find Your Sunset Western Zone
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
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  • Anatomy of an Irrigation System
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Case Study 1

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Close Up Details

WaterSmart Landscapes

Before

After

Base Plan

Finished Planting Plan

Bubble Diagram Functional

Hardscape amp Preliminary Planting Plan

LID Plan

Soil amp Site Analysis

Irrigation Plan

Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Design Process Overview

Identify Your Target

Demolition Contouring Soil Prep

Irrigation Plant Placement

Planting Plan

Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Implementation Overview

Installed Two Years Later

If you donrsquot know where yoursquore

going anywhere will do

Landscape Target Factors

bull Turf Area bull Plant Selection bull Irrigation Efficiency

Step 1 Identify Your Landscape Target

PLANT FACTOR- represents the estimated percent or portion of supplemental water needed relative to the Eto value of particular location

Source Landscape Plants for California Gardens by Bob Perry

Step 1 Identify Your Landscape Target

Plant Selection

Turf

Natives amp Mediterranean Plants

Irrigation Efficiency

Obsolete Conventional Overhead Spray Heads

Medium Rotator Nozzles

High In-Line Drip emitters Bubblers

Step 1 Identify Your Landscape Target

Use Pages 8 and 9 in your Homeownerrsquos Guide

Step 1 Identify Your Landscape Target

Two Factors bull Irrigation Efficiency

bull Plant Selection

Basic Plot Plan A scale drawing of the property drawn in accurate proportion using a standard measurement to represent one foot

Legend N Arrow Scale 18rdquo = 1rdquo 14rdquo = 1rsquo 110rdquo= 1rsquo

Step 2 Create a Basic Plot Plan

Step 2 Create a Basic Plot Plan

Scales Architectural and Engineering

Standard Size Properties 14 Scale 14rdquo = 1rsquo or 1rdquo = 4rsquo 18 Scale 18rdquo = 1rsquo or 1rdquo = 8rsquo

Large Size Properties 110 Scale 1rdquo = 10rsquo 120 Scale 1rdquo = 20

Step 2 Create a Basic Plot Plan

Measure your property bull Start with one dominant point to measure from (ie a wall corner) bull Locate features that stay (walls hardscape trees fences etc) bull Alternate use outside source (Property Description Google Earth)

Step 2 Create a Basic Plot Plan

Using Graph Paper bull Select grid paper to match scale bull Draw in scale on grid paper bull Align ldquo0rdquo and measure bull Add Legend

bull Scale bull N arrow

frac14rdquo=1rsquo0rdquo

Step 2 Plot Plan Alternative

Without putting it on paper Flag Method bull Mark flags with selected

plants and size bull Place flags for each plant

Step 2 Plot Plan Alternative

Without putting it on paper Flag Method (contrsquod) bull Plan amp measure for

mature plants bull Rearrange as needed bull Count to create plant list bull Plant according to flags

Tecate Divide

What is a Watershed bull A watershed is the area of land

where all of the water that falls in it and drains off of it goes to a common outlet

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed

You live in a Watershed Benefits to Using a Watershed Approach to Landscaping

bull Improves environment bull Protects our waters bull Preserves our coast bull Reduces Beach Closures

from pollution bull Saves water in landscape bull Saves energy used in water

transport

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed

Your yard is a Mini-Watershed Map your drainage

bull Where does it flow from bull Where does it flow to bull Gutter Storm Drains Ocean

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed

Homework

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Soil Why Do We Care

bull Soil can cleanse water bull Soil can store water bull Soil influences everything related to water

bull Infiltration bull Holding capacity bull Movement bull Irrigation scheduling

bull Mineral

bull Organic

bull Pore Space

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

bull Mineral

bull Organic

bull Pore Space

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Soil Texture Particle

Type Water

Movement (Drainage)

Water Holding

Nutrient Holding

Sand Fast No No

Silt

Medium Medium Medium

Clay

Slow Yes once wet

Rich

Loam Mixture of all particle types

Medium

Yes

Yes

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Determining Soil Texture bull Soil Sampling Dig a hole

bull Remove mulch or surface matter bull Dig down approx 6rdquo bull Take sample from side of hole

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Determining Soil Texture bull ldquoThein Feel Testrdquo

bull Wet the soil sample to playdough consistency

bull Make a ball and poke it bull Does it fall apart bull Does it hold together

bull Squeeze a ribbon bull Less than 1 inch bull Between 1 inch and 2 inches bull More than 2 inches

bull Wet it excessively and feel it bull Is it slippery bull Is it gritty

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

bull Mineral

bull Organic

bull Pore Space

Sustainable Soil

bull Soil Food Web bull Organisms build soil bull Encourage them with

proper organic matter moisture oxygen etc

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Soil Food Web

Bacteria

Weeds

Nematodes

Fungi

Worms

Plants

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

bull Mineral

bull Organic

bull Pore Space

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Soil Aggregation bull Created by bacteria fungi and humic acid from organic matter bull Allows water

bull Infiltration percolation bull storage

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Water moves easily through soil with good structure

Soil Aggregation bull Creates soil pores which contain

OWL Oxyen Water Life

bull Purifies runoff water bull Creates water holding

capacity

Water Uptake by Plant Roots

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Organic Matter bull Reverses compaction bull Improves root penetration bull Improves plant success

Remediating Compaction

bull Add organic matter bull Build the health of the soil food web bull By the way hellip ADD ORGANIC MATTER

bull IN the ground Compost for Soil Amendment when planting

bull ON the ground Mulch after planting

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Compost Soil Amendment Mulch IN ground ON ground

Soil Amendment

bull Use compost when planting bull Small particles

usually less than frac14rdquo bull Mix compost with backfill soil

bull 30 most plants bull 15 natives in disturbed soil

bull Available in bags or bulk

Amending Soil with Compost

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Mulch bull Blanket over soil surface bull Continues to feed the soil as it breaks down bull Adds organic matter in areas already planted bull Prevents

bull Erosion bull Evaporation bull Weeds bull Compaction

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Mulch Types bull Longevity Wood chips or Bark bull Soil Building chipped tree trimmings or coarse compost

bull Varied particle sized bull Texture

bull Water passes through bull Holds in place on slopes and in wind

Brush or Composted Mulch Chipped Mulch Blended Mulch

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Mulch Application bull After planting lay 4rdquo layer on top of soil bull Leave open space around plant stem or crown bull Add additional mulch when areas are thin bull Rule of thumb

bull 1 14 CY covers about 100 sq ft at 4rdquo depth

Brush Mulch Chipped Mulch

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

How does your soil handle water bull Organic matter remediates compaction bull Percolation and infiltration effected by

bull Soil texture bull Soil aggregation bull Layers of compaction or rock

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Soil Drainage and Percolation Test (Homeownerrsquos Guide)

Day 1 1 Dig one cubic foot hole (12rdquox12rdquox12rdquo) 2 Fill the hole with water to saturate the soil 3 Let drain overnight

Day 2 1 Lay a stick over the hole 2 Refill the hole with water to the

level of the stick 3 Wait one hour 4 Measure how far the water level has

dropped to determine the infiltration rate per hour

Note Use the soil from the hole to do a worm count amp test the texture of your soil

Homework Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Soil Drainage Field Percolation Test Inches per Hr Drainage Solutions

Less than 1rdquo

Add organics Create mounds Select tolerant plants

1rdquo- 3rdquo

More than 4rdquo

Add organics Create mounds Select tolerant plants

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

First Flush bull First rain after dry period bull Washes off pollutants deposited

during dry period bull Discharge of higher concentrations

of pollutants in early part of a storm (relative to the later part of the storm)

bull 1000 SF roof has bull 372 gallons for 85 24 Hr Storm

at 6 inches of rainfall

bull Soil is important tool for management of First Flush

372 gallons

per 1000 SF 85 Storm

50 CF

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

First Flush Can the polluted water be cleaned

YES Healthy soil breaks down pollutants Can the water be utilized

YES It can be stored in bull Soil bull Rain Barrels bull Cisterns

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

First Seasonal Flush Subsequent Storm Event

Old Town San Diego

Storm Water Requirements for Water Quality Treatment You can be sustainable by incorporating features in your landscape plan such as

bull Rain barrels bull Dry stream beds with basins

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Design Capture Volume (DCV) Impermeable bull Roofs Concrete

Asphalt Grouted Pavers

Semi-permeable bull DG Cobble Gravel

Compacted Soil

Permeable bull Landscape areas

Amended or Mulched Soils

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

non-permeable

semi-permeable

permeable

Design Capture Volume (LID) bull Formula for on-site Design Capture Volume (DCV) for Runoff Factors 85th

percentile 24 Hr Storm

bull DCV = C x d x A x (43560 SFacre x 112 inft) DCV = C x d x A x 3630 conversion from acres to SF and to CF

bull DCV = Design Capture Volume in cubic feet bull C = Runoff Factors

Impermeable 09 Semi- permeable 03 Landscape areas 01

bull d = 85th Percentile Storm average regional 06

bull A = Tributary area in acres bull 43560 SF X 112 is conversion to CF

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

First Flush Techniques bull Keep water on site bull Slow-Store-Spread-Sink

bull Slow down the speed of the flow bull Store in basins bull Spread over wider area bull Sink into healthy soil

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

First Flush Techniques Pitfalls amp Problems

bull Drainage must be at least

5 -10rsquo from buildings and hardscape

bull Expansive clay soil bull Poor percolation

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

First Flush Techniques Dry Stream

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

10rsquo from hardscape

First Flush Techniques Dry Stream

bull Dry Stream

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

bull 10rsquo minimum from hardscape bull Optional permeable landscape fabric beneath rock

First Flush Techniques Rain Barrel bull Install with Diverter to control

overflow bull Be sure to plan for overflow if

not tied to drainage system bull Check WaterSmartSDOrg for

current incentives

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

First Flush Techniques Infiltration Trench

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

10rsquo from hardscape

First Flush Techniques Dry Well

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

10rsquo from hardscape

First Flush Techniques bull What Volume is needed Convert Gallons into Cubic Feet 372 Gallons from 6 Inch Rain Event 372 Gallons 748 = 50 Cubic Feet Depth of Storage Area in Inches = CF of Water divide (SF of Storage Area divide 12) Be aware of setbacks from buildings and impediments such as tree roots

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Observations

Site Observations bull Starting point of a successful design bull Take photos bull Assess existing situation

1 LID Conditions 2 Structural Conditions 3 Design Considerations 4 Growing Conditions

Landscape design and other design areas

bull Similarities bull Same basic elements amp principles

bull Differences bull Three-dimensional bull Living bull Seasonal amp ever changing

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Aesthetics Balance Symmetrical Balance

both sides even or visually identical - a mirror image Formal

Asymmetrical Balance

different-sized elements balance one another by having equal visual weight Informal

SYMMETRICAL BALANCE

ASYMMETRICAL BALANCE

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Proportion

bull Relative size of objects within the composition Large tree can make a house appear smaller

bull Most SoCal homes are out of scale to their lots

Aesthetics Proportion

Plantings may grow out of scale

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Color Most powerful of art elements Establish harmony

bull Soothing low contrast monochromatic cool bull Energizing contrast complimentary warm

SECONDARY COLORS PRIMARY COLORS TERTIARY COLORS

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Color Simple Color Harmony

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Contrast bull Provides interest and impact bull Creates Focal Points and catches the eye bull Contrast plant textures values and colors

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Unity bull Provides cohesive calm bull Repeat plant selections throughout the plan

including both sides of driveway

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Curb Appeal Billboard Effect bull Groups or drifts of plants catch the moving eye bull High contrast bull Simple

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Curb Appeal Path to the door bull Direct line of sight

or visual cues bull Generous path

welcomes guests bull No over grown areas

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Curb Appeal Path to the door bull Direct line of sight

or visual cues bull Generous path

welcomes guests bull No over grown areas

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Plant Functions in Design Climate Mitigation

bull Tradeoffs bull Deciduous Evergreen bull View vs Temperature

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Euphorbia cotinifolia Caribbean Copper Plant

Plant Functions in Design Security bull Thorns as a

deterrent

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Plant Functions in Design Privacy

bull Screen ugly views or create privacy bull Pick a cultivar that doesnrsquot need frequent pruning

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Podocarpus macrophyllus maki Shubby Yew

Pittosporum tenufolium lsquoSilver Sheenrsquo

Explore Design as 2 parts

bull Shaping Spaces bull How will you use the space

bull space arrangement location of major elements bull Design in 3D bull Form follows Function

bull Planting design bull How the space is filled with plants for effective

design

Step 4 Design Functional Design

How will you use your space Is your space an Outdoor Room a Passageway or a Garden

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Outdoor Rooms bull Walls

bull Do NOT need to be solid to create sense of enclosure

bull Floor bull Flagstone DG mulch

or groundcover

bull Ceilings bull can be canopies or arbors

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Passageway bull Way-finding or easy to follow bull Open path for curb appeal bull ldquoPeek-a-viewrdquo for mystery

Step 4 Design Functional Design

View Garden bull Enjoy from a distance bull Treat as a canvas bull Include paths for maintenance amp strolling

Step 4 Design Functional Design

View Garden Borrowed Views

Step 4 Design Functional Design

View Garden Created Views

bull Use an accent feature to create a focal point

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Design in 3D Create vertical dimension with

bull Layered planting

Background 6rsquo+ Middleground 4rsquo+-

Foreground 0-12rdquo

for islands

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function bull How will the space be used

bull What activities will occur there bull Active Uses

cooking eating entertaining sports play pool pets food bull Passive Uses

resting meditation viewing bull Does the current layout ldquoworkrdquo or does it need to

change to be more functional bull Lose the bed lines

bull Donrsquot think of your planting bed as a separate area hellip plan the entire space

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Create a Functional Bubble Plan bull Think

bull How the space could be used NOT how it IS used

bull Will it be an outdoor room garden or pathway

bull Do you want add bull Seating areas bull Pathways through

planting ldquoislandsrdquo bull Meander through your

yardslope with a circular route

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Think outside the box

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Create a Functional Bubble Plan bull Think How the space could be used NOT how it IS used

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Is it an Outdoor Room

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

An Outdoor Room with a dry stream bed

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Is it a Passageway

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Is it a Garden

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape Create a Planting Area Bubble Plan

bull Show basic planting areas bull Locate planting heights of

bull High bull Medium bull Low

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape Complete your Functional Bubble Plan

bull Sketch circulation paths and gathering areas

bull Show planting areas and height Create your Hardscape Plan

bull Check hardscape in place and correct bull Add desired elements

Include bull Hardscape walkways drive walls

patios etc bull Fences and walls bull Elements fountains pots arbors

rocks etc bull Planting areas

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Creating Your Plant Palette bull How to Choose

bull What do you like bull Climate appropriate bull Place appropriate bull Does it fill a design function

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Climate Appropriate Plants Leaves are

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Leathery Small

Silvery Solar tracking

Climate Appropriate Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes Homeownerrsquos Guide and Notebook

bull Mediterranean bull Asian bull Tropical bull Contemporary bull Native bull Shade bull Groundcover options

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Mediterranean

CC BY 20 Karen Roe

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Lavender Rosemary

Olives

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Asian

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Iris douglasiana Dietes African Iris Nandina

Juniperus Juniper

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Tropical

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Lantana Alstroemeria

Strelitzia Bird of Paradise Euphorbia milii Crown of Thorns

Bromeliads

Plumeria

Bougainvillea Geraniums Bird of Paradise

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Contemporary

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Anigozanthos Kangaroo Paw Assorted Succulents

Fire Sticks Kalanchoe thyrisifolia Agave Attenuata

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

California Natives

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Heteromeles arbutifolia Toyon

Romneya coulteri Matilija Poppy

Epilobium California Fushia

Saliva clevelandii Cleveland Sage

A note about Natives hellip WaterSmart Plant Palettes

California Natives bull Adapted for our climate soils bull Provide habitat and attract wildlife

Native plants need

bull Little or no summer water bull Little or no fertilizer bull No pesticides bull Less maintenance

Some native plants are summer deciduous

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Shade Plants for Dry Areas (See Notebook)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Bromeliads Clivia Dianella variegata Schefflera arboricola variegata

Walkable Groundcover Options Dymondia margaretae (Silver Carpet)

Lippia nodiflora (Kurapia)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Flat Green Groundcover Options Fragaria chiloensis (Beach Strawberry)

Achillea millefolium (Yarrow)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Mature Size Plant Research the ldquoFinished Sizerdquo

Agave americana marginata

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Mature Size Plant Pick the right size cultivar for the right place

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Carissa macrocarpa Natal Plum Species lsquoBoxwood Beautyrsquo lsquoGreen Carpetrsquo

8rsquo x 8rsquo 2rsquo x 2rsquo 1rsquo ndash 1 frac12rsquo x 4rsquo

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Growing Conditions Exposure

bull Soil type bull Drainage

Full Shade Full Sun

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Water Requirements Water Use Landscape Coefficient of Landscape Species WUCOLS South Coastal South Inland

Plant Search httpucanredusitesWUCOLSPlant_Search_Instructions

Escondido Rancho Bernardo San Marcos Poway Lakeside Ramona

San Diego Chula Vista Del Mar La Jolla Carlsbad Oceanside Vista El Cajon

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant

WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant

Sunset Western Garden Book Specific Plant Info bull Water usage bull Mature Size bull Cultivars bull Growing conditions

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Find Your Sunset Western Zone Zone 24

bull Mild maritime climate mild winters cool summers rarely freezes

Zone 23 bull Warmer than Zone 24

usually frost-free Zone 21

bull A mix of maritime amp continental influence colder in winter

httpwwwsunsetcomgardenclimate-zonessunset-climate-zone-san-diego-area-00418000067314

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant Sunset Western Garden Book Specific Plant Info bull Water usage bull Mature Size bull Cultivars bull Growing requirements

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Explore Design as 2 parts Physical site design

bull How the space is arranged location of major elements

Planting design and placement bull How the space is filled with plants for effective design

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Putting It Together Size your plants bull Draw at Mature Size to match Bubble Diagram bull Avoid overplanting bull Allow room to grow bull Understand you may

need to edit and thin later

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Putting It Together Hydrozoning bull Group plants with like water needs together

according to irrigation zone bull Do not put water needy plants next to low-water

plants bull Research

bull Water Use Classification of Landscape Species (WUCOLS) rating

bull Plant palettes bull Sunset Western

Step 4 Design Plant Placement

Remember Drawing in Scale Accurate proportion using a standard measurement to represent one foot

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale bull Determine the mature size of the plant bull Use the mature size bull Find appropriate circle

on template

bull Example bull Bush is 3rsquo at maturity bull In 14 scale use 34rdquo

diameter circle

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale bull Pencil in the plants for your space bull At 14rdquo scale = 1rsquo- 0rdquo

bull 3rsquo diameter shrub drawn as 34rdquo diameter circle

bull 12rsquo canopy tree drawn as 3rdquo diameter circle

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Anatomy of an Irrigation System

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Pressure Test bull Use meter on last head on valve

bull Range should be between 25 psi and 40 psi

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Pressure Regulation

At the point of connection (POC) At the head At the valve

Sprays Low Pressure

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Donuts formed by poor coverage

Sprays High Pressure

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Misting

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Overhead or Drip

Choose Overhead Spray for bull Large areas of turf replacement ground cover

(ie dymondia Beach Strawberry etc) bull The existing overhead system has good existing

coverage Choose Drip for bull Small oddly shaped planting areas bull Mixing of plants with differing water requirements in

the same valve area

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of Efficient Overhead Spray bull Simple to retrofit existing spray hardware bull Can match precipitation rate of drip bull Simpler to troubleshoot than drip bull May provide better coverage for groundcover

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of Drip Systems bull Drip is the most efficient

irrigation delivery type

bull Reduces weed growth by targeted water application

bull Prevents runoff and erosion

bull Low precipitation rate

bull No trenching means less digging

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of In-Line Drip Emitters

bull Provide consistent precipitation rate throughout line

bull Less prone to clogging and damage than micro spray

bull Easy to install

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Filters

At the head At the valve

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Drip Retrofit Systems bull Replace existing pop-ups with

retrofit such as Rainbird R-1800

bull Use subsurface tubing with emitter valves not micro spray and 14rdquospaghetti lines

bull Cover with mulch

Step 4 Design Irrigation

In-line Drip

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Irrigation Plan bull Create an irrigation plan based on your completed planting

plan and hydrozones bull Select a category of irrigation (rotor drip etchellip) bull Prepare a materials list and fill in spaces on your legend

(components and quantity)

Step 4 Design Irrigation

What is a Controller Program

bull A set of instructions stored in the controller

bull Different irrigation schedules bull Irrigation days ndash how often bull Start times ndash at what time bull Water times ndash how long

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Water Efficient Control Equipment bull Smart Controllers bull Rain and ETo Sensors bull Moisture Sensors

Smart Controllers Moisture Sensors

Rain and ETo Sensors

How much water does your landscape need

hellip It depends

Step 4 Design Irrigation

bull Soil Texture bull Precipitation Rate bull Plant Demand

Irrigation Scheduling Internet BeWaterWisecom

Step 4 Design Irrigation

1 Prepare the site

bull Cut down tall weeds bull Remove woody or invasive plants bull (warm season turf) bull Flag sprinkler heads bull Soak the area with water

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

2 Edging Mounding amp Contouring

bull Make room for the mulch Cut lawn 12 inches away from concrete to 3rdquo below concrete level

bull Create mounds with removed sod by facing turf side down or discard removed sod

bull Grade as needed

Manual ldquoGrubbingrdquo Gas Powered

Sod Cutter

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

3 Ensure Irrigation of Trees and Large plants bull Add bubblers or drip irrigation if needed

In-line drip irrigation can be expanded as tree grows Bubbler Head Drip Irrigation

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

4 Plant Large Plants bull 5 gallon and larger

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

5 Add a weed barrier bull NOT weed cloth (except under rock) bull Newspaper or cardboard bull Overlap by 6-8 inches bull Cover all ground except where

there are plants

Paper amp Cardboard Weed Barrier Do NOT use weed cloth

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Notify your neighbors first

Weed Barrier Newspaper amp Cardboard

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

6 Layer bull 1-2rdquo of compost bull 4-5rdquo of Soil Building Mulch (tree trimmerrsquos chipped etc) bull Pull compost and mulch away from plant crowns and trunks

Timing bull Traditional Allow 3 - 5 months

for composting to complete process then plant

bull Fast Plant before completion by digging through layers

Sheet Mulching

(4rdquo+)

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

bull Rule of thumb for coverage 1 13 Cu Yd covers100 sf 4rdquo depth

Know your Turf Type to Effectively Remove

Turf Type Dormant Season

Active Season

Growth form

Seeds Common Types

Kill Method

Cool Season

Winter

Summer

Small tuffs

Dwarf Tall Fescue (common locally) Perennial Ryegrass Annual Ryegrass Blue Grass

Sheet Mulch

Warm Season

Winter Summer

Creeping Stolons

Bermuda grass Zoysia grass St Augustine Grass Kikuyu grass

Solarization or Chemical Followed by Sheet Mulching

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods bull Herbicides

bull Cannot be killed with Chemicals when dormant bull Spray herbicides when actively growing bull Repeat application

bull Non-toxic herbicide products

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods

bull Complete Sod Removal bull Sod goes to landfill

cannot be recycled

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Contouring for Dry Stream

Step 5 Implementation Contouring

Contouring Landscape Fabric First Cobbles Added

Completed

Step 5 Implementation Sequence

Do It Yourself or Professional Contractor What is right for you bull Tradeoff Cost vs Labor + Time bull Option Be the General Contractor yourself Installation or Repair bull California Landscape Contractors Association (CLCA)

httpwwwclcasandiegoorg bull Certified Irrigation Professional wwwIrrigationorg bull Contractors State License Board (CSLB)

httpwwwcslbcagovConsumers bull YouTube Instructional Videos

Step 6 Maintenance Irrigation

Irrigation Maintenance bull Adjust run time for season

bull 1 Winter bull 2 Fall amp Spring bull 3 Summer

bull Check for leaks and fix leaks promptly bull Flush drip systems and check filters to

reduce clogging bull Adjust sprayheads to prevent

overspray on hardscape

Step 6 Maintenance Plants

Plant Maintenance

bull Amend soil with compost and mulch regularly bull Remove weeds bull Monitor plant health bull Minimize the use of

non- organic chemicals bull Start with a hard spray

of water bull Use insecticidal soap

or other non-toxic pest killer

QUESTIONS

Apply for the WaterSmart Landscape Makeover Series

httplandscapemakeoverwatersmartsdorg Presentation Slides at httpwwwwatersmartsdorgprogramswatersmart-landscape-design-homeowners-workshop

  • Slide Number 1
  • San Diego County Water Authority
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  • Before
  • After
  • Personal Goals
  • Slide Number 11
  • Why Remove Turf
  • Case Study 1
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  • WaterSmart Landscapes
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Design Process Overview
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Implementation Overview
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
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  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
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  • Water Uptake by Plant Roots
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
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  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
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  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
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  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Observations
  • Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
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  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
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  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Find Your Sunset Western Zone
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Plant Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Anatomy of an Irrigation System
  • Slide Number 131
  • Sprays Low Pressure
  • Sprays High Pressure
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After Installation

Case Study 1

After Approximately 6 months after installation

Case Study 1

After Approximately 1 year after installation

Case Study 1

After Approximately 2 years after installation

Case Study 1

Case Study 1

Close Up Details

WaterSmart Landscapes

Before

After

Base Plan

Finished Planting Plan

Bubble Diagram Functional

Hardscape amp Preliminary Planting Plan

LID Plan

Soil amp Site Analysis

Irrigation Plan

Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Design Process Overview

Identify Your Target

Demolition Contouring Soil Prep

Irrigation Plant Placement

Planting Plan

Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Implementation Overview

Installed Two Years Later

If you donrsquot know where yoursquore

going anywhere will do

Landscape Target Factors

bull Turf Area bull Plant Selection bull Irrigation Efficiency

Step 1 Identify Your Landscape Target

PLANT FACTOR- represents the estimated percent or portion of supplemental water needed relative to the Eto value of particular location

Source Landscape Plants for California Gardens by Bob Perry

Step 1 Identify Your Landscape Target

Plant Selection

Turf

Natives amp Mediterranean Plants

Irrigation Efficiency

Obsolete Conventional Overhead Spray Heads

Medium Rotator Nozzles

High In-Line Drip emitters Bubblers

Step 1 Identify Your Landscape Target

Use Pages 8 and 9 in your Homeownerrsquos Guide

Step 1 Identify Your Landscape Target

Two Factors bull Irrigation Efficiency

bull Plant Selection

Basic Plot Plan A scale drawing of the property drawn in accurate proportion using a standard measurement to represent one foot

Legend N Arrow Scale 18rdquo = 1rdquo 14rdquo = 1rsquo 110rdquo= 1rsquo

Step 2 Create a Basic Plot Plan

Step 2 Create a Basic Plot Plan

Scales Architectural and Engineering

Standard Size Properties 14 Scale 14rdquo = 1rsquo or 1rdquo = 4rsquo 18 Scale 18rdquo = 1rsquo or 1rdquo = 8rsquo

Large Size Properties 110 Scale 1rdquo = 10rsquo 120 Scale 1rdquo = 20

Step 2 Create a Basic Plot Plan

Measure your property bull Start with one dominant point to measure from (ie a wall corner) bull Locate features that stay (walls hardscape trees fences etc) bull Alternate use outside source (Property Description Google Earth)

Step 2 Create a Basic Plot Plan

Using Graph Paper bull Select grid paper to match scale bull Draw in scale on grid paper bull Align ldquo0rdquo and measure bull Add Legend

bull Scale bull N arrow

frac14rdquo=1rsquo0rdquo

Step 2 Plot Plan Alternative

Without putting it on paper Flag Method bull Mark flags with selected

plants and size bull Place flags for each plant

Step 2 Plot Plan Alternative

Without putting it on paper Flag Method (contrsquod) bull Plan amp measure for

mature plants bull Rearrange as needed bull Count to create plant list bull Plant according to flags

Tecate Divide

What is a Watershed bull A watershed is the area of land

where all of the water that falls in it and drains off of it goes to a common outlet

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed

You live in a Watershed Benefits to Using a Watershed Approach to Landscaping

bull Improves environment bull Protects our waters bull Preserves our coast bull Reduces Beach Closures

from pollution bull Saves water in landscape bull Saves energy used in water

transport

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed

Your yard is a Mini-Watershed Map your drainage

bull Where does it flow from bull Where does it flow to bull Gutter Storm Drains Ocean

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed

Homework

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Soil Why Do We Care

bull Soil can cleanse water bull Soil can store water bull Soil influences everything related to water

bull Infiltration bull Holding capacity bull Movement bull Irrigation scheduling

bull Mineral

bull Organic

bull Pore Space

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

bull Mineral

bull Organic

bull Pore Space

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Soil Texture Particle

Type Water

Movement (Drainage)

Water Holding

Nutrient Holding

Sand Fast No No

Silt

Medium Medium Medium

Clay

Slow Yes once wet

Rich

Loam Mixture of all particle types

Medium

Yes

Yes

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Determining Soil Texture bull Soil Sampling Dig a hole

bull Remove mulch or surface matter bull Dig down approx 6rdquo bull Take sample from side of hole

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Determining Soil Texture bull ldquoThein Feel Testrdquo

bull Wet the soil sample to playdough consistency

bull Make a ball and poke it bull Does it fall apart bull Does it hold together

bull Squeeze a ribbon bull Less than 1 inch bull Between 1 inch and 2 inches bull More than 2 inches

bull Wet it excessively and feel it bull Is it slippery bull Is it gritty

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

bull Mineral

bull Organic

bull Pore Space

Sustainable Soil

bull Soil Food Web bull Organisms build soil bull Encourage them with

proper organic matter moisture oxygen etc

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Soil Food Web

Bacteria

Weeds

Nematodes

Fungi

Worms

Plants

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

bull Mineral

bull Organic

bull Pore Space

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Soil Aggregation bull Created by bacteria fungi and humic acid from organic matter bull Allows water

bull Infiltration percolation bull storage

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Water moves easily through soil with good structure

Soil Aggregation bull Creates soil pores which contain

OWL Oxyen Water Life

bull Purifies runoff water bull Creates water holding

capacity

Water Uptake by Plant Roots

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Organic Matter bull Reverses compaction bull Improves root penetration bull Improves plant success

Remediating Compaction

bull Add organic matter bull Build the health of the soil food web bull By the way hellip ADD ORGANIC MATTER

bull IN the ground Compost for Soil Amendment when planting

bull ON the ground Mulch after planting

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Compost Soil Amendment Mulch IN ground ON ground

Soil Amendment

bull Use compost when planting bull Small particles

usually less than frac14rdquo bull Mix compost with backfill soil

bull 30 most plants bull 15 natives in disturbed soil

bull Available in bags or bulk

Amending Soil with Compost

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Mulch bull Blanket over soil surface bull Continues to feed the soil as it breaks down bull Adds organic matter in areas already planted bull Prevents

bull Erosion bull Evaporation bull Weeds bull Compaction

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Mulch Types bull Longevity Wood chips or Bark bull Soil Building chipped tree trimmings or coarse compost

bull Varied particle sized bull Texture

bull Water passes through bull Holds in place on slopes and in wind

Brush or Composted Mulch Chipped Mulch Blended Mulch

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Mulch Application bull After planting lay 4rdquo layer on top of soil bull Leave open space around plant stem or crown bull Add additional mulch when areas are thin bull Rule of thumb

bull 1 14 CY covers about 100 sq ft at 4rdquo depth

Brush Mulch Chipped Mulch

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

How does your soil handle water bull Organic matter remediates compaction bull Percolation and infiltration effected by

bull Soil texture bull Soil aggregation bull Layers of compaction or rock

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Soil Drainage and Percolation Test (Homeownerrsquos Guide)

Day 1 1 Dig one cubic foot hole (12rdquox12rdquox12rdquo) 2 Fill the hole with water to saturate the soil 3 Let drain overnight

Day 2 1 Lay a stick over the hole 2 Refill the hole with water to the

level of the stick 3 Wait one hour 4 Measure how far the water level has

dropped to determine the infiltration rate per hour

Note Use the soil from the hole to do a worm count amp test the texture of your soil

Homework Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Soil Drainage Field Percolation Test Inches per Hr Drainage Solutions

Less than 1rdquo

Add organics Create mounds Select tolerant plants

1rdquo- 3rdquo

More than 4rdquo

Add organics Create mounds Select tolerant plants

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

First Flush bull First rain after dry period bull Washes off pollutants deposited

during dry period bull Discharge of higher concentrations

of pollutants in early part of a storm (relative to the later part of the storm)

bull 1000 SF roof has bull 372 gallons for 85 24 Hr Storm

at 6 inches of rainfall

bull Soil is important tool for management of First Flush

372 gallons

per 1000 SF 85 Storm

50 CF

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

First Flush Can the polluted water be cleaned

YES Healthy soil breaks down pollutants Can the water be utilized

YES It can be stored in bull Soil bull Rain Barrels bull Cisterns

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

First Seasonal Flush Subsequent Storm Event

Old Town San Diego

Storm Water Requirements for Water Quality Treatment You can be sustainable by incorporating features in your landscape plan such as

bull Rain barrels bull Dry stream beds with basins

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Design Capture Volume (DCV) Impermeable bull Roofs Concrete

Asphalt Grouted Pavers

Semi-permeable bull DG Cobble Gravel

Compacted Soil

Permeable bull Landscape areas

Amended or Mulched Soils

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

non-permeable

semi-permeable

permeable

Design Capture Volume (LID) bull Formula for on-site Design Capture Volume (DCV) for Runoff Factors 85th

percentile 24 Hr Storm

bull DCV = C x d x A x (43560 SFacre x 112 inft) DCV = C x d x A x 3630 conversion from acres to SF and to CF

bull DCV = Design Capture Volume in cubic feet bull C = Runoff Factors

Impermeable 09 Semi- permeable 03 Landscape areas 01

bull d = 85th Percentile Storm average regional 06

bull A = Tributary area in acres bull 43560 SF X 112 is conversion to CF

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

First Flush Techniques bull Keep water on site bull Slow-Store-Spread-Sink

bull Slow down the speed of the flow bull Store in basins bull Spread over wider area bull Sink into healthy soil

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

First Flush Techniques Pitfalls amp Problems

bull Drainage must be at least

5 -10rsquo from buildings and hardscape

bull Expansive clay soil bull Poor percolation

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

First Flush Techniques Dry Stream

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

10rsquo from hardscape

First Flush Techniques Dry Stream

bull Dry Stream

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

bull 10rsquo minimum from hardscape bull Optional permeable landscape fabric beneath rock

First Flush Techniques Rain Barrel bull Install with Diverter to control

overflow bull Be sure to plan for overflow if

not tied to drainage system bull Check WaterSmartSDOrg for

current incentives

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

First Flush Techniques Infiltration Trench

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

10rsquo from hardscape

First Flush Techniques Dry Well

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

10rsquo from hardscape

First Flush Techniques bull What Volume is needed Convert Gallons into Cubic Feet 372 Gallons from 6 Inch Rain Event 372 Gallons 748 = 50 Cubic Feet Depth of Storage Area in Inches = CF of Water divide (SF of Storage Area divide 12) Be aware of setbacks from buildings and impediments such as tree roots

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Observations

Site Observations bull Starting point of a successful design bull Take photos bull Assess existing situation

1 LID Conditions 2 Structural Conditions 3 Design Considerations 4 Growing Conditions

Landscape design and other design areas

bull Similarities bull Same basic elements amp principles

bull Differences bull Three-dimensional bull Living bull Seasonal amp ever changing

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Aesthetics Balance Symmetrical Balance

both sides even or visually identical - a mirror image Formal

Asymmetrical Balance

different-sized elements balance one another by having equal visual weight Informal

SYMMETRICAL BALANCE

ASYMMETRICAL BALANCE

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Proportion

bull Relative size of objects within the composition Large tree can make a house appear smaller

bull Most SoCal homes are out of scale to their lots

Aesthetics Proportion

Plantings may grow out of scale

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Color Most powerful of art elements Establish harmony

bull Soothing low contrast monochromatic cool bull Energizing contrast complimentary warm

SECONDARY COLORS PRIMARY COLORS TERTIARY COLORS

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Color Simple Color Harmony

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Contrast bull Provides interest and impact bull Creates Focal Points and catches the eye bull Contrast plant textures values and colors

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Unity bull Provides cohesive calm bull Repeat plant selections throughout the plan

including both sides of driveway

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Curb Appeal Billboard Effect bull Groups or drifts of plants catch the moving eye bull High contrast bull Simple

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Curb Appeal Path to the door bull Direct line of sight

or visual cues bull Generous path

welcomes guests bull No over grown areas

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Curb Appeal Path to the door bull Direct line of sight

or visual cues bull Generous path

welcomes guests bull No over grown areas

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Plant Functions in Design Climate Mitigation

bull Tradeoffs bull Deciduous Evergreen bull View vs Temperature

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Euphorbia cotinifolia Caribbean Copper Plant

Plant Functions in Design Security bull Thorns as a

deterrent

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Plant Functions in Design Privacy

bull Screen ugly views or create privacy bull Pick a cultivar that doesnrsquot need frequent pruning

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Podocarpus macrophyllus maki Shubby Yew

Pittosporum tenufolium lsquoSilver Sheenrsquo

Explore Design as 2 parts

bull Shaping Spaces bull How will you use the space

bull space arrangement location of major elements bull Design in 3D bull Form follows Function

bull Planting design bull How the space is filled with plants for effective

design

Step 4 Design Functional Design

How will you use your space Is your space an Outdoor Room a Passageway or a Garden

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Outdoor Rooms bull Walls

bull Do NOT need to be solid to create sense of enclosure

bull Floor bull Flagstone DG mulch

or groundcover

bull Ceilings bull can be canopies or arbors

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Passageway bull Way-finding or easy to follow bull Open path for curb appeal bull ldquoPeek-a-viewrdquo for mystery

Step 4 Design Functional Design

View Garden bull Enjoy from a distance bull Treat as a canvas bull Include paths for maintenance amp strolling

Step 4 Design Functional Design

View Garden Borrowed Views

Step 4 Design Functional Design

View Garden Created Views

bull Use an accent feature to create a focal point

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Design in 3D Create vertical dimension with

bull Layered planting

Background 6rsquo+ Middleground 4rsquo+-

Foreground 0-12rdquo

for islands

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function bull How will the space be used

bull What activities will occur there bull Active Uses

cooking eating entertaining sports play pool pets food bull Passive Uses

resting meditation viewing bull Does the current layout ldquoworkrdquo or does it need to

change to be more functional bull Lose the bed lines

bull Donrsquot think of your planting bed as a separate area hellip plan the entire space

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Create a Functional Bubble Plan bull Think

bull How the space could be used NOT how it IS used

bull Will it be an outdoor room garden or pathway

bull Do you want add bull Seating areas bull Pathways through

planting ldquoislandsrdquo bull Meander through your

yardslope with a circular route

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Think outside the box

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Create a Functional Bubble Plan bull Think How the space could be used NOT how it IS used

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Is it an Outdoor Room

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

An Outdoor Room with a dry stream bed

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Is it a Passageway

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Is it a Garden

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape Create a Planting Area Bubble Plan

bull Show basic planting areas bull Locate planting heights of

bull High bull Medium bull Low

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape Complete your Functional Bubble Plan

bull Sketch circulation paths and gathering areas

bull Show planting areas and height Create your Hardscape Plan

bull Check hardscape in place and correct bull Add desired elements

Include bull Hardscape walkways drive walls

patios etc bull Fences and walls bull Elements fountains pots arbors

rocks etc bull Planting areas

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Creating Your Plant Palette bull How to Choose

bull What do you like bull Climate appropriate bull Place appropriate bull Does it fill a design function

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Climate Appropriate Plants Leaves are

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Leathery Small

Silvery Solar tracking

Climate Appropriate Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes Homeownerrsquos Guide and Notebook

bull Mediterranean bull Asian bull Tropical bull Contemporary bull Native bull Shade bull Groundcover options

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Mediterranean

CC BY 20 Karen Roe

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Lavender Rosemary

Olives

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Asian

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Iris douglasiana Dietes African Iris Nandina

Juniperus Juniper

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Tropical

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Lantana Alstroemeria

Strelitzia Bird of Paradise Euphorbia milii Crown of Thorns

Bromeliads

Plumeria

Bougainvillea Geraniums Bird of Paradise

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Contemporary

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Anigozanthos Kangaroo Paw Assorted Succulents

Fire Sticks Kalanchoe thyrisifolia Agave Attenuata

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

California Natives

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Heteromeles arbutifolia Toyon

Romneya coulteri Matilija Poppy

Epilobium California Fushia

Saliva clevelandii Cleveland Sage

A note about Natives hellip WaterSmart Plant Palettes

California Natives bull Adapted for our climate soils bull Provide habitat and attract wildlife

Native plants need

bull Little or no summer water bull Little or no fertilizer bull No pesticides bull Less maintenance

Some native plants are summer deciduous

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Shade Plants for Dry Areas (See Notebook)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Bromeliads Clivia Dianella variegata Schefflera arboricola variegata

Walkable Groundcover Options Dymondia margaretae (Silver Carpet)

Lippia nodiflora (Kurapia)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Flat Green Groundcover Options Fragaria chiloensis (Beach Strawberry)

Achillea millefolium (Yarrow)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Mature Size Plant Research the ldquoFinished Sizerdquo

Agave americana marginata

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Mature Size Plant Pick the right size cultivar for the right place

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Carissa macrocarpa Natal Plum Species lsquoBoxwood Beautyrsquo lsquoGreen Carpetrsquo

8rsquo x 8rsquo 2rsquo x 2rsquo 1rsquo ndash 1 frac12rsquo x 4rsquo

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Growing Conditions Exposure

bull Soil type bull Drainage

Full Shade Full Sun

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Water Requirements Water Use Landscape Coefficient of Landscape Species WUCOLS South Coastal South Inland

Plant Search httpucanredusitesWUCOLSPlant_Search_Instructions

Escondido Rancho Bernardo San Marcos Poway Lakeside Ramona

San Diego Chula Vista Del Mar La Jolla Carlsbad Oceanside Vista El Cajon

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant

WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant

Sunset Western Garden Book Specific Plant Info bull Water usage bull Mature Size bull Cultivars bull Growing conditions

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Find Your Sunset Western Zone Zone 24

bull Mild maritime climate mild winters cool summers rarely freezes

Zone 23 bull Warmer than Zone 24

usually frost-free Zone 21

bull A mix of maritime amp continental influence colder in winter

httpwwwsunsetcomgardenclimate-zonessunset-climate-zone-san-diego-area-00418000067314

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant Sunset Western Garden Book Specific Plant Info bull Water usage bull Mature Size bull Cultivars bull Growing requirements

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Explore Design as 2 parts Physical site design

bull How the space is arranged location of major elements

Planting design and placement bull How the space is filled with plants for effective design

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Putting It Together Size your plants bull Draw at Mature Size to match Bubble Diagram bull Avoid overplanting bull Allow room to grow bull Understand you may

need to edit and thin later

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Putting It Together Hydrozoning bull Group plants with like water needs together

according to irrigation zone bull Do not put water needy plants next to low-water

plants bull Research

bull Water Use Classification of Landscape Species (WUCOLS) rating

bull Plant palettes bull Sunset Western

Step 4 Design Plant Placement

Remember Drawing in Scale Accurate proportion using a standard measurement to represent one foot

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale bull Determine the mature size of the plant bull Use the mature size bull Find appropriate circle

on template

bull Example bull Bush is 3rsquo at maturity bull In 14 scale use 34rdquo

diameter circle

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale bull Pencil in the plants for your space bull At 14rdquo scale = 1rsquo- 0rdquo

bull 3rsquo diameter shrub drawn as 34rdquo diameter circle

bull 12rsquo canopy tree drawn as 3rdquo diameter circle

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Anatomy of an Irrigation System

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Pressure Test bull Use meter on last head on valve

bull Range should be between 25 psi and 40 psi

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Pressure Regulation

At the point of connection (POC) At the head At the valve

Sprays Low Pressure

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Donuts formed by poor coverage

Sprays High Pressure

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Misting

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Overhead or Drip

Choose Overhead Spray for bull Large areas of turf replacement ground cover

(ie dymondia Beach Strawberry etc) bull The existing overhead system has good existing

coverage Choose Drip for bull Small oddly shaped planting areas bull Mixing of plants with differing water requirements in

the same valve area

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of Efficient Overhead Spray bull Simple to retrofit existing spray hardware bull Can match precipitation rate of drip bull Simpler to troubleshoot than drip bull May provide better coverage for groundcover

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of Drip Systems bull Drip is the most efficient

irrigation delivery type

bull Reduces weed growth by targeted water application

bull Prevents runoff and erosion

bull Low precipitation rate

bull No trenching means less digging

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of In-Line Drip Emitters

bull Provide consistent precipitation rate throughout line

bull Less prone to clogging and damage than micro spray

bull Easy to install

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Filters

At the head At the valve

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Drip Retrofit Systems bull Replace existing pop-ups with

retrofit such as Rainbird R-1800

bull Use subsurface tubing with emitter valves not micro spray and 14rdquospaghetti lines

bull Cover with mulch

Step 4 Design Irrigation

In-line Drip

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Irrigation Plan bull Create an irrigation plan based on your completed planting

plan and hydrozones bull Select a category of irrigation (rotor drip etchellip) bull Prepare a materials list and fill in spaces on your legend

(components and quantity)

Step 4 Design Irrigation

What is a Controller Program

bull A set of instructions stored in the controller

bull Different irrigation schedules bull Irrigation days ndash how often bull Start times ndash at what time bull Water times ndash how long

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Water Efficient Control Equipment bull Smart Controllers bull Rain and ETo Sensors bull Moisture Sensors

Smart Controllers Moisture Sensors

Rain and ETo Sensors

How much water does your landscape need

hellip It depends

Step 4 Design Irrigation

bull Soil Texture bull Precipitation Rate bull Plant Demand

Irrigation Scheduling Internet BeWaterWisecom

Step 4 Design Irrigation

1 Prepare the site

bull Cut down tall weeds bull Remove woody or invasive plants bull (warm season turf) bull Flag sprinkler heads bull Soak the area with water

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

2 Edging Mounding amp Contouring

bull Make room for the mulch Cut lawn 12 inches away from concrete to 3rdquo below concrete level

bull Create mounds with removed sod by facing turf side down or discard removed sod

bull Grade as needed

Manual ldquoGrubbingrdquo Gas Powered

Sod Cutter

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

3 Ensure Irrigation of Trees and Large plants bull Add bubblers or drip irrigation if needed

In-line drip irrigation can be expanded as tree grows Bubbler Head Drip Irrigation

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

4 Plant Large Plants bull 5 gallon and larger

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

5 Add a weed barrier bull NOT weed cloth (except under rock) bull Newspaper or cardboard bull Overlap by 6-8 inches bull Cover all ground except where

there are plants

Paper amp Cardboard Weed Barrier Do NOT use weed cloth

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Notify your neighbors first

Weed Barrier Newspaper amp Cardboard

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

6 Layer bull 1-2rdquo of compost bull 4-5rdquo of Soil Building Mulch (tree trimmerrsquos chipped etc) bull Pull compost and mulch away from plant crowns and trunks

Timing bull Traditional Allow 3 - 5 months

for composting to complete process then plant

bull Fast Plant before completion by digging through layers

Sheet Mulching

(4rdquo+)

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

bull Rule of thumb for coverage 1 13 Cu Yd covers100 sf 4rdquo depth

Know your Turf Type to Effectively Remove

Turf Type Dormant Season

Active Season

Growth form

Seeds Common Types

Kill Method

Cool Season

Winter

Summer

Small tuffs

Dwarf Tall Fescue (common locally) Perennial Ryegrass Annual Ryegrass Blue Grass

Sheet Mulch

Warm Season

Winter Summer

Creeping Stolons

Bermuda grass Zoysia grass St Augustine Grass Kikuyu grass

Solarization or Chemical Followed by Sheet Mulching

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods bull Herbicides

bull Cannot be killed with Chemicals when dormant bull Spray herbicides when actively growing bull Repeat application

bull Non-toxic herbicide products

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods

bull Complete Sod Removal bull Sod goes to landfill

cannot be recycled

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Contouring for Dry Stream

Step 5 Implementation Contouring

Contouring Landscape Fabric First Cobbles Added

Completed

Step 5 Implementation Sequence

Do It Yourself or Professional Contractor What is right for you bull Tradeoff Cost vs Labor + Time bull Option Be the General Contractor yourself Installation or Repair bull California Landscape Contractors Association (CLCA)

httpwwwclcasandiegoorg bull Certified Irrigation Professional wwwIrrigationorg bull Contractors State License Board (CSLB)

httpwwwcslbcagovConsumers bull YouTube Instructional Videos

Step 6 Maintenance Irrigation

Irrigation Maintenance bull Adjust run time for season

bull 1 Winter bull 2 Fall amp Spring bull 3 Summer

bull Check for leaks and fix leaks promptly bull Flush drip systems and check filters to

reduce clogging bull Adjust sprayheads to prevent

overspray on hardscape

Step 6 Maintenance Plants

Plant Maintenance

bull Amend soil with compost and mulch regularly bull Remove weeds bull Monitor plant health bull Minimize the use of

non- organic chemicals bull Start with a hard spray

of water bull Use insecticidal soap

or other non-toxic pest killer

QUESTIONS

Apply for the WaterSmart Landscape Makeover Series

httplandscapemakeoverwatersmartsdorg Presentation Slides at httpwwwwatersmartsdorgprogramswatersmart-landscape-design-homeowners-workshop

  • Slide Number 1
  • San Diego County Water Authority
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  • Before
  • After
  • Personal Goals
  • Slide Number 11
  • Why Remove Turf
  • Case Study 1
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  • WaterSmart Landscapes
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Design Process Overview
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Implementation Overview
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
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  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
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  • Water Uptake by Plant Roots
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
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  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Observations
  • Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
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  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
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  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Find Your Sunset Western Zone
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Plant Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Anatomy of an Irrigation System
  • Slide Number 131
  • Sprays Low Pressure
  • Sprays High Pressure
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After Approximately 6 months after installation

Case Study 1

After Approximately 1 year after installation

Case Study 1

After Approximately 2 years after installation

Case Study 1

Case Study 1

Close Up Details

WaterSmart Landscapes

Before

After

Base Plan

Finished Planting Plan

Bubble Diagram Functional

Hardscape amp Preliminary Planting Plan

LID Plan

Soil amp Site Analysis

Irrigation Plan

Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Design Process Overview

Identify Your Target

Demolition Contouring Soil Prep

Irrigation Plant Placement

Planting Plan

Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Implementation Overview

Installed Two Years Later

If you donrsquot know where yoursquore

going anywhere will do

Landscape Target Factors

bull Turf Area bull Plant Selection bull Irrigation Efficiency

Step 1 Identify Your Landscape Target

PLANT FACTOR- represents the estimated percent or portion of supplemental water needed relative to the Eto value of particular location

Source Landscape Plants for California Gardens by Bob Perry

Step 1 Identify Your Landscape Target

Plant Selection

Turf

Natives amp Mediterranean Plants

Irrigation Efficiency

Obsolete Conventional Overhead Spray Heads

Medium Rotator Nozzles

High In-Line Drip emitters Bubblers

Step 1 Identify Your Landscape Target

Use Pages 8 and 9 in your Homeownerrsquos Guide

Step 1 Identify Your Landscape Target

Two Factors bull Irrigation Efficiency

bull Plant Selection

Basic Plot Plan A scale drawing of the property drawn in accurate proportion using a standard measurement to represent one foot

Legend N Arrow Scale 18rdquo = 1rdquo 14rdquo = 1rsquo 110rdquo= 1rsquo

Step 2 Create a Basic Plot Plan

Step 2 Create a Basic Plot Plan

Scales Architectural and Engineering

Standard Size Properties 14 Scale 14rdquo = 1rsquo or 1rdquo = 4rsquo 18 Scale 18rdquo = 1rsquo or 1rdquo = 8rsquo

Large Size Properties 110 Scale 1rdquo = 10rsquo 120 Scale 1rdquo = 20

Step 2 Create a Basic Plot Plan

Measure your property bull Start with one dominant point to measure from (ie a wall corner) bull Locate features that stay (walls hardscape trees fences etc) bull Alternate use outside source (Property Description Google Earth)

Step 2 Create a Basic Plot Plan

Using Graph Paper bull Select grid paper to match scale bull Draw in scale on grid paper bull Align ldquo0rdquo and measure bull Add Legend

bull Scale bull N arrow

frac14rdquo=1rsquo0rdquo

Step 2 Plot Plan Alternative

Without putting it on paper Flag Method bull Mark flags with selected

plants and size bull Place flags for each plant

Step 2 Plot Plan Alternative

Without putting it on paper Flag Method (contrsquod) bull Plan amp measure for

mature plants bull Rearrange as needed bull Count to create plant list bull Plant according to flags

Tecate Divide

What is a Watershed bull A watershed is the area of land

where all of the water that falls in it and drains off of it goes to a common outlet

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed

You live in a Watershed Benefits to Using a Watershed Approach to Landscaping

bull Improves environment bull Protects our waters bull Preserves our coast bull Reduces Beach Closures

from pollution bull Saves water in landscape bull Saves energy used in water

transport

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed

Your yard is a Mini-Watershed Map your drainage

bull Where does it flow from bull Where does it flow to bull Gutter Storm Drains Ocean

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed

Homework

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Soil Why Do We Care

bull Soil can cleanse water bull Soil can store water bull Soil influences everything related to water

bull Infiltration bull Holding capacity bull Movement bull Irrigation scheduling

bull Mineral

bull Organic

bull Pore Space

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

bull Mineral

bull Organic

bull Pore Space

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Soil Texture Particle

Type Water

Movement (Drainage)

Water Holding

Nutrient Holding

Sand Fast No No

Silt

Medium Medium Medium

Clay

Slow Yes once wet

Rich

Loam Mixture of all particle types

Medium

Yes

Yes

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Determining Soil Texture bull Soil Sampling Dig a hole

bull Remove mulch or surface matter bull Dig down approx 6rdquo bull Take sample from side of hole

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Determining Soil Texture bull ldquoThein Feel Testrdquo

bull Wet the soil sample to playdough consistency

bull Make a ball and poke it bull Does it fall apart bull Does it hold together

bull Squeeze a ribbon bull Less than 1 inch bull Between 1 inch and 2 inches bull More than 2 inches

bull Wet it excessively and feel it bull Is it slippery bull Is it gritty

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

bull Mineral

bull Organic

bull Pore Space

Sustainable Soil

bull Soil Food Web bull Organisms build soil bull Encourage them with

proper organic matter moisture oxygen etc

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Soil Food Web

Bacteria

Weeds

Nematodes

Fungi

Worms

Plants

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

bull Mineral

bull Organic

bull Pore Space

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Soil Aggregation bull Created by bacteria fungi and humic acid from organic matter bull Allows water

bull Infiltration percolation bull storage

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Water moves easily through soil with good structure

Soil Aggregation bull Creates soil pores which contain

OWL Oxyen Water Life

bull Purifies runoff water bull Creates water holding

capacity

Water Uptake by Plant Roots

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Organic Matter bull Reverses compaction bull Improves root penetration bull Improves plant success

Remediating Compaction

bull Add organic matter bull Build the health of the soil food web bull By the way hellip ADD ORGANIC MATTER

bull IN the ground Compost for Soil Amendment when planting

bull ON the ground Mulch after planting

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Compost Soil Amendment Mulch IN ground ON ground

Soil Amendment

bull Use compost when planting bull Small particles

usually less than frac14rdquo bull Mix compost with backfill soil

bull 30 most plants bull 15 natives in disturbed soil

bull Available in bags or bulk

Amending Soil with Compost

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Mulch bull Blanket over soil surface bull Continues to feed the soil as it breaks down bull Adds organic matter in areas already planted bull Prevents

bull Erosion bull Evaporation bull Weeds bull Compaction

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Mulch Types bull Longevity Wood chips or Bark bull Soil Building chipped tree trimmings or coarse compost

bull Varied particle sized bull Texture

bull Water passes through bull Holds in place on slopes and in wind

Brush or Composted Mulch Chipped Mulch Blended Mulch

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Mulch Application bull After planting lay 4rdquo layer on top of soil bull Leave open space around plant stem or crown bull Add additional mulch when areas are thin bull Rule of thumb

bull 1 14 CY covers about 100 sq ft at 4rdquo depth

Brush Mulch Chipped Mulch

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

How does your soil handle water bull Organic matter remediates compaction bull Percolation and infiltration effected by

bull Soil texture bull Soil aggregation bull Layers of compaction or rock

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Soil Drainage and Percolation Test (Homeownerrsquos Guide)

Day 1 1 Dig one cubic foot hole (12rdquox12rdquox12rdquo) 2 Fill the hole with water to saturate the soil 3 Let drain overnight

Day 2 1 Lay a stick over the hole 2 Refill the hole with water to the

level of the stick 3 Wait one hour 4 Measure how far the water level has

dropped to determine the infiltration rate per hour

Note Use the soil from the hole to do a worm count amp test the texture of your soil

Homework Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Soil Drainage Field Percolation Test Inches per Hr Drainage Solutions

Less than 1rdquo

Add organics Create mounds Select tolerant plants

1rdquo- 3rdquo

More than 4rdquo

Add organics Create mounds Select tolerant plants

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

First Flush bull First rain after dry period bull Washes off pollutants deposited

during dry period bull Discharge of higher concentrations

of pollutants in early part of a storm (relative to the later part of the storm)

bull 1000 SF roof has bull 372 gallons for 85 24 Hr Storm

at 6 inches of rainfall

bull Soil is important tool for management of First Flush

372 gallons

per 1000 SF 85 Storm

50 CF

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

First Flush Can the polluted water be cleaned

YES Healthy soil breaks down pollutants Can the water be utilized

YES It can be stored in bull Soil bull Rain Barrels bull Cisterns

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

First Seasonal Flush Subsequent Storm Event

Old Town San Diego

Storm Water Requirements for Water Quality Treatment You can be sustainable by incorporating features in your landscape plan such as

bull Rain barrels bull Dry stream beds with basins

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Design Capture Volume (DCV) Impermeable bull Roofs Concrete

Asphalt Grouted Pavers

Semi-permeable bull DG Cobble Gravel

Compacted Soil

Permeable bull Landscape areas

Amended or Mulched Soils

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

non-permeable

semi-permeable

permeable

Design Capture Volume (LID) bull Formula for on-site Design Capture Volume (DCV) for Runoff Factors 85th

percentile 24 Hr Storm

bull DCV = C x d x A x (43560 SFacre x 112 inft) DCV = C x d x A x 3630 conversion from acres to SF and to CF

bull DCV = Design Capture Volume in cubic feet bull C = Runoff Factors

Impermeable 09 Semi- permeable 03 Landscape areas 01

bull d = 85th Percentile Storm average regional 06

bull A = Tributary area in acres bull 43560 SF X 112 is conversion to CF

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

First Flush Techniques bull Keep water on site bull Slow-Store-Spread-Sink

bull Slow down the speed of the flow bull Store in basins bull Spread over wider area bull Sink into healthy soil

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

First Flush Techniques Pitfalls amp Problems

bull Drainage must be at least

5 -10rsquo from buildings and hardscape

bull Expansive clay soil bull Poor percolation

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

First Flush Techniques Dry Stream

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

10rsquo from hardscape

First Flush Techniques Dry Stream

bull Dry Stream

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

bull 10rsquo minimum from hardscape bull Optional permeable landscape fabric beneath rock

First Flush Techniques Rain Barrel bull Install with Diverter to control

overflow bull Be sure to plan for overflow if

not tied to drainage system bull Check WaterSmartSDOrg for

current incentives

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

First Flush Techniques Infiltration Trench

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

10rsquo from hardscape

First Flush Techniques Dry Well

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

10rsquo from hardscape

First Flush Techniques bull What Volume is needed Convert Gallons into Cubic Feet 372 Gallons from 6 Inch Rain Event 372 Gallons 748 = 50 Cubic Feet Depth of Storage Area in Inches = CF of Water divide (SF of Storage Area divide 12) Be aware of setbacks from buildings and impediments such as tree roots

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Observations

Site Observations bull Starting point of a successful design bull Take photos bull Assess existing situation

1 LID Conditions 2 Structural Conditions 3 Design Considerations 4 Growing Conditions

Landscape design and other design areas

bull Similarities bull Same basic elements amp principles

bull Differences bull Three-dimensional bull Living bull Seasonal amp ever changing

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Aesthetics Balance Symmetrical Balance

both sides even or visually identical - a mirror image Formal

Asymmetrical Balance

different-sized elements balance one another by having equal visual weight Informal

SYMMETRICAL BALANCE

ASYMMETRICAL BALANCE

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Proportion

bull Relative size of objects within the composition Large tree can make a house appear smaller

bull Most SoCal homes are out of scale to their lots

Aesthetics Proportion

Plantings may grow out of scale

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Color Most powerful of art elements Establish harmony

bull Soothing low contrast monochromatic cool bull Energizing contrast complimentary warm

SECONDARY COLORS PRIMARY COLORS TERTIARY COLORS

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Color Simple Color Harmony

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Contrast bull Provides interest and impact bull Creates Focal Points and catches the eye bull Contrast plant textures values and colors

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Unity bull Provides cohesive calm bull Repeat plant selections throughout the plan

including both sides of driveway

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Curb Appeal Billboard Effect bull Groups or drifts of plants catch the moving eye bull High contrast bull Simple

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Curb Appeal Path to the door bull Direct line of sight

or visual cues bull Generous path

welcomes guests bull No over grown areas

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Curb Appeal Path to the door bull Direct line of sight

or visual cues bull Generous path

welcomes guests bull No over grown areas

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Plant Functions in Design Climate Mitigation

bull Tradeoffs bull Deciduous Evergreen bull View vs Temperature

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Euphorbia cotinifolia Caribbean Copper Plant

Plant Functions in Design Security bull Thorns as a

deterrent

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Plant Functions in Design Privacy

bull Screen ugly views or create privacy bull Pick a cultivar that doesnrsquot need frequent pruning

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Podocarpus macrophyllus maki Shubby Yew

Pittosporum tenufolium lsquoSilver Sheenrsquo

Explore Design as 2 parts

bull Shaping Spaces bull How will you use the space

bull space arrangement location of major elements bull Design in 3D bull Form follows Function

bull Planting design bull How the space is filled with plants for effective

design

Step 4 Design Functional Design

How will you use your space Is your space an Outdoor Room a Passageway or a Garden

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Outdoor Rooms bull Walls

bull Do NOT need to be solid to create sense of enclosure

bull Floor bull Flagstone DG mulch

or groundcover

bull Ceilings bull can be canopies or arbors

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Passageway bull Way-finding or easy to follow bull Open path for curb appeal bull ldquoPeek-a-viewrdquo for mystery

Step 4 Design Functional Design

View Garden bull Enjoy from a distance bull Treat as a canvas bull Include paths for maintenance amp strolling

Step 4 Design Functional Design

View Garden Borrowed Views

Step 4 Design Functional Design

View Garden Created Views

bull Use an accent feature to create a focal point

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Design in 3D Create vertical dimension with

bull Layered planting

Background 6rsquo+ Middleground 4rsquo+-

Foreground 0-12rdquo

for islands

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function bull How will the space be used

bull What activities will occur there bull Active Uses

cooking eating entertaining sports play pool pets food bull Passive Uses

resting meditation viewing bull Does the current layout ldquoworkrdquo or does it need to

change to be more functional bull Lose the bed lines

bull Donrsquot think of your planting bed as a separate area hellip plan the entire space

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Create a Functional Bubble Plan bull Think

bull How the space could be used NOT how it IS used

bull Will it be an outdoor room garden or pathway

bull Do you want add bull Seating areas bull Pathways through

planting ldquoislandsrdquo bull Meander through your

yardslope with a circular route

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Think outside the box

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Create a Functional Bubble Plan bull Think How the space could be used NOT how it IS used

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Is it an Outdoor Room

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

An Outdoor Room with a dry stream bed

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Is it a Passageway

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Is it a Garden

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape Create a Planting Area Bubble Plan

bull Show basic planting areas bull Locate planting heights of

bull High bull Medium bull Low

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape Complete your Functional Bubble Plan

bull Sketch circulation paths and gathering areas

bull Show planting areas and height Create your Hardscape Plan

bull Check hardscape in place and correct bull Add desired elements

Include bull Hardscape walkways drive walls

patios etc bull Fences and walls bull Elements fountains pots arbors

rocks etc bull Planting areas

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Creating Your Plant Palette bull How to Choose

bull What do you like bull Climate appropriate bull Place appropriate bull Does it fill a design function

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Climate Appropriate Plants Leaves are

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Leathery Small

Silvery Solar tracking

Climate Appropriate Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes Homeownerrsquos Guide and Notebook

bull Mediterranean bull Asian bull Tropical bull Contemporary bull Native bull Shade bull Groundcover options

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Mediterranean

CC BY 20 Karen Roe

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Lavender Rosemary

Olives

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Asian

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Iris douglasiana Dietes African Iris Nandina

Juniperus Juniper

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Tropical

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Lantana Alstroemeria

Strelitzia Bird of Paradise Euphorbia milii Crown of Thorns

Bromeliads

Plumeria

Bougainvillea Geraniums Bird of Paradise

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Contemporary

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Anigozanthos Kangaroo Paw Assorted Succulents

Fire Sticks Kalanchoe thyrisifolia Agave Attenuata

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

California Natives

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Heteromeles arbutifolia Toyon

Romneya coulteri Matilija Poppy

Epilobium California Fushia

Saliva clevelandii Cleveland Sage

A note about Natives hellip WaterSmart Plant Palettes

California Natives bull Adapted for our climate soils bull Provide habitat and attract wildlife

Native plants need

bull Little or no summer water bull Little or no fertilizer bull No pesticides bull Less maintenance

Some native plants are summer deciduous

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Shade Plants for Dry Areas (See Notebook)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Bromeliads Clivia Dianella variegata Schefflera arboricola variegata

Walkable Groundcover Options Dymondia margaretae (Silver Carpet)

Lippia nodiflora (Kurapia)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Flat Green Groundcover Options Fragaria chiloensis (Beach Strawberry)

Achillea millefolium (Yarrow)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Mature Size Plant Research the ldquoFinished Sizerdquo

Agave americana marginata

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Mature Size Plant Pick the right size cultivar for the right place

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Carissa macrocarpa Natal Plum Species lsquoBoxwood Beautyrsquo lsquoGreen Carpetrsquo

8rsquo x 8rsquo 2rsquo x 2rsquo 1rsquo ndash 1 frac12rsquo x 4rsquo

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Growing Conditions Exposure

bull Soil type bull Drainage

Full Shade Full Sun

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Water Requirements Water Use Landscape Coefficient of Landscape Species WUCOLS South Coastal South Inland

Plant Search httpucanredusitesWUCOLSPlant_Search_Instructions

Escondido Rancho Bernardo San Marcos Poway Lakeside Ramona

San Diego Chula Vista Del Mar La Jolla Carlsbad Oceanside Vista El Cajon

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant

WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant

Sunset Western Garden Book Specific Plant Info bull Water usage bull Mature Size bull Cultivars bull Growing conditions

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Find Your Sunset Western Zone Zone 24

bull Mild maritime climate mild winters cool summers rarely freezes

Zone 23 bull Warmer than Zone 24

usually frost-free Zone 21

bull A mix of maritime amp continental influence colder in winter

httpwwwsunsetcomgardenclimate-zonessunset-climate-zone-san-diego-area-00418000067314

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant Sunset Western Garden Book Specific Plant Info bull Water usage bull Mature Size bull Cultivars bull Growing requirements

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Explore Design as 2 parts Physical site design

bull How the space is arranged location of major elements

Planting design and placement bull How the space is filled with plants for effective design

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Putting It Together Size your plants bull Draw at Mature Size to match Bubble Diagram bull Avoid overplanting bull Allow room to grow bull Understand you may

need to edit and thin later

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Putting It Together Hydrozoning bull Group plants with like water needs together

according to irrigation zone bull Do not put water needy plants next to low-water

plants bull Research

bull Water Use Classification of Landscape Species (WUCOLS) rating

bull Plant palettes bull Sunset Western

Step 4 Design Plant Placement

Remember Drawing in Scale Accurate proportion using a standard measurement to represent one foot

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale bull Determine the mature size of the plant bull Use the mature size bull Find appropriate circle

on template

bull Example bull Bush is 3rsquo at maturity bull In 14 scale use 34rdquo

diameter circle

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale bull Pencil in the plants for your space bull At 14rdquo scale = 1rsquo- 0rdquo

bull 3rsquo diameter shrub drawn as 34rdquo diameter circle

bull 12rsquo canopy tree drawn as 3rdquo diameter circle

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Anatomy of an Irrigation System

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Pressure Test bull Use meter on last head on valve

bull Range should be between 25 psi and 40 psi

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Pressure Regulation

At the point of connection (POC) At the head At the valve

Sprays Low Pressure

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Donuts formed by poor coverage

Sprays High Pressure

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Misting

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Overhead or Drip

Choose Overhead Spray for bull Large areas of turf replacement ground cover

(ie dymondia Beach Strawberry etc) bull The existing overhead system has good existing

coverage Choose Drip for bull Small oddly shaped planting areas bull Mixing of plants with differing water requirements in

the same valve area

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of Efficient Overhead Spray bull Simple to retrofit existing spray hardware bull Can match precipitation rate of drip bull Simpler to troubleshoot than drip bull May provide better coverage for groundcover

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of Drip Systems bull Drip is the most efficient

irrigation delivery type

bull Reduces weed growth by targeted water application

bull Prevents runoff and erosion

bull Low precipitation rate

bull No trenching means less digging

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of In-Line Drip Emitters

bull Provide consistent precipitation rate throughout line

bull Less prone to clogging and damage than micro spray

bull Easy to install

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Filters

At the head At the valve

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Drip Retrofit Systems bull Replace existing pop-ups with

retrofit such as Rainbird R-1800

bull Use subsurface tubing with emitter valves not micro spray and 14rdquospaghetti lines

bull Cover with mulch

Step 4 Design Irrigation

In-line Drip

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Irrigation Plan bull Create an irrigation plan based on your completed planting

plan and hydrozones bull Select a category of irrigation (rotor drip etchellip) bull Prepare a materials list and fill in spaces on your legend

(components and quantity)

Step 4 Design Irrigation

What is a Controller Program

bull A set of instructions stored in the controller

bull Different irrigation schedules bull Irrigation days ndash how often bull Start times ndash at what time bull Water times ndash how long

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Water Efficient Control Equipment bull Smart Controllers bull Rain and ETo Sensors bull Moisture Sensors

Smart Controllers Moisture Sensors

Rain and ETo Sensors

How much water does your landscape need

hellip It depends

Step 4 Design Irrigation

bull Soil Texture bull Precipitation Rate bull Plant Demand

Irrigation Scheduling Internet BeWaterWisecom

Step 4 Design Irrigation

1 Prepare the site

bull Cut down tall weeds bull Remove woody or invasive plants bull (warm season turf) bull Flag sprinkler heads bull Soak the area with water

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

2 Edging Mounding amp Contouring

bull Make room for the mulch Cut lawn 12 inches away from concrete to 3rdquo below concrete level

bull Create mounds with removed sod by facing turf side down or discard removed sod

bull Grade as needed

Manual ldquoGrubbingrdquo Gas Powered

Sod Cutter

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

3 Ensure Irrigation of Trees and Large plants bull Add bubblers or drip irrigation if needed

In-line drip irrigation can be expanded as tree grows Bubbler Head Drip Irrigation

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

4 Plant Large Plants bull 5 gallon and larger

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

5 Add a weed barrier bull NOT weed cloth (except under rock) bull Newspaper or cardboard bull Overlap by 6-8 inches bull Cover all ground except where

there are plants

Paper amp Cardboard Weed Barrier Do NOT use weed cloth

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Notify your neighbors first

Weed Barrier Newspaper amp Cardboard

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

6 Layer bull 1-2rdquo of compost bull 4-5rdquo of Soil Building Mulch (tree trimmerrsquos chipped etc) bull Pull compost and mulch away from plant crowns and trunks

Timing bull Traditional Allow 3 - 5 months

for composting to complete process then plant

bull Fast Plant before completion by digging through layers

Sheet Mulching

(4rdquo+)

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

bull Rule of thumb for coverage 1 13 Cu Yd covers100 sf 4rdquo depth

Know your Turf Type to Effectively Remove

Turf Type Dormant Season

Active Season

Growth form

Seeds Common Types

Kill Method

Cool Season

Winter

Summer

Small tuffs

Dwarf Tall Fescue (common locally) Perennial Ryegrass Annual Ryegrass Blue Grass

Sheet Mulch

Warm Season

Winter Summer

Creeping Stolons

Bermuda grass Zoysia grass St Augustine Grass Kikuyu grass

Solarization or Chemical Followed by Sheet Mulching

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods bull Herbicides

bull Cannot be killed with Chemicals when dormant bull Spray herbicides when actively growing bull Repeat application

bull Non-toxic herbicide products

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods

bull Complete Sod Removal bull Sod goes to landfill

cannot be recycled

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Contouring for Dry Stream

Step 5 Implementation Contouring

Contouring Landscape Fabric First Cobbles Added

Completed

Step 5 Implementation Sequence

Do It Yourself or Professional Contractor What is right for you bull Tradeoff Cost vs Labor + Time bull Option Be the General Contractor yourself Installation or Repair bull California Landscape Contractors Association (CLCA)

httpwwwclcasandiegoorg bull Certified Irrigation Professional wwwIrrigationorg bull Contractors State License Board (CSLB)

httpwwwcslbcagovConsumers bull YouTube Instructional Videos

Step 6 Maintenance Irrigation

Irrigation Maintenance bull Adjust run time for season

bull 1 Winter bull 2 Fall amp Spring bull 3 Summer

bull Check for leaks and fix leaks promptly bull Flush drip systems and check filters to

reduce clogging bull Adjust sprayheads to prevent

overspray on hardscape

Step 6 Maintenance Plants

Plant Maintenance

bull Amend soil with compost and mulch regularly bull Remove weeds bull Monitor plant health bull Minimize the use of

non- organic chemicals bull Start with a hard spray

of water bull Use insecticidal soap

or other non-toxic pest killer

QUESTIONS

Apply for the WaterSmart Landscape Makeover Series

httplandscapemakeoverwatersmartsdorg Presentation Slides at httpwwwwatersmartsdorgprogramswatersmart-landscape-design-homeowners-workshop

  • Slide Number 1
  • San Diego County Water Authority
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  • Before
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  • Personal Goals
  • Slide Number 11
  • Why Remove Turf
  • Case Study 1
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  • WaterSmart Landscapes
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Design Process Overview
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Implementation Overview
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
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  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
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  • Water Uptake by Plant Roots
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
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  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Observations
  • Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
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  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
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  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Find Your Sunset Western Zone
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Plant Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Anatomy of an Irrigation System
  • Slide Number 131
  • Sprays Low Pressure
  • Sprays High Pressure
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After Approximately 1 year after installation

Case Study 1

After Approximately 2 years after installation

Case Study 1

Case Study 1

Close Up Details

WaterSmart Landscapes

Before

After

Base Plan

Finished Planting Plan

Bubble Diagram Functional

Hardscape amp Preliminary Planting Plan

LID Plan

Soil amp Site Analysis

Irrigation Plan

Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Design Process Overview

Identify Your Target

Demolition Contouring Soil Prep

Irrigation Plant Placement

Planting Plan

Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Implementation Overview

Installed Two Years Later

If you donrsquot know where yoursquore

going anywhere will do

Landscape Target Factors

bull Turf Area bull Plant Selection bull Irrigation Efficiency

Step 1 Identify Your Landscape Target

PLANT FACTOR- represents the estimated percent or portion of supplemental water needed relative to the Eto value of particular location

Source Landscape Plants for California Gardens by Bob Perry

Step 1 Identify Your Landscape Target

Plant Selection

Turf

Natives amp Mediterranean Plants

Irrigation Efficiency

Obsolete Conventional Overhead Spray Heads

Medium Rotator Nozzles

High In-Line Drip emitters Bubblers

Step 1 Identify Your Landscape Target

Use Pages 8 and 9 in your Homeownerrsquos Guide

Step 1 Identify Your Landscape Target

Two Factors bull Irrigation Efficiency

bull Plant Selection

Basic Plot Plan A scale drawing of the property drawn in accurate proportion using a standard measurement to represent one foot

Legend N Arrow Scale 18rdquo = 1rdquo 14rdquo = 1rsquo 110rdquo= 1rsquo

Step 2 Create a Basic Plot Plan

Step 2 Create a Basic Plot Plan

Scales Architectural and Engineering

Standard Size Properties 14 Scale 14rdquo = 1rsquo or 1rdquo = 4rsquo 18 Scale 18rdquo = 1rsquo or 1rdquo = 8rsquo

Large Size Properties 110 Scale 1rdquo = 10rsquo 120 Scale 1rdquo = 20

Step 2 Create a Basic Plot Plan

Measure your property bull Start with one dominant point to measure from (ie a wall corner) bull Locate features that stay (walls hardscape trees fences etc) bull Alternate use outside source (Property Description Google Earth)

Step 2 Create a Basic Plot Plan

Using Graph Paper bull Select grid paper to match scale bull Draw in scale on grid paper bull Align ldquo0rdquo and measure bull Add Legend

bull Scale bull N arrow

frac14rdquo=1rsquo0rdquo

Step 2 Plot Plan Alternative

Without putting it on paper Flag Method bull Mark flags with selected

plants and size bull Place flags for each plant

Step 2 Plot Plan Alternative

Without putting it on paper Flag Method (contrsquod) bull Plan amp measure for

mature plants bull Rearrange as needed bull Count to create plant list bull Plant according to flags

Tecate Divide

What is a Watershed bull A watershed is the area of land

where all of the water that falls in it and drains off of it goes to a common outlet

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed

You live in a Watershed Benefits to Using a Watershed Approach to Landscaping

bull Improves environment bull Protects our waters bull Preserves our coast bull Reduces Beach Closures

from pollution bull Saves water in landscape bull Saves energy used in water

transport

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed

Your yard is a Mini-Watershed Map your drainage

bull Where does it flow from bull Where does it flow to bull Gutter Storm Drains Ocean

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed

Homework

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Soil Why Do We Care

bull Soil can cleanse water bull Soil can store water bull Soil influences everything related to water

bull Infiltration bull Holding capacity bull Movement bull Irrigation scheduling

bull Mineral

bull Organic

bull Pore Space

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

bull Mineral

bull Organic

bull Pore Space

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Soil Texture Particle

Type Water

Movement (Drainage)

Water Holding

Nutrient Holding

Sand Fast No No

Silt

Medium Medium Medium

Clay

Slow Yes once wet

Rich

Loam Mixture of all particle types

Medium

Yes

Yes

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Determining Soil Texture bull Soil Sampling Dig a hole

bull Remove mulch or surface matter bull Dig down approx 6rdquo bull Take sample from side of hole

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Determining Soil Texture bull ldquoThein Feel Testrdquo

bull Wet the soil sample to playdough consistency

bull Make a ball and poke it bull Does it fall apart bull Does it hold together

bull Squeeze a ribbon bull Less than 1 inch bull Between 1 inch and 2 inches bull More than 2 inches

bull Wet it excessively and feel it bull Is it slippery bull Is it gritty

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

bull Mineral

bull Organic

bull Pore Space

Sustainable Soil

bull Soil Food Web bull Organisms build soil bull Encourage them with

proper organic matter moisture oxygen etc

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Soil Food Web

Bacteria

Weeds

Nematodes

Fungi

Worms

Plants

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

bull Mineral

bull Organic

bull Pore Space

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Soil Aggregation bull Created by bacteria fungi and humic acid from organic matter bull Allows water

bull Infiltration percolation bull storage

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Water moves easily through soil with good structure

Soil Aggregation bull Creates soil pores which contain

OWL Oxyen Water Life

bull Purifies runoff water bull Creates water holding

capacity

Water Uptake by Plant Roots

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Organic Matter bull Reverses compaction bull Improves root penetration bull Improves plant success

Remediating Compaction

bull Add organic matter bull Build the health of the soil food web bull By the way hellip ADD ORGANIC MATTER

bull IN the ground Compost for Soil Amendment when planting

bull ON the ground Mulch after planting

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Compost Soil Amendment Mulch IN ground ON ground

Soil Amendment

bull Use compost when planting bull Small particles

usually less than frac14rdquo bull Mix compost with backfill soil

bull 30 most plants bull 15 natives in disturbed soil

bull Available in bags or bulk

Amending Soil with Compost

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Mulch bull Blanket over soil surface bull Continues to feed the soil as it breaks down bull Adds organic matter in areas already planted bull Prevents

bull Erosion bull Evaporation bull Weeds bull Compaction

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Mulch Types bull Longevity Wood chips or Bark bull Soil Building chipped tree trimmings or coarse compost

bull Varied particle sized bull Texture

bull Water passes through bull Holds in place on slopes and in wind

Brush or Composted Mulch Chipped Mulch Blended Mulch

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Mulch Application bull After planting lay 4rdquo layer on top of soil bull Leave open space around plant stem or crown bull Add additional mulch when areas are thin bull Rule of thumb

bull 1 14 CY covers about 100 sq ft at 4rdquo depth

Brush Mulch Chipped Mulch

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

How does your soil handle water bull Organic matter remediates compaction bull Percolation and infiltration effected by

bull Soil texture bull Soil aggregation bull Layers of compaction or rock

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Soil Drainage and Percolation Test (Homeownerrsquos Guide)

Day 1 1 Dig one cubic foot hole (12rdquox12rdquox12rdquo) 2 Fill the hole with water to saturate the soil 3 Let drain overnight

Day 2 1 Lay a stick over the hole 2 Refill the hole with water to the

level of the stick 3 Wait one hour 4 Measure how far the water level has

dropped to determine the infiltration rate per hour

Note Use the soil from the hole to do a worm count amp test the texture of your soil

Homework Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Soil Drainage Field Percolation Test Inches per Hr Drainage Solutions

Less than 1rdquo

Add organics Create mounds Select tolerant plants

1rdquo- 3rdquo

More than 4rdquo

Add organics Create mounds Select tolerant plants

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

First Flush bull First rain after dry period bull Washes off pollutants deposited

during dry period bull Discharge of higher concentrations

of pollutants in early part of a storm (relative to the later part of the storm)

bull 1000 SF roof has bull 372 gallons for 85 24 Hr Storm

at 6 inches of rainfall

bull Soil is important tool for management of First Flush

372 gallons

per 1000 SF 85 Storm

50 CF

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

First Flush Can the polluted water be cleaned

YES Healthy soil breaks down pollutants Can the water be utilized

YES It can be stored in bull Soil bull Rain Barrels bull Cisterns

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

First Seasonal Flush Subsequent Storm Event

Old Town San Diego

Storm Water Requirements for Water Quality Treatment You can be sustainable by incorporating features in your landscape plan such as

bull Rain barrels bull Dry stream beds with basins

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Design Capture Volume (DCV) Impermeable bull Roofs Concrete

Asphalt Grouted Pavers

Semi-permeable bull DG Cobble Gravel

Compacted Soil

Permeable bull Landscape areas

Amended or Mulched Soils

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

non-permeable

semi-permeable

permeable

Design Capture Volume (LID) bull Formula for on-site Design Capture Volume (DCV) for Runoff Factors 85th

percentile 24 Hr Storm

bull DCV = C x d x A x (43560 SFacre x 112 inft) DCV = C x d x A x 3630 conversion from acres to SF and to CF

bull DCV = Design Capture Volume in cubic feet bull C = Runoff Factors

Impermeable 09 Semi- permeable 03 Landscape areas 01

bull d = 85th Percentile Storm average regional 06

bull A = Tributary area in acres bull 43560 SF X 112 is conversion to CF

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

First Flush Techniques bull Keep water on site bull Slow-Store-Spread-Sink

bull Slow down the speed of the flow bull Store in basins bull Spread over wider area bull Sink into healthy soil

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

First Flush Techniques Pitfalls amp Problems

bull Drainage must be at least

5 -10rsquo from buildings and hardscape

bull Expansive clay soil bull Poor percolation

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

First Flush Techniques Dry Stream

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

10rsquo from hardscape

First Flush Techniques Dry Stream

bull Dry Stream

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

bull 10rsquo minimum from hardscape bull Optional permeable landscape fabric beneath rock

First Flush Techniques Rain Barrel bull Install with Diverter to control

overflow bull Be sure to plan for overflow if

not tied to drainage system bull Check WaterSmartSDOrg for

current incentives

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

First Flush Techniques Infiltration Trench

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

10rsquo from hardscape

First Flush Techniques Dry Well

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

10rsquo from hardscape

First Flush Techniques bull What Volume is needed Convert Gallons into Cubic Feet 372 Gallons from 6 Inch Rain Event 372 Gallons 748 = 50 Cubic Feet Depth of Storage Area in Inches = CF of Water divide (SF of Storage Area divide 12) Be aware of setbacks from buildings and impediments such as tree roots

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Observations

Site Observations bull Starting point of a successful design bull Take photos bull Assess existing situation

1 LID Conditions 2 Structural Conditions 3 Design Considerations 4 Growing Conditions

Landscape design and other design areas

bull Similarities bull Same basic elements amp principles

bull Differences bull Three-dimensional bull Living bull Seasonal amp ever changing

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Aesthetics Balance Symmetrical Balance

both sides even or visually identical - a mirror image Formal

Asymmetrical Balance

different-sized elements balance one another by having equal visual weight Informal

SYMMETRICAL BALANCE

ASYMMETRICAL BALANCE

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Proportion

bull Relative size of objects within the composition Large tree can make a house appear smaller

bull Most SoCal homes are out of scale to their lots

Aesthetics Proportion

Plantings may grow out of scale

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Color Most powerful of art elements Establish harmony

bull Soothing low contrast monochromatic cool bull Energizing contrast complimentary warm

SECONDARY COLORS PRIMARY COLORS TERTIARY COLORS

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Color Simple Color Harmony

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Contrast bull Provides interest and impact bull Creates Focal Points and catches the eye bull Contrast plant textures values and colors

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Unity bull Provides cohesive calm bull Repeat plant selections throughout the plan

including both sides of driveway

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Curb Appeal Billboard Effect bull Groups or drifts of plants catch the moving eye bull High contrast bull Simple

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Curb Appeal Path to the door bull Direct line of sight

or visual cues bull Generous path

welcomes guests bull No over grown areas

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Curb Appeal Path to the door bull Direct line of sight

or visual cues bull Generous path

welcomes guests bull No over grown areas

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Plant Functions in Design Climate Mitigation

bull Tradeoffs bull Deciduous Evergreen bull View vs Temperature

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Euphorbia cotinifolia Caribbean Copper Plant

Plant Functions in Design Security bull Thorns as a

deterrent

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Plant Functions in Design Privacy

bull Screen ugly views or create privacy bull Pick a cultivar that doesnrsquot need frequent pruning

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Podocarpus macrophyllus maki Shubby Yew

Pittosporum tenufolium lsquoSilver Sheenrsquo

Explore Design as 2 parts

bull Shaping Spaces bull How will you use the space

bull space arrangement location of major elements bull Design in 3D bull Form follows Function

bull Planting design bull How the space is filled with plants for effective

design

Step 4 Design Functional Design

How will you use your space Is your space an Outdoor Room a Passageway or a Garden

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Outdoor Rooms bull Walls

bull Do NOT need to be solid to create sense of enclosure

bull Floor bull Flagstone DG mulch

or groundcover

bull Ceilings bull can be canopies or arbors

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Passageway bull Way-finding or easy to follow bull Open path for curb appeal bull ldquoPeek-a-viewrdquo for mystery

Step 4 Design Functional Design

View Garden bull Enjoy from a distance bull Treat as a canvas bull Include paths for maintenance amp strolling

Step 4 Design Functional Design

View Garden Borrowed Views

Step 4 Design Functional Design

View Garden Created Views

bull Use an accent feature to create a focal point

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Design in 3D Create vertical dimension with

bull Layered planting

Background 6rsquo+ Middleground 4rsquo+-

Foreground 0-12rdquo

for islands

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function bull How will the space be used

bull What activities will occur there bull Active Uses

cooking eating entertaining sports play pool pets food bull Passive Uses

resting meditation viewing bull Does the current layout ldquoworkrdquo or does it need to

change to be more functional bull Lose the bed lines

bull Donrsquot think of your planting bed as a separate area hellip plan the entire space

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Create a Functional Bubble Plan bull Think

bull How the space could be used NOT how it IS used

bull Will it be an outdoor room garden or pathway

bull Do you want add bull Seating areas bull Pathways through

planting ldquoislandsrdquo bull Meander through your

yardslope with a circular route

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Think outside the box

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Create a Functional Bubble Plan bull Think How the space could be used NOT how it IS used

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Is it an Outdoor Room

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

An Outdoor Room with a dry stream bed

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Is it a Passageway

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Is it a Garden

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape Create a Planting Area Bubble Plan

bull Show basic planting areas bull Locate planting heights of

bull High bull Medium bull Low

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape Complete your Functional Bubble Plan

bull Sketch circulation paths and gathering areas

bull Show planting areas and height Create your Hardscape Plan

bull Check hardscape in place and correct bull Add desired elements

Include bull Hardscape walkways drive walls

patios etc bull Fences and walls bull Elements fountains pots arbors

rocks etc bull Planting areas

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Creating Your Plant Palette bull How to Choose

bull What do you like bull Climate appropriate bull Place appropriate bull Does it fill a design function

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Climate Appropriate Plants Leaves are

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Leathery Small

Silvery Solar tracking

Climate Appropriate Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes Homeownerrsquos Guide and Notebook

bull Mediterranean bull Asian bull Tropical bull Contemporary bull Native bull Shade bull Groundcover options

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Mediterranean

CC BY 20 Karen Roe

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Lavender Rosemary

Olives

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Asian

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Iris douglasiana Dietes African Iris Nandina

Juniperus Juniper

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Tropical

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Lantana Alstroemeria

Strelitzia Bird of Paradise Euphorbia milii Crown of Thorns

Bromeliads

Plumeria

Bougainvillea Geraniums Bird of Paradise

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Contemporary

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Anigozanthos Kangaroo Paw Assorted Succulents

Fire Sticks Kalanchoe thyrisifolia Agave Attenuata

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

California Natives

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Heteromeles arbutifolia Toyon

Romneya coulteri Matilija Poppy

Epilobium California Fushia

Saliva clevelandii Cleveland Sage

A note about Natives hellip WaterSmart Plant Palettes

California Natives bull Adapted for our climate soils bull Provide habitat and attract wildlife

Native plants need

bull Little or no summer water bull Little or no fertilizer bull No pesticides bull Less maintenance

Some native plants are summer deciduous

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Shade Plants for Dry Areas (See Notebook)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Bromeliads Clivia Dianella variegata Schefflera arboricola variegata

Walkable Groundcover Options Dymondia margaretae (Silver Carpet)

Lippia nodiflora (Kurapia)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Flat Green Groundcover Options Fragaria chiloensis (Beach Strawberry)

Achillea millefolium (Yarrow)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Mature Size Plant Research the ldquoFinished Sizerdquo

Agave americana marginata

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Mature Size Plant Pick the right size cultivar for the right place

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Carissa macrocarpa Natal Plum Species lsquoBoxwood Beautyrsquo lsquoGreen Carpetrsquo

8rsquo x 8rsquo 2rsquo x 2rsquo 1rsquo ndash 1 frac12rsquo x 4rsquo

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Growing Conditions Exposure

bull Soil type bull Drainage

Full Shade Full Sun

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Water Requirements Water Use Landscape Coefficient of Landscape Species WUCOLS South Coastal South Inland

Plant Search httpucanredusitesWUCOLSPlant_Search_Instructions

Escondido Rancho Bernardo San Marcos Poway Lakeside Ramona

San Diego Chula Vista Del Mar La Jolla Carlsbad Oceanside Vista El Cajon

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant

WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant

Sunset Western Garden Book Specific Plant Info bull Water usage bull Mature Size bull Cultivars bull Growing conditions

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Find Your Sunset Western Zone Zone 24

bull Mild maritime climate mild winters cool summers rarely freezes

Zone 23 bull Warmer than Zone 24

usually frost-free Zone 21

bull A mix of maritime amp continental influence colder in winter

httpwwwsunsetcomgardenclimate-zonessunset-climate-zone-san-diego-area-00418000067314

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant Sunset Western Garden Book Specific Plant Info bull Water usage bull Mature Size bull Cultivars bull Growing requirements

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Explore Design as 2 parts Physical site design

bull How the space is arranged location of major elements

Planting design and placement bull How the space is filled with plants for effective design

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Putting It Together Size your plants bull Draw at Mature Size to match Bubble Diagram bull Avoid overplanting bull Allow room to grow bull Understand you may

need to edit and thin later

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Putting It Together Hydrozoning bull Group plants with like water needs together

according to irrigation zone bull Do not put water needy plants next to low-water

plants bull Research

bull Water Use Classification of Landscape Species (WUCOLS) rating

bull Plant palettes bull Sunset Western

Step 4 Design Plant Placement

Remember Drawing in Scale Accurate proportion using a standard measurement to represent one foot

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale bull Determine the mature size of the plant bull Use the mature size bull Find appropriate circle

on template

bull Example bull Bush is 3rsquo at maturity bull In 14 scale use 34rdquo

diameter circle

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale bull Pencil in the plants for your space bull At 14rdquo scale = 1rsquo- 0rdquo

bull 3rsquo diameter shrub drawn as 34rdquo diameter circle

bull 12rsquo canopy tree drawn as 3rdquo diameter circle

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Anatomy of an Irrigation System

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Pressure Test bull Use meter on last head on valve

bull Range should be between 25 psi and 40 psi

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Pressure Regulation

At the point of connection (POC) At the head At the valve

Sprays Low Pressure

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Donuts formed by poor coverage

Sprays High Pressure

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Misting

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Overhead or Drip

Choose Overhead Spray for bull Large areas of turf replacement ground cover

(ie dymondia Beach Strawberry etc) bull The existing overhead system has good existing

coverage Choose Drip for bull Small oddly shaped planting areas bull Mixing of plants with differing water requirements in

the same valve area

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of Efficient Overhead Spray bull Simple to retrofit existing spray hardware bull Can match precipitation rate of drip bull Simpler to troubleshoot than drip bull May provide better coverage for groundcover

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of Drip Systems bull Drip is the most efficient

irrigation delivery type

bull Reduces weed growth by targeted water application

bull Prevents runoff and erosion

bull Low precipitation rate

bull No trenching means less digging

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of In-Line Drip Emitters

bull Provide consistent precipitation rate throughout line

bull Less prone to clogging and damage than micro spray

bull Easy to install

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Filters

At the head At the valve

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Drip Retrofit Systems bull Replace existing pop-ups with

retrofit such as Rainbird R-1800

bull Use subsurface tubing with emitter valves not micro spray and 14rdquospaghetti lines

bull Cover with mulch

Step 4 Design Irrigation

In-line Drip

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Irrigation Plan bull Create an irrigation plan based on your completed planting

plan and hydrozones bull Select a category of irrigation (rotor drip etchellip) bull Prepare a materials list and fill in spaces on your legend

(components and quantity)

Step 4 Design Irrigation

What is a Controller Program

bull A set of instructions stored in the controller

bull Different irrigation schedules bull Irrigation days ndash how often bull Start times ndash at what time bull Water times ndash how long

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Water Efficient Control Equipment bull Smart Controllers bull Rain and ETo Sensors bull Moisture Sensors

Smart Controllers Moisture Sensors

Rain and ETo Sensors

How much water does your landscape need

hellip It depends

Step 4 Design Irrigation

bull Soil Texture bull Precipitation Rate bull Plant Demand

Irrigation Scheduling Internet BeWaterWisecom

Step 4 Design Irrigation

1 Prepare the site

bull Cut down tall weeds bull Remove woody or invasive plants bull (warm season turf) bull Flag sprinkler heads bull Soak the area with water

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

2 Edging Mounding amp Contouring

bull Make room for the mulch Cut lawn 12 inches away from concrete to 3rdquo below concrete level

bull Create mounds with removed sod by facing turf side down or discard removed sod

bull Grade as needed

Manual ldquoGrubbingrdquo Gas Powered

Sod Cutter

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

3 Ensure Irrigation of Trees and Large plants bull Add bubblers or drip irrigation if needed

In-line drip irrigation can be expanded as tree grows Bubbler Head Drip Irrigation

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

4 Plant Large Plants bull 5 gallon and larger

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

5 Add a weed barrier bull NOT weed cloth (except under rock) bull Newspaper or cardboard bull Overlap by 6-8 inches bull Cover all ground except where

there are plants

Paper amp Cardboard Weed Barrier Do NOT use weed cloth

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Notify your neighbors first

Weed Barrier Newspaper amp Cardboard

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

6 Layer bull 1-2rdquo of compost bull 4-5rdquo of Soil Building Mulch (tree trimmerrsquos chipped etc) bull Pull compost and mulch away from plant crowns and trunks

Timing bull Traditional Allow 3 - 5 months

for composting to complete process then plant

bull Fast Plant before completion by digging through layers

Sheet Mulching

(4rdquo+)

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

bull Rule of thumb for coverage 1 13 Cu Yd covers100 sf 4rdquo depth

Know your Turf Type to Effectively Remove

Turf Type Dormant Season

Active Season

Growth form

Seeds Common Types

Kill Method

Cool Season

Winter

Summer

Small tuffs

Dwarf Tall Fescue (common locally) Perennial Ryegrass Annual Ryegrass Blue Grass

Sheet Mulch

Warm Season

Winter Summer

Creeping Stolons

Bermuda grass Zoysia grass St Augustine Grass Kikuyu grass

Solarization or Chemical Followed by Sheet Mulching

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods bull Herbicides

bull Cannot be killed with Chemicals when dormant bull Spray herbicides when actively growing bull Repeat application

bull Non-toxic herbicide products

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods

bull Complete Sod Removal bull Sod goes to landfill

cannot be recycled

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Contouring for Dry Stream

Step 5 Implementation Contouring

Contouring Landscape Fabric First Cobbles Added

Completed

Step 5 Implementation Sequence

Do It Yourself or Professional Contractor What is right for you bull Tradeoff Cost vs Labor + Time bull Option Be the General Contractor yourself Installation or Repair bull California Landscape Contractors Association (CLCA)

httpwwwclcasandiegoorg bull Certified Irrigation Professional wwwIrrigationorg bull Contractors State License Board (CSLB)

httpwwwcslbcagovConsumers bull YouTube Instructional Videos

Step 6 Maintenance Irrigation

Irrigation Maintenance bull Adjust run time for season

bull 1 Winter bull 2 Fall amp Spring bull 3 Summer

bull Check for leaks and fix leaks promptly bull Flush drip systems and check filters to

reduce clogging bull Adjust sprayheads to prevent

overspray on hardscape

Step 6 Maintenance Plants

Plant Maintenance

bull Amend soil with compost and mulch regularly bull Remove weeds bull Monitor plant health bull Minimize the use of

non- organic chemicals bull Start with a hard spray

of water bull Use insecticidal soap

or other non-toxic pest killer

QUESTIONS

Apply for the WaterSmart Landscape Makeover Series

httplandscapemakeoverwatersmartsdorg Presentation Slides at httpwwwwatersmartsdorgprogramswatersmart-landscape-design-homeowners-workshop

  • Slide Number 1
  • San Diego County Water Authority
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  • Before
  • After
  • Personal Goals
  • Slide Number 11
  • Why Remove Turf
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
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  • WaterSmart Landscapes
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Design Process Overview
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Implementation Overview
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
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  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
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  • Water Uptake by Plant Roots
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
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  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
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  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
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  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Observations
  • Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
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  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
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  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Find Your Sunset Western Zone
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Plant Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Anatomy of an Irrigation System
  • Slide Number 131
  • Sprays Low Pressure
  • Sprays High Pressure
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Page 18: WaterSmart Landscape DESIGN FOR HOMEOWNERS · WaterSmart Landscape . DESIGN FOR HOMEOWNERS . Brought to you by the San Diego County Water Authority . ... Case Study 1. After: Approximately

After Approximately 2 years after installation

Case Study 1

Case Study 1

Close Up Details

WaterSmart Landscapes

Before

After

Base Plan

Finished Planting Plan

Bubble Diagram Functional

Hardscape amp Preliminary Planting Plan

LID Plan

Soil amp Site Analysis

Irrigation Plan

Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Design Process Overview

Identify Your Target

Demolition Contouring Soil Prep

Irrigation Plant Placement

Planting Plan

Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Implementation Overview

Installed Two Years Later

If you donrsquot know where yoursquore

going anywhere will do

Landscape Target Factors

bull Turf Area bull Plant Selection bull Irrigation Efficiency

Step 1 Identify Your Landscape Target

PLANT FACTOR- represents the estimated percent or portion of supplemental water needed relative to the Eto value of particular location

Source Landscape Plants for California Gardens by Bob Perry

Step 1 Identify Your Landscape Target

Plant Selection

Turf

Natives amp Mediterranean Plants

Irrigation Efficiency

Obsolete Conventional Overhead Spray Heads

Medium Rotator Nozzles

High In-Line Drip emitters Bubblers

Step 1 Identify Your Landscape Target

Use Pages 8 and 9 in your Homeownerrsquos Guide

Step 1 Identify Your Landscape Target

Two Factors bull Irrigation Efficiency

bull Plant Selection

Basic Plot Plan A scale drawing of the property drawn in accurate proportion using a standard measurement to represent one foot

Legend N Arrow Scale 18rdquo = 1rdquo 14rdquo = 1rsquo 110rdquo= 1rsquo

Step 2 Create a Basic Plot Plan

Step 2 Create a Basic Plot Plan

Scales Architectural and Engineering

Standard Size Properties 14 Scale 14rdquo = 1rsquo or 1rdquo = 4rsquo 18 Scale 18rdquo = 1rsquo or 1rdquo = 8rsquo

Large Size Properties 110 Scale 1rdquo = 10rsquo 120 Scale 1rdquo = 20

Step 2 Create a Basic Plot Plan

Measure your property bull Start with one dominant point to measure from (ie a wall corner) bull Locate features that stay (walls hardscape trees fences etc) bull Alternate use outside source (Property Description Google Earth)

Step 2 Create a Basic Plot Plan

Using Graph Paper bull Select grid paper to match scale bull Draw in scale on grid paper bull Align ldquo0rdquo and measure bull Add Legend

bull Scale bull N arrow

frac14rdquo=1rsquo0rdquo

Step 2 Plot Plan Alternative

Without putting it on paper Flag Method bull Mark flags with selected

plants and size bull Place flags for each plant

Step 2 Plot Plan Alternative

Without putting it on paper Flag Method (contrsquod) bull Plan amp measure for

mature plants bull Rearrange as needed bull Count to create plant list bull Plant according to flags

Tecate Divide

What is a Watershed bull A watershed is the area of land

where all of the water that falls in it and drains off of it goes to a common outlet

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed

You live in a Watershed Benefits to Using a Watershed Approach to Landscaping

bull Improves environment bull Protects our waters bull Preserves our coast bull Reduces Beach Closures

from pollution bull Saves water in landscape bull Saves energy used in water

transport

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed

Your yard is a Mini-Watershed Map your drainage

bull Where does it flow from bull Where does it flow to bull Gutter Storm Drains Ocean

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed

Homework

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Soil Why Do We Care

bull Soil can cleanse water bull Soil can store water bull Soil influences everything related to water

bull Infiltration bull Holding capacity bull Movement bull Irrigation scheduling

bull Mineral

bull Organic

bull Pore Space

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

bull Mineral

bull Organic

bull Pore Space

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Soil Texture Particle

Type Water

Movement (Drainage)

Water Holding

Nutrient Holding

Sand Fast No No

Silt

Medium Medium Medium

Clay

Slow Yes once wet

Rich

Loam Mixture of all particle types

Medium

Yes

Yes

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Determining Soil Texture bull Soil Sampling Dig a hole

bull Remove mulch or surface matter bull Dig down approx 6rdquo bull Take sample from side of hole

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Determining Soil Texture bull ldquoThein Feel Testrdquo

bull Wet the soil sample to playdough consistency

bull Make a ball and poke it bull Does it fall apart bull Does it hold together

bull Squeeze a ribbon bull Less than 1 inch bull Between 1 inch and 2 inches bull More than 2 inches

bull Wet it excessively and feel it bull Is it slippery bull Is it gritty

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

bull Mineral

bull Organic

bull Pore Space

Sustainable Soil

bull Soil Food Web bull Organisms build soil bull Encourage them with

proper organic matter moisture oxygen etc

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Soil Food Web

Bacteria

Weeds

Nematodes

Fungi

Worms

Plants

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

bull Mineral

bull Organic

bull Pore Space

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Soil Aggregation bull Created by bacteria fungi and humic acid from organic matter bull Allows water

bull Infiltration percolation bull storage

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Water moves easily through soil with good structure

Soil Aggregation bull Creates soil pores which contain

OWL Oxyen Water Life

bull Purifies runoff water bull Creates water holding

capacity

Water Uptake by Plant Roots

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Organic Matter bull Reverses compaction bull Improves root penetration bull Improves plant success

Remediating Compaction

bull Add organic matter bull Build the health of the soil food web bull By the way hellip ADD ORGANIC MATTER

bull IN the ground Compost for Soil Amendment when planting

bull ON the ground Mulch after planting

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Compost Soil Amendment Mulch IN ground ON ground

Soil Amendment

bull Use compost when planting bull Small particles

usually less than frac14rdquo bull Mix compost with backfill soil

bull 30 most plants bull 15 natives in disturbed soil

bull Available in bags or bulk

Amending Soil with Compost

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Mulch bull Blanket over soil surface bull Continues to feed the soil as it breaks down bull Adds organic matter in areas already planted bull Prevents

bull Erosion bull Evaporation bull Weeds bull Compaction

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Mulch Types bull Longevity Wood chips or Bark bull Soil Building chipped tree trimmings or coarse compost

bull Varied particle sized bull Texture

bull Water passes through bull Holds in place on slopes and in wind

Brush or Composted Mulch Chipped Mulch Blended Mulch

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Mulch Application bull After planting lay 4rdquo layer on top of soil bull Leave open space around plant stem or crown bull Add additional mulch when areas are thin bull Rule of thumb

bull 1 14 CY covers about 100 sq ft at 4rdquo depth

Brush Mulch Chipped Mulch

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

How does your soil handle water bull Organic matter remediates compaction bull Percolation and infiltration effected by

bull Soil texture bull Soil aggregation bull Layers of compaction or rock

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Soil Drainage and Percolation Test (Homeownerrsquos Guide)

Day 1 1 Dig one cubic foot hole (12rdquox12rdquox12rdquo) 2 Fill the hole with water to saturate the soil 3 Let drain overnight

Day 2 1 Lay a stick over the hole 2 Refill the hole with water to the

level of the stick 3 Wait one hour 4 Measure how far the water level has

dropped to determine the infiltration rate per hour

Note Use the soil from the hole to do a worm count amp test the texture of your soil

Homework Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Soil Drainage Field Percolation Test Inches per Hr Drainage Solutions

Less than 1rdquo

Add organics Create mounds Select tolerant plants

1rdquo- 3rdquo

More than 4rdquo

Add organics Create mounds Select tolerant plants

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

First Flush bull First rain after dry period bull Washes off pollutants deposited

during dry period bull Discharge of higher concentrations

of pollutants in early part of a storm (relative to the later part of the storm)

bull 1000 SF roof has bull 372 gallons for 85 24 Hr Storm

at 6 inches of rainfall

bull Soil is important tool for management of First Flush

372 gallons

per 1000 SF 85 Storm

50 CF

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

First Flush Can the polluted water be cleaned

YES Healthy soil breaks down pollutants Can the water be utilized

YES It can be stored in bull Soil bull Rain Barrels bull Cisterns

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

First Seasonal Flush Subsequent Storm Event

Old Town San Diego

Storm Water Requirements for Water Quality Treatment You can be sustainable by incorporating features in your landscape plan such as

bull Rain barrels bull Dry stream beds with basins

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Design Capture Volume (DCV) Impermeable bull Roofs Concrete

Asphalt Grouted Pavers

Semi-permeable bull DG Cobble Gravel

Compacted Soil

Permeable bull Landscape areas

Amended or Mulched Soils

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

non-permeable

semi-permeable

permeable

Design Capture Volume (LID) bull Formula for on-site Design Capture Volume (DCV) for Runoff Factors 85th

percentile 24 Hr Storm

bull DCV = C x d x A x (43560 SFacre x 112 inft) DCV = C x d x A x 3630 conversion from acres to SF and to CF

bull DCV = Design Capture Volume in cubic feet bull C = Runoff Factors

Impermeable 09 Semi- permeable 03 Landscape areas 01

bull d = 85th Percentile Storm average regional 06

bull A = Tributary area in acres bull 43560 SF X 112 is conversion to CF

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

First Flush Techniques bull Keep water on site bull Slow-Store-Spread-Sink

bull Slow down the speed of the flow bull Store in basins bull Spread over wider area bull Sink into healthy soil

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

First Flush Techniques Pitfalls amp Problems

bull Drainage must be at least

5 -10rsquo from buildings and hardscape

bull Expansive clay soil bull Poor percolation

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

First Flush Techniques Dry Stream

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

10rsquo from hardscape

First Flush Techniques Dry Stream

bull Dry Stream

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

bull 10rsquo minimum from hardscape bull Optional permeable landscape fabric beneath rock

First Flush Techniques Rain Barrel bull Install with Diverter to control

overflow bull Be sure to plan for overflow if

not tied to drainage system bull Check WaterSmartSDOrg for

current incentives

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

First Flush Techniques Infiltration Trench

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

10rsquo from hardscape

First Flush Techniques Dry Well

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

10rsquo from hardscape

First Flush Techniques bull What Volume is needed Convert Gallons into Cubic Feet 372 Gallons from 6 Inch Rain Event 372 Gallons 748 = 50 Cubic Feet Depth of Storage Area in Inches = CF of Water divide (SF of Storage Area divide 12) Be aware of setbacks from buildings and impediments such as tree roots

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Observations

Site Observations bull Starting point of a successful design bull Take photos bull Assess existing situation

1 LID Conditions 2 Structural Conditions 3 Design Considerations 4 Growing Conditions

Landscape design and other design areas

bull Similarities bull Same basic elements amp principles

bull Differences bull Three-dimensional bull Living bull Seasonal amp ever changing

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Aesthetics Balance Symmetrical Balance

both sides even or visually identical - a mirror image Formal

Asymmetrical Balance

different-sized elements balance one another by having equal visual weight Informal

SYMMETRICAL BALANCE

ASYMMETRICAL BALANCE

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Proportion

bull Relative size of objects within the composition Large tree can make a house appear smaller

bull Most SoCal homes are out of scale to their lots

Aesthetics Proportion

Plantings may grow out of scale

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Color Most powerful of art elements Establish harmony

bull Soothing low contrast monochromatic cool bull Energizing contrast complimentary warm

SECONDARY COLORS PRIMARY COLORS TERTIARY COLORS

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Color Simple Color Harmony

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Contrast bull Provides interest and impact bull Creates Focal Points and catches the eye bull Contrast plant textures values and colors

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Unity bull Provides cohesive calm bull Repeat plant selections throughout the plan

including both sides of driveway

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Curb Appeal Billboard Effect bull Groups or drifts of plants catch the moving eye bull High contrast bull Simple

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Curb Appeal Path to the door bull Direct line of sight

or visual cues bull Generous path

welcomes guests bull No over grown areas

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Curb Appeal Path to the door bull Direct line of sight

or visual cues bull Generous path

welcomes guests bull No over grown areas

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Plant Functions in Design Climate Mitigation

bull Tradeoffs bull Deciduous Evergreen bull View vs Temperature

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Euphorbia cotinifolia Caribbean Copper Plant

Plant Functions in Design Security bull Thorns as a

deterrent

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Plant Functions in Design Privacy

bull Screen ugly views or create privacy bull Pick a cultivar that doesnrsquot need frequent pruning

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Podocarpus macrophyllus maki Shubby Yew

Pittosporum tenufolium lsquoSilver Sheenrsquo

Explore Design as 2 parts

bull Shaping Spaces bull How will you use the space

bull space arrangement location of major elements bull Design in 3D bull Form follows Function

bull Planting design bull How the space is filled with plants for effective

design

Step 4 Design Functional Design

How will you use your space Is your space an Outdoor Room a Passageway or a Garden

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Outdoor Rooms bull Walls

bull Do NOT need to be solid to create sense of enclosure

bull Floor bull Flagstone DG mulch

or groundcover

bull Ceilings bull can be canopies or arbors

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Passageway bull Way-finding or easy to follow bull Open path for curb appeal bull ldquoPeek-a-viewrdquo for mystery

Step 4 Design Functional Design

View Garden bull Enjoy from a distance bull Treat as a canvas bull Include paths for maintenance amp strolling

Step 4 Design Functional Design

View Garden Borrowed Views

Step 4 Design Functional Design

View Garden Created Views

bull Use an accent feature to create a focal point

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Design in 3D Create vertical dimension with

bull Layered planting

Background 6rsquo+ Middleground 4rsquo+-

Foreground 0-12rdquo

for islands

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function bull How will the space be used

bull What activities will occur there bull Active Uses

cooking eating entertaining sports play pool pets food bull Passive Uses

resting meditation viewing bull Does the current layout ldquoworkrdquo or does it need to

change to be more functional bull Lose the bed lines

bull Donrsquot think of your planting bed as a separate area hellip plan the entire space

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Create a Functional Bubble Plan bull Think

bull How the space could be used NOT how it IS used

bull Will it be an outdoor room garden or pathway

bull Do you want add bull Seating areas bull Pathways through

planting ldquoislandsrdquo bull Meander through your

yardslope with a circular route

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Think outside the box

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Create a Functional Bubble Plan bull Think How the space could be used NOT how it IS used

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Is it an Outdoor Room

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

An Outdoor Room with a dry stream bed

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Is it a Passageway

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Is it a Garden

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape Create a Planting Area Bubble Plan

bull Show basic planting areas bull Locate planting heights of

bull High bull Medium bull Low

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape Complete your Functional Bubble Plan

bull Sketch circulation paths and gathering areas

bull Show planting areas and height Create your Hardscape Plan

bull Check hardscape in place and correct bull Add desired elements

Include bull Hardscape walkways drive walls

patios etc bull Fences and walls bull Elements fountains pots arbors

rocks etc bull Planting areas

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Creating Your Plant Palette bull How to Choose

bull What do you like bull Climate appropriate bull Place appropriate bull Does it fill a design function

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Climate Appropriate Plants Leaves are

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Leathery Small

Silvery Solar tracking

Climate Appropriate Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes Homeownerrsquos Guide and Notebook

bull Mediterranean bull Asian bull Tropical bull Contemporary bull Native bull Shade bull Groundcover options

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Mediterranean

CC BY 20 Karen Roe

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Lavender Rosemary

Olives

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Asian

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Iris douglasiana Dietes African Iris Nandina

Juniperus Juniper

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Tropical

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Lantana Alstroemeria

Strelitzia Bird of Paradise Euphorbia milii Crown of Thorns

Bromeliads

Plumeria

Bougainvillea Geraniums Bird of Paradise

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Contemporary

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Anigozanthos Kangaroo Paw Assorted Succulents

Fire Sticks Kalanchoe thyrisifolia Agave Attenuata

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

California Natives

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Heteromeles arbutifolia Toyon

Romneya coulteri Matilija Poppy

Epilobium California Fushia

Saliva clevelandii Cleveland Sage

A note about Natives hellip WaterSmart Plant Palettes

California Natives bull Adapted for our climate soils bull Provide habitat and attract wildlife

Native plants need

bull Little or no summer water bull Little or no fertilizer bull No pesticides bull Less maintenance

Some native plants are summer deciduous

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Shade Plants for Dry Areas (See Notebook)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Bromeliads Clivia Dianella variegata Schefflera arboricola variegata

Walkable Groundcover Options Dymondia margaretae (Silver Carpet)

Lippia nodiflora (Kurapia)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Flat Green Groundcover Options Fragaria chiloensis (Beach Strawberry)

Achillea millefolium (Yarrow)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Mature Size Plant Research the ldquoFinished Sizerdquo

Agave americana marginata

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Mature Size Plant Pick the right size cultivar for the right place

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Carissa macrocarpa Natal Plum Species lsquoBoxwood Beautyrsquo lsquoGreen Carpetrsquo

8rsquo x 8rsquo 2rsquo x 2rsquo 1rsquo ndash 1 frac12rsquo x 4rsquo

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Growing Conditions Exposure

bull Soil type bull Drainage

Full Shade Full Sun

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Water Requirements Water Use Landscape Coefficient of Landscape Species WUCOLS South Coastal South Inland

Plant Search httpucanredusitesWUCOLSPlant_Search_Instructions

Escondido Rancho Bernardo San Marcos Poway Lakeside Ramona

San Diego Chula Vista Del Mar La Jolla Carlsbad Oceanside Vista El Cajon

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant

WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant

Sunset Western Garden Book Specific Plant Info bull Water usage bull Mature Size bull Cultivars bull Growing conditions

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Find Your Sunset Western Zone Zone 24

bull Mild maritime climate mild winters cool summers rarely freezes

Zone 23 bull Warmer than Zone 24

usually frost-free Zone 21

bull A mix of maritime amp continental influence colder in winter

httpwwwsunsetcomgardenclimate-zonessunset-climate-zone-san-diego-area-00418000067314

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant Sunset Western Garden Book Specific Plant Info bull Water usage bull Mature Size bull Cultivars bull Growing requirements

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Explore Design as 2 parts Physical site design

bull How the space is arranged location of major elements

Planting design and placement bull How the space is filled with plants for effective design

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Putting It Together Size your plants bull Draw at Mature Size to match Bubble Diagram bull Avoid overplanting bull Allow room to grow bull Understand you may

need to edit and thin later

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Putting It Together Hydrozoning bull Group plants with like water needs together

according to irrigation zone bull Do not put water needy plants next to low-water

plants bull Research

bull Water Use Classification of Landscape Species (WUCOLS) rating

bull Plant palettes bull Sunset Western

Step 4 Design Plant Placement

Remember Drawing in Scale Accurate proportion using a standard measurement to represent one foot

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale bull Determine the mature size of the plant bull Use the mature size bull Find appropriate circle

on template

bull Example bull Bush is 3rsquo at maturity bull In 14 scale use 34rdquo

diameter circle

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale bull Pencil in the plants for your space bull At 14rdquo scale = 1rsquo- 0rdquo

bull 3rsquo diameter shrub drawn as 34rdquo diameter circle

bull 12rsquo canopy tree drawn as 3rdquo diameter circle

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Anatomy of an Irrigation System

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Pressure Test bull Use meter on last head on valve

bull Range should be between 25 psi and 40 psi

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Pressure Regulation

At the point of connection (POC) At the head At the valve

Sprays Low Pressure

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Donuts formed by poor coverage

Sprays High Pressure

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Misting

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Overhead or Drip

Choose Overhead Spray for bull Large areas of turf replacement ground cover

(ie dymondia Beach Strawberry etc) bull The existing overhead system has good existing

coverage Choose Drip for bull Small oddly shaped planting areas bull Mixing of plants with differing water requirements in

the same valve area

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of Efficient Overhead Spray bull Simple to retrofit existing spray hardware bull Can match precipitation rate of drip bull Simpler to troubleshoot than drip bull May provide better coverage for groundcover

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of Drip Systems bull Drip is the most efficient

irrigation delivery type

bull Reduces weed growth by targeted water application

bull Prevents runoff and erosion

bull Low precipitation rate

bull No trenching means less digging

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of In-Line Drip Emitters

bull Provide consistent precipitation rate throughout line

bull Less prone to clogging and damage than micro spray

bull Easy to install

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Filters

At the head At the valve

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Drip Retrofit Systems bull Replace existing pop-ups with

retrofit such as Rainbird R-1800

bull Use subsurface tubing with emitter valves not micro spray and 14rdquospaghetti lines

bull Cover with mulch

Step 4 Design Irrigation

In-line Drip

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Irrigation Plan bull Create an irrigation plan based on your completed planting

plan and hydrozones bull Select a category of irrigation (rotor drip etchellip) bull Prepare a materials list and fill in spaces on your legend

(components and quantity)

Step 4 Design Irrigation

What is a Controller Program

bull A set of instructions stored in the controller

bull Different irrigation schedules bull Irrigation days ndash how often bull Start times ndash at what time bull Water times ndash how long

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Water Efficient Control Equipment bull Smart Controllers bull Rain and ETo Sensors bull Moisture Sensors

Smart Controllers Moisture Sensors

Rain and ETo Sensors

How much water does your landscape need

hellip It depends

Step 4 Design Irrigation

bull Soil Texture bull Precipitation Rate bull Plant Demand

Irrigation Scheduling Internet BeWaterWisecom

Step 4 Design Irrigation

1 Prepare the site

bull Cut down tall weeds bull Remove woody or invasive plants bull (warm season turf) bull Flag sprinkler heads bull Soak the area with water

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

2 Edging Mounding amp Contouring

bull Make room for the mulch Cut lawn 12 inches away from concrete to 3rdquo below concrete level

bull Create mounds with removed sod by facing turf side down or discard removed sod

bull Grade as needed

Manual ldquoGrubbingrdquo Gas Powered

Sod Cutter

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

3 Ensure Irrigation of Trees and Large plants bull Add bubblers or drip irrigation if needed

In-line drip irrigation can be expanded as tree grows Bubbler Head Drip Irrigation

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

4 Plant Large Plants bull 5 gallon and larger

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

5 Add a weed barrier bull NOT weed cloth (except under rock) bull Newspaper or cardboard bull Overlap by 6-8 inches bull Cover all ground except where

there are plants

Paper amp Cardboard Weed Barrier Do NOT use weed cloth

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Notify your neighbors first

Weed Barrier Newspaper amp Cardboard

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

6 Layer bull 1-2rdquo of compost bull 4-5rdquo of Soil Building Mulch (tree trimmerrsquos chipped etc) bull Pull compost and mulch away from plant crowns and trunks

Timing bull Traditional Allow 3 - 5 months

for composting to complete process then plant

bull Fast Plant before completion by digging through layers

Sheet Mulching

(4rdquo+)

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

bull Rule of thumb for coverage 1 13 Cu Yd covers100 sf 4rdquo depth

Know your Turf Type to Effectively Remove

Turf Type Dormant Season

Active Season

Growth form

Seeds Common Types

Kill Method

Cool Season

Winter

Summer

Small tuffs

Dwarf Tall Fescue (common locally) Perennial Ryegrass Annual Ryegrass Blue Grass

Sheet Mulch

Warm Season

Winter Summer

Creeping Stolons

Bermuda grass Zoysia grass St Augustine Grass Kikuyu grass

Solarization or Chemical Followed by Sheet Mulching

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods bull Herbicides

bull Cannot be killed with Chemicals when dormant bull Spray herbicides when actively growing bull Repeat application

bull Non-toxic herbicide products

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods

bull Complete Sod Removal bull Sod goes to landfill

cannot be recycled

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Contouring for Dry Stream

Step 5 Implementation Contouring

Contouring Landscape Fabric First Cobbles Added

Completed

Step 5 Implementation Sequence

Do It Yourself or Professional Contractor What is right for you bull Tradeoff Cost vs Labor + Time bull Option Be the General Contractor yourself Installation or Repair bull California Landscape Contractors Association (CLCA)

httpwwwclcasandiegoorg bull Certified Irrigation Professional wwwIrrigationorg bull Contractors State License Board (CSLB)

httpwwwcslbcagovConsumers bull YouTube Instructional Videos

Step 6 Maintenance Irrigation

Irrigation Maintenance bull Adjust run time for season

bull 1 Winter bull 2 Fall amp Spring bull 3 Summer

bull Check for leaks and fix leaks promptly bull Flush drip systems and check filters to

reduce clogging bull Adjust sprayheads to prevent

overspray on hardscape

Step 6 Maintenance Plants

Plant Maintenance

bull Amend soil with compost and mulch regularly bull Remove weeds bull Monitor plant health bull Minimize the use of

non- organic chemicals bull Start with a hard spray

of water bull Use insecticidal soap

or other non-toxic pest killer

QUESTIONS

Apply for the WaterSmart Landscape Makeover Series

httplandscapemakeoverwatersmartsdorg Presentation Slides at httpwwwwatersmartsdorgprogramswatersmart-landscape-design-homeowners-workshop

  • Slide Number 1
  • San Diego County Water Authority
  • Slide Number 3
  • Slide Number 4
  • Slide Number 5
  • Slide Number 6
  • Slide Number 7
  • Before
  • After
  • Personal Goals
  • Slide Number 11
  • Why Remove Turf
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • WaterSmart Landscapes
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Design Process Overview
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Implementation Overview
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Slide Number 38
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
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  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
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  • Water Uptake by Plant Roots
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Slide Number 48
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  • Slide Number 50
  • Slide Number 51
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  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
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  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Observations
  • Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
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  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
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  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
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  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Find Your Sunset Western Zone
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
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  • Sprays High Pressure
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Case Study 1

Close Up Details

WaterSmart Landscapes

Before

After

Base Plan

Finished Planting Plan

Bubble Diagram Functional

Hardscape amp Preliminary Planting Plan

LID Plan

Soil amp Site Analysis

Irrigation Plan

Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Design Process Overview

Identify Your Target

Demolition Contouring Soil Prep

Irrigation Plant Placement

Planting Plan

Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Implementation Overview

Installed Two Years Later

If you donrsquot know where yoursquore

going anywhere will do

Landscape Target Factors

bull Turf Area bull Plant Selection bull Irrigation Efficiency

Step 1 Identify Your Landscape Target

PLANT FACTOR- represents the estimated percent or portion of supplemental water needed relative to the Eto value of particular location

Source Landscape Plants for California Gardens by Bob Perry

Step 1 Identify Your Landscape Target

Plant Selection

Turf

Natives amp Mediterranean Plants

Irrigation Efficiency

Obsolete Conventional Overhead Spray Heads

Medium Rotator Nozzles

High In-Line Drip emitters Bubblers

Step 1 Identify Your Landscape Target

Use Pages 8 and 9 in your Homeownerrsquos Guide

Step 1 Identify Your Landscape Target

Two Factors bull Irrigation Efficiency

bull Plant Selection

Basic Plot Plan A scale drawing of the property drawn in accurate proportion using a standard measurement to represent one foot

Legend N Arrow Scale 18rdquo = 1rdquo 14rdquo = 1rsquo 110rdquo= 1rsquo

Step 2 Create a Basic Plot Plan

Step 2 Create a Basic Plot Plan

Scales Architectural and Engineering

Standard Size Properties 14 Scale 14rdquo = 1rsquo or 1rdquo = 4rsquo 18 Scale 18rdquo = 1rsquo or 1rdquo = 8rsquo

Large Size Properties 110 Scale 1rdquo = 10rsquo 120 Scale 1rdquo = 20

Step 2 Create a Basic Plot Plan

Measure your property bull Start with one dominant point to measure from (ie a wall corner) bull Locate features that stay (walls hardscape trees fences etc) bull Alternate use outside source (Property Description Google Earth)

Step 2 Create a Basic Plot Plan

Using Graph Paper bull Select grid paper to match scale bull Draw in scale on grid paper bull Align ldquo0rdquo and measure bull Add Legend

bull Scale bull N arrow

frac14rdquo=1rsquo0rdquo

Step 2 Plot Plan Alternative

Without putting it on paper Flag Method bull Mark flags with selected

plants and size bull Place flags for each plant

Step 2 Plot Plan Alternative

Without putting it on paper Flag Method (contrsquod) bull Plan amp measure for

mature plants bull Rearrange as needed bull Count to create plant list bull Plant according to flags

Tecate Divide

What is a Watershed bull A watershed is the area of land

where all of the water that falls in it and drains off of it goes to a common outlet

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed

You live in a Watershed Benefits to Using a Watershed Approach to Landscaping

bull Improves environment bull Protects our waters bull Preserves our coast bull Reduces Beach Closures

from pollution bull Saves water in landscape bull Saves energy used in water

transport

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed

Your yard is a Mini-Watershed Map your drainage

bull Where does it flow from bull Where does it flow to bull Gutter Storm Drains Ocean

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed

Homework

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Soil Why Do We Care

bull Soil can cleanse water bull Soil can store water bull Soil influences everything related to water

bull Infiltration bull Holding capacity bull Movement bull Irrigation scheduling

bull Mineral

bull Organic

bull Pore Space

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

bull Mineral

bull Organic

bull Pore Space

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Soil Texture Particle

Type Water

Movement (Drainage)

Water Holding

Nutrient Holding

Sand Fast No No

Silt

Medium Medium Medium

Clay

Slow Yes once wet

Rich

Loam Mixture of all particle types

Medium

Yes

Yes

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Determining Soil Texture bull Soil Sampling Dig a hole

bull Remove mulch or surface matter bull Dig down approx 6rdquo bull Take sample from side of hole

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Determining Soil Texture bull ldquoThein Feel Testrdquo

bull Wet the soil sample to playdough consistency

bull Make a ball and poke it bull Does it fall apart bull Does it hold together

bull Squeeze a ribbon bull Less than 1 inch bull Between 1 inch and 2 inches bull More than 2 inches

bull Wet it excessively and feel it bull Is it slippery bull Is it gritty

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

bull Mineral

bull Organic

bull Pore Space

Sustainable Soil

bull Soil Food Web bull Organisms build soil bull Encourage them with

proper organic matter moisture oxygen etc

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Soil Food Web

Bacteria

Weeds

Nematodes

Fungi

Worms

Plants

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

bull Mineral

bull Organic

bull Pore Space

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Soil Aggregation bull Created by bacteria fungi and humic acid from organic matter bull Allows water

bull Infiltration percolation bull storage

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Water moves easily through soil with good structure

Soil Aggregation bull Creates soil pores which contain

OWL Oxyen Water Life

bull Purifies runoff water bull Creates water holding

capacity

Water Uptake by Plant Roots

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Organic Matter bull Reverses compaction bull Improves root penetration bull Improves plant success

Remediating Compaction

bull Add organic matter bull Build the health of the soil food web bull By the way hellip ADD ORGANIC MATTER

bull IN the ground Compost for Soil Amendment when planting

bull ON the ground Mulch after planting

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Compost Soil Amendment Mulch IN ground ON ground

Soil Amendment

bull Use compost when planting bull Small particles

usually less than frac14rdquo bull Mix compost with backfill soil

bull 30 most plants bull 15 natives in disturbed soil

bull Available in bags or bulk

Amending Soil with Compost

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Mulch bull Blanket over soil surface bull Continues to feed the soil as it breaks down bull Adds organic matter in areas already planted bull Prevents

bull Erosion bull Evaporation bull Weeds bull Compaction

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Mulch Types bull Longevity Wood chips or Bark bull Soil Building chipped tree trimmings or coarse compost

bull Varied particle sized bull Texture

bull Water passes through bull Holds in place on slopes and in wind

Brush or Composted Mulch Chipped Mulch Blended Mulch

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Mulch Application bull After planting lay 4rdquo layer on top of soil bull Leave open space around plant stem or crown bull Add additional mulch when areas are thin bull Rule of thumb

bull 1 14 CY covers about 100 sq ft at 4rdquo depth

Brush Mulch Chipped Mulch

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

How does your soil handle water bull Organic matter remediates compaction bull Percolation and infiltration effected by

bull Soil texture bull Soil aggregation bull Layers of compaction or rock

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Soil Drainage and Percolation Test (Homeownerrsquos Guide)

Day 1 1 Dig one cubic foot hole (12rdquox12rdquox12rdquo) 2 Fill the hole with water to saturate the soil 3 Let drain overnight

Day 2 1 Lay a stick over the hole 2 Refill the hole with water to the

level of the stick 3 Wait one hour 4 Measure how far the water level has

dropped to determine the infiltration rate per hour

Note Use the soil from the hole to do a worm count amp test the texture of your soil

Homework Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Soil Drainage Field Percolation Test Inches per Hr Drainage Solutions

Less than 1rdquo

Add organics Create mounds Select tolerant plants

1rdquo- 3rdquo

More than 4rdquo

Add organics Create mounds Select tolerant plants

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

First Flush bull First rain after dry period bull Washes off pollutants deposited

during dry period bull Discharge of higher concentrations

of pollutants in early part of a storm (relative to the later part of the storm)

bull 1000 SF roof has bull 372 gallons for 85 24 Hr Storm

at 6 inches of rainfall

bull Soil is important tool for management of First Flush

372 gallons

per 1000 SF 85 Storm

50 CF

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

First Flush Can the polluted water be cleaned

YES Healthy soil breaks down pollutants Can the water be utilized

YES It can be stored in bull Soil bull Rain Barrels bull Cisterns

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

First Seasonal Flush Subsequent Storm Event

Old Town San Diego

Storm Water Requirements for Water Quality Treatment You can be sustainable by incorporating features in your landscape plan such as

bull Rain barrels bull Dry stream beds with basins

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Design Capture Volume (DCV) Impermeable bull Roofs Concrete

Asphalt Grouted Pavers

Semi-permeable bull DG Cobble Gravel

Compacted Soil

Permeable bull Landscape areas

Amended or Mulched Soils

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

non-permeable

semi-permeable

permeable

Design Capture Volume (LID) bull Formula for on-site Design Capture Volume (DCV) for Runoff Factors 85th

percentile 24 Hr Storm

bull DCV = C x d x A x (43560 SFacre x 112 inft) DCV = C x d x A x 3630 conversion from acres to SF and to CF

bull DCV = Design Capture Volume in cubic feet bull C = Runoff Factors

Impermeable 09 Semi- permeable 03 Landscape areas 01

bull d = 85th Percentile Storm average regional 06

bull A = Tributary area in acres bull 43560 SF X 112 is conversion to CF

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

First Flush Techniques bull Keep water on site bull Slow-Store-Spread-Sink

bull Slow down the speed of the flow bull Store in basins bull Spread over wider area bull Sink into healthy soil

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

First Flush Techniques Pitfalls amp Problems

bull Drainage must be at least

5 -10rsquo from buildings and hardscape

bull Expansive clay soil bull Poor percolation

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

First Flush Techniques Dry Stream

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

10rsquo from hardscape

First Flush Techniques Dry Stream

bull Dry Stream

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

bull 10rsquo minimum from hardscape bull Optional permeable landscape fabric beneath rock

First Flush Techniques Rain Barrel bull Install with Diverter to control

overflow bull Be sure to plan for overflow if

not tied to drainage system bull Check WaterSmartSDOrg for

current incentives

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

First Flush Techniques Infiltration Trench

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

10rsquo from hardscape

First Flush Techniques Dry Well

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

10rsquo from hardscape

First Flush Techniques bull What Volume is needed Convert Gallons into Cubic Feet 372 Gallons from 6 Inch Rain Event 372 Gallons 748 = 50 Cubic Feet Depth of Storage Area in Inches = CF of Water divide (SF of Storage Area divide 12) Be aware of setbacks from buildings and impediments such as tree roots

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Observations

Site Observations bull Starting point of a successful design bull Take photos bull Assess existing situation

1 LID Conditions 2 Structural Conditions 3 Design Considerations 4 Growing Conditions

Landscape design and other design areas

bull Similarities bull Same basic elements amp principles

bull Differences bull Three-dimensional bull Living bull Seasonal amp ever changing

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Aesthetics Balance Symmetrical Balance

both sides even or visually identical - a mirror image Formal

Asymmetrical Balance

different-sized elements balance one another by having equal visual weight Informal

SYMMETRICAL BALANCE

ASYMMETRICAL BALANCE

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Proportion

bull Relative size of objects within the composition Large tree can make a house appear smaller

bull Most SoCal homes are out of scale to their lots

Aesthetics Proportion

Plantings may grow out of scale

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Color Most powerful of art elements Establish harmony

bull Soothing low contrast monochromatic cool bull Energizing contrast complimentary warm

SECONDARY COLORS PRIMARY COLORS TERTIARY COLORS

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Color Simple Color Harmony

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Contrast bull Provides interest and impact bull Creates Focal Points and catches the eye bull Contrast plant textures values and colors

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Unity bull Provides cohesive calm bull Repeat plant selections throughout the plan

including both sides of driveway

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Curb Appeal Billboard Effect bull Groups or drifts of plants catch the moving eye bull High contrast bull Simple

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Curb Appeal Path to the door bull Direct line of sight

or visual cues bull Generous path

welcomes guests bull No over grown areas

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Curb Appeal Path to the door bull Direct line of sight

or visual cues bull Generous path

welcomes guests bull No over grown areas

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Plant Functions in Design Climate Mitigation

bull Tradeoffs bull Deciduous Evergreen bull View vs Temperature

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Euphorbia cotinifolia Caribbean Copper Plant

Plant Functions in Design Security bull Thorns as a

deterrent

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Plant Functions in Design Privacy

bull Screen ugly views or create privacy bull Pick a cultivar that doesnrsquot need frequent pruning

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Podocarpus macrophyllus maki Shubby Yew

Pittosporum tenufolium lsquoSilver Sheenrsquo

Explore Design as 2 parts

bull Shaping Spaces bull How will you use the space

bull space arrangement location of major elements bull Design in 3D bull Form follows Function

bull Planting design bull How the space is filled with plants for effective

design

Step 4 Design Functional Design

How will you use your space Is your space an Outdoor Room a Passageway or a Garden

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Outdoor Rooms bull Walls

bull Do NOT need to be solid to create sense of enclosure

bull Floor bull Flagstone DG mulch

or groundcover

bull Ceilings bull can be canopies or arbors

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Passageway bull Way-finding or easy to follow bull Open path for curb appeal bull ldquoPeek-a-viewrdquo for mystery

Step 4 Design Functional Design

View Garden bull Enjoy from a distance bull Treat as a canvas bull Include paths for maintenance amp strolling

Step 4 Design Functional Design

View Garden Borrowed Views

Step 4 Design Functional Design

View Garden Created Views

bull Use an accent feature to create a focal point

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Design in 3D Create vertical dimension with

bull Layered planting

Background 6rsquo+ Middleground 4rsquo+-

Foreground 0-12rdquo

for islands

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function bull How will the space be used

bull What activities will occur there bull Active Uses

cooking eating entertaining sports play pool pets food bull Passive Uses

resting meditation viewing bull Does the current layout ldquoworkrdquo or does it need to

change to be more functional bull Lose the bed lines

bull Donrsquot think of your planting bed as a separate area hellip plan the entire space

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Create a Functional Bubble Plan bull Think

bull How the space could be used NOT how it IS used

bull Will it be an outdoor room garden or pathway

bull Do you want add bull Seating areas bull Pathways through

planting ldquoislandsrdquo bull Meander through your

yardslope with a circular route

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Think outside the box

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Create a Functional Bubble Plan bull Think How the space could be used NOT how it IS used

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Is it an Outdoor Room

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

An Outdoor Room with a dry stream bed

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Is it a Passageway

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Is it a Garden

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape Create a Planting Area Bubble Plan

bull Show basic planting areas bull Locate planting heights of

bull High bull Medium bull Low

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape Complete your Functional Bubble Plan

bull Sketch circulation paths and gathering areas

bull Show planting areas and height Create your Hardscape Plan

bull Check hardscape in place and correct bull Add desired elements

Include bull Hardscape walkways drive walls

patios etc bull Fences and walls bull Elements fountains pots arbors

rocks etc bull Planting areas

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Creating Your Plant Palette bull How to Choose

bull What do you like bull Climate appropriate bull Place appropriate bull Does it fill a design function

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Climate Appropriate Plants Leaves are

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Leathery Small

Silvery Solar tracking

Climate Appropriate Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes Homeownerrsquos Guide and Notebook

bull Mediterranean bull Asian bull Tropical bull Contemporary bull Native bull Shade bull Groundcover options

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Mediterranean

CC BY 20 Karen Roe

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Lavender Rosemary

Olives

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Asian

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Iris douglasiana Dietes African Iris Nandina

Juniperus Juniper

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Tropical

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Lantana Alstroemeria

Strelitzia Bird of Paradise Euphorbia milii Crown of Thorns

Bromeliads

Plumeria

Bougainvillea Geraniums Bird of Paradise

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Contemporary

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Anigozanthos Kangaroo Paw Assorted Succulents

Fire Sticks Kalanchoe thyrisifolia Agave Attenuata

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

California Natives

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Heteromeles arbutifolia Toyon

Romneya coulteri Matilija Poppy

Epilobium California Fushia

Saliva clevelandii Cleveland Sage

A note about Natives hellip WaterSmart Plant Palettes

California Natives bull Adapted for our climate soils bull Provide habitat and attract wildlife

Native plants need

bull Little or no summer water bull Little or no fertilizer bull No pesticides bull Less maintenance

Some native plants are summer deciduous

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Shade Plants for Dry Areas (See Notebook)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Bromeliads Clivia Dianella variegata Schefflera arboricola variegata

Walkable Groundcover Options Dymondia margaretae (Silver Carpet)

Lippia nodiflora (Kurapia)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Flat Green Groundcover Options Fragaria chiloensis (Beach Strawberry)

Achillea millefolium (Yarrow)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Mature Size Plant Research the ldquoFinished Sizerdquo

Agave americana marginata

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Mature Size Plant Pick the right size cultivar for the right place

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Carissa macrocarpa Natal Plum Species lsquoBoxwood Beautyrsquo lsquoGreen Carpetrsquo

8rsquo x 8rsquo 2rsquo x 2rsquo 1rsquo ndash 1 frac12rsquo x 4rsquo

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Growing Conditions Exposure

bull Soil type bull Drainage

Full Shade Full Sun

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Water Requirements Water Use Landscape Coefficient of Landscape Species WUCOLS South Coastal South Inland

Plant Search httpucanredusitesWUCOLSPlant_Search_Instructions

Escondido Rancho Bernardo San Marcos Poway Lakeside Ramona

San Diego Chula Vista Del Mar La Jolla Carlsbad Oceanside Vista El Cajon

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant

WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant

Sunset Western Garden Book Specific Plant Info bull Water usage bull Mature Size bull Cultivars bull Growing conditions

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Find Your Sunset Western Zone Zone 24

bull Mild maritime climate mild winters cool summers rarely freezes

Zone 23 bull Warmer than Zone 24

usually frost-free Zone 21

bull A mix of maritime amp continental influence colder in winter

httpwwwsunsetcomgardenclimate-zonessunset-climate-zone-san-diego-area-00418000067314

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant Sunset Western Garden Book Specific Plant Info bull Water usage bull Mature Size bull Cultivars bull Growing requirements

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Explore Design as 2 parts Physical site design

bull How the space is arranged location of major elements

Planting design and placement bull How the space is filled with plants for effective design

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Putting It Together Size your plants bull Draw at Mature Size to match Bubble Diagram bull Avoid overplanting bull Allow room to grow bull Understand you may

need to edit and thin later

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Putting It Together Hydrozoning bull Group plants with like water needs together

according to irrigation zone bull Do not put water needy plants next to low-water

plants bull Research

bull Water Use Classification of Landscape Species (WUCOLS) rating

bull Plant palettes bull Sunset Western

Step 4 Design Plant Placement

Remember Drawing in Scale Accurate proportion using a standard measurement to represent one foot

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale bull Determine the mature size of the plant bull Use the mature size bull Find appropriate circle

on template

bull Example bull Bush is 3rsquo at maturity bull In 14 scale use 34rdquo

diameter circle

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale bull Pencil in the plants for your space bull At 14rdquo scale = 1rsquo- 0rdquo

bull 3rsquo diameter shrub drawn as 34rdquo diameter circle

bull 12rsquo canopy tree drawn as 3rdquo diameter circle

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Anatomy of an Irrigation System

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Pressure Test bull Use meter on last head on valve

bull Range should be between 25 psi and 40 psi

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Pressure Regulation

At the point of connection (POC) At the head At the valve

Sprays Low Pressure

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Donuts formed by poor coverage

Sprays High Pressure

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Misting

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Overhead or Drip

Choose Overhead Spray for bull Large areas of turf replacement ground cover

(ie dymondia Beach Strawberry etc) bull The existing overhead system has good existing

coverage Choose Drip for bull Small oddly shaped planting areas bull Mixing of plants with differing water requirements in

the same valve area

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of Efficient Overhead Spray bull Simple to retrofit existing spray hardware bull Can match precipitation rate of drip bull Simpler to troubleshoot than drip bull May provide better coverage for groundcover

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of Drip Systems bull Drip is the most efficient

irrigation delivery type

bull Reduces weed growth by targeted water application

bull Prevents runoff and erosion

bull Low precipitation rate

bull No trenching means less digging

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of In-Line Drip Emitters

bull Provide consistent precipitation rate throughout line

bull Less prone to clogging and damage than micro spray

bull Easy to install

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Filters

At the head At the valve

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Drip Retrofit Systems bull Replace existing pop-ups with

retrofit such as Rainbird R-1800

bull Use subsurface tubing with emitter valves not micro spray and 14rdquospaghetti lines

bull Cover with mulch

Step 4 Design Irrigation

In-line Drip

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Irrigation Plan bull Create an irrigation plan based on your completed planting

plan and hydrozones bull Select a category of irrigation (rotor drip etchellip) bull Prepare a materials list and fill in spaces on your legend

(components and quantity)

Step 4 Design Irrigation

What is a Controller Program

bull A set of instructions stored in the controller

bull Different irrigation schedules bull Irrigation days ndash how often bull Start times ndash at what time bull Water times ndash how long

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Water Efficient Control Equipment bull Smart Controllers bull Rain and ETo Sensors bull Moisture Sensors

Smart Controllers Moisture Sensors

Rain and ETo Sensors

How much water does your landscape need

hellip It depends

Step 4 Design Irrigation

bull Soil Texture bull Precipitation Rate bull Plant Demand

Irrigation Scheduling Internet BeWaterWisecom

Step 4 Design Irrigation

1 Prepare the site

bull Cut down tall weeds bull Remove woody or invasive plants bull (warm season turf) bull Flag sprinkler heads bull Soak the area with water

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

2 Edging Mounding amp Contouring

bull Make room for the mulch Cut lawn 12 inches away from concrete to 3rdquo below concrete level

bull Create mounds with removed sod by facing turf side down or discard removed sod

bull Grade as needed

Manual ldquoGrubbingrdquo Gas Powered

Sod Cutter

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

3 Ensure Irrigation of Trees and Large plants bull Add bubblers or drip irrigation if needed

In-line drip irrigation can be expanded as tree grows Bubbler Head Drip Irrigation

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

4 Plant Large Plants bull 5 gallon and larger

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

5 Add a weed barrier bull NOT weed cloth (except under rock) bull Newspaper or cardboard bull Overlap by 6-8 inches bull Cover all ground except where

there are plants

Paper amp Cardboard Weed Barrier Do NOT use weed cloth

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Notify your neighbors first

Weed Barrier Newspaper amp Cardboard

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

6 Layer bull 1-2rdquo of compost bull 4-5rdquo of Soil Building Mulch (tree trimmerrsquos chipped etc) bull Pull compost and mulch away from plant crowns and trunks

Timing bull Traditional Allow 3 - 5 months

for composting to complete process then plant

bull Fast Plant before completion by digging through layers

Sheet Mulching

(4rdquo+)

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

bull Rule of thumb for coverage 1 13 Cu Yd covers100 sf 4rdquo depth

Know your Turf Type to Effectively Remove

Turf Type Dormant Season

Active Season

Growth form

Seeds Common Types

Kill Method

Cool Season

Winter

Summer

Small tuffs

Dwarf Tall Fescue (common locally) Perennial Ryegrass Annual Ryegrass Blue Grass

Sheet Mulch

Warm Season

Winter Summer

Creeping Stolons

Bermuda grass Zoysia grass St Augustine Grass Kikuyu grass

Solarization or Chemical Followed by Sheet Mulching

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods bull Herbicides

bull Cannot be killed with Chemicals when dormant bull Spray herbicides when actively growing bull Repeat application

bull Non-toxic herbicide products

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods

bull Complete Sod Removal bull Sod goes to landfill

cannot be recycled

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Contouring for Dry Stream

Step 5 Implementation Contouring

Contouring Landscape Fabric First Cobbles Added

Completed

Step 5 Implementation Sequence

Do It Yourself or Professional Contractor What is right for you bull Tradeoff Cost vs Labor + Time bull Option Be the General Contractor yourself Installation or Repair bull California Landscape Contractors Association (CLCA)

httpwwwclcasandiegoorg bull Certified Irrigation Professional wwwIrrigationorg bull Contractors State License Board (CSLB)

httpwwwcslbcagovConsumers bull YouTube Instructional Videos

Step 6 Maintenance Irrigation

Irrigation Maintenance bull Adjust run time for season

bull 1 Winter bull 2 Fall amp Spring bull 3 Summer

bull Check for leaks and fix leaks promptly bull Flush drip systems and check filters to

reduce clogging bull Adjust sprayheads to prevent

overspray on hardscape

Step 6 Maintenance Plants

Plant Maintenance

bull Amend soil with compost and mulch regularly bull Remove weeds bull Monitor plant health bull Minimize the use of

non- organic chemicals bull Start with a hard spray

of water bull Use insecticidal soap

or other non-toxic pest killer

QUESTIONS

Apply for the WaterSmart Landscape Makeover Series

httplandscapemakeoverwatersmartsdorg Presentation Slides at httpwwwwatersmartsdorgprogramswatersmart-landscape-design-homeowners-workshop

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  • Case Study 1
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  • WaterSmart Landscapes
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Design Process Overview
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Implementation Overview
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
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  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
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  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
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  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
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  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Observations
  • Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
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  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
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  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Find Your Sunset Western Zone
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
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  • Sprays High Pressure
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Page 20: WaterSmart Landscape DESIGN FOR HOMEOWNERS · WaterSmart Landscape . DESIGN FOR HOMEOWNERS . Brought to you by the San Diego County Water Authority . ... Case Study 1. After: Approximately

WaterSmart Landscapes

Before

After

Base Plan

Finished Planting Plan

Bubble Diagram Functional

Hardscape amp Preliminary Planting Plan

LID Plan

Soil amp Site Analysis

Irrigation Plan

Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Design Process Overview

Identify Your Target

Demolition Contouring Soil Prep

Irrigation Plant Placement

Planting Plan

Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Implementation Overview

Installed Two Years Later

If you donrsquot know where yoursquore

going anywhere will do

Landscape Target Factors

bull Turf Area bull Plant Selection bull Irrigation Efficiency

Step 1 Identify Your Landscape Target

PLANT FACTOR- represents the estimated percent or portion of supplemental water needed relative to the Eto value of particular location

Source Landscape Plants for California Gardens by Bob Perry

Step 1 Identify Your Landscape Target

Plant Selection

Turf

Natives amp Mediterranean Plants

Irrigation Efficiency

Obsolete Conventional Overhead Spray Heads

Medium Rotator Nozzles

High In-Line Drip emitters Bubblers

Step 1 Identify Your Landscape Target

Use Pages 8 and 9 in your Homeownerrsquos Guide

Step 1 Identify Your Landscape Target

Two Factors bull Irrigation Efficiency

bull Plant Selection

Basic Plot Plan A scale drawing of the property drawn in accurate proportion using a standard measurement to represent one foot

Legend N Arrow Scale 18rdquo = 1rdquo 14rdquo = 1rsquo 110rdquo= 1rsquo

Step 2 Create a Basic Plot Plan

Step 2 Create a Basic Plot Plan

Scales Architectural and Engineering

Standard Size Properties 14 Scale 14rdquo = 1rsquo or 1rdquo = 4rsquo 18 Scale 18rdquo = 1rsquo or 1rdquo = 8rsquo

Large Size Properties 110 Scale 1rdquo = 10rsquo 120 Scale 1rdquo = 20

Step 2 Create a Basic Plot Plan

Measure your property bull Start with one dominant point to measure from (ie a wall corner) bull Locate features that stay (walls hardscape trees fences etc) bull Alternate use outside source (Property Description Google Earth)

Step 2 Create a Basic Plot Plan

Using Graph Paper bull Select grid paper to match scale bull Draw in scale on grid paper bull Align ldquo0rdquo and measure bull Add Legend

bull Scale bull N arrow

frac14rdquo=1rsquo0rdquo

Step 2 Plot Plan Alternative

Without putting it on paper Flag Method bull Mark flags with selected

plants and size bull Place flags for each plant

Step 2 Plot Plan Alternative

Without putting it on paper Flag Method (contrsquod) bull Plan amp measure for

mature plants bull Rearrange as needed bull Count to create plant list bull Plant according to flags

Tecate Divide

What is a Watershed bull A watershed is the area of land

where all of the water that falls in it and drains off of it goes to a common outlet

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed

You live in a Watershed Benefits to Using a Watershed Approach to Landscaping

bull Improves environment bull Protects our waters bull Preserves our coast bull Reduces Beach Closures

from pollution bull Saves water in landscape bull Saves energy used in water

transport

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed

Your yard is a Mini-Watershed Map your drainage

bull Where does it flow from bull Where does it flow to bull Gutter Storm Drains Ocean

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed

Homework

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Soil Why Do We Care

bull Soil can cleanse water bull Soil can store water bull Soil influences everything related to water

bull Infiltration bull Holding capacity bull Movement bull Irrigation scheduling

bull Mineral

bull Organic

bull Pore Space

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

bull Mineral

bull Organic

bull Pore Space

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Soil Texture Particle

Type Water

Movement (Drainage)

Water Holding

Nutrient Holding

Sand Fast No No

Silt

Medium Medium Medium

Clay

Slow Yes once wet

Rich

Loam Mixture of all particle types

Medium

Yes

Yes

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Determining Soil Texture bull Soil Sampling Dig a hole

bull Remove mulch or surface matter bull Dig down approx 6rdquo bull Take sample from side of hole

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Determining Soil Texture bull ldquoThein Feel Testrdquo

bull Wet the soil sample to playdough consistency

bull Make a ball and poke it bull Does it fall apart bull Does it hold together

bull Squeeze a ribbon bull Less than 1 inch bull Between 1 inch and 2 inches bull More than 2 inches

bull Wet it excessively and feel it bull Is it slippery bull Is it gritty

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

bull Mineral

bull Organic

bull Pore Space

Sustainable Soil

bull Soil Food Web bull Organisms build soil bull Encourage them with

proper organic matter moisture oxygen etc

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Soil Food Web

Bacteria

Weeds

Nematodes

Fungi

Worms

Plants

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

bull Mineral

bull Organic

bull Pore Space

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Soil Aggregation bull Created by bacteria fungi and humic acid from organic matter bull Allows water

bull Infiltration percolation bull storage

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Water moves easily through soil with good structure

Soil Aggregation bull Creates soil pores which contain

OWL Oxyen Water Life

bull Purifies runoff water bull Creates water holding

capacity

Water Uptake by Plant Roots

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Organic Matter bull Reverses compaction bull Improves root penetration bull Improves plant success

Remediating Compaction

bull Add organic matter bull Build the health of the soil food web bull By the way hellip ADD ORGANIC MATTER

bull IN the ground Compost for Soil Amendment when planting

bull ON the ground Mulch after planting

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Compost Soil Amendment Mulch IN ground ON ground

Soil Amendment

bull Use compost when planting bull Small particles

usually less than frac14rdquo bull Mix compost with backfill soil

bull 30 most plants bull 15 natives in disturbed soil

bull Available in bags or bulk

Amending Soil with Compost

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Mulch bull Blanket over soil surface bull Continues to feed the soil as it breaks down bull Adds organic matter in areas already planted bull Prevents

bull Erosion bull Evaporation bull Weeds bull Compaction

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Mulch Types bull Longevity Wood chips or Bark bull Soil Building chipped tree trimmings or coarse compost

bull Varied particle sized bull Texture

bull Water passes through bull Holds in place on slopes and in wind

Brush or Composted Mulch Chipped Mulch Blended Mulch

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Mulch Application bull After planting lay 4rdquo layer on top of soil bull Leave open space around plant stem or crown bull Add additional mulch when areas are thin bull Rule of thumb

bull 1 14 CY covers about 100 sq ft at 4rdquo depth

Brush Mulch Chipped Mulch

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

How does your soil handle water bull Organic matter remediates compaction bull Percolation and infiltration effected by

bull Soil texture bull Soil aggregation bull Layers of compaction or rock

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Soil Drainage and Percolation Test (Homeownerrsquos Guide)

Day 1 1 Dig one cubic foot hole (12rdquox12rdquox12rdquo) 2 Fill the hole with water to saturate the soil 3 Let drain overnight

Day 2 1 Lay a stick over the hole 2 Refill the hole with water to the

level of the stick 3 Wait one hour 4 Measure how far the water level has

dropped to determine the infiltration rate per hour

Note Use the soil from the hole to do a worm count amp test the texture of your soil

Homework Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Soil Drainage Field Percolation Test Inches per Hr Drainage Solutions

Less than 1rdquo

Add organics Create mounds Select tolerant plants

1rdquo- 3rdquo

More than 4rdquo

Add organics Create mounds Select tolerant plants

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

First Flush bull First rain after dry period bull Washes off pollutants deposited

during dry period bull Discharge of higher concentrations

of pollutants in early part of a storm (relative to the later part of the storm)

bull 1000 SF roof has bull 372 gallons for 85 24 Hr Storm

at 6 inches of rainfall

bull Soil is important tool for management of First Flush

372 gallons

per 1000 SF 85 Storm

50 CF

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

First Flush Can the polluted water be cleaned

YES Healthy soil breaks down pollutants Can the water be utilized

YES It can be stored in bull Soil bull Rain Barrels bull Cisterns

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

First Seasonal Flush Subsequent Storm Event

Old Town San Diego

Storm Water Requirements for Water Quality Treatment You can be sustainable by incorporating features in your landscape plan such as

bull Rain barrels bull Dry stream beds with basins

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Design Capture Volume (DCV) Impermeable bull Roofs Concrete

Asphalt Grouted Pavers

Semi-permeable bull DG Cobble Gravel

Compacted Soil

Permeable bull Landscape areas

Amended or Mulched Soils

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

non-permeable

semi-permeable

permeable

Design Capture Volume (LID) bull Formula for on-site Design Capture Volume (DCV) for Runoff Factors 85th

percentile 24 Hr Storm

bull DCV = C x d x A x (43560 SFacre x 112 inft) DCV = C x d x A x 3630 conversion from acres to SF and to CF

bull DCV = Design Capture Volume in cubic feet bull C = Runoff Factors

Impermeable 09 Semi- permeable 03 Landscape areas 01

bull d = 85th Percentile Storm average regional 06

bull A = Tributary area in acres bull 43560 SF X 112 is conversion to CF

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

First Flush Techniques bull Keep water on site bull Slow-Store-Spread-Sink

bull Slow down the speed of the flow bull Store in basins bull Spread over wider area bull Sink into healthy soil

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

First Flush Techniques Pitfalls amp Problems

bull Drainage must be at least

5 -10rsquo from buildings and hardscape

bull Expansive clay soil bull Poor percolation

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

First Flush Techniques Dry Stream

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

10rsquo from hardscape

First Flush Techniques Dry Stream

bull Dry Stream

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

bull 10rsquo minimum from hardscape bull Optional permeable landscape fabric beneath rock

First Flush Techniques Rain Barrel bull Install with Diverter to control

overflow bull Be sure to plan for overflow if

not tied to drainage system bull Check WaterSmartSDOrg for

current incentives

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

First Flush Techniques Infiltration Trench

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

10rsquo from hardscape

First Flush Techniques Dry Well

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

10rsquo from hardscape

First Flush Techniques bull What Volume is needed Convert Gallons into Cubic Feet 372 Gallons from 6 Inch Rain Event 372 Gallons 748 = 50 Cubic Feet Depth of Storage Area in Inches = CF of Water divide (SF of Storage Area divide 12) Be aware of setbacks from buildings and impediments such as tree roots

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Observations

Site Observations bull Starting point of a successful design bull Take photos bull Assess existing situation

1 LID Conditions 2 Structural Conditions 3 Design Considerations 4 Growing Conditions

Landscape design and other design areas

bull Similarities bull Same basic elements amp principles

bull Differences bull Three-dimensional bull Living bull Seasonal amp ever changing

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Aesthetics Balance Symmetrical Balance

both sides even or visually identical - a mirror image Formal

Asymmetrical Balance

different-sized elements balance one another by having equal visual weight Informal

SYMMETRICAL BALANCE

ASYMMETRICAL BALANCE

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Proportion

bull Relative size of objects within the composition Large tree can make a house appear smaller

bull Most SoCal homes are out of scale to their lots

Aesthetics Proportion

Plantings may grow out of scale

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Color Most powerful of art elements Establish harmony

bull Soothing low contrast monochromatic cool bull Energizing contrast complimentary warm

SECONDARY COLORS PRIMARY COLORS TERTIARY COLORS

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Color Simple Color Harmony

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Contrast bull Provides interest and impact bull Creates Focal Points and catches the eye bull Contrast plant textures values and colors

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Unity bull Provides cohesive calm bull Repeat plant selections throughout the plan

including both sides of driveway

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Curb Appeal Billboard Effect bull Groups or drifts of plants catch the moving eye bull High contrast bull Simple

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Curb Appeal Path to the door bull Direct line of sight

or visual cues bull Generous path

welcomes guests bull No over grown areas

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Curb Appeal Path to the door bull Direct line of sight

or visual cues bull Generous path

welcomes guests bull No over grown areas

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Plant Functions in Design Climate Mitigation

bull Tradeoffs bull Deciduous Evergreen bull View vs Temperature

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Euphorbia cotinifolia Caribbean Copper Plant

Plant Functions in Design Security bull Thorns as a

deterrent

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Plant Functions in Design Privacy

bull Screen ugly views or create privacy bull Pick a cultivar that doesnrsquot need frequent pruning

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Podocarpus macrophyllus maki Shubby Yew

Pittosporum tenufolium lsquoSilver Sheenrsquo

Explore Design as 2 parts

bull Shaping Spaces bull How will you use the space

bull space arrangement location of major elements bull Design in 3D bull Form follows Function

bull Planting design bull How the space is filled with plants for effective

design

Step 4 Design Functional Design

How will you use your space Is your space an Outdoor Room a Passageway or a Garden

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Outdoor Rooms bull Walls

bull Do NOT need to be solid to create sense of enclosure

bull Floor bull Flagstone DG mulch

or groundcover

bull Ceilings bull can be canopies or arbors

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Passageway bull Way-finding or easy to follow bull Open path for curb appeal bull ldquoPeek-a-viewrdquo for mystery

Step 4 Design Functional Design

View Garden bull Enjoy from a distance bull Treat as a canvas bull Include paths for maintenance amp strolling

Step 4 Design Functional Design

View Garden Borrowed Views

Step 4 Design Functional Design

View Garden Created Views

bull Use an accent feature to create a focal point

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Design in 3D Create vertical dimension with

bull Layered planting

Background 6rsquo+ Middleground 4rsquo+-

Foreground 0-12rdquo

for islands

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function bull How will the space be used

bull What activities will occur there bull Active Uses

cooking eating entertaining sports play pool pets food bull Passive Uses

resting meditation viewing bull Does the current layout ldquoworkrdquo or does it need to

change to be more functional bull Lose the bed lines

bull Donrsquot think of your planting bed as a separate area hellip plan the entire space

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Create a Functional Bubble Plan bull Think

bull How the space could be used NOT how it IS used

bull Will it be an outdoor room garden or pathway

bull Do you want add bull Seating areas bull Pathways through

planting ldquoislandsrdquo bull Meander through your

yardslope with a circular route

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Think outside the box

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Create a Functional Bubble Plan bull Think How the space could be used NOT how it IS used

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Is it an Outdoor Room

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

An Outdoor Room with a dry stream bed

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Is it a Passageway

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Is it a Garden

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape Create a Planting Area Bubble Plan

bull Show basic planting areas bull Locate planting heights of

bull High bull Medium bull Low

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape Complete your Functional Bubble Plan

bull Sketch circulation paths and gathering areas

bull Show planting areas and height Create your Hardscape Plan

bull Check hardscape in place and correct bull Add desired elements

Include bull Hardscape walkways drive walls

patios etc bull Fences and walls bull Elements fountains pots arbors

rocks etc bull Planting areas

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Creating Your Plant Palette bull How to Choose

bull What do you like bull Climate appropriate bull Place appropriate bull Does it fill a design function

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Climate Appropriate Plants Leaves are

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Leathery Small

Silvery Solar tracking

Climate Appropriate Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes Homeownerrsquos Guide and Notebook

bull Mediterranean bull Asian bull Tropical bull Contemporary bull Native bull Shade bull Groundcover options

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Mediterranean

CC BY 20 Karen Roe

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Lavender Rosemary

Olives

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Asian

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Iris douglasiana Dietes African Iris Nandina

Juniperus Juniper

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Tropical

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Lantana Alstroemeria

Strelitzia Bird of Paradise Euphorbia milii Crown of Thorns

Bromeliads

Plumeria

Bougainvillea Geraniums Bird of Paradise

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Contemporary

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Anigozanthos Kangaroo Paw Assorted Succulents

Fire Sticks Kalanchoe thyrisifolia Agave Attenuata

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

California Natives

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Heteromeles arbutifolia Toyon

Romneya coulteri Matilija Poppy

Epilobium California Fushia

Saliva clevelandii Cleveland Sage

A note about Natives hellip WaterSmart Plant Palettes

California Natives bull Adapted for our climate soils bull Provide habitat and attract wildlife

Native plants need

bull Little or no summer water bull Little or no fertilizer bull No pesticides bull Less maintenance

Some native plants are summer deciduous

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Shade Plants for Dry Areas (See Notebook)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Bromeliads Clivia Dianella variegata Schefflera arboricola variegata

Walkable Groundcover Options Dymondia margaretae (Silver Carpet)

Lippia nodiflora (Kurapia)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Flat Green Groundcover Options Fragaria chiloensis (Beach Strawberry)

Achillea millefolium (Yarrow)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Mature Size Plant Research the ldquoFinished Sizerdquo

Agave americana marginata

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Mature Size Plant Pick the right size cultivar for the right place

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Carissa macrocarpa Natal Plum Species lsquoBoxwood Beautyrsquo lsquoGreen Carpetrsquo

8rsquo x 8rsquo 2rsquo x 2rsquo 1rsquo ndash 1 frac12rsquo x 4rsquo

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Growing Conditions Exposure

bull Soil type bull Drainage

Full Shade Full Sun

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Water Requirements Water Use Landscape Coefficient of Landscape Species WUCOLS South Coastal South Inland

Plant Search httpucanredusitesWUCOLSPlant_Search_Instructions

Escondido Rancho Bernardo San Marcos Poway Lakeside Ramona

San Diego Chula Vista Del Mar La Jolla Carlsbad Oceanside Vista El Cajon

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant

WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant

Sunset Western Garden Book Specific Plant Info bull Water usage bull Mature Size bull Cultivars bull Growing conditions

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Find Your Sunset Western Zone Zone 24

bull Mild maritime climate mild winters cool summers rarely freezes

Zone 23 bull Warmer than Zone 24

usually frost-free Zone 21

bull A mix of maritime amp continental influence colder in winter

httpwwwsunsetcomgardenclimate-zonessunset-climate-zone-san-diego-area-00418000067314

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant Sunset Western Garden Book Specific Plant Info bull Water usage bull Mature Size bull Cultivars bull Growing requirements

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Explore Design as 2 parts Physical site design

bull How the space is arranged location of major elements

Planting design and placement bull How the space is filled with plants for effective design

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Putting It Together Size your plants bull Draw at Mature Size to match Bubble Diagram bull Avoid overplanting bull Allow room to grow bull Understand you may

need to edit and thin later

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Putting It Together Hydrozoning bull Group plants with like water needs together

according to irrigation zone bull Do not put water needy plants next to low-water

plants bull Research

bull Water Use Classification of Landscape Species (WUCOLS) rating

bull Plant palettes bull Sunset Western

Step 4 Design Plant Placement

Remember Drawing in Scale Accurate proportion using a standard measurement to represent one foot

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale bull Determine the mature size of the plant bull Use the mature size bull Find appropriate circle

on template

bull Example bull Bush is 3rsquo at maturity bull In 14 scale use 34rdquo

diameter circle

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale bull Pencil in the plants for your space bull At 14rdquo scale = 1rsquo- 0rdquo

bull 3rsquo diameter shrub drawn as 34rdquo diameter circle

bull 12rsquo canopy tree drawn as 3rdquo diameter circle

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Anatomy of an Irrigation System

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Pressure Test bull Use meter on last head on valve

bull Range should be between 25 psi and 40 psi

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Pressure Regulation

At the point of connection (POC) At the head At the valve

Sprays Low Pressure

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Donuts formed by poor coverage

Sprays High Pressure

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Misting

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Overhead or Drip

Choose Overhead Spray for bull Large areas of turf replacement ground cover

(ie dymondia Beach Strawberry etc) bull The existing overhead system has good existing

coverage Choose Drip for bull Small oddly shaped planting areas bull Mixing of plants with differing water requirements in

the same valve area

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of Efficient Overhead Spray bull Simple to retrofit existing spray hardware bull Can match precipitation rate of drip bull Simpler to troubleshoot than drip bull May provide better coverage for groundcover

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of Drip Systems bull Drip is the most efficient

irrigation delivery type

bull Reduces weed growth by targeted water application

bull Prevents runoff and erosion

bull Low precipitation rate

bull No trenching means less digging

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of In-Line Drip Emitters

bull Provide consistent precipitation rate throughout line

bull Less prone to clogging and damage than micro spray

bull Easy to install

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Filters

At the head At the valve

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Drip Retrofit Systems bull Replace existing pop-ups with

retrofit such as Rainbird R-1800

bull Use subsurface tubing with emitter valves not micro spray and 14rdquospaghetti lines

bull Cover with mulch

Step 4 Design Irrigation

In-line Drip

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Irrigation Plan bull Create an irrigation plan based on your completed planting

plan and hydrozones bull Select a category of irrigation (rotor drip etchellip) bull Prepare a materials list and fill in spaces on your legend

(components and quantity)

Step 4 Design Irrigation

What is a Controller Program

bull A set of instructions stored in the controller

bull Different irrigation schedules bull Irrigation days ndash how often bull Start times ndash at what time bull Water times ndash how long

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Water Efficient Control Equipment bull Smart Controllers bull Rain and ETo Sensors bull Moisture Sensors

Smart Controllers Moisture Sensors

Rain and ETo Sensors

How much water does your landscape need

hellip It depends

Step 4 Design Irrigation

bull Soil Texture bull Precipitation Rate bull Plant Demand

Irrigation Scheduling Internet BeWaterWisecom

Step 4 Design Irrigation

1 Prepare the site

bull Cut down tall weeds bull Remove woody or invasive plants bull (warm season turf) bull Flag sprinkler heads bull Soak the area with water

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

2 Edging Mounding amp Contouring

bull Make room for the mulch Cut lawn 12 inches away from concrete to 3rdquo below concrete level

bull Create mounds with removed sod by facing turf side down or discard removed sod

bull Grade as needed

Manual ldquoGrubbingrdquo Gas Powered

Sod Cutter

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

3 Ensure Irrigation of Trees and Large plants bull Add bubblers or drip irrigation if needed

In-line drip irrigation can be expanded as tree grows Bubbler Head Drip Irrigation

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

4 Plant Large Plants bull 5 gallon and larger

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

5 Add a weed barrier bull NOT weed cloth (except under rock) bull Newspaper or cardboard bull Overlap by 6-8 inches bull Cover all ground except where

there are plants

Paper amp Cardboard Weed Barrier Do NOT use weed cloth

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Notify your neighbors first

Weed Barrier Newspaper amp Cardboard

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

6 Layer bull 1-2rdquo of compost bull 4-5rdquo of Soil Building Mulch (tree trimmerrsquos chipped etc) bull Pull compost and mulch away from plant crowns and trunks

Timing bull Traditional Allow 3 - 5 months

for composting to complete process then plant

bull Fast Plant before completion by digging through layers

Sheet Mulching

(4rdquo+)

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

bull Rule of thumb for coverage 1 13 Cu Yd covers100 sf 4rdquo depth

Know your Turf Type to Effectively Remove

Turf Type Dormant Season

Active Season

Growth form

Seeds Common Types

Kill Method

Cool Season

Winter

Summer

Small tuffs

Dwarf Tall Fescue (common locally) Perennial Ryegrass Annual Ryegrass Blue Grass

Sheet Mulch

Warm Season

Winter Summer

Creeping Stolons

Bermuda grass Zoysia grass St Augustine Grass Kikuyu grass

Solarization or Chemical Followed by Sheet Mulching

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods bull Herbicides

bull Cannot be killed with Chemicals when dormant bull Spray herbicides when actively growing bull Repeat application

bull Non-toxic herbicide products

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods

bull Complete Sod Removal bull Sod goes to landfill

cannot be recycled

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Contouring for Dry Stream

Step 5 Implementation Contouring

Contouring Landscape Fabric First Cobbles Added

Completed

Step 5 Implementation Sequence

Do It Yourself or Professional Contractor What is right for you bull Tradeoff Cost vs Labor + Time bull Option Be the General Contractor yourself Installation or Repair bull California Landscape Contractors Association (CLCA)

httpwwwclcasandiegoorg bull Certified Irrigation Professional wwwIrrigationorg bull Contractors State License Board (CSLB)

httpwwwcslbcagovConsumers bull YouTube Instructional Videos

Step 6 Maintenance Irrigation

Irrigation Maintenance bull Adjust run time for season

bull 1 Winter bull 2 Fall amp Spring bull 3 Summer

bull Check for leaks and fix leaks promptly bull Flush drip systems and check filters to

reduce clogging bull Adjust sprayheads to prevent

overspray on hardscape

Step 6 Maintenance Plants

Plant Maintenance

bull Amend soil with compost and mulch regularly bull Remove weeds bull Monitor plant health bull Minimize the use of

non- organic chemicals bull Start with a hard spray

of water bull Use insecticidal soap

or other non-toxic pest killer

QUESTIONS

Apply for the WaterSmart Landscape Makeover Series

httplandscapemakeoverwatersmartsdorg Presentation Slides at httpwwwwatersmartsdorgprogramswatersmart-landscape-design-homeowners-workshop

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  • Case Study 1
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  • WaterSmart Landscapes
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Design Process Overview
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  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
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  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
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  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
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  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
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  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
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  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Observations
  • Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
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  • Find Your Sunset Western Zone
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
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Base Plan

Finished Planting Plan

Bubble Diagram Functional

Hardscape amp Preliminary Planting Plan

LID Plan

Soil amp Site Analysis

Irrigation Plan

Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Design Process Overview

Identify Your Target

Demolition Contouring Soil Prep

Irrigation Plant Placement

Planting Plan

Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Implementation Overview

Installed Two Years Later

If you donrsquot know where yoursquore

going anywhere will do

Landscape Target Factors

bull Turf Area bull Plant Selection bull Irrigation Efficiency

Step 1 Identify Your Landscape Target

PLANT FACTOR- represents the estimated percent or portion of supplemental water needed relative to the Eto value of particular location

Source Landscape Plants for California Gardens by Bob Perry

Step 1 Identify Your Landscape Target

Plant Selection

Turf

Natives amp Mediterranean Plants

Irrigation Efficiency

Obsolete Conventional Overhead Spray Heads

Medium Rotator Nozzles

High In-Line Drip emitters Bubblers

Step 1 Identify Your Landscape Target

Use Pages 8 and 9 in your Homeownerrsquos Guide

Step 1 Identify Your Landscape Target

Two Factors bull Irrigation Efficiency

bull Plant Selection

Basic Plot Plan A scale drawing of the property drawn in accurate proportion using a standard measurement to represent one foot

Legend N Arrow Scale 18rdquo = 1rdquo 14rdquo = 1rsquo 110rdquo= 1rsquo

Step 2 Create a Basic Plot Plan

Step 2 Create a Basic Plot Plan

Scales Architectural and Engineering

Standard Size Properties 14 Scale 14rdquo = 1rsquo or 1rdquo = 4rsquo 18 Scale 18rdquo = 1rsquo or 1rdquo = 8rsquo

Large Size Properties 110 Scale 1rdquo = 10rsquo 120 Scale 1rdquo = 20

Step 2 Create a Basic Plot Plan

Measure your property bull Start with one dominant point to measure from (ie a wall corner) bull Locate features that stay (walls hardscape trees fences etc) bull Alternate use outside source (Property Description Google Earth)

Step 2 Create a Basic Plot Plan

Using Graph Paper bull Select grid paper to match scale bull Draw in scale on grid paper bull Align ldquo0rdquo and measure bull Add Legend

bull Scale bull N arrow

frac14rdquo=1rsquo0rdquo

Step 2 Plot Plan Alternative

Without putting it on paper Flag Method bull Mark flags with selected

plants and size bull Place flags for each plant

Step 2 Plot Plan Alternative

Without putting it on paper Flag Method (contrsquod) bull Plan amp measure for

mature plants bull Rearrange as needed bull Count to create plant list bull Plant according to flags

Tecate Divide

What is a Watershed bull A watershed is the area of land

where all of the water that falls in it and drains off of it goes to a common outlet

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed

You live in a Watershed Benefits to Using a Watershed Approach to Landscaping

bull Improves environment bull Protects our waters bull Preserves our coast bull Reduces Beach Closures

from pollution bull Saves water in landscape bull Saves energy used in water

transport

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed

Your yard is a Mini-Watershed Map your drainage

bull Where does it flow from bull Where does it flow to bull Gutter Storm Drains Ocean

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed

Homework

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Soil Why Do We Care

bull Soil can cleanse water bull Soil can store water bull Soil influences everything related to water

bull Infiltration bull Holding capacity bull Movement bull Irrigation scheduling

bull Mineral

bull Organic

bull Pore Space

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

bull Mineral

bull Organic

bull Pore Space

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Soil Texture Particle

Type Water

Movement (Drainage)

Water Holding

Nutrient Holding

Sand Fast No No

Silt

Medium Medium Medium

Clay

Slow Yes once wet

Rich

Loam Mixture of all particle types

Medium

Yes

Yes

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Determining Soil Texture bull Soil Sampling Dig a hole

bull Remove mulch or surface matter bull Dig down approx 6rdquo bull Take sample from side of hole

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Determining Soil Texture bull ldquoThein Feel Testrdquo

bull Wet the soil sample to playdough consistency

bull Make a ball and poke it bull Does it fall apart bull Does it hold together

bull Squeeze a ribbon bull Less than 1 inch bull Between 1 inch and 2 inches bull More than 2 inches

bull Wet it excessively and feel it bull Is it slippery bull Is it gritty

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

bull Mineral

bull Organic

bull Pore Space

Sustainable Soil

bull Soil Food Web bull Organisms build soil bull Encourage them with

proper organic matter moisture oxygen etc

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Soil Food Web

Bacteria

Weeds

Nematodes

Fungi

Worms

Plants

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

bull Mineral

bull Organic

bull Pore Space

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Soil Aggregation bull Created by bacteria fungi and humic acid from organic matter bull Allows water

bull Infiltration percolation bull storage

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Water moves easily through soil with good structure

Soil Aggregation bull Creates soil pores which contain

OWL Oxyen Water Life

bull Purifies runoff water bull Creates water holding

capacity

Water Uptake by Plant Roots

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Organic Matter bull Reverses compaction bull Improves root penetration bull Improves plant success

Remediating Compaction

bull Add organic matter bull Build the health of the soil food web bull By the way hellip ADD ORGANIC MATTER

bull IN the ground Compost for Soil Amendment when planting

bull ON the ground Mulch after planting

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Compost Soil Amendment Mulch IN ground ON ground

Soil Amendment

bull Use compost when planting bull Small particles

usually less than frac14rdquo bull Mix compost with backfill soil

bull 30 most plants bull 15 natives in disturbed soil

bull Available in bags or bulk

Amending Soil with Compost

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Mulch bull Blanket over soil surface bull Continues to feed the soil as it breaks down bull Adds organic matter in areas already planted bull Prevents

bull Erosion bull Evaporation bull Weeds bull Compaction

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Mulch Types bull Longevity Wood chips or Bark bull Soil Building chipped tree trimmings or coarse compost

bull Varied particle sized bull Texture

bull Water passes through bull Holds in place on slopes and in wind

Brush or Composted Mulch Chipped Mulch Blended Mulch

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Mulch Application bull After planting lay 4rdquo layer on top of soil bull Leave open space around plant stem or crown bull Add additional mulch when areas are thin bull Rule of thumb

bull 1 14 CY covers about 100 sq ft at 4rdquo depth

Brush Mulch Chipped Mulch

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

How does your soil handle water bull Organic matter remediates compaction bull Percolation and infiltration effected by

bull Soil texture bull Soil aggregation bull Layers of compaction or rock

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Soil Drainage and Percolation Test (Homeownerrsquos Guide)

Day 1 1 Dig one cubic foot hole (12rdquox12rdquox12rdquo) 2 Fill the hole with water to saturate the soil 3 Let drain overnight

Day 2 1 Lay a stick over the hole 2 Refill the hole with water to the

level of the stick 3 Wait one hour 4 Measure how far the water level has

dropped to determine the infiltration rate per hour

Note Use the soil from the hole to do a worm count amp test the texture of your soil

Homework Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Soil Drainage Field Percolation Test Inches per Hr Drainage Solutions

Less than 1rdquo

Add organics Create mounds Select tolerant plants

1rdquo- 3rdquo

More than 4rdquo

Add organics Create mounds Select tolerant plants

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

First Flush bull First rain after dry period bull Washes off pollutants deposited

during dry period bull Discharge of higher concentrations

of pollutants in early part of a storm (relative to the later part of the storm)

bull 1000 SF roof has bull 372 gallons for 85 24 Hr Storm

at 6 inches of rainfall

bull Soil is important tool for management of First Flush

372 gallons

per 1000 SF 85 Storm

50 CF

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

First Flush Can the polluted water be cleaned

YES Healthy soil breaks down pollutants Can the water be utilized

YES It can be stored in bull Soil bull Rain Barrels bull Cisterns

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

First Seasonal Flush Subsequent Storm Event

Old Town San Diego

Storm Water Requirements for Water Quality Treatment You can be sustainable by incorporating features in your landscape plan such as

bull Rain barrels bull Dry stream beds with basins

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Design Capture Volume (DCV) Impermeable bull Roofs Concrete

Asphalt Grouted Pavers

Semi-permeable bull DG Cobble Gravel

Compacted Soil

Permeable bull Landscape areas

Amended or Mulched Soils

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

non-permeable

semi-permeable

permeable

Design Capture Volume (LID) bull Formula for on-site Design Capture Volume (DCV) for Runoff Factors 85th

percentile 24 Hr Storm

bull DCV = C x d x A x (43560 SFacre x 112 inft) DCV = C x d x A x 3630 conversion from acres to SF and to CF

bull DCV = Design Capture Volume in cubic feet bull C = Runoff Factors

Impermeable 09 Semi- permeable 03 Landscape areas 01

bull d = 85th Percentile Storm average regional 06

bull A = Tributary area in acres bull 43560 SF X 112 is conversion to CF

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

First Flush Techniques bull Keep water on site bull Slow-Store-Spread-Sink

bull Slow down the speed of the flow bull Store in basins bull Spread over wider area bull Sink into healthy soil

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

First Flush Techniques Pitfalls amp Problems

bull Drainage must be at least

5 -10rsquo from buildings and hardscape

bull Expansive clay soil bull Poor percolation

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

First Flush Techniques Dry Stream

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

10rsquo from hardscape

First Flush Techniques Dry Stream

bull Dry Stream

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

bull 10rsquo minimum from hardscape bull Optional permeable landscape fabric beneath rock

First Flush Techniques Rain Barrel bull Install with Diverter to control

overflow bull Be sure to plan for overflow if

not tied to drainage system bull Check WaterSmartSDOrg for

current incentives

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

First Flush Techniques Infiltration Trench

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

10rsquo from hardscape

First Flush Techniques Dry Well

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

10rsquo from hardscape

First Flush Techniques bull What Volume is needed Convert Gallons into Cubic Feet 372 Gallons from 6 Inch Rain Event 372 Gallons 748 = 50 Cubic Feet Depth of Storage Area in Inches = CF of Water divide (SF of Storage Area divide 12) Be aware of setbacks from buildings and impediments such as tree roots

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Observations

Site Observations bull Starting point of a successful design bull Take photos bull Assess existing situation

1 LID Conditions 2 Structural Conditions 3 Design Considerations 4 Growing Conditions

Landscape design and other design areas

bull Similarities bull Same basic elements amp principles

bull Differences bull Three-dimensional bull Living bull Seasonal amp ever changing

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Aesthetics Balance Symmetrical Balance

both sides even or visually identical - a mirror image Formal

Asymmetrical Balance

different-sized elements balance one another by having equal visual weight Informal

SYMMETRICAL BALANCE

ASYMMETRICAL BALANCE

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Proportion

bull Relative size of objects within the composition Large tree can make a house appear smaller

bull Most SoCal homes are out of scale to their lots

Aesthetics Proportion

Plantings may grow out of scale

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Color Most powerful of art elements Establish harmony

bull Soothing low contrast monochromatic cool bull Energizing contrast complimentary warm

SECONDARY COLORS PRIMARY COLORS TERTIARY COLORS

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Color Simple Color Harmony

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Contrast bull Provides interest and impact bull Creates Focal Points and catches the eye bull Contrast plant textures values and colors

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Unity bull Provides cohesive calm bull Repeat plant selections throughout the plan

including both sides of driveway

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Curb Appeal Billboard Effect bull Groups or drifts of plants catch the moving eye bull High contrast bull Simple

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Curb Appeal Path to the door bull Direct line of sight

or visual cues bull Generous path

welcomes guests bull No over grown areas

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Curb Appeal Path to the door bull Direct line of sight

or visual cues bull Generous path

welcomes guests bull No over grown areas

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Plant Functions in Design Climate Mitigation

bull Tradeoffs bull Deciduous Evergreen bull View vs Temperature

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Euphorbia cotinifolia Caribbean Copper Plant

Plant Functions in Design Security bull Thorns as a

deterrent

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Plant Functions in Design Privacy

bull Screen ugly views or create privacy bull Pick a cultivar that doesnrsquot need frequent pruning

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Podocarpus macrophyllus maki Shubby Yew

Pittosporum tenufolium lsquoSilver Sheenrsquo

Explore Design as 2 parts

bull Shaping Spaces bull How will you use the space

bull space arrangement location of major elements bull Design in 3D bull Form follows Function

bull Planting design bull How the space is filled with plants for effective

design

Step 4 Design Functional Design

How will you use your space Is your space an Outdoor Room a Passageway or a Garden

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Outdoor Rooms bull Walls

bull Do NOT need to be solid to create sense of enclosure

bull Floor bull Flagstone DG mulch

or groundcover

bull Ceilings bull can be canopies or arbors

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Passageway bull Way-finding or easy to follow bull Open path for curb appeal bull ldquoPeek-a-viewrdquo for mystery

Step 4 Design Functional Design

View Garden bull Enjoy from a distance bull Treat as a canvas bull Include paths for maintenance amp strolling

Step 4 Design Functional Design

View Garden Borrowed Views

Step 4 Design Functional Design

View Garden Created Views

bull Use an accent feature to create a focal point

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Design in 3D Create vertical dimension with

bull Layered planting

Background 6rsquo+ Middleground 4rsquo+-

Foreground 0-12rdquo

for islands

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function bull How will the space be used

bull What activities will occur there bull Active Uses

cooking eating entertaining sports play pool pets food bull Passive Uses

resting meditation viewing bull Does the current layout ldquoworkrdquo or does it need to

change to be more functional bull Lose the bed lines

bull Donrsquot think of your planting bed as a separate area hellip plan the entire space

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Create a Functional Bubble Plan bull Think

bull How the space could be used NOT how it IS used

bull Will it be an outdoor room garden or pathway

bull Do you want add bull Seating areas bull Pathways through

planting ldquoislandsrdquo bull Meander through your

yardslope with a circular route

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Think outside the box

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Create a Functional Bubble Plan bull Think How the space could be used NOT how it IS used

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Is it an Outdoor Room

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

An Outdoor Room with a dry stream bed

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Is it a Passageway

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Is it a Garden

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape Create a Planting Area Bubble Plan

bull Show basic planting areas bull Locate planting heights of

bull High bull Medium bull Low

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape Complete your Functional Bubble Plan

bull Sketch circulation paths and gathering areas

bull Show planting areas and height Create your Hardscape Plan

bull Check hardscape in place and correct bull Add desired elements

Include bull Hardscape walkways drive walls

patios etc bull Fences and walls bull Elements fountains pots arbors

rocks etc bull Planting areas

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Creating Your Plant Palette bull How to Choose

bull What do you like bull Climate appropriate bull Place appropriate bull Does it fill a design function

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Climate Appropriate Plants Leaves are

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Leathery Small

Silvery Solar tracking

Climate Appropriate Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes Homeownerrsquos Guide and Notebook

bull Mediterranean bull Asian bull Tropical bull Contemporary bull Native bull Shade bull Groundcover options

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Mediterranean

CC BY 20 Karen Roe

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Lavender Rosemary

Olives

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Asian

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Iris douglasiana Dietes African Iris Nandina

Juniperus Juniper

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Tropical

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Lantana Alstroemeria

Strelitzia Bird of Paradise Euphorbia milii Crown of Thorns

Bromeliads

Plumeria

Bougainvillea Geraniums Bird of Paradise

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Contemporary

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Anigozanthos Kangaroo Paw Assorted Succulents

Fire Sticks Kalanchoe thyrisifolia Agave Attenuata

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

California Natives

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Heteromeles arbutifolia Toyon

Romneya coulteri Matilija Poppy

Epilobium California Fushia

Saliva clevelandii Cleveland Sage

A note about Natives hellip WaterSmart Plant Palettes

California Natives bull Adapted for our climate soils bull Provide habitat and attract wildlife

Native plants need

bull Little or no summer water bull Little or no fertilizer bull No pesticides bull Less maintenance

Some native plants are summer deciduous

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Shade Plants for Dry Areas (See Notebook)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Bromeliads Clivia Dianella variegata Schefflera arboricola variegata

Walkable Groundcover Options Dymondia margaretae (Silver Carpet)

Lippia nodiflora (Kurapia)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Flat Green Groundcover Options Fragaria chiloensis (Beach Strawberry)

Achillea millefolium (Yarrow)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Mature Size Plant Research the ldquoFinished Sizerdquo

Agave americana marginata

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Mature Size Plant Pick the right size cultivar for the right place

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Carissa macrocarpa Natal Plum Species lsquoBoxwood Beautyrsquo lsquoGreen Carpetrsquo

8rsquo x 8rsquo 2rsquo x 2rsquo 1rsquo ndash 1 frac12rsquo x 4rsquo

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Growing Conditions Exposure

bull Soil type bull Drainage

Full Shade Full Sun

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Water Requirements Water Use Landscape Coefficient of Landscape Species WUCOLS South Coastal South Inland

Plant Search httpucanredusitesWUCOLSPlant_Search_Instructions

Escondido Rancho Bernardo San Marcos Poway Lakeside Ramona

San Diego Chula Vista Del Mar La Jolla Carlsbad Oceanside Vista El Cajon

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant

WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant

Sunset Western Garden Book Specific Plant Info bull Water usage bull Mature Size bull Cultivars bull Growing conditions

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Find Your Sunset Western Zone Zone 24

bull Mild maritime climate mild winters cool summers rarely freezes

Zone 23 bull Warmer than Zone 24

usually frost-free Zone 21

bull A mix of maritime amp continental influence colder in winter

httpwwwsunsetcomgardenclimate-zonessunset-climate-zone-san-diego-area-00418000067314

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant Sunset Western Garden Book Specific Plant Info bull Water usage bull Mature Size bull Cultivars bull Growing requirements

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Explore Design as 2 parts Physical site design

bull How the space is arranged location of major elements

Planting design and placement bull How the space is filled with plants for effective design

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Putting It Together Size your plants bull Draw at Mature Size to match Bubble Diagram bull Avoid overplanting bull Allow room to grow bull Understand you may

need to edit and thin later

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Putting It Together Hydrozoning bull Group plants with like water needs together

according to irrigation zone bull Do not put water needy plants next to low-water

plants bull Research

bull Water Use Classification of Landscape Species (WUCOLS) rating

bull Plant palettes bull Sunset Western

Step 4 Design Plant Placement

Remember Drawing in Scale Accurate proportion using a standard measurement to represent one foot

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale bull Determine the mature size of the plant bull Use the mature size bull Find appropriate circle

on template

bull Example bull Bush is 3rsquo at maturity bull In 14 scale use 34rdquo

diameter circle

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale bull Pencil in the plants for your space bull At 14rdquo scale = 1rsquo- 0rdquo

bull 3rsquo diameter shrub drawn as 34rdquo diameter circle

bull 12rsquo canopy tree drawn as 3rdquo diameter circle

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Anatomy of an Irrigation System

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Pressure Test bull Use meter on last head on valve

bull Range should be between 25 psi and 40 psi

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Pressure Regulation

At the point of connection (POC) At the head At the valve

Sprays Low Pressure

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Donuts formed by poor coverage

Sprays High Pressure

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Misting

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Overhead or Drip

Choose Overhead Spray for bull Large areas of turf replacement ground cover

(ie dymondia Beach Strawberry etc) bull The existing overhead system has good existing

coverage Choose Drip for bull Small oddly shaped planting areas bull Mixing of plants with differing water requirements in

the same valve area

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of Efficient Overhead Spray bull Simple to retrofit existing spray hardware bull Can match precipitation rate of drip bull Simpler to troubleshoot than drip bull May provide better coverage for groundcover

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of Drip Systems bull Drip is the most efficient

irrigation delivery type

bull Reduces weed growth by targeted water application

bull Prevents runoff and erosion

bull Low precipitation rate

bull No trenching means less digging

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of In-Line Drip Emitters

bull Provide consistent precipitation rate throughout line

bull Less prone to clogging and damage than micro spray

bull Easy to install

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Filters

At the head At the valve

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Drip Retrofit Systems bull Replace existing pop-ups with

retrofit such as Rainbird R-1800

bull Use subsurface tubing with emitter valves not micro spray and 14rdquospaghetti lines

bull Cover with mulch

Step 4 Design Irrigation

In-line Drip

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Irrigation Plan bull Create an irrigation plan based on your completed planting

plan and hydrozones bull Select a category of irrigation (rotor drip etchellip) bull Prepare a materials list and fill in spaces on your legend

(components and quantity)

Step 4 Design Irrigation

What is a Controller Program

bull A set of instructions stored in the controller

bull Different irrigation schedules bull Irrigation days ndash how often bull Start times ndash at what time bull Water times ndash how long

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Water Efficient Control Equipment bull Smart Controllers bull Rain and ETo Sensors bull Moisture Sensors

Smart Controllers Moisture Sensors

Rain and ETo Sensors

How much water does your landscape need

hellip It depends

Step 4 Design Irrigation

bull Soil Texture bull Precipitation Rate bull Plant Demand

Irrigation Scheduling Internet BeWaterWisecom

Step 4 Design Irrigation

1 Prepare the site

bull Cut down tall weeds bull Remove woody or invasive plants bull (warm season turf) bull Flag sprinkler heads bull Soak the area with water

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

2 Edging Mounding amp Contouring

bull Make room for the mulch Cut lawn 12 inches away from concrete to 3rdquo below concrete level

bull Create mounds with removed sod by facing turf side down or discard removed sod

bull Grade as needed

Manual ldquoGrubbingrdquo Gas Powered

Sod Cutter

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

3 Ensure Irrigation of Trees and Large plants bull Add bubblers or drip irrigation if needed

In-line drip irrigation can be expanded as tree grows Bubbler Head Drip Irrigation

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

4 Plant Large Plants bull 5 gallon and larger

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

5 Add a weed barrier bull NOT weed cloth (except under rock) bull Newspaper or cardboard bull Overlap by 6-8 inches bull Cover all ground except where

there are plants

Paper amp Cardboard Weed Barrier Do NOT use weed cloth

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Notify your neighbors first

Weed Barrier Newspaper amp Cardboard

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

6 Layer bull 1-2rdquo of compost bull 4-5rdquo of Soil Building Mulch (tree trimmerrsquos chipped etc) bull Pull compost and mulch away from plant crowns and trunks

Timing bull Traditional Allow 3 - 5 months

for composting to complete process then plant

bull Fast Plant before completion by digging through layers

Sheet Mulching

(4rdquo+)

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

bull Rule of thumb for coverage 1 13 Cu Yd covers100 sf 4rdquo depth

Know your Turf Type to Effectively Remove

Turf Type Dormant Season

Active Season

Growth form

Seeds Common Types

Kill Method

Cool Season

Winter

Summer

Small tuffs

Dwarf Tall Fescue (common locally) Perennial Ryegrass Annual Ryegrass Blue Grass

Sheet Mulch

Warm Season

Winter Summer

Creeping Stolons

Bermuda grass Zoysia grass St Augustine Grass Kikuyu grass

Solarization or Chemical Followed by Sheet Mulching

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods bull Herbicides

bull Cannot be killed with Chemicals when dormant bull Spray herbicides when actively growing bull Repeat application

bull Non-toxic herbicide products

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods

bull Complete Sod Removal bull Sod goes to landfill

cannot be recycled

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Contouring for Dry Stream

Step 5 Implementation Contouring

Contouring Landscape Fabric First Cobbles Added

Completed

Step 5 Implementation Sequence

Do It Yourself or Professional Contractor What is right for you bull Tradeoff Cost vs Labor + Time bull Option Be the General Contractor yourself Installation or Repair bull California Landscape Contractors Association (CLCA)

httpwwwclcasandiegoorg bull Certified Irrigation Professional wwwIrrigationorg bull Contractors State License Board (CSLB)

httpwwwcslbcagovConsumers bull YouTube Instructional Videos

Step 6 Maintenance Irrigation

Irrigation Maintenance bull Adjust run time for season

bull 1 Winter bull 2 Fall amp Spring bull 3 Summer

bull Check for leaks and fix leaks promptly bull Flush drip systems and check filters to

reduce clogging bull Adjust sprayheads to prevent

overspray on hardscape

Step 6 Maintenance Plants

Plant Maintenance

bull Amend soil with compost and mulch regularly bull Remove weeds bull Monitor plant health bull Minimize the use of

non- organic chemicals bull Start with a hard spray

of water bull Use insecticidal soap

or other non-toxic pest killer

QUESTIONS

Apply for the WaterSmart Landscape Makeover Series

httplandscapemakeoverwatersmartsdorg Presentation Slides at httpwwwwatersmartsdorgprogramswatersmart-landscape-design-homeowners-workshop

  • Slide Number 1
  • San Diego County Water Authority
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  • Before
  • After
  • Personal Goals
  • Slide Number 11
  • Why Remove Turf
  • Case Study 1
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  • WaterSmart Landscapes
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Design Process Overview
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Implementation Overview
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
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  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
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  • Water Uptake by Plant Roots
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
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  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Observations
  • Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
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  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
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  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Find Your Sunset Western Zone
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Plant Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
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  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
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  • Anatomy of an Irrigation System
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  • Sprays Low Pressure
  • Sprays High Pressure
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Page 22: WaterSmart Landscape DESIGN FOR HOMEOWNERS · WaterSmart Landscape . DESIGN FOR HOMEOWNERS . Brought to you by the San Diego County Water Authority . ... Case Study 1. After: Approximately

Demolition Contouring Soil Prep

Irrigation Plant Placement

Planting Plan

Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Implementation Overview

Installed Two Years Later

If you donrsquot know where yoursquore

going anywhere will do

Landscape Target Factors

bull Turf Area bull Plant Selection bull Irrigation Efficiency

Step 1 Identify Your Landscape Target

PLANT FACTOR- represents the estimated percent or portion of supplemental water needed relative to the Eto value of particular location

Source Landscape Plants for California Gardens by Bob Perry

Step 1 Identify Your Landscape Target

Plant Selection

Turf

Natives amp Mediterranean Plants

Irrigation Efficiency

Obsolete Conventional Overhead Spray Heads

Medium Rotator Nozzles

High In-Line Drip emitters Bubblers

Step 1 Identify Your Landscape Target

Use Pages 8 and 9 in your Homeownerrsquos Guide

Step 1 Identify Your Landscape Target

Two Factors bull Irrigation Efficiency

bull Plant Selection

Basic Plot Plan A scale drawing of the property drawn in accurate proportion using a standard measurement to represent one foot

Legend N Arrow Scale 18rdquo = 1rdquo 14rdquo = 1rsquo 110rdquo= 1rsquo

Step 2 Create a Basic Plot Plan

Step 2 Create a Basic Plot Plan

Scales Architectural and Engineering

Standard Size Properties 14 Scale 14rdquo = 1rsquo or 1rdquo = 4rsquo 18 Scale 18rdquo = 1rsquo or 1rdquo = 8rsquo

Large Size Properties 110 Scale 1rdquo = 10rsquo 120 Scale 1rdquo = 20

Step 2 Create a Basic Plot Plan

Measure your property bull Start with one dominant point to measure from (ie a wall corner) bull Locate features that stay (walls hardscape trees fences etc) bull Alternate use outside source (Property Description Google Earth)

Step 2 Create a Basic Plot Plan

Using Graph Paper bull Select grid paper to match scale bull Draw in scale on grid paper bull Align ldquo0rdquo and measure bull Add Legend

bull Scale bull N arrow

frac14rdquo=1rsquo0rdquo

Step 2 Plot Plan Alternative

Without putting it on paper Flag Method bull Mark flags with selected

plants and size bull Place flags for each plant

Step 2 Plot Plan Alternative

Without putting it on paper Flag Method (contrsquod) bull Plan amp measure for

mature plants bull Rearrange as needed bull Count to create plant list bull Plant according to flags

Tecate Divide

What is a Watershed bull A watershed is the area of land

where all of the water that falls in it and drains off of it goes to a common outlet

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed

You live in a Watershed Benefits to Using a Watershed Approach to Landscaping

bull Improves environment bull Protects our waters bull Preserves our coast bull Reduces Beach Closures

from pollution bull Saves water in landscape bull Saves energy used in water

transport

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed

Your yard is a Mini-Watershed Map your drainage

bull Where does it flow from bull Where does it flow to bull Gutter Storm Drains Ocean

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed

Homework

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Soil Why Do We Care

bull Soil can cleanse water bull Soil can store water bull Soil influences everything related to water

bull Infiltration bull Holding capacity bull Movement bull Irrigation scheduling

bull Mineral

bull Organic

bull Pore Space

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

bull Mineral

bull Organic

bull Pore Space

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Soil Texture Particle

Type Water

Movement (Drainage)

Water Holding

Nutrient Holding

Sand Fast No No

Silt

Medium Medium Medium

Clay

Slow Yes once wet

Rich

Loam Mixture of all particle types

Medium

Yes

Yes

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Determining Soil Texture bull Soil Sampling Dig a hole

bull Remove mulch or surface matter bull Dig down approx 6rdquo bull Take sample from side of hole

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Determining Soil Texture bull ldquoThein Feel Testrdquo

bull Wet the soil sample to playdough consistency

bull Make a ball and poke it bull Does it fall apart bull Does it hold together

bull Squeeze a ribbon bull Less than 1 inch bull Between 1 inch and 2 inches bull More than 2 inches

bull Wet it excessively and feel it bull Is it slippery bull Is it gritty

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

bull Mineral

bull Organic

bull Pore Space

Sustainable Soil

bull Soil Food Web bull Organisms build soil bull Encourage them with

proper organic matter moisture oxygen etc

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Soil Food Web

Bacteria

Weeds

Nematodes

Fungi

Worms

Plants

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

bull Mineral

bull Organic

bull Pore Space

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Soil Aggregation bull Created by bacteria fungi and humic acid from organic matter bull Allows water

bull Infiltration percolation bull storage

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Water moves easily through soil with good structure

Soil Aggregation bull Creates soil pores which contain

OWL Oxyen Water Life

bull Purifies runoff water bull Creates water holding

capacity

Water Uptake by Plant Roots

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Organic Matter bull Reverses compaction bull Improves root penetration bull Improves plant success

Remediating Compaction

bull Add organic matter bull Build the health of the soil food web bull By the way hellip ADD ORGANIC MATTER

bull IN the ground Compost for Soil Amendment when planting

bull ON the ground Mulch after planting

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Compost Soil Amendment Mulch IN ground ON ground

Soil Amendment

bull Use compost when planting bull Small particles

usually less than frac14rdquo bull Mix compost with backfill soil

bull 30 most plants bull 15 natives in disturbed soil

bull Available in bags or bulk

Amending Soil with Compost

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Mulch bull Blanket over soil surface bull Continues to feed the soil as it breaks down bull Adds organic matter in areas already planted bull Prevents

bull Erosion bull Evaporation bull Weeds bull Compaction

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Mulch Types bull Longevity Wood chips or Bark bull Soil Building chipped tree trimmings or coarse compost

bull Varied particle sized bull Texture

bull Water passes through bull Holds in place on slopes and in wind

Brush or Composted Mulch Chipped Mulch Blended Mulch

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Mulch Application bull After planting lay 4rdquo layer on top of soil bull Leave open space around plant stem or crown bull Add additional mulch when areas are thin bull Rule of thumb

bull 1 14 CY covers about 100 sq ft at 4rdquo depth

Brush Mulch Chipped Mulch

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

How does your soil handle water bull Organic matter remediates compaction bull Percolation and infiltration effected by

bull Soil texture bull Soil aggregation bull Layers of compaction or rock

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Soil Drainage and Percolation Test (Homeownerrsquos Guide)

Day 1 1 Dig one cubic foot hole (12rdquox12rdquox12rdquo) 2 Fill the hole with water to saturate the soil 3 Let drain overnight

Day 2 1 Lay a stick over the hole 2 Refill the hole with water to the

level of the stick 3 Wait one hour 4 Measure how far the water level has

dropped to determine the infiltration rate per hour

Note Use the soil from the hole to do a worm count amp test the texture of your soil

Homework Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Soil Drainage Field Percolation Test Inches per Hr Drainage Solutions

Less than 1rdquo

Add organics Create mounds Select tolerant plants

1rdquo- 3rdquo

More than 4rdquo

Add organics Create mounds Select tolerant plants

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

First Flush bull First rain after dry period bull Washes off pollutants deposited

during dry period bull Discharge of higher concentrations

of pollutants in early part of a storm (relative to the later part of the storm)

bull 1000 SF roof has bull 372 gallons for 85 24 Hr Storm

at 6 inches of rainfall

bull Soil is important tool for management of First Flush

372 gallons

per 1000 SF 85 Storm

50 CF

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

First Flush Can the polluted water be cleaned

YES Healthy soil breaks down pollutants Can the water be utilized

YES It can be stored in bull Soil bull Rain Barrels bull Cisterns

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

First Seasonal Flush Subsequent Storm Event

Old Town San Diego

Storm Water Requirements for Water Quality Treatment You can be sustainable by incorporating features in your landscape plan such as

bull Rain barrels bull Dry stream beds with basins

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Design Capture Volume (DCV) Impermeable bull Roofs Concrete

Asphalt Grouted Pavers

Semi-permeable bull DG Cobble Gravel

Compacted Soil

Permeable bull Landscape areas

Amended or Mulched Soils

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

non-permeable

semi-permeable

permeable

Design Capture Volume (LID) bull Formula for on-site Design Capture Volume (DCV) for Runoff Factors 85th

percentile 24 Hr Storm

bull DCV = C x d x A x (43560 SFacre x 112 inft) DCV = C x d x A x 3630 conversion from acres to SF and to CF

bull DCV = Design Capture Volume in cubic feet bull C = Runoff Factors

Impermeable 09 Semi- permeable 03 Landscape areas 01

bull d = 85th Percentile Storm average regional 06

bull A = Tributary area in acres bull 43560 SF X 112 is conversion to CF

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

First Flush Techniques bull Keep water on site bull Slow-Store-Spread-Sink

bull Slow down the speed of the flow bull Store in basins bull Spread over wider area bull Sink into healthy soil

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

First Flush Techniques Pitfalls amp Problems

bull Drainage must be at least

5 -10rsquo from buildings and hardscape

bull Expansive clay soil bull Poor percolation

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

First Flush Techniques Dry Stream

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

10rsquo from hardscape

First Flush Techniques Dry Stream

bull Dry Stream

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

bull 10rsquo minimum from hardscape bull Optional permeable landscape fabric beneath rock

First Flush Techniques Rain Barrel bull Install with Diverter to control

overflow bull Be sure to plan for overflow if

not tied to drainage system bull Check WaterSmartSDOrg for

current incentives

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

First Flush Techniques Infiltration Trench

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

10rsquo from hardscape

First Flush Techniques Dry Well

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

10rsquo from hardscape

First Flush Techniques bull What Volume is needed Convert Gallons into Cubic Feet 372 Gallons from 6 Inch Rain Event 372 Gallons 748 = 50 Cubic Feet Depth of Storage Area in Inches = CF of Water divide (SF of Storage Area divide 12) Be aware of setbacks from buildings and impediments such as tree roots

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Observations

Site Observations bull Starting point of a successful design bull Take photos bull Assess existing situation

1 LID Conditions 2 Structural Conditions 3 Design Considerations 4 Growing Conditions

Landscape design and other design areas

bull Similarities bull Same basic elements amp principles

bull Differences bull Three-dimensional bull Living bull Seasonal amp ever changing

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Aesthetics Balance Symmetrical Balance

both sides even or visually identical - a mirror image Formal

Asymmetrical Balance

different-sized elements balance one another by having equal visual weight Informal

SYMMETRICAL BALANCE

ASYMMETRICAL BALANCE

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Proportion

bull Relative size of objects within the composition Large tree can make a house appear smaller

bull Most SoCal homes are out of scale to their lots

Aesthetics Proportion

Plantings may grow out of scale

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Color Most powerful of art elements Establish harmony

bull Soothing low contrast monochromatic cool bull Energizing contrast complimentary warm

SECONDARY COLORS PRIMARY COLORS TERTIARY COLORS

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Color Simple Color Harmony

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Contrast bull Provides interest and impact bull Creates Focal Points and catches the eye bull Contrast plant textures values and colors

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Unity bull Provides cohesive calm bull Repeat plant selections throughout the plan

including both sides of driveway

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Curb Appeal Billboard Effect bull Groups or drifts of plants catch the moving eye bull High contrast bull Simple

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Curb Appeal Path to the door bull Direct line of sight

or visual cues bull Generous path

welcomes guests bull No over grown areas

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Curb Appeal Path to the door bull Direct line of sight

or visual cues bull Generous path

welcomes guests bull No over grown areas

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Plant Functions in Design Climate Mitigation

bull Tradeoffs bull Deciduous Evergreen bull View vs Temperature

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Euphorbia cotinifolia Caribbean Copper Plant

Plant Functions in Design Security bull Thorns as a

deterrent

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Plant Functions in Design Privacy

bull Screen ugly views or create privacy bull Pick a cultivar that doesnrsquot need frequent pruning

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Podocarpus macrophyllus maki Shubby Yew

Pittosporum tenufolium lsquoSilver Sheenrsquo

Explore Design as 2 parts

bull Shaping Spaces bull How will you use the space

bull space arrangement location of major elements bull Design in 3D bull Form follows Function

bull Planting design bull How the space is filled with plants for effective

design

Step 4 Design Functional Design

How will you use your space Is your space an Outdoor Room a Passageway or a Garden

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Outdoor Rooms bull Walls

bull Do NOT need to be solid to create sense of enclosure

bull Floor bull Flagstone DG mulch

or groundcover

bull Ceilings bull can be canopies or arbors

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Passageway bull Way-finding or easy to follow bull Open path for curb appeal bull ldquoPeek-a-viewrdquo for mystery

Step 4 Design Functional Design

View Garden bull Enjoy from a distance bull Treat as a canvas bull Include paths for maintenance amp strolling

Step 4 Design Functional Design

View Garden Borrowed Views

Step 4 Design Functional Design

View Garden Created Views

bull Use an accent feature to create a focal point

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Design in 3D Create vertical dimension with

bull Layered planting

Background 6rsquo+ Middleground 4rsquo+-

Foreground 0-12rdquo

for islands

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function bull How will the space be used

bull What activities will occur there bull Active Uses

cooking eating entertaining sports play pool pets food bull Passive Uses

resting meditation viewing bull Does the current layout ldquoworkrdquo or does it need to

change to be more functional bull Lose the bed lines

bull Donrsquot think of your planting bed as a separate area hellip plan the entire space

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Create a Functional Bubble Plan bull Think

bull How the space could be used NOT how it IS used

bull Will it be an outdoor room garden or pathway

bull Do you want add bull Seating areas bull Pathways through

planting ldquoislandsrdquo bull Meander through your

yardslope with a circular route

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Think outside the box

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Create a Functional Bubble Plan bull Think How the space could be used NOT how it IS used

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Is it an Outdoor Room

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

An Outdoor Room with a dry stream bed

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Is it a Passageway

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Is it a Garden

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape Create a Planting Area Bubble Plan

bull Show basic planting areas bull Locate planting heights of

bull High bull Medium bull Low

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape Complete your Functional Bubble Plan

bull Sketch circulation paths and gathering areas

bull Show planting areas and height Create your Hardscape Plan

bull Check hardscape in place and correct bull Add desired elements

Include bull Hardscape walkways drive walls

patios etc bull Fences and walls bull Elements fountains pots arbors

rocks etc bull Planting areas

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Creating Your Plant Palette bull How to Choose

bull What do you like bull Climate appropriate bull Place appropriate bull Does it fill a design function

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Climate Appropriate Plants Leaves are

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Leathery Small

Silvery Solar tracking

Climate Appropriate Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes Homeownerrsquos Guide and Notebook

bull Mediterranean bull Asian bull Tropical bull Contemporary bull Native bull Shade bull Groundcover options

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Mediterranean

CC BY 20 Karen Roe

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Lavender Rosemary

Olives

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Asian

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Iris douglasiana Dietes African Iris Nandina

Juniperus Juniper

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Tropical

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Lantana Alstroemeria

Strelitzia Bird of Paradise Euphorbia milii Crown of Thorns

Bromeliads

Plumeria

Bougainvillea Geraniums Bird of Paradise

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Contemporary

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Anigozanthos Kangaroo Paw Assorted Succulents

Fire Sticks Kalanchoe thyrisifolia Agave Attenuata

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

California Natives

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Heteromeles arbutifolia Toyon

Romneya coulteri Matilija Poppy

Epilobium California Fushia

Saliva clevelandii Cleveland Sage

A note about Natives hellip WaterSmart Plant Palettes

California Natives bull Adapted for our climate soils bull Provide habitat and attract wildlife

Native plants need

bull Little or no summer water bull Little or no fertilizer bull No pesticides bull Less maintenance

Some native plants are summer deciduous

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Shade Plants for Dry Areas (See Notebook)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Bromeliads Clivia Dianella variegata Schefflera arboricola variegata

Walkable Groundcover Options Dymondia margaretae (Silver Carpet)

Lippia nodiflora (Kurapia)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Flat Green Groundcover Options Fragaria chiloensis (Beach Strawberry)

Achillea millefolium (Yarrow)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Mature Size Plant Research the ldquoFinished Sizerdquo

Agave americana marginata

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Mature Size Plant Pick the right size cultivar for the right place

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Carissa macrocarpa Natal Plum Species lsquoBoxwood Beautyrsquo lsquoGreen Carpetrsquo

8rsquo x 8rsquo 2rsquo x 2rsquo 1rsquo ndash 1 frac12rsquo x 4rsquo

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Growing Conditions Exposure

bull Soil type bull Drainage

Full Shade Full Sun

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Water Requirements Water Use Landscape Coefficient of Landscape Species WUCOLS South Coastal South Inland

Plant Search httpucanredusitesWUCOLSPlant_Search_Instructions

Escondido Rancho Bernardo San Marcos Poway Lakeside Ramona

San Diego Chula Vista Del Mar La Jolla Carlsbad Oceanside Vista El Cajon

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant

WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant

Sunset Western Garden Book Specific Plant Info bull Water usage bull Mature Size bull Cultivars bull Growing conditions

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Find Your Sunset Western Zone Zone 24

bull Mild maritime climate mild winters cool summers rarely freezes

Zone 23 bull Warmer than Zone 24

usually frost-free Zone 21

bull A mix of maritime amp continental influence colder in winter

httpwwwsunsetcomgardenclimate-zonessunset-climate-zone-san-diego-area-00418000067314

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant Sunset Western Garden Book Specific Plant Info bull Water usage bull Mature Size bull Cultivars bull Growing requirements

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Explore Design as 2 parts Physical site design

bull How the space is arranged location of major elements

Planting design and placement bull How the space is filled with plants for effective design

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Putting It Together Size your plants bull Draw at Mature Size to match Bubble Diagram bull Avoid overplanting bull Allow room to grow bull Understand you may

need to edit and thin later

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Putting It Together Hydrozoning bull Group plants with like water needs together

according to irrigation zone bull Do not put water needy plants next to low-water

plants bull Research

bull Water Use Classification of Landscape Species (WUCOLS) rating

bull Plant palettes bull Sunset Western

Step 4 Design Plant Placement

Remember Drawing in Scale Accurate proportion using a standard measurement to represent one foot

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale bull Determine the mature size of the plant bull Use the mature size bull Find appropriate circle

on template

bull Example bull Bush is 3rsquo at maturity bull In 14 scale use 34rdquo

diameter circle

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale bull Pencil in the plants for your space bull At 14rdquo scale = 1rsquo- 0rdquo

bull 3rsquo diameter shrub drawn as 34rdquo diameter circle

bull 12rsquo canopy tree drawn as 3rdquo diameter circle

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Anatomy of an Irrigation System

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Pressure Test bull Use meter on last head on valve

bull Range should be between 25 psi and 40 psi

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Pressure Regulation

At the point of connection (POC) At the head At the valve

Sprays Low Pressure

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Donuts formed by poor coverage

Sprays High Pressure

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Misting

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Overhead or Drip

Choose Overhead Spray for bull Large areas of turf replacement ground cover

(ie dymondia Beach Strawberry etc) bull The existing overhead system has good existing

coverage Choose Drip for bull Small oddly shaped planting areas bull Mixing of plants with differing water requirements in

the same valve area

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of Efficient Overhead Spray bull Simple to retrofit existing spray hardware bull Can match precipitation rate of drip bull Simpler to troubleshoot than drip bull May provide better coverage for groundcover

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of Drip Systems bull Drip is the most efficient

irrigation delivery type

bull Reduces weed growth by targeted water application

bull Prevents runoff and erosion

bull Low precipitation rate

bull No trenching means less digging

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of In-Line Drip Emitters

bull Provide consistent precipitation rate throughout line

bull Less prone to clogging and damage than micro spray

bull Easy to install

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Filters

At the head At the valve

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Drip Retrofit Systems bull Replace existing pop-ups with

retrofit such as Rainbird R-1800

bull Use subsurface tubing with emitter valves not micro spray and 14rdquospaghetti lines

bull Cover with mulch

Step 4 Design Irrigation

In-line Drip

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Irrigation Plan bull Create an irrigation plan based on your completed planting

plan and hydrozones bull Select a category of irrigation (rotor drip etchellip) bull Prepare a materials list and fill in spaces on your legend

(components and quantity)

Step 4 Design Irrigation

What is a Controller Program

bull A set of instructions stored in the controller

bull Different irrigation schedules bull Irrigation days ndash how often bull Start times ndash at what time bull Water times ndash how long

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Water Efficient Control Equipment bull Smart Controllers bull Rain and ETo Sensors bull Moisture Sensors

Smart Controllers Moisture Sensors

Rain and ETo Sensors

How much water does your landscape need

hellip It depends

Step 4 Design Irrigation

bull Soil Texture bull Precipitation Rate bull Plant Demand

Irrigation Scheduling Internet BeWaterWisecom

Step 4 Design Irrigation

1 Prepare the site

bull Cut down tall weeds bull Remove woody or invasive plants bull (warm season turf) bull Flag sprinkler heads bull Soak the area with water

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

2 Edging Mounding amp Contouring

bull Make room for the mulch Cut lawn 12 inches away from concrete to 3rdquo below concrete level

bull Create mounds with removed sod by facing turf side down or discard removed sod

bull Grade as needed

Manual ldquoGrubbingrdquo Gas Powered

Sod Cutter

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

3 Ensure Irrigation of Trees and Large plants bull Add bubblers or drip irrigation if needed

In-line drip irrigation can be expanded as tree grows Bubbler Head Drip Irrigation

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

4 Plant Large Plants bull 5 gallon and larger

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

5 Add a weed barrier bull NOT weed cloth (except under rock) bull Newspaper or cardboard bull Overlap by 6-8 inches bull Cover all ground except where

there are plants

Paper amp Cardboard Weed Barrier Do NOT use weed cloth

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Notify your neighbors first

Weed Barrier Newspaper amp Cardboard

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

6 Layer bull 1-2rdquo of compost bull 4-5rdquo of Soil Building Mulch (tree trimmerrsquos chipped etc) bull Pull compost and mulch away from plant crowns and trunks

Timing bull Traditional Allow 3 - 5 months

for composting to complete process then plant

bull Fast Plant before completion by digging through layers

Sheet Mulching

(4rdquo+)

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

bull Rule of thumb for coverage 1 13 Cu Yd covers100 sf 4rdquo depth

Know your Turf Type to Effectively Remove

Turf Type Dormant Season

Active Season

Growth form

Seeds Common Types

Kill Method

Cool Season

Winter

Summer

Small tuffs

Dwarf Tall Fescue (common locally) Perennial Ryegrass Annual Ryegrass Blue Grass

Sheet Mulch

Warm Season

Winter Summer

Creeping Stolons

Bermuda grass Zoysia grass St Augustine Grass Kikuyu grass

Solarization or Chemical Followed by Sheet Mulching

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods bull Herbicides

bull Cannot be killed with Chemicals when dormant bull Spray herbicides when actively growing bull Repeat application

bull Non-toxic herbicide products

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods

bull Complete Sod Removal bull Sod goes to landfill

cannot be recycled

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Contouring for Dry Stream

Step 5 Implementation Contouring

Contouring Landscape Fabric First Cobbles Added

Completed

Step 5 Implementation Sequence

Do It Yourself or Professional Contractor What is right for you bull Tradeoff Cost vs Labor + Time bull Option Be the General Contractor yourself Installation or Repair bull California Landscape Contractors Association (CLCA)

httpwwwclcasandiegoorg bull Certified Irrigation Professional wwwIrrigationorg bull Contractors State License Board (CSLB)

httpwwwcslbcagovConsumers bull YouTube Instructional Videos

Step 6 Maintenance Irrigation

Irrigation Maintenance bull Adjust run time for season

bull 1 Winter bull 2 Fall amp Spring bull 3 Summer

bull Check for leaks and fix leaks promptly bull Flush drip systems and check filters to

reduce clogging bull Adjust sprayheads to prevent

overspray on hardscape

Step 6 Maintenance Plants

Plant Maintenance

bull Amend soil with compost and mulch regularly bull Remove weeds bull Monitor plant health bull Minimize the use of

non- organic chemicals bull Start with a hard spray

of water bull Use insecticidal soap

or other non-toxic pest killer

QUESTIONS

Apply for the WaterSmart Landscape Makeover Series

httplandscapemakeoverwatersmartsdorg Presentation Slides at httpwwwwatersmartsdorgprogramswatersmart-landscape-design-homeowners-workshop

  • Slide Number 1
  • San Diego County Water Authority
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  • Before
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  • Personal Goals
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  • Why Remove Turf
  • Case Study 1
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  • WaterSmart Landscapes
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Design Process Overview
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Implementation Overview
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
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  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
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  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
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  • Water Uptake by Plant Roots
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
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  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Observations
  • Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
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  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
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  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Find Your Sunset Western Zone
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Plant Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Anatomy of an Irrigation System
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  • Sprays Low Pressure
  • Sprays High Pressure
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Page 23: WaterSmart Landscape DESIGN FOR HOMEOWNERS · WaterSmart Landscape . DESIGN FOR HOMEOWNERS . Brought to you by the San Diego County Water Authority . ... Case Study 1. After: Approximately

If you donrsquot know where yoursquore

going anywhere will do

Landscape Target Factors

bull Turf Area bull Plant Selection bull Irrigation Efficiency

Step 1 Identify Your Landscape Target

PLANT FACTOR- represents the estimated percent or portion of supplemental water needed relative to the Eto value of particular location

Source Landscape Plants for California Gardens by Bob Perry

Step 1 Identify Your Landscape Target

Plant Selection

Turf

Natives amp Mediterranean Plants

Irrigation Efficiency

Obsolete Conventional Overhead Spray Heads

Medium Rotator Nozzles

High In-Line Drip emitters Bubblers

Step 1 Identify Your Landscape Target

Use Pages 8 and 9 in your Homeownerrsquos Guide

Step 1 Identify Your Landscape Target

Two Factors bull Irrigation Efficiency

bull Plant Selection

Basic Plot Plan A scale drawing of the property drawn in accurate proportion using a standard measurement to represent one foot

Legend N Arrow Scale 18rdquo = 1rdquo 14rdquo = 1rsquo 110rdquo= 1rsquo

Step 2 Create a Basic Plot Plan

Step 2 Create a Basic Plot Plan

Scales Architectural and Engineering

Standard Size Properties 14 Scale 14rdquo = 1rsquo or 1rdquo = 4rsquo 18 Scale 18rdquo = 1rsquo or 1rdquo = 8rsquo

Large Size Properties 110 Scale 1rdquo = 10rsquo 120 Scale 1rdquo = 20

Step 2 Create a Basic Plot Plan

Measure your property bull Start with one dominant point to measure from (ie a wall corner) bull Locate features that stay (walls hardscape trees fences etc) bull Alternate use outside source (Property Description Google Earth)

Step 2 Create a Basic Plot Plan

Using Graph Paper bull Select grid paper to match scale bull Draw in scale on grid paper bull Align ldquo0rdquo and measure bull Add Legend

bull Scale bull N arrow

frac14rdquo=1rsquo0rdquo

Step 2 Plot Plan Alternative

Without putting it on paper Flag Method bull Mark flags with selected

plants and size bull Place flags for each plant

Step 2 Plot Plan Alternative

Without putting it on paper Flag Method (contrsquod) bull Plan amp measure for

mature plants bull Rearrange as needed bull Count to create plant list bull Plant according to flags

Tecate Divide

What is a Watershed bull A watershed is the area of land

where all of the water that falls in it and drains off of it goes to a common outlet

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed

You live in a Watershed Benefits to Using a Watershed Approach to Landscaping

bull Improves environment bull Protects our waters bull Preserves our coast bull Reduces Beach Closures

from pollution bull Saves water in landscape bull Saves energy used in water

transport

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed

Your yard is a Mini-Watershed Map your drainage

bull Where does it flow from bull Where does it flow to bull Gutter Storm Drains Ocean

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed

Homework

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Soil Why Do We Care

bull Soil can cleanse water bull Soil can store water bull Soil influences everything related to water

bull Infiltration bull Holding capacity bull Movement bull Irrigation scheduling

bull Mineral

bull Organic

bull Pore Space

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

bull Mineral

bull Organic

bull Pore Space

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Soil Texture Particle

Type Water

Movement (Drainage)

Water Holding

Nutrient Holding

Sand Fast No No

Silt

Medium Medium Medium

Clay

Slow Yes once wet

Rich

Loam Mixture of all particle types

Medium

Yes

Yes

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Determining Soil Texture bull Soil Sampling Dig a hole

bull Remove mulch or surface matter bull Dig down approx 6rdquo bull Take sample from side of hole

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Determining Soil Texture bull ldquoThein Feel Testrdquo

bull Wet the soil sample to playdough consistency

bull Make a ball and poke it bull Does it fall apart bull Does it hold together

bull Squeeze a ribbon bull Less than 1 inch bull Between 1 inch and 2 inches bull More than 2 inches

bull Wet it excessively and feel it bull Is it slippery bull Is it gritty

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

bull Mineral

bull Organic

bull Pore Space

Sustainable Soil

bull Soil Food Web bull Organisms build soil bull Encourage them with

proper organic matter moisture oxygen etc

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Soil Food Web

Bacteria

Weeds

Nematodes

Fungi

Worms

Plants

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

bull Mineral

bull Organic

bull Pore Space

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Soil Aggregation bull Created by bacteria fungi and humic acid from organic matter bull Allows water

bull Infiltration percolation bull storage

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Water moves easily through soil with good structure

Soil Aggregation bull Creates soil pores which contain

OWL Oxyen Water Life

bull Purifies runoff water bull Creates water holding

capacity

Water Uptake by Plant Roots

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Organic Matter bull Reverses compaction bull Improves root penetration bull Improves plant success

Remediating Compaction

bull Add organic matter bull Build the health of the soil food web bull By the way hellip ADD ORGANIC MATTER

bull IN the ground Compost for Soil Amendment when planting

bull ON the ground Mulch after planting

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Compost Soil Amendment Mulch IN ground ON ground

Soil Amendment

bull Use compost when planting bull Small particles

usually less than frac14rdquo bull Mix compost with backfill soil

bull 30 most plants bull 15 natives in disturbed soil

bull Available in bags or bulk

Amending Soil with Compost

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Mulch bull Blanket over soil surface bull Continues to feed the soil as it breaks down bull Adds organic matter in areas already planted bull Prevents

bull Erosion bull Evaporation bull Weeds bull Compaction

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Mulch Types bull Longevity Wood chips or Bark bull Soil Building chipped tree trimmings or coarse compost

bull Varied particle sized bull Texture

bull Water passes through bull Holds in place on slopes and in wind

Brush or Composted Mulch Chipped Mulch Blended Mulch

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Mulch Application bull After planting lay 4rdquo layer on top of soil bull Leave open space around plant stem or crown bull Add additional mulch when areas are thin bull Rule of thumb

bull 1 14 CY covers about 100 sq ft at 4rdquo depth

Brush Mulch Chipped Mulch

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

How does your soil handle water bull Organic matter remediates compaction bull Percolation and infiltration effected by

bull Soil texture bull Soil aggregation bull Layers of compaction or rock

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Soil Drainage and Percolation Test (Homeownerrsquos Guide)

Day 1 1 Dig one cubic foot hole (12rdquox12rdquox12rdquo) 2 Fill the hole with water to saturate the soil 3 Let drain overnight

Day 2 1 Lay a stick over the hole 2 Refill the hole with water to the

level of the stick 3 Wait one hour 4 Measure how far the water level has

dropped to determine the infiltration rate per hour

Note Use the soil from the hole to do a worm count amp test the texture of your soil

Homework Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Soil Drainage Field Percolation Test Inches per Hr Drainage Solutions

Less than 1rdquo

Add organics Create mounds Select tolerant plants

1rdquo- 3rdquo

More than 4rdquo

Add organics Create mounds Select tolerant plants

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

First Flush bull First rain after dry period bull Washes off pollutants deposited

during dry period bull Discharge of higher concentrations

of pollutants in early part of a storm (relative to the later part of the storm)

bull 1000 SF roof has bull 372 gallons for 85 24 Hr Storm

at 6 inches of rainfall

bull Soil is important tool for management of First Flush

372 gallons

per 1000 SF 85 Storm

50 CF

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

First Flush Can the polluted water be cleaned

YES Healthy soil breaks down pollutants Can the water be utilized

YES It can be stored in bull Soil bull Rain Barrels bull Cisterns

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

First Seasonal Flush Subsequent Storm Event

Old Town San Diego

Storm Water Requirements for Water Quality Treatment You can be sustainable by incorporating features in your landscape plan such as

bull Rain barrels bull Dry stream beds with basins

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Design Capture Volume (DCV) Impermeable bull Roofs Concrete

Asphalt Grouted Pavers

Semi-permeable bull DG Cobble Gravel

Compacted Soil

Permeable bull Landscape areas

Amended or Mulched Soils

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

non-permeable

semi-permeable

permeable

Design Capture Volume (LID) bull Formula for on-site Design Capture Volume (DCV) for Runoff Factors 85th

percentile 24 Hr Storm

bull DCV = C x d x A x (43560 SFacre x 112 inft) DCV = C x d x A x 3630 conversion from acres to SF and to CF

bull DCV = Design Capture Volume in cubic feet bull C = Runoff Factors

Impermeable 09 Semi- permeable 03 Landscape areas 01

bull d = 85th Percentile Storm average regional 06

bull A = Tributary area in acres bull 43560 SF X 112 is conversion to CF

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

First Flush Techniques bull Keep water on site bull Slow-Store-Spread-Sink

bull Slow down the speed of the flow bull Store in basins bull Spread over wider area bull Sink into healthy soil

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

First Flush Techniques Pitfalls amp Problems

bull Drainage must be at least

5 -10rsquo from buildings and hardscape

bull Expansive clay soil bull Poor percolation

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

First Flush Techniques Dry Stream

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

10rsquo from hardscape

First Flush Techniques Dry Stream

bull Dry Stream

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

bull 10rsquo minimum from hardscape bull Optional permeable landscape fabric beneath rock

First Flush Techniques Rain Barrel bull Install with Diverter to control

overflow bull Be sure to plan for overflow if

not tied to drainage system bull Check WaterSmartSDOrg for

current incentives

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

First Flush Techniques Infiltration Trench

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

10rsquo from hardscape

First Flush Techniques Dry Well

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

10rsquo from hardscape

First Flush Techniques bull What Volume is needed Convert Gallons into Cubic Feet 372 Gallons from 6 Inch Rain Event 372 Gallons 748 = 50 Cubic Feet Depth of Storage Area in Inches = CF of Water divide (SF of Storage Area divide 12) Be aware of setbacks from buildings and impediments such as tree roots

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Observations

Site Observations bull Starting point of a successful design bull Take photos bull Assess existing situation

1 LID Conditions 2 Structural Conditions 3 Design Considerations 4 Growing Conditions

Landscape design and other design areas

bull Similarities bull Same basic elements amp principles

bull Differences bull Three-dimensional bull Living bull Seasonal amp ever changing

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Aesthetics Balance Symmetrical Balance

both sides even or visually identical - a mirror image Formal

Asymmetrical Balance

different-sized elements balance one another by having equal visual weight Informal

SYMMETRICAL BALANCE

ASYMMETRICAL BALANCE

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Proportion

bull Relative size of objects within the composition Large tree can make a house appear smaller

bull Most SoCal homes are out of scale to their lots

Aesthetics Proportion

Plantings may grow out of scale

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Color Most powerful of art elements Establish harmony

bull Soothing low contrast monochromatic cool bull Energizing contrast complimentary warm

SECONDARY COLORS PRIMARY COLORS TERTIARY COLORS

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Color Simple Color Harmony

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Contrast bull Provides interest and impact bull Creates Focal Points and catches the eye bull Contrast plant textures values and colors

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Unity bull Provides cohesive calm bull Repeat plant selections throughout the plan

including both sides of driveway

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Curb Appeal Billboard Effect bull Groups or drifts of plants catch the moving eye bull High contrast bull Simple

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Curb Appeal Path to the door bull Direct line of sight

or visual cues bull Generous path

welcomes guests bull No over grown areas

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Curb Appeal Path to the door bull Direct line of sight

or visual cues bull Generous path

welcomes guests bull No over grown areas

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Plant Functions in Design Climate Mitigation

bull Tradeoffs bull Deciduous Evergreen bull View vs Temperature

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Euphorbia cotinifolia Caribbean Copper Plant

Plant Functions in Design Security bull Thorns as a

deterrent

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Plant Functions in Design Privacy

bull Screen ugly views or create privacy bull Pick a cultivar that doesnrsquot need frequent pruning

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Podocarpus macrophyllus maki Shubby Yew

Pittosporum tenufolium lsquoSilver Sheenrsquo

Explore Design as 2 parts

bull Shaping Spaces bull How will you use the space

bull space arrangement location of major elements bull Design in 3D bull Form follows Function

bull Planting design bull How the space is filled with plants for effective

design

Step 4 Design Functional Design

How will you use your space Is your space an Outdoor Room a Passageway or a Garden

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Outdoor Rooms bull Walls

bull Do NOT need to be solid to create sense of enclosure

bull Floor bull Flagstone DG mulch

or groundcover

bull Ceilings bull can be canopies or arbors

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Passageway bull Way-finding or easy to follow bull Open path for curb appeal bull ldquoPeek-a-viewrdquo for mystery

Step 4 Design Functional Design

View Garden bull Enjoy from a distance bull Treat as a canvas bull Include paths for maintenance amp strolling

Step 4 Design Functional Design

View Garden Borrowed Views

Step 4 Design Functional Design

View Garden Created Views

bull Use an accent feature to create a focal point

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Design in 3D Create vertical dimension with

bull Layered planting

Background 6rsquo+ Middleground 4rsquo+-

Foreground 0-12rdquo

for islands

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function bull How will the space be used

bull What activities will occur there bull Active Uses

cooking eating entertaining sports play pool pets food bull Passive Uses

resting meditation viewing bull Does the current layout ldquoworkrdquo or does it need to

change to be more functional bull Lose the bed lines

bull Donrsquot think of your planting bed as a separate area hellip plan the entire space

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Create a Functional Bubble Plan bull Think

bull How the space could be used NOT how it IS used

bull Will it be an outdoor room garden or pathway

bull Do you want add bull Seating areas bull Pathways through

planting ldquoislandsrdquo bull Meander through your

yardslope with a circular route

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Think outside the box

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Create a Functional Bubble Plan bull Think How the space could be used NOT how it IS used

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Is it an Outdoor Room

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

An Outdoor Room with a dry stream bed

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Is it a Passageway

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Is it a Garden

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape Create a Planting Area Bubble Plan

bull Show basic planting areas bull Locate planting heights of

bull High bull Medium bull Low

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape Complete your Functional Bubble Plan

bull Sketch circulation paths and gathering areas

bull Show planting areas and height Create your Hardscape Plan

bull Check hardscape in place and correct bull Add desired elements

Include bull Hardscape walkways drive walls

patios etc bull Fences and walls bull Elements fountains pots arbors

rocks etc bull Planting areas

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Creating Your Plant Palette bull How to Choose

bull What do you like bull Climate appropriate bull Place appropriate bull Does it fill a design function

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Climate Appropriate Plants Leaves are

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Leathery Small

Silvery Solar tracking

Climate Appropriate Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes Homeownerrsquos Guide and Notebook

bull Mediterranean bull Asian bull Tropical bull Contemporary bull Native bull Shade bull Groundcover options

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Mediterranean

CC BY 20 Karen Roe

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Lavender Rosemary

Olives

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Asian

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Iris douglasiana Dietes African Iris Nandina

Juniperus Juniper

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Tropical

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Lantana Alstroemeria

Strelitzia Bird of Paradise Euphorbia milii Crown of Thorns

Bromeliads

Plumeria

Bougainvillea Geraniums Bird of Paradise

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Contemporary

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Anigozanthos Kangaroo Paw Assorted Succulents

Fire Sticks Kalanchoe thyrisifolia Agave Attenuata

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

California Natives

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Heteromeles arbutifolia Toyon

Romneya coulteri Matilija Poppy

Epilobium California Fushia

Saliva clevelandii Cleveland Sage

A note about Natives hellip WaterSmart Plant Palettes

California Natives bull Adapted for our climate soils bull Provide habitat and attract wildlife

Native plants need

bull Little or no summer water bull Little or no fertilizer bull No pesticides bull Less maintenance

Some native plants are summer deciduous

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Shade Plants for Dry Areas (See Notebook)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Bromeliads Clivia Dianella variegata Schefflera arboricola variegata

Walkable Groundcover Options Dymondia margaretae (Silver Carpet)

Lippia nodiflora (Kurapia)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Flat Green Groundcover Options Fragaria chiloensis (Beach Strawberry)

Achillea millefolium (Yarrow)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Mature Size Plant Research the ldquoFinished Sizerdquo

Agave americana marginata

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Mature Size Plant Pick the right size cultivar for the right place

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Carissa macrocarpa Natal Plum Species lsquoBoxwood Beautyrsquo lsquoGreen Carpetrsquo

8rsquo x 8rsquo 2rsquo x 2rsquo 1rsquo ndash 1 frac12rsquo x 4rsquo

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Growing Conditions Exposure

bull Soil type bull Drainage

Full Shade Full Sun

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Water Requirements Water Use Landscape Coefficient of Landscape Species WUCOLS South Coastal South Inland

Plant Search httpucanredusitesWUCOLSPlant_Search_Instructions

Escondido Rancho Bernardo San Marcos Poway Lakeside Ramona

San Diego Chula Vista Del Mar La Jolla Carlsbad Oceanside Vista El Cajon

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant

WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant

Sunset Western Garden Book Specific Plant Info bull Water usage bull Mature Size bull Cultivars bull Growing conditions

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Find Your Sunset Western Zone Zone 24

bull Mild maritime climate mild winters cool summers rarely freezes

Zone 23 bull Warmer than Zone 24

usually frost-free Zone 21

bull A mix of maritime amp continental influence colder in winter

httpwwwsunsetcomgardenclimate-zonessunset-climate-zone-san-diego-area-00418000067314

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant Sunset Western Garden Book Specific Plant Info bull Water usage bull Mature Size bull Cultivars bull Growing requirements

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Explore Design as 2 parts Physical site design

bull How the space is arranged location of major elements

Planting design and placement bull How the space is filled with plants for effective design

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Putting It Together Size your plants bull Draw at Mature Size to match Bubble Diagram bull Avoid overplanting bull Allow room to grow bull Understand you may

need to edit and thin later

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Putting It Together Hydrozoning bull Group plants with like water needs together

according to irrigation zone bull Do not put water needy plants next to low-water

plants bull Research

bull Water Use Classification of Landscape Species (WUCOLS) rating

bull Plant palettes bull Sunset Western

Step 4 Design Plant Placement

Remember Drawing in Scale Accurate proportion using a standard measurement to represent one foot

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale bull Determine the mature size of the plant bull Use the mature size bull Find appropriate circle

on template

bull Example bull Bush is 3rsquo at maturity bull In 14 scale use 34rdquo

diameter circle

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale bull Pencil in the plants for your space bull At 14rdquo scale = 1rsquo- 0rdquo

bull 3rsquo diameter shrub drawn as 34rdquo diameter circle

bull 12rsquo canopy tree drawn as 3rdquo diameter circle

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Anatomy of an Irrigation System

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Pressure Test bull Use meter on last head on valve

bull Range should be between 25 psi and 40 psi

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Pressure Regulation

At the point of connection (POC) At the head At the valve

Sprays Low Pressure

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Donuts formed by poor coverage

Sprays High Pressure

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Misting

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Overhead or Drip

Choose Overhead Spray for bull Large areas of turf replacement ground cover

(ie dymondia Beach Strawberry etc) bull The existing overhead system has good existing

coverage Choose Drip for bull Small oddly shaped planting areas bull Mixing of plants with differing water requirements in

the same valve area

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of Efficient Overhead Spray bull Simple to retrofit existing spray hardware bull Can match precipitation rate of drip bull Simpler to troubleshoot than drip bull May provide better coverage for groundcover

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of Drip Systems bull Drip is the most efficient

irrigation delivery type

bull Reduces weed growth by targeted water application

bull Prevents runoff and erosion

bull Low precipitation rate

bull No trenching means less digging

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of In-Line Drip Emitters

bull Provide consistent precipitation rate throughout line

bull Less prone to clogging and damage than micro spray

bull Easy to install

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Filters

At the head At the valve

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Drip Retrofit Systems bull Replace existing pop-ups with

retrofit such as Rainbird R-1800

bull Use subsurface tubing with emitter valves not micro spray and 14rdquospaghetti lines

bull Cover with mulch

Step 4 Design Irrigation

In-line Drip

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Irrigation Plan bull Create an irrigation plan based on your completed planting

plan and hydrozones bull Select a category of irrigation (rotor drip etchellip) bull Prepare a materials list and fill in spaces on your legend

(components and quantity)

Step 4 Design Irrigation

What is a Controller Program

bull A set of instructions stored in the controller

bull Different irrigation schedules bull Irrigation days ndash how often bull Start times ndash at what time bull Water times ndash how long

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Water Efficient Control Equipment bull Smart Controllers bull Rain and ETo Sensors bull Moisture Sensors

Smart Controllers Moisture Sensors

Rain and ETo Sensors

How much water does your landscape need

hellip It depends

Step 4 Design Irrigation

bull Soil Texture bull Precipitation Rate bull Plant Demand

Irrigation Scheduling Internet BeWaterWisecom

Step 4 Design Irrigation

1 Prepare the site

bull Cut down tall weeds bull Remove woody or invasive plants bull (warm season turf) bull Flag sprinkler heads bull Soak the area with water

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

2 Edging Mounding amp Contouring

bull Make room for the mulch Cut lawn 12 inches away from concrete to 3rdquo below concrete level

bull Create mounds with removed sod by facing turf side down or discard removed sod

bull Grade as needed

Manual ldquoGrubbingrdquo Gas Powered

Sod Cutter

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

3 Ensure Irrigation of Trees and Large plants bull Add bubblers or drip irrigation if needed

In-line drip irrigation can be expanded as tree grows Bubbler Head Drip Irrigation

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

4 Plant Large Plants bull 5 gallon and larger

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

5 Add a weed barrier bull NOT weed cloth (except under rock) bull Newspaper or cardboard bull Overlap by 6-8 inches bull Cover all ground except where

there are plants

Paper amp Cardboard Weed Barrier Do NOT use weed cloth

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Notify your neighbors first

Weed Barrier Newspaper amp Cardboard

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

6 Layer bull 1-2rdquo of compost bull 4-5rdquo of Soil Building Mulch (tree trimmerrsquos chipped etc) bull Pull compost and mulch away from plant crowns and trunks

Timing bull Traditional Allow 3 - 5 months

for composting to complete process then plant

bull Fast Plant before completion by digging through layers

Sheet Mulching

(4rdquo+)

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

bull Rule of thumb for coverage 1 13 Cu Yd covers100 sf 4rdquo depth

Know your Turf Type to Effectively Remove

Turf Type Dormant Season

Active Season

Growth form

Seeds Common Types

Kill Method

Cool Season

Winter

Summer

Small tuffs

Dwarf Tall Fescue (common locally) Perennial Ryegrass Annual Ryegrass Blue Grass

Sheet Mulch

Warm Season

Winter Summer

Creeping Stolons

Bermuda grass Zoysia grass St Augustine Grass Kikuyu grass

Solarization or Chemical Followed by Sheet Mulching

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods bull Herbicides

bull Cannot be killed with Chemicals when dormant bull Spray herbicides when actively growing bull Repeat application

bull Non-toxic herbicide products

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods

bull Complete Sod Removal bull Sod goes to landfill

cannot be recycled

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Contouring for Dry Stream

Step 5 Implementation Contouring

Contouring Landscape Fabric First Cobbles Added

Completed

Step 5 Implementation Sequence

Do It Yourself or Professional Contractor What is right for you bull Tradeoff Cost vs Labor + Time bull Option Be the General Contractor yourself Installation or Repair bull California Landscape Contractors Association (CLCA)

httpwwwclcasandiegoorg bull Certified Irrigation Professional wwwIrrigationorg bull Contractors State License Board (CSLB)

httpwwwcslbcagovConsumers bull YouTube Instructional Videos

Step 6 Maintenance Irrigation

Irrigation Maintenance bull Adjust run time for season

bull 1 Winter bull 2 Fall amp Spring bull 3 Summer

bull Check for leaks and fix leaks promptly bull Flush drip systems and check filters to

reduce clogging bull Adjust sprayheads to prevent

overspray on hardscape

Step 6 Maintenance Plants

Plant Maintenance

bull Amend soil with compost and mulch regularly bull Remove weeds bull Monitor plant health bull Minimize the use of

non- organic chemicals bull Start with a hard spray

of water bull Use insecticidal soap

or other non-toxic pest killer

QUESTIONS

Apply for the WaterSmart Landscape Makeover Series

httplandscapemakeoverwatersmartsdorg Presentation Slides at httpwwwwatersmartsdorgprogramswatersmart-landscape-design-homeowners-workshop

  • Slide Number 1
  • San Diego County Water Authority
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  • Before
  • After
  • Personal Goals
  • Slide Number 11
  • Why Remove Turf
  • Case Study 1
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  • WaterSmart Landscapes
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Design Process Overview
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Implementation Overview
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
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  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
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  • Water Uptake by Plant Roots
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
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  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
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  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Observations
  • Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
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  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
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  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Find Your Sunset Western Zone
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Plant Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Anatomy of an Irrigation System
  • Slide Number 131
  • Sprays Low Pressure
  • Sprays High Pressure
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PLANT FACTOR- represents the estimated percent or portion of supplemental water needed relative to the Eto value of particular location

Source Landscape Plants for California Gardens by Bob Perry

Step 1 Identify Your Landscape Target

Plant Selection

Turf

Natives amp Mediterranean Plants

Irrigation Efficiency

Obsolete Conventional Overhead Spray Heads

Medium Rotator Nozzles

High In-Line Drip emitters Bubblers

Step 1 Identify Your Landscape Target

Use Pages 8 and 9 in your Homeownerrsquos Guide

Step 1 Identify Your Landscape Target

Two Factors bull Irrigation Efficiency

bull Plant Selection

Basic Plot Plan A scale drawing of the property drawn in accurate proportion using a standard measurement to represent one foot

Legend N Arrow Scale 18rdquo = 1rdquo 14rdquo = 1rsquo 110rdquo= 1rsquo

Step 2 Create a Basic Plot Plan

Step 2 Create a Basic Plot Plan

Scales Architectural and Engineering

Standard Size Properties 14 Scale 14rdquo = 1rsquo or 1rdquo = 4rsquo 18 Scale 18rdquo = 1rsquo or 1rdquo = 8rsquo

Large Size Properties 110 Scale 1rdquo = 10rsquo 120 Scale 1rdquo = 20

Step 2 Create a Basic Plot Plan

Measure your property bull Start with one dominant point to measure from (ie a wall corner) bull Locate features that stay (walls hardscape trees fences etc) bull Alternate use outside source (Property Description Google Earth)

Step 2 Create a Basic Plot Plan

Using Graph Paper bull Select grid paper to match scale bull Draw in scale on grid paper bull Align ldquo0rdquo and measure bull Add Legend

bull Scale bull N arrow

frac14rdquo=1rsquo0rdquo

Step 2 Plot Plan Alternative

Without putting it on paper Flag Method bull Mark flags with selected

plants and size bull Place flags for each plant

Step 2 Plot Plan Alternative

Without putting it on paper Flag Method (contrsquod) bull Plan amp measure for

mature plants bull Rearrange as needed bull Count to create plant list bull Plant according to flags

Tecate Divide

What is a Watershed bull A watershed is the area of land

where all of the water that falls in it and drains off of it goes to a common outlet

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed

You live in a Watershed Benefits to Using a Watershed Approach to Landscaping

bull Improves environment bull Protects our waters bull Preserves our coast bull Reduces Beach Closures

from pollution bull Saves water in landscape bull Saves energy used in water

transport

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed

Your yard is a Mini-Watershed Map your drainage

bull Where does it flow from bull Where does it flow to bull Gutter Storm Drains Ocean

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed

Homework

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Soil Why Do We Care

bull Soil can cleanse water bull Soil can store water bull Soil influences everything related to water

bull Infiltration bull Holding capacity bull Movement bull Irrigation scheduling

bull Mineral

bull Organic

bull Pore Space

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

bull Mineral

bull Organic

bull Pore Space

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Soil Texture Particle

Type Water

Movement (Drainage)

Water Holding

Nutrient Holding

Sand Fast No No

Silt

Medium Medium Medium

Clay

Slow Yes once wet

Rich

Loam Mixture of all particle types

Medium

Yes

Yes

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Determining Soil Texture bull Soil Sampling Dig a hole

bull Remove mulch or surface matter bull Dig down approx 6rdquo bull Take sample from side of hole

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Determining Soil Texture bull ldquoThein Feel Testrdquo

bull Wet the soil sample to playdough consistency

bull Make a ball and poke it bull Does it fall apart bull Does it hold together

bull Squeeze a ribbon bull Less than 1 inch bull Between 1 inch and 2 inches bull More than 2 inches

bull Wet it excessively and feel it bull Is it slippery bull Is it gritty

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

bull Mineral

bull Organic

bull Pore Space

Sustainable Soil

bull Soil Food Web bull Organisms build soil bull Encourage them with

proper organic matter moisture oxygen etc

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Soil Food Web

Bacteria

Weeds

Nematodes

Fungi

Worms

Plants

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

bull Mineral

bull Organic

bull Pore Space

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Soil Aggregation bull Created by bacteria fungi and humic acid from organic matter bull Allows water

bull Infiltration percolation bull storage

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Water moves easily through soil with good structure

Soil Aggregation bull Creates soil pores which contain

OWL Oxyen Water Life

bull Purifies runoff water bull Creates water holding

capacity

Water Uptake by Plant Roots

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Organic Matter bull Reverses compaction bull Improves root penetration bull Improves plant success

Remediating Compaction

bull Add organic matter bull Build the health of the soil food web bull By the way hellip ADD ORGANIC MATTER

bull IN the ground Compost for Soil Amendment when planting

bull ON the ground Mulch after planting

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Compost Soil Amendment Mulch IN ground ON ground

Soil Amendment

bull Use compost when planting bull Small particles

usually less than frac14rdquo bull Mix compost with backfill soil

bull 30 most plants bull 15 natives in disturbed soil

bull Available in bags or bulk

Amending Soil with Compost

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Mulch bull Blanket over soil surface bull Continues to feed the soil as it breaks down bull Adds organic matter in areas already planted bull Prevents

bull Erosion bull Evaporation bull Weeds bull Compaction

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Mulch Types bull Longevity Wood chips or Bark bull Soil Building chipped tree trimmings or coarse compost

bull Varied particle sized bull Texture

bull Water passes through bull Holds in place on slopes and in wind

Brush or Composted Mulch Chipped Mulch Blended Mulch

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Mulch Application bull After planting lay 4rdquo layer on top of soil bull Leave open space around plant stem or crown bull Add additional mulch when areas are thin bull Rule of thumb

bull 1 14 CY covers about 100 sq ft at 4rdquo depth

Brush Mulch Chipped Mulch

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

How does your soil handle water bull Organic matter remediates compaction bull Percolation and infiltration effected by

bull Soil texture bull Soil aggregation bull Layers of compaction or rock

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Soil Drainage and Percolation Test (Homeownerrsquos Guide)

Day 1 1 Dig one cubic foot hole (12rdquox12rdquox12rdquo) 2 Fill the hole with water to saturate the soil 3 Let drain overnight

Day 2 1 Lay a stick over the hole 2 Refill the hole with water to the

level of the stick 3 Wait one hour 4 Measure how far the water level has

dropped to determine the infiltration rate per hour

Note Use the soil from the hole to do a worm count amp test the texture of your soil

Homework Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Soil Drainage Field Percolation Test Inches per Hr Drainage Solutions

Less than 1rdquo

Add organics Create mounds Select tolerant plants

1rdquo- 3rdquo

More than 4rdquo

Add organics Create mounds Select tolerant plants

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

First Flush bull First rain after dry period bull Washes off pollutants deposited

during dry period bull Discharge of higher concentrations

of pollutants in early part of a storm (relative to the later part of the storm)

bull 1000 SF roof has bull 372 gallons for 85 24 Hr Storm

at 6 inches of rainfall

bull Soil is important tool for management of First Flush

372 gallons

per 1000 SF 85 Storm

50 CF

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

First Flush Can the polluted water be cleaned

YES Healthy soil breaks down pollutants Can the water be utilized

YES It can be stored in bull Soil bull Rain Barrels bull Cisterns

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

First Seasonal Flush Subsequent Storm Event

Old Town San Diego

Storm Water Requirements for Water Quality Treatment You can be sustainable by incorporating features in your landscape plan such as

bull Rain barrels bull Dry stream beds with basins

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Design Capture Volume (DCV) Impermeable bull Roofs Concrete

Asphalt Grouted Pavers

Semi-permeable bull DG Cobble Gravel

Compacted Soil

Permeable bull Landscape areas

Amended or Mulched Soils

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

non-permeable

semi-permeable

permeable

Design Capture Volume (LID) bull Formula for on-site Design Capture Volume (DCV) for Runoff Factors 85th

percentile 24 Hr Storm

bull DCV = C x d x A x (43560 SFacre x 112 inft) DCV = C x d x A x 3630 conversion from acres to SF and to CF

bull DCV = Design Capture Volume in cubic feet bull C = Runoff Factors

Impermeable 09 Semi- permeable 03 Landscape areas 01

bull d = 85th Percentile Storm average regional 06

bull A = Tributary area in acres bull 43560 SF X 112 is conversion to CF

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

First Flush Techniques bull Keep water on site bull Slow-Store-Spread-Sink

bull Slow down the speed of the flow bull Store in basins bull Spread over wider area bull Sink into healthy soil

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

First Flush Techniques Pitfalls amp Problems

bull Drainage must be at least

5 -10rsquo from buildings and hardscape

bull Expansive clay soil bull Poor percolation

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

First Flush Techniques Dry Stream

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

10rsquo from hardscape

First Flush Techniques Dry Stream

bull Dry Stream

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

bull 10rsquo minimum from hardscape bull Optional permeable landscape fabric beneath rock

First Flush Techniques Rain Barrel bull Install with Diverter to control

overflow bull Be sure to plan for overflow if

not tied to drainage system bull Check WaterSmartSDOrg for

current incentives

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

First Flush Techniques Infiltration Trench

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

10rsquo from hardscape

First Flush Techniques Dry Well

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

10rsquo from hardscape

First Flush Techniques bull What Volume is needed Convert Gallons into Cubic Feet 372 Gallons from 6 Inch Rain Event 372 Gallons 748 = 50 Cubic Feet Depth of Storage Area in Inches = CF of Water divide (SF of Storage Area divide 12) Be aware of setbacks from buildings and impediments such as tree roots

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Observations

Site Observations bull Starting point of a successful design bull Take photos bull Assess existing situation

1 LID Conditions 2 Structural Conditions 3 Design Considerations 4 Growing Conditions

Landscape design and other design areas

bull Similarities bull Same basic elements amp principles

bull Differences bull Three-dimensional bull Living bull Seasonal amp ever changing

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Aesthetics Balance Symmetrical Balance

both sides even or visually identical - a mirror image Formal

Asymmetrical Balance

different-sized elements balance one another by having equal visual weight Informal

SYMMETRICAL BALANCE

ASYMMETRICAL BALANCE

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Proportion

bull Relative size of objects within the composition Large tree can make a house appear smaller

bull Most SoCal homes are out of scale to their lots

Aesthetics Proportion

Plantings may grow out of scale

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Color Most powerful of art elements Establish harmony

bull Soothing low contrast monochromatic cool bull Energizing contrast complimentary warm

SECONDARY COLORS PRIMARY COLORS TERTIARY COLORS

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Color Simple Color Harmony

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Contrast bull Provides interest and impact bull Creates Focal Points and catches the eye bull Contrast plant textures values and colors

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Unity bull Provides cohesive calm bull Repeat plant selections throughout the plan

including both sides of driveway

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Curb Appeal Billboard Effect bull Groups or drifts of plants catch the moving eye bull High contrast bull Simple

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Curb Appeal Path to the door bull Direct line of sight

or visual cues bull Generous path

welcomes guests bull No over grown areas

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Curb Appeal Path to the door bull Direct line of sight

or visual cues bull Generous path

welcomes guests bull No over grown areas

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Plant Functions in Design Climate Mitigation

bull Tradeoffs bull Deciduous Evergreen bull View vs Temperature

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Euphorbia cotinifolia Caribbean Copper Plant

Plant Functions in Design Security bull Thorns as a

deterrent

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Plant Functions in Design Privacy

bull Screen ugly views or create privacy bull Pick a cultivar that doesnrsquot need frequent pruning

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Podocarpus macrophyllus maki Shubby Yew

Pittosporum tenufolium lsquoSilver Sheenrsquo

Explore Design as 2 parts

bull Shaping Spaces bull How will you use the space

bull space arrangement location of major elements bull Design in 3D bull Form follows Function

bull Planting design bull How the space is filled with plants for effective

design

Step 4 Design Functional Design

How will you use your space Is your space an Outdoor Room a Passageway or a Garden

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Outdoor Rooms bull Walls

bull Do NOT need to be solid to create sense of enclosure

bull Floor bull Flagstone DG mulch

or groundcover

bull Ceilings bull can be canopies or arbors

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Passageway bull Way-finding or easy to follow bull Open path for curb appeal bull ldquoPeek-a-viewrdquo for mystery

Step 4 Design Functional Design

View Garden bull Enjoy from a distance bull Treat as a canvas bull Include paths for maintenance amp strolling

Step 4 Design Functional Design

View Garden Borrowed Views

Step 4 Design Functional Design

View Garden Created Views

bull Use an accent feature to create a focal point

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Design in 3D Create vertical dimension with

bull Layered planting

Background 6rsquo+ Middleground 4rsquo+-

Foreground 0-12rdquo

for islands

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function bull How will the space be used

bull What activities will occur there bull Active Uses

cooking eating entertaining sports play pool pets food bull Passive Uses

resting meditation viewing bull Does the current layout ldquoworkrdquo or does it need to

change to be more functional bull Lose the bed lines

bull Donrsquot think of your planting bed as a separate area hellip plan the entire space

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Create a Functional Bubble Plan bull Think

bull How the space could be used NOT how it IS used

bull Will it be an outdoor room garden or pathway

bull Do you want add bull Seating areas bull Pathways through

planting ldquoislandsrdquo bull Meander through your

yardslope with a circular route

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Think outside the box

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Create a Functional Bubble Plan bull Think How the space could be used NOT how it IS used

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Is it an Outdoor Room

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

An Outdoor Room with a dry stream bed

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Is it a Passageway

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Is it a Garden

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape Create a Planting Area Bubble Plan

bull Show basic planting areas bull Locate planting heights of

bull High bull Medium bull Low

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape Complete your Functional Bubble Plan

bull Sketch circulation paths and gathering areas

bull Show planting areas and height Create your Hardscape Plan

bull Check hardscape in place and correct bull Add desired elements

Include bull Hardscape walkways drive walls

patios etc bull Fences and walls bull Elements fountains pots arbors

rocks etc bull Planting areas

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Creating Your Plant Palette bull How to Choose

bull What do you like bull Climate appropriate bull Place appropriate bull Does it fill a design function

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Climate Appropriate Plants Leaves are

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Leathery Small

Silvery Solar tracking

Climate Appropriate Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes Homeownerrsquos Guide and Notebook

bull Mediterranean bull Asian bull Tropical bull Contemporary bull Native bull Shade bull Groundcover options

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Mediterranean

CC BY 20 Karen Roe

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Lavender Rosemary

Olives

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Asian

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Iris douglasiana Dietes African Iris Nandina

Juniperus Juniper

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Tropical

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Lantana Alstroemeria

Strelitzia Bird of Paradise Euphorbia milii Crown of Thorns

Bromeliads

Plumeria

Bougainvillea Geraniums Bird of Paradise

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Contemporary

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Anigozanthos Kangaroo Paw Assorted Succulents

Fire Sticks Kalanchoe thyrisifolia Agave Attenuata

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

California Natives

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Heteromeles arbutifolia Toyon

Romneya coulteri Matilija Poppy

Epilobium California Fushia

Saliva clevelandii Cleveland Sage

A note about Natives hellip WaterSmart Plant Palettes

California Natives bull Adapted for our climate soils bull Provide habitat and attract wildlife

Native plants need

bull Little or no summer water bull Little or no fertilizer bull No pesticides bull Less maintenance

Some native plants are summer deciduous

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Shade Plants for Dry Areas (See Notebook)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Bromeliads Clivia Dianella variegata Schefflera arboricola variegata

Walkable Groundcover Options Dymondia margaretae (Silver Carpet)

Lippia nodiflora (Kurapia)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Flat Green Groundcover Options Fragaria chiloensis (Beach Strawberry)

Achillea millefolium (Yarrow)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Mature Size Plant Research the ldquoFinished Sizerdquo

Agave americana marginata

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Mature Size Plant Pick the right size cultivar for the right place

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Carissa macrocarpa Natal Plum Species lsquoBoxwood Beautyrsquo lsquoGreen Carpetrsquo

8rsquo x 8rsquo 2rsquo x 2rsquo 1rsquo ndash 1 frac12rsquo x 4rsquo

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Growing Conditions Exposure

bull Soil type bull Drainage

Full Shade Full Sun

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Water Requirements Water Use Landscape Coefficient of Landscape Species WUCOLS South Coastal South Inland

Plant Search httpucanredusitesWUCOLSPlant_Search_Instructions

Escondido Rancho Bernardo San Marcos Poway Lakeside Ramona

San Diego Chula Vista Del Mar La Jolla Carlsbad Oceanside Vista El Cajon

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant

WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant

Sunset Western Garden Book Specific Plant Info bull Water usage bull Mature Size bull Cultivars bull Growing conditions

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Find Your Sunset Western Zone Zone 24

bull Mild maritime climate mild winters cool summers rarely freezes

Zone 23 bull Warmer than Zone 24

usually frost-free Zone 21

bull A mix of maritime amp continental influence colder in winter

httpwwwsunsetcomgardenclimate-zonessunset-climate-zone-san-diego-area-00418000067314

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant Sunset Western Garden Book Specific Plant Info bull Water usage bull Mature Size bull Cultivars bull Growing requirements

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Explore Design as 2 parts Physical site design

bull How the space is arranged location of major elements

Planting design and placement bull How the space is filled with plants for effective design

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Putting It Together Size your plants bull Draw at Mature Size to match Bubble Diagram bull Avoid overplanting bull Allow room to grow bull Understand you may

need to edit and thin later

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Putting It Together Hydrozoning bull Group plants with like water needs together

according to irrigation zone bull Do not put water needy plants next to low-water

plants bull Research

bull Water Use Classification of Landscape Species (WUCOLS) rating

bull Plant palettes bull Sunset Western

Step 4 Design Plant Placement

Remember Drawing in Scale Accurate proportion using a standard measurement to represent one foot

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale bull Determine the mature size of the plant bull Use the mature size bull Find appropriate circle

on template

bull Example bull Bush is 3rsquo at maturity bull In 14 scale use 34rdquo

diameter circle

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale bull Pencil in the plants for your space bull At 14rdquo scale = 1rsquo- 0rdquo

bull 3rsquo diameter shrub drawn as 34rdquo diameter circle

bull 12rsquo canopy tree drawn as 3rdquo diameter circle

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Anatomy of an Irrigation System

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Pressure Test bull Use meter on last head on valve

bull Range should be between 25 psi and 40 psi

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Pressure Regulation

At the point of connection (POC) At the head At the valve

Sprays Low Pressure

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Donuts formed by poor coverage

Sprays High Pressure

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Misting

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Overhead or Drip

Choose Overhead Spray for bull Large areas of turf replacement ground cover

(ie dymondia Beach Strawberry etc) bull The existing overhead system has good existing

coverage Choose Drip for bull Small oddly shaped planting areas bull Mixing of plants with differing water requirements in

the same valve area

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of Efficient Overhead Spray bull Simple to retrofit existing spray hardware bull Can match precipitation rate of drip bull Simpler to troubleshoot than drip bull May provide better coverage for groundcover

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of Drip Systems bull Drip is the most efficient

irrigation delivery type

bull Reduces weed growth by targeted water application

bull Prevents runoff and erosion

bull Low precipitation rate

bull No trenching means less digging

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of In-Line Drip Emitters

bull Provide consistent precipitation rate throughout line

bull Less prone to clogging and damage than micro spray

bull Easy to install

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Filters

At the head At the valve

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Drip Retrofit Systems bull Replace existing pop-ups with

retrofit such as Rainbird R-1800

bull Use subsurface tubing with emitter valves not micro spray and 14rdquospaghetti lines

bull Cover with mulch

Step 4 Design Irrigation

In-line Drip

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Irrigation Plan bull Create an irrigation plan based on your completed planting

plan and hydrozones bull Select a category of irrigation (rotor drip etchellip) bull Prepare a materials list and fill in spaces on your legend

(components and quantity)

Step 4 Design Irrigation

What is a Controller Program

bull A set of instructions stored in the controller

bull Different irrigation schedules bull Irrigation days ndash how often bull Start times ndash at what time bull Water times ndash how long

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Water Efficient Control Equipment bull Smart Controllers bull Rain and ETo Sensors bull Moisture Sensors

Smart Controllers Moisture Sensors

Rain and ETo Sensors

How much water does your landscape need

hellip It depends

Step 4 Design Irrigation

bull Soil Texture bull Precipitation Rate bull Plant Demand

Irrigation Scheduling Internet BeWaterWisecom

Step 4 Design Irrigation

1 Prepare the site

bull Cut down tall weeds bull Remove woody or invasive plants bull (warm season turf) bull Flag sprinkler heads bull Soak the area with water

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

2 Edging Mounding amp Contouring

bull Make room for the mulch Cut lawn 12 inches away from concrete to 3rdquo below concrete level

bull Create mounds with removed sod by facing turf side down or discard removed sod

bull Grade as needed

Manual ldquoGrubbingrdquo Gas Powered

Sod Cutter

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

3 Ensure Irrigation of Trees and Large plants bull Add bubblers or drip irrigation if needed

In-line drip irrigation can be expanded as tree grows Bubbler Head Drip Irrigation

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

4 Plant Large Plants bull 5 gallon and larger

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

5 Add a weed barrier bull NOT weed cloth (except under rock) bull Newspaper or cardboard bull Overlap by 6-8 inches bull Cover all ground except where

there are plants

Paper amp Cardboard Weed Barrier Do NOT use weed cloth

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Notify your neighbors first

Weed Barrier Newspaper amp Cardboard

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

6 Layer bull 1-2rdquo of compost bull 4-5rdquo of Soil Building Mulch (tree trimmerrsquos chipped etc) bull Pull compost and mulch away from plant crowns and trunks

Timing bull Traditional Allow 3 - 5 months

for composting to complete process then plant

bull Fast Plant before completion by digging through layers

Sheet Mulching

(4rdquo+)

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

bull Rule of thumb for coverage 1 13 Cu Yd covers100 sf 4rdquo depth

Know your Turf Type to Effectively Remove

Turf Type Dormant Season

Active Season

Growth form

Seeds Common Types

Kill Method

Cool Season

Winter

Summer

Small tuffs

Dwarf Tall Fescue (common locally) Perennial Ryegrass Annual Ryegrass Blue Grass

Sheet Mulch

Warm Season

Winter Summer

Creeping Stolons

Bermuda grass Zoysia grass St Augustine Grass Kikuyu grass

Solarization or Chemical Followed by Sheet Mulching

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods bull Herbicides

bull Cannot be killed with Chemicals when dormant bull Spray herbicides when actively growing bull Repeat application

bull Non-toxic herbicide products

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods

bull Complete Sod Removal bull Sod goes to landfill

cannot be recycled

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Contouring for Dry Stream

Step 5 Implementation Contouring

Contouring Landscape Fabric First Cobbles Added

Completed

Step 5 Implementation Sequence

Do It Yourself or Professional Contractor What is right for you bull Tradeoff Cost vs Labor + Time bull Option Be the General Contractor yourself Installation or Repair bull California Landscape Contractors Association (CLCA)

httpwwwclcasandiegoorg bull Certified Irrigation Professional wwwIrrigationorg bull Contractors State License Board (CSLB)

httpwwwcslbcagovConsumers bull YouTube Instructional Videos

Step 6 Maintenance Irrigation

Irrigation Maintenance bull Adjust run time for season

bull 1 Winter bull 2 Fall amp Spring bull 3 Summer

bull Check for leaks and fix leaks promptly bull Flush drip systems and check filters to

reduce clogging bull Adjust sprayheads to prevent

overspray on hardscape

Step 6 Maintenance Plants

Plant Maintenance

bull Amend soil with compost and mulch regularly bull Remove weeds bull Monitor plant health bull Minimize the use of

non- organic chemicals bull Start with a hard spray

of water bull Use insecticidal soap

or other non-toxic pest killer

QUESTIONS

Apply for the WaterSmart Landscape Makeover Series

httplandscapemakeoverwatersmartsdorg Presentation Slides at httpwwwwatersmartsdorgprogramswatersmart-landscape-design-homeowners-workshop

  • Slide Number 1
  • San Diego County Water Authority
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  • Before
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  • Personal Goals
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  • Why Remove Turf
  • Case Study 1
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  • WaterSmart Landscapes
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Design Process Overview
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Implementation Overview
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
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  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
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  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
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  • Water Uptake by Plant Roots
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
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  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Observations
  • Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
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  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
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  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
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  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Find Your Sunset Western Zone
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Plant Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
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  • Anatomy of an Irrigation System
  • Slide Number 131
  • Sprays Low Pressure
  • Sprays High Pressure
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Irrigation Efficiency

Obsolete Conventional Overhead Spray Heads

Medium Rotator Nozzles

High In-Line Drip emitters Bubblers

Step 1 Identify Your Landscape Target

Use Pages 8 and 9 in your Homeownerrsquos Guide

Step 1 Identify Your Landscape Target

Two Factors bull Irrigation Efficiency

bull Plant Selection

Basic Plot Plan A scale drawing of the property drawn in accurate proportion using a standard measurement to represent one foot

Legend N Arrow Scale 18rdquo = 1rdquo 14rdquo = 1rsquo 110rdquo= 1rsquo

Step 2 Create a Basic Plot Plan

Step 2 Create a Basic Plot Plan

Scales Architectural and Engineering

Standard Size Properties 14 Scale 14rdquo = 1rsquo or 1rdquo = 4rsquo 18 Scale 18rdquo = 1rsquo or 1rdquo = 8rsquo

Large Size Properties 110 Scale 1rdquo = 10rsquo 120 Scale 1rdquo = 20

Step 2 Create a Basic Plot Plan

Measure your property bull Start with one dominant point to measure from (ie a wall corner) bull Locate features that stay (walls hardscape trees fences etc) bull Alternate use outside source (Property Description Google Earth)

Step 2 Create a Basic Plot Plan

Using Graph Paper bull Select grid paper to match scale bull Draw in scale on grid paper bull Align ldquo0rdquo and measure bull Add Legend

bull Scale bull N arrow

frac14rdquo=1rsquo0rdquo

Step 2 Plot Plan Alternative

Without putting it on paper Flag Method bull Mark flags with selected

plants and size bull Place flags for each plant

Step 2 Plot Plan Alternative

Without putting it on paper Flag Method (contrsquod) bull Plan amp measure for

mature plants bull Rearrange as needed bull Count to create plant list bull Plant according to flags

Tecate Divide

What is a Watershed bull A watershed is the area of land

where all of the water that falls in it and drains off of it goes to a common outlet

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed

You live in a Watershed Benefits to Using a Watershed Approach to Landscaping

bull Improves environment bull Protects our waters bull Preserves our coast bull Reduces Beach Closures

from pollution bull Saves water in landscape bull Saves energy used in water

transport

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed

Your yard is a Mini-Watershed Map your drainage

bull Where does it flow from bull Where does it flow to bull Gutter Storm Drains Ocean

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed

Homework

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Soil Why Do We Care

bull Soil can cleanse water bull Soil can store water bull Soil influences everything related to water

bull Infiltration bull Holding capacity bull Movement bull Irrigation scheduling

bull Mineral

bull Organic

bull Pore Space

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

bull Mineral

bull Organic

bull Pore Space

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Soil Texture Particle

Type Water

Movement (Drainage)

Water Holding

Nutrient Holding

Sand Fast No No

Silt

Medium Medium Medium

Clay

Slow Yes once wet

Rich

Loam Mixture of all particle types

Medium

Yes

Yes

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Determining Soil Texture bull Soil Sampling Dig a hole

bull Remove mulch or surface matter bull Dig down approx 6rdquo bull Take sample from side of hole

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Determining Soil Texture bull ldquoThein Feel Testrdquo

bull Wet the soil sample to playdough consistency

bull Make a ball and poke it bull Does it fall apart bull Does it hold together

bull Squeeze a ribbon bull Less than 1 inch bull Between 1 inch and 2 inches bull More than 2 inches

bull Wet it excessively and feel it bull Is it slippery bull Is it gritty

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

bull Mineral

bull Organic

bull Pore Space

Sustainable Soil

bull Soil Food Web bull Organisms build soil bull Encourage them with

proper organic matter moisture oxygen etc

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Soil Food Web

Bacteria

Weeds

Nematodes

Fungi

Worms

Plants

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

bull Mineral

bull Organic

bull Pore Space

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Soil Aggregation bull Created by bacteria fungi and humic acid from organic matter bull Allows water

bull Infiltration percolation bull storage

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Water moves easily through soil with good structure

Soil Aggregation bull Creates soil pores which contain

OWL Oxyen Water Life

bull Purifies runoff water bull Creates water holding

capacity

Water Uptake by Plant Roots

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Organic Matter bull Reverses compaction bull Improves root penetration bull Improves plant success

Remediating Compaction

bull Add organic matter bull Build the health of the soil food web bull By the way hellip ADD ORGANIC MATTER

bull IN the ground Compost for Soil Amendment when planting

bull ON the ground Mulch after planting

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Compost Soil Amendment Mulch IN ground ON ground

Soil Amendment

bull Use compost when planting bull Small particles

usually less than frac14rdquo bull Mix compost with backfill soil

bull 30 most plants bull 15 natives in disturbed soil

bull Available in bags or bulk

Amending Soil with Compost

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Mulch bull Blanket over soil surface bull Continues to feed the soil as it breaks down bull Adds organic matter in areas already planted bull Prevents

bull Erosion bull Evaporation bull Weeds bull Compaction

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Mulch Types bull Longevity Wood chips or Bark bull Soil Building chipped tree trimmings or coarse compost

bull Varied particle sized bull Texture

bull Water passes through bull Holds in place on slopes and in wind

Brush or Composted Mulch Chipped Mulch Blended Mulch

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Mulch Application bull After planting lay 4rdquo layer on top of soil bull Leave open space around plant stem or crown bull Add additional mulch when areas are thin bull Rule of thumb

bull 1 14 CY covers about 100 sq ft at 4rdquo depth

Brush Mulch Chipped Mulch

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

How does your soil handle water bull Organic matter remediates compaction bull Percolation and infiltration effected by

bull Soil texture bull Soil aggregation bull Layers of compaction or rock

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Soil Drainage and Percolation Test (Homeownerrsquos Guide)

Day 1 1 Dig one cubic foot hole (12rdquox12rdquox12rdquo) 2 Fill the hole with water to saturate the soil 3 Let drain overnight

Day 2 1 Lay a stick over the hole 2 Refill the hole with water to the

level of the stick 3 Wait one hour 4 Measure how far the water level has

dropped to determine the infiltration rate per hour

Note Use the soil from the hole to do a worm count amp test the texture of your soil

Homework Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Soil Drainage Field Percolation Test Inches per Hr Drainage Solutions

Less than 1rdquo

Add organics Create mounds Select tolerant plants

1rdquo- 3rdquo

More than 4rdquo

Add organics Create mounds Select tolerant plants

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

First Flush bull First rain after dry period bull Washes off pollutants deposited

during dry period bull Discharge of higher concentrations

of pollutants in early part of a storm (relative to the later part of the storm)

bull 1000 SF roof has bull 372 gallons for 85 24 Hr Storm

at 6 inches of rainfall

bull Soil is important tool for management of First Flush

372 gallons

per 1000 SF 85 Storm

50 CF

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

First Flush Can the polluted water be cleaned

YES Healthy soil breaks down pollutants Can the water be utilized

YES It can be stored in bull Soil bull Rain Barrels bull Cisterns

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

First Seasonal Flush Subsequent Storm Event

Old Town San Diego

Storm Water Requirements for Water Quality Treatment You can be sustainable by incorporating features in your landscape plan such as

bull Rain barrels bull Dry stream beds with basins

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Design Capture Volume (DCV) Impermeable bull Roofs Concrete

Asphalt Grouted Pavers

Semi-permeable bull DG Cobble Gravel

Compacted Soil

Permeable bull Landscape areas

Amended or Mulched Soils

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

non-permeable

semi-permeable

permeable

Design Capture Volume (LID) bull Formula for on-site Design Capture Volume (DCV) for Runoff Factors 85th

percentile 24 Hr Storm

bull DCV = C x d x A x (43560 SFacre x 112 inft) DCV = C x d x A x 3630 conversion from acres to SF and to CF

bull DCV = Design Capture Volume in cubic feet bull C = Runoff Factors

Impermeable 09 Semi- permeable 03 Landscape areas 01

bull d = 85th Percentile Storm average regional 06

bull A = Tributary area in acres bull 43560 SF X 112 is conversion to CF

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

First Flush Techniques bull Keep water on site bull Slow-Store-Spread-Sink

bull Slow down the speed of the flow bull Store in basins bull Spread over wider area bull Sink into healthy soil

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

First Flush Techniques Pitfalls amp Problems

bull Drainage must be at least

5 -10rsquo from buildings and hardscape

bull Expansive clay soil bull Poor percolation

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

First Flush Techniques Dry Stream

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

10rsquo from hardscape

First Flush Techniques Dry Stream

bull Dry Stream

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

bull 10rsquo minimum from hardscape bull Optional permeable landscape fabric beneath rock

First Flush Techniques Rain Barrel bull Install with Diverter to control

overflow bull Be sure to plan for overflow if

not tied to drainage system bull Check WaterSmartSDOrg for

current incentives

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

First Flush Techniques Infiltration Trench

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

10rsquo from hardscape

First Flush Techniques Dry Well

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

10rsquo from hardscape

First Flush Techniques bull What Volume is needed Convert Gallons into Cubic Feet 372 Gallons from 6 Inch Rain Event 372 Gallons 748 = 50 Cubic Feet Depth of Storage Area in Inches = CF of Water divide (SF of Storage Area divide 12) Be aware of setbacks from buildings and impediments such as tree roots

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Observations

Site Observations bull Starting point of a successful design bull Take photos bull Assess existing situation

1 LID Conditions 2 Structural Conditions 3 Design Considerations 4 Growing Conditions

Landscape design and other design areas

bull Similarities bull Same basic elements amp principles

bull Differences bull Three-dimensional bull Living bull Seasonal amp ever changing

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Aesthetics Balance Symmetrical Balance

both sides even or visually identical - a mirror image Formal

Asymmetrical Balance

different-sized elements balance one another by having equal visual weight Informal

SYMMETRICAL BALANCE

ASYMMETRICAL BALANCE

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Proportion

bull Relative size of objects within the composition Large tree can make a house appear smaller

bull Most SoCal homes are out of scale to their lots

Aesthetics Proportion

Plantings may grow out of scale

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Color Most powerful of art elements Establish harmony

bull Soothing low contrast monochromatic cool bull Energizing contrast complimentary warm

SECONDARY COLORS PRIMARY COLORS TERTIARY COLORS

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Color Simple Color Harmony

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Contrast bull Provides interest and impact bull Creates Focal Points and catches the eye bull Contrast plant textures values and colors

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Unity bull Provides cohesive calm bull Repeat plant selections throughout the plan

including both sides of driveway

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Curb Appeal Billboard Effect bull Groups or drifts of plants catch the moving eye bull High contrast bull Simple

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Curb Appeal Path to the door bull Direct line of sight

or visual cues bull Generous path

welcomes guests bull No over grown areas

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Curb Appeal Path to the door bull Direct line of sight

or visual cues bull Generous path

welcomes guests bull No over grown areas

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Plant Functions in Design Climate Mitigation

bull Tradeoffs bull Deciduous Evergreen bull View vs Temperature

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Euphorbia cotinifolia Caribbean Copper Plant

Plant Functions in Design Security bull Thorns as a

deterrent

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Plant Functions in Design Privacy

bull Screen ugly views or create privacy bull Pick a cultivar that doesnrsquot need frequent pruning

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Podocarpus macrophyllus maki Shubby Yew

Pittosporum tenufolium lsquoSilver Sheenrsquo

Explore Design as 2 parts

bull Shaping Spaces bull How will you use the space

bull space arrangement location of major elements bull Design in 3D bull Form follows Function

bull Planting design bull How the space is filled with plants for effective

design

Step 4 Design Functional Design

How will you use your space Is your space an Outdoor Room a Passageway or a Garden

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Outdoor Rooms bull Walls

bull Do NOT need to be solid to create sense of enclosure

bull Floor bull Flagstone DG mulch

or groundcover

bull Ceilings bull can be canopies or arbors

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Passageway bull Way-finding or easy to follow bull Open path for curb appeal bull ldquoPeek-a-viewrdquo for mystery

Step 4 Design Functional Design

View Garden bull Enjoy from a distance bull Treat as a canvas bull Include paths for maintenance amp strolling

Step 4 Design Functional Design

View Garden Borrowed Views

Step 4 Design Functional Design

View Garden Created Views

bull Use an accent feature to create a focal point

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Design in 3D Create vertical dimension with

bull Layered planting

Background 6rsquo+ Middleground 4rsquo+-

Foreground 0-12rdquo

for islands

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function bull How will the space be used

bull What activities will occur there bull Active Uses

cooking eating entertaining sports play pool pets food bull Passive Uses

resting meditation viewing bull Does the current layout ldquoworkrdquo or does it need to

change to be more functional bull Lose the bed lines

bull Donrsquot think of your planting bed as a separate area hellip plan the entire space

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Create a Functional Bubble Plan bull Think

bull How the space could be used NOT how it IS used

bull Will it be an outdoor room garden or pathway

bull Do you want add bull Seating areas bull Pathways through

planting ldquoislandsrdquo bull Meander through your

yardslope with a circular route

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Think outside the box

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Create a Functional Bubble Plan bull Think How the space could be used NOT how it IS used

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Is it an Outdoor Room

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

An Outdoor Room with a dry stream bed

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Is it a Passageway

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Is it a Garden

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape Create a Planting Area Bubble Plan

bull Show basic planting areas bull Locate planting heights of

bull High bull Medium bull Low

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape Complete your Functional Bubble Plan

bull Sketch circulation paths and gathering areas

bull Show planting areas and height Create your Hardscape Plan

bull Check hardscape in place and correct bull Add desired elements

Include bull Hardscape walkways drive walls

patios etc bull Fences and walls bull Elements fountains pots arbors

rocks etc bull Planting areas

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Creating Your Plant Palette bull How to Choose

bull What do you like bull Climate appropriate bull Place appropriate bull Does it fill a design function

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Climate Appropriate Plants Leaves are

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Leathery Small

Silvery Solar tracking

Climate Appropriate Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes Homeownerrsquos Guide and Notebook

bull Mediterranean bull Asian bull Tropical bull Contemporary bull Native bull Shade bull Groundcover options

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Mediterranean

CC BY 20 Karen Roe

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Lavender Rosemary

Olives

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Asian

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Iris douglasiana Dietes African Iris Nandina

Juniperus Juniper

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Tropical

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Lantana Alstroemeria

Strelitzia Bird of Paradise Euphorbia milii Crown of Thorns

Bromeliads

Plumeria

Bougainvillea Geraniums Bird of Paradise

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Contemporary

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Anigozanthos Kangaroo Paw Assorted Succulents

Fire Sticks Kalanchoe thyrisifolia Agave Attenuata

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

California Natives

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Heteromeles arbutifolia Toyon

Romneya coulteri Matilija Poppy

Epilobium California Fushia

Saliva clevelandii Cleveland Sage

A note about Natives hellip WaterSmart Plant Palettes

California Natives bull Adapted for our climate soils bull Provide habitat and attract wildlife

Native plants need

bull Little or no summer water bull Little or no fertilizer bull No pesticides bull Less maintenance

Some native plants are summer deciduous

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Shade Plants for Dry Areas (See Notebook)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Bromeliads Clivia Dianella variegata Schefflera arboricola variegata

Walkable Groundcover Options Dymondia margaretae (Silver Carpet)

Lippia nodiflora (Kurapia)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Flat Green Groundcover Options Fragaria chiloensis (Beach Strawberry)

Achillea millefolium (Yarrow)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Mature Size Plant Research the ldquoFinished Sizerdquo

Agave americana marginata

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Mature Size Plant Pick the right size cultivar for the right place

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Carissa macrocarpa Natal Plum Species lsquoBoxwood Beautyrsquo lsquoGreen Carpetrsquo

8rsquo x 8rsquo 2rsquo x 2rsquo 1rsquo ndash 1 frac12rsquo x 4rsquo

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Growing Conditions Exposure

bull Soil type bull Drainage

Full Shade Full Sun

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Water Requirements Water Use Landscape Coefficient of Landscape Species WUCOLS South Coastal South Inland

Plant Search httpucanredusitesWUCOLSPlant_Search_Instructions

Escondido Rancho Bernardo San Marcos Poway Lakeside Ramona

San Diego Chula Vista Del Mar La Jolla Carlsbad Oceanside Vista El Cajon

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant

WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant

Sunset Western Garden Book Specific Plant Info bull Water usage bull Mature Size bull Cultivars bull Growing conditions

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Find Your Sunset Western Zone Zone 24

bull Mild maritime climate mild winters cool summers rarely freezes

Zone 23 bull Warmer than Zone 24

usually frost-free Zone 21

bull A mix of maritime amp continental influence colder in winter

httpwwwsunsetcomgardenclimate-zonessunset-climate-zone-san-diego-area-00418000067314

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant Sunset Western Garden Book Specific Plant Info bull Water usage bull Mature Size bull Cultivars bull Growing requirements

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Explore Design as 2 parts Physical site design

bull How the space is arranged location of major elements

Planting design and placement bull How the space is filled with plants for effective design

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Putting It Together Size your plants bull Draw at Mature Size to match Bubble Diagram bull Avoid overplanting bull Allow room to grow bull Understand you may

need to edit and thin later

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Putting It Together Hydrozoning bull Group plants with like water needs together

according to irrigation zone bull Do not put water needy plants next to low-water

plants bull Research

bull Water Use Classification of Landscape Species (WUCOLS) rating

bull Plant palettes bull Sunset Western

Step 4 Design Plant Placement

Remember Drawing in Scale Accurate proportion using a standard measurement to represent one foot

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale bull Determine the mature size of the plant bull Use the mature size bull Find appropriate circle

on template

bull Example bull Bush is 3rsquo at maturity bull In 14 scale use 34rdquo

diameter circle

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale bull Pencil in the plants for your space bull At 14rdquo scale = 1rsquo- 0rdquo

bull 3rsquo diameter shrub drawn as 34rdquo diameter circle

bull 12rsquo canopy tree drawn as 3rdquo diameter circle

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Anatomy of an Irrigation System

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Pressure Test bull Use meter on last head on valve

bull Range should be between 25 psi and 40 psi

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Pressure Regulation

At the point of connection (POC) At the head At the valve

Sprays Low Pressure

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Donuts formed by poor coverage

Sprays High Pressure

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Misting

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Overhead or Drip

Choose Overhead Spray for bull Large areas of turf replacement ground cover

(ie dymondia Beach Strawberry etc) bull The existing overhead system has good existing

coverage Choose Drip for bull Small oddly shaped planting areas bull Mixing of plants with differing water requirements in

the same valve area

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of Efficient Overhead Spray bull Simple to retrofit existing spray hardware bull Can match precipitation rate of drip bull Simpler to troubleshoot than drip bull May provide better coverage for groundcover

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of Drip Systems bull Drip is the most efficient

irrigation delivery type

bull Reduces weed growth by targeted water application

bull Prevents runoff and erosion

bull Low precipitation rate

bull No trenching means less digging

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of In-Line Drip Emitters

bull Provide consistent precipitation rate throughout line

bull Less prone to clogging and damage than micro spray

bull Easy to install

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Filters

At the head At the valve

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Drip Retrofit Systems bull Replace existing pop-ups with

retrofit such as Rainbird R-1800

bull Use subsurface tubing with emitter valves not micro spray and 14rdquospaghetti lines

bull Cover with mulch

Step 4 Design Irrigation

In-line Drip

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Irrigation Plan bull Create an irrigation plan based on your completed planting

plan and hydrozones bull Select a category of irrigation (rotor drip etchellip) bull Prepare a materials list and fill in spaces on your legend

(components and quantity)

Step 4 Design Irrigation

What is a Controller Program

bull A set of instructions stored in the controller

bull Different irrigation schedules bull Irrigation days ndash how often bull Start times ndash at what time bull Water times ndash how long

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Water Efficient Control Equipment bull Smart Controllers bull Rain and ETo Sensors bull Moisture Sensors

Smart Controllers Moisture Sensors

Rain and ETo Sensors

How much water does your landscape need

hellip It depends

Step 4 Design Irrigation

bull Soil Texture bull Precipitation Rate bull Plant Demand

Irrigation Scheduling Internet BeWaterWisecom

Step 4 Design Irrigation

1 Prepare the site

bull Cut down tall weeds bull Remove woody or invasive plants bull (warm season turf) bull Flag sprinkler heads bull Soak the area with water

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

2 Edging Mounding amp Contouring

bull Make room for the mulch Cut lawn 12 inches away from concrete to 3rdquo below concrete level

bull Create mounds with removed sod by facing turf side down or discard removed sod

bull Grade as needed

Manual ldquoGrubbingrdquo Gas Powered

Sod Cutter

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

3 Ensure Irrigation of Trees and Large plants bull Add bubblers or drip irrigation if needed

In-line drip irrigation can be expanded as tree grows Bubbler Head Drip Irrigation

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

4 Plant Large Plants bull 5 gallon and larger

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

5 Add a weed barrier bull NOT weed cloth (except under rock) bull Newspaper or cardboard bull Overlap by 6-8 inches bull Cover all ground except where

there are plants

Paper amp Cardboard Weed Barrier Do NOT use weed cloth

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Notify your neighbors first

Weed Barrier Newspaper amp Cardboard

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

6 Layer bull 1-2rdquo of compost bull 4-5rdquo of Soil Building Mulch (tree trimmerrsquos chipped etc) bull Pull compost and mulch away from plant crowns and trunks

Timing bull Traditional Allow 3 - 5 months

for composting to complete process then plant

bull Fast Plant before completion by digging through layers

Sheet Mulching

(4rdquo+)

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

bull Rule of thumb for coverage 1 13 Cu Yd covers100 sf 4rdquo depth

Know your Turf Type to Effectively Remove

Turf Type Dormant Season

Active Season

Growth form

Seeds Common Types

Kill Method

Cool Season

Winter

Summer

Small tuffs

Dwarf Tall Fescue (common locally) Perennial Ryegrass Annual Ryegrass Blue Grass

Sheet Mulch

Warm Season

Winter Summer

Creeping Stolons

Bermuda grass Zoysia grass St Augustine Grass Kikuyu grass

Solarization or Chemical Followed by Sheet Mulching

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods bull Herbicides

bull Cannot be killed with Chemicals when dormant bull Spray herbicides when actively growing bull Repeat application

bull Non-toxic herbicide products

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods

bull Complete Sod Removal bull Sod goes to landfill

cannot be recycled

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Contouring for Dry Stream

Step 5 Implementation Contouring

Contouring Landscape Fabric First Cobbles Added

Completed

Step 5 Implementation Sequence

Do It Yourself or Professional Contractor What is right for you bull Tradeoff Cost vs Labor + Time bull Option Be the General Contractor yourself Installation or Repair bull California Landscape Contractors Association (CLCA)

httpwwwclcasandiegoorg bull Certified Irrigation Professional wwwIrrigationorg bull Contractors State License Board (CSLB)

httpwwwcslbcagovConsumers bull YouTube Instructional Videos

Step 6 Maintenance Irrigation

Irrigation Maintenance bull Adjust run time for season

bull 1 Winter bull 2 Fall amp Spring bull 3 Summer

bull Check for leaks and fix leaks promptly bull Flush drip systems and check filters to

reduce clogging bull Adjust sprayheads to prevent

overspray on hardscape

Step 6 Maintenance Plants

Plant Maintenance

bull Amend soil with compost and mulch regularly bull Remove weeds bull Monitor plant health bull Minimize the use of

non- organic chemicals bull Start with a hard spray

of water bull Use insecticidal soap

or other non-toxic pest killer

QUESTIONS

Apply for the WaterSmart Landscape Makeover Series

httplandscapemakeoverwatersmartsdorg Presentation Slides at httpwwwwatersmartsdorgprogramswatersmart-landscape-design-homeowners-workshop

  • Slide Number 1
  • San Diego County Water Authority
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  • Before
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  • Personal Goals
  • Slide Number 11
  • Why Remove Turf
  • Case Study 1
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  • WaterSmart Landscapes
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Design Process Overview
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Implementation Overview
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
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  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
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  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
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  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
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  • Water Uptake by Plant Roots
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
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  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
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  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Observations
  • Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
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  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
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  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
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  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
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  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Find Your Sunset Western Zone
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Plant Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Anatomy of an Irrigation System
  • Slide Number 131
  • Sprays Low Pressure
  • Sprays High Pressure
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Use Pages 8 and 9 in your Homeownerrsquos Guide

Step 1 Identify Your Landscape Target

Two Factors bull Irrigation Efficiency

bull Plant Selection

Basic Plot Plan A scale drawing of the property drawn in accurate proportion using a standard measurement to represent one foot

Legend N Arrow Scale 18rdquo = 1rdquo 14rdquo = 1rsquo 110rdquo= 1rsquo

Step 2 Create a Basic Plot Plan

Step 2 Create a Basic Plot Plan

Scales Architectural and Engineering

Standard Size Properties 14 Scale 14rdquo = 1rsquo or 1rdquo = 4rsquo 18 Scale 18rdquo = 1rsquo or 1rdquo = 8rsquo

Large Size Properties 110 Scale 1rdquo = 10rsquo 120 Scale 1rdquo = 20

Step 2 Create a Basic Plot Plan

Measure your property bull Start with one dominant point to measure from (ie a wall corner) bull Locate features that stay (walls hardscape trees fences etc) bull Alternate use outside source (Property Description Google Earth)

Step 2 Create a Basic Plot Plan

Using Graph Paper bull Select grid paper to match scale bull Draw in scale on grid paper bull Align ldquo0rdquo and measure bull Add Legend

bull Scale bull N arrow

frac14rdquo=1rsquo0rdquo

Step 2 Plot Plan Alternative

Without putting it on paper Flag Method bull Mark flags with selected

plants and size bull Place flags for each plant

Step 2 Plot Plan Alternative

Without putting it on paper Flag Method (contrsquod) bull Plan amp measure for

mature plants bull Rearrange as needed bull Count to create plant list bull Plant according to flags

Tecate Divide

What is a Watershed bull A watershed is the area of land

where all of the water that falls in it and drains off of it goes to a common outlet

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed

You live in a Watershed Benefits to Using a Watershed Approach to Landscaping

bull Improves environment bull Protects our waters bull Preserves our coast bull Reduces Beach Closures

from pollution bull Saves water in landscape bull Saves energy used in water

transport

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed

Your yard is a Mini-Watershed Map your drainage

bull Where does it flow from bull Where does it flow to bull Gutter Storm Drains Ocean

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed

Homework

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Soil Why Do We Care

bull Soil can cleanse water bull Soil can store water bull Soil influences everything related to water

bull Infiltration bull Holding capacity bull Movement bull Irrigation scheduling

bull Mineral

bull Organic

bull Pore Space

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

bull Mineral

bull Organic

bull Pore Space

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Soil Texture Particle

Type Water

Movement (Drainage)

Water Holding

Nutrient Holding

Sand Fast No No

Silt

Medium Medium Medium

Clay

Slow Yes once wet

Rich

Loam Mixture of all particle types

Medium

Yes

Yes

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Determining Soil Texture bull Soil Sampling Dig a hole

bull Remove mulch or surface matter bull Dig down approx 6rdquo bull Take sample from side of hole

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Determining Soil Texture bull ldquoThein Feel Testrdquo

bull Wet the soil sample to playdough consistency

bull Make a ball and poke it bull Does it fall apart bull Does it hold together

bull Squeeze a ribbon bull Less than 1 inch bull Between 1 inch and 2 inches bull More than 2 inches

bull Wet it excessively and feel it bull Is it slippery bull Is it gritty

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

bull Mineral

bull Organic

bull Pore Space

Sustainable Soil

bull Soil Food Web bull Organisms build soil bull Encourage them with

proper organic matter moisture oxygen etc

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Soil Food Web

Bacteria

Weeds

Nematodes

Fungi

Worms

Plants

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

bull Mineral

bull Organic

bull Pore Space

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Soil Aggregation bull Created by bacteria fungi and humic acid from organic matter bull Allows water

bull Infiltration percolation bull storage

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Water moves easily through soil with good structure

Soil Aggregation bull Creates soil pores which contain

OWL Oxyen Water Life

bull Purifies runoff water bull Creates water holding

capacity

Water Uptake by Plant Roots

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Organic Matter bull Reverses compaction bull Improves root penetration bull Improves plant success

Remediating Compaction

bull Add organic matter bull Build the health of the soil food web bull By the way hellip ADD ORGANIC MATTER

bull IN the ground Compost for Soil Amendment when planting

bull ON the ground Mulch after planting

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Compost Soil Amendment Mulch IN ground ON ground

Soil Amendment

bull Use compost when planting bull Small particles

usually less than frac14rdquo bull Mix compost with backfill soil

bull 30 most plants bull 15 natives in disturbed soil

bull Available in bags or bulk

Amending Soil with Compost

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Mulch bull Blanket over soil surface bull Continues to feed the soil as it breaks down bull Adds organic matter in areas already planted bull Prevents

bull Erosion bull Evaporation bull Weeds bull Compaction

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Mulch Types bull Longevity Wood chips or Bark bull Soil Building chipped tree trimmings or coarse compost

bull Varied particle sized bull Texture

bull Water passes through bull Holds in place on slopes and in wind

Brush or Composted Mulch Chipped Mulch Blended Mulch

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Mulch Application bull After planting lay 4rdquo layer on top of soil bull Leave open space around plant stem or crown bull Add additional mulch when areas are thin bull Rule of thumb

bull 1 14 CY covers about 100 sq ft at 4rdquo depth

Brush Mulch Chipped Mulch

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

How does your soil handle water bull Organic matter remediates compaction bull Percolation and infiltration effected by

bull Soil texture bull Soil aggregation bull Layers of compaction or rock

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Soil Drainage and Percolation Test (Homeownerrsquos Guide)

Day 1 1 Dig one cubic foot hole (12rdquox12rdquox12rdquo) 2 Fill the hole with water to saturate the soil 3 Let drain overnight

Day 2 1 Lay a stick over the hole 2 Refill the hole with water to the

level of the stick 3 Wait one hour 4 Measure how far the water level has

dropped to determine the infiltration rate per hour

Note Use the soil from the hole to do a worm count amp test the texture of your soil

Homework Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Soil Drainage Field Percolation Test Inches per Hr Drainage Solutions

Less than 1rdquo

Add organics Create mounds Select tolerant plants

1rdquo- 3rdquo

More than 4rdquo

Add organics Create mounds Select tolerant plants

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

First Flush bull First rain after dry period bull Washes off pollutants deposited

during dry period bull Discharge of higher concentrations

of pollutants in early part of a storm (relative to the later part of the storm)

bull 1000 SF roof has bull 372 gallons for 85 24 Hr Storm

at 6 inches of rainfall

bull Soil is important tool for management of First Flush

372 gallons

per 1000 SF 85 Storm

50 CF

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

First Flush Can the polluted water be cleaned

YES Healthy soil breaks down pollutants Can the water be utilized

YES It can be stored in bull Soil bull Rain Barrels bull Cisterns

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

First Seasonal Flush Subsequent Storm Event

Old Town San Diego

Storm Water Requirements for Water Quality Treatment You can be sustainable by incorporating features in your landscape plan such as

bull Rain barrels bull Dry stream beds with basins

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Design Capture Volume (DCV) Impermeable bull Roofs Concrete

Asphalt Grouted Pavers

Semi-permeable bull DG Cobble Gravel

Compacted Soil

Permeable bull Landscape areas

Amended or Mulched Soils

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

non-permeable

semi-permeable

permeable

Design Capture Volume (LID) bull Formula for on-site Design Capture Volume (DCV) for Runoff Factors 85th

percentile 24 Hr Storm

bull DCV = C x d x A x (43560 SFacre x 112 inft) DCV = C x d x A x 3630 conversion from acres to SF and to CF

bull DCV = Design Capture Volume in cubic feet bull C = Runoff Factors

Impermeable 09 Semi- permeable 03 Landscape areas 01

bull d = 85th Percentile Storm average regional 06

bull A = Tributary area in acres bull 43560 SF X 112 is conversion to CF

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

First Flush Techniques bull Keep water on site bull Slow-Store-Spread-Sink

bull Slow down the speed of the flow bull Store in basins bull Spread over wider area bull Sink into healthy soil

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

First Flush Techniques Pitfalls amp Problems

bull Drainage must be at least

5 -10rsquo from buildings and hardscape

bull Expansive clay soil bull Poor percolation

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

First Flush Techniques Dry Stream

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

10rsquo from hardscape

First Flush Techniques Dry Stream

bull Dry Stream

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

bull 10rsquo minimum from hardscape bull Optional permeable landscape fabric beneath rock

First Flush Techniques Rain Barrel bull Install with Diverter to control

overflow bull Be sure to plan for overflow if

not tied to drainage system bull Check WaterSmartSDOrg for

current incentives

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

First Flush Techniques Infiltration Trench

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

10rsquo from hardscape

First Flush Techniques Dry Well

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

10rsquo from hardscape

First Flush Techniques bull What Volume is needed Convert Gallons into Cubic Feet 372 Gallons from 6 Inch Rain Event 372 Gallons 748 = 50 Cubic Feet Depth of Storage Area in Inches = CF of Water divide (SF of Storage Area divide 12) Be aware of setbacks from buildings and impediments such as tree roots

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Observations

Site Observations bull Starting point of a successful design bull Take photos bull Assess existing situation

1 LID Conditions 2 Structural Conditions 3 Design Considerations 4 Growing Conditions

Landscape design and other design areas

bull Similarities bull Same basic elements amp principles

bull Differences bull Three-dimensional bull Living bull Seasonal amp ever changing

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Aesthetics Balance Symmetrical Balance

both sides even or visually identical - a mirror image Formal

Asymmetrical Balance

different-sized elements balance one another by having equal visual weight Informal

SYMMETRICAL BALANCE

ASYMMETRICAL BALANCE

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Proportion

bull Relative size of objects within the composition Large tree can make a house appear smaller

bull Most SoCal homes are out of scale to their lots

Aesthetics Proportion

Plantings may grow out of scale

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Color Most powerful of art elements Establish harmony

bull Soothing low contrast monochromatic cool bull Energizing contrast complimentary warm

SECONDARY COLORS PRIMARY COLORS TERTIARY COLORS

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Color Simple Color Harmony

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Contrast bull Provides interest and impact bull Creates Focal Points and catches the eye bull Contrast plant textures values and colors

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Unity bull Provides cohesive calm bull Repeat plant selections throughout the plan

including both sides of driveway

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Curb Appeal Billboard Effect bull Groups or drifts of plants catch the moving eye bull High contrast bull Simple

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Curb Appeal Path to the door bull Direct line of sight

or visual cues bull Generous path

welcomes guests bull No over grown areas

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Curb Appeal Path to the door bull Direct line of sight

or visual cues bull Generous path

welcomes guests bull No over grown areas

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Plant Functions in Design Climate Mitigation

bull Tradeoffs bull Deciduous Evergreen bull View vs Temperature

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Euphorbia cotinifolia Caribbean Copper Plant

Plant Functions in Design Security bull Thorns as a

deterrent

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Plant Functions in Design Privacy

bull Screen ugly views or create privacy bull Pick a cultivar that doesnrsquot need frequent pruning

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Podocarpus macrophyllus maki Shubby Yew

Pittosporum tenufolium lsquoSilver Sheenrsquo

Explore Design as 2 parts

bull Shaping Spaces bull How will you use the space

bull space arrangement location of major elements bull Design in 3D bull Form follows Function

bull Planting design bull How the space is filled with plants for effective

design

Step 4 Design Functional Design

How will you use your space Is your space an Outdoor Room a Passageway or a Garden

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Outdoor Rooms bull Walls

bull Do NOT need to be solid to create sense of enclosure

bull Floor bull Flagstone DG mulch

or groundcover

bull Ceilings bull can be canopies or arbors

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Passageway bull Way-finding or easy to follow bull Open path for curb appeal bull ldquoPeek-a-viewrdquo for mystery

Step 4 Design Functional Design

View Garden bull Enjoy from a distance bull Treat as a canvas bull Include paths for maintenance amp strolling

Step 4 Design Functional Design

View Garden Borrowed Views

Step 4 Design Functional Design

View Garden Created Views

bull Use an accent feature to create a focal point

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Design in 3D Create vertical dimension with

bull Layered planting

Background 6rsquo+ Middleground 4rsquo+-

Foreground 0-12rdquo

for islands

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function bull How will the space be used

bull What activities will occur there bull Active Uses

cooking eating entertaining sports play pool pets food bull Passive Uses

resting meditation viewing bull Does the current layout ldquoworkrdquo or does it need to

change to be more functional bull Lose the bed lines

bull Donrsquot think of your planting bed as a separate area hellip plan the entire space

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Create a Functional Bubble Plan bull Think

bull How the space could be used NOT how it IS used

bull Will it be an outdoor room garden or pathway

bull Do you want add bull Seating areas bull Pathways through

planting ldquoislandsrdquo bull Meander through your

yardslope with a circular route

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Think outside the box

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Create a Functional Bubble Plan bull Think How the space could be used NOT how it IS used

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Is it an Outdoor Room

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

An Outdoor Room with a dry stream bed

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Is it a Passageway

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Is it a Garden

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape Create a Planting Area Bubble Plan

bull Show basic planting areas bull Locate planting heights of

bull High bull Medium bull Low

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape Complete your Functional Bubble Plan

bull Sketch circulation paths and gathering areas

bull Show planting areas and height Create your Hardscape Plan

bull Check hardscape in place and correct bull Add desired elements

Include bull Hardscape walkways drive walls

patios etc bull Fences and walls bull Elements fountains pots arbors

rocks etc bull Planting areas

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Creating Your Plant Palette bull How to Choose

bull What do you like bull Climate appropriate bull Place appropriate bull Does it fill a design function

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Climate Appropriate Plants Leaves are

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Leathery Small

Silvery Solar tracking

Climate Appropriate Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes Homeownerrsquos Guide and Notebook

bull Mediterranean bull Asian bull Tropical bull Contemporary bull Native bull Shade bull Groundcover options

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Mediterranean

CC BY 20 Karen Roe

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Lavender Rosemary

Olives

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Asian

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Iris douglasiana Dietes African Iris Nandina

Juniperus Juniper

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Tropical

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Lantana Alstroemeria

Strelitzia Bird of Paradise Euphorbia milii Crown of Thorns

Bromeliads

Plumeria

Bougainvillea Geraniums Bird of Paradise

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Contemporary

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Anigozanthos Kangaroo Paw Assorted Succulents

Fire Sticks Kalanchoe thyrisifolia Agave Attenuata

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

California Natives

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Heteromeles arbutifolia Toyon

Romneya coulteri Matilija Poppy

Epilobium California Fushia

Saliva clevelandii Cleveland Sage

A note about Natives hellip WaterSmart Plant Palettes

California Natives bull Adapted for our climate soils bull Provide habitat and attract wildlife

Native plants need

bull Little or no summer water bull Little or no fertilizer bull No pesticides bull Less maintenance

Some native plants are summer deciduous

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Shade Plants for Dry Areas (See Notebook)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Bromeliads Clivia Dianella variegata Schefflera arboricola variegata

Walkable Groundcover Options Dymondia margaretae (Silver Carpet)

Lippia nodiflora (Kurapia)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Flat Green Groundcover Options Fragaria chiloensis (Beach Strawberry)

Achillea millefolium (Yarrow)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Mature Size Plant Research the ldquoFinished Sizerdquo

Agave americana marginata

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Mature Size Plant Pick the right size cultivar for the right place

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Carissa macrocarpa Natal Plum Species lsquoBoxwood Beautyrsquo lsquoGreen Carpetrsquo

8rsquo x 8rsquo 2rsquo x 2rsquo 1rsquo ndash 1 frac12rsquo x 4rsquo

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Growing Conditions Exposure

bull Soil type bull Drainage

Full Shade Full Sun

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Water Requirements Water Use Landscape Coefficient of Landscape Species WUCOLS South Coastal South Inland

Plant Search httpucanredusitesWUCOLSPlant_Search_Instructions

Escondido Rancho Bernardo San Marcos Poway Lakeside Ramona

San Diego Chula Vista Del Mar La Jolla Carlsbad Oceanside Vista El Cajon

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant

WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant

Sunset Western Garden Book Specific Plant Info bull Water usage bull Mature Size bull Cultivars bull Growing conditions

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Find Your Sunset Western Zone Zone 24

bull Mild maritime climate mild winters cool summers rarely freezes

Zone 23 bull Warmer than Zone 24

usually frost-free Zone 21

bull A mix of maritime amp continental influence colder in winter

httpwwwsunsetcomgardenclimate-zonessunset-climate-zone-san-diego-area-00418000067314

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant Sunset Western Garden Book Specific Plant Info bull Water usage bull Mature Size bull Cultivars bull Growing requirements

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Explore Design as 2 parts Physical site design

bull How the space is arranged location of major elements

Planting design and placement bull How the space is filled with plants for effective design

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Putting It Together Size your plants bull Draw at Mature Size to match Bubble Diagram bull Avoid overplanting bull Allow room to grow bull Understand you may

need to edit and thin later

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Putting It Together Hydrozoning bull Group plants with like water needs together

according to irrigation zone bull Do not put water needy plants next to low-water

plants bull Research

bull Water Use Classification of Landscape Species (WUCOLS) rating

bull Plant palettes bull Sunset Western

Step 4 Design Plant Placement

Remember Drawing in Scale Accurate proportion using a standard measurement to represent one foot

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale bull Determine the mature size of the plant bull Use the mature size bull Find appropriate circle

on template

bull Example bull Bush is 3rsquo at maturity bull In 14 scale use 34rdquo

diameter circle

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale bull Pencil in the plants for your space bull At 14rdquo scale = 1rsquo- 0rdquo

bull 3rsquo diameter shrub drawn as 34rdquo diameter circle

bull 12rsquo canopy tree drawn as 3rdquo diameter circle

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Anatomy of an Irrigation System

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Pressure Test bull Use meter on last head on valve

bull Range should be between 25 psi and 40 psi

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Pressure Regulation

At the point of connection (POC) At the head At the valve

Sprays Low Pressure

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Donuts formed by poor coverage

Sprays High Pressure

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Misting

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Overhead or Drip

Choose Overhead Spray for bull Large areas of turf replacement ground cover

(ie dymondia Beach Strawberry etc) bull The existing overhead system has good existing

coverage Choose Drip for bull Small oddly shaped planting areas bull Mixing of plants with differing water requirements in

the same valve area

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of Efficient Overhead Spray bull Simple to retrofit existing spray hardware bull Can match precipitation rate of drip bull Simpler to troubleshoot than drip bull May provide better coverage for groundcover

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of Drip Systems bull Drip is the most efficient

irrigation delivery type

bull Reduces weed growth by targeted water application

bull Prevents runoff and erosion

bull Low precipitation rate

bull No trenching means less digging

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of In-Line Drip Emitters

bull Provide consistent precipitation rate throughout line

bull Less prone to clogging and damage than micro spray

bull Easy to install

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Filters

At the head At the valve

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Drip Retrofit Systems bull Replace existing pop-ups with

retrofit such as Rainbird R-1800

bull Use subsurface tubing with emitter valves not micro spray and 14rdquospaghetti lines

bull Cover with mulch

Step 4 Design Irrigation

In-line Drip

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Irrigation Plan bull Create an irrigation plan based on your completed planting

plan and hydrozones bull Select a category of irrigation (rotor drip etchellip) bull Prepare a materials list and fill in spaces on your legend

(components and quantity)

Step 4 Design Irrigation

What is a Controller Program

bull A set of instructions stored in the controller

bull Different irrigation schedules bull Irrigation days ndash how often bull Start times ndash at what time bull Water times ndash how long

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Water Efficient Control Equipment bull Smart Controllers bull Rain and ETo Sensors bull Moisture Sensors

Smart Controllers Moisture Sensors

Rain and ETo Sensors

How much water does your landscape need

hellip It depends

Step 4 Design Irrigation

bull Soil Texture bull Precipitation Rate bull Plant Demand

Irrigation Scheduling Internet BeWaterWisecom

Step 4 Design Irrigation

1 Prepare the site

bull Cut down tall weeds bull Remove woody or invasive plants bull (warm season turf) bull Flag sprinkler heads bull Soak the area with water

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

2 Edging Mounding amp Contouring

bull Make room for the mulch Cut lawn 12 inches away from concrete to 3rdquo below concrete level

bull Create mounds with removed sod by facing turf side down or discard removed sod

bull Grade as needed

Manual ldquoGrubbingrdquo Gas Powered

Sod Cutter

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

3 Ensure Irrigation of Trees and Large plants bull Add bubblers or drip irrigation if needed

In-line drip irrigation can be expanded as tree grows Bubbler Head Drip Irrigation

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

4 Plant Large Plants bull 5 gallon and larger

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

5 Add a weed barrier bull NOT weed cloth (except under rock) bull Newspaper or cardboard bull Overlap by 6-8 inches bull Cover all ground except where

there are plants

Paper amp Cardboard Weed Barrier Do NOT use weed cloth

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Notify your neighbors first

Weed Barrier Newspaper amp Cardboard

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

6 Layer bull 1-2rdquo of compost bull 4-5rdquo of Soil Building Mulch (tree trimmerrsquos chipped etc) bull Pull compost and mulch away from plant crowns and trunks

Timing bull Traditional Allow 3 - 5 months

for composting to complete process then plant

bull Fast Plant before completion by digging through layers

Sheet Mulching

(4rdquo+)

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

bull Rule of thumb for coverage 1 13 Cu Yd covers100 sf 4rdquo depth

Know your Turf Type to Effectively Remove

Turf Type Dormant Season

Active Season

Growth form

Seeds Common Types

Kill Method

Cool Season

Winter

Summer

Small tuffs

Dwarf Tall Fescue (common locally) Perennial Ryegrass Annual Ryegrass Blue Grass

Sheet Mulch

Warm Season

Winter Summer

Creeping Stolons

Bermuda grass Zoysia grass St Augustine Grass Kikuyu grass

Solarization or Chemical Followed by Sheet Mulching

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods bull Herbicides

bull Cannot be killed with Chemicals when dormant bull Spray herbicides when actively growing bull Repeat application

bull Non-toxic herbicide products

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods

bull Complete Sod Removal bull Sod goes to landfill

cannot be recycled

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Contouring for Dry Stream

Step 5 Implementation Contouring

Contouring Landscape Fabric First Cobbles Added

Completed

Step 5 Implementation Sequence

Do It Yourself or Professional Contractor What is right for you bull Tradeoff Cost vs Labor + Time bull Option Be the General Contractor yourself Installation or Repair bull California Landscape Contractors Association (CLCA)

httpwwwclcasandiegoorg bull Certified Irrigation Professional wwwIrrigationorg bull Contractors State License Board (CSLB)

httpwwwcslbcagovConsumers bull YouTube Instructional Videos

Step 6 Maintenance Irrigation

Irrigation Maintenance bull Adjust run time for season

bull 1 Winter bull 2 Fall amp Spring bull 3 Summer

bull Check for leaks and fix leaks promptly bull Flush drip systems and check filters to

reduce clogging bull Adjust sprayheads to prevent

overspray on hardscape

Step 6 Maintenance Plants

Plant Maintenance

bull Amend soil with compost and mulch regularly bull Remove weeds bull Monitor plant health bull Minimize the use of

non- organic chemicals bull Start with a hard spray

of water bull Use insecticidal soap

or other non-toxic pest killer

QUESTIONS

Apply for the WaterSmart Landscape Makeover Series

httplandscapemakeoverwatersmartsdorg Presentation Slides at httpwwwwatersmartsdorgprogramswatersmart-landscape-design-homeowners-workshop

  • Slide Number 1
  • San Diego County Water Authority
  • Slide Number 3
  • Slide Number 4
  • Slide Number 5
  • Slide Number 6
  • Slide Number 7
  • Before
  • After
  • Personal Goals
  • Slide Number 11
  • Why Remove Turf
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • WaterSmart Landscapes
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Design Process Overview
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Implementation Overview
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Slide Number 38
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
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  • Water Uptake by Plant Roots
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Slide Number 48
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  • Slide Number 50
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  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
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  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Observations
  • Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
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  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
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  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Find Your Sunset Western Zone
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Plant Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Anatomy of an Irrigation System
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  • Sprays High Pressure
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Basic Plot Plan A scale drawing of the property drawn in accurate proportion using a standard measurement to represent one foot

Legend N Arrow Scale 18rdquo = 1rdquo 14rdquo = 1rsquo 110rdquo= 1rsquo

Step 2 Create a Basic Plot Plan

Step 2 Create a Basic Plot Plan

Scales Architectural and Engineering

Standard Size Properties 14 Scale 14rdquo = 1rsquo or 1rdquo = 4rsquo 18 Scale 18rdquo = 1rsquo or 1rdquo = 8rsquo

Large Size Properties 110 Scale 1rdquo = 10rsquo 120 Scale 1rdquo = 20

Step 2 Create a Basic Plot Plan

Measure your property bull Start with one dominant point to measure from (ie a wall corner) bull Locate features that stay (walls hardscape trees fences etc) bull Alternate use outside source (Property Description Google Earth)

Step 2 Create a Basic Plot Plan

Using Graph Paper bull Select grid paper to match scale bull Draw in scale on grid paper bull Align ldquo0rdquo and measure bull Add Legend

bull Scale bull N arrow

frac14rdquo=1rsquo0rdquo

Step 2 Plot Plan Alternative

Without putting it on paper Flag Method bull Mark flags with selected

plants and size bull Place flags for each plant

Step 2 Plot Plan Alternative

Without putting it on paper Flag Method (contrsquod) bull Plan amp measure for

mature plants bull Rearrange as needed bull Count to create plant list bull Plant according to flags

Tecate Divide

What is a Watershed bull A watershed is the area of land

where all of the water that falls in it and drains off of it goes to a common outlet

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed

You live in a Watershed Benefits to Using a Watershed Approach to Landscaping

bull Improves environment bull Protects our waters bull Preserves our coast bull Reduces Beach Closures

from pollution bull Saves water in landscape bull Saves energy used in water

transport

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed

Your yard is a Mini-Watershed Map your drainage

bull Where does it flow from bull Where does it flow to bull Gutter Storm Drains Ocean

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed

Homework

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Soil Why Do We Care

bull Soil can cleanse water bull Soil can store water bull Soil influences everything related to water

bull Infiltration bull Holding capacity bull Movement bull Irrigation scheduling

bull Mineral

bull Organic

bull Pore Space

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

bull Mineral

bull Organic

bull Pore Space

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Soil Texture Particle

Type Water

Movement (Drainage)

Water Holding

Nutrient Holding

Sand Fast No No

Silt

Medium Medium Medium

Clay

Slow Yes once wet

Rich

Loam Mixture of all particle types

Medium

Yes

Yes

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Determining Soil Texture bull Soil Sampling Dig a hole

bull Remove mulch or surface matter bull Dig down approx 6rdquo bull Take sample from side of hole

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Determining Soil Texture bull ldquoThein Feel Testrdquo

bull Wet the soil sample to playdough consistency

bull Make a ball and poke it bull Does it fall apart bull Does it hold together

bull Squeeze a ribbon bull Less than 1 inch bull Between 1 inch and 2 inches bull More than 2 inches

bull Wet it excessively and feel it bull Is it slippery bull Is it gritty

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

bull Mineral

bull Organic

bull Pore Space

Sustainable Soil

bull Soil Food Web bull Organisms build soil bull Encourage them with

proper organic matter moisture oxygen etc

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Soil Food Web

Bacteria

Weeds

Nematodes

Fungi

Worms

Plants

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

bull Mineral

bull Organic

bull Pore Space

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Soil Aggregation bull Created by bacteria fungi and humic acid from organic matter bull Allows water

bull Infiltration percolation bull storage

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Water moves easily through soil with good structure

Soil Aggregation bull Creates soil pores which contain

OWL Oxyen Water Life

bull Purifies runoff water bull Creates water holding

capacity

Water Uptake by Plant Roots

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Organic Matter bull Reverses compaction bull Improves root penetration bull Improves plant success

Remediating Compaction

bull Add organic matter bull Build the health of the soil food web bull By the way hellip ADD ORGANIC MATTER

bull IN the ground Compost for Soil Amendment when planting

bull ON the ground Mulch after planting

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Compost Soil Amendment Mulch IN ground ON ground

Soil Amendment

bull Use compost when planting bull Small particles

usually less than frac14rdquo bull Mix compost with backfill soil

bull 30 most plants bull 15 natives in disturbed soil

bull Available in bags or bulk

Amending Soil with Compost

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Mulch bull Blanket over soil surface bull Continues to feed the soil as it breaks down bull Adds organic matter in areas already planted bull Prevents

bull Erosion bull Evaporation bull Weeds bull Compaction

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Mulch Types bull Longevity Wood chips or Bark bull Soil Building chipped tree trimmings or coarse compost

bull Varied particle sized bull Texture

bull Water passes through bull Holds in place on slopes and in wind

Brush or Composted Mulch Chipped Mulch Blended Mulch

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Mulch Application bull After planting lay 4rdquo layer on top of soil bull Leave open space around plant stem or crown bull Add additional mulch when areas are thin bull Rule of thumb

bull 1 14 CY covers about 100 sq ft at 4rdquo depth

Brush Mulch Chipped Mulch

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

How does your soil handle water bull Organic matter remediates compaction bull Percolation and infiltration effected by

bull Soil texture bull Soil aggregation bull Layers of compaction or rock

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Soil Drainage and Percolation Test (Homeownerrsquos Guide)

Day 1 1 Dig one cubic foot hole (12rdquox12rdquox12rdquo) 2 Fill the hole with water to saturate the soil 3 Let drain overnight

Day 2 1 Lay a stick over the hole 2 Refill the hole with water to the

level of the stick 3 Wait one hour 4 Measure how far the water level has

dropped to determine the infiltration rate per hour

Note Use the soil from the hole to do a worm count amp test the texture of your soil

Homework Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Soil Drainage Field Percolation Test Inches per Hr Drainage Solutions

Less than 1rdquo

Add organics Create mounds Select tolerant plants

1rdquo- 3rdquo

More than 4rdquo

Add organics Create mounds Select tolerant plants

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

First Flush bull First rain after dry period bull Washes off pollutants deposited

during dry period bull Discharge of higher concentrations

of pollutants in early part of a storm (relative to the later part of the storm)

bull 1000 SF roof has bull 372 gallons for 85 24 Hr Storm

at 6 inches of rainfall

bull Soil is important tool for management of First Flush

372 gallons

per 1000 SF 85 Storm

50 CF

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

First Flush Can the polluted water be cleaned

YES Healthy soil breaks down pollutants Can the water be utilized

YES It can be stored in bull Soil bull Rain Barrels bull Cisterns

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

First Seasonal Flush Subsequent Storm Event

Old Town San Diego

Storm Water Requirements for Water Quality Treatment You can be sustainable by incorporating features in your landscape plan such as

bull Rain barrels bull Dry stream beds with basins

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Design Capture Volume (DCV) Impermeable bull Roofs Concrete

Asphalt Grouted Pavers

Semi-permeable bull DG Cobble Gravel

Compacted Soil

Permeable bull Landscape areas

Amended or Mulched Soils

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

non-permeable

semi-permeable

permeable

Design Capture Volume (LID) bull Formula for on-site Design Capture Volume (DCV) for Runoff Factors 85th

percentile 24 Hr Storm

bull DCV = C x d x A x (43560 SFacre x 112 inft) DCV = C x d x A x 3630 conversion from acres to SF and to CF

bull DCV = Design Capture Volume in cubic feet bull C = Runoff Factors

Impermeable 09 Semi- permeable 03 Landscape areas 01

bull d = 85th Percentile Storm average regional 06

bull A = Tributary area in acres bull 43560 SF X 112 is conversion to CF

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

First Flush Techniques bull Keep water on site bull Slow-Store-Spread-Sink

bull Slow down the speed of the flow bull Store in basins bull Spread over wider area bull Sink into healthy soil

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

First Flush Techniques Pitfalls amp Problems

bull Drainage must be at least

5 -10rsquo from buildings and hardscape

bull Expansive clay soil bull Poor percolation

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

First Flush Techniques Dry Stream

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

10rsquo from hardscape

First Flush Techniques Dry Stream

bull Dry Stream

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

bull 10rsquo minimum from hardscape bull Optional permeable landscape fabric beneath rock

First Flush Techniques Rain Barrel bull Install with Diverter to control

overflow bull Be sure to plan for overflow if

not tied to drainage system bull Check WaterSmartSDOrg for

current incentives

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

First Flush Techniques Infiltration Trench

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

10rsquo from hardscape

First Flush Techniques Dry Well

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

10rsquo from hardscape

First Flush Techniques bull What Volume is needed Convert Gallons into Cubic Feet 372 Gallons from 6 Inch Rain Event 372 Gallons 748 = 50 Cubic Feet Depth of Storage Area in Inches = CF of Water divide (SF of Storage Area divide 12) Be aware of setbacks from buildings and impediments such as tree roots

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Observations

Site Observations bull Starting point of a successful design bull Take photos bull Assess existing situation

1 LID Conditions 2 Structural Conditions 3 Design Considerations 4 Growing Conditions

Landscape design and other design areas

bull Similarities bull Same basic elements amp principles

bull Differences bull Three-dimensional bull Living bull Seasonal amp ever changing

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Aesthetics Balance Symmetrical Balance

both sides even or visually identical - a mirror image Formal

Asymmetrical Balance

different-sized elements balance one another by having equal visual weight Informal

SYMMETRICAL BALANCE

ASYMMETRICAL BALANCE

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Proportion

bull Relative size of objects within the composition Large tree can make a house appear smaller

bull Most SoCal homes are out of scale to their lots

Aesthetics Proportion

Plantings may grow out of scale

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Color Most powerful of art elements Establish harmony

bull Soothing low contrast monochromatic cool bull Energizing contrast complimentary warm

SECONDARY COLORS PRIMARY COLORS TERTIARY COLORS

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Color Simple Color Harmony

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Contrast bull Provides interest and impact bull Creates Focal Points and catches the eye bull Contrast plant textures values and colors

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Unity bull Provides cohesive calm bull Repeat plant selections throughout the plan

including both sides of driveway

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Curb Appeal Billboard Effect bull Groups or drifts of plants catch the moving eye bull High contrast bull Simple

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Curb Appeal Path to the door bull Direct line of sight

or visual cues bull Generous path

welcomes guests bull No over grown areas

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Curb Appeal Path to the door bull Direct line of sight

or visual cues bull Generous path

welcomes guests bull No over grown areas

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Plant Functions in Design Climate Mitigation

bull Tradeoffs bull Deciduous Evergreen bull View vs Temperature

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Euphorbia cotinifolia Caribbean Copper Plant

Plant Functions in Design Security bull Thorns as a

deterrent

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Plant Functions in Design Privacy

bull Screen ugly views or create privacy bull Pick a cultivar that doesnrsquot need frequent pruning

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Podocarpus macrophyllus maki Shubby Yew

Pittosporum tenufolium lsquoSilver Sheenrsquo

Explore Design as 2 parts

bull Shaping Spaces bull How will you use the space

bull space arrangement location of major elements bull Design in 3D bull Form follows Function

bull Planting design bull How the space is filled with plants for effective

design

Step 4 Design Functional Design

How will you use your space Is your space an Outdoor Room a Passageway or a Garden

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Outdoor Rooms bull Walls

bull Do NOT need to be solid to create sense of enclosure

bull Floor bull Flagstone DG mulch

or groundcover

bull Ceilings bull can be canopies or arbors

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Passageway bull Way-finding or easy to follow bull Open path for curb appeal bull ldquoPeek-a-viewrdquo for mystery

Step 4 Design Functional Design

View Garden bull Enjoy from a distance bull Treat as a canvas bull Include paths for maintenance amp strolling

Step 4 Design Functional Design

View Garden Borrowed Views

Step 4 Design Functional Design

View Garden Created Views

bull Use an accent feature to create a focal point

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Design in 3D Create vertical dimension with

bull Layered planting

Background 6rsquo+ Middleground 4rsquo+-

Foreground 0-12rdquo

for islands

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function bull How will the space be used

bull What activities will occur there bull Active Uses

cooking eating entertaining sports play pool pets food bull Passive Uses

resting meditation viewing bull Does the current layout ldquoworkrdquo or does it need to

change to be more functional bull Lose the bed lines

bull Donrsquot think of your planting bed as a separate area hellip plan the entire space

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Create a Functional Bubble Plan bull Think

bull How the space could be used NOT how it IS used

bull Will it be an outdoor room garden or pathway

bull Do you want add bull Seating areas bull Pathways through

planting ldquoislandsrdquo bull Meander through your

yardslope with a circular route

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Think outside the box

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Create a Functional Bubble Plan bull Think How the space could be used NOT how it IS used

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Is it an Outdoor Room

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

An Outdoor Room with a dry stream bed

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Is it a Passageway

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Is it a Garden

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape Create a Planting Area Bubble Plan

bull Show basic planting areas bull Locate planting heights of

bull High bull Medium bull Low

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape Complete your Functional Bubble Plan

bull Sketch circulation paths and gathering areas

bull Show planting areas and height Create your Hardscape Plan

bull Check hardscape in place and correct bull Add desired elements

Include bull Hardscape walkways drive walls

patios etc bull Fences and walls bull Elements fountains pots arbors

rocks etc bull Planting areas

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Creating Your Plant Palette bull How to Choose

bull What do you like bull Climate appropriate bull Place appropriate bull Does it fill a design function

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Climate Appropriate Plants Leaves are

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Leathery Small

Silvery Solar tracking

Climate Appropriate Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes Homeownerrsquos Guide and Notebook

bull Mediterranean bull Asian bull Tropical bull Contemporary bull Native bull Shade bull Groundcover options

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Mediterranean

CC BY 20 Karen Roe

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Lavender Rosemary

Olives

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Asian

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Iris douglasiana Dietes African Iris Nandina

Juniperus Juniper

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Tropical

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Lantana Alstroemeria

Strelitzia Bird of Paradise Euphorbia milii Crown of Thorns

Bromeliads

Plumeria

Bougainvillea Geraniums Bird of Paradise

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Contemporary

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Anigozanthos Kangaroo Paw Assorted Succulents

Fire Sticks Kalanchoe thyrisifolia Agave Attenuata

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

California Natives

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Heteromeles arbutifolia Toyon

Romneya coulteri Matilija Poppy

Epilobium California Fushia

Saliva clevelandii Cleveland Sage

A note about Natives hellip WaterSmart Plant Palettes

California Natives bull Adapted for our climate soils bull Provide habitat and attract wildlife

Native plants need

bull Little or no summer water bull Little or no fertilizer bull No pesticides bull Less maintenance

Some native plants are summer deciduous

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Shade Plants for Dry Areas (See Notebook)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Bromeliads Clivia Dianella variegata Schefflera arboricola variegata

Walkable Groundcover Options Dymondia margaretae (Silver Carpet)

Lippia nodiflora (Kurapia)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Flat Green Groundcover Options Fragaria chiloensis (Beach Strawberry)

Achillea millefolium (Yarrow)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Mature Size Plant Research the ldquoFinished Sizerdquo

Agave americana marginata

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Mature Size Plant Pick the right size cultivar for the right place

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Carissa macrocarpa Natal Plum Species lsquoBoxwood Beautyrsquo lsquoGreen Carpetrsquo

8rsquo x 8rsquo 2rsquo x 2rsquo 1rsquo ndash 1 frac12rsquo x 4rsquo

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Growing Conditions Exposure

bull Soil type bull Drainage

Full Shade Full Sun

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Water Requirements Water Use Landscape Coefficient of Landscape Species WUCOLS South Coastal South Inland

Plant Search httpucanredusitesWUCOLSPlant_Search_Instructions

Escondido Rancho Bernardo San Marcos Poway Lakeside Ramona

San Diego Chula Vista Del Mar La Jolla Carlsbad Oceanside Vista El Cajon

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant

WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant

Sunset Western Garden Book Specific Plant Info bull Water usage bull Mature Size bull Cultivars bull Growing conditions

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Find Your Sunset Western Zone Zone 24

bull Mild maritime climate mild winters cool summers rarely freezes

Zone 23 bull Warmer than Zone 24

usually frost-free Zone 21

bull A mix of maritime amp continental influence colder in winter

httpwwwsunsetcomgardenclimate-zonessunset-climate-zone-san-diego-area-00418000067314

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant Sunset Western Garden Book Specific Plant Info bull Water usage bull Mature Size bull Cultivars bull Growing requirements

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Explore Design as 2 parts Physical site design

bull How the space is arranged location of major elements

Planting design and placement bull How the space is filled with plants for effective design

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Putting It Together Size your plants bull Draw at Mature Size to match Bubble Diagram bull Avoid overplanting bull Allow room to grow bull Understand you may

need to edit and thin later

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Putting It Together Hydrozoning bull Group plants with like water needs together

according to irrigation zone bull Do not put water needy plants next to low-water

plants bull Research

bull Water Use Classification of Landscape Species (WUCOLS) rating

bull Plant palettes bull Sunset Western

Step 4 Design Plant Placement

Remember Drawing in Scale Accurate proportion using a standard measurement to represent one foot

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale bull Determine the mature size of the plant bull Use the mature size bull Find appropriate circle

on template

bull Example bull Bush is 3rsquo at maturity bull In 14 scale use 34rdquo

diameter circle

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale bull Pencil in the plants for your space bull At 14rdquo scale = 1rsquo- 0rdquo

bull 3rsquo diameter shrub drawn as 34rdquo diameter circle

bull 12rsquo canopy tree drawn as 3rdquo diameter circle

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Anatomy of an Irrigation System

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Pressure Test bull Use meter on last head on valve

bull Range should be between 25 psi and 40 psi

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Pressure Regulation

At the point of connection (POC) At the head At the valve

Sprays Low Pressure

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Donuts formed by poor coverage

Sprays High Pressure

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Misting

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Overhead or Drip

Choose Overhead Spray for bull Large areas of turf replacement ground cover

(ie dymondia Beach Strawberry etc) bull The existing overhead system has good existing

coverage Choose Drip for bull Small oddly shaped planting areas bull Mixing of plants with differing water requirements in

the same valve area

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of Efficient Overhead Spray bull Simple to retrofit existing spray hardware bull Can match precipitation rate of drip bull Simpler to troubleshoot than drip bull May provide better coverage for groundcover

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of Drip Systems bull Drip is the most efficient

irrigation delivery type

bull Reduces weed growth by targeted water application

bull Prevents runoff and erosion

bull Low precipitation rate

bull No trenching means less digging

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of In-Line Drip Emitters

bull Provide consistent precipitation rate throughout line

bull Less prone to clogging and damage than micro spray

bull Easy to install

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Filters

At the head At the valve

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Drip Retrofit Systems bull Replace existing pop-ups with

retrofit such as Rainbird R-1800

bull Use subsurface tubing with emitter valves not micro spray and 14rdquospaghetti lines

bull Cover with mulch

Step 4 Design Irrigation

In-line Drip

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Irrigation Plan bull Create an irrigation plan based on your completed planting

plan and hydrozones bull Select a category of irrigation (rotor drip etchellip) bull Prepare a materials list and fill in spaces on your legend

(components and quantity)

Step 4 Design Irrigation

What is a Controller Program

bull A set of instructions stored in the controller

bull Different irrigation schedules bull Irrigation days ndash how often bull Start times ndash at what time bull Water times ndash how long

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Water Efficient Control Equipment bull Smart Controllers bull Rain and ETo Sensors bull Moisture Sensors

Smart Controllers Moisture Sensors

Rain and ETo Sensors

How much water does your landscape need

hellip It depends

Step 4 Design Irrigation

bull Soil Texture bull Precipitation Rate bull Plant Demand

Irrigation Scheduling Internet BeWaterWisecom

Step 4 Design Irrigation

1 Prepare the site

bull Cut down tall weeds bull Remove woody or invasive plants bull (warm season turf) bull Flag sprinkler heads bull Soak the area with water

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

2 Edging Mounding amp Contouring

bull Make room for the mulch Cut lawn 12 inches away from concrete to 3rdquo below concrete level

bull Create mounds with removed sod by facing turf side down or discard removed sod

bull Grade as needed

Manual ldquoGrubbingrdquo Gas Powered

Sod Cutter

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

3 Ensure Irrigation of Trees and Large plants bull Add bubblers or drip irrigation if needed

In-line drip irrigation can be expanded as tree grows Bubbler Head Drip Irrigation

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

4 Plant Large Plants bull 5 gallon and larger

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

5 Add a weed barrier bull NOT weed cloth (except under rock) bull Newspaper or cardboard bull Overlap by 6-8 inches bull Cover all ground except where

there are plants

Paper amp Cardboard Weed Barrier Do NOT use weed cloth

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Notify your neighbors first

Weed Barrier Newspaper amp Cardboard

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

6 Layer bull 1-2rdquo of compost bull 4-5rdquo of Soil Building Mulch (tree trimmerrsquos chipped etc) bull Pull compost and mulch away from plant crowns and trunks

Timing bull Traditional Allow 3 - 5 months

for composting to complete process then plant

bull Fast Plant before completion by digging through layers

Sheet Mulching

(4rdquo+)

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

bull Rule of thumb for coverage 1 13 Cu Yd covers100 sf 4rdquo depth

Know your Turf Type to Effectively Remove

Turf Type Dormant Season

Active Season

Growth form

Seeds Common Types

Kill Method

Cool Season

Winter

Summer

Small tuffs

Dwarf Tall Fescue (common locally) Perennial Ryegrass Annual Ryegrass Blue Grass

Sheet Mulch

Warm Season

Winter Summer

Creeping Stolons

Bermuda grass Zoysia grass St Augustine Grass Kikuyu grass

Solarization or Chemical Followed by Sheet Mulching

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods bull Herbicides

bull Cannot be killed with Chemicals when dormant bull Spray herbicides when actively growing bull Repeat application

bull Non-toxic herbicide products

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods

bull Complete Sod Removal bull Sod goes to landfill

cannot be recycled

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Contouring for Dry Stream

Step 5 Implementation Contouring

Contouring Landscape Fabric First Cobbles Added

Completed

Step 5 Implementation Sequence

Do It Yourself or Professional Contractor What is right for you bull Tradeoff Cost vs Labor + Time bull Option Be the General Contractor yourself Installation or Repair bull California Landscape Contractors Association (CLCA)

httpwwwclcasandiegoorg bull Certified Irrigation Professional wwwIrrigationorg bull Contractors State License Board (CSLB)

httpwwwcslbcagovConsumers bull YouTube Instructional Videos

Step 6 Maintenance Irrigation

Irrigation Maintenance bull Adjust run time for season

bull 1 Winter bull 2 Fall amp Spring bull 3 Summer

bull Check for leaks and fix leaks promptly bull Flush drip systems and check filters to

reduce clogging bull Adjust sprayheads to prevent

overspray on hardscape

Step 6 Maintenance Plants

Plant Maintenance

bull Amend soil with compost and mulch regularly bull Remove weeds bull Monitor plant health bull Minimize the use of

non- organic chemicals bull Start with a hard spray

of water bull Use insecticidal soap

or other non-toxic pest killer

QUESTIONS

Apply for the WaterSmart Landscape Makeover Series

httplandscapemakeoverwatersmartsdorg Presentation Slides at httpwwwwatersmartsdorgprogramswatersmart-landscape-design-homeowners-workshop

  • Slide Number 1
  • San Diego County Water Authority
  • Slide Number 3
  • Slide Number 4
  • Slide Number 5
  • Slide Number 6
  • Slide Number 7
  • Before
  • After
  • Personal Goals
  • Slide Number 11
  • Why Remove Turf
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • WaterSmart Landscapes
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Design Process Overview
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Implementation Overview
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Slide Number 38
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  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Observations
  • Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
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  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
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  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
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  • Find Your Sunset Western Zone
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
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  • Anatomy of an Irrigation System
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Page 28: WaterSmart Landscape DESIGN FOR HOMEOWNERS · WaterSmart Landscape . DESIGN FOR HOMEOWNERS . Brought to you by the San Diego County Water Authority . ... Case Study 1. After: Approximately

Step 2 Create a Basic Plot Plan

Scales Architectural and Engineering

Standard Size Properties 14 Scale 14rdquo = 1rsquo or 1rdquo = 4rsquo 18 Scale 18rdquo = 1rsquo or 1rdquo = 8rsquo

Large Size Properties 110 Scale 1rdquo = 10rsquo 120 Scale 1rdquo = 20

Step 2 Create a Basic Plot Plan

Measure your property bull Start with one dominant point to measure from (ie a wall corner) bull Locate features that stay (walls hardscape trees fences etc) bull Alternate use outside source (Property Description Google Earth)

Step 2 Create a Basic Plot Plan

Using Graph Paper bull Select grid paper to match scale bull Draw in scale on grid paper bull Align ldquo0rdquo and measure bull Add Legend

bull Scale bull N arrow

frac14rdquo=1rsquo0rdquo

Step 2 Plot Plan Alternative

Without putting it on paper Flag Method bull Mark flags with selected

plants and size bull Place flags for each plant

Step 2 Plot Plan Alternative

Without putting it on paper Flag Method (contrsquod) bull Plan amp measure for

mature plants bull Rearrange as needed bull Count to create plant list bull Plant according to flags

Tecate Divide

What is a Watershed bull A watershed is the area of land

where all of the water that falls in it and drains off of it goes to a common outlet

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed

You live in a Watershed Benefits to Using a Watershed Approach to Landscaping

bull Improves environment bull Protects our waters bull Preserves our coast bull Reduces Beach Closures

from pollution bull Saves water in landscape bull Saves energy used in water

transport

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed

Your yard is a Mini-Watershed Map your drainage

bull Where does it flow from bull Where does it flow to bull Gutter Storm Drains Ocean

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed

Homework

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Soil Why Do We Care

bull Soil can cleanse water bull Soil can store water bull Soil influences everything related to water

bull Infiltration bull Holding capacity bull Movement bull Irrigation scheduling

bull Mineral

bull Organic

bull Pore Space

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

bull Mineral

bull Organic

bull Pore Space

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Soil Texture Particle

Type Water

Movement (Drainage)

Water Holding

Nutrient Holding

Sand Fast No No

Silt

Medium Medium Medium

Clay

Slow Yes once wet

Rich

Loam Mixture of all particle types

Medium

Yes

Yes

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Determining Soil Texture bull Soil Sampling Dig a hole

bull Remove mulch or surface matter bull Dig down approx 6rdquo bull Take sample from side of hole

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Determining Soil Texture bull ldquoThein Feel Testrdquo

bull Wet the soil sample to playdough consistency

bull Make a ball and poke it bull Does it fall apart bull Does it hold together

bull Squeeze a ribbon bull Less than 1 inch bull Between 1 inch and 2 inches bull More than 2 inches

bull Wet it excessively and feel it bull Is it slippery bull Is it gritty

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

bull Mineral

bull Organic

bull Pore Space

Sustainable Soil

bull Soil Food Web bull Organisms build soil bull Encourage them with

proper organic matter moisture oxygen etc

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Soil Food Web

Bacteria

Weeds

Nematodes

Fungi

Worms

Plants

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

bull Mineral

bull Organic

bull Pore Space

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Soil Aggregation bull Created by bacteria fungi and humic acid from organic matter bull Allows water

bull Infiltration percolation bull storage

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Water moves easily through soil with good structure

Soil Aggregation bull Creates soil pores which contain

OWL Oxyen Water Life

bull Purifies runoff water bull Creates water holding

capacity

Water Uptake by Plant Roots

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Organic Matter bull Reverses compaction bull Improves root penetration bull Improves plant success

Remediating Compaction

bull Add organic matter bull Build the health of the soil food web bull By the way hellip ADD ORGANIC MATTER

bull IN the ground Compost for Soil Amendment when planting

bull ON the ground Mulch after planting

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Compost Soil Amendment Mulch IN ground ON ground

Soil Amendment

bull Use compost when planting bull Small particles

usually less than frac14rdquo bull Mix compost with backfill soil

bull 30 most plants bull 15 natives in disturbed soil

bull Available in bags or bulk

Amending Soil with Compost

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Mulch bull Blanket over soil surface bull Continues to feed the soil as it breaks down bull Adds organic matter in areas already planted bull Prevents

bull Erosion bull Evaporation bull Weeds bull Compaction

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Mulch Types bull Longevity Wood chips or Bark bull Soil Building chipped tree trimmings or coarse compost

bull Varied particle sized bull Texture

bull Water passes through bull Holds in place on slopes and in wind

Brush or Composted Mulch Chipped Mulch Blended Mulch

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Mulch Application bull After planting lay 4rdquo layer on top of soil bull Leave open space around plant stem or crown bull Add additional mulch when areas are thin bull Rule of thumb

bull 1 14 CY covers about 100 sq ft at 4rdquo depth

Brush Mulch Chipped Mulch

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

How does your soil handle water bull Organic matter remediates compaction bull Percolation and infiltration effected by

bull Soil texture bull Soil aggregation bull Layers of compaction or rock

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Soil Drainage and Percolation Test (Homeownerrsquos Guide)

Day 1 1 Dig one cubic foot hole (12rdquox12rdquox12rdquo) 2 Fill the hole with water to saturate the soil 3 Let drain overnight

Day 2 1 Lay a stick over the hole 2 Refill the hole with water to the

level of the stick 3 Wait one hour 4 Measure how far the water level has

dropped to determine the infiltration rate per hour

Note Use the soil from the hole to do a worm count amp test the texture of your soil

Homework Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Soil Drainage Field Percolation Test Inches per Hr Drainage Solutions

Less than 1rdquo

Add organics Create mounds Select tolerant plants

1rdquo- 3rdquo

More than 4rdquo

Add organics Create mounds Select tolerant plants

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

First Flush bull First rain after dry period bull Washes off pollutants deposited

during dry period bull Discharge of higher concentrations

of pollutants in early part of a storm (relative to the later part of the storm)

bull 1000 SF roof has bull 372 gallons for 85 24 Hr Storm

at 6 inches of rainfall

bull Soil is important tool for management of First Flush

372 gallons

per 1000 SF 85 Storm

50 CF

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

First Flush Can the polluted water be cleaned

YES Healthy soil breaks down pollutants Can the water be utilized

YES It can be stored in bull Soil bull Rain Barrels bull Cisterns

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

First Seasonal Flush Subsequent Storm Event

Old Town San Diego

Storm Water Requirements for Water Quality Treatment You can be sustainable by incorporating features in your landscape plan such as

bull Rain barrels bull Dry stream beds with basins

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Design Capture Volume (DCV) Impermeable bull Roofs Concrete

Asphalt Grouted Pavers

Semi-permeable bull DG Cobble Gravel

Compacted Soil

Permeable bull Landscape areas

Amended or Mulched Soils

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

non-permeable

semi-permeable

permeable

Design Capture Volume (LID) bull Formula for on-site Design Capture Volume (DCV) for Runoff Factors 85th

percentile 24 Hr Storm

bull DCV = C x d x A x (43560 SFacre x 112 inft) DCV = C x d x A x 3630 conversion from acres to SF and to CF

bull DCV = Design Capture Volume in cubic feet bull C = Runoff Factors

Impermeable 09 Semi- permeable 03 Landscape areas 01

bull d = 85th Percentile Storm average regional 06

bull A = Tributary area in acres bull 43560 SF X 112 is conversion to CF

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

First Flush Techniques bull Keep water on site bull Slow-Store-Spread-Sink

bull Slow down the speed of the flow bull Store in basins bull Spread over wider area bull Sink into healthy soil

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

First Flush Techniques Pitfalls amp Problems

bull Drainage must be at least

5 -10rsquo from buildings and hardscape

bull Expansive clay soil bull Poor percolation

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

First Flush Techniques Dry Stream

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

10rsquo from hardscape

First Flush Techniques Dry Stream

bull Dry Stream

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

bull 10rsquo minimum from hardscape bull Optional permeable landscape fabric beneath rock

First Flush Techniques Rain Barrel bull Install with Diverter to control

overflow bull Be sure to plan for overflow if

not tied to drainage system bull Check WaterSmartSDOrg for

current incentives

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

First Flush Techniques Infiltration Trench

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

10rsquo from hardscape

First Flush Techniques Dry Well

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

10rsquo from hardscape

First Flush Techniques bull What Volume is needed Convert Gallons into Cubic Feet 372 Gallons from 6 Inch Rain Event 372 Gallons 748 = 50 Cubic Feet Depth of Storage Area in Inches = CF of Water divide (SF of Storage Area divide 12) Be aware of setbacks from buildings and impediments such as tree roots

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Observations

Site Observations bull Starting point of a successful design bull Take photos bull Assess existing situation

1 LID Conditions 2 Structural Conditions 3 Design Considerations 4 Growing Conditions

Landscape design and other design areas

bull Similarities bull Same basic elements amp principles

bull Differences bull Three-dimensional bull Living bull Seasonal amp ever changing

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Aesthetics Balance Symmetrical Balance

both sides even or visually identical - a mirror image Formal

Asymmetrical Balance

different-sized elements balance one another by having equal visual weight Informal

SYMMETRICAL BALANCE

ASYMMETRICAL BALANCE

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Proportion

bull Relative size of objects within the composition Large tree can make a house appear smaller

bull Most SoCal homes are out of scale to their lots

Aesthetics Proportion

Plantings may grow out of scale

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Color Most powerful of art elements Establish harmony

bull Soothing low contrast monochromatic cool bull Energizing contrast complimentary warm

SECONDARY COLORS PRIMARY COLORS TERTIARY COLORS

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Color Simple Color Harmony

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Contrast bull Provides interest and impact bull Creates Focal Points and catches the eye bull Contrast plant textures values and colors

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Unity bull Provides cohesive calm bull Repeat plant selections throughout the plan

including both sides of driveway

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Curb Appeal Billboard Effect bull Groups or drifts of plants catch the moving eye bull High contrast bull Simple

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Curb Appeal Path to the door bull Direct line of sight

or visual cues bull Generous path

welcomes guests bull No over grown areas

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Curb Appeal Path to the door bull Direct line of sight

or visual cues bull Generous path

welcomes guests bull No over grown areas

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Plant Functions in Design Climate Mitigation

bull Tradeoffs bull Deciduous Evergreen bull View vs Temperature

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Euphorbia cotinifolia Caribbean Copper Plant

Plant Functions in Design Security bull Thorns as a

deterrent

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Plant Functions in Design Privacy

bull Screen ugly views or create privacy bull Pick a cultivar that doesnrsquot need frequent pruning

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Podocarpus macrophyllus maki Shubby Yew

Pittosporum tenufolium lsquoSilver Sheenrsquo

Explore Design as 2 parts

bull Shaping Spaces bull How will you use the space

bull space arrangement location of major elements bull Design in 3D bull Form follows Function

bull Planting design bull How the space is filled with plants for effective

design

Step 4 Design Functional Design

How will you use your space Is your space an Outdoor Room a Passageway or a Garden

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Outdoor Rooms bull Walls

bull Do NOT need to be solid to create sense of enclosure

bull Floor bull Flagstone DG mulch

or groundcover

bull Ceilings bull can be canopies or arbors

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Passageway bull Way-finding or easy to follow bull Open path for curb appeal bull ldquoPeek-a-viewrdquo for mystery

Step 4 Design Functional Design

View Garden bull Enjoy from a distance bull Treat as a canvas bull Include paths for maintenance amp strolling

Step 4 Design Functional Design

View Garden Borrowed Views

Step 4 Design Functional Design

View Garden Created Views

bull Use an accent feature to create a focal point

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Design in 3D Create vertical dimension with

bull Layered planting

Background 6rsquo+ Middleground 4rsquo+-

Foreground 0-12rdquo

for islands

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function bull How will the space be used

bull What activities will occur there bull Active Uses

cooking eating entertaining sports play pool pets food bull Passive Uses

resting meditation viewing bull Does the current layout ldquoworkrdquo or does it need to

change to be more functional bull Lose the bed lines

bull Donrsquot think of your planting bed as a separate area hellip plan the entire space

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Create a Functional Bubble Plan bull Think

bull How the space could be used NOT how it IS used

bull Will it be an outdoor room garden or pathway

bull Do you want add bull Seating areas bull Pathways through

planting ldquoislandsrdquo bull Meander through your

yardslope with a circular route

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Think outside the box

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Create a Functional Bubble Plan bull Think How the space could be used NOT how it IS used

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Is it an Outdoor Room

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

An Outdoor Room with a dry stream bed

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Is it a Passageway

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Is it a Garden

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape Create a Planting Area Bubble Plan

bull Show basic planting areas bull Locate planting heights of

bull High bull Medium bull Low

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape Complete your Functional Bubble Plan

bull Sketch circulation paths and gathering areas

bull Show planting areas and height Create your Hardscape Plan

bull Check hardscape in place and correct bull Add desired elements

Include bull Hardscape walkways drive walls

patios etc bull Fences and walls bull Elements fountains pots arbors

rocks etc bull Planting areas

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Creating Your Plant Palette bull How to Choose

bull What do you like bull Climate appropriate bull Place appropriate bull Does it fill a design function

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Climate Appropriate Plants Leaves are

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Leathery Small

Silvery Solar tracking

Climate Appropriate Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes Homeownerrsquos Guide and Notebook

bull Mediterranean bull Asian bull Tropical bull Contemporary bull Native bull Shade bull Groundcover options

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Mediterranean

CC BY 20 Karen Roe

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Lavender Rosemary

Olives

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Asian

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Iris douglasiana Dietes African Iris Nandina

Juniperus Juniper

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Tropical

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Lantana Alstroemeria

Strelitzia Bird of Paradise Euphorbia milii Crown of Thorns

Bromeliads

Plumeria

Bougainvillea Geraniums Bird of Paradise

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Contemporary

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Anigozanthos Kangaroo Paw Assorted Succulents

Fire Sticks Kalanchoe thyrisifolia Agave Attenuata

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

California Natives

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Heteromeles arbutifolia Toyon

Romneya coulteri Matilija Poppy

Epilobium California Fushia

Saliva clevelandii Cleveland Sage

A note about Natives hellip WaterSmart Plant Palettes

California Natives bull Adapted for our climate soils bull Provide habitat and attract wildlife

Native plants need

bull Little or no summer water bull Little or no fertilizer bull No pesticides bull Less maintenance

Some native plants are summer deciduous

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Shade Plants for Dry Areas (See Notebook)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Bromeliads Clivia Dianella variegata Schefflera arboricola variegata

Walkable Groundcover Options Dymondia margaretae (Silver Carpet)

Lippia nodiflora (Kurapia)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Flat Green Groundcover Options Fragaria chiloensis (Beach Strawberry)

Achillea millefolium (Yarrow)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Mature Size Plant Research the ldquoFinished Sizerdquo

Agave americana marginata

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Mature Size Plant Pick the right size cultivar for the right place

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Carissa macrocarpa Natal Plum Species lsquoBoxwood Beautyrsquo lsquoGreen Carpetrsquo

8rsquo x 8rsquo 2rsquo x 2rsquo 1rsquo ndash 1 frac12rsquo x 4rsquo

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Growing Conditions Exposure

bull Soil type bull Drainage

Full Shade Full Sun

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Water Requirements Water Use Landscape Coefficient of Landscape Species WUCOLS South Coastal South Inland

Plant Search httpucanredusitesWUCOLSPlant_Search_Instructions

Escondido Rancho Bernardo San Marcos Poway Lakeside Ramona

San Diego Chula Vista Del Mar La Jolla Carlsbad Oceanside Vista El Cajon

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant

WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant

Sunset Western Garden Book Specific Plant Info bull Water usage bull Mature Size bull Cultivars bull Growing conditions

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Find Your Sunset Western Zone Zone 24

bull Mild maritime climate mild winters cool summers rarely freezes

Zone 23 bull Warmer than Zone 24

usually frost-free Zone 21

bull A mix of maritime amp continental influence colder in winter

httpwwwsunsetcomgardenclimate-zonessunset-climate-zone-san-diego-area-00418000067314

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant Sunset Western Garden Book Specific Plant Info bull Water usage bull Mature Size bull Cultivars bull Growing requirements

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Explore Design as 2 parts Physical site design

bull How the space is arranged location of major elements

Planting design and placement bull How the space is filled with plants for effective design

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Putting It Together Size your plants bull Draw at Mature Size to match Bubble Diagram bull Avoid overplanting bull Allow room to grow bull Understand you may

need to edit and thin later

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Putting It Together Hydrozoning bull Group plants with like water needs together

according to irrigation zone bull Do not put water needy plants next to low-water

plants bull Research

bull Water Use Classification of Landscape Species (WUCOLS) rating

bull Plant palettes bull Sunset Western

Step 4 Design Plant Placement

Remember Drawing in Scale Accurate proportion using a standard measurement to represent one foot

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale bull Determine the mature size of the plant bull Use the mature size bull Find appropriate circle

on template

bull Example bull Bush is 3rsquo at maturity bull In 14 scale use 34rdquo

diameter circle

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale bull Pencil in the plants for your space bull At 14rdquo scale = 1rsquo- 0rdquo

bull 3rsquo diameter shrub drawn as 34rdquo diameter circle

bull 12rsquo canopy tree drawn as 3rdquo diameter circle

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Anatomy of an Irrigation System

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Pressure Test bull Use meter on last head on valve

bull Range should be between 25 psi and 40 psi

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Pressure Regulation

At the point of connection (POC) At the head At the valve

Sprays Low Pressure

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Donuts formed by poor coverage

Sprays High Pressure

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Misting

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Overhead or Drip

Choose Overhead Spray for bull Large areas of turf replacement ground cover

(ie dymondia Beach Strawberry etc) bull The existing overhead system has good existing

coverage Choose Drip for bull Small oddly shaped planting areas bull Mixing of plants with differing water requirements in

the same valve area

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of Efficient Overhead Spray bull Simple to retrofit existing spray hardware bull Can match precipitation rate of drip bull Simpler to troubleshoot than drip bull May provide better coverage for groundcover

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of Drip Systems bull Drip is the most efficient

irrigation delivery type

bull Reduces weed growth by targeted water application

bull Prevents runoff and erosion

bull Low precipitation rate

bull No trenching means less digging

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of In-Line Drip Emitters

bull Provide consistent precipitation rate throughout line

bull Less prone to clogging and damage than micro spray

bull Easy to install

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Filters

At the head At the valve

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Drip Retrofit Systems bull Replace existing pop-ups with

retrofit such as Rainbird R-1800

bull Use subsurface tubing with emitter valves not micro spray and 14rdquospaghetti lines

bull Cover with mulch

Step 4 Design Irrigation

In-line Drip

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Irrigation Plan bull Create an irrigation plan based on your completed planting

plan and hydrozones bull Select a category of irrigation (rotor drip etchellip) bull Prepare a materials list and fill in spaces on your legend

(components and quantity)

Step 4 Design Irrigation

What is a Controller Program

bull A set of instructions stored in the controller

bull Different irrigation schedules bull Irrigation days ndash how often bull Start times ndash at what time bull Water times ndash how long

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Water Efficient Control Equipment bull Smart Controllers bull Rain and ETo Sensors bull Moisture Sensors

Smart Controllers Moisture Sensors

Rain and ETo Sensors

How much water does your landscape need

hellip It depends

Step 4 Design Irrigation

bull Soil Texture bull Precipitation Rate bull Plant Demand

Irrigation Scheduling Internet BeWaterWisecom

Step 4 Design Irrigation

1 Prepare the site

bull Cut down tall weeds bull Remove woody or invasive plants bull (warm season turf) bull Flag sprinkler heads bull Soak the area with water

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

2 Edging Mounding amp Contouring

bull Make room for the mulch Cut lawn 12 inches away from concrete to 3rdquo below concrete level

bull Create mounds with removed sod by facing turf side down or discard removed sod

bull Grade as needed

Manual ldquoGrubbingrdquo Gas Powered

Sod Cutter

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

3 Ensure Irrigation of Trees and Large plants bull Add bubblers or drip irrigation if needed

In-line drip irrigation can be expanded as tree grows Bubbler Head Drip Irrigation

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

4 Plant Large Plants bull 5 gallon and larger

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

5 Add a weed barrier bull NOT weed cloth (except under rock) bull Newspaper or cardboard bull Overlap by 6-8 inches bull Cover all ground except where

there are plants

Paper amp Cardboard Weed Barrier Do NOT use weed cloth

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Notify your neighbors first

Weed Barrier Newspaper amp Cardboard

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

6 Layer bull 1-2rdquo of compost bull 4-5rdquo of Soil Building Mulch (tree trimmerrsquos chipped etc) bull Pull compost and mulch away from plant crowns and trunks

Timing bull Traditional Allow 3 - 5 months

for composting to complete process then plant

bull Fast Plant before completion by digging through layers

Sheet Mulching

(4rdquo+)

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

bull Rule of thumb for coverage 1 13 Cu Yd covers100 sf 4rdquo depth

Know your Turf Type to Effectively Remove

Turf Type Dormant Season

Active Season

Growth form

Seeds Common Types

Kill Method

Cool Season

Winter

Summer

Small tuffs

Dwarf Tall Fescue (common locally) Perennial Ryegrass Annual Ryegrass Blue Grass

Sheet Mulch

Warm Season

Winter Summer

Creeping Stolons

Bermuda grass Zoysia grass St Augustine Grass Kikuyu grass

Solarization or Chemical Followed by Sheet Mulching

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods bull Herbicides

bull Cannot be killed with Chemicals when dormant bull Spray herbicides when actively growing bull Repeat application

bull Non-toxic herbicide products

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods

bull Complete Sod Removal bull Sod goes to landfill

cannot be recycled

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Contouring for Dry Stream

Step 5 Implementation Contouring

Contouring Landscape Fabric First Cobbles Added

Completed

Step 5 Implementation Sequence

Do It Yourself or Professional Contractor What is right for you bull Tradeoff Cost vs Labor + Time bull Option Be the General Contractor yourself Installation or Repair bull California Landscape Contractors Association (CLCA)

httpwwwclcasandiegoorg bull Certified Irrigation Professional wwwIrrigationorg bull Contractors State License Board (CSLB)

httpwwwcslbcagovConsumers bull YouTube Instructional Videos

Step 6 Maintenance Irrigation

Irrigation Maintenance bull Adjust run time for season

bull 1 Winter bull 2 Fall amp Spring bull 3 Summer

bull Check for leaks and fix leaks promptly bull Flush drip systems and check filters to

reduce clogging bull Adjust sprayheads to prevent

overspray on hardscape

Step 6 Maintenance Plants

Plant Maintenance

bull Amend soil with compost and mulch regularly bull Remove weeds bull Monitor plant health bull Minimize the use of

non- organic chemicals bull Start with a hard spray

of water bull Use insecticidal soap

or other non-toxic pest killer

QUESTIONS

Apply for the WaterSmart Landscape Makeover Series

httplandscapemakeoverwatersmartsdorg Presentation Slides at httpwwwwatersmartsdorgprogramswatersmart-landscape-design-homeowners-workshop

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  • San Diego County Water Authority
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  • Personal Goals
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  • Why Remove Turf
  • Case Study 1
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  • WaterSmart Landscapes
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Design Process Overview
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Implementation Overview
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
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  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
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  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
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  • Water Uptake by Plant Roots
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
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  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Observations
  • Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
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  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
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  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Find Your Sunset Western Zone
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
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  • Sprays High Pressure
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Step 2 Create a Basic Plot Plan

Measure your property bull Start with one dominant point to measure from (ie a wall corner) bull Locate features that stay (walls hardscape trees fences etc) bull Alternate use outside source (Property Description Google Earth)

Step 2 Create a Basic Plot Plan

Using Graph Paper bull Select grid paper to match scale bull Draw in scale on grid paper bull Align ldquo0rdquo and measure bull Add Legend

bull Scale bull N arrow

frac14rdquo=1rsquo0rdquo

Step 2 Plot Plan Alternative

Without putting it on paper Flag Method bull Mark flags with selected

plants and size bull Place flags for each plant

Step 2 Plot Plan Alternative

Without putting it on paper Flag Method (contrsquod) bull Plan amp measure for

mature plants bull Rearrange as needed bull Count to create plant list bull Plant according to flags

Tecate Divide

What is a Watershed bull A watershed is the area of land

where all of the water that falls in it and drains off of it goes to a common outlet

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed

You live in a Watershed Benefits to Using a Watershed Approach to Landscaping

bull Improves environment bull Protects our waters bull Preserves our coast bull Reduces Beach Closures

from pollution bull Saves water in landscape bull Saves energy used in water

transport

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed

Your yard is a Mini-Watershed Map your drainage

bull Where does it flow from bull Where does it flow to bull Gutter Storm Drains Ocean

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed

Homework

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Soil Why Do We Care

bull Soil can cleanse water bull Soil can store water bull Soil influences everything related to water

bull Infiltration bull Holding capacity bull Movement bull Irrigation scheduling

bull Mineral

bull Organic

bull Pore Space

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

bull Mineral

bull Organic

bull Pore Space

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Soil Texture Particle

Type Water

Movement (Drainage)

Water Holding

Nutrient Holding

Sand Fast No No

Silt

Medium Medium Medium

Clay

Slow Yes once wet

Rich

Loam Mixture of all particle types

Medium

Yes

Yes

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Determining Soil Texture bull Soil Sampling Dig a hole

bull Remove mulch or surface matter bull Dig down approx 6rdquo bull Take sample from side of hole

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Determining Soil Texture bull ldquoThein Feel Testrdquo

bull Wet the soil sample to playdough consistency

bull Make a ball and poke it bull Does it fall apart bull Does it hold together

bull Squeeze a ribbon bull Less than 1 inch bull Between 1 inch and 2 inches bull More than 2 inches

bull Wet it excessively and feel it bull Is it slippery bull Is it gritty

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

bull Mineral

bull Organic

bull Pore Space

Sustainable Soil

bull Soil Food Web bull Organisms build soil bull Encourage them with

proper organic matter moisture oxygen etc

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Soil Food Web

Bacteria

Weeds

Nematodes

Fungi

Worms

Plants

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

bull Mineral

bull Organic

bull Pore Space

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Soil Aggregation bull Created by bacteria fungi and humic acid from organic matter bull Allows water

bull Infiltration percolation bull storage

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Water moves easily through soil with good structure

Soil Aggregation bull Creates soil pores which contain

OWL Oxyen Water Life

bull Purifies runoff water bull Creates water holding

capacity

Water Uptake by Plant Roots

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Organic Matter bull Reverses compaction bull Improves root penetration bull Improves plant success

Remediating Compaction

bull Add organic matter bull Build the health of the soil food web bull By the way hellip ADD ORGANIC MATTER

bull IN the ground Compost for Soil Amendment when planting

bull ON the ground Mulch after planting

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Compost Soil Amendment Mulch IN ground ON ground

Soil Amendment

bull Use compost when planting bull Small particles

usually less than frac14rdquo bull Mix compost with backfill soil

bull 30 most plants bull 15 natives in disturbed soil

bull Available in bags or bulk

Amending Soil with Compost

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Mulch bull Blanket over soil surface bull Continues to feed the soil as it breaks down bull Adds organic matter in areas already planted bull Prevents

bull Erosion bull Evaporation bull Weeds bull Compaction

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Mulch Types bull Longevity Wood chips or Bark bull Soil Building chipped tree trimmings or coarse compost

bull Varied particle sized bull Texture

bull Water passes through bull Holds in place on slopes and in wind

Brush or Composted Mulch Chipped Mulch Blended Mulch

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Mulch Application bull After planting lay 4rdquo layer on top of soil bull Leave open space around plant stem or crown bull Add additional mulch when areas are thin bull Rule of thumb

bull 1 14 CY covers about 100 sq ft at 4rdquo depth

Brush Mulch Chipped Mulch

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

How does your soil handle water bull Organic matter remediates compaction bull Percolation and infiltration effected by

bull Soil texture bull Soil aggregation bull Layers of compaction or rock

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Soil Drainage and Percolation Test (Homeownerrsquos Guide)

Day 1 1 Dig one cubic foot hole (12rdquox12rdquox12rdquo) 2 Fill the hole with water to saturate the soil 3 Let drain overnight

Day 2 1 Lay a stick over the hole 2 Refill the hole with water to the

level of the stick 3 Wait one hour 4 Measure how far the water level has

dropped to determine the infiltration rate per hour

Note Use the soil from the hole to do a worm count amp test the texture of your soil

Homework Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Soil Drainage Field Percolation Test Inches per Hr Drainage Solutions

Less than 1rdquo

Add organics Create mounds Select tolerant plants

1rdquo- 3rdquo

More than 4rdquo

Add organics Create mounds Select tolerant plants

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

First Flush bull First rain after dry period bull Washes off pollutants deposited

during dry period bull Discharge of higher concentrations

of pollutants in early part of a storm (relative to the later part of the storm)

bull 1000 SF roof has bull 372 gallons for 85 24 Hr Storm

at 6 inches of rainfall

bull Soil is important tool for management of First Flush

372 gallons

per 1000 SF 85 Storm

50 CF

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

First Flush Can the polluted water be cleaned

YES Healthy soil breaks down pollutants Can the water be utilized

YES It can be stored in bull Soil bull Rain Barrels bull Cisterns

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

First Seasonal Flush Subsequent Storm Event

Old Town San Diego

Storm Water Requirements for Water Quality Treatment You can be sustainable by incorporating features in your landscape plan such as

bull Rain barrels bull Dry stream beds with basins

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Design Capture Volume (DCV) Impermeable bull Roofs Concrete

Asphalt Grouted Pavers

Semi-permeable bull DG Cobble Gravel

Compacted Soil

Permeable bull Landscape areas

Amended or Mulched Soils

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

non-permeable

semi-permeable

permeable

Design Capture Volume (LID) bull Formula for on-site Design Capture Volume (DCV) for Runoff Factors 85th

percentile 24 Hr Storm

bull DCV = C x d x A x (43560 SFacre x 112 inft) DCV = C x d x A x 3630 conversion from acres to SF and to CF

bull DCV = Design Capture Volume in cubic feet bull C = Runoff Factors

Impermeable 09 Semi- permeable 03 Landscape areas 01

bull d = 85th Percentile Storm average regional 06

bull A = Tributary area in acres bull 43560 SF X 112 is conversion to CF

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

First Flush Techniques bull Keep water on site bull Slow-Store-Spread-Sink

bull Slow down the speed of the flow bull Store in basins bull Spread over wider area bull Sink into healthy soil

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

First Flush Techniques Pitfalls amp Problems

bull Drainage must be at least

5 -10rsquo from buildings and hardscape

bull Expansive clay soil bull Poor percolation

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

First Flush Techniques Dry Stream

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

10rsquo from hardscape

First Flush Techniques Dry Stream

bull Dry Stream

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

bull 10rsquo minimum from hardscape bull Optional permeable landscape fabric beneath rock

First Flush Techniques Rain Barrel bull Install with Diverter to control

overflow bull Be sure to plan for overflow if

not tied to drainage system bull Check WaterSmartSDOrg for

current incentives

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

First Flush Techniques Infiltration Trench

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

10rsquo from hardscape

First Flush Techniques Dry Well

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

10rsquo from hardscape

First Flush Techniques bull What Volume is needed Convert Gallons into Cubic Feet 372 Gallons from 6 Inch Rain Event 372 Gallons 748 = 50 Cubic Feet Depth of Storage Area in Inches = CF of Water divide (SF of Storage Area divide 12) Be aware of setbacks from buildings and impediments such as tree roots

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Observations

Site Observations bull Starting point of a successful design bull Take photos bull Assess existing situation

1 LID Conditions 2 Structural Conditions 3 Design Considerations 4 Growing Conditions

Landscape design and other design areas

bull Similarities bull Same basic elements amp principles

bull Differences bull Three-dimensional bull Living bull Seasonal amp ever changing

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Aesthetics Balance Symmetrical Balance

both sides even or visually identical - a mirror image Formal

Asymmetrical Balance

different-sized elements balance one another by having equal visual weight Informal

SYMMETRICAL BALANCE

ASYMMETRICAL BALANCE

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Proportion

bull Relative size of objects within the composition Large tree can make a house appear smaller

bull Most SoCal homes are out of scale to their lots

Aesthetics Proportion

Plantings may grow out of scale

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Color Most powerful of art elements Establish harmony

bull Soothing low contrast monochromatic cool bull Energizing contrast complimentary warm

SECONDARY COLORS PRIMARY COLORS TERTIARY COLORS

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Color Simple Color Harmony

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Contrast bull Provides interest and impact bull Creates Focal Points and catches the eye bull Contrast plant textures values and colors

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Unity bull Provides cohesive calm bull Repeat plant selections throughout the plan

including both sides of driveway

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Curb Appeal Billboard Effect bull Groups or drifts of plants catch the moving eye bull High contrast bull Simple

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Curb Appeal Path to the door bull Direct line of sight

or visual cues bull Generous path

welcomes guests bull No over grown areas

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Curb Appeal Path to the door bull Direct line of sight

or visual cues bull Generous path

welcomes guests bull No over grown areas

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Plant Functions in Design Climate Mitigation

bull Tradeoffs bull Deciduous Evergreen bull View vs Temperature

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Euphorbia cotinifolia Caribbean Copper Plant

Plant Functions in Design Security bull Thorns as a

deterrent

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Plant Functions in Design Privacy

bull Screen ugly views or create privacy bull Pick a cultivar that doesnrsquot need frequent pruning

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Podocarpus macrophyllus maki Shubby Yew

Pittosporum tenufolium lsquoSilver Sheenrsquo

Explore Design as 2 parts

bull Shaping Spaces bull How will you use the space

bull space arrangement location of major elements bull Design in 3D bull Form follows Function

bull Planting design bull How the space is filled with plants for effective

design

Step 4 Design Functional Design

How will you use your space Is your space an Outdoor Room a Passageway or a Garden

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Outdoor Rooms bull Walls

bull Do NOT need to be solid to create sense of enclosure

bull Floor bull Flagstone DG mulch

or groundcover

bull Ceilings bull can be canopies or arbors

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Passageway bull Way-finding or easy to follow bull Open path for curb appeal bull ldquoPeek-a-viewrdquo for mystery

Step 4 Design Functional Design

View Garden bull Enjoy from a distance bull Treat as a canvas bull Include paths for maintenance amp strolling

Step 4 Design Functional Design

View Garden Borrowed Views

Step 4 Design Functional Design

View Garden Created Views

bull Use an accent feature to create a focal point

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Design in 3D Create vertical dimension with

bull Layered planting

Background 6rsquo+ Middleground 4rsquo+-

Foreground 0-12rdquo

for islands

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function bull How will the space be used

bull What activities will occur there bull Active Uses

cooking eating entertaining sports play pool pets food bull Passive Uses

resting meditation viewing bull Does the current layout ldquoworkrdquo or does it need to

change to be more functional bull Lose the bed lines

bull Donrsquot think of your planting bed as a separate area hellip plan the entire space

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Create a Functional Bubble Plan bull Think

bull How the space could be used NOT how it IS used

bull Will it be an outdoor room garden or pathway

bull Do you want add bull Seating areas bull Pathways through

planting ldquoislandsrdquo bull Meander through your

yardslope with a circular route

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Think outside the box

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Create a Functional Bubble Plan bull Think How the space could be used NOT how it IS used

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Is it an Outdoor Room

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

An Outdoor Room with a dry stream bed

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Is it a Passageway

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Is it a Garden

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape Create a Planting Area Bubble Plan

bull Show basic planting areas bull Locate planting heights of

bull High bull Medium bull Low

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape Complete your Functional Bubble Plan

bull Sketch circulation paths and gathering areas

bull Show planting areas and height Create your Hardscape Plan

bull Check hardscape in place and correct bull Add desired elements

Include bull Hardscape walkways drive walls

patios etc bull Fences and walls bull Elements fountains pots arbors

rocks etc bull Planting areas

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Creating Your Plant Palette bull How to Choose

bull What do you like bull Climate appropriate bull Place appropriate bull Does it fill a design function

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Climate Appropriate Plants Leaves are

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Leathery Small

Silvery Solar tracking

Climate Appropriate Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes Homeownerrsquos Guide and Notebook

bull Mediterranean bull Asian bull Tropical bull Contemporary bull Native bull Shade bull Groundcover options

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Mediterranean

CC BY 20 Karen Roe

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Lavender Rosemary

Olives

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Asian

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Iris douglasiana Dietes African Iris Nandina

Juniperus Juniper

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Tropical

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Lantana Alstroemeria

Strelitzia Bird of Paradise Euphorbia milii Crown of Thorns

Bromeliads

Plumeria

Bougainvillea Geraniums Bird of Paradise

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Contemporary

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Anigozanthos Kangaroo Paw Assorted Succulents

Fire Sticks Kalanchoe thyrisifolia Agave Attenuata

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

California Natives

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Heteromeles arbutifolia Toyon

Romneya coulteri Matilija Poppy

Epilobium California Fushia

Saliva clevelandii Cleveland Sage

A note about Natives hellip WaterSmart Plant Palettes

California Natives bull Adapted for our climate soils bull Provide habitat and attract wildlife

Native plants need

bull Little or no summer water bull Little or no fertilizer bull No pesticides bull Less maintenance

Some native plants are summer deciduous

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Shade Plants for Dry Areas (See Notebook)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Bromeliads Clivia Dianella variegata Schefflera arboricola variegata

Walkable Groundcover Options Dymondia margaretae (Silver Carpet)

Lippia nodiflora (Kurapia)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Flat Green Groundcover Options Fragaria chiloensis (Beach Strawberry)

Achillea millefolium (Yarrow)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Mature Size Plant Research the ldquoFinished Sizerdquo

Agave americana marginata

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Mature Size Plant Pick the right size cultivar for the right place

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Carissa macrocarpa Natal Plum Species lsquoBoxwood Beautyrsquo lsquoGreen Carpetrsquo

8rsquo x 8rsquo 2rsquo x 2rsquo 1rsquo ndash 1 frac12rsquo x 4rsquo

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Growing Conditions Exposure

bull Soil type bull Drainage

Full Shade Full Sun

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Water Requirements Water Use Landscape Coefficient of Landscape Species WUCOLS South Coastal South Inland

Plant Search httpucanredusitesWUCOLSPlant_Search_Instructions

Escondido Rancho Bernardo San Marcos Poway Lakeside Ramona

San Diego Chula Vista Del Mar La Jolla Carlsbad Oceanside Vista El Cajon

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant

WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant

Sunset Western Garden Book Specific Plant Info bull Water usage bull Mature Size bull Cultivars bull Growing conditions

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Find Your Sunset Western Zone Zone 24

bull Mild maritime climate mild winters cool summers rarely freezes

Zone 23 bull Warmer than Zone 24

usually frost-free Zone 21

bull A mix of maritime amp continental influence colder in winter

httpwwwsunsetcomgardenclimate-zonessunset-climate-zone-san-diego-area-00418000067314

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant Sunset Western Garden Book Specific Plant Info bull Water usage bull Mature Size bull Cultivars bull Growing requirements

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Explore Design as 2 parts Physical site design

bull How the space is arranged location of major elements

Planting design and placement bull How the space is filled with plants for effective design

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Putting It Together Size your plants bull Draw at Mature Size to match Bubble Diagram bull Avoid overplanting bull Allow room to grow bull Understand you may

need to edit and thin later

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Putting It Together Hydrozoning bull Group plants with like water needs together

according to irrigation zone bull Do not put water needy plants next to low-water

plants bull Research

bull Water Use Classification of Landscape Species (WUCOLS) rating

bull Plant palettes bull Sunset Western

Step 4 Design Plant Placement

Remember Drawing in Scale Accurate proportion using a standard measurement to represent one foot

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale bull Determine the mature size of the plant bull Use the mature size bull Find appropriate circle

on template

bull Example bull Bush is 3rsquo at maturity bull In 14 scale use 34rdquo

diameter circle

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale bull Pencil in the plants for your space bull At 14rdquo scale = 1rsquo- 0rdquo

bull 3rsquo diameter shrub drawn as 34rdquo diameter circle

bull 12rsquo canopy tree drawn as 3rdquo diameter circle

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Anatomy of an Irrigation System

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Pressure Test bull Use meter on last head on valve

bull Range should be between 25 psi and 40 psi

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Pressure Regulation

At the point of connection (POC) At the head At the valve

Sprays Low Pressure

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Donuts formed by poor coverage

Sprays High Pressure

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Misting

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Overhead or Drip

Choose Overhead Spray for bull Large areas of turf replacement ground cover

(ie dymondia Beach Strawberry etc) bull The existing overhead system has good existing

coverage Choose Drip for bull Small oddly shaped planting areas bull Mixing of plants with differing water requirements in

the same valve area

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of Efficient Overhead Spray bull Simple to retrofit existing spray hardware bull Can match precipitation rate of drip bull Simpler to troubleshoot than drip bull May provide better coverage for groundcover

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of Drip Systems bull Drip is the most efficient

irrigation delivery type

bull Reduces weed growth by targeted water application

bull Prevents runoff and erosion

bull Low precipitation rate

bull No trenching means less digging

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of In-Line Drip Emitters

bull Provide consistent precipitation rate throughout line

bull Less prone to clogging and damage than micro spray

bull Easy to install

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Filters

At the head At the valve

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Drip Retrofit Systems bull Replace existing pop-ups with

retrofit such as Rainbird R-1800

bull Use subsurface tubing with emitter valves not micro spray and 14rdquospaghetti lines

bull Cover with mulch

Step 4 Design Irrigation

In-line Drip

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Irrigation Plan bull Create an irrigation plan based on your completed planting

plan and hydrozones bull Select a category of irrigation (rotor drip etchellip) bull Prepare a materials list and fill in spaces on your legend

(components and quantity)

Step 4 Design Irrigation

What is a Controller Program

bull A set of instructions stored in the controller

bull Different irrigation schedules bull Irrigation days ndash how often bull Start times ndash at what time bull Water times ndash how long

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Water Efficient Control Equipment bull Smart Controllers bull Rain and ETo Sensors bull Moisture Sensors

Smart Controllers Moisture Sensors

Rain and ETo Sensors

How much water does your landscape need

hellip It depends

Step 4 Design Irrigation

bull Soil Texture bull Precipitation Rate bull Plant Demand

Irrigation Scheduling Internet BeWaterWisecom

Step 4 Design Irrigation

1 Prepare the site

bull Cut down tall weeds bull Remove woody or invasive plants bull (warm season turf) bull Flag sprinkler heads bull Soak the area with water

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

2 Edging Mounding amp Contouring

bull Make room for the mulch Cut lawn 12 inches away from concrete to 3rdquo below concrete level

bull Create mounds with removed sod by facing turf side down or discard removed sod

bull Grade as needed

Manual ldquoGrubbingrdquo Gas Powered

Sod Cutter

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

3 Ensure Irrigation of Trees and Large plants bull Add bubblers or drip irrigation if needed

In-line drip irrigation can be expanded as tree grows Bubbler Head Drip Irrigation

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

4 Plant Large Plants bull 5 gallon and larger

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

5 Add a weed barrier bull NOT weed cloth (except under rock) bull Newspaper or cardboard bull Overlap by 6-8 inches bull Cover all ground except where

there are plants

Paper amp Cardboard Weed Barrier Do NOT use weed cloth

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Notify your neighbors first

Weed Barrier Newspaper amp Cardboard

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

6 Layer bull 1-2rdquo of compost bull 4-5rdquo of Soil Building Mulch (tree trimmerrsquos chipped etc) bull Pull compost and mulch away from plant crowns and trunks

Timing bull Traditional Allow 3 - 5 months

for composting to complete process then plant

bull Fast Plant before completion by digging through layers

Sheet Mulching

(4rdquo+)

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

bull Rule of thumb for coverage 1 13 Cu Yd covers100 sf 4rdquo depth

Know your Turf Type to Effectively Remove

Turf Type Dormant Season

Active Season

Growth form

Seeds Common Types

Kill Method

Cool Season

Winter

Summer

Small tuffs

Dwarf Tall Fescue (common locally) Perennial Ryegrass Annual Ryegrass Blue Grass

Sheet Mulch

Warm Season

Winter Summer

Creeping Stolons

Bermuda grass Zoysia grass St Augustine Grass Kikuyu grass

Solarization or Chemical Followed by Sheet Mulching

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods bull Herbicides

bull Cannot be killed with Chemicals when dormant bull Spray herbicides when actively growing bull Repeat application

bull Non-toxic herbicide products

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods

bull Complete Sod Removal bull Sod goes to landfill

cannot be recycled

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Contouring for Dry Stream

Step 5 Implementation Contouring

Contouring Landscape Fabric First Cobbles Added

Completed

Step 5 Implementation Sequence

Do It Yourself or Professional Contractor What is right for you bull Tradeoff Cost vs Labor + Time bull Option Be the General Contractor yourself Installation or Repair bull California Landscape Contractors Association (CLCA)

httpwwwclcasandiegoorg bull Certified Irrigation Professional wwwIrrigationorg bull Contractors State License Board (CSLB)

httpwwwcslbcagovConsumers bull YouTube Instructional Videos

Step 6 Maintenance Irrigation

Irrigation Maintenance bull Adjust run time for season

bull 1 Winter bull 2 Fall amp Spring bull 3 Summer

bull Check for leaks and fix leaks promptly bull Flush drip systems and check filters to

reduce clogging bull Adjust sprayheads to prevent

overspray on hardscape

Step 6 Maintenance Plants

Plant Maintenance

bull Amend soil with compost and mulch regularly bull Remove weeds bull Monitor plant health bull Minimize the use of

non- organic chemicals bull Start with a hard spray

of water bull Use insecticidal soap

or other non-toxic pest killer

QUESTIONS

Apply for the WaterSmart Landscape Makeover Series

httplandscapemakeoverwatersmartsdorg Presentation Slides at httpwwwwatersmartsdorgprogramswatersmart-landscape-design-homeowners-workshop

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  • San Diego County Water Authority
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  • Before
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  • Personal Goals
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  • Why Remove Turf
  • Case Study 1
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  • WaterSmart Landscapes
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Design Process Overview
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Implementation Overview
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
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  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
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  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
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  • Water Uptake by Plant Roots
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
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  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Observations
  • Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
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  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
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  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Find Your Sunset Western Zone
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
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  • Anatomy of an Irrigation System
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  • Sprays Low Pressure
  • Sprays High Pressure
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Step 2 Create a Basic Plot Plan

Using Graph Paper bull Select grid paper to match scale bull Draw in scale on grid paper bull Align ldquo0rdquo and measure bull Add Legend

bull Scale bull N arrow

frac14rdquo=1rsquo0rdquo

Step 2 Plot Plan Alternative

Without putting it on paper Flag Method bull Mark flags with selected

plants and size bull Place flags for each plant

Step 2 Plot Plan Alternative

Without putting it on paper Flag Method (contrsquod) bull Plan amp measure for

mature plants bull Rearrange as needed bull Count to create plant list bull Plant according to flags

Tecate Divide

What is a Watershed bull A watershed is the area of land

where all of the water that falls in it and drains off of it goes to a common outlet

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed

You live in a Watershed Benefits to Using a Watershed Approach to Landscaping

bull Improves environment bull Protects our waters bull Preserves our coast bull Reduces Beach Closures

from pollution bull Saves water in landscape bull Saves energy used in water

transport

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed

Your yard is a Mini-Watershed Map your drainage

bull Where does it flow from bull Where does it flow to bull Gutter Storm Drains Ocean

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed

Homework

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Soil Why Do We Care

bull Soil can cleanse water bull Soil can store water bull Soil influences everything related to water

bull Infiltration bull Holding capacity bull Movement bull Irrigation scheduling

bull Mineral

bull Organic

bull Pore Space

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

bull Mineral

bull Organic

bull Pore Space

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Soil Texture Particle

Type Water

Movement (Drainage)

Water Holding

Nutrient Holding

Sand Fast No No

Silt

Medium Medium Medium

Clay

Slow Yes once wet

Rich

Loam Mixture of all particle types

Medium

Yes

Yes

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Determining Soil Texture bull Soil Sampling Dig a hole

bull Remove mulch or surface matter bull Dig down approx 6rdquo bull Take sample from side of hole

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Determining Soil Texture bull ldquoThein Feel Testrdquo

bull Wet the soil sample to playdough consistency

bull Make a ball and poke it bull Does it fall apart bull Does it hold together

bull Squeeze a ribbon bull Less than 1 inch bull Between 1 inch and 2 inches bull More than 2 inches

bull Wet it excessively and feel it bull Is it slippery bull Is it gritty

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

bull Mineral

bull Organic

bull Pore Space

Sustainable Soil

bull Soil Food Web bull Organisms build soil bull Encourage them with

proper organic matter moisture oxygen etc

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Soil Food Web

Bacteria

Weeds

Nematodes

Fungi

Worms

Plants

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

bull Mineral

bull Organic

bull Pore Space

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Soil Aggregation bull Created by bacteria fungi and humic acid from organic matter bull Allows water

bull Infiltration percolation bull storage

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Water moves easily through soil with good structure

Soil Aggregation bull Creates soil pores which contain

OWL Oxyen Water Life

bull Purifies runoff water bull Creates water holding

capacity

Water Uptake by Plant Roots

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Organic Matter bull Reverses compaction bull Improves root penetration bull Improves plant success

Remediating Compaction

bull Add organic matter bull Build the health of the soil food web bull By the way hellip ADD ORGANIC MATTER

bull IN the ground Compost for Soil Amendment when planting

bull ON the ground Mulch after planting

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Compost Soil Amendment Mulch IN ground ON ground

Soil Amendment

bull Use compost when planting bull Small particles

usually less than frac14rdquo bull Mix compost with backfill soil

bull 30 most plants bull 15 natives in disturbed soil

bull Available in bags or bulk

Amending Soil with Compost

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Mulch bull Blanket over soil surface bull Continues to feed the soil as it breaks down bull Adds organic matter in areas already planted bull Prevents

bull Erosion bull Evaporation bull Weeds bull Compaction

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Mulch Types bull Longevity Wood chips or Bark bull Soil Building chipped tree trimmings or coarse compost

bull Varied particle sized bull Texture

bull Water passes through bull Holds in place on slopes and in wind

Brush or Composted Mulch Chipped Mulch Blended Mulch

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Mulch Application bull After planting lay 4rdquo layer on top of soil bull Leave open space around plant stem or crown bull Add additional mulch when areas are thin bull Rule of thumb

bull 1 14 CY covers about 100 sq ft at 4rdquo depth

Brush Mulch Chipped Mulch

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

How does your soil handle water bull Organic matter remediates compaction bull Percolation and infiltration effected by

bull Soil texture bull Soil aggregation bull Layers of compaction or rock

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Soil Drainage and Percolation Test (Homeownerrsquos Guide)

Day 1 1 Dig one cubic foot hole (12rdquox12rdquox12rdquo) 2 Fill the hole with water to saturate the soil 3 Let drain overnight

Day 2 1 Lay a stick over the hole 2 Refill the hole with water to the

level of the stick 3 Wait one hour 4 Measure how far the water level has

dropped to determine the infiltration rate per hour

Note Use the soil from the hole to do a worm count amp test the texture of your soil

Homework Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Soil Drainage Field Percolation Test Inches per Hr Drainage Solutions

Less than 1rdquo

Add organics Create mounds Select tolerant plants

1rdquo- 3rdquo

More than 4rdquo

Add organics Create mounds Select tolerant plants

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

First Flush bull First rain after dry period bull Washes off pollutants deposited

during dry period bull Discharge of higher concentrations

of pollutants in early part of a storm (relative to the later part of the storm)

bull 1000 SF roof has bull 372 gallons for 85 24 Hr Storm

at 6 inches of rainfall

bull Soil is important tool for management of First Flush

372 gallons

per 1000 SF 85 Storm

50 CF

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

First Flush Can the polluted water be cleaned

YES Healthy soil breaks down pollutants Can the water be utilized

YES It can be stored in bull Soil bull Rain Barrels bull Cisterns

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

First Seasonal Flush Subsequent Storm Event

Old Town San Diego

Storm Water Requirements for Water Quality Treatment You can be sustainable by incorporating features in your landscape plan such as

bull Rain barrels bull Dry stream beds with basins

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Design Capture Volume (DCV) Impermeable bull Roofs Concrete

Asphalt Grouted Pavers

Semi-permeable bull DG Cobble Gravel

Compacted Soil

Permeable bull Landscape areas

Amended or Mulched Soils

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

non-permeable

semi-permeable

permeable

Design Capture Volume (LID) bull Formula for on-site Design Capture Volume (DCV) for Runoff Factors 85th

percentile 24 Hr Storm

bull DCV = C x d x A x (43560 SFacre x 112 inft) DCV = C x d x A x 3630 conversion from acres to SF and to CF

bull DCV = Design Capture Volume in cubic feet bull C = Runoff Factors

Impermeable 09 Semi- permeable 03 Landscape areas 01

bull d = 85th Percentile Storm average regional 06

bull A = Tributary area in acres bull 43560 SF X 112 is conversion to CF

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

First Flush Techniques bull Keep water on site bull Slow-Store-Spread-Sink

bull Slow down the speed of the flow bull Store in basins bull Spread over wider area bull Sink into healthy soil

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

First Flush Techniques Pitfalls amp Problems

bull Drainage must be at least

5 -10rsquo from buildings and hardscape

bull Expansive clay soil bull Poor percolation

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

First Flush Techniques Dry Stream

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

10rsquo from hardscape

First Flush Techniques Dry Stream

bull Dry Stream

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

bull 10rsquo minimum from hardscape bull Optional permeable landscape fabric beneath rock

First Flush Techniques Rain Barrel bull Install with Diverter to control

overflow bull Be sure to plan for overflow if

not tied to drainage system bull Check WaterSmartSDOrg for

current incentives

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

First Flush Techniques Infiltration Trench

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

10rsquo from hardscape

First Flush Techniques Dry Well

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

10rsquo from hardscape

First Flush Techniques bull What Volume is needed Convert Gallons into Cubic Feet 372 Gallons from 6 Inch Rain Event 372 Gallons 748 = 50 Cubic Feet Depth of Storage Area in Inches = CF of Water divide (SF of Storage Area divide 12) Be aware of setbacks from buildings and impediments such as tree roots

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Observations

Site Observations bull Starting point of a successful design bull Take photos bull Assess existing situation

1 LID Conditions 2 Structural Conditions 3 Design Considerations 4 Growing Conditions

Landscape design and other design areas

bull Similarities bull Same basic elements amp principles

bull Differences bull Three-dimensional bull Living bull Seasonal amp ever changing

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Aesthetics Balance Symmetrical Balance

both sides even or visually identical - a mirror image Formal

Asymmetrical Balance

different-sized elements balance one another by having equal visual weight Informal

SYMMETRICAL BALANCE

ASYMMETRICAL BALANCE

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Proportion

bull Relative size of objects within the composition Large tree can make a house appear smaller

bull Most SoCal homes are out of scale to their lots

Aesthetics Proportion

Plantings may grow out of scale

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Color Most powerful of art elements Establish harmony

bull Soothing low contrast monochromatic cool bull Energizing contrast complimentary warm

SECONDARY COLORS PRIMARY COLORS TERTIARY COLORS

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Color Simple Color Harmony

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Contrast bull Provides interest and impact bull Creates Focal Points and catches the eye bull Contrast plant textures values and colors

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Unity bull Provides cohesive calm bull Repeat plant selections throughout the plan

including both sides of driveway

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Curb Appeal Billboard Effect bull Groups or drifts of plants catch the moving eye bull High contrast bull Simple

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Curb Appeal Path to the door bull Direct line of sight

or visual cues bull Generous path

welcomes guests bull No over grown areas

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Curb Appeal Path to the door bull Direct line of sight

or visual cues bull Generous path

welcomes guests bull No over grown areas

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Plant Functions in Design Climate Mitigation

bull Tradeoffs bull Deciduous Evergreen bull View vs Temperature

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Euphorbia cotinifolia Caribbean Copper Plant

Plant Functions in Design Security bull Thorns as a

deterrent

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Plant Functions in Design Privacy

bull Screen ugly views or create privacy bull Pick a cultivar that doesnrsquot need frequent pruning

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Podocarpus macrophyllus maki Shubby Yew

Pittosporum tenufolium lsquoSilver Sheenrsquo

Explore Design as 2 parts

bull Shaping Spaces bull How will you use the space

bull space arrangement location of major elements bull Design in 3D bull Form follows Function

bull Planting design bull How the space is filled with plants for effective

design

Step 4 Design Functional Design

How will you use your space Is your space an Outdoor Room a Passageway or a Garden

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Outdoor Rooms bull Walls

bull Do NOT need to be solid to create sense of enclosure

bull Floor bull Flagstone DG mulch

or groundcover

bull Ceilings bull can be canopies or arbors

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Passageway bull Way-finding or easy to follow bull Open path for curb appeal bull ldquoPeek-a-viewrdquo for mystery

Step 4 Design Functional Design

View Garden bull Enjoy from a distance bull Treat as a canvas bull Include paths for maintenance amp strolling

Step 4 Design Functional Design

View Garden Borrowed Views

Step 4 Design Functional Design

View Garden Created Views

bull Use an accent feature to create a focal point

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Design in 3D Create vertical dimension with

bull Layered planting

Background 6rsquo+ Middleground 4rsquo+-

Foreground 0-12rdquo

for islands

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function bull How will the space be used

bull What activities will occur there bull Active Uses

cooking eating entertaining sports play pool pets food bull Passive Uses

resting meditation viewing bull Does the current layout ldquoworkrdquo or does it need to

change to be more functional bull Lose the bed lines

bull Donrsquot think of your planting bed as a separate area hellip plan the entire space

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Create a Functional Bubble Plan bull Think

bull How the space could be used NOT how it IS used

bull Will it be an outdoor room garden or pathway

bull Do you want add bull Seating areas bull Pathways through

planting ldquoislandsrdquo bull Meander through your

yardslope with a circular route

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Think outside the box

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Create a Functional Bubble Plan bull Think How the space could be used NOT how it IS used

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Is it an Outdoor Room

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

An Outdoor Room with a dry stream bed

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Is it a Passageway

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Is it a Garden

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape Create a Planting Area Bubble Plan

bull Show basic planting areas bull Locate planting heights of

bull High bull Medium bull Low

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape Complete your Functional Bubble Plan

bull Sketch circulation paths and gathering areas

bull Show planting areas and height Create your Hardscape Plan

bull Check hardscape in place and correct bull Add desired elements

Include bull Hardscape walkways drive walls

patios etc bull Fences and walls bull Elements fountains pots arbors

rocks etc bull Planting areas

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Creating Your Plant Palette bull How to Choose

bull What do you like bull Climate appropriate bull Place appropriate bull Does it fill a design function

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Climate Appropriate Plants Leaves are

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Leathery Small

Silvery Solar tracking

Climate Appropriate Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes Homeownerrsquos Guide and Notebook

bull Mediterranean bull Asian bull Tropical bull Contemporary bull Native bull Shade bull Groundcover options

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Mediterranean

CC BY 20 Karen Roe

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Lavender Rosemary

Olives

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Asian

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Iris douglasiana Dietes African Iris Nandina

Juniperus Juniper

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Tropical

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Lantana Alstroemeria

Strelitzia Bird of Paradise Euphorbia milii Crown of Thorns

Bromeliads

Plumeria

Bougainvillea Geraniums Bird of Paradise

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Contemporary

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Anigozanthos Kangaroo Paw Assorted Succulents

Fire Sticks Kalanchoe thyrisifolia Agave Attenuata

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

California Natives

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Heteromeles arbutifolia Toyon

Romneya coulteri Matilija Poppy

Epilobium California Fushia

Saliva clevelandii Cleveland Sage

A note about Natives hellip WaterSmart Plant Palettes

California Natives bull Adapted for our climate soils bull Provide habitat and attract wildlife

Native plants need

bull Little or no summer water bull Little or no fertilizer bull No pesticides bull Less maintenance

Some native plants are summer deciduous

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Shade Plants for Dry Areas (See Notebook)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Bromeliads Clivia Dianella variegata Schefflera arboricola variegata

Walkable Groundcover Options Dymondia margaretae (Silver Carpet)

Lippia nodiflora (Kurapia)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Flat Green Groundcover Options Fragaria chiloensis (Beach Strawberry)

Achillea millefolium (Yarrow)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Mature Size Plant Research the ldquoFinished Sizerdquo

Agave americana marginata

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Mature Size Plant Pick the right size cultivar for the right place

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Carissa macrocarpa Natal Plum Species lsquoBoxwood Beautyrsquo lsquoGreen Carpetrsquo

8rsquo x 8rsquo 2rsquo x 2rsquo 1rsquo ndash 1 frac12rsquo x 4rsquo

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Growing Conditions Exposure

bull Soil type bull Drainage

Full Shade Full Sun

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Water Requirements Water Use Landscape Coefficient of Landscape Species WUCOLS South Coastal South Inland

Plant Search httpucanredusitesWUCOLSPlant_Search_Instructions

Escondido Rancho Bernardo San Marcos Poway Lakeside Ramona

San Diego Chula Vista Del Mar La Jolla Carlsbad Oceanside Vista El Cajon

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant

WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant

Sunset Western Garden Book Specific Plant Info bull Water usage bull Mature Size bull Cultivars bull Growing conditions

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Find Your Sunset Western Zone Zone 24

bull Mild maritime climate mild winters cool summers rarely freezes

Zone 23 bull Warmer than Zone 24

usually frost-free Zone 21

bull A mix of maritime amp continental influence colder in winter

httpwwwsunsetcomgardenclimate-zonessunset-climate-zone-san-diego-area-00418000067314

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant Sunset Western Garden Book Specific Plant Info bull Water usage bull Mature Size bull Cultivars bull Growing requirements

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Explore Design as 2 parts Physical site design

bull How the space is arranged location of major elements

Planting design and placement bull How the space is filled with plants for effective design

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Putting It Together Size your plants bull Draw at Mature Size to match Bubble Diagram bull Avoid overplanting bull Allow room to grow bull Understand you may

need to edit and thin later

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Putting It Together Hydrozoning bull Group plants with like water needs together

according to irrigation zone bull Do not put water needy plants next to low-water

plants bull Research

bull Water Use Classification of Landscape Species (WUCOLS) rating

bull Plant palettes bull Sunset Western

Step 4 Design Plant Placement

Remember Drawing in Scale Accurate proportion using a standard measurement to represent one foot

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale bull Determine the mature size of the plant bull Use the mature size bull Find appropriate circle

on template

bull Example bull Bush is 3rsquo at maturity bull In 14 scale use 34rdquo

diameter circle

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale bull Pencil in the plants for your space bull At 14rdquo scale = 1rsquo- 0rdquo

bull 3rsquo diameter shrub drawn as 34rdquo diameter circle

bull 12rsquo canopy tree drawn as 3rdquo diameter circle

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Anatomy of an Irrigation System

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Pressure Test bull Use meter on last head on valve

bull Range should be between 25 psi and 40 psi

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Pressure Regulation

At the point of connection (POC) At the head At the valve

Sprays Low Pressure

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Donuts formed by poor coverage

Sprays High Pressure

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Misting

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Overhead or Drip

Choose Overhead Spray for bull Large areas of turf replacement ground cover

(ie dymondia Beach Strawberry etc) bull The existing overhead system has good existing

coverage Choose Drip for bull Small oddly shaped planting areas bull Mixing of plants with differing water requirements in

the same valve area

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of Efficient Overhead Spray bull Simple to retrofit existing spray hardware bull Can match precipitation rate of drip bull Simpler to troubleshoot than drip bull May provide better coverage for groundcover

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of Drip Systems bull Drip is the most efficient

irrigation delivery type

bull Reduces weed growth by targeted water application

bull Prevents runoff and erosion

bull Low precipitation rate

bull No trenching means less digging

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of In-Line Drip Emitters

bull Provide consistent precipitation rate throughout line

bull Less prone to clogging and damage than micro spray

bull Easy to install

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Filters

At the head At the valve

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Drip Retrofit Systems bull Replace existing pop-ups with

retrofit such as Rainbird R-1800

bull Use subsurface tubing with emitter valves not micro spray and 14rdquospaghetti lines

bull Cover with mulch

Step 4 Design Irrigation

In-line Drip

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Irrigation Plan bull Create an irrigation plan based on your completed planting

plan and hydrozones bull Select a category of irrigation (rotor drip etchellip) bull Prepare a materials list and fill in spaces on your legend

(components and quantity)

Step 4 Design Irrigation

What is a Controller Program

bull A set of instructions stored in the controller

bull Different irrigation schedules bull Irrigation days ndash how often bull Start times ndash at what time bull Water times ndash how long

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Water Efficient Control Equipment bull Smart Controllers bull Rain and ETo Sensors bull Moisture Sensors

Smart Controllers Moisture Sensors

Rain and ETo Sensors

How much water does your landscape need

hellip It depends

Step 4 Design Irrigation

bull Soil Texture bull Precipitation Rate bull Plant Demand

Irrigation Scheduling Internet BeWaterWisecom

Step 4 Design Irrigation

1 Prepare the site

bull Cut down tall weeds bull Remove woody or invasive plants bull (warm season turf) bull Flag sprinkler heads bull Soak the area with water

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

2 Edging Mounding amp Contouring

bull Make room for the mulch Cut lawn 12 inches away from concrete to 3rdquo below concrete level

bull Create mounds with removed sod by facing turf side down or discard removed sod

bull Grade as needed

Manual ldquoGrubbingrdquo Gas Powered

Sod Cutter

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

3 Ensure Irrigation of Trees and Large plants bull Add bubblers or drip irrigation if needed

In-line drip irrigation can be expanded as tree grows Bubbler Head Drip Irrigation

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

4 Plant Large Plants bull 5 gallon and larger

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

5 Add a weed barrier bull NOT weed cloth (except under rock) bull Newspaper or cardboard bull Overlap by 6-8 inches bull Cover all ground except where

there are plants

Paper amp Cardboard Weed Barrier Do NOT use weed cloth

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Notify your neighbors first

Weed Barrier Newspaper amp Cardboard

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

6 Layer bull 1-2rdquo of compost bull 4-5rdquo of Soil Building Mulch (tree trimmerrsquos chipped etc) bull Pull compost and mulch away from plant crowns and trunks

Timing bull Traditional Allow 3 - 5 months

for composting to complete process then plant

bull Fast Plant before completion by digging through layers

Sheet Mulching

(4rdquo+)

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

bull Rule of thumb for coverage 1 13 Cu Yd covers100 sf 4rdquo depth

Know your Turf Type to Effectively Remove

Turf Type Dormant Season

Active Season

Growth form

Seeds Common Types

Kill Method

Cool Season

Winter

Summer

Small tuffs

Dwarf Tall Fescue (common locally) Perennial Ryegrass Annual Ryegrass Blue Grass

Sheet Mulch

Warm Season

Winter Summer

Creeping Stolons

Bermuda grass Zoysia grass St Augustine Grass Kikuyu grass

Solarization or Chemical Followed by Sheet Mulching

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods bull Herbicides

bull Cannot be killed with Chemicals when dormant bull Spray herbicides when actively growing bull Repeat application

bull Non-toxic herbicide products

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods

bull Complete Sod Removal bull Sod goes to landfill

cannot be recycled

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Contouring for Dry Stream

Step 5 Implementation Contouring

Contouring Landscape Fabric First Cobbles Added

Completed

Step 5 Implementation Sequence

Do It Yourself or Professional Contractor What is right for you bull Tradeoff Cost vs Labor + Time bull Option Be the General Contractor yourself Installation or Repair bull California Landscape Contractors Association (CLCA)

httpwwwclcasandiegoorg bull Certified Irrigation Professional wwwIrrigationorg bull Contractors State License Board (CSLB)

httpwwwcslbcagovConsumers bull YouTube Instructional Videos

Step 6 Maintenance Irrigation

Irrigation Maintenance bull Adjust run time for season

bull 1 Winter bull 2 Fall amp Spring bull 3 Summer

bull Check for leaks and fix leaks promptly bull Flush drip systems and check filters to

reduce clogging bull Adjust sprayheads to prevent

overspray on hardscape

Step 6 Maintenance Plants

Plant Maintenance

bull Amend soil with compost and mulch regularly bull Remove weeds bull Monitor plant health bull Minimize the use of

non- organic chemicals bull Start with a hard spray

of water bull Use insecticidal soap

or other non-toxic pest killer

QUESTIONS

Apply for the WaterSmart Landscape Makeover Series

httplandscapemakeoverwatersmartsdorg Presentation Slides at httpwwwwatersmartsdorgprogramswatersmart-landscape-design-homeowners-workshop

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  • San Diego County Water Authority
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  • Why Remove Turf
  • Case Study 1
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  • WaterSmart Landscapes
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Design Process Overview
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Implementation Overview
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
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  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
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  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
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  • Water Uptake by Plant Roots
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
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  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Observations
  • Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
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  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
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  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
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  • Find Your Sunset Western Zone
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
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  • Anatomy of an Irrigation System
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  • Sprays High Pressure
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Step 2 Plot Plan Alternative

Without putting it on paper Flag Method bull Mark flags with selected

plants and size bull Place flags for each plant

Step 2 Plot Plan Alternative

Without putting it on paper Flag Method (contrsquod) bull Plan amp measure for

mature plants bull Rearrange as needed bull Count to create plant list bull Plant according to flags

Tecate Divide

What is a Watershed bull A watershed is the area of land

where all of the water that falls in it and drains off of it goes to a common outlet

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed

You live in a Watershed Benefits to Using a Watershed Approach to Landscaping

bull Improves environment bull Protects our waters bull Preserves our coast bull Reduces Beach Closures

from pollution bull Saves water in landscape bull Saves energy used in water

transport

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed

Your yard is a Mini-Watershed Map your drainage

bull Where does it flow from bull Where does it flow to bull Gutter Storm Drains Ocean

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed

Homework

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Soil Why Do We Care

bull Soil can cleanse water bull Soil can store water bull Soil influences everything related to water

bull Infiltration bull Holding capacity bull Movement bull Irrigation scheduling

bull Mineral

bull Organic

bull Pore Space

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

bull Mineral

bull Organic

bull Pore Space

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Soil Texture Particle

Type Water

Movement (Drainage)

Water Holding

Nutrient Holding

Sand Fast No No

Silt

Medium Medium Medium

Clay

Slow Yes once wet

Rich

Loam Mixture of all particle types

Medium

Yes

Yes

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Determining Soil Texture bull Soil Sampling Dig a hole

bull Remove mulch or surface matter bull Dig down approx 6rdquo bull Take sample from side of hole

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Determining Soil Texture bull ldquoThein Feel Testrdquo

bull Wet the soil sample to playdough consistency

bull Make a ball and poke it bull Does it fall apart bull Does it hold together

bull Squeeze a ribbon bull Less than 1 inch bull Between 1 inch and 2 inches bull More than 2 inches

bull Wet it excessively and feel it bull Is it slippery bull Is it gritty

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

bull Mineral

bull Organic

bull Pore Space

Sustainable Soil

bull Soil Food Web bull Organisms build soil bull Encourage them with

proper organic matter moisture oxygen etc

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Soil Food Web

Bacteria

Weeds

Nematodes

Fungi

Worms

Plants

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

bull Mineral

bull Organic

bull Pore Space

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Soil Aggregation bull Created by bacteria fungi and humic acid from organic matter bull Allows water

bull Infiltration percolation bull storage

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Water moves easily through soil with good structure

Soil Aggregation bull Creates soil pores which contain

OWL Oxyen Water Life

bull Purifies runoff water bull Creates water holding

capacity

Water Uptake by Plant Roots

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Organic Matter bull Reverses compaction bull Improves root penetration bull Improves plant success

Remediating Compaction

bull Add organic matter bull Build the health of the soil food web bull By the way hellip ADD ORGANIC MATTER

bull IN the ground Compost for Soil Amendment when planting

bull ON the ground Mulch after planting

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Compost Soil Amendment Mulch IN ground ON ground

Soil Amendment

bull Use compost when planting bull Small particles

usually less than frac14rdquo bull Mix compost with backfill soil

bull 30 most plants bull 15 natives in disturbed soil

bull Available in bags or bulk

Amending Soil with Compost

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Mulch bull Blanket over soil surface bull Continues to feed the soil as it breaks down bull Adds organic matter in areas already planted bull Prevents

bull Erosion bull Evaporation bull Weeds bull Compaction

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Mulch Types bull Longevity Wood chips or Bark bull Soil Building chipped tree trimmings or coarse compost

bull Varied particle sized bull Texture

bull Water passes through bull Holds in place on slopes and in wind

Brush or Composted Mulch Chipped Mulch Blended Mulch

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Mulch Application bull After planting lay 4rdquo layer on top of soil bull Leave open space around plant stem or crown bull Add additional mulch when areas are thin bull Rule of thumb

bull 1 14 CY covers about 100 sq ft at 4rdquo depth

Brush Mulch Chipped Mulch

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

How does your soil handle water bull Organic matter remediates compaction bull Percolation and infiltration effected by

bull Soil texture bull Soil aggregation bull Layers of compaction or rock

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Soil Drainage and Percolation Test (Homeownerrsquos Guide)

Day 1 1 Dig one cubic foot hole (12rdquox12rdquox12rdquo) 2 Fill the hole with water to saturate the soil 3 Let drain overnight

Day 2 1 Lay a stick over the hole 2 Refill the hole with water to the

level of the stick 3 Wait one hour 4 Measure how far the water level has

dropped to determine the infiltration rate per hour

Note Use the soil from the hole to do a worm count amp test the texture of your soil

Homework Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Soil Drainage Field Percolation Test Inches per Hr Drainage Solutions

Less than 1rdquo

Add organics Create mounds Select tolerant plants

1rdquo- 3rdquo

More than 4rdquo

Add organics Create mounds Select tolerant plants

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

First Flush bull First rain after dry period bull Washes off pollutants deposited

during dry period bull Discharge of higher concentrations

of pollutants in early part of a storm (relative to the later part of the storm)

bull 1000 SF roof has bull 372 gallons for 85 24 Hr Storm

at 6 inches of rainfall

bull Soil is important tool for management of First Flush

372 gallons

per 1000 SF 85 Storm

50 CF

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

First Flush Can the polluted water be cleaned

YES Healthy soil breaks down pollutants Can the water be utilized

YES It can be stored in bull Soil bull Rain Barrels bull Cisterns

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

First Seasonal Flush Subsequent Storm Event

Old Town San Diego

Storm Water Requirements for Water Quality Treatment You can be sustainable by incorporating features in your landscape plan such as

bull Rain barrels bull Dry stream beds with basins

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Design Capture Volume (DCV) Impermeable bull Roofs Concrete

Asphalt Grouted Pavers

Semi-permeable bull DG Cobble Gravel

Compacted Soil

Permeable bull Landscape areas

Amended or Mulched Soils

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

non-permeable

semi-permeable

permeable

Design Capture Volume (LID) bull Formula for on-site Design Capture Volume (DCV) for Runoff Factors 85th

percentile 24 Hr Storm

bull DCV = C x d x A x (43560 SFacre x 112 inft) DCV = C x d x A x 3630 conversion from acres to SF and to CF

bull DCV = Design Capture Volume in cubic feet bull C = Runoff Factors

Impermeable 09 Semi- permeable 03 Landscape areas 01

bull d = 85th Percentile Storm average regional 06

bull A = Tributary area in acres bull 43560 SF X 112 is conversion to CF

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

First Flush Techniques bull Keep water on site bull Slow-Store-Spread-Sink

bull Slow down the speed of the flow bull Store in basins bull Spread over wider area bull Sink into healthy soil

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

First Flush Techniques Pitfalls amp Problems

bull Drainage must be at least

5 -10rsquo from buildings and hardscape

bull Expansive clay soil bull Poor percolation

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

First Flush Techniques Dry Stream

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

10rsquo from hardscape

First Flush Techniques Dry Stream

bull Dry Stream

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

bull 10rsquo minimum from hardscape bull Optional permeable landscape fabric beneath rock

First Flush Techniques Rain Barrel bull Install with Diverter to control

overflow bull Be sure to plan for overflow if

not tied to drainage system bull Check WaterSmartSDOrg for

current incentives

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

First Flush Techniques Infiltration Trench

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

10rsquo from hardscape

First Flush Techniques Dry Well

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

10rsquo from hardscape

First Flush Techniques bull What Volume is needed Convert Gallons into Cubic Feet 372 Gallons from 6 Inch Rain Event 372 Gallons 748 = 50 Cubic Feet Depth of Storage Area in Inches = CF of Water divide (SF of Storage Area divide 12) Be aware of setbacks from buildings and impediments such as tree roots

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Observations

Site Observations bull Starting point of a successful design bull Take photos bull Assess existing situation

1 LID Conditions 2 Structural Conditions 3 Design Considerations 4 Growing Conditions

Landscape design and other design areas

bull Similarities bull Same basic elements amp principles

bull Differences bull Three-dimensional bull Living bull Seasonal amp ever changing

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Aesthetics Balance Symmetrical Balance

both sides even or visually identical - a mirror image Formal

Asymmetrical Balance

different-sized elements balance one another by having equal visual weight Informal

SYMMETRICAL BALANCE

ASYMMETRICAL BALANCE

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Proportion

bull Relative size of objects within the composition Large tree can make a house appear smaller

bull Most SoCal homes are out of scale to their lots

Aesthetics Proportion

Plantings may grow out of scale

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Color Most powerful of art elements Establish harmony

bull Soothing low contrast monochromatic cool bull Energizing contrast complimentary warm

SECONDARY COLORS PRIMARY COLORS TERTIARY COLORS

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Color Simple Color Harmony

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Contrast bull Provides interest and impact bull Creates Focal Points and catches the eye bull Contrast plant textures values and colors

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Unity bull Provides cohesive calm bull Repeat plant selections throughout the plan

including both sides of driveway

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Curb Appeal Billboard Effect bull Groups or drifts of plants catch the moving eye bull High contrast bull Simple

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Curb Appeal Path to the door bull Direct line of sight

or visual cues bull Generous path

welcomes guests bull No over grown areas

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Curb Appeal Path to the door bull Direct line of sight

or visual cues bull Generous path

welcomes guests bull No over grown areas

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Plant Functions in Design Climate Mitigation

bull Tradeoffs bull Deciduous Evergreen bull View vs Temperature

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Euphorbia cotinifolia Caribbean Copper Plant

Plant Functions in Design Security bull Thorns as a

deterrent

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Plant Functions in Design Privacy

bull Screen ugly views or create privacy bull Pick a cultivar that doesnrsquot need frequent pruning

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Podocarpus macrophyllus maki Shubby Yew

Pittosporum tenufolium lsquoSilver Sheenrsquo

Explore Design as 2 parts

bull Shaping Spaces bull How will you use the space

bull space arrangement location of major elements bull Design in 3D bull Form follows Function

bull Planting design bull How the space is filled with plants for effective

design

Step 4 Design Functional Design

How will you use your space Is your space an Outdoor Room a Passageway or a Garden

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Outdoor Rooms bull Walls

bull Do NOT need to be solid to create sense of enclosure

bull Floor bull Flagstone DG mulch

or groundcover

bull Ceilings bull can be canopies or arbors

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Passageway bull Way-finding or easy to follow bull Open path for curb appeal bull ldquoPeek-a-viewrdquo for mystery

Step 4 Design Functional Design

View Garden bull Enjoy from a distance bull Treat as a canvas bull Include paths for maintenance amp strolling

Step 4 Design Functional Design

View Garden Borrowed Views

Step 4 Design Functional Design

View Garden Created Views

bull Use an accent feature to create a focal point

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Design in 3D Create vertical dimension with

bull Layered planting

Background 6rsquo+ Middleground 4rsquo+-

Foreground 0-12rdquo

for islands

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function bull How will the space be used

bull What activities will occur there bull Active Uses

cooking eating entertaining sports play pool pets food bull Passive Uses

resting meditation viewing bull Does the current layout ldquoworkrdquo or does it need to

change to be more functional bull Lose the bed lines

bull Donrsquot think of your planting bed as a separate area hellip plan the entire space

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Create a Functional Bubble Plan bull Think

bull How the space could be used NOT how it IS used

bull Will it be an outdoor room garden or pathway

bull Do you want add bull Seating areas bull Pathways through

planting ldquoislandsrdquo bull Meander through your

yardslope with a circular route

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Think outside the box

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Create a Functional Bubble Plan bull Think How the space could be used NOT how it IS used

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Is it an Outdoor Room

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

An Outdoor Room with a dry stream bed

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Is it a Passageway

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Is it a Garden

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape Create a Planting Area Bubble Plan

bull Show basic planting areas bull Locate planting heights of

bull High bull Medium bull Low

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape Complete your Functional Bubble Plan

bull Sketch circulation paths and gathering areas

bull Show planting areas and height Create your Hardscape Plan

bull Check hardscape in place and correct bull Add desired elements

Include bull Hardscape walkways drive walls

patios etc bull Fences and walls bull Elements fountains pots arbors

rocks etc bull Planting areas

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Creating Your Plant Palette bull How to Choose

bull What do you like bull Climate appropriate bull Place appropriate bull Does it fill a design function

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Climate Appropriate Plants Leaves are

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Leathery Small

Silvery Solar tracking

Climate Appropriate Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes Homeownerrsquos Guide and Notebook

bull Mediterranean bull Asian bull Tropical bull Contemporary bull Native bull Shade bull Groundcover options

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Mediterranean

CC BY 20 Karen Roe

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Lavender Rosemary

Olives

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Asian

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Iris douglasiana Dietes African Iris Nandina

Juniperus Juniper

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Tropical

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Lantana Alstroemeria

Strelitzia Bird of Paradise Euphorbia milii Crown of Thorns

Bromeliads

Plumeria

Bougainvillea Geraniums Bird of Paradise

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Contemporary

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Anigozanthos Kangaroo Paw Assorted Succulents

Fire Sticks Kalanchoe thyrisifolia Agave Attenuata

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

California Natives

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Heteromeles arbutifolia Toyon

Romneya coulteri Matilija Poppy

Epilobium California Fushia

Saliva clevelandii Cleveland Sage

A note about Natives hellip WaterSmart Plant Palettes

California Natives bull Adapted for our climate soils bull Provide habitat and attract wildlife

Native plants need

bull Little or no summer water bull Little or no fertilizer bull No pesticides bull Less maintenance

Some native plants are summer deciduous

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Shade Plants for Dry Areas (See Notebook)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Bromeliads Clivia Dianella variegata Schefflera arboricola variegata

Walkable Groundcover Options Dymondia margaretae (Silver Carpet)

Lippia nodiflora (Kurapia)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Flat Green Groundcover Options Fragaria chiloensis (Beach Strawberry)

Achillea millefolium (Yarrow)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Mature Size Plant Research the ldquoFinished Sizerdquo

Agave americana marginata

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Mature Size Plant Pick the right size cultivar for the right place

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Carissa macrocarpa Natal Plum Species lsquoBoxwood Beautyrsquo lsquoGreen Carpetrsquo

8rsquo x 8rsquo 2rsquo x 2rsquo 1rsquo ndash 1 frac12rsquo x 4rsquo

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Growing Conditions Exposure

bull Soil type bull Drainage

Full Shade Full Sun

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Water Requirements Water Use Landscape Coefficient of Landscape Species WUCOLS South Coastal South Inland

Plant Search httpucanredusitesWUCOLSPlant_Search_Instructions

Escondido Rancho Bernardo San Marcos Poway Lakeside Ramona

San Diego Chula Vista Del Mar La Jolla Carlsbad Oceanside Vista El Cajon

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant

WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant

Sunset Western Garden Book Specific Plant Info bull Water usage bull Mature Size bull Cultivars bull Growing conditions

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Find Your Sunset Western Zone Zone 24

bull Mild maritime climate mild winters cool summers rarely freezes

Zone 23 bull Warmer than Zone 24

usually frost-free Zone 21

bull A mix of maritime amp continental influence colder in winter

httpwwwsunsetcomgardenclimate-zonessunset-climate-zone-san-diego-area-00418000067314

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant Sunset Western Garden Book Specific Plant Info bull Water usage bull Mature Size bull Cultivars bull Growing requirements

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Explore Design as 2 parts Physical site design

bull How the space is arranged location of major elements

Planting design and placement bull How the space is filled with plants for effective design

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Putting It Together Size your plants bull Draw at Mature Size to match Bubble Diagram bull Avoid overplanting bull Allow room to grow bull Understand you may

need to edit and thin later

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Putting It Together Hydrozoning bull Group plants with like water needs together

according to irrigation zone bull Do not put water needy plants next to low-water

plants bull Research

bull Water Use Classification of Landscape Species (WUCOLS) rating

bull Plant palettes bull Sunset Western

Step 4 Design Plant Placement

Remember Drawing in Scale Accurate proportion using a standard measurement to represent one foot

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale bull Determine the mature size of the plant bull Use the mature size bull Find appropriate circle

on template

bull Example bull Bush is 3rsquo at maturity bull In 14 scale use 34rdquo

diameter circle

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale bull Pencil in the plants for your space bull At 14rdquo scale = 1rsquo- 0rdquo

bull 3rsquo diameter shrub drawn as 34rdquo diameter circle

bull 12rsquo canopy tree drawn as 3rdquo diameter circle

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Anatomy of an Irrigation System

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Pressure Test bull Use meter on last head on valve

bull Range should be between 25 psi and 40 psi

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Pressure Regulation

At the point of connection (POC) At the head At the valve

Sprays Low Pressure

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Donuts formed by poor coverage

Sprays High Pressure

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Misting

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Overhead or Drip

Choose Overhead Spray for bull Large areas of turf replacement ground cover

(ie dymondia Beach Strawberry etc) bull The existing overhead system has good existing

coverage Choose Drip for bull Small oddly shaped planting areas bull Mixing of plants with differing water requirements in

the same valve area

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of Efficient Overhead Spray bull Simple to retrofit existing spray hardware bull Can match precipitation rate of drip bull Simpler to troubleshoot than drip bull May provide better coverage for groundcover

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of Drip Systems bull Drip is the most efficient

irrigation delivery type

bull Reduces weed growth by targeted water application

bull Prevents runoff and erosion

bull Low precipitation rate

bull No trenching means less digging

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of In-Line Drip Emitters

bull Provide consistent precipitation rate throughout line

bull Less prone to clogging and damage than micro spray

bull Easy to install

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Filters

At the head At the valve

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Drip Retrofit Systems bull Replace existing pop-ups with

retrofit such as Rainbird R-1800

bull Use subsurface tubing with emitter valves not micro spray and 14rdquospaghetti lines

bull Cover with mulch

Step 4 Design Irrigation

In-line Drip

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Irrigation Plan bull Create an irrigation plan based on your completed planting

plan and hydrozones bull Select a category of irrigation (rotor drip etchellip) bull Prepare a materials list and fill in spaces on your legend

(components and quantity)

Step 4 Design Irrigation

What is a Controller Program

bull A set of instructions stored in the controller

bull Different irrigation schedules bull Irrigation days ndash how often bull Start times ndash at what time bull Water times ndash how long

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Water Efficient Control Equipment bull Smart Controllers bull Rain and ETo Sensors bull Moisture Sensors

Smart Controllers Moisture Sensors

Rain and ETo Sensors

How much water does your landscape need

hellip It depends

Step 4 Design Irrigation

bull Soil Texture bull Precipitation Rate bull Plant Demand

Irrigation Scheduling Internet BeWaterWisecom

Step 4 Design Irrigation

1 Prepare the site

bull Cut down tall weeds bull Remove woody or invasive plants bull (warm season turf) bull Flag sprinkler heads bull Soak the area with water

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

2 Edging Mounding amp Contouring

bull Make room for the mulch Cut lawn 12 inches away from concrete to 3rdquo below concrete level

bull Create mounds with removed sod by facing turf side down or discard removed sod

bull Grade as needed

Manual ldquoGrubbingrdquo Gas Powered

Sod Cutter

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

3 Ensure Irrigation of Trees and Large plants bull Add bubblers or drip irrigation if needed

In-line drip irrigation can be expanded as tree grows Bubbler Head Drip Irrigation

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

4 Plant Large Plants bull 5 gallon and larger

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

5 Add a weed barrier bull NOT weed cloth (except under rock) bull Newspaper or cardboard bull Overlap by 6-8 inches bull Cover all ground except where

there are plants

Paper amp Cardboard Weed Barrier Do NOT use weed cloth

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Notify your neighbors first

Weed Barrier Newspaper amp Cardboard

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

6 Layer bull 1-2rdquo of compost bull 4-5rdquo of Soil Building Mulch (tree trimmerrsquos chipped etc) bull Pull compost and mulch away from plant crowns and trunks

Timing bull Traditional Allow 3 - 5 months

for composting to complete process then plant

bull Fast Plant before completion by digging through layers

Sheet Mulching

(4rdquo+)

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

bull Rule of thumb for coverage 1 13 Cu Yd covers100 sf 4rdquo depth

Know your Turf Type to Effectively Remove

Turf Type Dormant Season

Active Season

Growth form

Seeds Common Types

Kill Method

Cool Season

Winter

Summer

Small tuffs

Dwarf Tall Fescue (common locally) Perennial Ryegrass Annual Ryegrass Blue Grass

Sheet Mulch

Warm Season

Winter Summer

Creeping Stolons

Bermuda grass Zoysia grass St Augustine Grass Kikuyu grass

Solarization or Chemical Followed by Sheet Mulching

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods bull Herbicides

bull Cannot be killed with Chemicals when dormant bull Spray herbicides when actively growing bull Repeat application

bull Non-toxic herbicide products

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods

bull Complete Sod Removal bull Sod goes to landfill

cannot be recycled

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Contouring for Dry Stream

Step 5 Implementation Contouring

Contouring Landscape Fabric First Cobbles Added

Completed

Step 5 Implementation Sequence

Do It Yourself or Professional Contractor What is right for you bull Tradeoff Cost vs Labor + Time bull Option Be the General Contractor yourself Installation or Repair bull California Landscape Contractors Association (CLCA)

httpwwwclcasandiegoorg bull Certified Irrigation Professional wwwIrrigationorg bull Contractors State License Board (CSLB)

httpwwwcslbcagovConsumers bull YouTube Instructional Videos

Step 6 Maintenance Irrigation

Irrigation Maintenance bull Adjust run time for season

bull 1 Winter bull 2 Fall amp Spring bull 3 Summer

bull Check for leaks and fix leaks promptly bull Flush drip systems and check filters to

reduce clogging bull Adjust sprayheads to prevent

overspray on hardscape

Step 6 Maintenance Plants

Plant Maintenance

bull Amend soil with compost and mulch regularly bull Remove weeds bull Monitor plant health bull Minimize the use of

non- organic chemicals bull Start with a hard spray

of water bull Use insecticidal soap

or other non-toxic pest killer

QUESTIONS

Apply for the WaterSmart Landscape Makeover Series

httplandscapemakeoverwatersmartsdorg Presentation Slides at httpwwwwatersmartsdorgprogramswatersmart-landscape-design-homeowners-workshop

  • Slide Number 1
  • San Diego County Water Authority
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  • Before
  • After
  • Personal Goals
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  • Why Remove Turf
  • Case Study 1
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  • WaterSmart Landscapes
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Design Process Overview
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Implementation Overview
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
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  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
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  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
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  • Water Uptake by Plant Roots
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
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  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Observations
  • Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
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  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
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  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
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  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Find Your Sunset Western Zone
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
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  • Anatomy of an Irrigation System
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  • Sprays Low Pressure
  • Sprays High Pressure
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Page 32: WaterSmart Landscape DESIGN FOR HOMEOWNERS · WaterSmart Landscape . DESIGN FOR HOMEOWNERS . Brought to you by the San Diego County Water Authority . ... Case Study 1. After: Approximately

Step 2 Plot Plan Alternative

Without putting it on paper Flag Method (contrsquod) bull Plan amp measure for

mature plants bull Rearrange as needed bull Count to create plant list bull Plant according to flags

Tecate Divide

What is a Watershed bull A watershed is the area of land

where all of the water that falls in it and drains off of it goes to a common outlet

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed

You live in a Watershed Benefits to Using a Watershed Approach to Landscaping

bull Improves environment bull Protects our waters bull Preserves our coast bull Reduces Beach Closures

from pollution bull Saves water in landscape bull Saves energy used in water

transport

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed

Your yard is a Mini-Watershed Map your drainage

bull Where does it flow from bull Where does it flow to bull Gutter Storm Drains Ocean

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed

Homework

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Soil Why Do We Care

bull Soil can cleanse water bull Soil can store water bull Soil influences everything related to water

bull Infiltration bull Holding capacity bull Movement bull Irrigation scheduling

bull Mineral

bull Organic

bull Pore Space

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

bull Mineral

bull Organic

bull Pore Space

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Soil Texture Particle

Type Water

Movement (Drainage)

Water Holding

Nutrient Holding

Sand Fast No No

Silt

Medium Medium Medium

Clay

Slow Yes once wet

Rich

Loam Mixture of all particle types

Medium

Yes

Yes

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Determining Soil Texture bull Soil Sampling Dig a hole

bull Remove mulch or surface matter bull Dig down approx 6rdquo bull Take sample from side of hole

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Determining Soil Texture bull ldquoThein Feel Testrdquo

bull Wet the soil sample to playdough consistency

bull Make a ball and poke it bull Does it fall apart bull Does it hold together

bull Squeeze a ribbon bull Less than 1 inch bull Between 1 inch and 2 inches bull More than 2 inches

bull Wet it excessively and feel it bull Is it slippery bull Is it gritty

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

bull Mineral

bull Organic

bull Pore Space

Sustainable Soil

bull Soil Food Web bull Organisms build soil bull Encourage them with

proper organic matter moisture oxygen etc

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Soil Food Web

Bacteria

Weeds

Nematodes

Fungi

Worms

Plants

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

bull Mineral

bull Organic

bull Pore Space

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Soil Aggregation bull Created by bacteria fungi and humic acid from organic matter bull Allows water

bull Infiltration percolation bull storage

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Water moves easily through soil with good structure

Soil Aggregation bull Creates soil pores which contain

OWL Oxyen Water Life

bull Purifies runoff water bull Creates water holding

capacity

Water Uptake by Plant Roots

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Organic Matter bull Reverses compaction bull Improves root penetration bull Improves plant success

Remediating Compaction

bull Add organic matter bull Build the health of the soil food web bull By the way hellip ADD ORGANIC MATTER

bull IN the ground Compost for Soil Amendment when planting

bull ON the ground Mulch after planting

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Compost Soil Amendment Mulch IN ground ON ground

Soil Amendment

bull Use compost when planting bull Small particles

usually less than frac14rdquo bull Mix compost with backfill soil

bull 30 most plants bull 15 natives in disturbed soil

bull Available in bags or bulk

Amending Soil with Compost

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Mulch bull Blanket over soil surface bull Continues to feed the soil as it breaks down bull Adds organic matter in areas already planted bull Prevents

bull Erosion bull Evaporation bull Weeds bull Compaction

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Mulch Types bull Longevity Wood chips or Bark bull Soil Building chipped tree trimmings or coarse compost

bull Varied particle sized bull Texture

bull Water passes through bull Holds in place on slopes and in wind

Brush or Composted Mulch Chipped Mulch Blended Mulch

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Mulch Application bull After planting lay 4rdquo layer on top of soil bull Leave open space around plant stem or crown bull Add additional mulch when areas are thin bull Rule of thumb

bull 1 14 CY covers about 100 sq ft at 4rdquo depth

Brush Mulch Chipped Mulch

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

How does your soil handle water bull Organic matter remediates compaction bull Percolation and infiltration effected by

bull Soil texture bull Soil aggregation bull Layers of compaction or rock

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Soil Drainage and Percolation Test (Homeownerrsquos Guide)

Day 1 1 Dig one cubic foot hole (12rdquox12rdquox12rdquo) 2 Fill the hole with water to saturate the soil 3 Let drain overnight

Day 2 1 Lay a stick over the hole 2 Refill the hole with water to the

level of the stick 3 Wait one hour 4 Measure how far the water level has

dropped to determine the infiltration rate per hour

Note Use the soil from the hole to do a worm count amp test the texture of your soil

Homework Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Soil Drainage Field Percolation Test Inches per Hr Drainage Solutions

Less than 1rdquo

Add organics Create mounds Select tolerant plants

1rdquo- 3rdquo

More than 4rdquo

Add organics Create mounds Select tolerant plants

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

First Flush bull First rain after dry period bull Washes off pollutants deposited

during dry period bull Discharge of higher concentrations

of pollutants in early part of a storm (relative to the later part of the storm)

bull 1000 SF roof has bull 372 gallons for 85 24 Hr Storm

at 6 inches of rainfall

bull Soil is important tool for management of First Flush

372 gallons

per 1000 SF 85 Storm

50 CF

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

First Flush Can the polluted water be cleaned

YES Healthy soil breaks down pollutants Can the water be utilized

YES It can be stored in bull Soil bull Rain Barrels bull Cisterns

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

First Seasonal Flush Subsequent Storm Event

Old Town San Diego

Storm Water Requirements for Water Quality Treatment You can be sustainable by incorporating features in your landscape plan such as

bull Rain barrels bull Dry stream beds with basins

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Design Capture Volume (DCV) Impermeable bull Roofs Concrete

Asphalt Grouted Pavers

Semi-permeable bull DG Cobble Gravel

Compacted Soil

Permeable bull Landscape areas

Amended or Mulched Soils

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

non-permeable

semi-permeable

permeable

Design Capture Volume (LID) bull Formula for on-site Design Capture Volume (DCV) for Runoff Factors 85th

percentile 24 Hr Storm

bull DCV = C x d x A x (43560 SFacre x 112 inft) DCV = C x d x A x 3630 conversion from acres to SF and to CF

bull DCV = Design Capture Volume in cubic feet bull C = Runoff Factors

Impermeable 09 Semi- permeable 03 Landscape areas 01

bull d = 85th Percentile Storm average regional 06

bull A = Tributary area in acres bull 43560 SF X 112 is conversion to CF

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

First Flush Techniques bull Keep water on site bull Slow-Store-Spread-Sink

bull Slow down the speed of the flow bull Store in basins bull Spread over wider area bull Sink into healthy soil

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

First Flush Techniques Pitfalls amp Problems

bull Drainage must be at least

5 -10rsquo from buildings and hardscape

bull Expansive clay soil bull Poor percolation

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

First Flush Techniques Dry Stream

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

10rsquo from hardscape

First Flush Techniques Dry Stream

bull Dry Stream

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

bull 10rsquo minimum from hardscape bull Optional permeable landscape fabric beneath rock

First Flush Techniques Rain Barrel bull Install with Diverter to control

overflow bull Be sure to plan for overflow if

not tied to drainage system bull Check WaterSmartSDOrg for

current incentives

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

First Flush Techniques Infiltration Trench

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

10rsquo from hardscape

First Flush Techniques Dry Well

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

10rsquo from hardscape

First Flush Techniques bull What Volume is needed Convert Gallons into Cubic Feet 372 Gallons from 6 Inch Rain Event 372 Gallons 748 = 50 Cubic Feet Depth of Storage Area in Inches = CF of Water divide (SF of Storage Area divide 12) Be aware of setbacks from buildings and impediments such as tree roots

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Observations

Site Observations bull Starting point of a successful design bull Take photos bull Assess existing situation

1 LID Conditions 2 Structural Conditions 3 Design Considerations 4 Growing Conditions

Landscape design and other design areas

bull Similarities bull Same basic elements amp principles

bull Differences bull Three-dimensional bull Living bull Seasonal amp ever changing

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Aesthetics Balance Symmetrical Balance

both sides even or visually identical - a mirror image Formal

Asymmetrical Balance

different-sized elements balance one another by having equal visual weight Informal

SYMMETRICAL BALANCE

ASYMMETRICAL BALANCE

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Proportion

bull Relative size of objects within the composition Large tree can make a house appear smaller

bull Most SoCal homes are out of scale to their lots

Aesthetics Proportion

Plantings may grow out of scale

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Color Most powerful of art elements Establish harmony

bull Soothing low contrast monochromatic cool bull Energizing contrast complimentary warm

SECONDARY COLORS PRIMARY COLORS TERTIARY COLORS

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Color Simple Color Harmony

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Contrast bull Provides interest and impact bull Creates Focal Points and catches the eye bull Contrast plant textures values and colors

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Unity bull Provides cohesive calm bull Repeat plant selections throughout the plan

including both sides of driveway

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Curb Appeal Billboard Effect bull Groups or drifts of plants catch the moving eye bull High contrast bull Simple

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Curb Appeal Path to the door bull Direct line of sight

or visual cues bull Generous path

welcomes guests bull No over grown areas

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Curb Appeal Path to the door bull Direct line of sight

or visual cues bull Generous path

welcomes guests bull No over grown areas

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Plant Functions in Design Climate Mitigation

bull Tradeoffs bull Deciduous Evergreen bull View vs Temperature

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Euphorbia cotinifolia Caribbean Copper Plant

Plant Functions in Design Security bull Thorns as a

deterrent

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Plant Functions in Design Privacy

bull Screen ugly views or create privacy bull Pick a cultivar that doesnrsquot need frequent pruning

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Podocarpus macrophyllus maki Shubby Yew

Pittosporum tenufolium lsquoSilver Sheenrsquo

Explore Design as 2 parts

bull Shaping Spaces bull How will you use the space

bull space arrangement location of major elements bull Design in 3D bull Form follows Function

bull Planting design bull How the space is filled with plants for effective

design

Step 4 Design Functional Design

How will you use your space Is your space an Outdoor Room a Passageway or a Garden

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Outdoor Rooms bull Walls

bull Do NOT need to be solid to create sense of enclosure

bull Floor bull Flagstone DG mulch

or groundcover

bull Ceilings bull can be canopies or arbors

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Passageway bull Way-finding or easy to follow bull Open path for curb appeal bull ldquoPeek-a-viewrdquo for mystery

Step 4 Design Functional Design

View Garden bull Enjoy from a distance bull Treat as a canvas bull Include paths for maintenance amp strolling

Step 4 Design Functional Design

View Garden Borrowed Views

Step 4 Design Functional Design

View Garden Created Views

bull Use an accent feature to create a focal point

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Design in 3D Create vertical dimension with

bull Layered planting

Background 6rsquo+ Middleground 4rsquo+-

Foreground 0-12rdquo

for islands

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function bull How will the space be used

bull What activities will occur there bull Active Uses

cooking eating entertaining sports play pool pets food bull Passive Uses

resting meditation viewing bull Does the current layout ldquoworkrdquo or does it need to

change to be more functional bull Lose the bed lines

bull Donrsquot think of your planting bed as a separate area hellip plan the entire space

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Create a Functional Bubble Plan bull Think

bull How the space could be used NOT how it IS used

bull Will it be an outdoor room garden or pathway

bull Do you want add bull Seating areas bull Pathways through

planting ldquoislandsrdquo bull Meander through your

yardslope with a circular route

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Think outside the box

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Create a Functional Bubble Plan bull Think How the space could be used NOT how it IS used

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Is it an Outdoor Room

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

An Outdoor Room with a dry stream bed

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Is it a Passageway

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Is it a Garden

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape Create a Planting Area Bubble Plan

bull Show basic planting areas bull Locate planting heights of

bull High bull Medium bull Low

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape Complete your Functional Bubble Plan

bull Sketch circulation paths and gathering areas

bull Show planting areas and height Create your Hardscape Plan

bull Check hardscape in place and correct bull Add desired elements

Include bull Hardscape walkways drive walls

patios etc bull Fences and walls bull Elements fountains pots arbors

rocks etc bull Planting areas

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Creating Your Plant Palette bull How to Choose

bull What do you like bull Climate appropriate bull Place appropriate bull Does it fill a design function

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Climate Appropriate Plants Leaves are

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Leathery Small

Silvery Solar tracking

Climate Appropriate Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes Homeownerrsquos Guide and Notebook

bull Mediterranean bull Asian bull Tropical bull Contemporary bull Native bull Shade bull Groundcover options

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Mediterranean

CC BY 20 Karen Roe

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Lavender Rosemary

Olives

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Asian

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Iris douglasiana Dietes African Iris Nandina

Juniperus Juniper

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Tropical

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Lantana Alstroemeria

Strelitzia Bird of Paradise Euphorbia milii Crown of Thorns

Bromeliads

Plumeria

Bougainvillea Geraniums Bird of Paradise

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Contemporary

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Anigozanthos Kangaroo Paw Assorted Succulents

Fire Sticks Kalanchoe thyrisifolia Agave Attenuata

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

California Natives

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Heteromeles arbutifolia Toyon

Romneya coulteri Matilija Poppy

Epilobium California Fushia

Saliva clevelandii Cleveland Sage

A note about Natives hellip WaterSmart Plant Palettes

California Natives bull Adapted for our climate soils bull Provide habitat and attract wildlife

Native plants need

bull Little or no summer water bull Little or no fertilizer bull No pesticides bull Less maintenance

Some native plants are summer deciduous

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Shade Plants for Dry Areas (See Notebook)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Bromeliads Clivia Dianella variegata Schefflera arboricola variegata

Walkable Groundcover Options Dymondia margaretae (Silver Carpet)

Lippia nodiflora (Kurapia)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Flat Green Groundcover Options Fragaria chiloensis (Beach Strawberry)

Achillea millefolium (Yarrow)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Mature Size Plant Research the ldquoFinished Sizerdquo

Agave americana marginata

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Mature Size Plant Pick the right size cultivar for the right place

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Carissa macrocarpa Natal Plum Species lsquoBoxwood Beautyrsquo lsquoGreen Carpetrsquo

8rsquo x 8rsquo 2rsquo x 2rsquo 1rsquo ndash 1 frac12rsquo x 4rsquo

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Growing Conditions Exposure

bull Soil type bull Drainage

Full Shade Full Sun

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Water Requirements Water Use Landscape Coefficient of Landscape Species WUCOLS South Coastal South Inland

Plant Search httpucanredusitesWUCOLSPlant_Search_Instructions

Escondido Rancho Bernardo San Marcos Poway Lakeside Ramona

San Diego Chula Vista Del Mar La Jolla Carlsbad Oceanside Vista El Cajon

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant

WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant

Sunset Western Garden Book Specific Plant Info bull Water usage bull Mature Size bull Cultivars bull Growing conditions

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Find Your Sunset Western Zone Zone 24

bull Mild maritime climate mild winters cool summers rarely freezes

Zone 23 bull Warmer than Zone 24

usually frost-free Zone 21

bull A mix of maritime amp continental influence colder in winter

httpwwwsunsetcomgardenclimate-zonessunset-climate-zone-san-diego-area-00418000067314

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant Sunset Western Garden Book Specific Plant Info bull Water usage bull Mature Size bull Cultivars bull Growing requirements

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Explore Design as 2 parts Physical site design

bull How the space is arranged location of major elements

Planting design and placement bull How the space is filled with plants for effective design

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Putting It Together Size your plants bull Draw at Mature Size to match Bubble Diagram bull Avoid overplanting bull Allow room to grow bull Understand you may

need to edit and thin later

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Putting It Together Hydrozoning bull Group plants with like water needs together

according to irrigation zone bull Do not put water needy plants next to low-water

plants bull Research

bull Water Use Classification of Landscape Species (WUCOLS) rating

bull Plant palettes bull Sunset Western

Step 4 Design Plant Placement

Remember Drawing in Scale Accurate proportion using a standard measurement to represent one foot

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale bull Determine the mature size of the plant bull Use the mature size bull Find appropriate circle

on template

bull Example bull Bush is 3rsquo at maturity bull In 14 scale use 34rdquo

diameter circle

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale bull Pencil in the plants for your space bull At 14rdquo scale = 1rsquo- 0rdquo

bull 3rsquo diameter shrub drawn as 34rdquo diameter circle

bull 12rsquo canopy tree drawn as 3rdquo diameter circle

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Anatomy of an Irrigation System

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Pressure Test bull Use meter on last head on valve

bull Range should be between 25 psi and 40 psi

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Pressure Regulation

At the point of connection (POC) At the head At the valve

Sprays Low Pressure

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Donuts formed by poor coverage

Sprays High Pressure

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Misting

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Overhead or Drip

Choose Overhead Spray for bull Large areas of turf replacement ground cover

(ie dymondia Beach Strawberry etc) bull The existing overhead system has good existing

coverage Choose Drip for bull Small oddly shaped planting areas bull Mixing of plants with differing water requirements in

the same valve area

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of Efficient Overhead Spray bull Simple to retrofit existing spray hardware bull Can match precipitation rate of drip bull Simpler to troubleshoot than drip bull May provide better coverage for groundcover

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of Drip Systems bull Drip is the most efficient

irrigation delivery type

bull Reduces weed growth by targeted water application

bull Prevents runoff and erosion

bull Low precipitation rate

bull No trenching means less digging

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of In-Line Drip Emitters

bull Provide consistent precipitation rate throughout line

bull Less prone to clogging and damage than micro spray

bull Easy to install

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Filters

At the head At the valve

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Drip Retrofit Systems bull Replace existing pop-ups with

retrofit such as Rainbird R-1800

bull Use subsurface tubing with emitter valves not micro spray and 14rdquospaghetti lines

bull Cover with mulch

Step 4 Design Irrigation

In-line Drip

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Irrigation Plan bull Create an irrigation plan based on your completed planting

plan and hydrozones bull Select a category of irrigation (rotor drip etchellip) bull Prepare a materials list and fill in spaces on your legend

(components and quantity)

Step 4 Design Irrigation

What is a Controller Program

bull A set of instructions stored in the controller

bull Different irrigation schedules bull Irrigation days ndash how often bull Start times ndash at what time bull Water times ndash how long

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Water Efficient Control Equipment bull Smart Controllers bull Rain and ETo Sensors bull Moisture Sensors

Smart Controllers Moisture Sensors

Rain and ETo Sensors

How much water does your landscape need

hellip It depends

Step 4 Design Irrigation

bull Soil Texture bull Precipitation Rate bull Plant Demand

Irrigation Scheduling Internet BeWaterWisecom

Step 4 Design Irrigation

1 Prepare the site

bull Cut down tall weeds bull Remove woody or invasive plants bull (warm season turf) bull Flag sprinkler heads bull Soak the area with water

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

2 Edging Mounding amp Contouring

bull Make room for the mulch Cut lawn 12 inches away from concrete to 3rdquo below concrete level

bull Create mounds with removed sod by facing turf side down or discard removed sod

bull Grade as needed

Manual ldquoGrubbingrdquo Gas Powered

Sod Cutter

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

3 Ensure Irrigation of Trees and Large plants bull Add bubblers or drip irrigation if needed

In-line drip irrigation can be expanded as tree grows Bubbler Head Drip Irrigation

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

4 Plant Large Plants bull 5 gallon and larger

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

5 Add a weed barrier bull NOT weed cloth (except under rock) bull Newspaper or cardboard bull Overlap by 6-8 inches bull Cover all ground except where

there are plants

Paper amp Cardboard Weed Barrier Do NOT use weed cloth

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Notify your neighbors first

Weed Barrier Newspaper amp Cardboard

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

6 Layer bull 1-2rdquo of compost bull 4-5rdquo of Soil Building Mulch (tree trimmerrsquos chipped etc) bull Pull compost and mulch away from plant crowns and trunks

Timing bull Traditional Allow 3 - 5 months

for composting to complete process then plant

bull Fast Plant before completion by digging through layers

Sheet Mulching

(4rdquo+)

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

bull Rule of thumb for coverage 1 13 Cu Yd covers100 sf 4rdquo depth

Know your Turf Type to Effectively Remove

Turf Type Dormant Season

Active Season

Growth form

Seeds Common Types

Kill Method

Cool Season

Winter

Summer

Small tuffs

Dwarf Tall Fescue (common locally) Perennial Ryegrass Annual Ryegrass Blue Grass

Sheet Mulch

Warm Season

Winter Summer

Creeping Stolons

Bermuda grass Zoysia grass St Augustine Grass Kikuyu grass

Solarization or Chemical Followed by Sheet Mulching

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods bull Herbicides

bull Cannot be killed with Chemicals when dormant bull Spray herbicides when actively growing bull Repeat application

bull Non-toxic herbicide products

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods

bull Complete Sod Removal bull Sod goes to landfill

cannot be recycled

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Contouring for Dry Stream

Step 5 Implementation Contouring

Contouring Landscape Fabric First Cobbles Added

Completed

Step 5 Implementation Sequence

Do It Yourself or Professional Contractor What is right for you bull Tradeoff Cost vs Labor + Time bull Option Be the General Contractor yourself Installation or Repair bull California Landscape Contractors Association (CLCA)

httpwwwclcasandiegoorg bull Certified Irrigation Professional wwwIrrigationorg bull Contractors State License Board (CSLB)

httpwwwcslbcagovConsumers bull YouTube Instructional Videos

Step 6 Maintenance Irrigation

Irrigation Maintenance bull Adjust run time for season

bull 1 Winter bull 2 Fall amp Spring bull 3 Summer

bull Check for leaks and fix leaks promptly bull Flush drip systems and check filters to

reduce clogging bull Adjust sprayheads to prevent

overspray on hardscape

Step 6 Maintenance Plants

Plant Maintenance

bull Amend soil with compost and mulch regularly bull Remove weeds bull Monitor plant health bull Minimize the use of

non- organic chemicals bull Start with a hard spray

of water bull Use insecticidal soap

or other non-toxic pest killer

QUESTIONS

Apply for the WaterSmart Landscape Makeover Series

httplandscapemakeoverwatersmartsdorg Presentation Slides at httpwwwwatersmartsdorgprogramswatersmart-landscape-design-homeowners-workshop

  • Slide Number 1
  • San Diego County Water Authority
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  • Before
  • After
  • Personal Goals
  • Slide Number 11
  • Why Remove Turf
  • Case Study 1
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  • WaterSmart Landscapes
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Design Process Overview
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Implementation Overview
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
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  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
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  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
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  • Water Uptake by Plant Roots
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
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  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
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  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Observations
  • Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
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  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
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  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
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  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
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  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Find Your Sunset Western Zone
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Plant Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Anatomy of an Irrigation System
  • Slide Number 131
  • Sprays Low Pressure
  • Sprays High Pressure
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Page 33: WaterSmart Landscape DESIGN FOR HOMEOWNERS · WaterSmart Landscape . DESIGN FOR HOMEOWNERS . Brought to you by the San Diego County Water Authority . ... Case Study 1. After: Approximately

Tecate Divide

What is a Watershed bull A watershed is the area of land

where all of the water that falls in it and drains off of it goes to a common outlet

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed

You live in a Watershed Benefits to Using a Watershed Approach to Landscaping

bull Improves environment bull Protects our waters bull Preserves our coast bull Reduces Beach Closures

from pollution bull Saves water in landscape bull Saves energy used in water

transport

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed

Your yard is a Mini-Watershed Map your drainage

bull Where does it flow from bull Where does it flow to bull Gutter Storm Drains Ocean

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed

Homework

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Soil Why Do We Care

bull Soil can cleanse water bull Soil can store water bull Soil influences everything related to water

bull Infiltration bull Holding capacity bull Movement bull Irrigation scheduling

bull Mineral

bull Organic

bull Pore Space

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

bull Mineral

bull Organic

bull Pore Space

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Soil Texture Particle

Type Water

Movement (Drainage)

Water Holding

Nutrient Holding

Sand Fast No No

Silt

Medium Medium Medium

Clay

Slow Yes once wet

Rich

Loam Mixture of all particle types

Medium

Yes

Yes

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Determining Soil Texture bull Soil Sampling Dig a hole

bull Remove mulch or surface matter bull Dig down approx 6rdquo bull Take sample from side of hole

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Determining Soil Texture bull ldquoThein Feel Testrdquo

bull Wet the soil sample to playdough consistency

bull Make a ball and poke it bull Does it fall apart bull Does it hold together

bull Squeeze a ribbon bull Less than 1 inch bull Between 1 inch and 2 inches bull More than 2 inches

bull Wet it excessively and feel it bull Is it slippery bull Is it gritty

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

bull Mineral

bull Organic

bull Pore Space

Sustainable Soil

bull Soil Food Web bull Organisms build soil bull Encourage them with

proper organic matter moisture oxygen etc

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Soil Food Web

Bacteria

Weeds

Nematodes

Fungi

Worms

Plants

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

bull Mineral

bull Organic

bull Pore Space

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Soil Aggregation bull Created by bacteria fungi and humic acid from organic matter bull Allows water

bull Infiltration percolation bull storage

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Water moves easily through soil with good structure

Soil Aggregation bull Creates soil pores which contain

OWL Oxyen Water Life

bull Purifies runoff water bull Creates water holding

capacity

Water Uptake by Plant Roots

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Organic Matter bull Reverses compaction bull Improves root penetration bull Improves plant success

Remediating Compaction

bull Add organic matter bull Build the health of the soil food web bull By the way hellip ADD ORGANIC MATTER

bull IN the ground Compost for Soil Amendment when planting

bull ON the ground Mulch after planting

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Compost Soil Amendment Mulch IN ground ON ground

Soil Amendment

bull Use compost when planting bull Small particles

usually less than frac14rdquo bull Mix compost with backfill soil

bull 30 most plants bull 15 natives in disturbed soil

bull Available in bags or bulk

Amending Soil with Compost

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Mulch bull Blanket over soil surface bull Continues to feed the soil as it breaks down bull Adds organic matter in areas already planted bull Prevents

bull Erosion bull Evaporation bull Weeds bull Compaction

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Mulch Types bull Longevity Wood chips or Bark bull Soil Building chipped tree trimmings or coarse compost

bull Varied particle sized bull Texture

bull Water passes through bull Holds in place on slopes and in wind

Brush or Composted Mulch Chipped Mulch Blended Mulch

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Mulch Application bull After planting lay 4rdquo layer on top of soil bull Leave open space around plant stem or crown bull Add additional mulch when areas are thin bull Rule of thumb

bull 1 14 CY covers about 100 sq ft at 4rdquo depth

Brush Mulch Chipped Mulch

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

How does your soil handle water bull Organic matter remediates compaction bull Percolation and infiltration effected by

bull Soil texture bull Soil aggregation bull Layers of compaction or rock

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Soil Drainage and Percolation Test (Homeownerrsquos Guide)

Day 1 1 Dig one cubic foot hole (12rdquox12rdquox12rdquo) 2 Fill the hole with water to saturate the soil 3 Let drain overnight

Day 2 1 Lay a stick over the hole 2 Refill the hole with water to the

level of the stick 3 Wait one hour 4 Measure how far the water level has

dropped to determine the infiltration rate per hour

Note Use the soil from the hole to do a worm count amp test the texture of your soil

Homework Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Soil Drainage Field Percolation Test Inches per Hr Drainage Solutions

Less than 1rdquo

Add organics Create mounds Select tolerant plants

1rdquo- 3rdquo

More than 4rdquo

Add organics Create mounds Select tolerant plants

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

First Flush bull First rain after dry period bull Washes off pollutants deposited

during dry period bull Discharge of higher concentrations

of pollutants in early part of a storm (relative to the later part of the storm)

bull 1000 SF roof has bull 372 gallons for 85 24 Hr Storm

at 6 inches of rainfall

bull Soil is important tool for management of First Flush

372 gallons

per 1000 SF 85 Storm

50 CF

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

First Flush Can the polluted water be cleaned

YES Healthy soil breaks down pollutants Can the water be utilized

YES It can be stored in bull Soil bull Rain Barrels bull Cisterns

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

First Seasonal Flush Subsequent Storm Event

Old Town San Diego

Storm Water Requirements for Water Quality Treatment You can be sustainable by incorporating features in your landscape plan such as

bull Rain barrels bull Dry stream beds with basins

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Design Capture Volume (DCV) Impermeable bull Roofs Concrete

Asphalt Grouted Pavers

Semi-permeable bull DG Cobble Gravel

Compacted Soil

Permeable bull Landscape areas

Amended or Mulched Soils

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

non-permeable

semi-permeable

permeable

Design Capture Volume (LID) bull Formula for on-site Design Capture Volume (DCV) for Runoff Factors 85th

percentile 24 Hr Storm

bull DCV = C x d x A x (43560 SFacre x 112 inft) DCV = C x d x A x 3630 conversion from acres to SF and to CF

bull DCV = Design Capture Volume in cubic feet bull C = Runoff Factors

Impermeable 09 Semi- permeable 03 Landscape areas 01

bull d = 85th Percentile Storm average regional 06

bull A = Tributary area in acres bull 43560 SF X 112 is conversion to CF

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

First Flush Techniques bull Keep water on site bull Slow-Store-Spread-Sink

bull Slow down the speed of the flow bull Store in basins bull Spread over wider area bull Sink into healthy soil

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

First Flush Techniques Pitfalls amp Problems

bull Drainage must be at least

5 -10rsquo from buildings and hardscape

bull Expansive clay soil bull Poor percolation

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

First Flush Techniques Dry Stream

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

10rsquo from hardscape

First Flush Techniques Dry Stream

bull Dry Stream

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

bull 10rsquo minimum from hardscape bull Optional permeable landscape fabric beneath rock

First Flush Techniques Rain Barrel bull Install with Diverter to control

overflow bull Be sure to plan for overflow if

not tied to drainage system bull Check WaterSmartSDOrg for

current incentives

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

First Flush Techniques Infiltration Trench

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

10rsquo from hardscape

First Flush Techniques Dry Well

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

10rsquo from hardscape

First Flush Techniques bull What Volume is needed Convert Gallons into Cubic Feet 372 Gallons from 6 Inch Rain Event 372 Gallons 748 = 50 Cubic Feet Depth of Storage Area in Inches = CF of Water divide (SF of Storage Area divide 12) Be aware of setbacks from buildings and impediments such as tree roots

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Observations

Site Observations bull Starting point of a successful design bull Take photos bull Assess existing situation

1 LID Conditions 2 Structural Conditions 3 Design Considerations 4 Growing Conditions

Landscape design and other design areas

bull Similarities bull Same basic elements amp principles

bull Differences bull Three-dimensional bull Living bull Seasonal amp ever changing

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Aesthetics Balance Symmetrical Balance

both sides even or visually identical - a mirror image Formal

Asymmetrical Balance

different-sized elements balance one another by having equal visual weight Informal

SYMMETRICAL BALANCE

ASYMMETRICAL BALANCE

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Proportion

bull Relative size of objects within the composition Large tree can make a house appear smaller

bull Most SoCal homes are out of scale to their lots

Aesthetics Proportion

Plantings may grow out of scale

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Color Most powerful of art elements Establish harmony

bull Soothing low contrast monochromatic cool bull Energizing contrast complimentary warm

SECONDARY COLORS PRIMARY COLORS TERTIARY COLORS

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Color Simple Color Harmony

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Contrast bull Provides interest and impact bull Creates Focal Points and catches the eye bull Contrast plant textures values and colors

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Unity bull Provides cohesive calm bull Repeat plant selections throughout the plan

including both sides of driveway

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Curb Appeal Billboard Effect bull Groups or drifts of plants catch the moving eye bull High contrast bull Simple

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Curb Appeal Path to the door bull Direct line of sight

or visual cues bull Generous path

welcomes guests bull No over grown areas

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Curb Appeal Path to the door bull Direct line of sight

or visual cues bull Generous path

welcomes guests bull No over grown areas

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Plant Functions in Design Climate Mitigation

bull Tradeoffs bull Deciduous Evergreen bull View vs Temperature

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Euphorbia cotinifolia Caribbean Copper Plant

Plant Functions in Design Security bull Thorns as a

deterrent

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Plant Functions in Design Privacy

bull Screen ugly views or create privacy bull Pick a cultivar that doesnrsquot need frequent pruning

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Podocarpus macrophyllus maki Shubby Yew

Pittosporum tenufolium lsquoSilver Sheenrsquo

Explore Design as 2 parts

bull Shaping Spaces bull How will you use the space

bull space arrangement location of major elements bull Design in 3D bull Form follows Function

bull Planting design bull How the space is filled with plants for effective

design

Step 4 Design Functional Design

How will you use your space Is your space an Outdoor Room a Passageway or a Garden

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Outdoor Rooms bull Walls

bull Do NOT need to be solid to create sense of enclosure

bull Floor bull Flagstone DG mulch

or groundcover

bull Ceilings bull can be canopies or arbors

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Passageway bull Way-finding or easy to follow bull Open path for curb appeal bull ldquoPeek-a-viewrdquo for mystery

Step 4 Design Functional Design

View Garden bull Enjoy from a distance bull Treat as a canvas bull Include paths for maintenance amp strolling

Step 4 Design Functional Design

View Garden Borrowed Views

Step 4 Design Functional Design

View Garden Created Views

bull Use an accent feature to create a focal point

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Design in 3D Create vertical dimension with

bull Layered planting

Background 6rsquo+ Middleground 4rsquo+-

Foreground 0-12rdquo

for islands

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function bull How will the space be used

bull What activities will occur there bull Active Uses

cooking eating entertaining sports play pool pets food bull Passive Uses

resting meditation viewing bull Does the current layout ldquoworkrdquo or does it need to

change to be more functional bull Lose the bed lines

bull Donrsquot think of your planting bed as a separate area hellip plan the entire space

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Create a Functional Bubble Plan bull Think

bull How the space could be used NOT how it IS used

bull Will it be an outdoor room garden or pathway

bull Do you want add bull Seating areas bull Pathways through

planting ldquoislandsrdquo bull Meander through your

yardslope with a circular route

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Think outside the box

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Create a Functional Bubble Plan bull Think How the space could be used NOT how it IS used

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Is it an Outdoor Room

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

An Outdoor Room with a dry stream bed

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Is it a Passageway

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Is it a Garden

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape Create a Planting Area Bubble Plan

bull Show basic planting areas bull Locate planting heights of

bull High bull Medium bull Low

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape Complete your Functional Bubble Plan

bull Sketch circulation paths and gathering areas

bull Show planting areas and height Create your Hardscape Plan

bull Check hardscape in place and correct bull Add desired elements

Include bull Hardscape walkways drive walls

patios etc bull Fences and walls bull Elements fountains pots arbors

rocks etc bull Planting areas

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Creating Your Plant Palette bull How to Choose

bull What do you like bull Climate appropriate bull Place appropriate bull Does it fill a design function

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Climate Appropriate Plants Leaves are

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Leathery Small

Silvery Solar tracking

Climate Appropriate Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes Homeownerrsquos Guide and Notebook

bull Mediterranean bull Asian bull Tropical bull Contemporary bull Native bull Shade bull Groundcover options

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Mediterranean

CC BY 20 Karen Roe

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Lavender Rosemary

Olives

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Asian

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Iris douglasiana Dietes African Iris Nandina

Juniperus Juniper

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Tropical

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Lantana Alstroemeria

Strelitzia Bird of Paradise Euphorbia milii Crown of Thorns

Bromeliads

Plumeria

Bougainvillea Geraniums Bird of Paradise

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Contemporary

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Anigozanthos Kangaroo Paw Assorted Succulents

Fire Sticks Kalanchoe thyrisifolia Agave Attenuata

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

California Natives

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Heteromeles arbutifolia Toyon

Romneya coulteri Matilija Poppy

Epilobium California Fushia

Saliva clevelandii Cleveland Sage

A note about Natives hellip WaterSmart Plant Palettes

California Natives bull Adapted for our climate soils bull Provide habitat and attract wildlife

Native plants need

bull Little or no summer water bull Little or no fertilizer bull No pesticides bull Less maintenance

Some native plants are summer deciduous

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Shade Plants for Dry Areas (See Notebook)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Bromeliads Clivia Dianella variegata Schefflera arboricola variegata

Walkable Groundcover Options Dymondia margaretae (Silver Carpet)

Lippia nodiflora (Kurapia)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Flat Green Groundcover Options Fragaria chiloensis (Beach Strawberry)

Achillea millefolium (Yarrow)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Mature Size Plant Research the ldquoFinished Sizerdquo

Agave americana marginata

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Mature Size Plant Pick the right size cultivar for the right place

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Carissa macrocarpa Natal Plum Species lsquoBoxwood Beautyrsquo lsquoGreen Carpetrsquo

8rsquo x 8rsquo 2rsquo x 2rsquo 1rsquo ndash 1 frac12rsquo x 4rsquo

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Growing Conditions Exposure

bull Soil type bull Drainage

Full Shade Full Sun

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Water Requirements Water Use Landscape Coefficient of Landscape Species WUCOLS South Coastal South Inland

Plant Search httpucanredusitesWUCOLSPlant_Search_Instructions

Escondido Rancho Bernardo San Marcos Poway Lakeside Ramona

San Diego Chula Vista Del Mar La Jolla Carlsbad Oceanside Vista El Cajon

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant

WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant

Sunset Western Garden Book Specific Plant Info bull Water usage bull Mature Size bull Cultivars bull Growing conditions

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Find Your Sunset Western Zone Zone 24

bull Mild maritime climate mild winters cool summers rarely freezes

Zone 23 bull Warmer than Zone 24

usually frost-free Zone 21

bull A mix of maritime amp continental influence colder in winter

httpwwwsunsetcomgardenclimate-zonessunset-climate-zone-san-diego-area-00418000067314

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant Sunset Western Garden Book Specific Plant Info bull Water usage bull Mature Size bull Cultivars bull Growing requirements

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Explore Design as 2 parts Physical site design

bull How the space is arranged location of major elements

Planting design and placement bull How the space is filled with plants for effective design

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Putting It Together Size your plants bull Draw at Mature Size to match Bubble Diagram bull Avoid overplanting bull Allow room to grow bull Understand you may

need to edit and thin later

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Putting It Together Hydrozoning bull Group plants with like water needs together

according to irrigation zone bull Do not put water needy plants next to low-water

plants bull Research

bull Water Use Classification of Landscape Species (WUCOLS) rating

bull Plant palettes bull Sunset Western

Step 4 Design Plant Placement

Remember Drawing in Scale Accurate proportion using a standard measurement to represent one foot

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale bull Determine the mature size of the plant bull Use the mature size bull Find appropriate circle

on template

bull Example bull Bush is 3rsquo at maturity bull In 14 scale use 34rdquo

diameter circle

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale bull Pencil in the plants for your space bull At 14rdquo scale = 1rsquo- 0rdquo

bull 3rsquo diameter shrub drawn as 34rdquo diameter circle

bull 12rsquo canopy tree drawn as 3rdquo diameter circle

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Anatomy of an Irrigation System

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Pressure Test bull Use meter on last head on valve

bull Range should be between 25 psi and 40 psi

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Pressure Regulation

At the point of connection (POC) At the head At the valve

Sprays Low Pressure

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Donuts formed by poor coverage

Sprays High Pressure

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Misting

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Overhead or Drip

Choose Overhead Spray for bull Large areas of turf replacement ground cover

(ie dymondia Beach Strawberry etc) bull The existing overhead system has good existing

coverage Choose Drip for bull Small oddly shaped planting areas bull Mixing of plants with differing water requirements in

the same valve area

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of Efficient Overhead Spray bull Simple to retrofit existing spray hardware bull Can match precipitation rate of drip bull Simpler to troubleshoot than drip bull May provide better coverage for groundcover

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of Drip Systems bull Drip is the most efficient

irrigation delivery type

bull Reduces weed growth by targeted water application

bull Prevents runoff and erosion

bull Low precipitation rate

bull No trenching means less digging

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of In-Line Drip Emitters

bull Provide consistent precipitation rate throughout line

bull Less prone to clogging and damage than micro spray

bull Easy to install

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Filters

At the head At the valve

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Drip Retrofit Systems bull Replace existing pop-ups with

retrofit such as Rainbird R-1800

bull Use subsurface tubing with emitter valves not micro spray and 14rdquospaghetti lines

bull Cover with mulch

Step 4 Design Irrigation

In-line Drip

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Irrigation Plan bull Create an irrigation plan based on your completed planting

plan and hydrozones bull Select a category of irrigation (rotor drip etchellip) bull Prepare a materials list and fill in spaces on your legend

(components and quantity)

Step 4 Design Irrigation

What is a Controller Program

bull A set of instructions stored in the controller

bull Different irrigation schedules bull Irrigation days ndash how often bull Start times ndash at what time bull Water times ndash how long

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Water Efficient Control Equipment bull Smart Controllers bull Rain and ETo Sensors bull Moisture Sensors

Smart Controllers Moisture Sensors

Rain and ETo Sensors

How much water does your landscape need

hellip It depends

Step 4 Design Irrigation

bull Soil Texture bull Precipitation Rate bull Plant Demand

Irrigation Scheduling Internet BeWaterWisecom

Step 4 Design Irrigation

1 Prepare the site

bull Cut down tall weeds bull Remove woody or invasive plants bull (warm season turf) bull Flag sprinkler heads bull Soak the area with water

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

2 Edging Mounding amp Contouring

bull Make room for the mulch Cut lawn 12 inches away from concrete to 3rdquo below concrete level

bull Create mounds with removed sod by facing turf side down or discard removed sod

bull Grade as needed

Manual ldquoGrubbingrdquo Gas Powered

Sod Cutter

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

3 Ensure Irrigation of Trees and Large plants bull Add bubblers or drip irrigation if needed

In-line drip irrigation can be expanded as tree grows Bubbler Head Drip Irrigation

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

4 Plant Large Plants bull 5 gallon and larger

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

5 Add a weed barrier bull NOT weed cloth (except under rock) bull Newspaper or cardboard bull Overlap by 6-8 inches bull Cover all ground except where

there are plants

Paper amp Cardboard Weed Barrier Do NOT use weed cloth

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Notify your neighbors first

Weed Barrier Newspaper amp Cardboard

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

6 Layer bull 1-2rdquo of compost bull 4-5rdquo of Soil Building Mulch (tree trimmerrsquos chipped etc) bull Pull compost and mulch away from plant crowns and trunks

Timing bull Traditional Allow 3 - 5 months

for composting to complete process then plant

bull Fast Plant before completion by digging through layers

Sheet Mulching

(4rdquo+)

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

bull Rule of thumb for coverage 1 13 Cu Yd covers100 sf 4rdquo depth

Know your Turf Type to Effectively Remove

Turf Type Dormant Season

Active Season

Growth form

Seeds Common Types

Kill Method

Cool Season

Winter

Summer

Small tuffs

Dwarf Tall Fescue (common locally) Perennial Ryegrass Annual Ryegrass Blue Grass

Sheet Mulch

Warm Season

Winter Summer

Creeping Stolons

Bermuda grass Zoysia grass St Augustine Grass Kikuyu grass

Solarization or Chemical Followed by Sheet Mulching

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods bull Herbicides

bull Cannot be killed with Chemicals when dormant bull Spray herbicides when actively growing bull Repeat application

bull Non-toxic herbicide products

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods

bull Complete Sod Removal bull Sod goes to landfill

cannot be recycled

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Contouring for Dry Stream

Step 5 Implementation Contouring

Contouring Landscape Fabric First Cobbles Added

Completed

Step 5 Implementation Sequence

Do It Yourself or Professional Contractor What is right for you bull Tradeoff Cost vs Labor + Time bull Option Be the General Contractor yourself Installation or Repair bull California Landscape Contractors Association (CLCA)

httpwwwclcasandiegoorg bull Certified Irrigation Professional wwwIrrigationorg bull Contractors State License Board (CSLB)

httpwwwcslbcagovConsumers bull YouTube Instructional Videos

Step 6 Maintenance Irrigation

Irrigation Maintenance bull Adjust run time for season

bull 1 Winter bull 2 Fall amp Spring bull 3 Summer

bull Check for leaks and fix leaks promptly bull Flush drip systems and check filters to

reduce clogging bull Adjust sprayheads to prevent

overspray on hardscape

Step 6 Maintenance Plants

Plant Maintenance

bull Amend soil with compost and mulch regularly bull Remove weeds bull Monitor plant health bull Minimize the use of

non- organic chemicals bull Start with a hard spray

of water bull Use insecticidal soap

or other non-toxic pest killer

QUESTIONS

Apply for the WaterSmart Landscape Makeover Series

httplandscapemakeoverwatersmartsdorg Presentation Slides at httpwwwwatersmartsdorgprogramswatersmart-landscape-design-homeowners-workshop

  • Slide Number 1
  • San Diego County Water Authority
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  • Before
  • After
  • Personal Goals
  • Slide Number 11
  • Why Remove Turf
  • Case Study 1
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  • WaterSmart Landscapes
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Design Process Overview
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Implementation Overview
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
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  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
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  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
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  • Water Uptake by Plant Roots
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
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  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
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  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Observations
  • Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
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  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
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  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Find Your Sunset Western Zone
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Plant Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Anatomy of an Irrigation System
  • Slide Number 131
  • Sprays Low Pressure
  • Sprays High Pressure
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Page 34: WaterSmart Landscape DESIGN FOR HOMEOWNERS · WaterSmart Landscape . DESIGN FOR HOMEOWNERS . Brought to you by the San Diego County Water Authority . ... Case Study 1. After: Approximately

You live in a Watershed Benefits to Using a Watershed Approach to Landscaping

bull Improves environment bull Protects our waters bull Preserves our coast bull Reduces Beach Closures

from pollution bull Saves water in landscape bull Saves energy used in water

transport

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed

Your yard is a Mini-Watershed Map your drainage

bull Where does it flow from bull Where does it flow to bull Gutter Storm Drains Ocean

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed

Homework

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Soil Why Do We Care

bull Soil can cleanse water bull Soil can store water bull Soil influences everything related to water

bull Infiltration bull Holding capacity bull Movement bull Irrigation scheduling

bull Mineral

bull Organic

bull Pore Space

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

bull Mineral

bull Organic

bull Pore Space

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Soil Texture Particle

Type Water

Movement (Drainage)

Water Holding

Nutrient Holding

Sand Fast No No

Silt

Medium Medium Medium

Clay

Slow Yes once wet

Rich

Loam Mixture of all particle types

Medium

Yes

Yes

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Determining Soil Texture bull Soil Sampling Dig a hole

bull Remove mulch or surface matter bull Dig down approx 6rdquo bull Take sample from side of hole

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Determining Soil Texture bull ldquoThein Feel Testrdquo

bull Wet the soil sample to playdough consistency

bull Make a ball and poke it bull Does it fall apart bull Does it hold together

bull Squeeze a ribbon bull Less than 1 inch bull Between 1 inch and 2 inches bull More than 2 inches

bull Wet it excessively and feel it bull Is it slippery bull Is it gritty

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

bull Mineral

bull Organic

bull Pore Space

Sustainable Soil

bull Soil Food Web bull Organisms build soil bull Encourage them with

proper organic matter moisture oxygen etc

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Soil Food Web

Bacteria

Weeds

Nematodes

Fungi

Worms

Plants

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

bull Mineral

bull Organic

bull Pore Space

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Soil Aggregation bull Created by bacteria fungi and humic acid from organic matter bull Allows water

bull Infiltration percolation bull storage

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Water moves easily through soil with good structure

Soil Aggregation bull Creates soil pores which contain

OWL Oxyen Water Life

bull Purifies runoff water bull Creates water holding

capacity

Water Uptake by Plant Roots

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Organic Matter bull Reverses compaction bull Improves root penetration bull Improves plant success

Remediating Compaction

bull Add organic matter bull Build the health of the soil food web bull By the way hellip ADD ORGANIC MATTER

bull IN the ground Compost for Soil Amendment when planting

bull ON the ground Mulch after planting

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Compost Soil Amendment Mulch IN ground ON ground

Soil Amendment

bull Use compost when planting bull Small particles

usually less than frac14rdquo bull Mix compost with backfill soil

bull 30 most plants bull 15 natives in disturbed soil

bull Available in bags or bulk

Amending Soil with Compost

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Mulch bull Blanket over soil surface bull Continues to feed the soil as it breaks down bull Adds organic matter in areas already planted bull Prevents

bull Erosion bull Evaporation bull Weeds bull Compaction

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Mulch Types bull Longevity Wood chips or Bark bull Soil Building chipped tree trimmings or coarse compost

bull Varied particle sized bull Texture

bull Water passes through bull Holds in place on slopes and in wind

Brush or Composted Mulch Chipped Mulch Blended Mulch

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Mulch Application bull After planting lay 4rdquo layer on top of soil bull Leave open space around plant stem or crown bull Add additional mulch when areas are thin bull Rule of thumb

bull 1 14 CY covers about 100 sq ft at 4rdquo depth

Brush Mulch Chipped Mulch

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

How does your soil handle water bull Organic matter remediates compaction bull Percolation and infiltration effected by

bull Soil texture bull Soil aggregation bull Layers of compaction or rock

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Soil Drainage and Percolation Test (Homeownerrsquos Guide)

Day 1 1 Dig one cubic foot hole (12rdquox12rdquox12rdquo) 2 Fill the hole with water to saturate the soil 3 Let drain overnight

Day 2 1 Lay a stick over the hole 2 Refill the hole with water to the

level of the stick 3 Wait one hour 4 Measure how far the water level has

dropped to determine the infiltration rate per hour

Note Use the soil from the hole to do a worm count amp test the texture of your soil

Homework Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Soil Drainage Field Percolation Test Inches per Hr Drainage Solutions

Less than 1rdquo

Add organics Create mounds Select tolerant plants

1rdquo- 3rdquo

More than 4rdquo

Add organics Create mounds Select tolerant plants

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

First Flush bull First rain after dry period bull Washes off pollutants deposited

during dry period bull Discharge of higher concentrations

of pollutants in early part of a storm (relative to the later part of the storm)

bull 1000 SF roof has bull 372 gallons for 85 24 Hr Storm

at 6 inches of rainfall

bull Soil is important tool for management of First Flush

372 gallons

per 1000 SF 85 Storm

50 CF

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

First Flush Can the polluted water be cleaned

YES Healthy soil breaks down pollutants Can the water be utilized

YES It can be stored in bull Soil bull Rain Barrels bull Cisterns

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

First Seasonal Flush Subsequent Storm Event

Old Town San Diego

Storm Water Requirements for Water Quality Treatment You can be sustainable by incorporating features in your landscape plan such as

bull Rain barrels bull Dry stream beds with basins

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Design Capture Volume (DCV) Impermeable bull Roofs Concrete

Asphalt Grouted Pavers

Semi-permeable bull DG Cobble Gravel

Compacted Soil

Permeable bull Landscape areas

Amended or Mulched Soils

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

non-permeable

semi-permeable

permeable

Design Capture Volume (LID) bull Formula for on-site Design Capture Volume (DCV) for Runoff Factors 85th

percentile 24 Hr Storm

bull DCV = C x d x A x (43560 SFacre x 112 inft) DCV = C x d x A x 3630 conversion from acres to SF and to CF

bull DCV = Design Capture Volume in cubic feet bull C = Runoff Factors

Impermeable 09 Semi- permeable 03 Landscape areas 01

bull d = 85th Percentile Storm average regional 06

bull A = Tributary area in acres bull 43560 SF X 112 is conversion to CF

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

First Flush Techniques bull Keep water on site bull Slow-Store-Spread-Sink

bull Slow down the speed of the flow bull Store in basins bull Spread over wider area bull Sink into healthy soil

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

First Flush Techniques Pitfalls amp Problems

bull Drainage must be at least

5 -10rsquo from buildings and hardscape

bull Expansive clay soil bull Poor percolation

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

First Flush Techniques Dry Stream

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

10rsquo from hardscape

First Flush Techniques Dry Stream

bull Dry Stream

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

bull 10rsquo minimum from hardscape bull Optional permeable landscape fabric beneath rock

First Flush Techniques Rain Barrel bull Install with Diverter to control

overflow bull Be sure to plan for overflow if

not tied to drainage system bull Check WaterSmartSDOrg for

current incentives

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

First Flush Techniques Infiltration Trench

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

10rsquo from hardscape

First Flush Techniques Dry Well

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

10rsquo from hardscape

First Flush Techniques bull What Volume is needed Convert Gallons into Cubic Feet 372 Gallons from 6 Inch Rain Event 372 Gallons 748 = 50 Cubic Feet Depth of Storage Area in Inches = CF of Water divide (SF of Storage Area divide 12) Be aware of setbacks from buildings and impediments such as tree roots

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Observations

Site Observations bull Starting point of a successful design bull Take photos bull Assess existing situation

1 LID Conditions 2 Structural Conditions 3 Design Considerations 4 Growing Conditions

Landscape design and other design areas

bull Similarities bull Same basic elements amp principles

bull Differences bull Three-dimensional bull Living bull Seasonal amp ever changing

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Aesthetics Balance Symmetrical Balance

both sides even or visually identical - a mirror image Formal

Asymmetrical Balance

different-sized elements balance one another by having equal visual weight Informal

SYMMETRICAL BALANCE

ASYMMETRICAL BALANCE

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Proportion

bull Relative size of objects within the composition Large tree can make a house appear smaller

bull Most SoCal homes are out of scale to their lots

Aesthetics Proportion

Plantings may grow out of scale

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Color Most powerful of art elements Establish harmony

bull Soothing low contrast monochromatic cool bull Energizing contrast complimentary warm

SECONDARY COLORS PRIMARY COLORS TERTIARY COLORS

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Color Simple Color Harmony

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Contrast bull Provides interest and impact bull Creates Focal Points and catches the eye bull Contrast plant textures values and colors

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Unity bull Provides cohesive calm bull Repeat plant selections throughout the plan

including both sides of driveway

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Curb Appeal Billboard Effect bull Groups or drifts of plants catch the moving eye bull High contrast bull Simple

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Curb Appeal Path to the door bull Direct line of sight

or visual cues bull Generous path

welcomes guests bull No over grown areas

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Curb Appeal Path to the door bull Direct line of sight

or visual cues bull Generous path

welcomes guests bull No over grown areas

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Plant Functions in Design Climate Mitigation

bull Tradeoffs bull Deciduous Evergreen bull View vs Temperature

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Euphorbia cotinifolia Caribbean Copper Plant

Plant Functions in Design Security bull Thorns as a

deterrent

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Plant Functions in Design Privacy

bull Screen ugly views or create privacy bull Pick a cultivar that doesnrsquot need frequent pruning

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Podocarpus macrophyllus maki Shubby Yew

Pittosporum tenufolium lsquoSilver Sheenrsquo

Explore Design as 2 parts

bull Shaping Spaces bull How will you use the space

bull space arrangement location of major elements bull Design in 3D bull Form follows Function

bull Planting design bull How the space is filled with plants for effective

design

Step 4 Design Functional Design

How will you use your space Is your space an Outdoor Room a Passageway or a Garden

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Outdoor Rooms bull Walls

bull Do NOT need to be solid to create sense of enclosure

bull Floor bull Flagstone DG mulch

or groundcover

bull Ceilings bull can be canopies or arbors

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Passageway bull Way-finding or easy to follow bull Open path for curb appeal bull ldquoPeek-a-viewrdquo for mystery

Step 4 Design Functional Design

View Garden bull Enjoy from a distance bull Treat as a canvas bull Include paths for maintenance amp strolling

Step 4 Design Functional Design

View Garden Borrowed Views

Step 4 Design Functional Design

View Garden Created Views

bull Use an accent feature to create a focal point

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Design in 3D Create vertical dimension with

bull Layered planting

Background 6rsquo+ Middleground 4rsquo+-

Foreground 0-12rdquo

for islands

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function bull How will the space be used

bull What activities will occur there bull Active Uses

cooking eating entertaining sports play pool pets food bull Passive Uses

resting meditation viewing bull Does the current layout ldquoworkrdquo or does it need to

change to be more functional bull Lose the bed lines

bull Donrsquot think of your planting bed as a separate area hellip plan the entire space

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Create a Functional Bubble Plan bull Think

bull How the space could be used NOT how it IS used

bull Will it be an outdoor room garden or pathway

bull Do you want add bull Seating areas bull Pathways through

planting ldquoislandsrdquo bull Meander through your

yardslope with a circular route

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Think outside the box

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Create a Functional Bubble Plan bull Think How the space could be used NOT how it IS used

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Is it an Outdoor Room

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

An Outdoor Room with a dry stream bed

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Is it a Passageway

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Is it a Garden

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape Create a Planting Area Bubble Plan

bull Show basic planting areas bull Locate planting heights of

bull High bull Medium bull Low

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape Complete your Functional Bubble Plan

bull Sketch circulation paths and gathering areas

bull Show planting areas and height Create your Hardscape Plan

bull Check hardscape in place and correct bull Add desired elements

Include bull Hardscape walkways drive walls

patios etc bull Fences and walls bull Elements fountains pots arbors

rocks etc bull Planting areas

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Creating Your Plant Palette bull How to Choose

bull What do you like bull Climate appropriate bull Place appropriate bull Does it fill a design function

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Climate Appropriate Plants Leaves are

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Leathery Small

Silvery Solar tracking

Climate Appropriate Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes Homeownerrsquos Guide and Notebook

bull Mediterranean bull Asian bull Tropical bull Contemporary bull Native bull Shade bull Groundcover options

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Mediterranean

CC BY 20 Karen Roe

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Lavender Rosemary

Olives

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Asian

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Iris douglasiana Dietes African Iris Nandina

Juniperus Juniper

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Tropical

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Lantana Alstroemeria

Strelitzia Bird of Paradise Euphorbia milii Crown of Thorns

Bromeliads

Plumeria

Bougainvillea Geraniums Bird of Paradise

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Contemporary

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Anigozanthos Kangaroo Paw Assorted Succulents

Fire Sticks Kalanchoe thyrisifolia Agave Attenuata

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

California Natives

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Heteromeles arbutifolia Toyon

Romneya coulteri Matilija Poppy

Epilobium California Fushia

Saliva clevelandii Cleveland Sage

A note about Natives hellip WaterSmart Plant Palettes

California Natives bull Adapted for our climate soils bull Provide habitat and attract wildlife

Native plants need

bull Little or no summer water bull Little or no fertilizer bull No pesticides bull Less maintenance

Some native plants are summer deciduous

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Shade Plants for Dry Areas (See Notebook)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Bromeliads Clivia Dianella variegata Schefflera arboricola variegata

Walkable Groundcover Options Dymondia margaretae (Silver Carpet)

Lippia nodiflora (Kurapia)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Flat Green Groundcover Options Fragaria chiloensis (Beach Strawberry)

Achillea millefolium (Yarrow)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Mature Size Plant Research the ldquoFinished Sizerdquo

Agave americana marginata

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Mature Size Plant Pick the right size cultivar for the right place

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Carissa macrocarpa Natal Plum Species lsquoBoxwood Beautyrsquo lsquoGreen Carpetrsquo

8rsquo x 8rsquo 2rsquo x 2rsquo 1rsquo ndash 1 frac12rsquo x 4rsquo

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Growing Conditions Exposure

bull Soil type bull Drainage

Full Shade Full Sun

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Water Requirements Water Use Landscape Coefficient of Landscape Species WUCOLS South Coastal South Inland

Plant Search httpucanredusitesWUCOLSPlant_Search_Instructions

Escondido Rancho Bernardo San Marcos Poway Lakeside Ramona

San Diego Chula Vista Del Mar La Jolla Carlsbad Oceanside Vista El Cajon

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant

WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant

Sunset Western Garden Book Specific Plant Info bull Water usage bull Mature Size bull Cultivars bull Growing conditions

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Find Your Sunset Western Zone Zone 24

bull Mild maritime climate mild winters cool summers rarely freezes

Zone 23 bull Warmer than Zone 24

usually frost-free Zone 21

bull A mix of maritime amp continental influence colder in winter

httpwwwsunsetcomgardenclimate-zonessunset-climate-zone-san-diego-area-00418000067314

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant Sunset Western Garden Book Specific Plant Info bull Water usage bull Mature Size bull Cultivars bull Growing requirements

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Explore Design as 2 parts Physical site design

bull How the space is arranged location of major elements

Planting design and placement bull How the space is filled with plants for effective design

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Putting It Together Size your plants bull Draw at Mature Size to match Bubble Diagram bull Avoid overplanting bull Allow room to grow bull Understand you may

need to edit and thin later

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Putting It Together Hydrozoning bull Group plants with like water needs together

according to irrigation zone bull Do not put water needy plants next to low-water

plants bull Research

bull Water Use Classification of Landscape Species (WUCOLS) rating

bull Plant palettes bull Sunset Western

Step 4 Design Plant Placement

Remember Drawing in Scale Accurate proportion using a standard measurement to represent one foot

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale bull Determine the mature size of the plant bull Use the mature size bull Find appropriate circle

on template

bull Example bull Bush is 3rsquo at maturity bull In 14 scale use 34rdquo

diameter circle

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale bull Pencil in the plants for your space bull At 14rdquo scale = 1rsquo- 0rdquo

bull 3rsquo diameter shrub drawn as 34rdquo diameter circle

bull 12rsquo canopy tree drawn as 3rdquo diameter circle

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Anatomy of an Irrigation System

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Pressure Test bull Use meter on last head on valve

bull Range should be between 25 psi and 40 psi

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Pressure Regulation

At the point of connection (POC) At the head At the valve

Sprays Low Pressure

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Donuts formed by poor coverage

Sprays High Pressure

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Misting

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Overhead or Drip

Choose Overhead Spray for bull Large areas of turf replacement ground cover

(ie dymondia Beach Strawberry etc) bull The existing overhead system has good existing

coverage Choose Drip for bull Small oddly shaped planting areas bull Mixing of plants with differing water requirements in

the same valve area

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of Efficient Overhead Spray bull Simple to retrofit existing spray hardware bull Can match precipitation rate of drip bull Simpler to troubleshoot than drip bull May provide better coverage for groundcover

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of Drip Systems bull Drip is the most efficient

irrigation delivery type

bull Reduces weed growth by targeted water application

bull Prevents runoff and erosion

bull Low precipitation rate

bull No trenching means less digging

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of In-Line Drip Emitters

bull Provide consistent precipitation rate throughout line

bull Less prone to clogging and damage than micro spray

bull Easy to install

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Filters

At the head At the valve

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Drip Retrofit Systems bull Replace existing pop-ups with

retrofit such as Rainbird R-1800

bull Use subsurface tubing with emitter valves not micro spray and 14rdquospaghetti lines

bull Cover with mulch

Step 4 Design Irrigation

In-line Drip

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Irrigation Plan bull Create an irrigation plan based on your completed planting

plan and hydrozones bull Select a category of irrigation (rotor drip etchellip) bull Prepare a materials list and fill in spaces on your legend

(components and quantity)

Step 4 Design Irrigation

What is a Controller Program

bull A set of instructions stored in the controller

bull Different irrigation schedules bull Irrigation days ndash how often bull Start times ndash at what time bull Water times ndash how long

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Water Efficient Control Equipment bull Smart Controllers bull Rain and ETo Sensors bull Moisture Sensors

Smart Controllers Moisture Sensors

Rain and ETo Sensors

How much water does your landscape need

hellip It depends

Step 4 Design Irrigation

bull Soil Texture bull Precipitation Rate bull Plant Demand

Irrigation Scheduling Internet BeWaterWisecom

Step 4 Design Irrigation

1 Prepare the site

bull Cut down tall weeds bull Remove woody or invasive plants bull (warm season turf) bull Flag sprinkler heads bull Soak the area with water

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

2 Edging Mounding amp Contouring

bull Make room for the mulch Cut lawn 12 inches away from concrete to 3rdquo below concrete level

bull Create mounds with removed sod by facing turf side down or discard removed sod

bull Grade as needed

Manual ldquoGrubbingrdquo Gas Powered

Sod Cutter

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

3 Ensure Irrigation of Trees and Large plants bull Add bubblers or drip irrigation if needed

In-line drip irrigation can be expanded as tree grows Bubbler Head Drip Irrigation

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

4 Plant Large Plants bull 5 gallon and larger

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

5 Add a weed barrier bull NOT weed cloth (except under rock) bull Newspaper or cardboard bull Overlap by 6-8 inches bull Cover all ground except where

there are plants

Paper amp Cardboard Weed Barrier Do NOT use weed cloth

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Notify your neighbors first

Weed Barrier Newspaper amp Cardboard

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

6 Layer bull 1-2rdquo of compost bull 4-5rdquo of Soil Building Mulch (tree trimmerrsquos chipped etc) bull Pull compost and mulch away from plant crowns and trunks

Timing bull Traditional Allow 3 - 5 months

for composting to complete process then plant

bull Fast Plant before completion by digging through layers

Sheet Mulching

(4rdquo+)

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

bull Rule of thumb for coverage 1 13 Cu Yd covers100 sf 4rdquo depth

Know your Turf Type to Effectively Remove

Turf Type Dormant Season

Active Season

Growth form

Seeds Common Types

Kill Method

Cool Season

Winter

Summer

Small tuffs

Dwarf Tall Fescue (common locally) Perennial Ryegrass Annual Ryegrass Blue Grass

Sheet Mulch

Warm Season

Winter Summer

Creeping Stolons

Bermuda grass Zoysia grass St Augustine Grass Kikuyu grass

Solarization or Chemical Followed by Sheet Mulching

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods bull Herbicides

bull Cannot be killed with Chemicals when dormant bull Spray herbicides when actively growing bull Repeat application

bull Non-toxic herbicide products

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods

bull Complete Sod Removal bull Sod goes to landfill

cannot be recycled

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Contouring for Dry Stream

Step 5 Implementation Contouring

Contouring Landscape Fabric First Cobbles Added

Completed

Step 5 Implementation Sequence

Do It Yourself or Professional Contractor What is right for you bull Tradeoff Cost vs Labor + Time bull Option Be the General Contractor yourself Installation or Repair bull California Landscape Contractors Association (CLCA)

httpwwwclcasandiegoorg bull Certified Irrigation Professional wwwIrrigationorg bull Contractors State License Board (CSLB)

httpwwwcslbcagovConsumers bull YouTube Instructional Videos

Step 6 Maintenance Irrigation

Irrigation Maintenance bull Adjust run time for season

bull 1 Winter bull 2 Fall amp Spring bull 3 Summer

bull Check for leaks and fix leaks promptly bull Flush drip systems and check filters to

reduce clogging bull Adjust sprayheads to prevent

overspray on hardscape

Step 6 Maintenance Plants

Plant Maintenance

bull Amend soil with compost and mulch regularly bull Remove weeds bull Monitor plant health bull Minimize the use of

non- organic chemicals bull Start with a hard spray

of water bull Use insecticidal soap

or other non-toxic pest killer

QUESTIONS

Apply for the WaterSmart Landscape Makeover Series

httplandscapemakeoverwatersmartsdorg Presentation Slides at httpwwwwatersmartsdorgprogramswatersmart-landscape-design-homeowners-workshop

  • Slide Number 1
  • San Diego County Water Authority
  • Slide Number 3
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  • Before
  • After
  • Personal Goals
  • Slide Number 11
  • Why Remove Turf
  • Case Study 1
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  • WaterSmart Landscapes
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Design Process Overview
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Implementation Overview
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
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  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
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  • Water Uptake by Plant Roots
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
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  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
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  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
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  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
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  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Observations
  • Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
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  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
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  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Find Your Sunset Western Zone
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Plant Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Anatomy of an Irrigation System
  • Slide Number 131
  • Sprays Low Pressure
  • Sprays High Pressure
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Page 35: WaterSmart Landscape DESIGN FOR HOMEOWNERS · WaterSmart Landscape . DESIGN FOR HOMEOWNERS . Brought to you by the San Diego County Water Authority . ... Case Study 1. After: Approximately

Your yard is a Mini-Watershed Map your drainage

bull Where does it flow from bull Where does it flow to bull Gutter Storm Drains Ocean

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed

Homework

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Soil Why Do We Care

bull Soil can cleanse water bull Soil can store water bull Soil influences everything related to water

bull Infiltration bull Holding capacity bull Movement bull Irrigation scheduling

bull Mineral

bull Organic

bull Pore Space

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

bull Mineral

bull Organic

bull Pore Space

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Soil Texture Particle

Type Water

Movement (Drainage)

Water Holding

Nutrient Holding

Sand Fast No No

Silt

Medium Medium Medium

Clay

Slow Yes once wet

Rich

Loam Mixture of all particle types

Medium

Yes

Yes

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Determining Soil Texture bull Soil Sampling Dig a hole

bull Remove mulch or surface matter bull Dig down approx 6rdquo bull Take sample from side of hole

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Determining Soil Texture bull ldquoThein Feel Testrdquo

bull Wet the soil sample to playdough consistency

bull Make a ball and poke it bull Does it fall apart bull Does it hold together

bull Squeeze a ribbon bull Less than 1 inch bull Between 1 inch and 2 inches bull More than 2 inches

bull Wet it excessively and feel it bull Is it slippery bull Is it gritty

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

bull Mineral

bull Organic

bull Pore Space

Sustainable Soil

bull Soil Food Web bull Organisms build soil bull Encourage them with

proper organic matter moisture oxygen etc

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Soil Food Web

Bacteria

Weeds

Nematodes

Fungi

Worms

Plants

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

bull Mineral

bull Organic

bull Pore Space

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Soil Aggregation bull Created by bacteria fungi and humic acid from organic matter bull Allows water

bull Infiltration percolation bull storage

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Water moves easily through soil with good structure

Soil Aggregation bull Creates soil pores which contain

OWL Oxyen Water Life

bull Purifies runoff water bull Creates water holding

capacity

Water Uptake by Plant Roots

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Organic Matter bull Reverses compaction bull Improves root penetration bull Improves plant success

Remediating Compaction

bull Add organic matter bull Build the health of the soil food web bull By the way hellip ADD ORGANIC MATTER

bull IN the ground Compost for Soil Amendment when planting

bull ON the ground Mulch after planting

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Compost Soil Amendment Mulch IN ground ON ground

Soil Amendment

bull Use compost when planting bull Small particles

usually less than frac14rdquo bull Mix compost with backfill soil

bull 30 most plants bull 15 natives in disturbed soil

bull Available in bags or bulk

Amending Soil with Compost

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Mulch bull Blanket over soil surface bull Continues to feed the soil as it breaks down bull Adds organic matter in areas already planted bull Prevents

bull Erosion bull Evaporation bull Weeds bull Compaction

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Mulch Types bull Longevity Wood chips or Bark bull Soil Building chipped tree trimmings or coarse compost

bull Varied particle sized bull Texture

bull Water passes through bull Holds in place on slopes and in wind

Brush or Composted Mulch Chipped Mulch Blended Mulch

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Mulch Application bull After planting lay 4rdquo layer on top of soil bull Leave open space around plant stem or crown bull Add additional mulch when areas are thin bull Rule of thumb

bull 1 14 CY covers about 100 sq ft at 4rdquo depth

Brush Mulch Chipped Mulch

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

How does your soil handle water bull Organic matter remediates compaction bull Percolation and infiltration effected by

bull Soil texture bull Soil aggregation bull Layers of compaction or rock

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Soil Drainage and Percolation Test (Homeownerrsquos Guide)

Day 1 1 Dig one cubic foot hole (12rdquox12rdquox12rdquo) 2 Fill the hole with water to saturate the soil 3 Let drain overnight

Day 2 1 Lay a stick over the hole 2 Refill the hole with water to the

level of the stick 3 Wait one hour 4 Measure how far the water level has

dropped to determine the infiltration rate per hour

Note Use the soil from the hole to do a worm count amp test the texture of your soil

Homework Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Soil Drainage Field Percolation Test Inches per Hr Drainage Solutions

Less than 1rdquo

Add organics Create mounds Select tolerant plants

1rdquo- 3rdquo

More than 4rdquo

Add organics Create mounds Select tolerant plants

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

First Flush bull First rain after dry period bull Washes off pollutants deposited

during dry period bull Discharge of higher concentrations

of pollutants in early part of a storm (relative to the later part of the storm)

bull 1000 SF roof has bull 372 gallons for 85 24 Hr Storm

at 6 inches of rainfall

bull Soil is important tool for management of First Flush

372 gallons

per 1000 SF 85 Storm

50 CF

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

First Flush Can the polluted water be cleaned

YES Healthy soil breaks down pollutants Can the water be utilized

YES It can be stored in bull Soil bull Rain Barrels bull Cisterns

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

First Seasonal Flush Subsequent Storm Event

Old Town San Diego

Storm Water Requirements for Water Quality Treatment You can be sustainable by incorporating features in your landscape plan such as

bull Rain barrels bull Dry stream beds with basins

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Design Capture Volume (DCV) Impermeable bull Roofs Concrete

Asphalt Grouted Pavers

Semi-permeable bull DG Cobble Gravel

Compacted Soil

Permeable bull Landscape areas

Amended or Mulched Soils

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

non-permeable

semi-permeable

permeable

Design Capture Volume (LID) bull Formula for on-site Design Capture Volume (DCV) for Runoff Factors 85th

percentile 24 Hr Storm

bull DCV = C x d x A x (43560 SFacre x 112 inft) DCV = C x d x A x 3630 conversion from acres to SF and to CF

bull DCV = Design Capture Volume in cubic feet bull C = Runoff Factors

Impermeable 09 Semi- permeable 03 Landscape areas 01

bull d = 85th Percentile Storm average regional 06

bull A = Tributary area in acres bull 43560 SF X 112 is conversion to CF

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

First Flush Techniques bull Keep water on site bull Slow-Store-Spread-Sink

bull Slow down the speed of the flow bull Store in basins bull Spread over wider area bull Sink into healthy soil

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

First Flush Techniques Pitfalls amp Problems

bull Drainage must be at least

5 -10rsquo from buildings and hardscape

bull Expansive clay soil bull Poor percolation

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

First Flush Techniques Dry Stream

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

10rsquo from hardscape

First Flush Techniques Dry Stream

bull Dry Stream

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

bull 10rsquo minimum from hardscape bull Optional permeable landscape fabric beneath rock

First Flush Techniques Rain Barrel bull Install with Diverter to control

overflow bull Be sure to plan for overflow if

not tied to drainage system bull Check WaterSmartSDOrg for

current incentives

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

First Flush Techniques Infiltration Trench

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

10rsquo from hardscape

First Flush Techniques Dry Well

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

10rsquo from hardscape

First Flush Techniques bull What Volume is needed Convert Gallons into Cubic Feet 372 Gallons from 6 Inch Rain Event 372 Gallons 748 = 50 Cubic Feet Depth of Storage Area in Inches = CF of Water divide (SF of Storage Area divide 12) Be aware of setbacks from buildings and impediments such as tree roots

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Observations

Site Observations bull Starting point of a successful design bull Take photos bull Assess existing situation

1 LID Conditions 2 Structural Conditions 3 Design Considerations 4 Growing Conditions

Landscape design and other design areas

bull Similarities bull Same basic elements amp principles

bull Differences bull Three-dimensional bull Living bull Seasonal amp ever changing

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Aesthetics Balance Symmetrical Balance

both sides even or visually identical - a mirror image Formal

Asymmetrical Balance

different-sized elements balance one another by having equal visual weight Informal

SYMMETRICAL BALANCE

ASYMMETRICAL BALANCE

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Proportion

bull Relative size of objects within the composition Large tree can make a house appear smaller

bull Most SoCal homes are out of scale to their lots

Aesthetics Proportion

Plantings may grow out of scale

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Color Most powerful of art elements Establish harmony

bull Soothing low contrast monochromatic cool bull Energizing contrast complimentary warm

SECONDARY COLORS PRIMARY COLORS TERTIARY COLORS

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Color Simple Color Harmony

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Contrast bull Provides interest and impact bull Creates Focal Points and catches the eye bull Contrast plant textures values and colors

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Unity bull Provides cohesive calm bull Repeat plant selections throughout the plan

including both sides of driveway

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Curb Appeal Billboard Effect bull Groups or drifts of plants catch the moving eye bull High contrast bull Simple

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Curb Appeal Path to the door bull Direct line of sight

or visual cues bull Generous path

welcomes guests bull No over grown areas

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Curb Appeal Path to the door bull Direct line of sight

or visual cues bull Generous path

welcomes guests bull No over grown areas

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Plant Functions in Design Climate Mitigation

bull Tradeoffs bull Deciduous Evergreen bull View vs Temperature

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Euphorbia cotinifolia Caribbean Copper Plant

Plant Functions in Design Security bull Thorns as a

deterrent

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Plant Functions in Design Privacy

bull Screen ugly views or create privacy bull Pick a cultivar that doesnrsquot need frequent pruning

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Podocarpus macrophyllus maki Shubby Yew

Pittosporum tenufolium lsquoSilver Sheenrsquo

Explore Design as 2 parts

bull Shaping Spaces bull How will you use the space

bull space arrangement location of major elements bull Design in 3D bull Form follows Function

bull Planting design bull How the space is filled with plants for effective

design

Step 4 Design Functional Design

How will you use your space Is your space an Outdoor Room a Passageway or a Garden

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Outdoor Rooms bull Walls

bull Do NOT need to be solid to create sense of enclosure

bull Floor bull Flagstone DG mulch

or groundcover

bull Ceilings bull can be canopies or arbors

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Passageway bull Way-finding or easy to follow bull Open path for curb appeal bull ldquoPeek-a-viewrdquo for mystery

Step 4 Design Functional Design

View Garden bull Enjoy from a distance bull Treat as a canvas bull Include paths for maintenance amp strolling

Step 4 Design Functional Design

View Garden Borrowed Views

Step 4 Design Functional Design

View Garden Created Views

bull Use an accent feature to create a focal point

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Design in 3D Create vertical dimension with

bull Layered planting

Background 6rsquo+ Middleground 4rsquo+-

Foreground 0-12rdquo

for islands

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function bull How will the space be used

bull What activities will occur there bull Active Uses

cooking eating entertaining sports play pool pets food bull Passive Uses

resting meditation viewing bull Does the current layout ldquoworkrdquo or does it need to

change to be more functional bull Lose the bed lines

bull Donrsquot think of your planting bed as a separate area hellip plan the entire space

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Create a Functional Bubble Plan bull Think

bull How the space could be used NOT how it IS used

bull Will it be an outdoor room garden or pathway

bull Do you want add bull Seating areas bull Pathways through

planting ldquoislandsrdquo bull Meander through your

yardslope with a circular route

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Think outside the box

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Create a Functional Bubble Plan bull Think How the space could be used NOT how it IS used

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Is it an Outdoor Room

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

An Outdoor Room with a dry stream bed

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Is it a Passageway

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Is it a Garden

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape Create a Planting Area Bubble Plan

bull Show basic planting areas bull Locate planting heights of

bull High bull Medium bull Low

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape Complete your Functional Bubble Plan

bull Sketch circulation paths and gathering areas

bull Show planting areas and height Create your Hardscape Plan

bull Check hardscape in place and correct bull Add desired elements

Include bull Hardscape walkways drive walls

patios etc bull Fences and walls bull Elements fountains pots arbors

rocks etc bull Planting areas

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Creating Your Plant Palette bull How to Choose

bull What do you like bull Climate appropriate bull Place appropriate bull Does it fill a design function

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Climate Appropriate Plants Leaves are

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Leathery Small

Silvery Solar tracking

Climate Appropriate Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes Homeownerrsquos Guide and Notebook

bull Mediterranean bull Asian bull Tropical bull Contemporary bull Native bull Shade bull Groundcover options

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Mediterranean

CC BY 20 Karen Roe

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Lavender Rosemary

Olives

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Asian

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Iris douglasiana Dietes African Iris Nandina

Juniperus Juniper

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Tropical

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Lantana Alstroemeria

Strelitzia Bird of Paradise Euphorbia milii Crown of Thorns

Bromeliads

Plumeria

Bougainvillea Geraniums Bird of Paradise

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Contemporary

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Anigozanthos Kangaroo Paw Assorted Succulents

Fire Sticks Kalanchoe thyrisifolia Agave Attenuata

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

California Natives

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Heteromeles arbutifolia Toyon

Romneya coulteri Matilija Poppy

Epilobium California Fushia

Saliva clevelandii Cleveland Sage

A note about Natives hellip WaterSmart Plant Palettes

California Natives bull Adapted for our climate soils bull Provide habitat and attract wildlife

Native plants need

bull Little or no summer water bull Little or no fertilizer bull No pesticides bull Less maintenance

Some native plants are summer deciduous

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Shade Plants for Dry Areas (See Notebook)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Bromeliads Clivia Dianella variegata Schefflera arboricola variegata

Walkable Groundcover Options Dymondia margaretae (Silver Carpet)

Lippia nodiflora (Kurapia)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Flat Green Groundcover Options Fragaria chiloensis (Beach Strawberry)

Achillea millefolium (Yarrow)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Mature Size Plant Research the ldquoFinished Sizerdquo

Agave americana marginata

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Mature Size Plant Pick the right size cultivar for the right place

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Carissa macrocarpa Natal Plum Species lsquoBoxwood Beautyrsquo lsquoGreen Carpetrsquo

8rsquo x 8rsquo 2rsquo x 2rsquo 1rsquo ndash 1 frac12rsquo x 4rsquo

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Growing Conditions Exposure

bull Soil type bull Drainage

Full Shade Full Sun

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Water Requirements Water Use Landscape Coefficient of Landscape Species WUCOLS South Coastal South Inland

Plant Search httpucanredusitesWUCOLSPlant_Search_Instructions

Escondido Rancho Bernardo San Marcos Poway Lakeside Ramona

San Diego Chula Vista Del Mar La Jolla Carlsbad Oceanside Vista El Cajon

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant

WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant

Sunset Western Garden Book Specific Plant Info bull Water usage bull Mature Size bull Cultivars bull Growing conditions

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Find Your Sunset Western Zone Zone 24

bull Mild maritime climate mild winters cool summers rarely freezes

Zone 23 bull Warmer than Zone 24

usually frost-free Zone 21

bull A mix of maritime amp continental influence colder in winter

httpwwwsunsetcomgardenclimate-zonessunset-climate-zone-san-diego-area-00418000067314

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant Sunset Western Garden Book Specific Plant Info bull Water usage bull Mature Size bull Cultivars bull Growing requirements

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Explore Design as 2 parts Physical site design

bull How the space is arranged location of major elements

Planting design and placement bull How the space is filled with plants for effective design

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Putting It Together Size your plants bull Draw at Mature Size to match Bubble Diagram bull Avoid overplanting bull Allow room to grow bull Understand you may

need to edit and thin later

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Putting It Together Hydrozoning bull Group plants with like water needs together

according to irrigation zone bull Do not put water needy plants next to low-water

plants bull Research

bull Water Use Classification of Landscape Species (WUCOLS) rating

bull Plant palettes bull Sunset Western

Step 4 Design Plant Placement

Remember Drawing in Scale Accurate proportion using a standard measurement to represent one foot

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale bull Determine the mature size of the plant bull Use the mature size bull Find appropriate circle

on template

bull Example bull Bush is 3rsquo at maturity bull In 14 scale use 34rdquo

diameter circle

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale bull Pencil in the plants for your space bull At 14rdquo scale = 1rsquo- 0rdquo

bull 3rsquo diameter shrub drawn as 34rdquo diameter circle

bull 12rsquo canopy tree drawn as 3rdquo diameter circle

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Anatomy of an Irrigation System

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Pressure Test bull Use meter on last head on valve

bull Range should be between 25 psi and 40 psi

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Pressure Regulation

At the point of connection (POC) At the head At the valve

Sprays Low Pressure

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Donuts formed by poor coverage

Sprays High Pressure

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Misting

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Overhead or Drip

Choose Overhead Spray for bull Large areas of turf replacement ground cover

(ie dymondia Beach Strawberry etc) bull The existing overhead system has good existing

coverage Choose Drip for bull Small oddly shaped planting areas bull Mixing of plants with differing water requirements in

the same valve area

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of Efficient Overhead Spray bull Simple to retrofit existing spray hardware bull Can match precipitation rate of drip bull Simpler to troubleshoot than drip bull May provide better coverage for groundcover

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of Drip Systems bull Drip is the most efficient

irrigation delivery type

bull Reduces weed growth by targeted water application

bull Prevents runoff and erosion

bull Low precipitation rate

bull No trenching means less digging

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of In-Line Drip Emitters

bull Provide consistent precipitation rate throughout line

bull Less prone to clogging and damage than micro spray

bull Easy to install

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Filters

At the head At the valve

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Drip Retrofit Systems bull Replace existing pop-ups with

retrofit such as Rainbird R-1800

bull Use subsurface tubing with emitter valves not micro spray and 14rdquospaghetti lines

bull Cover with mulch

Step 4 Design Irrigation

In-line Drip

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Irrigation Plan bull Create an irrigation plan based on your completed planting

plan and hydrozones bull Select a category of irrigation (rotor drip etchellip) bull Prepare a materials list and fill in spaces on your legend

(components and quantity)

Step 4 Design Irrigation

What is a Controller Program

bull A set of instructions stored in the controller

bull Different irrigation schedules bull Irrigation days ndash how often bull Start times ndash at what time bull Water times ndash how long

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Water Efficient Control Equipment bull Smart Controllers bull Rain and ETo Sensors bull Moisture Sensors

Smart Controllers Moisture Sensors

Rain and ETo Sensors

How much water does your landscape need

hellip It depends

Step 4 Design Irrigation

bull Soil Texture bull Precipitation Rate bull Plant Demand

Irrigation Scheduling Internet BeWaterWisecom

Step 4 Design Irrigation

1 Prepare the site

bull Cut down tall weeds bull Remove woody or invasive plants bull (warm season turf) bull Flag sprinkler heads bull Soak the area with water

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

2 Edging Mounding amp Contouring

bull Make room for the mulch Cut lawn 12 inches away from concrete to 3rdquo below concrete level

bull Create mounds with removed sod by facing turf side down or discard removed sod

bull Grade as needed

Manual ldquoGrubbingrdquo Gas Powered

Sod Cutter

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

3 Ensure Irrigation of Trees and Large plants bull Add bubblers or drip irrigation if needed

In-line drip irrigation can be expanded as tree grows Bubbler Head Drip Irrigation

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

4 Plant Large Plants bull 5 gallon and larger

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

5 Add a weed barrier bull NOT weed cloth (except under rock) bull Newspaper or cardboard bull Overlap by 6-8 inches bull Cover all ground except where

there are plants

Paper amp Cardboard Weed Barrier Do NOT use weed cloth

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Notify your neighbors first

Weed Barrier Newspaper amp Cardboard

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

6 Layer bull 1-2rdquo of compost bull 4-5rdquo of Soil Building Mulch (tree trimmerrsquos chipped etc) bull Pull compost and mulch away from plant crowns and trunks

Timing bull Traditional Allow 3 - 5 months

for composting to complete process then plant

bull Fast Plant before completion by digging through layers

Sheet Mulching

(4rdquo+)

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

bull Rule of thumb for coverage 1 13 Cu Yd covers100 sf 4rdquo depth

Know your Turf Type to Effectively Remove

Turf Type Dormant Season

Active Season

Growth form

Seeds Common Types

Kill Method

Cool Season

Winter

Summer

Small tuffs

Dwarf Tall Fescue (common locally) Perennial Ryegrass Annual Ryegrass Blue Grass

Sheet Mulch

Warm Season

Winter Summer

Creeping Stolons

Bermuda grass Zoysia grass St Augustine Grass Kikuyu grass

Solarization or Chemical Followed by Sheet Mulching

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods bull Herbicides

bull Cannot be killed with Chemicals when dormant bull Spray herbicides when actively growing bull Repeat application

bull Non-toxic herbicide products

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods

bull Complete Sod Removal bull Sod goes to landfill

cannot be recycled

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Contouring for Dry Stream

Step 5 Implementation Contouring

Contouring Landscape Fabric First Cobbles Added

Completed

Step 5 Implementation Sequence

Do It Yourself or Professional Contractor What is right for you bull Tradeoff Cost vs Labor + Time bull Option Be the General Contractor yourself Installation or Repair bull California Landscape Contractors Association (CLCA)

httpwwwclcasandiegoorg bull Certified Irrigation Professional wwwIrrigationorg bull Contractors State License Board (CSLB)

httpwwwcslbcagovConsumers bull YouTube Instructional Videos

Step 6 Maintenance Irrigation

Irrigation Maintenance bull Adjust run time for season

bull 1 Winter bull 2 Fall amp Spring bull 3 Summer

bull Check for leaks and fix leaks promptly bull Flush drip systems and check filters to

reduce clogging bull Adjust sprayheads to prevent

overspray on hardscape

Step 6 Maintenance Plants

Plant Maintenance

bull Amend soil with compost and mulch regularly bull Remove weeds bull Monitor plant health bull Minimize the use of

non- organic chemicals bull Start with a hard spray

of water bull Use insecticidal soap

or other non-toxic pest killer

QUESTIONS

Apply for the WaterSmart Landscape Makeover Series

httplandscapemakeoverwatersmartsdorg Presentation Slides at httpwwwwatersmartsdorgprogramswatersmart-landscape-design-homeowners-workshop

  • Slide Number 1
  • San Diego County Water Authority
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  • Before
  • After
  • Personal Goals
  • Slide Number 11
  • Why Remove Turf
  • Case Study 1
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  • WaterSmart Landscapes
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Design Process Overview
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Implementation Overview
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
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  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
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  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
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  • Water Uptake by Plant Roots
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
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  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Observations
  • Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
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  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
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  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
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  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
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  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Find Your Sunset Western Zone
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Plant Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
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  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Anatomy of an Irrigation System
  • Slide Number 131
  • Sprays Low Pressure
  • Sprays High Pressure
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Page 36: WaterSmart Landscape DESIGN FOR HOMEOWNERS · WaterSmart Landscape . DESIGN FOR HOMEOWNERS . Brought to you by the San Diego County Water Authority . ... Case Study 1. After: Approximately

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Soil Why Do We Care

bull Soil can cleanse water bull Soil can store water bull Soil influences everything related to water

bull Infiltration bull Holding capacity bull Movement bull Irrigation scheduling

bull Mineral

bull Organic

bull Pore Space

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

bull Mineral

bull Organic

bull Pore Space

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Soil Texture Particle

Type Water

Movement (Drainage)

Water Holding

Nutrient Holding

Sand Fast No No

Silt

Medium Medium Medium

Clay

Slow Yes once wet

Rich

Loam Mixture of all particle types

Medium

Yes

Yes

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Determining Soil Texture bull Soil Sampling Dig a hole

bull Remove mulch or surface matter bull Dig down approx 6rdquo bull Take sample from side of hole

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Determining Soil Texture bull ldquoThein Feel Testrdquo

bull Wet the soil sample to playdough consistency

bull Make a ball and poke it bull Does it fall apart bull Does it hold together

bull Squeeze a ribbon bull Less than 1 inch bull Between 1 inch and 2 inches bull More than 2 inches

bull Wet it excessively and feel it bull Is it slippery bull Is it gritty

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

bull Mineral

bull Organic

bull Pore Space

Sustainable Soil

bull Soil Food Web bull Organisms build soil bull Encourage them with

proper organic matter moisture oxygen etc

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Soil Food Web

Bacteria

Weeds

Nematodes

Fungi

Worms

Plants

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

bull Mineral

bull Organic

bull Pore Space

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Soil Aggregation bull Created by bacteria fungi and humic acid from organic matter bull Allows water

bull Infiltration percolation bull storage

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Water moves easily through soil with good structure

Soil Aggregation bull Creates soil pores which contain

OWL Oxyen Water Life

bull Purifies runoff water bull Creates water holding

capacity

Water Uptake by Plant Roots

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Organic Matter bull Reverses compaction bull Improves root penetration bull Improves plant success

Remediating Compaction

bull Add organic matter bull Build the health of the soil food web bull By the way hellip ADD ORGANIC MATTER

bull IN the ground Compost for Soil Amendment when planting

bull ON the ground Mulch after planting

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Compost Soil Amendment Mulch IN ground ON ground

Soil Amendment

bull Use compost when planting bull Small particles

usually less than frac14rdquo bull Mix compost with backfill soil

bull 30 most plants bull 15 natives in disturbed soil

bull Available in bags or bulk

Amending Soil with Compost

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Mulch bull Blanket over soil surface bull Continues to feed the soil as it breaks down bull Adds organic matter in areas already planted bull Prevents

bull Erosion bull Evaporation bull Weeds bull Compaction

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Mulch Types bull Longevity Wood chips or Bark bull Soil Building chipped tree trimmings or coarse compost

bull Varied particle sized bull Texture

bull Water passes through bull Holds in place on slopes and in wind

Brush or Composted Mulch Chipped Mulch Blended Mulch

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Mulch Application bull After planting lay 4rdquo layer on top of soil bull Leave open space around plant stem or crown bull Add additional mulch when areas are thin bull Rule of thumb

bull 1 14 CY covers about 100 sq ft at 4rdquo depth

Brush Mulch Chipped Mulch

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

How does your soil handle water bull Organic matter remediates compaction bull Percolation and infiltration effected by

bull Soil texture bull Soil aggregation bull Layers of compaction or rock

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Soil Drainage and Percolation Test (Homeownerrsquos Guide)

Day 1 1 Dig one cubic foot hole (12rdquox12rdquox12rdquo) 2 Fill the hole with water to saturate the soil 3 Let drain overnight

Day 2 1 Lay a stick over the hole 2 Refill the hole with water to the

level of the stick 3 Wait one hour 4 Measure how far the water level has

dropped to determine the infiltration rate per hour

Note Use the soil from the hole to do a worm count amp test the texture of your soil

Homework Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Soil Drainage Field Percolation Test Inches per Hr Drainage Solutions

Less than 1rdquo

Add organics Create mounds Select tolerant plants

1rdquo- 3rdquo

More than 4rdquo

Add organics Create mounds Select tolerant plants

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

First Flush bull First rain after dry period bull Washes off pollutants deposited

during dry period bull Discharge of higher concentrations

of pollutants in early part of a storm (relative to the later part of the storm)

bull 1000 SF roof has bull 372 gallons for 85 24 Hr Storm

at 6 inches of rainfall

bull Soil is important tool for management of First Flush

372 gallons

per 1000 SF 85 Storm

50 CF

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

First Flush Can the polluted water be cleaned

YES Healthy soil breaks down pollutants Can the water be utilized

YES It can be stored in bull Soil bull Rain Barrels bull Cisterns

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

First Seasonal Flush Subsequent Storm Event

Old Town San Diego

Storm Water Requirements for Water Quality Treatment You can be sustainable by incorporating features in your landscape plan such as

bull Rain barrels bull Dry stream beds with basins

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Design Capture Volume (DCV) Impermeable bull Roofs Concrete

Asphalt Grouted Pavers

Semi-permeable bull DG Cobble Gravel

Compacted Soil

Permeable bull Landscape areas

Amended or Mulched Soils

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

non-permeable

semi-permeable

permeable

Design Capture Volume (LID) bull Formula for on-site Design Capture Volume (DCV) for Runoff Factors 85th

percentile 24 Hr Storm

bull DCV = C x d x A x (43560 SFacre x 112 inft) DCV = C x d x A x 3630 conversion from acres to SF and to CF

bull DCV = Design Capture Volume in cubic feet bull C = Runoff Factors

Impermeable 09 Semi- permeable 03 Landscape areas 01

bull d = 85th Percentile Storm average regional 06

bull A = Tributary area in acres bull 43560 SF X 112 is conversion to CF

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

First Flush Techniques bull Keep water on site bull Slow-Store-Spread-Sink

bull Slow down the speed of the flow bull Store in basins bull Spread over wider area bull Sink into healthy soil

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

First Flush Techniques Pitfalls amp Problems

bull Drainage must be at least

5 -10rsquo from buildings and hardscape

bull Expansive clay soil bull Poor percolation

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

First Flush Techniques Dry Stream

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

10rsquo from hardscape

First Flush Techniques Dry Stream

bull Dry Stream

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

bull 10rsquo minimum from hardscape bull Optional permeable landscape fabric beneath rock

First Flush Techniques Rain Barrel bull Install with Diverter to control

overflow bull Be sure to plan for overflow if

not tied to drainage system bull Check WaterSmartSDOrg for

current incentives

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

First Flush Techniques Infiltration Trench

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

10rsquo from hardscape

First Flush Techniques Dry Well

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

10rsquo from hardscape

First Flush Techniques bull What Volume is needed Convert Gallons into Cubic Feet 372 Gallons from 6 Inch Rain Event 372 Gallons 748 = 50 Cubic Feet Depth of Storage Area in Inches = CF of Water divide (SF of Storage Area divide 12) Be aware of setbacks from buildings and impediments such as tree roots

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Observations

Site Observations bull Starting point of a successful design bull Take photos bull Assess existing situation

1 LID Conditions 2 Structural Conditions 3 Design Considerations 4 Growing Conditions

Landscape design and other design areas

bull Similarities bull Same basic elements amp principles

bull Differences bull Three-dimensional bull Living bull Seasonal amp ever changing

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Aesthetics Balance Symmetrical Balance

both sides even or visually identical - a mirror image Formal

Asymmetrical Balance

different-sized elements balance one another by having equal visual weight Informal

SYMMETRICAL BALANCE

ASYMMETRICAL BALANCE

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Proportion

bull Relative size of objects within the composition Large tree can make a house appear smaller

bull Most SoCal homes are out of scale to their lots

Aesthetics Proportion

Plantings may grow out of scale

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Color Most powerful of art elements Establish harmony

bull Soothing low contrast monochromatic cool bull Energizing contrast complimentary warm

SECONDARY COLORS PRIMARY COLORS TERTIARY COLORS

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Color Simple Color Harmony

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Contrast bull Provides interest and impact bull Creates Focal Points and catches the eye bull Contrast plant textures values and colors

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Unity bull Provides cohesive calm bull Repeat plant selections throughout the plan

including both sides of driveway

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Curb Appeal Billboard Effect bull Groups or drifts of plants catch the moving eye bull High contrast bull Simple

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Curb Appeal Path to the door bull Direct line of sight

or visual cues bull Generous path

welcomes guests bull No over grown areas

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Curb Appeal Path to the door bull Direct line of sight

or visual cues bull Generous path

welcomes guests bull No over grown areas

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Plant Functions in Design Climate Mitigation

bull Tradeoffs bull Deciduous Evergreen bull View vs Temperature

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Euphorbia cotinifolia Caribbean Copper Plant

Plant Functions in Design Security bull Thorns as a

deterrent

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Plant Functions in Design Privacy

bull Screen ugly views or create privacy bull Pick a cultivar that doesnrsquot need frequent pruning

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Podocarpus macrophyllus maki Shubby Yew

Pittosporum tenufolium lsquoSilver Sheenrsquo

Explore Design as 2 parts

bull Shaping Spaces bull How will you use the space

bull space arrangement location of major elements bull Design in 3D bull Form follows Function

bull Planting design bull How the space is filled with plants for effective

design

Step 4 Design Functional Design

How will you use your space Is your space an Outdoor Room a Passageway or a Garden

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Outdoor Rooms bull Walls

bull Do NOT need to be solid to create sense of enclosure

bull Floor bull Flagstone DG mulch

or groundcover

bull Ceilings bull can be canopies or arbors

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Passageway bull Way-finding or easy to follow bull Open path for curb appeal bull ldquoPeek-a-viewrdquo for mystery

Step 4 Design Functional Design

View Garden bull Enjoy from a distance bull Treat as a canvas bull Include paths for maintenance amp strolling

Step 4 Design Functional Design

View Garden Borrowed Views

Step 4 Design Functional Design

View Garden Created Views

bull Use an accent feature to create a focal point

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Design in 3D Create vertical dimension with

bull Layered planting

Background 6rsquo+ Middleground 4rsquo+-

Foreground 0-12rdquo

for islands

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function bull How will the space be used

bull What activities will occur there bull Active Uses

cooking eating entertaining sports play pool pets food bull Passive Uses

resting meditation viewing bull Does the current layout ldquoworkrdquo or does it need to

change to be more functional bull Lose the bed lines

bull Donrsquot think of your planting bed as a separate area hellip plan the entire space

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Create a Functional Bubble Plan bull Think

bull How the space could be used NOT how it IS used

bull Will it be an outdoor room garden or pathway

bull Do you want add bull Seating areas bull Pathways through

planting ldquoislandsrdquo bull Meander through your

yardslope with a circular route

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Think outside the box

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Create a Functional Bubble Plan bull Think How the space could be used NOT how it IS used

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Is it an Outdoor Room

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

An Outdoor Room with a dry stream bed

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Is it a Passageway

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Is it a Garden

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape Create a Planting Area Bubble Plan

bull Show basic planting areas bull Locate planting heights of

bull High bull Medium bull Low

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape Complete your Functional Bubble Plan

bull Sketch circulation paths and gathering areas

bull Show planting areas and height Create your Hardscape Plan

bull Check hardscape in place and correct bull Add desired elements

Include bull Hardscape walkways drive walls

patios etc bull Fences and walls bull Elements fountains pots arbors

rocks etc bull Planting areas

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Creating Your Plant Palette bull How to Choose

bull What do you like bull Climate appropriate bull Place appropriate bull Does it fill a design function

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Climate Appropriate Plants Leaves are

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Leathery Small

Silvery Solar tracking

Climate Appropriate Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes Homeownerrsquos Guide and Notebook

bull Mediterranean bull Asian bull Tropical bull Contemporary bull Native bull Shade bull Groundcover options

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Mediterranean

CC BY 20 Karen Roe

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Lavender Rosemary

Olives

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Asian

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Iris douglasiana Dietes African Iris Nandina

Juniperus Juniper

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Tropical

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Lantana Alstroemeria

Strelitzia Bird of Paradise Euphorbia milii Crown of Thorns

Bromeliads

Plumeria

Bougainvillea Geraniums Bird of Paradise

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Contemporary

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Anigozanthos Kangaroo Paw Assorted Succulents

Fire Sticks Kalanchoe thyrisifolia Agave Attenuata

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

California Natives

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Heteromeles arbutifolia Toyon

Romneya coulteri Matilija Poppy

Epilobium California Fushia

Saliva clevelandii Cleveland Sage

A note about Natives hellip WaterSmart Plant Palettes

California Natives bull Adapted for our climate soils bull Provide habitat and attract wildlife

Native plants need

bull Little or no summer water bull Little or no fertilizer bull No pesticides bull Less maintenance

Some native plants are summer deciduous

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Shade Plants for Dry Areas (See Notebook)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Bromeliads Clivia Dianella variegata Schefflera arboricola variegata

Walkable Groundcover Options Dymondia margaretae (Silver Carpet)

Lippia nodiflora (Kurapia)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Flat Green Groundcover Options Fragaria chiloensis (Beach Strawberry)

Achillea millefolium (Yarrow)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Mature Size Plant Research the ldquoFinished Sizerdquo

Agave americana marginata

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Mature Size Plant Pick the right size cultivar for the right place

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Carissa macrocarpa Natal Plum Species lsquoBoxwood Beautyrsquo lsquoGreen Carpetrsquo

8rsquo x 8rsquo 2rsquo x 2rsquo 1rsquo ndash 1 frac12rsquo x 4rsquo

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Growing Conditions Exposure

bull Soil type bull Drainage

Full Shade Full Sun

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Water Requirements Water Use Landscape Coefficient of Landscape Species WUCOLS South Coastal South Inland

Plant Search httpucanredusitesWUCOLSPlant_Search_Instructions

Escondido Rancho Bernardo San Marcos Poway Lakeside Ramona

San Diego Chula Vista Del Mar La Jolla Carlsbad Oceanside Vista El Cajon

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant

WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant

Sunset Western Garden Book Specific Plant Info bull Water usage bull Mature Size bull Cultivars bull Growing conditions

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Find Your Sunset Western Zone Zone 24

bull Mild maritime climate mild winters cool summers rarely freezes

Zone 23 bull Warmer than Zone 24

usually frost-free Zone 21

bull A mix of maritime amp continental influence colder in winter

httpwwwsunsetcomgardenclimate-zonessunset-climate-zone-san-diego-area-00418000067314

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant Sunset Western Garden Book Specific Plant Info bull Water usage bull Mature Size bull Cultivars bull Growing requirements

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Explore Design as 2 parts Physical site design

bull How the space is arranged location of major elements

Planting design and placement bull How the space is filled with plants for effective design

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Putting It Together Size your plants bull Draw at Mature Size to match Bubble Diagram bull Avoid overplanting bull Allow room to grow bull Understand you may

need to edit and thin later

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Putting It Together Hydrozoning bull Group plants with like water needs together

according to irrigation zone bull Do not put water needy plants next to low-water

plants bull Research

bull Water Use Classification of Landscape Species (WUCOLS) rating

bull Plant palettes bull Sunset Western

Step 4 Design Plant Placement

Remember Drawing in Scale Accurate proportion using a standard measurement to represent one foot

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale bull Determine the mature size of the plant bull Use the mature size bull Find appropriate circle

on template

bull Example bull Bush is 3rsquo at maturity bull In 14 scale use 34rdquo

diameter circle

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale bull Pencil in the plants for your space bull At 14rdquo scale = 1rsquo- 0rdquo

bull 3rsquo diameter shrub drawn as 34rdquo diameter circle

bull 12rsquo canopy tree drawn as 3rdquo diameter circle

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Anatomy of an Irrigation System

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Pressure Test bull Use meter on last head on valve

bull Range should be between 25 psi and 40 psi

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Pressure Regulation

At the point of connection (POC) At the head At the valve

Sprays Low Pressure

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Donuts formed by poor coverage

Sprays High Pressure

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Misting

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Overhead or Drip

Choose Overhead Spray for bull Large areas of turf replacement ground cover

(ie dymondia Beach Strawberry etc) bull The existing overhead system has good existing

coverage Choose Drip for bull Small oddly shaped planting areas bull Mixing of plants with differing water requirements in

the same valve area

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of Efficient Overhead Spray bull Simple to retrofit existing spray hardware bull Can match precipitation rate of drip bull Simpler to troubleshoot than drip bull May provide better coverage for groundcover

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of Drip Systems bull Drip is the most efficient

irrigation delivery type

bull Reduces weed growth by targeted water application

bull Prevents runoff and erosion

bull Low precipitation rate

bull No trenching means less digging

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of In-Line Drip Emitters

bull Provide consistent precipitation rate throughout line

bull Less prone to clogging and damage than micro spray

bull Easy to install

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Filters

At the head At the valve

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Drip Retrofit Systems bull Replace existing pop-ups with

retrofit such as Rainbird R-1800

bull Use subsurface tubing with emitter valves not micro spray and 14rdquospaghetti lines

bull Cover with mulch

Step 4 Design Irrigation

In-line Drip

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Irrigation Plan bull Create an irrigation plan based on your completed planting

plan and hydrozones bull Select a category of irrigation (rotor drip etchellip) bull Prepare a materials list and fill in spaces on your legend

(components and quantity)

Step 4 Design Irrigation

What is a Controller Program

bull A set of instructions stored in the controller

bull Different irrigation schedules bull Irrigation days ndash how often bull Start times ndash at what time bull Water times ndash how long

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Water Efficient Control Equipment bull Smart Controllers bull Rain and ETo Sensors bull Moisture Sensors

Smart Controllers Moisture Sensors

Rain and ETo Sensors

How much water does your landscape need

hellip It depends

Step 4 Design Irrigation

bull Soil Texture bull Precipitation Rate bull Plant Demand

Irrigation Scheduling Internet BeWaterWisecom

Step 4 Design Irrigation

1 Prepare the site

bull Cut down tall weeds bull Remove woody or invasive plants bull (warm season turf) bull Flag sprinkler heads bull Soak the area with water

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

2 Edging Mounding amp Contouring

bull Make room for the mulch Cut lawn 12 inches away from concrete to 3rdquo below concrete level

bull Create mounds with removed sod by facing turf side down or discard removed sod

bull Grade as needed

Manual ldquoGrubbingrdquo Gas Powered

Sod Cutter

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

3 Ensure Irrigation of Trees and Large plants bull Add bubblers or drip irrigation if needed

In-line drip irrigation can be expanded as tree grows Bubbler Head Drip Irrigation

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

4 Plant Large Plants bull 5 gallon and larger

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

5 Add a weed barrier bull NOT weed cloth (except under rock) bull Newspaper or cardboard bull Overlap by 6-8 inches bull Cover all ground except where

there are plants

Paper amp Cardboard Weed Barrier Do NOT use weed cloth

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Notify your neighbors first

Weed Barrier Newspaper amp Cardboard

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

6 Layer bull 1-2rdquo of compost bull 4-5rdquo of Soil Building Mulch (tree trimmerrsquos chipped etc) bull Pull compost and mulch away from plant crowns and trunks

Timing bull Traditional Allow 3 - 5 months

for composting to complete process then plant

bull Fast Plant before completion by digging through layers

Sheet Mulching

(4rdquo+)

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

bull Rule of thumb for coverage 1 13 Cu Yd covers100 sf 4rdquo depth

Know your Turf Type to Effectively Remove

Turf Type Dormant Season

Active Season

Growth form

Seeds Common Types

Kill Method

Cool Season

Winter

Summer

Small tuffs

Dwarf Tall Fescue (common locally) Perennial Ryegrass Annual Ryegrass Blue Grass

Sheet Mulch

Warm Season

Winter Summer

Creeping Stolons

Bermuda grass Zoysia grass St Augustine Grass Kikuyu grass

Solarization or Chemical Followed by Sheet Mulching

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods bull Herbicides

bull Cannot be killed with Chemicals when dormant bull Spray herbicides when actively growing bull Repeat application

bull Non-toxic herbicide products

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods

bull Complete Sod Removal bull Sod goes to landfill

cannot be recycled

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Contouring for Dry Stream

Step 5 Implementation Contouring

Contouring Landscape Fabric First Cobbles Added

Completed

Step 5 Implementation Sequence

Do It Yourself or Professional Contractor What is right for you bull Tradeoff Cost vs Labor + Time bull Option Be the General Contractor yourself Installation or Repair bull California Landscape Contractors Association (CLCA)

httpwwwclcasandiegoorg bull Certified Irrigation Professional wwwIrrigationorg bull Contractors State License Board (CSLB)

httpwwwcslbcagovConsumers bull YouTube Instructional Videos

Step 6 Maintenance Irrigation

Irrigation Maintenance bull Adjust run time for season

bull 1 Winter bull 2 Fall amp Spring bull 3 Summer

bull Check for leaks and fix leaks promptly bull Flush drip systems and check filters to

reduce clogging bull Adjust sprayheads to prevent

overspray on hardscape

Step 6 Maintenance Plants

Plant Maintenance

bull Amend soil with compost and mulch regularly bull Remove weeds bull Monitor plant health bull Minimize the use of

non- organic chemicals bull Start with a hard spray

of water bull Use insecticidal soap

or other non-toxic pest killer

QUESTIONS

Apply for the WaterSmart Landscape Makeover Series

httplandscapemakeoverwatersmartsdorg Presentation Slides at httpwwwwatersmartsdorgprogramswatersmart-landscape-design-homeowners-workshop

  • Slide Number 1
  • San Diego County Water Authority
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  • Personal Goals
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  • Why Remove Turf
  • Case Study 1
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  • WaterSmart Landscapes
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Design Process Overview
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Implementation Overview
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
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  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
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  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
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  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
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  • Water Uptake by Plant Roots
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
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  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Observations
  • Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
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  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
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  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
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  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Find Your Sunset Western Zone
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Plant Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Anatomy of an Irrigation System
  • Slide Number 131
  • Sprays Low Pressure
  • Sprays High Pressure
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Page 37: WaterSmart Landscape DESIGN FOR HOMEOWNERS · WaterSmart Landscape . DESIGN FOR HOMEOWNERS . Brought to you by the San Diego County Water Authority . ... Case Study 1. After: Approximately

bull Mineral

bull Organic

bull Pore Space

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

bull Mineral

bull Organic

bull Pore Space

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Soil Texture Particle

Type Water

Movement (Drainage)

Water Holding

Nutrient Holding

Sand Fast No No

Silt

Medium Medium Medium

Clay

Slow Yes once wet

Rich

Loam Mixture of all particle types

Medium

Yes

Yes

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Determining Soil Texture bull Soil Sampling Dig a hole

bull Remove mulch or surface matter bull Dig down approx 6rdquo bull Take sample from side of hole

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Determining Soil Texture bull ldquoThein Feel Testrdquo

bull Wet the soil sample to playdough consistency

bull Make a ball and poke it bull Does it fall apart bull Does it hold together

bull Squeeze a ribbon bull Less than 1 inch bull Between 1 inch and 2 inches bull More than 2 inches

bull Wet it excessively and feel it bull Is it slippery bull Is it gritty

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

bull Mineral

bull Organic

bull Pore Space

Sustainable Soil

bull Soil Food Web bull Organisms build soil bull Encourage them with

proper organic matter moisture oxygen etc

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Soil Food Web

Bacteria

Weeds

Nematodes

Fungi

Worms

Plants

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

bull Mineral

bull Organic

bull Pore Space

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Soil Aggregation bull Created by bacteria fungi and humic acid from organic matter bull Allows water

bull Infiltration percolation bull storage

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Water moves easily through soil with good structure

Soil Aggregation bull Creates soil pores which contain

OWL Oxyen Water Life

bull Purifies runoff water bull Creates water holding

capacity

Water Uptake by Plant Roots

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Organic Matter bull Reverses compaction bull Improves root penetration bull Improves plant success

Remediating Compaction

bull Add organic matter bull Build the health of the soil food web bull By the way hellip ADD ORGANIC MATTER

bull IN the ground Compost for Soil Amendment when planting

bull ON the ground Mulch after planting

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Compost Soil Amendment Mulch IN ground ON ground

Soil Amendment

bull Use compost when planting bull Small particles

usually less than frac14rdquo bull Mix compost with backfill soil

bull 30 most plants bull 15 natives in disturbed soil

bull Available in bags or bulk

Amending Soil with Compost

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Mulch bull Blanket over soil surface bull Continues to feed the soil as it breaks down bull Adds organic matter in areas already planted bull Prevents

bull Erosion bull Evaporation bull Weeds bull Compaction

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Mulch Types bull Longevity Wood chips or Bark bull Soil Building chipped tree trimmings or coarse compost

bull Varied particle sized bull Texture

bull Water passes through bull Holds in place on slopes and in wind

Brush or Composted Mulch Chipped Mulch Blended Mulch

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Mulch Application bull After planting lay 4rdquo layer on top of soil bull Leave open space around plant stem or crown bull Add additional mulch when areas are thin bull Rule of thumb

bull 1 14 CY covers about 100 sq ft at 4rdquo depth

Brush Mulch Chipped Mulch

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

How does your soil handle water bull Organic matter remediates compaction bull Percolation and infiltration effected by

bull Soil texture bull Soil aggregation bull Layers of compaction or rock

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Soil Drainage and Percolation Test (Homeownerrsquos Guide)

Day 1 1 Dig one cubic foot hole (12rdquox12rdquox12rdquo) 2 Fill the hole with water to saturate the soil 3 Let drain overnight

Day 2 1 Lay a stick over the hole 2 Refill the hole with water to the

level of the stick 3 Wait one hour 4 Measure how far the water level has

dropped to determine the infiltration rate per hour

Note Use the soil from the hole to do a worm count amp test the texture of your soil

Homework Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Soil Drainage Field Percolation Test Inches per Hr Drainage Solutions

Less than 1rdquo

Add organics Create mounds Select tolerant plants

1rdquo- 3rdquo

More than 4rdquo

Add organics Create mounds Select tolerant plants

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

First Flush bull First rain after dry period bull Washes off pollutants deposited

during dry period bull Discharge of higher concentrations

of pollutants in early part of a storm (relative to the later part of the storm)

bull 1000 SF roof has bull 372 gallons for 85 24 Hr Storm

at 6 inches of rainfall

bull Soil is important tool for management of First Flush

372 gallons

per 1000 SF 85 Storm

50 CF

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

First Flush Can the polluted water be cleaned

YES Healthy soil breaks down pollutants Can the water be utilized

YES It can be stored in bull Soil bull Rain Barrels bull Cisterns

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

First Seasonal Flush Subsequent Storm Event

Old Town San Diego

Storm Water Requirements for Water Quality Treatment You can be sustainable by incorporating features in your landscape plan such as

bull Rain barrels bull Dry stream beds with basins

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Design Capture Volume (DCV) Impermeable bull Roofs Concrete

Asphalt Grouted Pavers

Semi-permeable bull DG Cobble Gravel

Compacted Soil

Permeable bull Landscape areas

Amended or Mulched Soils

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

non-permeable

semi-permeable

permeable

Design Capture Volume (LID) bull Formula for on-site Design Capture Volume (DCV) for Runoff Factors 85th

percentile 24 Hr Storm

bull DCV = C x d x A x (43560 SFacre x 112 inft) DCV = C x d x A x 3630 conversion from acres to SF and to CF

bull DCV = Design Capture Volume in cubic feet bull C = Runoff Factors

Impermeable 09 Semi- permeable 03 Landscape areas 01

bull d = 85th Percentile Storm average regional 06

bull A = Tributary area in acres bull 43560 SF X 112 is conversion to CF

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

First Flush Techniques bull Keep water on site bull Slow-Store-Spread-Sink

bull Slow down the speed of the flow bull Store in basins bull Spread over wider area bull Sink into healthy soil

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

First Flush Techniques Pitfalls amp Problems

bull Drainage must be at least

5 -10rsquo from buildings and hardscape

bull Expansive clay soil bull Poor percolation

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

First Flush Techniques Dry Stream

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

10rsquo from hardscape

First Flush Techniques Dry Stream

bull Dry Stream

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

bull 10rsquo minimum from hardscape bull Optional permeable landscape fabric beneath rock

First Flush Techniques Rain Barrel bull Install with Diverter to control

overflow bull Be sure to plan for overflow if

not tied to drainage system bull Check WaterSmartSDOrg for

current incentives

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

First Flush Techniques Infiltration Trench

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

10rsquo from hardscape

First Flush Techniques Dry Well

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

10rsquo from hardscape

First Flush Techniques bull What Volume is needed Convert Gallons into Cubic Feet 372 Gallons from 6 Inch Rain Event 372 Gallons 748 = 50 Cubic Feet Depth of Storage Area in Inches = CF of Water divide (SF of Storage Area divide 12) Be aware of setbacks from buildings and impediments such as tree roots

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Observations

Site Observations bull Starting point of a successful design bull Take photos bull Assess existing situation

1 LID Conditions 2 Structural Conditions 3 Design Considerations 4 Growing Conditions

Landscape design and other design areas

bull Similarities bull Same basic elements amp principles

bull Differences bull Three-dimensional bull Living bull Seasonal amp ever changing

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Aesthetics Balance Symmetrical Balance

both sides even or visually identical - a mirror image Formal

Asymmetrical Balance

different-sized elements balance one another by having equal visual weight Informal

SYMMETRICAL BALANCE

ASYMMETRICAL BALANCE

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Proportion

bull Relative size of objects within the composition Large tree can make a house appear smaller

bull Most SoCal homes are out of scale to their lots

Aesthetics Proportion

Plantings may grow out of scale

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Color Most powerful of art elements Establish harmony

bull Soothing low contrast monochromatic cool bull Energizing contrast complimentary warm

SECONDARY COLORS PRIMARY COLORS TERTIARY COLORS

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Color Simple Color Harmony

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Contrast bull Provides interest and impact bull Creates Focal Points and catches the eye bull Contrast plant textures values and colors

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Unity bull Provides cohesive calm bull Repeat plant selections throughout the plan

including both sides of driveway

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Curb Appeal Billboard Effect bull Groups or drifts of plants catch the moving eye bull High contrast bull Simple

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Curb Appeal Path to the door bull Direct line of sight

or visual cues bull Generous path

welcomes guests bull No over grown areas

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Curb Appeal Path to the door bull Direct line of sight

or visual cues bull Generous path

welcomes guests bull No over grown areas

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Plant Functions in Design Climate Mitigation

bull Tradeoffs bull Deciduous Evergreen bull View vs Temperature

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Euphorbia cotinifolia Caribbean Copper Plant

Plant Functions in Design Security bull Thorns as a

deterrent

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Plant Functions in Design Privacy

bull Screen ugly views or create privacy bull Pick a cultivar that doesnrsquot need frequent pruning

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Podocarpus macrophyllus maki Shubby Yew

Pittosporum tenufolium lsquoSilver Sheenrsquo

Explore Design as 2 parts

bull Shaping Spaces bull How will you use the space

bull space arrangement location of major elements bull Design in 3D bull Form follows Function

bull Planting design bull How the space is filled with plants for effective

design

Step 4 Design Functional Design

How will you use your space Is your space an Outdoor Room a Passageway or a Garden

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Outdoor Rooms bull Walls

bull Do NOT need to be solid to create sense of enclosure

bull Floor bull Flagstone DG mulch

or groundcover

bull Ceilings bull can be canopies or arbors

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Passageway bull Way-finding or easy to follow bull Open path for curb appeal bull ldquoPeek-a-viewrdquo for mystery

Step 4 Design Functional Design

View Garden bull Enjoy from a distance bull Treat as a canvas bull Include paths for maintenance amp strolling

Step 4 Design Functional Design

View Garden Borrowed Views

Step 4 Design Functional Design

View Garden Created Views

bull Use an accent feature to create a focal point

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Design in 3D Create vertical dimension with

bull Layered planting

Background 6rsquo+ Middleground 4rsquo+-

Foreground 0-12rdquo

for islands

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function bull How will the space be used

bull What activities will occur there bull Active Uses

cooking eating entertaining sports play pool pets food bull Passive Uses

resting meditation viewing bull Does the current layout ldquoworkrdquo or does it need to

change to be more functional bull Lose the bed lines

bull Donrsquot think of your planting bed as a separate area hellip plan the entire space

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Create a Functional Bubble Plan bull Think

bull How the space could be used NOT how it IS used

bull Will it be an outdoor room garden or pathway

bull Do you want add bull Seating areas bull Pathways through

planting ldquoislandsrdquo bull Meander through your

yardslope with a circular route

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Think outside the box

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Create a Functional Bubble Plan bull Think How the space could be used NOT how it IS used

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Is it an Outdoor Room

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

An Outdoor Room with a dry stream bed

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Is it a Passageway

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Is it a Garden

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape Create a Planting Area Bubble Plan

bull Show basic planting areas bull Locate planting heights of

bull High bull Medium bull Low

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape Complete your Functional Bubble Plan

bull Sketch circulation paths and gathering areas

bull Show planting areas and height Create your Hardscape Plan

bull Check hardscape in place and correct bull Add desired elements

Include bull Hardscape walkways drive walls

patios etc bull Fences and walls bull Elements fountains pots arbors

rocks etc bull Planting areas

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Creating Your Plant Palette bull How to Choose

bull What do you like bull Climate appropriate bull Place appropriate bull Does it fill a design function

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Climate Appropriate Plants Leaves are

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Leathery Small

Silvery Solar tracking

Climate Appropriate Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes Homeownerrsquos Guide and Notebook

bull Mediterranean bull Asian bull Tropical bull Contemporary bull Native bull Shade bull Groundcover options

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Mediterranean

CC BY 20 Karen Roe

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Lavender Rosemary

Olives

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Asian

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Iris douglasiana Dietes African Iris Nandina

Juniperus Juniper

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Tropical

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Lantana Alstroemeria

Strelitzia Bird of Paradise Euphorbia milii Crown of Thorns

Bromeliads

Plumeria

Bougainvillea Geraniums Bird of Paradise

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Contemporary

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Anigozanthos Kangaroo Paw Assorted Succulents

Fire Sticks Kalanchoe thyrisifolia Agave Attenuata

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

California Natives

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Heteromeles arbutifolia Toyon

Romneya coulteri Matilija Poppy

Epilobium California Fushia

Saliva clevelandii Cleveland Sage

A note about Natives hellip WaterSmart Plant Palettes

California Natives bull Adapted for our climate soils bull Provide habitat and attract wildlife

Native plants need

bull Little or no summer water bull Little or no fertilizer bull No pesticides bull Less maintenance

Some native plants are summer deciduous

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Shade Plants for Dry Areas (See Notebook)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Bromeliads Clivia Dianella variegata Schefflera arboricola variegata

Walkable Groundcover Options Dymondia margaretae (Silver Carpet)

Lippia nodiflora (Kurapia)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Flat Green Groundcover Options Fragaria chiloensis (Beach Strawberry)

Achillea millefolium (Yarrow)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Mature Size Plant Research the ldquoFinished Sizerdquo

Agave americana marginata

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Mature Size Plant Pick the right size cultivar for the right place

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Carissa macrocarpa Natal Plum Species lsquoBoxwood Beautyrsquo lsquoGreen Carpetrsquo

8rsquo x 8rsquo 2rsquo x 2rsquo 1rsquo ndash 1 frac12rsquo x 4rsquo

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Growing Conditions Exposure

bull Soil type bull Drainage

Full Shade Full Sun

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Water Requirements Water Use Landscape Coefficient of Landscape Species WUCOLS South Coastal South Inland

Plant Search httpucanredusitesWUCOLSPlant_Search_Instructions

Escondido Rancho Bernardo San Marcos Poway Lakeside Ramona

San Diego Chula Vista Del Mar La Jolla Carlsbad Oceanside Vista El Cajon

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant

WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant

Sunset Western Garden Book Specific Plant Info bull Water usage bull Mature Size bull Cultivars bull Growing conditions

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Find Your Sunset Western Zone Zone 24

bull Mild maritime climate mild winters cool summers rarely freezes

Zone 23 bull Warmer than Zone 24

usually frost-free Zone 21

bull A mix of maritime amp continental influence colder in winter

httpwwwsunsetcomgardenclimate-zonessunset-climate-zone-san-diego-area-00418000067314

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant Sunset Western Garden Book Specific Plant Info bull Water usage bull Mature Size bull Cultivars bull Growing requirements

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Explore Design as 2 parts Physical site design

bull How the space is arranged location of major elements

Planting design and placement bull How the space is filled with plants for effective design

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Putting It Together Size your plants bull Draw at Mature Size to match Bubble Diagram bull Avoid overplanting bull Allow room to grow bull Understand you may

need to edit and thin later

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Putting It Together Hydrozoning bull Group plants with like water needs together

according to irrigation zone bull Do not put water needy plants next to low-water

plants bull Research

bull Water Use Classification of Landscape Species (WUCOLS) rating

bull Plant palettes bull Sunset Western

Step 4 Design Plant Placement

Remember Drawing in Scale Accurate proportion using a standard measurement to represent one foot

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale bull Determine the mature size of the plant bull Use the mature size bull Find appropriate circle

on template

bull Example bull Bush is 3rsquo at maturity bull In 14 scale use 34rdquo

diameter circle

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale bull Pencil in the plants for your space bull At 14rdquo scale = 1rsquo- 0rdquo

bull 3rsquo diameter shrub drawn as 34rdquo diameter circle

bull 12rsquo canopy tree drawn as 3rdquo diameter circle

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Anatomy of an Irrigation System

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Pressure Test bull Use meter on last head on valve

bull Range should be between 25 psi and 40 psi

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Pressure Regulation

At the point of connection (POC) At the head At the valve

Sprays Low Pressure

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Donuts formed by poor coverage

Sprays High Pressure

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Misting

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Overhead or Drip

Choose Overhead Spray for bull Large areas of turf replacement ground cover

(ie dymondia Beach Strawberry etc) bull The existing overhead system has good existing

coverage Choose Drip for bull Small oddly shaped planting areas bull Mixing of plants with differing water requirements in

the same valve area

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of Efficient Overhead Spray bull Simple to retrofit existing spray hardware bull Can match precipitation rate of drip bull Simpler to troubleshoot than drip bull May provide better coverage for groundcover

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of Drip Systems bull Drip is the most efficient

irrigation delivery type

bull Reduces weed growth by targeted water application

bull Prevents runoff and erosion

bull Low precipitation rate

bull No trenching means less digging

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of In-Line Drip Emitters

bull Provide consistent precipitation rate throughout line

bull Less prone to clogging and damage than micro spray

bull Easy to install

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Filters

At the head At the valve

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Drip Retrofit Systems bull Replace existing pop-ups with

retrofit such as Rainbird R-1800

bull Use subsurface tubing with emitter valves not micro spray and 14rdquospaghetti lines

bull Cover with mulch

Step 4 Design Irrigation

In-line Drip

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Irrigation Plan bull Create an irrigation plan based on your completed planting

plan and hydrozones bull Select a category of irrigation (rotor drip etchellip) bull Prepare a materials list and fill in spaces on your legend

(components and quantity)

Step 4 Design Irrigation

What is a Controller Program

bull A set of instructions stored in the controller

bull Different irrigation schedules bull Irrigation days ndash how often bull Start times ndash at what time bull Water times ndash how long

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Water Efficient Control Equipment bull Smart Controllers bull Rain and ETo Sensors bull Moisture Sensors

Smart Controllers Moisture Sensors

Rain and ETo Sensors

How much water does your landscape need

hellip It depends

Step 4 Design Irrigation

bull Soil Texture bull Precipitation Rate bull Plant Demand

Irrigation Scheduling Internet BeWaterWisecom

Step 4 Design Irrigation

1 Prepare the site

bull Cut down tall weeds bull Remove woody or invasive plants bull (warm season turf) bull Flag sprinkler heads bull Soak the area with water

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

2 Edging Mounding amp Contouring

bull Make room for the mulch Cut lawn 12 inches away from concrete to 3rdquo below concrete level

bull Create mounds with removed sod by facing turf side down or discard removed sod

bull Grade as needed

Manual ldquoGrubbingrdquo Gas Powered

Sod Cutter

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

3 Ensure Irrigation of Trees and Large plants bull Add bubblers or drip irrigation if needed

In-line drip irrigation can be expanded as tree grows Bubbler Head Drip Irrigation

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

4 Plant Large Plants bull 5 gallon and larger

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

5 Add a weed barrier bull NOT weed cloth (except under rock) bull Newspaper or cardboard bull Overlap by 6-8 inches bull Cover all ground except where

there are plants

Paper amp Cardboard Weed Barrier Do NOT use weed cloth

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Notify your neighbors first

Weed Barrier Newspaper amp Cardboard

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

6 Layer bull 1-2rdquo of compost bull 4-5rdquo of Soil Building Mulch (tree trimmerrsquos chipped etc) bull Pull compost and mulch away from plant crowns and trunks

Timing bull Traditional Allow 3 - 5 months

for composting to complete process then plant

bull Fast Plant before completion by digging through layers

Sheet Mulching

(4rdquo+)

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

bull Rule of thumb for coverage 1 13 Cu Yd covers100 sf 4rdquo depth

Know your Turf Type to Effectively Remove

Turf Type Dormant Season

Active Season

Growth form

Seeds Common Types

Kill Method

Cool Season

Winter

Summer

Small tuffs

Dwarf Tall Fescue (common locally) Perennial Ryegrass Annual Ryegrass Blue Grass

Sheet Mulch

Warm Season

Winter Summer

Creeping Stolons

Bermuda grass Zoysia grass St Augustine Grass Kikuyu grass

Solarization or Chemical Followed by Sheet Mulching

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods bull Herbicides

bull Cannot be killed with Chemicals when dormant bull Spray herbicides when actively growing bull Repeat application

bull Non-toxic herbicide products

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods

bull Complete Sod Removal bull Sod goes to landfill

cannot be recycled

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Contouring for Dry Stream

Step 5 Implementation Contouring

Contouring Landscape Fabric First Cobbles Added

Completed

Step 5 Implementation Sequence

Do It Yourself or Professional Contractor What is right for you bull Tradeoff Cost vs Labor + Time bull Option Be the General Contractor yourself Installation or Repair bull California Landscape Contractors Association (CLCA)

httpwwwclcasandiegoorg bull Certified Irrigation Professional wwwIrrigationorg bull Contractors State License Board (CSLB)

httpwwwcslbcagovConsumers bull YouTube Instructional Videos

Step 6 Maintenance Irrigation

Irrigation Maintenance bull Adjust run time for season

bull 1 Winter bull 2 Fall amp Spring bull 3 Summer

bull Check for leaks and fix leaks promptly bull Flush drip systems and check filters to

reduce clogging bull Adjust sprayheads to prevent

overspray on hardscape

Step 6 Maintenance Plants

Plant Maintenance

bull Amend soil with compost and mulch regularly bull Remove weeds bull Monitor plant health bull Minimize the use of

non- organic chemicals bull Start with a hard spray

of water bull Use insecticidal soap

or other non-toxic pest killer

QUESTIONS

Apply for the WaterSmart Landscape Makeover Series

httplandscapemakeoverwatersmartsdorg Presentation Slides at httpwwwwatersmartsdorgprogramswatersmart-landscape-design-homeowners-workshop

  • Slide Number 1
  • San Diego County Water Authority
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  • Personal Goals
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  • Why Remove Turf
  • Case Study 1
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  • WaterSmart Landscapes
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Design Process Overview
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Implementation Overview
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
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  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
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  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
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  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
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  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
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  • Water Uptake by Plant Roots
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
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  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Observations
  • Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
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  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
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  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
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  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
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  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Find Your Sunset Western Zone
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Plant Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
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  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Anatomy of an Irrigation System
  • Slide Number 131
  • Sprays Low Pressure
  • Sprays High Pressure
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Page 38: WaterSmart Landscape DESIGN FOR HOMEOWNERS · WaterSmart Landscape . DESIGN FOR HOMEOWNERS . Brought to you by the San Diego County Water Authority . ... Case Study 1. After: Approximately

bull Mineral

bull Organic

bull Pore Space

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Soil Texture Particle

Type Water

Movement (Drainage)

Water Holding

Nutrient Holding

Sand Fast No No

Silt

Medium Medium Medium

Clay

Slow Yes once wet

Rich

Loam Mixture of all particle types

Medium

Yes

Yes

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Determining Soil Texture bull Soil Sampling Dig a hole

bull Remove mulch or surface matter bull Dig down approx 6rdquo bull Take sample from side of hole

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Determining Soil Texture bull ldquoThein Feel Testrdquo

bull Wet the soil sample to playdough consistency

bull Make a ball and poke it bull Does it fall apart bull Does it hold together

bull Squeeze a ribbon bull Less than 1 inch bull Between 1 inch and 2 inches bull More than 2 inches

bull Wet it excessively and feel it bull Is it slippery bull Is it gritty

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

bull Mineral

bull Organic

bull Pore Space

Sustainable Soil

bull Soil Food Web bull Organisms build soil bull Encourage them with

proper organic matter moisture oxygen etc

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Soil Food Web

Bacteria

Weeds

Nematodes

Fungi

Worms

Plants

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

bull Mineral

bull Organic

bull Pore Space

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Soil Aggregation bull Created by bacteria fungi and humic acid from organic matter bull Allows water

bull Infiltration percolation bull storage

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Water moves easily through soil with good structure

Soil Aggregation bull Creates soil pores which contain

OWL Oxyen Water Life

bull Purifies runoff water bull Creates water holding

capacity

Water Uptake by Plant Roots

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Organic Matter bull Reverses compaction bull Improves root penetration bull Improves plant success

Remediating Compaction

bull Add organic matter bull Build the health of the soil food web bull By the way hellip ADD ORGANIC MATTER

bull IN the ground Compost for Soil Amendment when planting

bull ON the ground Mulch after planting

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Compost Soil Amendment Mulch IN ground ON ground

Soil Amendment

bull Use compost when planting bull Small particles

usually less than frac14rdquo bull Mix compost with backfill soil

bull 30 most plants bull 15 natives in disturbed soil

bull Available in bags or bulk

Amending Soil with Compost

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Mulch bull Blanket over soil surface bull Continues to feed the soil as it breaks down bull Adds organic matter in areas already planted bull Prevents

bull Erosion bull Evaporation bull Weeds bull Compaction

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Mulch Types bull Longevity Wood chips or Bark bull Soil Building chipped tree trimmings or coarse compost

bull Varied particle sized bull Texture

bull Water passes through bull Holds in place on slopes and in wind

Brush or Composted Mulch Chipped Mulch Blended Mulch

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Mulch Application bull After planting lay 4rdquo layer on top of soil bull Leave open space around plant stem or crown bull Add additional mulch when areas are thin bull Rule of thumb

bull 1 14 CY covers about 100 sq ft at 4rdquo depth

Brush Mulch Chipped Mulch

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

How does your soil handle water bull Organic matter remediates compaction bull Percolation and infiltration effected by

bull Soil texture bull Soil aggregation bull Layers of compaction or rock

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Soil Drainage and Percolation Test (Homeownerrsquos Guide)

Day 1 1 Dig one cubic foot hole (12rdquox12rdquox12rdquo) 2 Fill the hole with water to saturate the soil 3 Let drain overnight

Day 2 1 Lay a stick over the hole 2 Refill the hole with water to the

level of the stick 3 Wait one hour 4 Measure how far the water level has

dropped to determine the infiltration rate per hour

Note Use the soil from the hole to do a worm count amp test the texture of your soil

Homework Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Soil Drainage Field Percolation Test Inches per Hr Drainage Solutions

Less than 1rdquo

Add organics Create mounds Select tolerant plants

1rdquo- 3rdquo

More than 4rdquo

Add organics Create mounds Select tolerant plants

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

First Flush bull First rain after dry period bull Washes off pollutants deposited

during dry period bull Discharge of higher concentrations

of pollutants in early part of a storm (relative to the later part of the storm)

bull 1000 SF roof has bull 372 gallons for 85 24 Hr Storm

at 6 inches of rainfall

bull Soil is important tool for management of First Flush

372 gallons

per 1000 SF 85 Storm

50 CF

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

First Flush Can the polluted water be cleaned

YES Healthy soil breaks down pollutants Can the water be utilized

YES It can be stored in bull Soil bull Rain Barrels bull Cisterns

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

First Seasonal Flush Subsequent Storm Event

Old Town San Diego

Storm Water Requirements for Water Quality Treatment You can be sustainable by incorporating features in your landscape plan such as

bull Rain barrels bull Dry stream beds with basins

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Design Capture Volume (DCV) Impermeable bull Roofs Concrete

Asphalt Grouted Pavers

Semi-permeable bull DG Cobble Gravel

Compacted Soil

Permeable bull Landscape areas

Amended or Mulched Soils

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

non-permeable

semi-permeable

permeable

Design Capture Volume (LID) bull Formula for on-site Design Capture Volume (DCV) for Runoff Factors 85th

percentile 24 Hr Storm

bull DCV = C x d x A x (43560 SFacre x 112 inft) DCV = C x d x A x 3630 conversion from acres to SF and to CF

bull DCV = Design Capture Volume in cubic feet bull C = Runoff Factors

Impermeable 09 Semi- permeable 03 Landscape areas 01

bull d = 85th Percentile Storm average regional 06

bull A = Tributary area in acres bull 43560 SF X 112 is conversion to CF

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

First Flush Techniques bull Keep water on site bull Slow-Store-Spread-Sink

bull Slow down the speed of the flow bull Store in basins bull Spread over wider area bull Sink into healthy soil

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

First Flush Techniques Pitfalls amp Problems

bull Drainage must be at least

5 -10rsquo from buildings and hardscape

bull Expansive clay soil bull Poor percolation

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

First Flush Techniques Dry Stream

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

10rsquo from hardscape

First Flush Techniques Dry Stream

bull Dry Stream

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

bull 10rsquo minimum from hardscape bull Optional permeable landscape fabric beneath rock

First Flush Techniques Rain Barrel bull Install with Diverter to control

overflow bull Be sure to plan for overflow if

not tied to drainage system bull Check WaterSmartSDOrg for

current incentives

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

First Flush Techniques Infiltration Trench

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

10rsquo from hardscape

First Flush Techniques Dry Well

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

10rsquo from hardscape

First Flush Techniques bull What Volume is needed Convert Gallons into Cubic Feet 372 Gallons from 6 Inch Rain Event 372 Gallons 748 = 50 Cubic Feet Depth of Storage Area in Inches = CF of Water divide (SF of Storage Area divide 12) Be aware of setbacks from buildings and impediments such as tree roots

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Observations

Site Observations bull Starting point of a successful design bull Take photos bull Assess existing situation

1 LID Conditions 2 Structural Conditions 3 Design Considerations 4 Growing Conditions

Landscape design and other design areas

bull Similarities bull Same basic elements amp principles

bull Differences bull Three-dimensional bull Living bull Seasonal amp ever changing

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Aesthetics Balance Symmetrical Balance

both sides even or visually identical - a mirror image Formal

Asymmetrical Balance

different-sized elements balance one another by having equal visual weight Informal

SYMMETRICAL BALANCE

ASYMMETRICAL BALANCE

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Proportion

bull Relative size of objects within the composition Large tree can make a house appear smaller

bull Most SoCal homes are out of scale to their lots

Aesthetics Proportion

Plantings may grow out of scale

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Color Most powerful of art elements Establish harmony

bull Soothing low contrast monochromatic cool bull Energizing contrast complimentary warm

SECONDARY COLORS PRIMARY COLORS TERTIARY COLORS

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Color Simple Color Harmony

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Contrast bull Provides interest and impact bull Creates Focal Points and catches the eye bull Contrast plant textures values and colors

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Unity bull Provides cohesive calm bull Repeat plant selections throughout the plan

including both sides of driveway

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Curb Appeal Billboard Effect bull Groups or drifts of plants catch the moving eye bull High contrast bull Simple

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Curb Appeal Path to the door bull Direct line of sight

or visual cues bull Generous path

welcomes guests bull No over grown areas

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Curb Appeal Path to the door bull Direct line of sight

or visual cues bull Generous path

welcomes guests bull No over grown areas

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Plant Functions in Design Climate Mitigation

bull Tradeoffs bull Deciduous Evergreen bull View vs Temperature

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Euphorbia cotinifolia Caribbean Copper Plant

Plant Functions in Design Security bull Thorns as a

deterrent

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Plant Functions in Design Privacy

bull Screen ugly views or create privacy bull Pick a cultivar that doesnrsquot need frequent pruning

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Podocarpus macrophyllus maki Shubby Yew

Pittosporum tenufolium lsquoSilver Sheenrsquo

Explore Design as 2 parts

bull Shaping Spaces bull How will you use the space

bull space arrangement location of major elements bull Design in 3D bull Form follows Function

bull Planting design bull How the space is filled with plants for effective

design

Step 4 Design Functional Design

How will you use your space Is your space an Outdoor Room a Passageway or a Garden

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Outdoor Rooms bull Walls

bull Do NOT need to be solid to create sense of enclosure

bull Floor bull Flagstone DG mulch

or groundcover

bull Ceilings bull can be canopies or arbors

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Passageway bull Way-finding or easy to follow bull Open path for curb appeal bull ldquoPeek-a-viewrdquo for mystery

Step 4 Design Functional Design

View Garden bull Enjoy from a distance bull Treat as a canvas bull Include paths for maintenance amp strolling

Step 4 Design Functional Design

View Garden Borrowed Views

Step 4 Design Functional Design

View Garden Created Views

bull Use an accent feature to create a focal point

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Design in 3D Create vertical dimension with

bull Layered planting

Background 6rsquo+ Middleground 4rsquo+-

Foreground 0-12rdquo

for islands

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function bull How will the space be used

bull What activities will occur there bull Active Uses

cooking eating entertaining sports play pool pets food bull Passive Uses

resting meditation viewing bull Does the current layout ldquoworkrdquo or does it need to

change to be more functional bull Lose the bed lines

bull Donrsquot think of your planting bed as a separate area hellip plan the entire space

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Create a Functional Bubble Plan bull Think

bull How the space could be used NOT how it IS used

bull Will it be an outdoor room garden or pathway

bull Do you want add bull Seating areas bull Pathways through

planting ldquoislandsrdquo bull Meander through your

yardslope with a circular route

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Think outside the box

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Create a Functional Bubble Plan bull Think How the space could be used NOT how it IS used

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Is it an Outdoor Room

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

An Outdoor Room with a dry stream bed

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Is it a Passageway

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Is it a Garden

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape Create a Planting Area Bubble Plan

bull Show basic planting areas bull Locate planting heights of

bull High bull Medium bull Low

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape Complete your Functional Bubble Plan

bull Sketch circulation paths and gathering areas

bull Show planting areas and height Create your Hardscape Plan

bull Check hardscape in place and correct bull Add desired elements

Include bull Hardscape walkways drive walls

patios etc bull Fences and walls bull Elements fountains pots arbors

rocks etc bull Planting areas

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Creating Your Plant Palette bull How to Choose

bull What do you like bull Climate appropriate bull Place appropriate bull Does it fill a design function

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Climate Appropriate Plants Leaves are

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Leathery Small

Silvery Solar tracking

Climate Appropriate Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes Homeownerrsquos Guide and Notebook

bull Mediterranean bull Asian bull Tropical bull Contemporary bull Native bull Shade bull Groundcover options

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Mediterranean

CC BY 20 Karen Roe

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Lavender Rosemary

Olives

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Asian

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Iris douglasiana Dietes African Iris Nandina

Juniperus Juniper

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Tropical

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Lantana Alstroemeria

Strelitzia Bird of Paradise Euphorbia milii Crown of Thorns

Bromeliads

Plumeria

Bougainvillea Geraniums Bird of Paradise

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Contemporary

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Anigozanthos Kangaroo Paw Assorted Succulents

Fire Sticks Kalanchoe thyrisifolia Agave Attenuata

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

California Natives

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Heteromeles arbutifolia Toyon

Romneya coulteri Matilija Poppy

Epilobium California Fushia

Saliva clevelandii Cleveland Sage

A note about Natives hellip WaterSmart Plant Palettes

California Natives bull Adapted for our climate soils bull Provide habitat and attract wildlife

Native plants need

bull Little or no summer water bull Little or no fertilizer bull No pesticides bull Less maintenance

Some native plants are summer deciduous

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Shade Plants for Dry Areas (See Notebook)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Bromeliads Clivia Dianella variegata Schefflera arboricola variegata

Walkable Groundcover Options Dymondia margaretae (Silver Carpet)

Lippia nodiflora (Kurapia)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Flat Green Groundcover Options Fragaria chiloensis (Beach Strawberry)

Achillea millefolium (Yarrow)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Mature Size Plant Research the ldquoFinished Sizerdquo

Agave americana marginata

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Mature Size Plant Pick the right size cultivar for the right place

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Carissa macrocarpa Natal Plum Species lsquoBoxwood Beautyrsquo lsquoGreen Carpetrsquo

8rsquo x 8rsquo 2rsquo x 2rsquo 1rsquo ndash 1 frac12rsquo x 4rsquo

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Growing Conditions Exposure

bull Soil type bull Drainage

Full Shade Full Sun

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Water Requirements Water Use Landscape Coefficient of Landscape Species WUCOLS South Coastal South Inland

Plant Search httpucanredusitesWUCOLSPlant_Search_Instructions

Escondido Rancho Bernardo San Marcos Poway Lakeside Ramona

San Diego Chula Vista Del Mar La Jolla Carlsbad Oceanside Vista El Cajon

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant

WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant

Sunset Western Garden Book Specific Plant Info bull Water usage bull Mature Size bull Cultivars bull Growing conditions

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Find Your Sunset Western Zone Zone 24

bull Mild maritime climate mild winters cool summers rarely freezes

Zone 23 bull Warmer than Zone 24

usually frost-free Zone 21

bull A mix of maritime amp continental influence colder in winter

httpwwwsunsetcomgardenclimate-zonessunset-climate-zone-san-diego-area-00418000067314

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant Sunset Western Garden Book Specific Plant Info bull Water usage bull Mature Size bull Cultivars bull Growing requirements

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Explore Design as 2 parts Physical site design

bull How the space is arranged location of major elements

Planting design and placement bull How the space is filled with plants for effective design

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Putting It Together Size your plants bull Draw at Mature Size to match Bubble Diagram bull Avoid overplanting bull Allow room to grow bull Understand you may

need to edit and thin later

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Putting It Together Hydrozoning bull Group plants with like water needs together

according to irrigation zone bull Do not put water needy plants next to low-water

plants bull Research

bull Water Use Classification of Landscape Species (WUCOLS) rating

bull Plant palettes bull Sunset Western

Step 4 Design Plant Placement

Remember Drawing in Scale Accurate proportion using a standard measurement to represent one foot

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale bull Determine the mature size of the plant bull Use the mature size bull Find appropriate circle

on template

bull Example bull Bush is 3rsquo at maturity bull In 14 scale use 34rdquo

diameter circle

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale bull Pencil in the plants for your space bull At 14rdquo scale = 1rsquo- 0rdquo

bull 3rsquo diameter shrub drawn as 34rdquo diameter circle

bull 12rsquo canopy tree drawn as 3rdquo diameter circle

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Anatomy of an Irrigation System

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Pressure Test bull Use meter on last head on valve

bull Range should be between 25 psi and 40 psi

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Pressure Regulation

At the point of connection (POC) At the head At the valve

Sprays Low Pressure

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Donuts formed by poor coverage

Sprays High Pressure

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Misting

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Overhead or Drip

Choose Overhead Spray for bull Large areas of turf replacement ground cover

(ie dymondia Beach Strawberry etc) bull The existing overhead system has good existing

coverage Choose Drip for bull Small oddly shaped planting areas bull Mixing of plants with differing water requirements in

the same valve area

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of Efficient Overhead Spray bull Simple to retrofit existing spray hardware bull Can match precipitation rate of drip bull Simpler to troubleshoot than drip bull May provide better coverage for groundcover

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of Drip Systems bull Drip is the most efficient

irrigation delivery type

bull Reduces weed growth by targeted water application

bull Prevents runoff and erosion

bull Low precipitation rate

bull No trenching means less digging

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of In-Line Drip Emitters

bull Provide consistent precipitation rate throughout line

bull Less prone to clogging and damage than micro spray

bull Easy to install

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Filters

At the head At the valve

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Drip Retrofit Systems bull Replace existing pop-ups with

retrofit such as Rainbird R-1800

bull Use subsurface tubing with emitter valves not micro spray and 14rdquospaghetti lines

bull Cover with mulch

Step 4 Design Irrigation

In-line Drip

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Irrigation Plan bull Create an irrigation plan based on your completed planting

plan and hydrozones bull Select a category of irrigation (rotor drip etchellip) bull Prepare a materials list and fill in spaces on your legend

(components and quantity)

Step 4 Design Irrigation

What is a Controller Program

bull A set of instructions stored in the controller

bull Different irrigation schedules bull Irrigation days ndash how often bull Start times ndash at what time bull Water times ndash how long

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Water Efficient Control Equipment bull Smart Controllers bull Rain and ETo Sensors bull Moisture Sensors

Smart Controllers Moisture Sensors

Rain and ETo Sensors

How much water does your landscape need

hellip It depends

Step 4 Design Irrigation

bull Soil Texture bull Precipitation Rate bull Plant Demand

Irrigation Scheduling Internet BeWaterWisecom

Step 4 Design Irrigation

1 Prepare the site

bull Cut down tall weeds bull Remove woody or invasive plants bull (warm season turf) bull Flag sprinkler heads bull Soak the area with water

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

2 Edging Mounding amp Contouring

bull Make room for the mulch Cut lawn 12 inches away from concrete to 3rdquo below concrete level

bull Create mounds with removed sod by facing turf side down or discard removed sod

bull Grade as needed

Manual ldquoGrubbingrdquo Gas Powered

Sod Cutter

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

3 Ensure Irrigation of Trees and Large plants bull Add bubblers or drip irrigation if needed

In-line drip irrigation can be expanded as tree grows Bubbler Head Drip Irrigation

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

4 Plant Large Plants bull 5 gallon and larger

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

5 Add a weed barrier bull NOT weed cloth (except under rock) bull Newspaper or cardboard bull Overlap by 6-8 inches bull Cover all ground except where

there are plants

Paper amp Cardboard Weed Barrier Do NOT use weed cloth

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Notify your neighbors first

Weed Barrier Newspaper amp Cardboard

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

6 Layer bull 1-2rdquo of compost bull 4-5rdquo of Soil Building Mulch (tree trimmerrsquos chipped etc) bull Pull compost and mulch away from plant crowns and trunks

Timing bull Traditional Allow 3 - 5 months

for composting to complete process then plant

bull Fast Plant before completion by digging through layers

Sheet Mulching

(4rdquo+)

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

bull Rule of thumb for coverage 1 13 Cu Yd covers100 sf 4rdquo depth

Know your Turf Type to Effectively Remove

Turf Type Dormant Season

Active Season

Growth form

Seeds Common Types

Kill Method

Cool Season

Winter

Summer

Small tuffs

Dwarf Tall Fescue (common locally) Perennial Ryegrass Annual Ryegrass Blue Grass

Sheet Mulch

Warm Season

Winter Summer

Creeping Stolons

Bermuda grass Zoysia grass St Augustine Grass Kikuyu grass

Solarization or Chemical Followed by Sheet Mulching

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods bull Herbicides

bull Cannot be killed with Chemicals when dormant bull Spray herbicides when actively growing bull Repeat application

bull Non-toxic herbicide products

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods

bull Complete Sod Removal bull Sod goes to landfill

cannot be recycled

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Contouring for Dry Stream

Step 5 Implementation Contouring

Contouring Landscape Fabric First Cobbles Added

Completed

Step 5 Implementation Sequence

Do It Yourself or Professional Contractor What is right for you bull Tradeoff Cost vs Labor + Time bull Option Be the General Contractor yourself Installation or Repair bull California Landscape Contractors Association (CLCA)

httpwwwclcasandiegoorg bull Certified Irrigation Professional wwwIrrigationorg bull Contractors State License Board (CSLB)

httpwwwcslbcagovConsumers bull YouTube Instructional Videos

Step 6 Maintenance Irrigation

Irrigation Maintenance bull Adjust run time for season

bull 1 Winter bull 2 Fall amp Spring bull 3 Summer

bull Check for leaks and fix leaks promptly bull Flush drip systems and check filters to

reduce clogging bull Adjust sprayheads to prevent

overspray on hardscape

Step 6 Maintenance Plants

Plant Maintenance

bull Amend soil with compost and mulch regularly bull Remove weeds bull Monitor plant health bull Minimize the use of

non- organic chemicals bull Start with a hard spray

of water bull Use insecticidal soap

or other non-toxic pest killer

QUESTIONS

Apply for the WaterSmart Landscape Makeover Series

httplandscapemakeoverwatersmartsdorg Presentation Slides at httpwwwwatersmartsdorgprogramswatersmart-landscape-design-homeowners-workshop

  • Slide Number 1
  • San Diego County Water Authority
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  • Before
  • After
  • Personal Goals
  • Slide Number 11
  • Why Remove Turf
  • Case Study 1
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  • WaterSmart Landscapes
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Design Process Overview
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Implementation Overview
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
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  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
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  • Water Uptake by Plant Roots
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
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  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Observations
  • Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
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  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
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  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
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  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Find Your Sunset Western Zone
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Plant Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Anatomy of an Irrigation System
  • Slide Number 131
  • Sprays Low Pressure
  • Sprays High Pressure
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Page 39: WaterSmart Landscape DESIGN FOR HOMEOWNERS · WaterSmart Landscape . DESIGN FOR HOMEOWNERS . Brought to you by the San Diego County Water Authority . ... Case Study 1. After: Approximately

Soil Texture Particle

Type Water

Movement (Drainage)

Water Holding

Nutrient Holding

Sand Fast No No

Silt

Medium Medium Medium

Clay

Slow Yes once wet

Rich

Loam Mixture of all particle types

Medium

Yes

Yes

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Determining Soil Texture bull Soil Sampling Dig a hole

bull Remove mulch or surface matter bull Dig down approx 6rdquo bull Take sample from side of hole

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Determining Soil Texture bull ldquoThein Feel Testrdquo

bull Wet the soil sample to playdough consistency

bull Make a ball and poke it bull Does it fall apart bull Does it hold together

bull Squeeze a ribbon bull Less than 1 inch bull Between 1 inch and 2 inches bull More than 2 inches

bull Wet it excessively and feel it bull Is it slippery bull Is it gritty

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

bull Mineral

bull Organic

bull Pore Space

Sustainable Soil

bull Soil Food Web bull Organisms build soil bull Encourage them with

proper organic matter moisture oxygen etc

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Soil Food Web

Bacteria

Weeds

Nematodes

Fungi

Worms

Plants

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

bull Mineral

bull Organic

bull Pore Space

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Soil Aggregation bull Created by bacteria fungi and humic acid from organic matter bull Allows water

bull Infiltration percolation bull storage

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Water moves easily through soil with good structure

Soil Aggregation bull Creates soil pores which contain

OWL Oxyen Water Life

bull Purifies runoff water bull Creates water holding

capacity

Water Uptake by Plant Roots

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Organic Matter bull Reverses compaction bull Improves root penetration bull Improves plant success

Remediating Compaction

bull Add organic matter bull Build the health of the soil food web bull By the way hellip ADD ORGANIC MATTER

bull IN the ground Compost for Soil Amendment when planting

bull ON the ground Mulch after planting

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Compost Soil Amendment Mulch IN ground ON ground

Soil Amendment

bull Use compost when planting bull Small particles

usually less than frac14rdquo bull Mix compost with backfill soil

bull 30 most plants bull 15 natives in disturbed soil

bull Available in bags or bulk

Amending Soil with Compost

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Mulch bull Blanket over soil surface bull Continues to feed the soil as it breaks down bull Adds organic matter in areas already planted bull Prevents

bull Erosion bull Evaporation bull Weeds bull Compaction

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Mulch Types bull Longevity Wood chips or Bark bull Soil Building chipped tree trimmings or coarse compost

bull Varied particle sized bull Texture

bull Water passes through bull Holds in place on slopes and in wind

Brush or Composted Mulch Chipped Mulch Blended Mulch

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Mulch Application bull After planting lay 4rdquo layer on top of soil bull Leave open space around plant stem or crown bull Add additional mulch when areas are thin bull Rule of thumb

bull 1 14 CY covers about 100 sq ft at 4rdquo depth

Brush Mulch Chipped Mulch

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

How does your soil handle water bull Organic matter remediates compaction bull Percolation and infiltration effected by

bull Soil texture bull Soil aggregation bull Layers of compaction or rock

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Soil Drainage and Percolation Test (Homeownerrsquos Guide)

Day 1 1 Dig one cubic foot hole (12rdquox12rdquox12rdquo) 2 Fill the hole with water to saturate the soil 3 Let drain overnight

Day 2 1 Lay a stick over the hole 2 Refill the hole with water to the

level of the stick 3 Wait one hour 4 Measure how far the water level has

dropped to determine the infiltration rate per hour

Note Use the soil from the hole to do a worm count amp test the texture of your soil

Homework Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Soil Drainage Field Percolation Test Inches per Hr Drainage Solutions

Less than 1rdquo

Add organics Create mounds Select tolerant plants

1rdquo- 3rdquo

More than 4rdquo

Add organics Create mounds Select tolerant plants

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

First Flush bull First rain after dry period bull Washes off pollutants deposited

during dry period bull Discharge of higher concentrations

of pollutants in early part of a storm (relative to the later part of the storm)

bull 1000 SF roof has bull 372 gallons for 85 24 Hr Storm

at 6 inches of rainfall

bull Soil is important tool for management of First Flush

372 gallons

per 1000 SF 85 Storm

50 CF

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

First Flush Can the polluted water be cleaned

YES Healthy soil breaks down pollutants Can the water be utilized

YES It can be stored in bull Soil bull Rain Barrels bull Cisterns

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

First Seasonal Flush Subsequent Storm Event

Old Town San Diego

Storm Water Requirements for Water Quality Treatment You can be sustainable by incorporating features in your landscape plan such as

bull Rain barrels bull Dry stream beds with basins

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Design Capture Volume (DCV) Impermeable bull Roofs Concrete

Asphalt Grouted Pavers

Semi-permeable bull DG Cobble Gravel

Compacted Soil

Permeable bull Landscape areas

Amended or Mulched Soils

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

non-permeable

semi-permeable

permeable

Design Capture Volume (LID) bull Formula for on-site Design Capture Volume (DCV) for Runoff Factors 85th

percentile 24 Hr Storm

bull DCV = C x d x A x (43560 SFacre x 112 inft) DCV = C x d x A x 3630 conversion from acres to SF and to CF

bull DCV = Design Capture Volume in cubic feet bull C = Runoff Factors

Impermeable 09 Semi- permeable 03 Landscape areas 01

bull d = 85th Percentile Storm average regional 06

bull A = Tributary area in acres bull 43560 SF X 112 is conversion to CF

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

First Flush Techniques bull Keep water on site bull Slow-Store-Spread-Sink

bull Slow down the speed of the flow bull Store in basins bull Spread over wider area bull Sink into healthy soil

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

First Flush Techniques Pitfalls amp Problems

bull Drainage must be at least

5 -10rsquo from buildings and hardscape

bull Expansive clay soil bull Poor percolation

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

First Flush Techniques Dry Stream

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

10rsquo from hardscape

First Flush Techniques Dry Stream

bull Dry Stream

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

bull 10rsquo minimum from hardscape bull Optional permeable landscape fabric beneath rock

First Flush Techniques Rain Barrel bull Install with Diverter to control

overflow bull Be sure to plan for overflow if

not tied to drainage system bull Check WaterSmartSDOrg for

current incentives

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

First Flush Techniques Infiltration Trench

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

10rsquo from hardscape

First Flush Techniques Dry Well

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

10rsquo from hardscape

First Flush Techniques bull What Volume is needed Convert Gallons into Cubic Feet 372 Gallons from 6 Inch Rain Event 372 Gallons 748 = 50 Cubic Feet Depth of Storage Area in Inches = CF of Water divide (SF of Storage Area divide 12) Be aware of setbacks from buildings and impediments such as tree roots

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Observations

Site Observations bull Starting point of a successful design bull Take photos bull Assess existing situation

1 LID Conditions 2 Structural Conditions 3 Design Considerations 4 Growing Conditions

Landscape design and other design areas

bull Similarities bull Same basic elements amp principles

bull Differences bull Three-dimensional bull Living bull Seasonal amp ever changing

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Aesthetics Balance Symmetrical Balance

both sides even or visually identical - a mirror image Formal

Asymmetrical Balance

different-sized elements balance one another by having equal visual weight Informal

SYMMETRICAL BALANCE

ASYMMETRICAL BALANCE

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Proportion

bull Relative size of objects within the composition Large tree can make a house appear smaller

bull Most SoCal homes are out of scale to their lots

Aesthetics Proportion

Plantings may grow out of scale

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Color Most powerful of art elements Establish harmony

bull Soothing low contrast monochromatic cool bull Energizing contrast complimentary warm

SECONDARY COLORS PRIMARY COLORS TERTIARY COLORS

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Color Simple Color Harmony

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Contrast bull Provides interest and impact bull Creates Focal Points and catches the eye bull Contrast plant textures values and colors

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Unity bull Provides cohesive calm bull Repeat plant selections throughout the plan

including both sides of driveway

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Curb Appeal Billboard Effect bull Groups or drifts of plants catch the moving eye bull High contrast bull Simple

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Curb Appeal Path to the door bull Direct line of sight

or visual cues bull Generous path

welcomes guests bull No over grown areas

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Curb Appeal Path to the door bull Direct line of sight

or visual cues bull Generous path

welcomes guests bull No over grown areas

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Plant Functions in Design Climate Mitigation

bull Tradeoffs bull Deciduous Evergreen bull View vs Temperature

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Euphorbia cotinifolia Caribbean Copper Plant

Plant Functions in Design Security bull Thorns as a

deterrent

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Plant Functions in Design Privacy

bull Screen ugly views or create privacy bull Pick a cultivar that doesnrsquot need frequent pruning

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Podocarpus macrophyllus maki Shubby Yew

Pittosporum tenufolium lsquoSilver Sheenrsquo

Explore Design as 2 parts

bull Shaping Spaces bull How will you use the space

bull space arrangement location of major elements bull Design in 3D bull Form follows Function

bull Planting design bull How the space is filled with plants for effective

design

Step 4 Design Functional Design

How will you use your space Is your space an Outdoor Room a Passageway or a Garden

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Outdoor Rooms bull Walls

bull Do NOT need to be solid to create sense of enclosure

bull Floor bull Flagstone DG mulch

or groundcover

bull Ceilings bull can be canopies or arbors

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Passageway bull Way-finding or easy to follow bull Open path for curb appeal bull ldquoPeek-a-viewrdquo for mystery

Step 4 Design Functional Design

View Garden bull Enjoy from a distance bull Treat as a canvas bull Include paths for maintenance amp strolling

Step 4 Design Functional Design

View Garden Borrowed Views

Step 4 Design Functional Design

View Garden Created Views

bull Use an accent feature to create a focal point

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Design in 3D Create vertical dimension with

bull Layered planting

Background 6rsquo+ Middleground 4rsquo+-

Foreground 0-12rdquo

for islands

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function bull How will the space be used

bull What activities will occur there bull Active Uses

cooking eating entertaining sports play pool pets food bull Passive Uses

resting meditation viewing bull Does the current layout ldquoworkrdquo or does it need to

change to be more functional bull Lose the bed lines

bull Donrsquot think of your planting bed as a separate area hellip plan the entire space

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Create a Functional Bubble Plan bull Think

bull How the space could be used NOT how it IS used

bull Will it be an outdoor room garden or pathway

bull Do you want add bull Seating areas bull Pathways through

planting ldquoislandsrdquo bull Meander through your

yardslope with a circular route

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Think outside the box

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Create a Functional Bubble Plan bull Think How the space could be used NOT how it IS used

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Is it an Outdoor Room

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

An Outdoor Room with a dry stream bed

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Is it a Passageway

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Is it a Garden

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape Create a Planting Area Bubble Plan

bull Show basic planting areas bull Locate planting heights of

bull High bull Medium bull Low

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape Complete your Functional Bubble Plan

bull Sketch circulation paths and gathering areas

bull Show planting areas and height Create your Hardscape Plan

bull Check hardscape in place and correct bull Add desired elements

Include bull Hardscape walkways drive walls

patios etc bull Fences and walls bull Elements fountains pots arbors

rocks etc bull Planting areas

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Creating Your Plant Palette bull How to Choose

bull What do you like bull Climate appropriate bull Place appropriate bull Does it fill a design function

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Climate Appropriate Plants Leaves are

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Leathery Small

Silvery Solar tracking

Climate Appropriate Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes Homeownerrsquos Guide and Notebook

bull Mediterranean bull Asian bull Tropical bull Contemporary bull Native bull Shade bull Groundcover options

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Mediterranean

CC BY 20 Karen Roe

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Lavender Rosemary

Olives

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Asian

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Iris douglasiana Dietes African Iris Nandina

Juniperus Juniper

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Tropical

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Lantana Alstroemeria

Strelitzia Bird of Paradise Euphorbia milii Crown of Thorns

Bromeliads

Plumeria

Bougainvillea Geraniums Bird of Paradise

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Contemporary

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Anigozanthos Kangaroo Paw Assorted Succulents

Fire Sticks Kalanchoe thyrisifolia Agave Attenuata

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

California Natives

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Heteromeles arbutifolia Toyon

Romneya coulteri Matilija Poppy

Epilobium California Fushia

Saliva clevelandii Cleveland Sage

A note about Natives hellip WaterSmart Plant Palettes

California Natives bull Adapted for our climate soils bull Provide habitat and attract wildlife

Native plants need

bull Little or no summer water bull Little or no fertilizer bull No pesticides bull Less maintenance

Some native plants are summer deciduous

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Shade Plants for Dry Areas (See Notebook)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Bromeliads Clivia Dianella variegata Schefflera arboricola variegata

Walkable Groundcover Options Dymondia margaretae (Silver Carpet)

Lippia nodiflora (Kurapia)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Flat Green Groundcover Options Fragaria chiloensis (Beach Strawberry)

Achillea millefolium (Yarrow)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Mature Size Plant Research the ldquoFinished Sizerdquo

Agave americana marginata

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Mature Size Plant Pick the right size cultivar for the right place

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Carissa macrocarpa Natal Plum Species lsquoBoxwood Beautyrsquo lsquoGreen Carpetrsquo

8rsquo x 8rsquo 2rsquo x 2rsquo 1rsquo ndash 1 frac12rsquo x 4rsquo

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Growing Conditions Exposure

bull Soil type bull Drainage

Full Shade Full Sun

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Water Requirements Water Use Landscape Coefficient of Landscape Species WUCOLS South Coastal South Inland

Plant Search httpucanredusitesWUCOLSPlant_Search_Instructions

Escondido Rancho Bernardo San Marcos Poway Lakeside Ramona

San Diego Chula Vista Del Mar La Jolla Carlsbad Oceanside Vista El Cajon

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant

WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant

Sunset Western Garden Book Specific Plant Info bull Water usage bull Mature Size bull Cultivars bull Growing conditions

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Find Your Sunset Western Zone Zone 24

bull Mild maritime climate mild winters cool summers rarely freezes

Zone 23 bull Warmer than Zone 24

usually frost-free Zone 21

bull A mix of maritime amp continental influence colder in winter

httpwwwsunsetcomgardenclimate-zonessunset-climate-zone-san-diego-area-00418000067314

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant Sunset Western Garden Book Specific Plant Info bull Water usage bull Mature Size bull Cultivars bull Growing requirements

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Explore Design as 2 parts Physical site design

bull How the space is arranged location of major elements

Planting design and placement bull How the space is filled with plants for effective design

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Putting It Together Size your plants bull Draw at Mature Size to match Bubble Diagram bull Avoid overplanting bull Allow room to grow bull Understand you may

need to edit and thin later

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Putting It Together Hydrozoning bull Group plants with like water needs together

according to irrigation zone bull Do not put water needy plants next to low-water

plants bull Research

bull Water Use Classification of Landscape Species (WUCOLS) rating

bull Plant palettes bull Sunset Western

Step 4 Design Plant Placement

Remember Drawing in Scale Accurate proportion using a standard measurement to represent one foot

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale bull Determine the mature size of the plant bull Use the mature size bull Find appropriate circle

on template

bull Example bull Bush is 3rsquo at maturity bull In 14 scale use 34rdquo

diameter circle

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale bull Pencil in the plants for your space bull At 14rdquo scale = 1rsquo- 0rdquo

bull 3rsquo diameter shrub drawn as 34rdquo diameter circle

bull 12rsquo canopy tree drawn as 3rdquo diameter circle

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Anatomy of an Irrigation System

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Pressure Test bull Use meter on last head on valve

bull Range should be between 25 psi and 40 psi

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Pressure Regulation

At the point of connection (POC) At the head At the valve

Sprays Low Pressure

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Donuts formed by poor coverage

Sprays High Pressure

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Misting

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Overhead or Drip

Choose Overhead Spray for bull Large areas of turf replacement ground cover

(ie dymondia Beach Strawberry etc) bull The existing overhead system has good existing

coverage Choose Drip for bull Small oddly shaped planting areas bull Mixing of plants with differing water requirements in

the same valve area

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of Efficient Overhead Spray bull Simple to retrofit existing spray hardware bull Can match precipitation rate of drip bull Simpler to troubleshoot than drip bull May provide better coverage for groundcover

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of Drip Systems bull Drip is the most efficient

irrigation delivery type

bull Reduces weed growth by targeted water application

bull Prevents runoff and erosion

bull Low precipitation rate

bull No trenching means less digging

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of In-Line Drip Emitters

bull Provide consistent precipitation rate throughout line

bull Less prone to clogging and damage than micro spray

bull Easy to install

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Filters

At the head At the valve

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Drip Retrofit Systems bull Replace existing pop-ups with

retrofit such as Rainbird R-1800

bull Use subsurface tubing with emitter valves not micro spray and 14rdquospaghetti lines

bull Cover with mulch

Step 4 Design Irrigation

In-line Drip

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Irrigation Plan bull Create an irrigation plan based on your completed planting

plan and hydrozones bull Select a category of irrigation (rotor drip etchellip) bull Prepare a materials list and fill in spaces on your legend

(components and quantity)

Step 4 Design Irrigation

What is a Controller Program

bull A set of instructions stored in the controller

bull Different irrigation schedules bull Irrigation days ndash how often bull Start times ndash at what time bull Water times ndash how long

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Water Efficient Control Equipment bull Smart Controllers bull Rain and ETo Sensors bull Moisture Sensors

Smart Controllers Moisture Sensors

Rain and ETo Sensors

How much water does your landscape need

hellip It depends

Step 4 Design Irrigation

bull Soil Texture bull Precipitation Rate bull Plant Demand

Irrigation Scheduling Internet BeWaterWisecom

Step 4 Design Irrigation

1 Prepare the site

bull Cut down tall weeds bull Remove woody or invasive plants bull (warm season turf) bull Flag sprinkler heads bull Soak the area with water

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

2 Edging Mounding amp Contouring

bull Make room for the mulch Cut lawn 12 inches away from concrete to 3rdquo below concrete level

bull Create mounds with removed sod by facing turf side down or discard removed sod

bull Grade as needed

Manual ldquoGrubbingrdquo Gas Powered

Sod Cutter

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

3 Ensure Irrigation of Trees and Large plants bull Add bubblers or drip irrigation if needed

In-line drip irrigation can be expanded as tree grows Bubbler Head Drip Irrigation

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

4 Plant Large Plants bull 5 gallon and larger

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

5 Add a weed barrier bull NOT weed cloth (except under rock) bull Newspaper or cardboard bull Overlap by 6-8 inches bull Cover all ground except where

there are plants

Paper amp Cardboard Weed Barrier Do NOT use weed cloth

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Notify your neighbors first

Weed Barrier Newspaper amp Cardboard

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

6 Layer bull 1-2rdquo of compost bull 4-5rdquo of Soil Building Mulch (tree trimmerrsquos chipped etc) bull Pull compost and mulch away from plant crowns and trunks

Timing bull Traditional Allow 3 - 5 months

for composting to complete process then plant

bull Fast Plant before completion by digging through layers

Sheet Mulching

(4rdquo+)

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

bull Rule of thumb for coverage 1 13 Cu Yd covers100 sf 4rdquo depth

Know your Turf Type to Effectively Remove

Turf Type Dormant Season

Active Season

Growth form

Seeds Common Types

Kill Method

Cool Season

Winter

Summer

Small tuffs

Dwarf Tall Fescue (common locally) Perennial Ryegrass Annual Ryegrass Blue Grass

Sheet Mulch

Warm Season

Winter Summer

Creeping Stolons

Bermuda grass Zoysia grass St Augustine Grass Kikuyu grass

Solarization or Chemical Followed by Sheet Mulching

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods bull Herbicides

bull Cannot be killed with Chemicals when dormant bull Spray herbicides when actively growing bull Repeat application

bull Non-toxic herbicide products

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods

bull Complete Sod Removal bull Sod goes to landfill

cannot be recycled

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Contouring for Dry Stream

Step 5 Implementation Contouring

Contouring Landscape Fabric First Cobbles Added

Completed

Step 5 Implementation Sequence

Do It Yourself or Professional Contractor What is right for you bull Tradeoff Cost vs Labor + Time bull Option Be the General Contractor yourself Installation or Repair bull California Landscape Contractors Association (CLCA)

httpwwwclcasandiegoorg bull Certified Irrigation Professional wwwIrrigationorg bull Contractors State License Board (CSLB)

httpwwwcslbcagovConsumers bull YouTube Instructional Videos

Step 6 Maintenance Irrigation

Irrigation Maintenance bull Adjust run time for season

bull 1 Winter bull 2 Fall amp Spring bull 3 Summer

bull Check for leaks and fix leaks promptly bull Flush drip systems and check filters to

reduce clogging bull Adjust sprayheads to prevent

overspray on hardscape

Step 6 Maintenance Plants

Plant Maintenance

bull Amend soil with compost and mulch regularly bull Remove weeds bull Monitor plant health bull Minimize the use of

non- organic chemicals bull Start with a hard spray

of water bull Use insecticidal soap

or other non-toxic pest killer

QUESTIONS

Apply for the WaterSmart Landscape Makeover Series

httplandscapemakeoverwatersmartsdorg Presentation Slides at httpwwwwatersmartsdorgprogramswatersmart-landscape-design-homeowners-workshop

  • Slide Number 1
  • San Diego County Water Authority
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  • Before
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  • Personal Goals
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  • Why Remove Turf
  • Case Study 1
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  • WaterSmart Landscapes
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Design Process Overview
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Implementation Overview
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
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  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
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  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
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  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
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  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
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  • Water Uptake by Plant Roots
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
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  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Observations
  • Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
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  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
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  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
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  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Find Your Sunset Western Zone
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Plant Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Anatomy of an Irrigation System
  • Slide Number 131
  • Sprays Low Pressure
  • Sprays High Pressure
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Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Determining Soil Texture bull Soil Sampling Dig a hole

bull Remove mulch or surface matter bull Dig down approx 6rdquo bull Take sample from side of hole

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Determining Soil Texture bull ldquoThein Feel Testrdquo

bull Wet the soil sample to playdough consistency

bull Make a ball and poke it bull Does it fall apart bull Does it hold together

bull Squeeze a ribbon bull Less than 1 inch bull Between 1 inch and 2 inches bull More than 2 inches

bull Wet it excessively and feel it bull Is it slippery bull Is it gritty

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

bull Mineral

bull Organic

bull Pore Space

Sustainable Soil

bull Soil Food Web bull Organisms build soil bull Encourage them with

proper organic matter moisture oxygen etc

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Soil Food Web

Bacteria

Weeds

Nematodes

Fungi

Worms

Plants

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

bull Mineral

bull Organic

bull Pore Space

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Soil Aggregation bull Created by bacteria fungi and humic acid from organic matter bull Allows water

bull Infiltration percolation bull storage

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Water moves easily through soil with good structure

Soil Aggregation bull Creates soil pores which contain

OWL Oxyen Water Life

bull Purifies runoff water bull Creates water holding

capacity

Water Uptake by Plant Roots

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Organic Matter bull Reverses compaction bull Improves root penetration bull Improves plant success

Remediating Compaction

bull Add organic matter bull Build the health of the soil food web bull By the way hellip ADD ORGANIC MATTER

bull IN the ground Compost for Soil Amendment when planting

bull ON the ground Mulch after planting

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Compost Soil Amendment Mulch IN ground ON ground

Soil Amendment

bull Use compost when planting bull Small particles

usually less than frac14rdquo bull Mix compost with backfill soil

bull 30 most plants bull 15 natives in disturbed soil

bull Available in bags or bulk

Amending Soil with Compost

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Mulch bull Blanket over soil surface bull Continues to feed the soil as it breaks down bull Adds organic matter in areas already planted bull Prevents

bull Erosion bull Evaporation bull Weeds bull Compaction

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Mulch Types bull Longevity Wood chips or Bark bull Soil Building chipped tree trimmings or coarse compost

bull Varied particle sized bull Texture

bull Water passes through bull Holds in place on slopes and in wind

Brush or Composted Mulch Chipped Mulch Blended Mulch

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Mulch Application bull After planting lay 4rdquo layer on top of soil bull Leave open space around plant stem or crown bull Add additional mulch when areas are thin bull Rule of thumb

bull 1 14 CY covers about 100 sq ft at 4rdquo depth

Brush Mulch Chipped Mulch

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

How does your soil handle water bull Organic matter remediates compaction bull Percolation and infiltration effected by

bull Soil texture bull Soil aggregation bull Layers of compaction or rock

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Soil Drainage and Percolation Test (Homeownerrsquos Guide)

Day 1 1 Dig one cubic foot hole (12rdquox12rdquox12rdquo) 2 Fill the hole with water to saturate the soil 3 Let drain overnight

Day 2 1 Lay a stick over the hole 2 Refill the hole with water to the

level of the stick 3 Wait one hour 4 Measure how far the water level has

dropped to determine the infiltration rate per hour

Note Use the soil from the hole to do a worm count amp test the texture of your soil

Homework Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Soil Drainage Field Percolation Test Inches per Hr Drainage Solutions

Less than 1rdquo

Add organics Create mounds Select tolerant plants

1rdquo- 3rdquo

More than 4rdquo

Add organics Create mounds Select tolerant plants

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

First Flush bull First rain after dry period bull Washes off pollutants deposited

during dry period bull Discharge of higher concentrations

of pollutants in early part of a storm (relative to the later part of the storm)

bull 1000 SF roof has bull 372 gallons for 85 24 Hr Storm

at 6 inches of rainfall

bull Soil is important tool for management of First Flush

372 gallons

per 1000 SF 85 Storm

50 CF

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

First Flush Can the polluted water be cleaned

YES Healthy soil breaks down pollutants Can the water be utilized

YES It can be stored in bull Soil bull Rain Barrels bull Cisterns

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

First Seasonal Flush Subsequent Storm Event

Old Town San Diego

Storm Water Requirements for Water Quality Treatment You can be sustainable by incorporating features in your landscape plan such as

bull Rain barrels bull Dry stream beds with basins

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Design Capture Volume (DCV) Impermeable bull Roofs Concrete

Asphalt Grouted Pavers

Semi-permeable bull DG Cobble Gravel

Compacted Soil

Permeable bull Landscape areas

Amended or Mulched Soils

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

non-permeable

semi-permeable

permeable

Design Capture Volume (LID) bull Formula for on-site Design Capture Volume (DCV) for Runoff Factors 85th

percentile 24 Hr Storm

bull DCV = C x d x A x (43560 SFacre x 112 inft) DCV = C x d x A x 3630 conversion from acres to SF and to CF

bull DCV = Design Capture Volume in cubic feet bull C = Runoff Factors

Impermeable 09 Semi- permeable 03 Landscape areas 01

bull d = 85th Percentile Storm average regional 06

bull A = Tributary area in acres bull 43560 SF X 112 is conversion to CF

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

First Flush Techniques bull Keep water on site bull Slow-Store-Spread-Sink

bull Slow down the speed of the flow bull Store in basins bull Spread over wider area bull Sink into healthy soil

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

First Flush Techniques Pitfalls amp Problems

bull Drainage must be at least

5 -10rsquo from buildings and hardscape

bull Expansive clay soil bull Poor percolation

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

First Flush Techniques Dry Stream

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

10rsquo from hardscape

First Flush Techniques Dry Stream

bull Dry Stream

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

bull 10rsquo minimum from hardscape bull Optional permeable landscape fabric beneath rock

First Flush Techniques Rain Barrel bull Install with Diverter to control

overflow bull Be sure to plan for overflow if

not tied to drainage system bull Check WaterSmartSDOrg for

current incentives

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

First Flush Techniques Infiltration Trench

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

10rsquo from hardscape

First Flush Techniques Dry Well

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

10rsquo from hardscape

First Flush Techniques bull What Volume is needed Convert Gallons into Cubic Feet 372 Gallons from 6 Inch Rain Event 372 Gallons 748 = 50 Cubic Feet Depth of Storage Area in Inches = CF of Water divide (SF of Storage Area divide 12) Be aware of setbacks from buildings and impediments such as tree roots

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Observations

Site Observations bull Starting point of a successful design bull Take photos bull Assess existing situation

1 LID Conditions 2 Structural Conditions 3 Design Considerations 4 Growing Conditions

Landscape design and other design areas

bull Similarities bull Same basic elements amp principles

bull Differences bull Three-dimensional bull Living bull Seasonal amp ever changing

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Aesthetics Balance Symmetrical Balance

both sides even or visually identical - a mirror image Formal

Asymmetrical Balance

different-sized elements balance one another by having equal visual weight Informal

SYMMETRICAL BALANCE

ASYMMETRICAL BALANCE

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Proportion

bull Relative size of objects within the composition Large tree can make a house appear smaller

bull Most SoCal homes are out of scale to their lots

Aesthetics Proportion

Plantings may grow out of scale

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Color Most powerful of art elements Establish harmony

bull Soothing low contrast monochromatic cool bull Energizing contrast complimentary warm

SECONDARY COLORS PRIMARY COLORS TERTIARY COLORS

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Color Simple Color Harmony

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Contrast bull Provides interest and impact bull Creates Focal Points and catches the eye bull Contrast plant textures values and colors

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Unity bull Provides cohesive calm bull Repeat plant selections throughout the plan

including both sides of driveway

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Curb Appeal Billboard Effect bull Groups or drifts of plants catch the moving eye bull High contrast bull Simple

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Curb Appeal Path to the door bull Direct line of sight

or visual cues bull Generous path

welcomes guests bull No over grown areas

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Curb Appeal Path to the door bull Direct line of sight

or visual cues bull Generous path

welcomes guests bull No over grown areas

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Plant Functions in Design Climate Mitigation

bull Tradeoffs bull Deciduous Evergreen bull View vs Temperature

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Euphorbia cotinifolia Caribbean Copper Plant

Plant Functions in Design Security bull Thorns as a

deterrent

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Plant Functions in Design Privacy

bull Screen ugly views or create privacy bull Pick a cultivar that doesnrsquot need frequent pruning

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Podocarpus macrophyllus maki Shubby Yew

Pittosporum tenufolium lsquoSilver Sheenrsquo

Explore Design as 2 parts

bull Shaping Spaces bull How will you use the space

bull space arrangement location of major elements bull Design in 3D bull Form follows Function

bull Planting design bull How the space is filled with plants for effective

design

Step 4 Design Functional Design

How will you use your space Is your space an Outdoor Room a Passageway or a Garden

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Outdoor Rooms bull Walls

bull Do NOT need to be solid to create sense of enclosure

bull Floor bull Flagstone DG mulch

or groundcover

bull Ceilings bull can be canopies or arbors

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Passageway bull Way-finding or easy to follow bull Open path for curb appeal bull ldquoPeek-a-viewrdquo for mystery

Step 4 Design Functional Design

View Garden bull Enjoy from a distance bull Treat as a canvas bull Include paths for maintenance amp strolling

Step 4 Design Functional Design

View Garden Borrowed Views

Step 4 Design Functional Design

View Garden Created Views

bull Use an accent feature to create a focal point

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Design in 3D Create vertical dimension with

bull Layered planting

Background 6rsquo+ Middleground 4rsquo+-

Foreground 0-12rdquo

for islands

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function bull How will the space be used

bull What activities will occur there bull Active Uses

cooking eating entertaining sports play pool pets food bull Passive Uses

resting meditation viewing bull Does the current layout ldquoworkrdquo or does it need to

change to be more functional bull Lose the bed lines

bull Donrsquot think of your planting bed as a separate area hellip plan the entire space

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Create a Functional Bubble Plan bull Think

bull How the space could be used NOT how it IS used

bull Will it be an outdoor room garden or pathway

bull Do you want add bull Seating areas bull Pathways through

planting ldquoislandsrdquo bull Meander through your

yardslope with a circular route

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Think outside the box

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Create a Functional Bubble Plan bull Think How the space could be used NOT how it IS used

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Is it an Outdoor Room

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

An Outdoor Room with a dry stream bed

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Is it a Passageway

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Is it a Garden

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape Create a Planting Area Bubble Plan

bull Show basic planting areas bull Locate planting heights of

bull High bull Medium bull Low

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape Complete your Functional Bubble Plan

bull Sketch circulation paths and gathering areas

bull Show planting areas and height Create your Hardscape Plan

bull Check hardscape in place and correct bull Add desired elements

Include bull Hardscape walkways drive walls

patios etc bull Fences and walls bull Elements fountains pots arbors

rocks etc bull Planting areas

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Creating Your Plant Palette bull How to Choose

bull What do you like bull Climate appropriate bull Place appropriate bull Does it fill a design function

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Climate Appropriate Plants Leaves are

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Leathery Small

Silvery Solar tracking

Climate Appropriate Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes Homeownerrsquos Guide and Notebook

bull Mediterranean bull Asian bull Tropical bull Contemporary bull Native bull Shade bull Groundcover options

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Mediterranean

CC BY 20 Karen Roe

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Lavender Rosemary

Olives

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Asian

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Iris douglasiana Dietes African Iris Nandina

Juniperus Juniper

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Tropical

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Lantana Alstroemeria

Strelitzia Bird of Paradise Euphorbia milii Crown of Thorns

Bromeliads

Plumeria

Bougainvillea Geraniums Bird of Paradise

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Contemporary

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Anigozanthos Kangaroo Paw Assorted Succulents

Fire Sticks Kalanchoe thyrisifolia Agave Attenuata

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

California Natives

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Heteromeles arbutifolia Toyon

Romneya coulteri Matilija Poppy

Epilobium California Fushia

Saliva clevelandii Cleveland Sage

A note about Natives hellip WaterSmart Plant Palettes

California Natives bull Adapted for our climate soils bull Provide habitat and attract wildlife

Native plants need

bull Little or no summer water bull Little or no fertilizer bull No pesticides bull Less maintenance

Some native plants are summer deciduous

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Shade Plants for Dry Areas (See Notebook)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Bromeliads Clivia Dianella variegata Schefflera arboricola variegata

Walkable Groundcover Options Dymondia margaretae (Silver Carpet)

Lippia nodiflora (Kurapia)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Flat Green Groundcover Options Fragaria chiloensis (Beach Strawberry)

Achillea millefolium (Yarrow)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Mature Size Plant Research the ldquoFinished Sizerdquo

Agave americana marginata

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Mature Size Plant Pick the right size cultivar for the right place

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Carissa macrocarpa Natal Plum Species lsquoBoxwood Beautyrsquo lsquoGreen Carpetrsquo

8rsquo x 8rsquo 2rsquo x 2rsquo 1rsquo ndash 1 frac12rsquo x 4rsquo

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Growing Conditions Exposure

bull Soil type bull Drainage

Full Shade Full Sun

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Water Requirements Water Use Landscape Coefficient of Landscape Species WUCOLS South Coastal South Inland

Plant Search httpucanredusitesWUCOLSPlant_Search_Instructions

Escondido Rancho Bernardo San Marcos Poway Lakeside Ramona

San Diego Chula Vista Del Mar La Jolla Carlsbad Oceanside Vista El Cajon

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant

WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant

Sunset Western Garden Book Specific Plant Info bull Water usage bull Mature Size bull Cultivars bull Growing conditions

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Find Your Sunset Western Zone Zone 24

bull Mild maritime climate mild winters cool summers rarely freezes

Zone 23 bull Warmer than Zone 24

usually frost-free Zone 21

bull A mix of maritime amp continental influence colder in winter

httpwwwsunsetcomgardenclimate-zonessunset-climate-zone-san-diego-area-00418000067314

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant Sunset Western Garden Book Specific Plant Info bull Water usage bull Mature Size bull Cultivars bull Growing requirements

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Explore Design as 2 parts Physical site design

bull How the space is arranged location of major elements

Planting design and placement bull How the space is filled with plants for effective design

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Putting It Together Size your plants bull Draw at Mature Size to match Bubble Diagram bull Avoid overplanting bull Allow room to grow bull Understand you may

need to edit and thin later

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Putting It Together Hydrozoning bull Group plants with like water needs together

according to irrigation zone bull Do not put water needy plants next to low-water

plants bull Research

bull Water Use Classification of Landscape Species (WUCOLS) rating

bull Plant palettes bull Sunset Western

Step 4 Design Plant Placement

Remember Drawing in Scale Accurate proportion using a standard measurement to represent one foot

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale bull Determine the mature size of the plant bull Use the mature size bull Find appropriate circle

on template

bull Example bull Bush is 3rsquo at maturity bull In 14 scale use 34rdquo

diameter circle

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale bull Pencil in the plants for your space bull At 14rdquo scale = 1rsquo- 0rdquo

bull 3rsquo diameter shrub drawn as 34rdquo diameter circle

bull 12rsquo canopy tree drawn as 3rdquo diameter circle

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Anatomy of an Irrigation System

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Pressure Test bull Use meter on last head on valve

bull Range should be between 25 psi and 40 psi

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Pressure Regulation

At the point of connection (POC) At the head At the valve

Sprays Low Pressure

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Donuts formed by poor coverage

Sprays High Pressure

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Misting

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Overhead or Drip

Choose Overhead Spray for bull Large areas of turf replacement ground cover

(ie dymondia Beach Strawberry etc) bull The existing overhead system has good existing

coverage Choose Drip for bull Small oddly shaped planting areas bull Mixing of plants with differing water requirements in

the same valve area

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of Efficient Overhead Spray bull Simple to retrofit existing spray hardware bull Can match precipitation rate of drip bull Simpler to troubleshoot than drip bull May provide better coverage for groundcover

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of Drip Systems bull Drip is the most efficient

irrigation delivery type

bull Reduces weed growth by targeted water application

bull Prevents runoff and erosion

bull Low precipitation rate

bull No trenching means less digging

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of In-Line Drip Emitters

bull Provide consistent precipitation rate throughout line

bull Less prone to clogging and damage than micro spray

bull Easy to install

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Filters

At the head At the valve

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Drip Retrofit Systems bull Replace existing pop-ups with

retrofit such as Rainbird R-1800

bull Use subsurface tubing with emitter valves not micro spray and 14rdquospaghetti lines

bull Cover with mulch

Step 4 Design Irrigation

In-line Drip

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Irrigation Plan bull Create an irrigation plan based on your completed planting

plan and hydrozones bull Select a category of irrigation (rotor drip etchellip) bull Prepare a materials list and fill in spaces on your legend

(components and quantity)

Step 4 Design Irrigation

What is a Controller Program

bull A set of instructions stored in the controller

bull Different irrigation schedules bull Irrigation days ndash how often bull Start times ndash at what time bull Water times ndash how long

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Water Efficient Control Equipment bull Smart Controllers bull Rain and ETo Sensors bull Moisture Sensors

Smart Controllers Moisture Sensors

Rain and ETo Sensors

How much water does your landscape need

hellip It depends

Step 4 Design Irrigation

bull Soil Texture bull Precipitation Rate bull Plant Demand

Irrigation Scheduling Internet BeWaterWisecom

Step 4 Design Irrigation

1 Prepare the site

bull Cut down tall weeds bull Remove woody or invasive plants bull (warm season turf) bull Flag sprinkler heads bull Soak the area with water

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

2 Edging Mounding amp Contouring

bull Make room for the mulch Cut lawn 12 inches away from concrete to 3rdquo below concrete level

bull Create mounds with removed sod by facing turf side down or discard removed sod

bull Grade as needed

Manual ldquoGrubbingrdquo Gas Powered

Sod Cutter

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

3 Ensure Irrigation of Trees and Large plants bull Add bubblers or drip irrigation if needed

In-line drip irrigation can be expanded as tree grows Bubbler Head Drip Irrigation

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

4 Plant Large Plants bull 5 gallon and larger

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

5 Add a weed barrier bull NOT weed cloth (except under rock) bull Newspaper or cardboard bull Overlap by 6-8 inches bull Cover all ground except where

there are plants

Paper amp Cardboard Weed Barrier Do NOT use weed cloth

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Notify your neighbors first

Weed Barrier Newspaper amp Cardboard

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

6 Layer bull 1-2rdquo of compost bull 4-5rdquo of Soil Building Mulch (tree trimmerrsquos chipped etc) bull Pull compost and mulch away from plant crowns and trunks

Timing bull Traditional Allow 3 - 5 months

for composting to complete process then plant

bull Fast Plant before completion by digging through layers

Sheet Mulching

(4rdquo+)

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

bull Rule of thumb for coverage 1 13 Cu Yd covers100 sf 4rdquo depth

Know your Turf Type to Effectively Remove

Turf Type Dormant Season

Active Season

Growth form

Seeds Common Types

Kill Method

Cool Season

Winter

Summer

Small tuffs

Dwarf Tall Fescue (common locally) Perennial Ryegrass Annual Ryegrass Blue Grass

Sheet Mulch

Warm Season

Winter Summer

Creeping Stolons

Bermuda grass Zoysia grass St Augustine Grass Kikuyu grass

Solarization or Chemical Followed by Sheet Mulching

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods bull Herbicides

bull Cannot be killed with Chemicals when dormant bull Spray herbicides when actively growing bull Repeat application

bull Non-toxic herbicide products

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods

bull Complete Sod Removal bull Sod goes to landfill

cannot be recycled

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Contouring for Dry Stream

Step 5 Implementation Contouring

Contouring Landscape Fabric First Cobbles Added

Completed

Step 5 Implementation Sequence

Do It Yourself or Professional Contractor What is right for you bull Tradeoff Cost vs Labor + Time bull Option Be the General Contractor yourself Installation or Repair bull California Landscape Contractors Association (CLCA)

httpwwwclcasandiegoorg bull Certified Irrigation Professional wwwIrrigationorg bull Contractors State License Board (CSLB)

httpwwwcslbcagovConsumers bull YouTube Instructional Videos

Step 6 Maintenance Irrigation

Irrigation Maintenance bull Adjust run time for season

bull 1 Winter bull 2 Fall amp Spring bull 3 Summer

bull Check for leaks and fix leaks promptly bull Flush drip systems and check filters to

reduce clogging bull Adjust sprayheads to prevent

overspray on hardscape

Step 6 Maintenance Plants

Plant Maintenance

bull Amend soil with compost and mulch regularly bull Remove weeds bull Monitor plant health bull Minimize the use of

non- organic chemicals bull Start with a hard spray

of water bull Use insecticidal soap

or other non-toxic pest killer

QUESTIONS

Apply for the WaterSmart Landscape Makeover Series

httplandscapemakeoverwatersmartsdorg Presentation Slides at httpwwwwatersmartsdorgprogramswatersmart-landscape-design-homeowners-workshop

  • Slide Number 1
  • San Diego County Water Authority
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  • Personal Goals
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  • Why Remove Turf
  • Case Study 1
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  • WaterSmart Landscapes
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Design Process Overview
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Implementation Overview
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
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  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
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  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
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  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
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  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
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  • Water Uptake by Plant Roots
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
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  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Observations
  • Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
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  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
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  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Find Your Sunset Western Zone
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Plant Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
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  • Anatomy of an Irrigation System
  • Slide Number 131
  • Sprays Low Pressure
  • Sprays High Pressure
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Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Determining Soil Texture bull ldquoThein Feel Testrdquo

bull Wet the soil sample to playdough consistency

bull Make a ball and poke it bull Does it fall apart bull Does it hold together

bull Squeeze a ribbon bull Less than 1 inch bull Between 1 inch and 2 inches bull More than 2 inches

bull Wet it excessively and feel it bull Is it slippery bull Is it gritty

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

bull Mineral

bull Organic

bull Pore Space

Sustainable Soil

bull Soil Food Web bull Organisms build soil bull Encourage them with

proper organic matter moisture oxygen etc

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Soil Food Web

Bacteria

Weeds

Nematodes

Fungi

Worms

Plants

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

bull Mineral

bull Organic

bull Pore Space

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Soil Aggregation bull Created by bacteria fungi and humic acid from organic matter bull Allows water

bull Infiltration percolation bull storage

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Water moves easily through soil with good structure

Soil Aggregation bull Creates soil pores which contain

OWL Oxyen Water Life

bull Purifies runoff water bull Creates water holding

capacity

Water Uptake by Plant Roots

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Organic Matter bull Reverses compaction bull Improves root penetration bull Improves plant success

Remediating Compaction

bull Add organic matter bull Build the health of the soil food web bull By the way hellip ADD ORGANIC MATTER

bull IN the ground Compost for Soil Amendment when planting

bull ON the ground Mulch after planting

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Compost Soil Amendment Mulch IN ground ON ground

Soil Amendment

bull Use compost when planting bull Small particles

usually less than frac14rdquo bull Mix compost with backfill soil

bull 30 most plants bull 15 natives in disturbed soil

bull Available in bags or bulk

Amending Soil with Compost

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Mulch bull Blanket over soil surface bull Continues to feed the soil as it breaks down bull Adds organic matter in areas already planted bull Prevents

bull Erosion bull Evaporation bull Weeds bull Compaction

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Mulch Types bull Longevity Wood chips or Bark bull Soil Building chipped tree trimmings or coarse compost

bull Varied particle sized bull Texture

bull Water passes through bull Holds in place on slopes and in wind

Brush or Composted Mulch Chipped Mulch Blended Mulch

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Mulch Application bull After planting lay 4rdquo layer on top of soil bull Leave open space around plant stem or crown bull Add additional mulch when areas are thin bull Rule of thumb

bull 1 14 CY covers about 100 sq ft at 4rdquo depth

Brush Mulch Chipped Mulch

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

How does your soil handle water bull Organic matter remediates compaction bull Percolation and infiltration effected by

bull Soil texture bull Soil aggregation bull Layers of compaction or rock

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Soil Drainage and Percolation Test (Homeownerrsquos Guide)

Day 1 1 Dig one cubic foot hole (12rdquox12rdquox12rdquo) 2 Fill the hole with water to saturate the soil 3 Let drain overnight

Day 2 1 Lay a stick over the hole 2 Refill the hole with water to the

level of the stick 3 Wait one hour 4 Measure how far the water level has

dropped to determine the infiltration rate per hour

Note Use the soil from the hole to do a worm count amp test the texture of your soil

Homework Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Soil Drainage Field Percolation Test Inches per Hr Drainage Solutions

Less than 1rdquo

Add organics Create mounds Select tolerant plants

1rdquo- 3rdquo

More than 4rdquo

Add organics Create mounds Select tolerant plants

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

First Flush bull First rain after dry period bull Washes off pollutants deposited

during dry period bull Discharge of higher concentrations

of pollutants in early part of a storm (relative to the later part of the storm)

bull 1000 SF roof has bull 372 gallons for 85 24 Hr Storm

at 6 inches of rainfall

bull Soil is important tool for management of First Flush

372 gallons

per 1000 SF 85 Storm

50 CF

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

First Flush Can the polluted water be cleaned

YES Healthy soil breaks down pollutants Can the water be utilized

YES It can be stored in bull Soil bull Rain Barrels bull Cisterns

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

First Seasonal Flush Subsequent Storm Event

Old Town San Diego

Storm Water Requirements for Water Quality Treatment You can be sustainable by incorporating features in your landscape plan such as

bull Rain barrels bull Dry stream beds with basins

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Design Capture Volume (DCV) Impermeable bull Roofs Concrete

Asphalt Grouted Pavers

Semi-permeable bull DG Cobble Gravel

Compacted Soil

Permeable bull Landscape areas

Amended or Mulched Soils

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

non-permeable

semi-permeable

permeable

Design Capture Volume (LID) bull Formula for on-site Design Capture Volume (DCV) for Runoff Factors 85th

percentile 24 Hr Storm

bull DCV = C x d x A x (43560 SFacre x 112 inft) DCV = C x d x A x 3630 conversion from acres to SF and to CF

bull DCV = Design Capture Volume in cubic feet bull C = Runoff Factors

Impermeable 09 Semi- permeable 03 Landscape areas 01

bull d = 85th Percentile Storm average regional 06

bull A = Tributary area in acres bull 43560 SF X 112 is conversion to CF

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

First Flush Techniques bull Keep water on site bull Slow-Store-Spread-Sink

bull Slow down the speed of the flow bull Store in basins bull Spread over wider area bull Sink into healthy soil

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

First Flush Techniques Pitfalls amp Problems

bull Drainage must be at least

5 -10rsquo from buildings and hardscape

bull Expansive clay soil bull Poor percolation

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

First Flush Techniques Dry Stream

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

10rsquo from hardscape

First Flush Techniques Dry Stream

bull Dry Stream

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

bull 10rsquo minimum from hardscape bull Optional permeable landscape fabric beneath rock

First Flush Techniques Rain Barrel bull Install with Diverter to control

overflow bull Be sure to plan for overflow if

not tied to drainage system bull Check WaterSmartSDOrg for

current incentives

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

First Flush Techniques Infiltration Trench

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

10rsquo from hardscape

First Flush Techniques Dry Well

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

10rsquo from hardscape

First Flush Techniques bull What Volume is needed Convert Gallons into Cubic Feet 372 Gallons from 6 Inch Rain Event 372 Gallons 748 = 50 Cubic Feet Depth of Storage Area in Inches = CF of Water divide (SF of Storage Area divide 12) Be aware of setbacks from buildings and impediments such as tree roots

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Observations

Site Observations bull Starting point of a successful design bull Take photos bull Assess existing situation

1 LID Conditions 2 Structural Conditions 3 Design Considerations 4 Growing Conditions

Landscape design and other design areas

bull Similarities bull Same basic elements amp principles

bull Differences bull Three-dimensional bull Living bull Seasonal amp ever changing

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Aesthetics Balance Symmetrical Balance

both sides even or visually identical - a mirror image Formal

Asymmetrical Balance

different-sized elements balance one another by having equal visual weight Informal

SYMMETRICAL BALANCE

ASYMMETRICAL BALANCE

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Proportion

bull Relative size of objects within the composition Large tree can make a house appear smaller

bull Most SoCal homes are out of scale to their lots

Aesthetics Proportion

Plantings may grow out of scale

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Color Most powerful of art elements Establish harmony

bull Soothing low contrast monochromatic cool bull Energizing contrast complimentary warm

SECONDARY COLORS PRIMARY COLORS TERTIARY COLORS

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Color Simple Color Harmony

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Contrast bull Provides interest and impact bull Creates Focal Points and catches the eye bull Contrast plant textures values and colors

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Unity bull Provides cohesive calm bull Repeat plant selections throughout the plan

including both sides of driveway

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Curb Appeal Billboard Effect bull Groups or drifts of plants catch the moving eye bull High contrast bull Simple

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Curb Appeal Path to the door bull Direct line of sight

or visual cues bull Generous path

welcomes guests bull No over grown areas

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Curb Appeal Path to the door bull Direct line of sight

or visual cues bull Generous path

welcomes guests bull No over grown areas

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Plant Functions in Design Climate Mitigation

bull Tradeoffs bull Deciduous Evergreen bull View vs Temperature

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Euphorbia cotinifolia Caribbean Copper Plant

Plant Functions in Design Security bull Thorns as a

deterrent

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Plant Functions in Design Privacy

bull Screen ugly views or create privacy bull Pick a cultivar that doesnrsquot need frequent pruning

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Podocarpus macrophyllus maki Shubby Yew

Pittosporum tenufolium lsquoSilver Sheenrsquo

Explore Design as 2 parts

bull Shaping Spaces bull How will you use the space

bull space arrangement location of major elements bull Design in 3D bull Form follows Function

bull Planting design bull How the space is filled with plants for effective

design

Step 4 Design Functional Design

How will you use your space Is your space an Outdoor Room a Passageway or a Garden

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Outdoor Rooms bull Walls

bull Do NOT need to be solid to create sense of enclosure

bull Floor bull Flagstone DG mulch

or groundcover

bull Ceilings bull can be canopies or arbors

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Passageway bull Way-finding or easy to follow bull Open path for curb appeal bull ldquoPeek-a-viewrdquo for mystery

Step 4 Design Functional Design

View Garden bull Enjoy from a distance bull Treat as a canvas bull Include paths for maintenance amp strolling

Step 4 Design Functional Design

View Garden Borrowed Views

Step 4 Design Functional Design

View Garden Created Views

bull Use an accent feature to create a focal point

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Design in 3D Create vertical dimension with

bull Layered planting

Background 6rsquo+ Middleground 4rsquo+-

Foreground 0-12rdquo

for islands

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function bull How will the space be used

bull What activities will occur there bull Active Uses

cooking eating entertaining sports play pool pets food bull Passive Uses

resting meditation viewing bull Does the current layout ldquoworkrdquo or does it need to

change to be more functional bull Lose the bed lines

bull Donrsquot think of your planting bed as a separate area hellip plan the entire space

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Create a Functional Bubble Plan bull Think

bull How the space could be used NOT how it IS used

bull Will it be an outdoor room garden or pathway

bull Do you want add bull Seating areas bull Pathways through

planting ldquoislandsrdquo bull Meander through your

yardslope with a circular route

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Think outside the box

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Create a Functional Bubble Plan bull Think How the space could be used NOT how it IS used

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Is it an Outdoor Room

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

An Outdoor Room with a dry stream bed

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Is it a Passageway

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Is it a Garden

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape Create a Planting Area Bubble Plan

bull Show basic planting areas bull Locate planting heights of

bull High bull Medium bull Low

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape Complete your Functional Bubble Plan

bull Sketch circulation paths and gathering areas

bull Show planting areas and height Create your Hardscape Plan

bull Check hardscape in place and correct bull Add desired elements

Include bull Hardscape walkways drive walls

patios etc bull Fences and walls bull Elements fountains pots arbors

rocks etc bull Planting areas

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Creating Your Plant Palette bull How to Choose

bull What do you like bull Climate appropriate bull Place appropriate bull Does it fill a design function

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Climate Appropriate Plants Leaves are

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Leathery Small

Silvery Solar tracking

Climate Appropriate Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes Homeownerrsquos Guide and Notebook

bull Mediterranean bull Asian bull Tropical bull Contemporary bull Native bull Shade bull Groundcover options

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Mediterranean

CC BY 20 Karen Roe

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Lavender Rosemary

Olives

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Asian

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Iris douglasiana Dietes African Iris Nandina

Juniperus Juniper

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Tropical

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Lantana Alstroemeria

Strelitzia Bird of Paradise Euphorbia milii Crown of Thorns

Bromeliads

Plumeria

Bougainvillea Geraniums Bird of Paradise

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Contemporary

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Anigozanthos Kangaroo Paw Assorted Succulents

Fire Sticks Kalanchoe thyrisifolia Agave Attenuata

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

California Natives

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Heteromeles arbutifolia Toyon

Romneya coulteri Matilija Poppy

Epilobium California Fushia

Saliva clevelandii Cleveland Sage

A note about Natives hellip WaterSmart Plant Palettes

California Natives bull Adapted for our climate soils bull Provide habitat and attract wildlife

Native plants need

bull Little or no summer water bull Little or no fertilizer bull No pesticides bull Less maintenance

Some native plants are summer deciduous

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Shade Plants for Dry Areas (See Notebook)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Bromeliads Clivia Dianella variegata Schefflera arboricola variegata

Walkable Groundcover Options Dymondia margaretae (Silver Carpet)

Lippia nodiflora (Kurapia)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Flat Green Groundcover Options Fragaria chiloensis (Beach Strawberry)

Achillea millefolium (Yarrow)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Mature Size Plant Research the ldquoFinished Sizerdquo

Agave americana marginata

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Mature Size Plant Pick the right size cultivar for the right place

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Carissa macrocarpa Natal Plum Species lsquoBoxwood Beautyrsquo lsquoGreen Carpetrsquo

8rsquo x 8rsquo 2rsquo x 2rsquo 1rsquo ndash 1 frac12rsquo x 4rsquo

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Growing Conditions Exposure

bull Soil type bull Drainage

Full Shade Full Sun

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Water Requirements Water Use Landscape Coefficient of Landscape Species WUCOLS South Coastal South Inland

Plant Search httpucanredusitesWUCOLSPlant_Search_Instructions

Escondido Rancho Bernardo San Marcos Poway Lakeside Ramona

San Diego Chula Vista Del Mar La Jolla Carlsbad Oceanside Vista El Cajon

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant

WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant

Sunset Western Garden Book Specific Plant Info bull Water usage bull Mature Size bull Cultivars bull Growing conditions

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Find Your Sunset Western Zone Zone 24

bull Mild maritime climate mild winters cool summers rarely freezes

Zone 23 bull Warmer than Zone 24

usually frost-free Zone 21

bull A mix of maritime amp continental influence colder in winter

httpwwwsunsetcomgardenclimate-zonessunset-climate-zone-san-diego-area-00418000067314

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant Sunset Western Garden Book Specific Plant Info bull Water usage bull Mature Size bull Cultivars bull Growing requirements

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Explore Design as 2 parts Physical site design

bull How the space is arranged location of major elements

Planting design and placement bull How the space is filled with plants for effective design

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Putting It Together Size your plants bull Draw at Mature Size to match Bubble Diagram bull Avoid overplanting bull Allow room to grow bull Understand you may

need to edit and thin later

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Putting It Together Hydrozoning bull Group plants with like water needs together

according to irrigation zone bull Do not put water needy plants next to low-water

plants bull Research

bull Water Use Classification of Landscape Species (WUCOLS) rating

bull Plant palettes bull Sunset Western

Step 4 Design Plant Placement

Remember Drawing in Scale Accurate proportion using a standard measurement to represent one foot

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale bull Determine the mature size of the plant bull Use the mature size bull Find appropriate circle

on template

bull Example bull Bush is 3rsquo at maturity bull In 14 scale use 34rdquo

diameter circle

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale bull Pencil in the plants for your space bull At 14rdquo scale = 1rsquo- 0rdquo

bull 3rsquo diameter shrub drawn as 34rdquo diameter circle

bull 12rsquo canopy tree drawn as 3rdquo diameter circle

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Anatomy of an Irrigation System

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Pressure Test bull Use meter on last head on valve

bull Range should be between 25 psi and 40 psi

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Pressure Regulation

At the point of connection (POC) At the head At the valve

Sprays Low Pressure

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Donuts formed by poor coverage

Sprays High Pressure

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Misting

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Overhead or Drip

Choose Overhead Spray for bull Large areas of turf replacement ground cover

(ie dymondia Beach Strawberry etc) bull The existing overhead system has good existing

coverage Choose Drip for bull Small oddly shaped planting areas bull Mixing of plants with differing water requirements in

the same valve area

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of Efficient Overhead Spray bull Simple to retrofit existing spray hardware bull Can match precipitation rate of drip bull Simpler to troubleshoot than drip bull May provide better coverage for groundcover

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of Drip Systems bull Drip is the most efficient

irrigation delivery type

bull Reduces weed growth by targeted water application

bull Prevents runoff and erosion

bull Low precipitation rate

bull No trenching means less digging

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of In-Line Drip Emitters

bull Provide consistent precipitation rate throughout line

bull Less prone to clogging and damage than micro spray

bull Easy to install

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Filters

At the head At the valve

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Drip Retrofit Systems bull Replace existing pop-ups with

retrofit such as Rainbird R-1800

bull Use subsurface tubing with emitter valves not micro spray and 14rdquospaghetti lines

bull Cover with mulch

Step 4 Design Irrigation

In-line Drip

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Irrigation Plan bull Create an irrigation plan based on your completed planting

plan and hydrozones bull Select a category of irrigation (rotor drip etchellip) bull Prepare a materials list and fill in spaces on your legend

(components and quantity)

Step 4 Design Irrigation

What is a Controller Program

bull A set of instructions stored in the controller

bull Different irrigation schedules bull Irrigation days ndash how often bull Start times ndash at what time bull Water times ndash how long

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Water Efficient Control Equipment bull Smart Controllers bull Rain and ETo Sensors bull Moisture Sensors

Smart Controllers Moisture Sensors

Rain and ETo Sensors

How much water does your landscape need

hellip It depends

Step 4 Design Irrigation

bull Soil Texture bull Precipitation Rate bull Plant Demand

Irrigation Scheduling Internet BeWaterWisecom

Step 4 Design Irrigation

1 Prepare the site

bull Cut down tall weeds bull Remove woody or invasive plants bull (warm season turf) bull Flag sprinkler heads bull Soak the area with water

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

2 Edging Mounding amp Contouring

bull Make room for the mulch Cut lawn 12 inches away from concrete to 3rdquo below concrete level

bull Create mounds with removed sod by facing turf side down or discard removed sod

bull Grade as needed

Manual ldquoGrubbingrdquo Gas Powered

Sod Cutter

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

3 Ensure Irrigation of Trees and Large plants bull Add bubblers or drip irrigation if needed

In-line drip irrigation can be expanded as tree grows Bubbler Head Drip Irrigation

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

4 Plant Large Plants bull 5 gallon and larger

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

5 Add a weed barrier bull NOT weed cloth (except under rock) bull Newspaper or cardboard bull Overlap by 6-8 inches bull Cover all ground except where

there are plants

Paper amp Cardboard Weed Barrier Do NOT use weed cloth

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Notify your neighbors first

Weed Barrier Newspaper amp Cardboard

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

6 Layer bull 1-2rdquo of compost bull 4-5rdquo of Soil Building Mulch (tree trimmerrsquos chipped etc) bull Pull compost and mulch away from plant crowns and trunks

Timing bull Traditional Allow 3 - 5 months

for composting to complete process then plant

bull Fast Plant before completion by digging through layers

Sheet Mulching

(4rdquo+)

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

bull Rule of thumb for coverage 1 13 Cu Yd covers100 sf 4rdquo depth

Know your Turf Type to Effectively Remove

Turf Type Dormant Season

Active Season

Growth form

Seeds Common Types

Kill Method

Cool Season

Winter

Summer

Small tuffs

Dwarf Tall Fescue (common locally) Perennial Ryegrass Annual Ryegrass Blue Grass

Sheet Mulch

Warm Season

Winter Summer

Creeping Stolons

Bermuda grass Zoysia grass St Augustine Grass Kikuyu grass

Solarization or Chemical Followed by Sheet Mulching

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods bull Herbicides

bull Cannot be killed with Chemicals when dormant bull Spray herbicides when actively growing bull Repeat application

bull Non-toxic herbicide products

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods

bull Complete Sod Removal bull Sod goes to landfill

cannot be recycled

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Contouring for Dry Stream

Step 5 Implementation Contouring

Contouring Landscape Fabric First Cobbles Added

Completed

Step 5 Implementation Sequence

Do It Yourself or Professional Contractor What is right for you bull Tradeoff Cost vs Labor + Time bull Option Be the General Contractor yourself Installation or Repair bull California Landscape Contractors Association (CLCA)

httpwwwclcasandiegoorg bull Certified Irrigation Professional wwwIrrigationorg bull Contractors State License Board (CSLB)

httpwwwcslbcagovConsumers bull YouTube Instructional Videos

Step 6 Maintenance Irrigation

Irrigation Maintenance bull Adjust run time for season

bull 1 Winter bull 2 Fall amp Spring bull 3 Summer

bull Check for leaks and fix leaks promptly bull Flush drip systems and check filters to

reduce clogging bull Adjust sprayheads to prevent

overspray on hardscape

Step 6 Maintenance Plants

Plant Maintenance

bull Amend soil with compost and mulch regularly bull Remove weeds bull Monitor plant health bull Minimize the use of

non- organic chemicals bull Start with a hard spray

of water bull Use insecticidal soap

or other non-toxic pest killer

QUESTIONS

Apply for the WaterSmart Landscape Makeover Series

httplandscapemakeoverwatersmartsdorg Presentation Slides at httpwwwwatersmartsdorgprogramswatersmart-landscape-design-homeowners-workshop

  • Slide Number 1
  • San Diego County Water Authority
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  • Before
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  • Personal Goals
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  • Why Remove Turf
  • Case Study 1
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  • WaterSmart Landscapes
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Design Process Overview
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Implementation Overview
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
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  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
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  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
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  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
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  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
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  • Water Uptake by Plant Roots
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
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  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Observations
  • Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
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  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
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  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
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  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Find Your Sunset Western Zone
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Plant Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
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  • Anatomy of an Irrigation System
  • Slide Number 131
  • Sprays Low Pressure
  • Sprays High Pressure
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Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

bull Mineral

bull Organic

bull Pore Space

Sustainable Soil

bull Soil Food Web bull Organisms build soil bull Encourage them with

proper organic matter moisture oxygen etc

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Soil Food Web

Bacteria

Weeds

Nematodes

Fungi

Worms

Plants

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

bull Mineral

bull Organic

bull Pore Space

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Soil Aggregation bull Created by bacteria fungi and humic acid from organic matter bull Allows water

bull Infiltration percolation bull storage

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Water moves easily through soil with good structure

Soil Aggregation bull Creates soil pores which contain

OWL Oxyen Water Life

bull Purifies runoff water bull Creates water holding

capacity

Water Uptake by Plant Roots

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Organic Matter bull Reverses compaction bull Improves root penetration bull Improves plant success

Remediating Compaction

bull Add organic matter bull Build the health of the soil food web bull By the way hellip ADD ORGANIC MATTER

bull IN the ground Compost for Soil Amendment when planting

bull ON the ground Mulch after planting

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Compost Soil Amendment Mulch IN ground ON ground

Soil Amendment

bull Use compost when planting bull Small particles

usually less than frac14rdquo bull Mix compost with backfill soil

bull 30 most plants bull 15 natives in disturbed soil

bull Available in bags or bulk

Amending Soil with Compost

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Mulch bull Blanket over soil surface bull Continues to feed the soil as it breaks down bull Adds organic matter in areas already planted bull Prevents

bull Erosion bull Evaporation bull Weeds bull Compaction

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Mulch Types bull Longevity Wood chips or Bark bull Soil Building chipped tree trimmings or coarse compost

bull Varied particle sized bull Texture

bull Water passes through bull Holds in place on slopes and in wind

Brush or Composted Mulch Chipped Mulch Blended Mulch

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Mulch Application bull After planting lay 4rdquo layer on top of soil bull Leave open space around plant stem or crown bull Add additional mulch when areas are thin bull Rule of thumb

bull 1 14 CY covers about 100 sq ft at 4rdquo depth

Brush Mulch Chipped Mulch

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

How does your soil handle water bull Organic matter remediates compaction bull Percolation and infiltration effected by

bull Soil texture bull Soil aggregation bull Layers of compaction or rock

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Soil Drainage and Percolation Test (Homeownerrsquos Guide)

Day 1 1 Dig one cubic foot hole (12rdquox12rdquox12rdquo) 2 Fill the hole with water to saturate the soil 3 Let drain overnight

Day 2 1 Lay a stick over the hole 2 Refill the hole with water to the

level of the stick 3 Wait one hour 4 Measure how far the water level has

dropped to determine the infiltration rate per hour

Note Use the soil from the hole to do a worm count amp test the texture of your soil

Homework Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Soil Drainage Field Percolation Test Inches per Hr Drainage Solutions

Less than 1rdquo

Add organics Create mounds Select tolerant plants

1rdquo- 3rdquo

More than 4rdquo

Add organics Create mounds Select tolerant plants

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

First Flush bull First rain after dry period bull Washes off pollutants deposited

during dry period bull Discharge of higher concentrations

of pollutants in early part of a storm (relative to the later part of the storm)

bull 1000 SF roof has bull 372 gallons for 85 24 Hr Storm

at 6 inches of rainfall

bull Soil is important tool for management of First Flush

372 gallons

per 1000 SF 85 Storm

50 CF

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

First Flush Can the polluted water be cleaned

YES Healthy soil breaks down pollutants Can the water be utilized

YES It can be stored in bull Soil bull Rain Barrels bull Cisterns

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

First Seasonal Flush Subsequent Storm Event

Old Town San Diego

Storm Water Requirements for Water Quality Treatment You can be sustainable by incorporating features in your landscape plan such as

bull Rain barrels bull Dry stream beds with basins

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Design Capture Volume (DCV) Impermeable bull Roofs Concrete

Asphalt Grouted Pavers

Semi-permeable bull DG Cobble Gravel

Compacted Soil

Permeable bull Landscape areas

Amended or Mulched Soils

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

non-permeable

semi-permeable

permeable

Design Capture Volume (LID) bull Formula for on-site Design Capture Volume (DCV) for Runoff Factors 85th

percentile 24 Hr Storm

bull DCV = C x d x A x (43560 SFacre x 112 inft) DCV = C x d x A x 3630 conversion from acres to SF and to CF

bull DCV = Design Capture Volume in cubic feet bull C = Runoff Factors

Impermeable 09 Semi- permeable 03 Landscape areas 01

bull d = 85th Percentile Storm average regional 06

bull A = Tributary area in acres bull 43560 SF X 112 is conversion to CF

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

First Flush Techniques bull Keep water on site bull Slow-Store-Spread-Sink

bull Slow down the speed of the flow bull Store in basins bull Spread over wider area bull Sink into healthy soil

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

First Flush Techniques Pitfalls amp Problems

bull Drainage must be at least

5 -10rsquo from buildings and hardscape

bull Expansive clay soil bull Poor percolation

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

First Flush Techniques Dry Stream

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

10rsquo from hardscape

First Flush Techniques Dry Stream

bull Dry Stream

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

bull 10rsquo minimum from hardscape bull Optional permeable landscape fabric beneath rock

First Flush Techniques Rain Barrel bull Install with Diverter to control

overflow bull Be sure to plan for overflow if

not tied to drainage system bull Check WaterSmartSDOrg for

current incentives

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

First Flush Techniques Infiltration Trench

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

10rsquo from hardscape

First Flush Techniques Dry Well

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

10rsquo from hardscape

First Flush Techniques bull What Volume is needed Convert Gallons into Cubic Feet 372 Gallons from 6 Inch Rain Event 372 Gallons 748 = 50 Cubic Feet Depth of Storage Area in Inches = CF of Water divide (SF of Storage Area divide 12) Be aware of setbacks from buildings and impediments such as tree roots

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Observations

Site Observations bull Starting point of a successful design bull Take photos bull Assess existing situation

1 LID Conditions 2 Structural Conditions 3 Design Considerations 4 Growing Conditions

Landscape design and other design areas

bull Similarities bull Same basic elements amp principles

bull Differences bull Three-dimensional bull Living bull Seasonal amp ever changing

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Aesthetics Balance Symmetrical Balance

both sides even or visually identical - a mirror image Formal

Asymmetrical Balance

different-sized elements balance one another by having equal visual weight Informal

SYMMETRICAL BALANCE

ASYMMETRICAL BALANCE

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Proportion

bull Relative size of objects within the composition Large tree can make a house appear smaller

bull Most SoCal homes are out of scale to their lots

Aesthetics Proportion

Plantings may grow out of scale

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Color Most powerful of art elements Establish harmony

bull Soothing low contrast monochromatic cool bull Energizing contrast complimentary warm

SECONDARY COLORS PRIMARY COLORS TERTIARY COLORS

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Color Simple Color Harmony

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Contrast bull Provides interest and impact bull Creates Focal Points and catches the eye bull Contrast plant textures values and colors

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Unity bull Provides cohesive calm bull Repeat plant selections throughout the plan

including both sides of driveway

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Curb Appeal Billboard Effect bull Groups or drifts of plants catch the moving eye bull High contrast bull Simple

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Curb Appeal Path to the door bull Direct line of sight

or visual cues bull Generous path

welcomes guests bull No over grown areas

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Curb Appeal Path to the door bull Direct line of sight

or visual cues bull Generous path

welcomes guests bull No over grown areas

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Plant Functions in Design Climate Mitigation

bull Tradeoffs bull Deciduous Evergreen bull View vs Temperature

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Euphorbia cotinifolia Caribbean Copper Plant

Plant Functions in Design Security bull Thorns as a

deterrent

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Plant Functions in Design Privacy

bull Screen ugly views or create privacy bull Pick a cultivar that doesnrsquot need frequent pruning

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Podocarpus macrophyllus maki Shubby Yew

Pittosporum tenufolium lsquoSilver Sheenrsquo

Explore Design as 2 parts

bull Shaping Spaces bull How will you use the space

bull space arrangement location of major elements bull Design in 3D bull Form follows Function

bull Planting design bull How the space is filled with plants for effective

design

Step 4 Design Functional Design

How will you use your space Is your space an Outdoor Room a Passageway or a Garden

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Outdoor Rooms bull Walls

bull Do NOT need to be solid to create sense of enclosure

bull Floor bull Flagstone DG mulch

or groundcover

bull Ceilings bull can be canopies or arbors

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Passageway bull Way-finding or easy to follow bull Open path for curb appeal bull ldquoPeek-a-viewrdquo for mystery

Step 4 Design Functional Design

View Garden bull Enjoy from a distance bull Treat as a canvas bull Include paths for maintenance amp strolling

Step 4 Design Functional Design

View Garden Borrowed Views

Step 4 Design Functional Design

View Garden Created Views

bull Use an accent feature to create a focal point

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Design in 3D Create vertical dimension with

bull Layered planting

Background 6rsquo+ Middleground 4rsquo+-

Foreground 0-12rdquo

for islands

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function bull How will the space be used

bull What activities will occur there bull Active Uses

cooking eating entertaining sports play pool pets food bull Passive Uses

resting meditation viewing bull Does the current layout ldquoworkrdquo or does it need to

change to be more functional bull Lose the bed lines

bull Donrsquot think of your planting bed as a separate area hellip plan the entire space

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Create a Functional Bubble Plan bull Think

bull How the space could be used NOT how it IS used

bull Will it be an outdoor room garden or pathway

bull Do you want add bull Seating areas bull Pathways through

planting ldquoislandsrdquo bull Meander through your

yardslope with a circular route

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Think outside the box

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Create a Functional Bubble Plan bull Think How the space could be used NOT how it IS used

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Is it an Outdoor Room

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

An Outdoor Room with a dry stream bed

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Is it a Passageway

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Is it a Garden

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape Create a Planting Area Bubble Plan

bull Show basic planting areas bull Locate planting heights of

bull High bull Medium bull Low

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape Complete your Functional Bubble Plan

bull Sketch circulation paths and gathering areas

bull Show planting areas and height Create your Hardscape Plan

bull Check hardscape in place and correct bull Add desired elements

Include bull Hardscape walkways drive walls

patios etc bull Fences and walls bull Elements fountains pots arbors

rocks etc bull Planting areas

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Creating Your Plant Palette bull How to Choose

bull What do you like bull Climate appropriate bull Place appropriate bull Does it fill a design function

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Climate Appropriate Plants Leaves are

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Leathery Small

Silvery Solar tracking

Climate Appropriate Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes Homeownerrsquos Guide and Notebook

bull Mediterranean bull Asian bull Tropical bull Contemporary bull Native bull Shade bull Groundcover options

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Mediterranean

CC BY 20 Karen Roe

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Lavender Rosemary

Olives

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Asian

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Iris douglasiana Dietes African Iris Nandina

Juniperus Juniper

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Tropical

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Lantana Alstroemeria

Strelitzia Bird of Paradise Euphorbia milii Crown of Thorns

Bromeliads

Plumeria

Bougainvillea Geraniums Bird of Paradise

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Contemporary

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Anigozanthos Kangaroo Paw Assorted Succulents

Fire Sticks Kalanchoe thyrisifolia Agave Attenuata

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

California Natives

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Heteromeles arbutifolia Toyon

Romneya coulteri Matilija Poppy

Epilobium California Fushia

Saliva clevelandii Cleveland Sage

A note about Natives hellip WaterSmart Plant Palettes

California Natives bull Adapted for our climate soils bull Provide habitat and attract wildlife

Native plants need

bull Little or no summer water bull Little or no fertilizer bull No pesticides bull Less maintenance

Some native plants are summer deciduous

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Shade Plants for Dry Areas (See Notebook)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Bromeliads Clivia Dianella variegata Schefflera arboricola variegata

Walkable Groundcover Options Dymondia margaretae (Silver Carpet)

Lippia nodiflora (Kurapia)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Flat Green Groundcover Options Fragaria chiloensis (Beach Strawberry)

Achillea millefolium (Yarrow)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Mature Size Plant Research the ldquoFinished Sizerdquo

Agave americana marginata

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Mature Size Plant Pick the right size cultivar for the right place

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Carissa macrocarpa Natal Plum Species lsquoBoxwood Beautyrsquo lsquoGreen Carpetrsquo

8rsquo x 8rsquo 2rsquo x 2rsquo 1rsquo ndash 1 frac12rsquo x 4rsquo

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Growing Conditions Exposure

bull Soil type bull Drainage

Full Shade Full Sun

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Water Requirements Water Use Landscape Coefficient of Landscape Species WUCOLS South Coastal South Inland

Plant Search httpucanredusitesWUCOLSPlant_Search_Instructions

Escondido Rancho Bernardo San Marcos Poway Lakeside Ramona

San Diego Chula Vista Del Mar La Jolla Carlsbad Oceanside Vista El Cajon

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant

WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant

Sunset Western Garden Book Specific Plant Info bull Water usage bull Mature Size bull Cultivars bull Growing conditions

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Find Your Sunset Western Zone Zone 24

bull Mild maritime climate mild winters cool summers rarely freezes

Zone 23 bull Warmer than Zone 24

usually frost-free Zone 21

bull A mix of maritime amp continental influence colder in winter

httpwwwsunsetcomgardenclimate-zonessunset-climate-zone-san-diego-area-00418000067314

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant Sunset Western Garden Book Specific Plant Info bull Water usage bull Mature Size bull Cultivars bull Growing requirements

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Explore Design as 2 parts Physical site design

bull How the space is arranged location of major elements

Planting design and placement bull How the space is filled with plants for effective design

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Putting It Together Size your plants bull Draw at Mature Size to match Bubble Diagram bull Avoid overplanting bull Allow room to grow bull Understand you may

need to edit and thin later

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Putting It Together Hydrozoning bull Group plants with like water needs together

according to irrigation zone bull Do not put water needy plants next to low-water

plants bull Research

bull Water Use Classification of Landscape Species (WUCOLS) rating

bull Plant palettes bull Sunset Western

Step 4 Design Plant Placement

Remember Drawing in Scale Accurate proportion using a standard measurement to represent one foot

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale bull Determine the mature size of the plant bull Use the mature size bull Find appropriate circle

on template

bull Example bull Bush is 3rsquo at maturity bull In 14 scale use 34rdquo

diameter circle

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale bull Pencil in the plants for your space bull At 14rdquo scale = 1rsquo- 0rdquo

bull 3rsquo diameter shrub drawn as 34rdquo diameter circle

bull 12rsquo canopy tree drawn as 3rdquo diameter circle

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Anatomy of an Irrigation System

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Pressure Test bull Use meter on last head on valve

bull Range should be between 25 psi and 40 psi

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Pressure Regulation

At the point of connection (POC) At the head At the valve

Sprays Low Pressure

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Donuts formed by poor coverage

Sprays High Pressure

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Misting

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Overhead or Drip

Choose Overhead Spray for bull Large areas of turf replacement ground cover

(ie dymondia Beach Strawberry etc) bull The existing overhead system has good existing

coverage Choose Drip for bull Small oddly shaped planting areas bull Mixing of plants with differing water requirements in

the same valve area

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of Efficient Overhead Spray bull Simple to retrofit existing spray hardware bull Can match precipitation rate of drip bull Simpler to troubleshoot than drip bull May provide better coverage for groundcover

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of Drip Systems bull Drip is the most efficient

irrigation delivery type

bull Reduces weed growth by targeted water application

bull Prevents runoff and erosion

bull Low precipitation rate

bull No trenching means less digging

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of In-Line Drip Emitters

bull Provide consistent precipitation rate throughout line

bull Less prone to clogging and damage than micro spray

bull Easy to install

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Filters

At the head At the valve

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Drip Retrofit Systems bull Replace existing pop-ups with

retrofit such as Rainbird R-1800

bull Use subsurface tubing with emitter valves not micro spray and 14rdquospaghetti lines

bull Cover with mulch

Step 4 Design Irrigation

In-line Drip

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Irrigation Plan bull Create an irrigation plan based on your completed planting

plan and hydrozones bull Select a category of irrigation (rotor drip etchellip) bull Prepare a materials list and fill in spaces on your legend

(components and quantity)

Step 4 Design Irrigation

What is a Controller Program

bull A set of instructions stored in the controller

bull Different irrigation schedules bull Irrigation days ndash how often bull Start times ndash at what time bull Water times ndash how long

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Water Efficient Control Equipment bull Smart Controllers bull Rain and ETo Sensors bull Moisture Sensors

Smart Controllers Moisture Sensors

Rain and ETo Sensors

How much water does your landscape need

hellip It depends

Step 4 Design Irrigation

bull Soil Texture bull Precipitation Rate bull Plant Demand

Irrigation Scheduling Internet BeWaterWisecom

Step 4 Design Irrigation

1 Prepare the site

bull Cut down tall weeds bull Remove woody or invasive plants bull (warm season turf) bull Flag sprinkler heads bull Soak the area with water

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

2 Edging Mounding amp Contouring

bull Make room for the mulch Cut lawn 12 inches away from concrete to 3rdquo below concrete level

bull Create mounds with removed sod by facing turf side down or discard removed sod

bull Grade as needed

Manual ldquoGrubbingrdquo Gas Powered

Sod Cutter

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

3 Ensure Irrigation of Trees and Large plants bull Add bubblers or drip irrigation if needed

In-line drip irrigation can be expanded as tree grows Bubbler Head Drip Irrigation

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

4 Plant Large Plants bull 5 gallon and larger

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

5 Add a weed barrier bull NOT weed cloth (except under rock) bull Newspaper or cardboard bull Overlap by 6-8 inches bull Cover all ground except where

there are plants

Paper amp Cardboard Weed Barrier Do NOT use weed cloth

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Notify your neighbors first

Weed Barrier Newspaper amp Cardboard

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

6 Layer bull 1-2rdquo of compost bull 4-5rdquo of Soil Building Mulch (tree trimmerrsquos chipped etc) bull Pull compost and mulch away from plant crowns and trunks

Timing bull Traditional Allow 3 - 5 months

for composting to complete process then plant

bull Fast Plant before completion by digging through layers

Sheet Mulching

(4rdquo+)

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

bull Rule of thumb for coverage 1 13 Cu Yd covers100 sf 4rdquo depth

Know your Turf Type to Effectively Remove

Turf Type Dormant Season

Active Season

Growth form

Seeds Common Types

Kill Method

Cool Season

Winter

Summer

Small tuffs

Dwarf Tall Fescue (common locally) Perennial Ryegrass Annual Ryegrass Blue Grass

Sheet Mulch

Warm Season

Winter Summer

Creeping Stolons

Bermuda grass Zoysia grass St Augustine Grass Kikuyu grass

Solarization or Chemical Followed by Sheet Mulching

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods bull Herbicides

bull Cannot be killed with Chemicals when dormant bull Spray herbicides when actively growing bull Repeat application

bull Non-toxic herbicide products

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods

bull Complete Sod Removal bull Sod goes to landfill

cannot be recycled

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Contouring for Dry Stream

Step 5 Implementation Contouring

Contouring Landscape Fabric First Cobbles Added

Completed

Step 5 Implementation Sequence

Do It Yourself or Professional Contractor What is right for you bull Tradeoff Cost vs Labor + Time bull Option Be the General Contractor yourself Installation or Repair bull California Landscape Contractors Association (CLCA)

httpwwwclcasandiegoorg bull Certified Irrigation Professional wwwIrrigationorg bull Contractors State License Board (CSLB)

httpwwwcslbcagovConsumers bull YouTube Instructional Videos

Step 6 Maintenance Irrigation

Irrigation Maintenance bull Adjust run time for season

bull 1 Winter bull 2 Fall amp Spring bull 3 Summer

bull Check for leaks and fix leaks promptly bull Flush drip systems and check filters to

reduce clogging bull Adjust sprayheads to prevent

overspray on hardscape

Step 6 Maintenance Plants

Plant Maintenance

bull Amend soil with compost and mulch regularly bull Remove weeds bull Monitor plant health bull Minimize the use of

non- organic chemicals bull Start with a hard spray

of water bull Use insecticidal soap

or other non-toxic pest killer

QUESTIONS

Apply for the WaterSmart Landscape Makeover Series

httplandscapemakeoverwatersmartsdorg Presentation Slides at httpwwwwatersmartsdorgprogramswatersmart-landscape-design-homeowners-workshop

  • Slide Number 1
  • San Diego County Water Authority
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  • Before
  • After
  • Personal Goals
  • Slide Number 11
  • Why Remove Turf
  • Case Study 1
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  • WaterSmart Landscapes
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Design Process Overview
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Implementation Overview
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
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  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
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  • Water Uptake by Plant Roots
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
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  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
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  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Observations
  • Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
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  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
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  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Find Your Sunset Western Zone
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Plant Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Anatomy of an Irrigation System
  • Slide Number 131
  • Sprays Low Pressure
  • Sprays High Pressure
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Page 43: WaterSmart Landscape DESIGN FOR HOMEOWNERS · WaterSmart Landscape . DESIGN FOR HOMEOWNERS . Brought to you by the San Diego County Water Authority . ... Case Study 1. After: Approximately

Sustainable Soil

bull Soil Food Web bull Organisms build soil bull Encourage them with

proper organic matter moisture oxygen etc

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Soil Food Web

Bacteria

Weeds

Nematodes

Fungi

Worms

Plants

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

bull Mineral

bull Organic

bull Pore Space

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Soil Aggregation bull Created by bacteria fungi and humic acid from organic matter bull Allows water

bull Infiltration percolation bull storage

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Water moves easily through soil with good structure

Soil Aggregation bull Creates soil pores which contain

OWL Oxyen Water Life

bull Purifies runoff water bull Creates water holding

capacity

Water Uptake by Plant Roots

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Organic Matter bull Reverses compaction bull Improves root penetration bull Improves plant success

Remediating Compaction

bull Add organic matter bull Build the health of the soil food web bull By the way hellip ADD ORGANIC MATTER

bull IN the ground Compost for Soil Amendment when planting

bull ON the ground Mulch after planting

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Compost Soil Amendment Mulch IN ground ON ground

Soil Amendment

bull Use compost when planting bull Small particles

usually less than frac14rdquo bull Mix compost with backfill soil

bull 30 most plants bull 15 natives in disturbed soil

bull Available in bags or bulk

Amending Soil with Compost

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Mulch bull Blanket over soil surface bull Continues to feed the soil as it breaks down bull Adds organic matter in areas already planted bull Prevents

bull Erosion bull Evaporation bull Weeds bull Compaction

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Mulch Types bull Longevity Wood chips or Bark bull Soil Building chipped tree trimmings or coarse compost

bull Varied particle sized bull Texture

bull Water passes through bull Holds in place on slopes and in wind

Brush or Composted Mulch Chipped Mulch Blended Mulch

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Mulch Application bull After planting lay 4rdquo layer on top of soil bull Leave open space around plant stem or crown bull Add additional mulch when areas are thin bull Rule of thumb

bull 1 14 CY covers about 100 sq ft at 4rdquo depth

Brush Mulch Chipped Mulch

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

How does your soil handle water bull Organic matter remediates compaction bull Percolation and infiltration effected by

bull Soil texture bull Soil aggregation bull Layers of compaction or rock

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Soil Drainage and Percolation Test (Homeownerrsquos Guide)

Day 1 1 Dig one cubic foot hole (12rdquox12rdquox12rdquo) 2 Fill the hole with water to saturate the soil 3 Let drain overnight

Day 2 1 Lay a stick over the hole 2 Refill the hole with water to the

level of the stick 3 Wait one hour 4 Measure how far the water level has

dropped to determine the infiltration rate per hour

Note Use the soil from the hole to do a worm count amp test the texture of your soil

Homework Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Soil Drainage Field Percolation Test Inches per Hr Drainage Solutions

Less than 1rdquo

Add organics Create mounds Select tolerant plants

1rdquo- 3rdquo

More than 4rdquo

Add organics Create mounds Select tolerant plants

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

First Flush bull First rain after dry period bull Washes off pollutants deposited

during dry period bull Discharge of higher concentrations

of pollutants in early part of a storm (relative to the later part of the storm)

bull 1000 SF roof has bull 372 gallons for 85 24 Hr Storm

at 6 inches of rainfall

bull Soil is important tool for management of First Flush

372 gallons

per 1000 SF 85 Storm

50 CF

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

First Flush Can the polluted water be cleaned

YES Healthy soil breaks down pollutants Can the water be utilized

YES It can be stored in bull Soil bull Rain Barrels bull Cisterns

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

First Seasonal Flush Subsequent Storm Event

Old Town San Diego

Storm Water Requirements for Water Quality Treatment You can be sustainable by incorporating features in your landscape plan such as

bull Rain barrels bull Dry stream beds with basins

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Design Capture Volume (DCV) Impermeable bull Roofs Concrete

Asphalt Grouted Pavers

Semi-permeable bull DG Cobble Gravel

Compacted Soil

Permeable bull Landscape areas

Amended or Mulched Soils

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

non-permeable

semi-permeable

permeable

Design Capture Volume (LID) bull Formula for on-site Design Capture Volume (DCV) for Runoff Factors 85th

percentile 24 Hr Storm

bull DCV = C x d x A x (43560 SFacre x 112 inft) DCV = C x d x A x 3630 conversion from acres to SF and to CF

bull DCV = Design Capture Volume in cubic feet bull C = Runoff Factors

Impermeable 09 Semi- permeable 03 Landscape areas 01

bull d = 85th Percentile Storm average regional 06

bull A = Tributary area in acres bull 43560 SF X 112 is conversion to CF

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

First Flush Techniques bull Keep water on site bull Slow-Store-Spread-Sink

bull Slow down the speed of the flow bull Store in basins bull Spread over wider area bull Sink into healthy soil

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

First Flush Techniques Pitfalls amp Problems

bull Drainage must be at least

5 -10rsquo from buildings and hardscape

bull Expansive clay soil bull Poor percolation

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

First Flush Techniques Dry Stream

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

10rsquo from hardscape

First Flush Techniques Dry Stream

bull Dry Stream

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

bull 10rsquo minimum from hardscape bull Optional permeable landscape fabric beneath rock

First Flush Techniques Rain Barrel bull Install with Diverter to control

overflow bull Be sure to plan for overflow if

not tied to drainage system bull Check WaterSmartSDOrg for

current incentives

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

First Flush Techniques Infiltration Trench

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

10rsquo from hardscape

First Flush Techniques Dry Well

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

10rsquo from hardscape

First Flush Techniques bull What Volume is needed Convert Gallons into Cubic Feet 372 Gallons from 6 Inch Rain Event 372 Gallons 748 = 50 Cubic Feet Depth of Storage Area in Inches = CF of Water divide (SF of Storage Area divide 12) Be aware of setbacks from buildings and impediments such as tree roots

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Observations

Site Observations bull Starting point of a successful design bull Take photos bull Assess existing situation

1 LID Conditions 2 Structural Conditions 3 Design Considerations 4 Growing Conditions

Landscape design and other design areas

bull Similarities bull Same basic elements amp principles

bull Differences bull Three-dimensional bull Living bull Seasonal amp ever changing

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Aesthetics Balance Symmetrical Balance

both sides even or visually identical - a mirror image Formal

Asymmetrical Balance

different-sized elements balance one another by having equal visual weight Informal

SYMMETRICAL BALANCE

ASYMMETRICAL BALANCE

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Proportion

bull Relative size of objects within the composition Large tree can make a house appear smaller

bull Most SoCal homes are out of scale to their lots

Aesthetics Proportion

Plantings may grow out of scale

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Color Most powerful of art elements Establish harmony

bull Soothing low contrast monochromatic cool bull Energizing contrast complimentary warm

SECONDARY COLORS PRIMARY COLORS TERTIARY COLORS

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Color Simple Color Harmony

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Contrast bull Provides interest and impact bull Creates Focal Points and catches the eye bull Contrast plant textures values and colors

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Unity bull Provides cohesive calm bull Repeat plant selections throughout the plan

including both sides of driveway

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Curb Appeal Billboard Effect bull Groups or drifts of plants catch the moving eye bull High contrast bull Simple

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Curb Appeal Path to the door bull Direct line of sight

or visual cues bull Generous path

welcomes guests bull No over grown areas

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Curb Appeal Path to the door bull Direct line of sight

or visual cues bull Generous path

welcomes guests bull No over grown areas

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Plant Functions in Design Climate Mitigation

bull Tradeoffs bull Deciduous Evergreen bull View vs Temperature

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Euphorbia cotinifolia Caribbean Copper Plant

Plant Functions in Design Security bull Thorns as a

deterrent

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Plant Functions in Design Privacy

bull Screen ugly views or create privacy bull Pick a cultivar that doesnrsquot need frequent pruning

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Podocarpus macrophyllus maki Shubby Yew

Pittosporum tenufolium lsquoSilver Sheenrsquo

Explore Design as 2 parts

bull Shaping Spaces bull How will you use the space

bull space arrangement location of major elements bull Design in 3D bull Form follows Function

bull Planting design bull How the space is filled with plants for effective

design

Step 4 Design Functional Design

How will you use your space Is your space an Outdoor Room a Passageway or a Garden

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Outdoor Rooms bull Walls

bull Do NOT need to be solid to create sense of enclosure

bull Floor bull Flagstone DG mulch

or groundcover

bull Ceilings bull can be canopies or arbors

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Passageway bull Way-finding or easy to follow bull Open path for curb appeal bull ldquoPeek-a-viewrdquo for mystery

Step 4 Design Functional Design

View Garden bull Enjoy from a distance bull Treat as a canvas bull Include paths for maintenance amp strolling

Step 4 Design Functional Design

View Garden Borrowed Views

Step 4 Design Functional Design

View Garden Created Views

bull Use an accent feature to create a focal point

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Design in 3D Create vertical dimension with

bull Layered planting

Background 6rsquo+ Middleground 4rsquo+-

Foreground 0-12rdquo

for islands

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function bull How will the space be used

bull What activities will occur there bull Active Uses

cooking eating entertaining sports play pool pets food bull Passive Uses

resting meditation viewing bull Does the current layout ldquoworkrdquo or does it need to

change to be more functional bull Lose the bed lines

bull Donrsquot think of your planting bed as a separate area hellip plan the entire space

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Create a Functional Bubble Plan bull Think

bull How the space could be used NOT how it IS used

bull Will it be an outdoor room garden or pathway

bull Do you want add bull Seating areas bull Pathways through

planting ldquoislandsrdquo bull Meander through your

yardslope with a circular route

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Think outside the box

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Create a Functional Bubble Plan bull Think How the space could be used NOT how it IS used

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Is it an Outdoor Room

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

An Outdoor Room with a dry stream bed

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Is it a Passageway

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Is it a Garden

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape Create a Planting Area Bubble Plan

bull Show basic planting areas bull Locate planting heights of

bull High bull Medium bull Low

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape Complete your Functional Bubble Plan

bull Sketch circulation paths and gathering areas

bull Show planting areas and height Create your Hardscape Plan

bull Check hardscape in place and correct bull Add desired elements

Include bull Hardscape walkways drive walls

patios etc bull Fences and walls bull Elements fountains pots arbors

rocks etc bull Planting areas

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Creating Your Plant Palette bull How to Choose

bull What do you like bull Climate appropriate bull Place appropriate bull Does it fill a design function

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Climate Appropriate Plants Leaves are

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Leathery Small

Silvery Solar tracking

Climate Appropriate Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes Homeownerrsquos Guide and Notebook

bull Mediterranean bull Asian bull Tropical bull Contemporary bull Native bull Shade bull Groundcover options

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Mediterranean

CC BY 20 Karen Roe

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Lavender Rosemary

Olives

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Asian

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Iris douglasiana Dietes African Iris Nandina

Juniperus Juniper

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Tropical

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Lantana Alstroemeria

Strelitzia Bird of Paradise Euphorbia milii Crown of Thorns

Bromeliads

Plumeria

Bougainvillea Geraniums Bird of Paradise

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Contemporary

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Anigozanthos Kangaroo Paw Assorted Succulents

Fire Sticks Kalanchoe thyrisifolia Agave Attenuata

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

California Natives

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Heteromeles arbutifolia Toyon

Romneya coulteri Matilija Poppy

Epilobium California Fushia

Saliva clevelandii Cleveland Sage

A note about Natives hellip WaterSmart Plant Palettes

California Natives bull Adapted for our climate soils bull Provide habitat and attract wildlife

Native plants need

bull Little or no summer water bull Little or no fertilizer bull No pesticides bull Less maintenance

Some native plants are summer deciduous

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Shade Plants for Dry Areas (See Notebook)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Bromeliads Clivia Dianella variegata Schefflera arboricola variegata

Walkable Groundcover Options Dymondia margaretae (Silver Carpet)

Lippia nodiflora (Kurapia)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Flat Green Groundcover Options Fragaria chiloensis (Beach Strawberry)

Achillea millefolium (Yarrow)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Mature Size Plant Research the ldquoFinished Sizerdquo

Agave americana marginata

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Mature Size Plant Pick the right size cultivar for the right place

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Carissa macrocarpa Natal Plum Species lsquoBoxwood Beautyrsquo lsquoGreen Carpetrsquo

8rsquo x 8rsquo 2rsquo x 2rsquo 1rsquo ndash 1 frac12rsquo x 4rsquo

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Growing Conditions Exposure

bull Soil type bull Drainage

Full Shade Full Sun

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Water Requirements Water Use Landscape Coefficient of Landscape Species WUCOLS South Coastal South Inland

Plant Search httpucanredusitesWUCOLSPlant_Search_Instructions

Escondido Rancho Bernardo San Marcos Poway Lakeside Ramona

San Diego Chula Vista Del Mar La Jolla Carlsbad Oceanside Vista El Cajon

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant

WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant

Sunset Western Garden Book Specific Plant Info bull Water usage bull Mature Size bull Cultivars bull Growing conditions

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Find Your Sunset Western Zone Zone 24

bull Mild maritime climate mild winters cool summers rarely freezes

Zone 23 bull Warmer than Zone 24

usually frost-free Zone 21

bull A mix of maritime amp continental influence colder in winter

httpwwwsunsetcomgardenclimate-zonessunset-climate-zone-san-diego-area-00418000067314

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant Sunset Western Garden Book Specific Plant Info bull Water usage bull Mature Size bull Cultivars bull Growing requirements

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Explore Design as 2 parts Physical site design

bull How the space is arranged location of major elements

Planting design and placement bull How the space is filled with plants for effective design

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Putting It Together Size your plants bull Draw at Mature Size to match Bubble Diagram bull Avoid overplanting bull Allow room to grow bull Understand you may

need to edit and thin later

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Putting It Together Hydrozoning bull Group plants with like water needs together

according to irrigation zone bull Do not put water needy plants next to low-water

plants bull Research

bull Water Use Classification of Landscape Species (WUCOLS) rating

bull Plant palettes bull Sunset Western

Step 4 Design Plant Placement

Remember Drawing in Scale Accurate proportion using a standard measurement to represent one foot

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale bull Determine the mature size of the plant bull Use the mature size bull Find appropriate circle

on template

bull Example bull Bush is 3rsquo at maturity bull In 14 scale use 34rdquo

diameter circle

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale bull Pencil in the plants for your space bull At 14rdquo scale = 1rsquo- 0rdquo

bull 3rsquo diameter shrub drawn as 34rdquo diameter circle

bull 12rsquo canopy tree drawn as 3rdquo diameter circle

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Anatomy of an Irrigation System

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Pressure Test bull Use meter on last head on valve

bull Range should be between 25 psi and 40 psi

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Pressure Regulation

At the point of connection (POC) At the head At the valve

Sprays Low Pressure

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Donuts formed by poor coverage

Sprays High Pressure

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Misting

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Overhead or Drip

Choose Overhead Spray for bull Large areas of turf replacement ground cover

(ie dymondia Beach Strawberry etc) bull The existing overhead system has good existing

coverage Choose Drip for bull Small oddly shaped planting areas bull Mixing of plants with differing water requirements in

the same valve area

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of Efficient Overhead Spray bull Simple to retrofit existing spray hardware bull Can match precipitation rate of drip bull Simpler to troubleshoot than drip bull May provide better coverage for groundcover

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of Drip Systems bull Drip is the most efficient

irrigation delivery type

bull Reduces weed growth by targeted water application

bull Prevents runoff and erosion

bull Low precipitation rate

bull No trenching means less digging

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of In-Line Drip Emitters

bull Provide consistent precipitation rate throughout line

bull Less prone to clogging and damage than micro spray

bull Easy to install

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Filters

At the head At the valve

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Drip Retrofit Systems bull Replace existing pop-ups with

retrofit such as Rainbird R-1800

bull Use subsurface tubing with emitter valves not micro spray and 14rdquospaghetti lines

bull Cover with mulch

Step 4 Design Irrigation

In-line Drip

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Irrigation Plan bull Create an irrigation plan based on your completed planting

plan and hydrozones bull Select a category of irrigation (rotor drip etchellip) bull Prepare a materials list and fill in spaces on your legend

(components and quantity)

Step 4 Design Irrigation

What is a Controller Program

bull A set of instructions stored in the controller

bull Different irrigation schedules bull Irrigation days ndash how often bull Start times ndash at what time bull Water times ndash how long

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Water Efficient Control Equipment bull Smart Controllers bull Rain and ETo Sensors bull Moisture Sensors

Smart Controllers Moisture Sensors

Rain and ETo Sensors

How much water does your landscape need

hellip It depends

Step 4 Design Irrigation

bull Soil Texture bull Precipitation Rate bull Plant Demand

Irrigation Scheduling Internet BeWaterWisecom

Step 4 Design Irrigation

1 Prepare the site

bull Cut down tall weeds bull Remove woody or invasive plants bull (warm season turf) bull Flag sprinkler heads bull Soak the area with water

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

2 Edging Mounding amp Contouring

bull Make room for the mulch Cut lawn 12 inches away from concrete to 3rdquo below concrete level

bull Create mounds with removed sod by facing turf side down or discard removed sod

bull Grade as needed

Manual ldquoGrubbingrdquo Gas Powered

Sod Cutter

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

3 Ensure Irrigation of Trees and Large plants bull Add bubblers or drip irrigation if needed

In-line drip irrigation can be expanded as tree grows Bubbler Head Drip Irrigation

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

4 Plant Large Plants bull 5 gallon and larger

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

5 Add a weed barrier bull NOT weed cloth (except under rock) bull Newspaper or cardboard bull Overlap by 6-8 inches bull Cover all ground except where

there are plants

Paper amp Cardboard Weed Barrier Do NOT use weed cloth

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Notify your neighbors first

Weed Barrier Newspaper amp Cardboard

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

6 Layer bull 1-2rdquo of compost bull 4-5rdquo of Soil Building Mulch (tree trimmerrsquos chipped etc) bull Pull compost and mulch away from plant crowns and trunks

Timing bull Traditional Allow 3 - 5 months

for composting to complete process then plant

bull Fast Plant before completion by digging through layers

Sheet Mulching

(4rdquo+)

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

bull Rule of thumb for coverage 1 13 Cu Yd covers100 sf 4rdquo depth

Know your Turf Type to Effectively Remove

Turf Type Dormant Season

Active Season

Growth form

Seeds Common Types

Kill Method

Cool Season

Winter

Summer

Small tuffs

Dwarf Tall Fescue (common locally) Perennial Ryegrass Annual Ryegrass Blue Grass

Sheet Mulch

Warm Season

Winter Summer

Creeping Stolons

Bermuda grass Zoysia grass St Augustine Grass Kikuyu grass

Solarization or Chemical Followed by Sheet Mulching

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods bull Herbicides

bull Cannot be killed with Chemicals when dormant bull Spray herbicides when actively growing bull Repeat application

bull Non-toxic herbicide products

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods

bull Complete Sod Removal bull Sod goes to landfill

cannot be recycled

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Contouring for Dry Stream

Step 5 Implementation Contouring

Contouring Landscape Fabric First Cobbles Added

Completed

Step 5 Implementation Sequence

Do It Yourself or Professional Contractor What is right for you bull Tradeoff Cost vs Labor + Time bull Option Be the General Contractor yourself Installation or Repair bull California Landscape Contractors Association (CLCA)

httpwwwclcasandiegoorg bull Certified Irrigation Professional wwwIrrigationorg bull Contractors State License Board (CSLB)

httpwwwcslbcagovConsumers bull YouTube Instructional Videos

Step 6 Maintenance Irrigation

Irrigation Maintenance bull Adjust run time for season

bull 1 Winter bull 2 Fall amp Spring bull 3 Summer

bull Check for leaks and fix leaks promptly bull Flush drip systems and check filters to

reduce clogging bull Adjust sprayheads to prevent

overspray on hardscape

Step 6 Maintenance Plants

Plant Maintenance

bull Amend soil with compost and mulch regularly bull Remove weeds bull Monitor plant health bull Minimize the use of

non- organic chemicals bull Start with a hard spray

of water bull Use insecticidal soap

or other non-toxic pest killer

QUESTIONS

Apply for the WaterSmart Landscape Makeover Series

httplandscapemakeoverwatersmartsdorg Presentation Slides at httpwwwwatersmartsdorgprogramswatersmart-landscape-design-homeowners-workshop

  • Slide Number 1
  • San Diego County Water Authority
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  • Before
  • After
  • Personal Goals
  • Slide Number 11
  • Why Remove Turf
  • Case Study 1
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  • WaterSmart Landscapes
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Design Process Overview
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Implementation Overview
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
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  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
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  • Water Uptake by Plant Roots
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
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  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Observations
  • Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
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  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
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  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Find Your Sunset Western Zone
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Plant Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Anatomy of an Irrigation System
  • Slide Number 131
  • Sprays Low Pressure
  • Sprays High Pressure
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Page 44: WaterSmart Landscape DESIGN FOR HOMEOWNERS · WaterSmart Landscape . DESIGN FOR HOMEOWNERS . Brought to you by the San Diego County Water Authority . ... Case Study 1. After: Approximately

Soil Food Web

Bacteria

Weeds

Nematodes

Fungi

Worms

Plants

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

bull Mineral

bull Organic

bull Pore Space

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Soil Aggregation bull Created by bacteria fungi and humic acid from organic matter bull Allows water

bull Infiltration percolation bull storage

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Water moves easily through soil with good structure

Soil Aggregation bull Creates soil pores which contain

OWL Oxyen Water Life

bull Purifies runoff water bull Creates water holding

capacity

Water Uptake by Plant Roots

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Organic Matter bull Reverses compaction bull Improves root penetration bull Improves plant success

Remediating Compaction

bull Add organic matter bull Build the health of the soil food web bull By the way hellip ADD ORGANIC MATTER

bull IN the ground Compost for Soil Amendment when planting

bull ON the ground Mulch after planting

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Compost Soil Amendment Mulch IN ground ON ground

Soil Amendment

bull Use compost when planting bull Small particles

usually less than frac14rdquo bull Mix compost with backfill soil

bull 30 most plants bull 15 natives in disturbed soil

bull Available in bags or bulk

Amending Soil with Compost

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Mulch bull Blanket over soil surface bull Continues to feed the soil as it breaks down bull Adds organic matter in areas already planted bull Prevents

bull Erosion bull Evaporation bull Weeds bull Compaction

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Mulch Types bull Longevity Wood chips or Bark bull Soil Building chipped tree trimmings or coarse compost

bull Varied particle sized bull Texture

bull Water passes through bull Holds in place on slopes and in wind

Brush or Composted Mulch Chipped Mulch Blended Mulch

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Mulch Application bull After planting lay 4rdquo layer on top of soil bull Leave open space around plant stem or crown bull Add additional mulch when areas are thin bull Rule of thumb

bull 1 14 CY covers about 100 sq ft at 4rdquo depth

Brush Mulch Chipped Mulch

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

How does your soil handle water bull Organic matter remediates compaction bull Percolation and infiltration effected by

bull Soil texture bull Soil aggregation bull Layers of compaction or rock

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Soil Drainage and Percolation Test (Homeownerrsquos Guide)

Day 1 1 Dig one cubic foot hole (12rdquox12rdquox12rdquo) 2 Fill the hole with water to saturate the soil 3 Let drain overnight

Day 2 1 Lay a stick over the hole 2 Refill the hole with water to the

level of the stick 3 Wait one hour 4 Measure how far the water level has

dropped to determine the infiltration rate per hour

Note Use the soil from the hole to do a worm count amp test the texture of your soil

Homework Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Soil Drainage Field Percolation Test Inches per Hr Drainage Solutions

Less than 1rdquo

Add organics Create mounds Select tolerant plants

1rdquo- 3rdquo

More than 4rdquo

Add organics Create mounds Select tolerant plants

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

First Flush bull First rain after dry period bull Washes off pollutants deposited

during dry period bull Discharge of higher concentrations

of pollutants in early part of a storm (relative to the later part of the storm)

bull 1000 SF roof has bull 372 gallons for 85 24 Hr Storm

at 6 inches of rainfall

bull Soil is important tool for management of First Flush

372 gallons

per 1000 SF 85 Storm

50 CF

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

First Flush Can the polluted water be cleaned

YES Healthy soil breaks down pollutants Can the water be utilized

YES It can be stored in bull Soil bull Rain Barrels bull Cisterns

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

First Seasonal Flush Subsequent Storm Event

Old Town San Diego

Storm Water Requirements for Water Quality Treatment You can be sustainable by incorporating features in your landscape plan such as

bull Rain barrels bull Dry stream beds with basins

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Design Capture Volume (DCV) Impermeable bull Roofs Concrete

Asphalt Grouted Pavers

Semi-permeable bull DG Cobble Gravel

Compacted Soil

Permeable bull Landscape areas

Amended or Mulched Soils

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

non-permeable

semi-permeable

permeable

Design Capture Volume (LID) bull Formula for on-site Design Capture Volume (DCV) for Runoff Factors 85th

percentile 24 Hr Storm

bull DCV = C x d x A x (43560 SFacre x 112 inft) DCV = C x d x A x 3630 conversion from acres to SF and to CF

bull DCV = Design Capture Volume in cubic feet bull C = Runoff Factors

Impermeable 09 Semi- permeable 03 Landscape areas 01

bull d = 85th Percentile Storm average regional 06

bull A = Tributary area in acres bull 43560 SF X 112 is conversion to CF

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

First Flush Techniques bull Keep water on site bull Slow-Store-Spread-Sink

bull Slow down the speed of the flow bull Store in basins bull Spread over wider area bull Sink into healthy soil

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

First Flush Techniques Pitfalls amp Problems

bull Drainage must be at least

5 -10rsquo from buildings and hardscape

bull Expansive clay soil bull Poor percolation

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

First Flush Techniques Dry Stream

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

10rsquo from hardscape

First Flush Techniques Dry Stream

bull Dry Stream

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

bull 10rsquo minimum from hardscape bull Optional permeable landscape fabric beneath rock

First Flush Techniques Rain Barrel bull Install with Diverter to control

overflow bull Be sure to plan for overflow if

not tied to drainage system bull Check WaterSmartSDOrg for

current incentives

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

First Flush Techniques Infiltration Trench

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

10rsquo from hardscape

First Flush Techniques Dry Well

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

10rsquo from hardscape

First Flush Techniques bull What Volume is needed Convert Gallons into Cubic Feet 372 Gallons from 6 Inch Rain Event 372 Gallons 748 = 50 Cubic Feet Depth of Storage Area in Inches = CF of Water divide (SF of Storage Area divide 12) Be aware of setbacks from buildings and impediments such as tree roots

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Observations

Site Observations bull Starting point of a successful design bull Take photos bull Assess existing situation

1 LID Conditions 2 Structural Conditions 3 Design Considerations 4 Growing Conditions

Landscape design and other design areas

bull Similarities bull Same basic elements amp principles

bull Differences bull Three-dimensional bull Living bull Seasonal amp ever changing

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Aesthetics Balance Symmetrical Balance

both sides even or visually identical - a mirror image Formal

Asymmetrical Balance

different-sized elements balance one another by having equal visual weight Informal

SYMMETRICAL BALANCE

ASYMMETRICAL BALANCE

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Proportion

bull Relative size of objects within the composition Large tree can make a house appear smaller

bull Most SoCal homes are out of scale to their lots

Aesthetics Proportion

Plantings may grow out of scale

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Color Most powerful of art elements Establish harmony

bull Soothing low contrast monochromatic cool bull Energizing contrast complimentary warm

SECONDARY COLORS PRIMARY COLORS TERTIARY COLORS

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Color Simple Color Harmony

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Contrast bull Provides interest and impact bull Creates Focal Points and catches the eye bull Contrast plant textures values and colors

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Unity bull Provides cohesive calm bull Repeat plant selections throughout the plan

including both sides of driveway

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Curb Appeal Billboard Effect bull Groups or drifts of plants catch the moving eye bull High contrast bull Simple

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Curb Appeal Path to the door bull Direct line of sight

or visual cues bull Generous path

welcomes guests bull No over grown areas

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Curb Appeal Path to the door bull Direct line of sight

or visual cues bull Generous path

welcomes guests bull No over grown areas

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Plant Functions in Design Climate Mitigation

bull Tradeoffs bull Deciduous Evergreen bull View vs Temperature

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Euphorbia cotinifolia Caribbean Copper Plant

Plant Functions in Design Security bull Thorns as a

deterrent

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Plant Functions in Design Privacy

bull Screen ugly views or create privacy bull Pick a cultivar that doesnrsquot need frequent pruning

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Podocarpus macrophyllus maki Shubby Yew

Pittosporum tenufolium lsquoSilver Sheenrsquo

Explore Design as 2 parts

bull Shaping Spaces bull How will you use the space

bull space arrangement location of major elements bull Design in 3D bull Form follows Function

bull Planting design bull How the space is filled with plants for effective

design

Step 4 Design Functional Design

How will you use your space Is your space an Outdoor Room a Passageway or a Garden

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Outdoor Rooms bull Walls

bull Do NOT need to be solid to create sense of enclosure

bull Floor bull Flagstone DG mulch

or groundcover

bull Ceilings bull can be canopies or arbors

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Passageway bull Way-finding or easy to follow bull Open path for curb appeal bull ldquoPeek-a-viewrdquo for mystery

Step 4 Design Functional Design

View Garden bull Enjoy from a distance bull Treat as a canvas bull Include paths for maintenance amp strolling

Step 4 Design Functional Design

View Garden Borrowed Views

Step 4 Design Functional Design

View Garden Created Views

bull Use an accent feature to create a focal point

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Design in 3D Create vertical dimension with

bull Layered planting

Background 6rsquo+ Middleground 4rsquo+-

Foreground 0-12rdquo

for islands

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function bull How will the space be used

bull What activities will occur there bull Active Uses

cooking eating entertaining sports play pool pets food bull Passive Uses

resting meditation viewing bull Does the current layout ldquoworkrdquo or does it need to

change to be more functional bull Lose the bed lines

bull Donrsquot think of your planting bed as a separate area hellip plan the entire space

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Create a Functional Bubble Plan bull Think

bull How the space could be used NOT how it IS used

bull Will it be an outdoor room garden or pathway

bull Do you want add bull Seating areas bull Pathways through

planting ldquoislandsrdquo bull Meander through your

yardslope with a circular route

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Think outside the box

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Create a Functional Bubble Plan bull Think How the space could be used NOT how it IS used

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Is it an Outdoor Room

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

An Outdoor Room with a dry stream bed

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Is it a Passageway

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Is it a Garden

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape Create a Planting Area Bubble Plan

bull Show basic planting areas bull Locate planting heights of

bull High bull Medium bull Low

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape Complete your Functional Bubble Plan

bull Sketch circulation paths and gathering areas

bull Show planting areas and height Create your Hardscape Plan

bull Check hardscape in place and correct bull Add desired elements

Include bull Hardscape walkways drive walls

patios etc bull Fences and walls bull Elements fountains pots arbors

rocks etc bull Planting areas

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Creating Your Plant Palette bull How to Choose

bull What do you like bull Climate appropriate bull Place appropriate bull Does it fill a design function

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Climate Appropriate Plants Leaves are

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Leathery Small

Silvery Solar tracking

Climate Appropriate Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes Homeownerrsquos Guide and Notebook

bull Mediterranean bull Asian bull Tropical bull Contemporary bull Native bull Shade bull Groundcover options

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Mediterranean

CC BY 20 Karen Roe

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Lavender Rosemary

Olives

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Asian

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Iris douglasiana Dietes African Iris Nandina

Juniperus Juniper

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Tropical

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Lantana Alstroemeria

Strelitzia Bird of Paradise Euphorbia milii Crown of Thorns

Bromeliads

Plumeria

Bougainvillea Geraniums Bird of Paradise

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Contemporary

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Anigozanthos Kangaroo Paw Assorted Succulents

Fire Sticks Kalanchoe thyrisifolia Agave Attenuata

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

California Natives

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Heteromeles arbutifolia Toyon

Romneya coulteri Matilija Poppy

Epilobium California Fushia

Saliva clevelandii Cleveland Sage

A note about Natives hellip WaterSmart Plant Palettes

California Natives bull Adapted for our climate soils bull Provide habitat and attract wildlife

Native plants need

bull Little or no summer water bull Little or no fertilizer bull No pesticides bull Less maintenance

Some native plants are summer deciduous

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Shade Plants for Dry Areas (See Notebook)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Bromeliads Clivia Dianella variegata Schefflera arboricola variegata

Walkable Groundcover Options Dymondia margaretae (Silver Carpet)

Lippia nodiflora (Kurapia)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Flat Green Groundcover Options Fragaria chiloensis (Beach Strawberry)

Achillea millefolium (Yarrow)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Mature Size Plant Research the ldquoFinished Sizerdquo

Agave americana marginata

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Mature Size Plant Pick the right size cultivar for the right place

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Carissa macrocarpa Natal Plum Species lsquoBoxwood Beautyrsquo lsquoGreen Carpetrsquo

8rsquo x 8rsquo 2rsquo x 2rsquo 1rsquo ndash 1 frac12rsquo x 4rsquo

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Growing Conditions Exposure

bull Soil type bull Drainage

Full Shade Full Sun

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Water Requirements Water Use Landscape Coefficient of Landscape Species WUCOLS South Coastal South Inland

Plant Search httpucanredusitesWUCOLSPlant_Search_Instructions

Escondido Rancho Bernardo San Marcos Poway Lakeside Ramona

San Diego Chula Vista Del Mar La Jolla Carlsbad Oceanside Vista El Cajon

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant

WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant

Sunset Western Garden Book Specific Plant Info bull Water usage bull Mature Size bull Cultivars bull Growing conditions

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Find Your Sunset Western Zone Zone 24

bull Mild maritime climate mild winters cool summers rarely freezes

Zone 23 bull Warmer than Zone 24

usually frost-free Zone 21

bull A mix of maritime amp continental influence colder in winter

httpwwwsunsetcomgardenclimate-zonessunset-climate-zone-san-diego-area-00418000067314

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant Sunset Western Garden Book Specific Plant Info bull Water usage bull Mature Size bull Cultivars bull Growing requirements

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Explore Design as 2 parts Physical site design

bull How the space is arranged location of major elements

Planting design and placement bull How the space is filled with plants for effective design

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Putting It Together Size your plants bull Draw at Mature Size to match Bubble Diagram bull Avoid overplanting bull Allow room to grow bull Understand you may

need to edit and thin later

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Putting It Together Hydrozoning bull Group plants with like water needs together

according to irrigation zone bull Do not put water needy plants next to low-water

plants bull Research

bull Water Use Classification of Landscape Species (WUCOLS) rating

bull Plant palettes bull Sunset Western

Step 4 Design Plant Placement

Remember Drawing in Scale Accurate proportion using a standard measurement to represent one foot

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale bull Determine the mature size of the plant bull Use the mature size bull Find appropriate circle

on template

bull Example bull Bush is 3rsquo at maturity bull In 14 scale use 34rdquo

diameter circle

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale bull Pencil in the plants for your space bull At 14rdquo scale = 1rsquo- 0rdquo

bull 3rsquo diameter shrub drawn as 34rdquo diameter circle

bull 12rsquo canopy tree drawn as 3rdquo diameter circle

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Anatomy of an Irrigation System

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Pressure Test bull Use meter on last head on valve

bull Range should be between 25 psi and 40 psi

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Pressure Regulation

At the point of connection (POC) At the head At the valve

Sprays Low Pressure

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Donuts formed by poor coverage

Sprays High Pressure

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Misting

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Overhead or Drip

Choose Overhead Spray for bull Large areas of turf replacement ground cover

(ie dymondia Beach Strawberry etc) bull The existing overhead system has good existing

coverage Choose Drip for bull Small oddly shaped planting areas bull Mixing of plants with differing water requirements in

the same valve area

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of Efficient Overhead Spray bull Simple to retrofit existing spray hardware bull Can match precipitation rate of drip bull Simpler to troubleshoot than drip bull May provide better coverage for groundcover

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of Drip Systems bull Drip is the most efficient

irrigation delivery type

bull Reduces weed growth by targeted water application

bull Prevents runoff and erosion

bull Low precipitation rate

bull No trenching means less digging

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of In-Line Drip Emitters

bull Provide consistent precipitation rate throughout line

bull Less prone to clogging and damage than micro spray

bull Easy to install

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Filters

At the head At the valve

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Drip Retrofit Systems bull Replace existing pop-ups with

retrofit such as Rainbird R-1800

bull Use subsurface tubing with emitter valves not micro spray and 14rdquospaghetti lines

bull Cover with mulch

Step 4 Design Irrigation

In-line Drip

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Irrigation Plan bull Create an irrigation plan based on your completed planting

plan and hydrozones bull Select a category of irrigation (rotor drip etchellip) bull Prepare a materials list and fill in spaces on your legend

(components and quantity)

Step 4 Design Irrigation

What is a Controller Program

bull A set of instructions stored in the controller

bull Different irrigation schedules bull Irrigation days ndash how often bull Start times ndash at what time bull Water times ndash how long

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Water Efficient Control Equipment bull Smart Controllers bull Rain and ETo Sensors bull Moisture Sensors

Smart Controllers Moisture Sensors

Rain and ETo Sensors

How much water does your landscape need

hellip It depends

Step 4 Design Irrigation

bull Soil Texture bull Precipitation Rate bull Plant Demand

Irrigation Scheduling Internet BeWaterWisecom

Step 4 Design Irrigation

1 Prepare the site

bull Cut down tall weeds bull Remove woody or invasive plants bull (warm season turf) bull Flag sprinkler heads bull Soak the area with water

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

2 Edging Mounding amp Contouring

bull Make room for the mulch Cut lawn 12 inches away from concrete to 3rdquo below concrete level

bull Create mounds with removed sod by facing turf side down or discard removed sod

bull Grade as needed

Manual ldquoGrubbingrdquo Gas Powered

Sod Cutter

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

3 Ensure Irrigation of Trees and Large plants bull Add bubblers or drip irrigation if needed

In-line drip irrigation can be expanded as tree grows Bubbler Head Drip Irrigation

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

4 Plant Large Plants bull 5 gallon and larger

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

5 Add a weed barrier bull NOT weed cloth (except under rock) bull Newspaper or cardboard bull Overlap by 6-8 inches bull Cover all ground except where

there are plants

Paper amp Cardboard Weed Barrier Do NOT use weed cloth

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Notify your neighbors first

Weed Barrier Newspaper amp Cardboard

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

6 Layer bull 1-2rdquo of compost bull 4-5rdquo of Soil Building Mulch (tree trimmerrsquos chipped etc) bull Pull compost and mulch away from plant crowns and trunks

Timing bull Traditional Allow 3 - 5 months

for composting to complete process then plant

bull Fast Plant before completion by digging through layers

Sheet Mulching

(4rdquo+)

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

bull Rule of thumb for coverage 1 13 Cu Yd covers100 sf 4rdquo depth

Know your Turf Type to Effectively Remove

Turf Type Dormant Season

Active Season

Growth form

Seeds Common Types

Kill Method

Cool Season

Winter

Summer

Small tuffs

Dwarf Tall Fescue (common locally) Perennial Ryegrass Annual Ryegrass Blue Grass

Sheet Mulch

Warm Season

Winter Summer

Creeping Stolons

Bermuda grass Zoysia grass St Augustine Grass Kikuyu grass

Solarization or Chemical Followed by Sheet Mulching

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods bull Herbicides

bull Cannot be killed with Chemicals when dormant bull Spray herbicides when actively growing bull Repeat application

bull Non-toxic herbicide products

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods

bull Complete Sod Removal bull Sod goes to landfill

cannot be recycled

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Contouring for Dry Stream

Step 5 Implementation Contouring

Contouring Landscape Fabric First Cobbles Added

Completed

Step 5 Implementation Sequence

Do It Yourself or Professional Contractor What is right for you bull Tradeoff Cost vs Labor + Time bull Option Be the General Contractor yourself Installation or Repair bull California Landscape Contractors Association (CLCA)

httpwwwclcasandiegoorg bull Certified Irrigation Professional wwwIrrigationorg bull Contractors State License Board (CSLB)

httpwwwcslbcagovConsumers bull YouTube Instructional Videos

Step 6 Maintenance Irrigation

Irrigation Maintenance bull Adjust run time for season

bull 1 Winter bull 2 Fall amp Spring bull 3 Summer

bull Check for leaks and fix leaks promptly bull Flush drip systems and check filters to

reduce clogging bull Adjust sprayheads to prevent

overspray on hardscape

Step 6 Maintenance Plants

Plant Maintenance

bull Amend soil with compost and mulch regularly bull Remove weeds bull Monitor plant health bull Minimize the use of

non- organic chemicals bull Start with a hard spray

of water bull Use insecticidal soap

or other non-toxic pest killer

QUESTIONS

Apply for the WaterSmart Landscape Makeover Series

httplandscapemakeoverwatersmartsdorg Presentation Slides at httpwwwwatersmartsdorgprogramswatersmart-landscape-design-homeowners-workshop

  • Slide Number 1
  • San Diego County Water Authority
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  • Before
  • After
  • Personal Goals
  • Slide Number 11
  • Why Remove Turf
  • Case Study 1
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  • WaterSmart Landscapes
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Design Process Overview
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Implementation Overview
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
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  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
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  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
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  • Water Uptake by Plant Roots
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
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  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Observations
  • Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
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  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
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  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
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  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
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  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Find Your Sunset Western Zone
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Plant Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
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  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Anatomy of an Irrigation System
  • Slide Number 131
  • Sprays Low Pressure
  • Sprays High Pressure
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Page 45: WaterSmart Landscape DESIGN FOR HOMEOWNERS · WaterSmart Landscape . DESIGN FOR HOMEOWNERS . Brought to you by the San Diego County Water Authority . ... Case Study 1. After: Approximately

bull Mineral

bull Organic

bull Pore Space

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Soil Aggregation bull Created by bacteria fungi and humic acid from organic matter bull Allows water

bull Infiltration percolation bull storage

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Water moves easily through soil with good structure

Soil Aggregation bull Creates soil pores which contain

OWL Oxyen Water Life

bull Purifies runoff water bull Creates water holding

capacity

Water Uptake by Plant Roots

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Organic Matter bull Reverses compaction bull Improves root penetration bull Improves plant success

Remediating Compaction

bull Add organic matter bull Build the health of the soil food web bull By the way hellip ADD ORGANIC MATTER

bull IN the ground Compost for Soil Amendment when planting

bull ON the ground Mulch after planting

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Compost Soil Amendment Mulch IN ground ON ground

Soil Amendment

bull Use compost when planting bull Small particles

usually less than frac14rdquo bull Mix compost with backfill soil

bull 30 most plants bull 15 natives in disturbed soil

bull Available in bags or bulk

Amending Soil with Compost

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Mulch bull Blanket over soil surface bull Continues to feed the soil as it breaks down bull Adds organic matter in areas already planted bull Prevents

bull Erosion bull Evaporation bull Weeds bull Compaction

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Mulch Types bull Longevity Wood chips or Bark bull Soil Building chipped tree trimmings or coarse compost

bull Varied particle sized bull Texture

bull Water passes through bull Holds in place on slopes and in wind

Brush or Composted Mulch Chipped Mulch Blended Mulch

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Mulch Application bull After planting lay 4rdquo layer on top of soil bull Leave open space around plant stem or crown bull Add additional mulch when areas are thin bull Rule of thumb

bull 1 14 CY covers about 100 sq ft at 4rdquo depth

Brush Mulch Chipped Mulch

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

How does your soil handle water bull Organic matter remediates compaction bull Percolation and infiltration effected by

bull Soil texture bull Soil aggregation bull Layers of compaction or rock

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Soil Drainage and Percolation Test (Homeownerrsquos Guide)

Day 1 1 Dig one cubic foot hole (12rdquox12rdquox12rdquo) 2 Fill the hole with water to saturate the soil 3 Let drain overnight

Day 2 1 Lay a stick over the hole 2 Refill the hole with water to the

level of the stick 3 Wait one hour 4 Measure how far the water level has

dropped to determine the infiltration rate per hour

Note Use the soil from the hole to do a worm count amp test the texture of your soil

Homework Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Soil Drainage Field Percolation Test Inches per Hr Drainage Solutions

Less than 1rdquo

Add organics Create mounds Select tolerant plants

1rdquo- 3rdquo

More than 4rdquo

Add organics Create mounds Select tolerant plants

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

First Flush bull First rain after dry period bull Washes off pollutants deposited

during dry period bull Discharge of higher concentrations

of pollutants in early part of a storm (relative to the later part of the storm)

bull 1000 SF roof has bull 372 gallons for 85 24 Hr Storm

at 6 inches of rainfall

bull Soil is important tool for management of First Flush

372 gallons

per 1000 SF 85 Storm

50 CF

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

First Flush Can the polluted water be cleaned

YES Healthy soil breaks down pollutants Can the water be utilized

YES It can be stored in bull Soil bull Rain Barrels bull Cisterns

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

First Seasonal Flush Subsequent Storm Event

Old Town San Diego

Storm Water Requirements for Water Quality Treatment You can be sustainable by incorporating features in your landscape plan such as

bull Rain barrels bull Dry stream beds with basins

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Design Capture Volume (DCV) Impermeable bull Roofs Concrete

Asphalt Grouted Pavers

Semi-permeable bull DG Cobble Gravel

Compacted Soil

Permeable bull Landscape areas

Amended or Mulched Soils

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

non-permeable

semi-permeable

permeable

Design Capture Volume (LID) bull Formula for on-site Design Capture Volume (DCV) for Runoff Factors 85th

percentile 24 Hr Storm

bull DCV = C x d x A x (43560 SFacre x 112 inft) DCV = C x d x A x 3630 conversion from acres to SF and to CF

bull DCV = Design Capture Volume in cubic feet bull C = Runoff Factors

Impermeable 09 Semi- permeable 03 Landscape areas 01

bull d = 85th Percentile Storm average regional 06

bull A = Tributary area in acres bull 43560 SF X 112 is conversion to CF

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

First Flush Techniques bull Keep water on site bull Slow-Store-Spread-Sink

bull Slow down the speed of the flow bull Store in basins bull Spread over wider area bull Sink into healthy soil

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

First Flush Techniques Pitfalls amp Problems

bull Drainage must be at least

5 -10rsquo from buildings and hardscape

bull Expansive clay soil bull Poor percolation

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

First Flush Techniques Dry Stream

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

10rsquo from hardscape

First Flush Techniques Dry Stream

bull Dry Stream

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

bull 10rsquo minimum from hardscape bull Optional permeable landscape fabric beneath rock

First Flush Techniques Rain Barrel bull Install with Diverter to control

overflow bull Be sure to plan for overflow if

not tied to drainage system bull Check WaterSmartSDOrg for

current incentives

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

First Flush Techniques Infiltration Trench

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

10rsquo from hardscape

First Flush Techniques Dry Well

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

10rsquo from hardscape

First Flush Techniques bull What Volume is needed Convert Gallons into Cubic Feet 372 Gallons from 6 Inch Rain Event 372 Gallons 748 = 50 Cubic Feet Depth of Storage Area in Inches = CF of Water divide (SF of Storage Area divide 12) Be aware of setbacks from buildings and impediments such as tree roots

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Observations

Site Observations bull Starting point of a successful design bull Take photos bull Assess existing situation

1 LID Conditions 2 Structural Conditions 3 Design Considerations 4 Growing Conditions

Landscape design and other design areas

bull Similarities bull Same basic elements amp principles

bull Differences bull Three-dimensional bull Living bull Seasonal amp ever changing

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Aesthetics Balance Symmetrical Balance

both sides even or visually identical - a mirror image Formal

Asymmetrical Balance

different-sized elements balance one another by having equal visual weight Informal

SYMMETRICAL BALANCE

ASYMMETRICAL BALANCE

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Proportion

bull Relative size of objects within the composition Large tree can make a house appear smaller

bull Most SoCal homes are out of scale to their lots

Aesthetics Proportion

Plantings may grow out of scale

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Color Most powerful of art elements Establish harmony

bull Soothing low contrast monochromatic cool bull Energizing contrast complimentary warm

SECONDARY COLORS PRIMARY COLORS TERTIARY COLORS

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Color Simple Color Harmony

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Contrast bull Provides interest and impact bull Creates Focal Points and catches the eye bull Contrast plant textures values and colors

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Unity bull Provides cohesive calm bull Repeat plant selections throughout the plan

including both sides of driveway

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Curb Appeal Billboard Effect bull Groups or drifts of plants catch the moving eye bull High contrast bull Simple

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Curb Appeal Path to the door bull Direct line of sight

or visual cues bull Generous path

welcomes guests bull No over grown areas

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Curb Appeal Path to the door bull Direct line of sight

or visual cues bull Generous path

welcomes guests bull No over grown areas

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Plant Functions in Design Climate Mitigation

bull Tradeoffs bull Deciduous Evergreen bull View vs Temperature

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Euphorbia cotinifolia Caribbean Copper Plant

Plant Functions in Design Security bull Thorns as a

deterrent

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Plant Functions in Design Privacy

bull Screen ugly views or create privacy bull Pick a cultivar that doesnrsquot need frequent pruning

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Podocarpus macrophyllus maki Shubby Yew

Pittosporum tenufolium lsquoSilver Sheenrsquo

Explore Design as 2 parts

bull Shaping Spaces bull How will you use the space

bull space arrangement location of major elements bull Design in 3D bull Form follows Function

bull Planting design bull How the space is filled with plants for effective

design

Step 4 Design Functional Design

How will you use your space Is your space an Outdoor Room a Passageway or a Garden

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Outdoor Rooms bull Walls

bull Do NOT need to be solid to create sense of enclosure

bull Floor bull Flagstone DG mulch

or groundcover

bull Ceilings bull can be canopies or arbors

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Passageway bull Way-finding or easy to follow bull Open path for curb appeal bull ldquoPeek-a-viewrdquo for mystery

Step 4 Design Functional Design

View Garden bull Enjoy from a distance bull Treat as a canvas bull Include paths for maintenance amp strolling

Step 4 Design Functional Design

View Garden Borrowed Views

Step 4 Design Functional Design

View Garden Created Views

bull Use an accent feature to create a focal point

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Design in 3D Create vertical dimension with

bull Layered planting

Background 6rsquo+ Middleground 4rsquo+-

Foreground 0-12rdquo

for islands

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function bull How will the space be used

bull What activities will occur there bull Active Uses

cooking eating entertaining sports play pool pets food bull Passive Uses

resting meditation viewing bull Does the current layout ldquoworkrdquo or does it need to

change to be more functional bull Lose the bed lines

bull Donrsquot think of your planting bed as a separate area hellip plan the entire space

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Create a Functional Bubble Plan bull Think

bull How the space could be used NOT how it IS used

bull Will it be an outdoor room garden or pathway

bull Do you want add bull Seating areas bull Pathways through

planting ldquoislandsrdquo bull Meander through your

yardslope with a circular route

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Think outside the box

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Create a Functional Bubble Plan bull Think How the space could be used NOT how it IS used

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Is it an Outdoor Room

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

An Outdoor Room with a dry stream bed

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Is it a Passageway

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Is it a Garden

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape Create a Planting Area Bubble Plan

bull Show basic planting areas bull Locate planting heights of

bull High bull Medium bull Low

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape Complete your Functional Bubble Plan

bull Sketch circulation paths and gathering areas

bull Show planting areas and height Create your Hardscape Plan

bull Check hardscape in place and correct bull Add desired elements

Include bull Hardscape walkways drive walls

patios etc bull Fences and walls bull Elements fountains pots arbors

rocks etc bull Planting areas

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Creating Your Plant Palette bull How to Choose

bull What do you like bull Climate appropriate bull Place appropriate bull Does it fill a design function

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Climate Appropriate Plants Leaves are

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Leathery Small

Silvery Solar tracking

Climate Appropriate Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes Homeownerrsquos Guide and Notebook

bull Mediterranean bull Asian bull Tropical bull Contemporary bull Native bull Shade bull Groundcover options

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Mediterranean

CC BY 20 Karen Roe

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Lavender Rosemary

Olives

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Asian

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Iris douglasiana Dietes African Iris Nandina

Juniperus Juniper

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Tropical

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Lantana Alstroemeria

Strelitzia Bird of Paradise Euphorbia milii Crown of Thorns

Bromeliads

Plumeria

Bougainvillea Geraniums Bird of Paradise

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Contemporary

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Anigozanthos Kangaroo Paw Assorted Succulents

Fire Sticks Kalanchoe thyrisifolia Agave Attenuata

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

California Natives

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Heteromeles arbutifolia Toyon

Romneya coulteri Matilija Poppy

Epilobium California Fushia

Saliva clevelandii Cleveland Sage

A note about Natives hellip WaterSmart Plant Palettes

California Natives bull Adapted for our climate soils bull Provide habitat and attract wildlife

Native plants need

bull Little or no summer water bull Little or no fertilizer bull No pesticides bull Less maintenance

Some native plants are summer deciduous

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Shade Plants for Dry Areas (See Notebook)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Bromeliads Clivia Dianella variegata Schefflera arboricola variegata

Walkable Groundcover Options Dymondia margaretae (Silver Carpet)

Lippia nodiflora (Kurapia)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Flat Green Groundcover Options Fragaria chiloensis (Beach Strawberry)

Achillea millefolium (Yarrow)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Mature Size Plant Research the ldquoFinished Sizerdquo

Agave americana marginata

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Mature Size Plant Pick the right size cultivar for the right place

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Carissa macrocarpa Natal Plum Species lsquoBoxwood Beautyrsquo lsquoGreen Carpetrsquo

8rsquo x 8rsquo 2rsquo x 2rsquo 1rsquo ndash 1 frac12rsquo x 4rsquo

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Growing Conditions Exposure

bull Soil type bull Drainage

Full Shade Full Sun

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Water Requirements Water Use Landscape Coefficient of Landscape Species WUCOLS South Coastal South Inland

Plant Search httpucanredusitesWUCOLSPlant_Search_Instructions

Escondido Rancho Bernardo San Marcos Poway Lakeside Ramona

San Diego Chula Vista Del Mar La Jolla Carlsbad Oceanside Vista El Cajon

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant

WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant

Sunset Western Garden Book Specific Plant Info bull Water usage bull Mature Size bull Cultivars bull Growing conditions

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Find Your Sunset Western Zone Zone 24

bull Mild maritime climate mild winters cool summers rarely freezes

Zone 23 bull Warmer than Zone 24

usually frost-free Zone 21

bull A mix of maritime amp continental influence colder in winter

httpwwwsunsetcomgardenclimate-zonessunset-climate-zone-san-diego-area-00418000067314

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant Sunset Western Garden Book Specific Plant Info bull Water usage bull Mature Size bull Cultivars bull Growing requirements

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Explore Design as 2 parts Physical site design

bull How the space is arranged location of major elements

Planting design and placement bull How the space is filled with plants for effective design

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Putting It Together Size your plants bull Draw at Mature Size to match Bubble Diagram bull Avoid overplanting bull Allow room to grow bull Understand you may

need to edit and thin later

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Putting It Together Hydrozoning bull Group plants with like water needs together

according to irrigation zone bull Do not put water needy plants next to low-water

plants bull Research

bull Water Use Classification of Landscape Species (WUCOLS) rating

bull Plant palettes bull Sunset Western

Step 4 Design Plant Placement

Remember Drawing in Scale Accurate proportion using a standard measurement to represent one foot

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale bull Determine the mature size of the plant bull Use the mature size bull Find appropriate circle

on template

bull Example bull Bush is 3rsquo at maturity bull In 14 scale use 34rdquo

diameter circle

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale bull Pencil in the plants for your space bull At 14rdquo scale = 1rsquo- 0rdquo

bull 3rsquo diameter shrub drawn as 34rdquo diameter circle

bull 12rsquo canopy tree drawn as 3rdquo diameter circle

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Anatomy of an Irrigation System

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Pressure Test bull Use meter on last head on valve

bull Range should be between 25 psi and 40 psi

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Pressure Regulation

At the point of connection (POC) At the head At the valve

Sprays Low Pressure

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Donuts formed by poor coverage

Sprays High Pressure

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Misting

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Overhead or Drip

Choose Overhead Spray for bull Large areas of turf replacement ground cover

(ie dymondia Beach Strawberry etc) bull The existing overhead system has good existing

coverage Choose Drip for bull Small oddly shaped planting areas bull Mixing of plants with differing water requirements in

the same valve area

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of Efficient Overhead Spray bull Simple to retrofit existing spray hardware bull Can match precipitation rate of drip bull Simpler to troubleshoot than drip bull May provide better coverage for groundcover

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of Drip Systems bull Drip is the most efficient

irrigation delivery type

bull Reduces weed growth by targeted water application

bull Prevents runoff and erosion

bull Low precipitation rate

bull No trenching means less digging

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of In-Line Drip Emitters

bull Provide consistent precipitation rate throughout line

bull Less prone to clogging and damage than micro spray

bull Easy to install

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Filters

At the head At the valve

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Drip Retrofit Systems bull Replace existing pop-ups with

retrofit such as Rainbird R-1800

bull Use subsurface tubing with emitter valves not micro spray and 14rdquospaghetti lines

bull Cover with mulch

Step 4 Design Irrigation

In-line Drip

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Irrigation Plan bull Create an irrigation plan based on your completed planting

plan and hydrozones bull Select a category of irrigation (rotor drip etchellip) bull Prepare a materials list and fill in spaces on your legend

(components and quantity)

Step 4 Design Irrigation

What is a Controller Program

bull A set of instructions stored in the controller

bull Different irrigation schedules bull Irrigation days ndash how often bull Start times ndash at what time bull Water times ndash how long

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Water Efficient Control Equipment bull Smart Controllers bull Rain and ETo Sensors bull Moisture Sensors

Smart Controllers Moisture Sensors

Rain and ETo Sensors

How much water does your landscape need

hellip It depends

Step 4 Design Irrigation

bull Soil Texture bull Precipitation Rate bull Plant Demand

Irrigation Scheduling Internet BeWaterWisecom

Step 4 Design Irrigation

1 Prepare the site

bull Cut down tall weeds bull Remove woody or invasive plants bull (warm season turf) bull Flag sprinkler heads bull Soak the area with water

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

2 Edging Mounding amp Contouring

bull Make room for the mulch Cut lawn 12 inches away from concrete to 3rdquo below concrete level

bull Create mounds with removed sod by facing turf side down or discard removed sod

bull Grade as needed

Manual ldquoGrubbingrdquo Gas Powered

Sod Cutter

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

3 Ensure Irrigation of Trees and Large plants bull Add bubblers or drip irrigation if needed

In-line drip irrigation can be expanded as tree grows Bubbler Head Drip Irrigation

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

4 Plant Large Plants bull 5 gallon and larger

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

5 Add a weed barrier bull NOT weed cloth (except under rock) bull Newspaper or cardboard bull Overlap by 6-8 inches bull Cover all ground except where

there are plants

Paper amp Cardboard Weed Barrier Do NOT use weed cloth

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Notify your neighbors first

Weed Barrier Newspaper amp Cardboard

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

6 Layer bull 1-2rdquo of compost bull 4-5rdquo of Soil Building Mulch (tree trimmerrsquos chipped etc) bull Pull compost and mulch away from plant crowns and trunks

Timing bull Traditional Allow 3 - 5 months

for composting to complete process then plant

bull Fast Plant before completion by digging through layers

Sheet Mulching

(4rdquo+)

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

bull Rule of thumb for coverage 1 13 Cu Yd covers100 sf 4rdquo depth

Know your Turf Type to Effectively Remove

Turf Type Dormant Season

Active Season

Growth form

Seeds Common Types

Kill Method

Cool Season

Winter

Summer

Small tuffs

Dwarf Tall Fescue (common locally) Perennial Ryegrass Annual Ryegrass Blue Grass

Sheet Mulch

Warm Season

Winter Summer

Creeping Stolons

Bermuda grass Zoysia grass St Augustine Grass Kikuyu grass

Solarization or Chemical Followed by Sheet Mulching

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods bull Herbicides

bull Cannot be killed with Chemicals when dormant bull Spray herbicides when actively growing bull Repeat application

bull Non-toxic herbicide products

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods

bull Complete Sod Removal bull Sod goes to landfill

cannot be recycled

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Contouring for Dry Stream

Step 5 Implementation Contouring

Contouring Landscape Fabric First Cobbles Added

Completed

Step 5 Implementation Sequence

Do It Yourself or Professional Contractor What is right for you bull Tradeoff Cost vs Labor + Time bull Option Be the General Contractor yourself Installation or Repair bull California Landscape Contractors Association (CLCA)

httpwwwclcasandiegoorg bull Certified Irrigation Professional wwwIrrigationorg bull Contractors State License Board (CSLB)

httpwwwcslbcagovConsumers bull YouTube Instructional Videos

Step 6 Maintenance Irrigation

Irrigation Maintenance bull Adjust run time for season

bull 1 Winter bull 2 Fall amp Spring bull 3 Summer

bull Check for leaks and fix leaks promptly bull Flush drip systems and check filters to

reduce clogging bull Adjust sprayheads to prevent

overspray on hardscape

Step 6 Maintenance Plants

Plant Maintenance

bull Amend soil with compost and mulch regularly bull Remove weeds bull Monitor plant health bull Minimize the use of

non- organic chemicals bull Start with a hard spray

of water bull Use insecticidal soap

or other non-toxic pest killer

QUESTIONS

Apply for the WaterSmart Landscape Makeover Series

httplandscapemakeoverwatersmartsdorg Presentation Slides at httpwwwwatersmartsdorgprogramswatersmart-landscape-design-homeowners-workshop

  • Slide Number 1
  • San Diego County Water Authority
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  • Before
  • After
  • Personal Goals
  • Slide Number 11
  • Why Remove Turf
  • Case Study 1
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  • WaterSmart Landscapes
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Design Process Overview
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Implementation Overview
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
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  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
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  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
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  • Water Uptake by Plant Roots
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
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  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Observations
  • Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
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  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
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  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
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  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
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  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
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  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Find Your Sunset Western Zone
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Plant Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
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  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Anatomy of an Irrigation System
  • Slide Number 131
  • Sprays Low Pressure
  • Sprays High Pressure
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Page 46: WaterSmart Landscape DESIGN FOR HOMEOWNERS · WaterSmart Landscape . DESIGN FOR HOMEOWNERS . Brought to you by the San Diego County Water Authority . ... Case Study 1. After: Approximately

Soil Aggregation bull Created by bacteria fungi and humic acid from organic matter bull Allows water

bull Infiltration percolation bull storage

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Water moves easily through soil with good structure

Soil Aggregation bull Creates soil pores which contain

OWL Oxyen Water Life

bull Purifies runoff water bull Creates water holding

capacity

Water Uptake by Plant Roots

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Organic Matter bull Reverses compaction bull Improves root penetration bull Improves plant success

Remediating Compaction

bull Add organic matter bull Build the health of the soil food web bull By the way hellip ADD ORGANIC MATTER

bull IN the ground Compost for Soil Amendment when planting

bull ON the ground Mulch after planting

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Compost Soil Amendment Mulch IN ground ON ground

Soil Amendment

bull Use compost when planting bull Small particles

usually less than frac14rdquo bull Mix compost with backfill soil

bull 30 most plants bull 15 natives in disturbed soil

bull Available in bags or bulk

Amending Soil with Compost

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Mulch bull Blanket over soil surface bull Continues to feed the soil as it breaks down bull Adds organic matter in areas already planted bull Prevents

bull Erosion bull Evaporation bull Weeds bull Compaction

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Mulch Types bull Longevity Wood chips or Bark bull Soil Building chipped tree trimmings or coarse compost

bull Varied particle sized bull Texture

bull Water passes through bull Holds in place on slopes and in wind

Brush or Composted Mulch Chipped Mulch Blended Mulch

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Mulch Application bull After planting lay 4rdquo layer on top of soil bull Leave open space around plant stem or crown bull Add additional mulch when areas are thin bull Rule of thumb

bull 1 14 CY covers about 100 sq ft at 4rdquo depth

Brush Mulch Chipped Mulch

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

How does your soil handle water bull Organic matter remediates compaction bull Percolation and infiltration effected by

bull Soil texture bull Soil aggregation bull Layers of compaction or rock

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Soil Drainage and Percolation Test (Homeownerrsquos Guide)

Day 1 1 Dig one cubic foot hole (12rdquox12rdquox12rdquo) 2 Fill the hole with water to saturate the soil 3 Let drain overnight

Day 2 1 Lay a stick over the hole 2 Refill the hole with water to the

level of the stick 3 Wait one hour 4 Measure how far the water level has

dropped to determine the infiltration rate per hour

Note Use the soil from the hole to do a worm count amp test the texture of your soil

Homework Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Soil Drainage Field Percolation Test Inches per Hr Drainage Solutions

Less than 1rdquo

Add organics Create mounds Select tolerant plants

1rdquo- 3rdquo

More than 4rdquo

Add organics Create mounds Select tolerant plants

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

First Flush bull First rain after dry period bull Washes off pollutants deposited

during dry period bull Discharge of higher concentrations

of pollutants in early part of a storm (relative to the later part of the storm)

bull 1000 SF roof has bull 372 gallons for 85 24 Hr Storm

at 6 inches of rainfall

bull Soil is important tool for management of First Flush

372 gallons

per 1000 SF 85 Storm

50 CF

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

First Flush Can the polluted water be cleaned

YES Healthy soil breaks down pollutants Can the water be utilized

YES It can be stored in bull Soil bull Rain Barrels bull Cisterns

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

First Seasonal Flush Subsequent Storm Event

Old Town San Diego

Storm Water Requirements for Water Quality Treatment You can be sustainable by incorporating features in your landscape plan such as

bull Rain barrels bull Dry stream beds with basins

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Design Capture Volume (DCV) Impermeable bull Roofs Concrete

Asphalt Grouted Pavers

Semi-permeable bull DG Cobble Gravel

Compacted Soil

Permeable bull Landscape areas

Amended or Mulched Soils

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

non-permeable

semi-permeable

permeable

Design Capture Volume (LID) bull Formula for on-site Design Capture Volume (DCV) for Runoff Factors 85th

percentile 24 Hr Storm

bull DCV = C x d x A x (43560 SFacre x 112 inft) DCV = C x d x A x 3630 conversion from acres to SF and to CF

bull DCV = Design Capture Volume in cubic feet bull C = Runoff Factors

Impermeable 09 Semi- permeable 03 Landscape areas 01

bull d = 85th Percentile Storm average regional 06

bull A = Tributary area in acres bull 43560 SF X 112 is conversion to CF

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

First Flush Techniques bull Keep water on site bull Slow-Store-Spread-Sink

bull Slow down the speed of the flow bull Store in basins bull Spread over wider area bull Sink into healthy soil

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

First Flush Techniques Pitfalls amp Problems

bull Drainage must be at least

5 -10rsquo from buildings and hardscape

bull Expansive clay soil bull Poor percolation

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

First Flush Techniques Dry Stream

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

10rsquo from hardscape

First Flush Techniques Dry Stream

bull Dry Stream

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

bull 10rsquo minimum from hardscape bull Optional permeable landscape fabric beneath rock

First Flush Techniques Rain Barrel bull Install with Diverter to control

overflow bull Be sure to plan for overflow if

not tied to drainage system bull Check WaterSmartSDOrg for

current incentives

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

First Flush Techniques Infiltration Trench

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

10rsquo from hardscape

First Flush Techniques Dry Well

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

10rsquo from hardscape

First Flush Techniques bull What Volume is needed Convert Gallons into Cubic Feet 372 Gallons from 6 Inch Rain Event 372 Gallons 748 = 50 Cubic Feet Depth of Storage Area in Inches = CF of Water divide (SF of Storage Area divide 12) Be aware of setbacks from buildings and impediments such as tree roots

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Observations

Site Observations bull Starting point of a successful design bull Take photos bull Assess existing situation

1 LID Conditions 2 Structural Conditions 3 Design Considerations 4 Growing Conditions

Landscape design and other design areas

bull Similarities bull Same basic elements amp principles

bull Differences bull Three-dimensional bull Living bull Seasonal amp ever changing

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Aesthetics Balance Symmetrical Balance

both sides even or visually identical - a mirror image Formal

Asymmetrical Balance

different-sized elements balance one another by having equal visual weight Informal

SYMMETRICAL BALANCE

ASYMMETRICAL BALANCE

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Proportion

bull Relative size of objects within the composition Large tree can make a house appear smaller

bull Most SoCal homes are out of scale to their lots

Aesthetics Proportion

Plantings may grow out of scale

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Color Most powerful of art elements Establish harmony

bull Soothing low contrast monochromatic cool bull Energizing contrast complimentary warm

SECONDARY COLORS PRIMARY COLORS TERTIARY COLORS

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Color Simple Color Harmony

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Contrast bull Provides interest and impact bull Creates Focal Points and catches the eye bull Contrast plant textures values and colors

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Unity bull Provides cohesive calm bull Repeat plant selections throughout the plan

including both sides of driveway

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Curb Appeal Billboard Effect bull Groups or drifts of plants catch the moving eye bull High contrast bull Simple

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Curb Appeal Path to the door bull Direct line of sight

or visual cues bull Generous path

welcomes guests bull No over grown areas

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Curb Appeal Path to the door bull Direct line of sight

or visual cues bull Generous path

welcomes guests bull No over grown areas

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Plant Functions in Design Climate Mitigation

bull Tradeoffs bull Deciduous Evergreen bull View vs Temperature

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Euphorbia cotinifolia Caribbean Copper Plant

Plant Functions in Design Security bull Thorns as a

deterrent

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Plant Functions in Design Privacy

bull Screen ugly views or create privacy bull Pick a cultivar that doesnrsquot need frequent pruning

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Podocarpus macrophyllus maki Shubby Yew

Pittosporum tenufolium lsquoSilver Sheenrsquo

Explore Design as 2 parts

bull Shaping Spaces bull How will you use the space

bull space arrangement location of major elements bull Design in 3D bull Form follows Function

bull Planting design bull How the space is filled with plants for effective

design

Step 4 Design Functional Design

How will you use your space Is your space an Outdoor Room a Passageway or a Garden

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Outdoor Rooms bull Walls

bull Do NOT need to be solid to create sense of enclosure

bull Floor bull Flagstone DG mulch

or groundcover

bull Ceilings bull can be canopies or arbors

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Passageway bull Way-finding or easy to follow bull Open path for curb appeal bull ldquoPeek-a-viewrdquo for mystery

Step 4 Design Functional Design

View Garden bull Enjoy from a distance bull Treat as a canvas bull Include paths for maintenance amp strolling

Step 4 Design Functional Design

View Garden Borrowed Views

Step 4 Design Functional Design

View Garden Created Views

bull Use an accent feature to create a focal point

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Design in 3D Create vertical dimension with

bull Layered planting

Background 6rsquo+ Middleground 4rsquo+-

Foreground 0-12rdquo

for islands

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function bull How will the space be used

bull What activities will occur there bull Active Uses

cooking eating entertaining sports play pool pets food bull Passive Uses

resting meditation viewing bull Does the current layout ldquoworkrdquo or does it need to

change to be more functional bull Lose the bed lines

bull Donrsquot think of your planting bed as a separate area hellip plan the entire space

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Create a Functional Bubble Plan bull Think

bull How the space could be used NOT how it IS used

bull Will it be an outdoor room garden or pathway

bull Do you want add bull Seating areas bull Pathways through

planting ldquoislandsrdquo bull Meander through your

yardslope with a circular route

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Think outside the box

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Create a Functional Bubble Plan bull Think How the space could be used NOT how it IS used

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Is it an Outdoor Room

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

An Outdoor Room with a dry stream bed

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Is it a Passageway

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Is it a Garden

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape Create a Planting Area Bubble Plan

bull Show basic planting areas bull Locate planting heights of

bull High bull Medium bull Low

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape Complete your Functional Bubble Plan

bull Sketch circulation paths and gathering areas

bull Show planting areas and height Create your Hardscape Plan

bull Check hardscape in place and correct bull Add desired elements

Include bull Hardscape walkways drive walls

patios etc bull Fences and walls bull Elements fountains pots arbors

rocks etc bull Planting areas

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Creating Your Plant Palette bull How to Choose

bull What do you like bull Climate appropriate bull Place appropriate bull Does it fill a design function

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Climate Appropriate Plants Leaves are

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Leathery Small

Silvery Solar tracking

Climate Appropriate Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes Homeownerrsquos Guide and Notebook

bull Mediterranean bull Asian bull Tropical bull Contemporary bull Native bull Shade bull Groundcover options

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Mediterranean

CC BY 20 Karen Roe

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Lavender Rosemary

Olives

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Asian

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Iris douglasiana Dietes African Iris Nandina

Juniperus Juniper

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Tropical

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Lantana Alstroemeria

Strelitzia Bird of Paradise Euphorbia milii Crown of Thorns

Bromeliads

Plumeria

Bougainvillea Geraniums Bird of Paradise

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Contemporary

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Anigozanthos Kangaroo Paw Assorted Succulents

Fire Sticks Kalanchoe thyrisifolia Agave Attenuata

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

California Natives

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Heteromeles arbutifolia Toyon

Romneya coulteri Matilija Poppy

Epilobium California Fushia

Saliva clevelandii Cleveland Sage

A note about Natives hellip WaterSmart Plant Palettes

California Natives bull Adapted for our climate soils bull Provide habitat and attract wildlife

Native plants need

bull Little or no summer water bull Little or no fertilizer bull No pesticides bull Less maintenance

Some native plants are summer deciduous

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Shade Plants for Dry Areas (See Notebook)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Bromeliads Clivia Dianella variegata Schefflera arboricola variegata

Walkable Groundcover Options Dymondia margaretae (Silver Carpet)

Lippia nodiflora (Kurapia)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Flat Green Groundcover Options Fragaria chiloensis (Beach Strawberry)

Achillea millefolium (Yarrow)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Mature Size Plant Research the ldquoFinished Sizerdquo

Agave americana marginata

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Mature Size Plant Pick the right size cultivar for the right place

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Carissa macrocarpa Natal Plum Species lsquoBoxwood Beautyrsquo lsquoGreen Carpetrsquo

8rsquo x 8rsquo 2rsquo x 2rsquo 1rsquo ndash 1 frac12rsquo x 4rsquo

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Growing Conditions Exposure

bull Soil type bull Drainage

Full Shade Full Sun

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Water Requirements Water Use Landscape Coefficient of Landscape Species WUCOLS South Coastal South Inland

Plant Search httpucanredusitesWUCOLSPlant_Search_Instructions

Escondido Rancho Bernardo San Marcos Poway Lakeside Ramona

San Diego Chula Vista Del Mar La Jolla Carlsbad Oceanside Vista El Cajon

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant

WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant

Sunset Western Garden Book Specific Plant Info bull Water usage bull Mature Size bull Cultivars bull Growing conditions

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Find Your Sunset Western Zone Zone 24

bull Mild maritime climate mild winters cool summers rarely freezes

Zone 23 bull Warmer than Zone 24

usually frost-free Zone 21

bull A mix of maritime amp continental influence colder in winter

httpwwwsunsetcomgardenclimate-zonessunset-climate-zone-san-diego-area-00418000067314

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant Sunset Western Garden Book Specific Plant Info bull Water usage bull Mature Size bull Cultivars bull Growing requirements

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Explore Design as 2 parts Physical site design

bull How the space is arranged location of major elements

Planting design and placement bull How the space is filled with plants for effective design

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Putting It Together Size your plants bull Draw at Mature Size to match Bubble Diagram bull Avoid overplanting bull Allow room to grow bull Understand you may

need to edit and thin later

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Putting It Together Hydrozoning bull Group plants with like water needs together

according to irrigation zone bull Do not put water needy plants next to low-water

plants bull Research

bull Water Use Classification of Landscape Species (WUCOLS) rating

bull Plant palettes bull Sunset Western

Step 4 Design Plant Placement

Remember Drawing in Scale Accurate proportion using a standard measurement to represent one foot

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale bull Determine the mature size of the plant bull Use the mature size bull Find appropriate circle

on template

bull Example bull Bush is 3rsquo at maturity bull In 14 scale use 34rdquo

diameter circle

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale bull Pencil in the plants for your space bull At 14rdquo scale = 1rsquo- 0rdquo

bull 3rsquo diameter shrub drawn as 34rdquo diameter circle

bull 12rsquo canopy tree drawn as 3rdquo diameter circle

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Anatomy of an Irrigation System

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Pressure Test bull Use meter on last head on valve

bull Range should be between 25 psi and 40 psi

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Pressure Regulation

At the point of connection (POC) At the head At the valve

Sprays Low Pressure

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Donuts formed by poor coverage

Sprays High Pressure

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Misting

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Overhead or Drip

Choose Overhead Spray for bull Large areas of turf replacement ground cover

(ie dymondia Beach Strawberry etc) bull The existing overhead system has good existing

coverage Choose Drip for bull Small oddly shaped planting areas bull Mixing of plants with differing water requirements in

the same valve area

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of Efficient Overhead Spray bull Simple to retrofit existing spray hardware bull Can match precipitation rate of drip bull Simpler to troubleshoot than drip bull May provide better coverage for groundcover

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of Drip Systems bull Drip is the most efficient

irrigation delivery type

bull Reduces weed growth by targeted water application

bull Prevents runoff and erosion

bull Low precipitation rate

bull No trenching means less digging

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of In-Line Drip Emitters

bull Provide consistent precipitation rate throughout line

bull Less prone to clogging and damage than micro spray

bull Easy to install

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Filters

At the head At the valve

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Drip Retrofit Systems bull Replace existing pop-ups with

retrofit such as Rainbird R-1800

bull Use subsurface tubing with emitter valves not micro spray and 14rdquospaghetti lines

bull Cover with mulch

Step 4 Design Irrigation

In-line Drip

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Irrigation Plan bull Create an irrigation plan based on your completed planting

plan and hydrozones bull Select a category of irrigation (rotor drip etchellip) bull Prepare a materials list and fill in spaces on your legend

(components and quantity)

Step 4 Design Irrigation

What is a Controller Program

bull A set of instructions stored in the controller

bull Different irrigation schedules bull Irrigation days ndash how often bull Start times ndash at what time bull Water times ndash how long

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Water Efficient Control Equipment bull Smart Controllers bull Rain and ETo Sensors bull Moisture Sensors

Smart Controllers Moisture Sensors

Rain and ETo Sensors

How much water does your landscape need

hellip It depends

Step 4 Design Irrigation

bull Soil Texture bull Precipitation Rate bull Plant Demand

Irrigation Scheduling Internet BeWaterWisecom

Step 4 Design Irrigation

1 Prepare the site

bull Cut down tall weeds bull Remove woody or invasive plants bull (warm season turf) bull Flag sprinkler heads bull Soak the area with water

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

2 Edging Mounding amp Contouring

bull Make room for the mulch Cut lawn 12 inches away from concrete to 3rdquo below concrete level

bull Create mounds with removed sod by facing turf side down or discard removed sod

bull Grade as needed

Manual ldquoGrubbingrdquo Gas Powered

Sod Cutter

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

3 Ensure Irrigation of Trees and Large plants bull Add bubblers or drip irrigation if needed

In-line drip irrigation can be expanded as tree grows Bubbler Head Drip Irrigation

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

4 Plant Large Plants bull 5 gallon and larger

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

5 Add a weed barrier bull NOT weed cloth (except under rock) bull Newspaper or cardboard bull Overlap by 6-8 inches bull Cover all ground except where

there are plants

Paper amp Cardboard Weed Barrier Do NOT use weed cloth

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Notify your neighbors first

Weed Barrier Newspaper amp Cardboard

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

6 Layer bull 1-2rdquo of compost bull 4-5rdquo of Soil Building Mulch (tree trimmerrsquos chipped etc) bull Pull compost and mulch away from plant crowns and trunks

Timing bull Traditional Allow 3 - 5 months

for composting to complete process then plant

bull Fast Plant before completion by digging through layers

Sheet Mulching

(4rdquo+)

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

bull Rule of thumb for coverage 1 13 Cu Yd covers100 sf 4rdquo depth

Know your Turf Type to Effectively Remove

Turf Type Dormant Season

Active Season

Growth form

Seeds Common Types

Kill Method

Cool Season

Winter

Summer

Small tuffs

Dwarf Tall Fescue (common locally) Perennial Ryegrass Annual Ryegrass Blue Grass

Sheet Mulch

Warm Season

Winter Summer

Creeping Stolons

Bermuda grass Zoysia grass St Augustine Grass Kikuyu grass

Solarization or Chemical Followed by Sheet Mulching

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods bull Herbicides

bull Cannot be killed with Chemicals when dormant bull Spray herbicides when actively growing bull Repeat application

bull Non-toxic herbicide products

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods

bull Complete Sod Removal bull Sod goes to landfill

cannot be recycled

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Contouring for Dry Stream

Step 5 Implementation Contouring

Contouring Landscape Fabric First Cobbles Added

Completed

Step 5 Implementation Sequence

Do It Yourself or Professional Contractor What is right for you bull Tradeoff Cost vs Labor + Time bull Option Be the General Contractor yourself Installation or Repair bull California Landscape Contractors Association (CLCA)

httpwwwclcasandiegoorg bull Certified Irrigation Professional wwwIrrigationorg bull Contractors State License Board (CSLB)

httpwwwcslbcagovConsumers bull YouTube Instructional Videos

Step 6 Maintenance Irrigation

Irrigation Maintenance bull Adjust run time for season

bull 1 Winter bull 2 Fall amp Spring bull 3 Summer

bull Check for leaks and fix leaks promptly bull Flush drip systems and check filters to

reduce clogging bull Adjust sprayheads to prevent

overspray on hardscape

Step 6 Maintenance Plants

Plant Maintenance

bull Amend soil with compost and mulch regularly bull Remove weeds bull Monitor plant health bull Minimize the use of

non- organic chemicals bull Start with a hard spray

of water bull Use insecticidal soap

or other non-toxic pest killer

QUESTIONS

Apply for the WaterSmart Landscape Makeover Series

httplandscapemakeoverwatersmartsdorg Presentation Slides at httpwwwwatersmartsdorgprogramswatersmart-landscape-design-homeowners-workshop

  • Slide Number 1
  • San Diego County Water Authority
  • Slide Number 3
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  • Before
  • After
  • Personal Goals
  • Slide Number 11
  • Why Remove Turf
  • Case Study 1
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  • WaterSmart Landscapes
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Design Process Overview
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Implementation Overview
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
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  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
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  • Water Uptake by Plant Roots
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
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  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Observations
  • Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
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  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
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  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
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  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
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  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Find Your Sunset Western Zone
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Plant Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Anatomy of an Irrigation System
  • Slide Number 131
  • Sprays Low Pressure
  • Sprays High Pressure
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Page 47: WaterSmart Landscape DESIGN FOR HOMEOWNERS · WaterSmart Landscape . DESIGN FOR HOMEOWNERS . Brought to you by the San Diego County Water Authority . ... Case Study 1. After: Approximately

Soil Aggregation bull Creates soil pores which contain

OWL Oxyen Water Life

bull Purifies runoff water bull Creates water holding

capacity

Water Uptake by Plant Roots

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Organic Matter bull Reverses compaction bull Improves root penetration bull Improves plant success

Remediating Compaction

bull Add organic matter bull Build the health of the soil food web bull By the way hellip ADD ORGANIC MATTER

bull IN the ground Compost for Soil Amendment when planting

bull ON the ground Mulch after planting

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Compost Soil Amendment Mulch IN ground ON ground

Soil Amendment

bull Use compost when planting bull Small particles

usually less than frac14rdquo bull Mix compost with backfill soil

bull 30 most plants bull 15 natives in disturbed soil

bull Available in bags or bulk

Amending Soil with Compost

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Mulch bull Blanket over soil surface bull Continues to feed the soil as it breaks down bull Adds organic matter in areas already planted bull Prevents

bull Erosion bull Evaporation bull Weeds bull Compaction

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Mulch Types bull Longevity Wood chips or Bark bull Soil Building chipped tree trimmings or coarse compost

bull Varied particle sized bull Texture

bull Water passes through bull Holds in place on slopes and in wind

Brush or Composted Mulch Chipped Mulch Blended Mulch

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Mulch Application bull After planting lay 4rdquo layer on top of soil bull Leave open space around plant stem or crown bull Add additional mulch when areas are thin bull Rule of thumb

bull 1 14 CY covers about 100 sq ft at 4rdquo depth

Brush Mulch Chipped Mulch

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

How does your soil handle water bull Organic matter remediates compaction bull Percolation and infiltration effected by

bull Soil texture bull Soil aggregation bull Layers of compaction or rock

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Soil Drainage and Percolation Test (Homeownerrsquos Guide)

Day 1 1 Dig one cubic foot hole (12rdquox12rdquox12rdquo) 2 Fill the hole with water to saturate the soil 3 Let drain overnight

Day 2 1 Lay a stick over the hole 2 Refill the hole with water to the

level of the stick 3 Wait one hour 4 Measure how far the water level has

dropped to determine the infiltration rate per hour

Note Use the soil from the hole to do a worm count amp test the texture of your soil

Homework Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Soil Drainage Field Percolation Test Inches per Hr Drainage Solutions

Less than 1rdquo

Add organics Create mounds Select tolerant plants

1rdquo- 3rdquo

More than 4rdquo

Add organics Create mounds Select tolerant plants

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

First Flush bull First rain after dry period bull Washes off pollutants deposited

during dry period bull Discharge of higher concentrations

of pollutants in early part of a storm (relative to the later part of the storm)

bull 1000 SF roof has bull 372 gallons for 85 24 Hr Storm

at 6 inches of rainfall

bull Soil is important tool for management of First Flush

372 gallons

per 1000 SF 85 Storm

50 CF

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

First Flush Can the polluted water be cleaned

YES Healthy soil breaks down pollutants Can the water be utilized

YES It can be stored in bull Soil bull Rain Barrels bull Cisterns

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

First Seasonal Flush Subsequent Storm Event

Old Town San Diego

Storm Water Requirements for Water Quality Treatment You can be sustainable by incorporating features in your landscape plan such as

bull Rain barrels bull Dry stream beds with basins

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Design Capture Volume (DCV) Impermeable bull Roofs Concrete

Asphalt Grouted Pavers

Semi-permeable bull DG Cobble Gravel

Compacted Soil

Permeable bull Landscape areas

Amended or Mulched Soils

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

non-permeable

semi-permeable

permeable

Design Capture Volume (LID) bull Formula for on-site Design Capture Volume (DCV) for Runoff Factors 85th

percentile 24 Hr Storm

bull DCV = C x d x A x (43560 SFacre x 112 inft) DCV = C x d x A x 3630 conversion from acres to SF and to CF

bull DCV = Design Capture Volume in cubic feet bull C = Runoff Factors

Impermeable 09 Semi- permeable 03 Landscape areas 01

bull d = 85th Percentile Storm average regional 06

bull A = Tributary area in acres bull 43560 SF X 112 is conversion to CF

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

First Flush Techniques bull Keep water on site bull Slow-Store-Spread-Sink

bull Slow down the speed of the flow bull Store in basins bull Spread over wider area bull Sink into healthy soil

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

First Flush Techniques Pitfalls amp Problems

bull Drainage must be at least

5 -10rsquo from buildings and hardscape

bull Expansive clay soil bull Poor percolation

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

First Flush Techniques Dry Stream

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

10rsquo from hardscape

First Flush Techniques Dry Stream

bull Dry Stream

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

bull 10rsquo minimum from hardscape bull Optional permeable landscape fabric beneath rock

First Flush Techniques Rain Barrel bull Install with Diverter to control

overflow bull Be sure to plan for overflow if

not tied to drainage system bull Check WaterSmartSDOrg for

current incentives

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

First Flush Techniques Infiltration Trench

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

10rsquo from hardscape

First Flush Techniques Dry Well

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

10rsquo from hardscape

First Flush Techniques bull What Volume is needed Convert Gallons into Cubic Feet 372 Gallons from 6 Inch Rain Event 372 Gallons 748 = 50 Cubic Feet Depth of Storage Area in Inches = CF of Water divide (SF of Storage Area divide 12) Be aware of setbacks from buildings and impediments such as tree roots

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Observations

Site Observations bull Starting point of a successful design bull Take photos bull Assess existing situation

1 LID Conditions 2 Structural Conditions 3 Design Considerations 4 Growing Conditions

Landscape design and other design areas

bull Similarities bull Same basic elements amp principles

bull Differences bull Three-dimensional bull Living bull Seasonal amp ever changing

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Aesthetics Balance Symmetrical Balance

both sides even or visually identical - a mirror image Formal

Asymmetrical Balance

different-sized elements balance one another by having equal visual weight Informal

SYMMETRICAL BALANCE

ASYMMETRICAL BALANCE

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Proportion

bull Relative size of objects within the composition Large tree can make a house appear smaller

bull Most SoCal homes are out of scale to their lots

Aesthetics Proportion

Plantings may grow out of scale

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Color Most powerful of art elements Establish harmony

bull Soothing low contrast monochromatic cool bull Energizing contrast complimentary warm

SECONDARY COLORS PRIMARY COLORS TERTIARY COLORS

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Color Simple Color Harmony

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Contrast bull Provides interest and impact bull Creates Focal Points and catches the eye bull Contrast plant textures values and colors

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Unity bull Provides cohesive calm bull Repeat plant selections throughout the plan

including both sides of driveway

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Curb Appeal Billboard Effect bull Groups or drifts of plants catch the moving eye bull High contrast bull Simple

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Curb Appeal Path to the door bull Direct line of sight

or visual cues bull Generous path

welcomes guests bull No over grown areas

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Curb Appeal Path to the door bull Direct line of sight

or visual cues bull Generous path

welcomes guests bull No over grown areas

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Plant Functions in Design Climate Mitigation

bull Tradeoffs bull Deciduous Evergreen bull View vs Temperature

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Euphorbia cotinifolia Caribbean Copper Plant

Plant Functions in Design Security bull Thorns as a

deterrent

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Plant Functions in Design Privacy

bull Screen ugly views or create privacy bull Pick a cultivar that doesnrsquot need frequent pruning

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Podocarpus macrophyllus maki Shubby Yew

Pittosporum tenufolium lsquoSilver Sheenrsquo

Explore Design as 2 parts

bull Shaping Spaces bull How will you use the space

bull space arrangement location of major elements bull Design in 3D bull Form follows Function

bull Planting design bull How the space is filled with plants for effective

design

Step 4 Design Functional Design

How will you use your space Is your space an Outdoor Room a Passageway or a Garden

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Outdoor Rooms bull Walls

bull Do NOT need to be solid to create sense of enclosure

bull Floor bull Flagstone DG mulch

or groundcover

bull Ceilings bull can be canopies or arbors

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Passageway bull Way-finding or easy to follow bull Open path for curb appeal bull ldquoPeek-a-viewrdquo for mystery

Step 4 Design Functional Design

View Garden bull Enjoy from a distance bull Treat as a canvas bull Include paths for maintenance amp strolling

Step 4 Design Functional Design

View Garden Borrowed Views

Step 4 Design Functional Design

View Garden Created Views

bull Use an accent feature to create a focal point

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Design in 3D Create vertical dimension with

bull Layered planting

Background 6rsquo+ Middleground 4rsquo+-

Foreground 0-12rdquo

for islands

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function bull How will the space be used

bull What activities will occur there bull Active Uses

cooking eating entertaining sports play pool pets food bull Passive Uses

resting meditation viewing bull Does the current layout ldquoworkrdquo or does it need to

change to be more functional bull Lose the bed lines

bull Donrsquot think of your planting bed as a separate area hellip plan the entire space

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Create a Functional Bubble Plan bull Think

bull How the space could be used NOT how it IS used

bull Will it be an outdoor room garden or pathway

bull Do you want add bull Seating areas bull Pathways through

planting ldquoislandsrdquo bull Meander through your

yardslope with a circular route

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Think outside the box

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Create a Functional Bubble Plan bull Think How the space could be used NOT how it IS used

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Is it an Outdoor Room

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

An Outdoor Room with a dry stream bed

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Is it a Passageway

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Is it a Garden

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape Create a Planting Area Bubble Plan

bull Show basic planting areas bull Locate planting heights of

bull High bull Medium bull Low

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape Complete your Functional Bubble Plan

bull Sketch circulation paths and gathering areas

bull Show planting areas and height Create your Hardscape Plan

bull Check hardscape in place and correct bull Add desired elements

Include bull Hardscape walkways drive walls

patios etc bull Fences and walls bull Elements fountains pots arbors

rocks etc bull Planting areas

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Creating Your Plant Palette bull How to Choose

bull What do you like bull Climate appropriate bull Place appropriate bull Does it fill a design function

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Climate Appropriate Plants Leaves are

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Leathery Small

Silvery Solar tracking

Climate Appropriate Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes Homeownerrsquos Guide and Notebook

bull Mediterranean bull Asian bull Tropical bull Contemporary bull Native bull Shade bull Groundcover options

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Mediterranean

CC BY 20 Karen Roe

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Lavender Rosemary

Olives

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Asian

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Iris douglasiana Dietes African Iris Nandina

Juniperus Juniper

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Tropical

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Lantana Alstroemeria

Strelitzia Bird of Paradise Euphorbia milii Crown of Thorns

Bromeliads

Plumeria

Bougainvillea Geraniums Bird of Paradise

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Contemporary

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Anigozanthos Kangaroo Paw Assorted Succulents

Fire Sticks Kalanchoe thyrisifolia Agave Attenuata

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

California Natives

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Heteromeles arbutifolia Toyon

Romneya coulteri Matilija Poppy

Epilobium California Fushia

Saliva clevelandii Cleveland Sage

A note about Natives hellip WaterSmart Plant Palettes

California Natives bull Adapted for our climate soils bull Provide habitat and attract wildlife

Native plants need

bull Little or no summer water bull Little or no fertilizer bull No pesticides bull Less maintenance

Some native plants are summer deciduous

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Shade Plants for Dry Areas (See Notebook)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Bromeliads Clivia Dianella variegata Schefflera arboricola variegata

Walkable Groundcover Options Dymondia margaretae (Silver Carpet)

Lippia nodiflora (Kurapia)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Flat Green Groundcover Options Fragaria chiloensis (Beach Strawberry)

Achillea millefolium (Yarrow)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Mature Size Plant Research the ldquoFinished Sizerdquo

Agave americana marginata

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Mature Size Plant Pick the right size cultivar for the right place

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Carissa macrocarpa Natal Plum Species lsquoBoxwood Beautyrsquo lsquoGreen Carpetrsquo

8rsquo x 8rsquo 2rsquo x 2rsquo 1rsquo ndash 1 frac12rsquo x 4rsquo

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Growing Conditions Exposure

bull Soil type bull Drainage

Full Shade Full Sun

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Water Requirements Water Use Landscape Coefficient of Landscape Species WUCOLS South Coastal South Inland

Plant Search httpucanredusitesWUCOLSPlant_Search_Instructions

Escondido Rancho Bernardo San Marcos Poway Lakeside Ramona

San Diego Chula Vista Del Mar La Jolla Carlsbad Oceanside Vista El Cajon

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant

WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant

Sunset Western Garden Book Specific Plant Info bull Water usage bull Mature Size bull Cultivars bull Growing conditions

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Find Your Sunset Western Zone Zone 24

bull Mild maritime climate mild winters cool summers rarely freezes

Zone 23 bull Warmer than Zone 24

usually frost-free Zone 21

bull A mix of maritime amp continental influence colder in winter

httpwwwsunsetcomgardenclimate-zonessunset-climate-zone-san-diego-area-00418000067314

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant Sunset Western Garden Book Specific Plant Info bull Water usage bull Mature Size bull Cultivars bull Growing requirements

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Explore Design as 2 parts Physical site design

bull How the space is arranged location of major elements

Planting design and placement bull How the space is filled with plants for effective design

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Putting It Together Size your plants bull Draw at Mature Size to match Bubble Diagram bull Avoid overplanting bull Allow room to grow bull Understand you may

need to edit and thin later

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Putting It Together Hydrozoning bull Group plants with like water needs together

according to irrigation zone bull Do not put water needy plants next to low-water

plants bull Research

bull Water Use Classification of Landscape Species (WUCOLS) rating

bull Plant palettes bull Sunset Western

Step 4 Design Plant Placement

Remember Drawing in Scale Accurate proportion using a standard measurement to represent one foot

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale bull Determine the mature size of the plant bull Use the mature size bull Find appropriate circle

on template

bull Example bull Bush is 3rsquo at maturity bull In 14 scale use 34rdquo

diameter circle

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale bull Pencil in the plants for your space bull At 14rdquo scale = 1rsquo- 0rdquo

bull 3rsquo diameter shrub drawn as 34rdquo diameter circle

bull 12rsquo canopy tree drawn as 3rdquo diameter circle

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Anatomy of an Irrigation System

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Pressure Test bull Use meter on last head on valve

bull Range should be between 25 psi and 40 psi

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Pressure Regulation

At the point of connection (POC) At the head At the valve

Sprays Low Pressure

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Donuts formed by poor coverage

Sprays High Pressure

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Misting

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Overhead or Drip

Choose Overhead Spray for bull Large areas of turf replacement ground cover

(ie dymondia Beach Strawberry etc) bull The existing overhead system has good existing

coverage Choose Drip for bull Small oddly shaped planting areas bull Mixing of plants with differing water requirements in

the same valve area

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of Efficient Overhead Spray bull Simple to retrofit existing spray hardware bull Can match precipitation rate of drip bull Simpler to troubleshoot than drip bull May provide better coverage for groundcover

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of Drip Systems bull Drip is the most efficient

irrigation delivery type

bull Reduces weed growth by targeted water application

bull Prevents runoff and erosion

bull Low precipitation rate

bull No trenching means less digging

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of In-Line Drip Emitters

bull Provide consistent precipitation rate throughout line

bull Less prone to clogging and damage than micro spray

bull Easy to install

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Filters

At the head At the valve

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Drip Retrofit Systems bull Replace existing pop-ups with

retrofit such as Rainbird R-1800

bull Use subsurface tubing with emitter valves not micro spray and 14rdquospaghetti lines

bull Cover with mulch

Step 4 Design Irrigation

In-line Drip

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Irrigation Plan bull Create an irrigation plan based on your completed planting

plan and hydrozones bull Select a category of irrigation (rotor drip etchellip) bull Prepare a materials list and fill in spaces on your legend

(components and quantity)

Step 4 Design Irrigation

What is a Controller Program

bull A set of instructions stored in the controller

bull Different irrigation schedules bull Irrigation days ndash how often bull Start times ndash at what time bull Water times ndash how long

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Water Efficient Control Equipment bull Smart Controllers bull Rain and ETo Sensors bull Moisture Sensors

Smart Controllers Moisture Sensors

Rain and ETo Sensors

How much water does your landscape need

hellip It depends

Step 4 Design Irrigation

bull Soil Texture bull Precipitation Rate bull Plant Demand

Irrigation Scheduling Internet BeWaterWisecom

Step 4 Design Irrigation

1 Prepare the site

bull Cut down tall weeds bull Remove woody or invasive plants bull (warm season turf) bull Flag sprinkler heads bull Soak the area with water

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

2 Edging Mounding amp Contouring

bull Make room for the mulch Cut lawn 12 inches away from concrete to 3rdquo below concrete level

bull Create mounds with removed sod by facing turf side down or discard removed sod

bull Grade as needed

Manual ldquoGrubbingrdquo Gas Powered

Sod Cutter

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

3 Ensure Irrigation of Trees and Large plants bull Add bubblers or drip irrigation if needed

In-line drip irrigation can be expanded as tree grows Bubbler Head Drip Irrigation

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

4 Plant Large Plants bull 5 gallon and larger

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

5 Add a weed barrier bull NOT weed cloth (except under rock) bull Newspaper or cardboard bull Overlap by 6-8 inches bull Cover all ground except where

there are plants

Paper amp Cardboard Weed Barrier Do NOT use weed cloth

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Notify your neighbors first

Weed Barrier Newspaper amp Cardboard

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

6 Layer bull 1-2rdquo of compost bull 4-5rdquo of Soil Building Mulch (tree trimmerrsquos chipped etc) bull Pull compost and mulch away from plant crowns and trunks

Timing bull Traditional Allow 3 - 5 months

for composting to complete process then plant

bull Fast Plant before completion by digging through layers

Sheet Mulching

(4rdquo+)

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

bull Rule of thumb for coverage 1 13 Cu Yd covers100 sf 4rdquo depth

Know your Turf Type to Effectively Remove

Turf Type Dormant Season

Active Season

Growth form

Seeds Common Types

Kill Method

Cool Season

Winter

Summer

Small tuffs

Dwarf Tall Fescue (common locally) Perennial Ryegrass Annual Ryegrass Blue Grass

Sheet Mulch

Warm Season

Winter Summer

Creeping Stolons

Bermuda grass Zoysia grass St Augustine Grass Kikuyu grass

Solarization or Chemical Followed by Sheet Mulching

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods bull Herbicides

bull Cannot be killed with Chemicals when dormant bull Spray herbicides when actively growing bull Repeat application

bull Non-toxic herbicide products

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods

bull Complete Sod Removal bull Sod goes to landfill

cannot be recycled

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Contouring for Dry Stream

Step 5 Implementation Contouring

Contouring Landscape Fabric First Cobbles Added

Completed

Step 5 Implementation Sequence

Do It Yourself or Professional Contractor What is right for you bull Tradeoff Cost vs Labor + Time bull Option Be the General Contractor yourself Installation or Repair bull California Landscape Contractors Association (CLCA)

httpwwwclcasandiegoorg bull Certified Irrigation Professional wwwIrrigationorg bull Contractors State License Board (CSLB)

httpwwwcslbcagovConsumers bull YouTube Instructional Videos

Step 6 Maintenance Irrigation

Irrigation Maintenance bull Adjust run time for season

bull 1 Winter bull 2 Fall amp Spring bull 3 Summer

bull Check for leaks and fix leaks promptly bull Flush drip systems and check filters to

reduce clogging bull Adjust sprayheads to prevent

overspray on hardscape

Step 6 Maintenance Plants

Plant Maintenance

bull Amend soil with compost and mulch regularly bull Remove weeds bull Monitor plant health bull Minimize the use of

non- organic chemicals bull Start with a hard spray

of water bull Use insecticidal soap

or other non-toxic pest killer

QUESTIONS

Apply for the WaterSmart Landscape Makeover Series

httplandscapemakeoverwatersmartsdorg Presentation Slides at httpwwwwatersmartsdorgprogramswatersmart-landscape-design-homeowners-workshop

  • Slide Number 1
  • San Diego County Water Authority
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  • Before
  • After
  • Personal Goals
  • Slide Number 11
  • Why Remove Turf
  • Case Study 1
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  • WaterSmart Landscapes
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Design Process Overview
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Implementation Overview
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
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  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
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  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
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  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
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  • Water Uptake by Plant Roots
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
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  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Observations
  • Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
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  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
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  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Find Your Sunset Western Zone
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
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  • Step 4 Design Plant Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
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  • Anatomy of an Irrigation System
  • Slide Number 131
  • Sprays Low Pressure
  • Sprays High Pressure
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Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Organic Matter bull Reverses compaction bull Improves root penetration bull Improves plant success

Remediating Compaction

bull Add organic matter bull Build the health of the soil food web bull By the way hellip ADD ORGANIC MATTER

bull IN the ground Compost for Soil Amendment when planting

bull ON the ground Mulch after planting

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Compost Soil Amendment Mulch IN ground ON ground

Soil Amendment

bull Use compost when planting bull Small particles

usually less than frac14rdquo bull Mix compost with backfill soil

bull 30 most plants bull 15 natives in disturbed soil

bull Available in bags or bulk

Amending Soil with Compost

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Mulch bull Blanket over soil surface bull Continues to feed the soil as it breaks down bull Adds organic matter in areas already planted bull Prevents

bull Erosion bull Evaporation bull Weeds bull Compaction

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Mulch Types bull Longevity Wood chips or Bark bull Soil Building chipped tree trimmings or coarse compost

bull Varied particle sized bull Texture

bull Water passes through bull Holds in place on slopes and in wind

Brush or Composted Mulch Chipped Mulch Blended Mulch

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Mulch Application bull After planting lay 4rdquo layer on top of soil bull Leave open space around plant stem or crown bull Add additional mulch when areas are thin bull Rule of thumb

bull 1 14 CY covers about 100 sq ft at 4rdquo depth

Brush Mulch Chipped Mulch

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

How does your soil handle water bull Organic matter remediates compaction bull Percolation and infiltration effected by

bull Soil texture bull Soil aggregation bull Layers of compaction or rock

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Soil Drainage and Percolation Test (Homeownerrsquos Guide)

Day 1 1 Dig one cubic foot hole (12rdquox12rdquox12rdquo) 2 Fill the hole with water to saturate the soil 3 Let drain overnight

Day 2 1 Lay a stick over the hole 2 Refill the hole with water to the

level of the stick 3 Wait one hour 4 Measure how far the water level has

dropped to determine the infiltration rate per hour

Note Use the soil from the hole to do a worm count amp test the texture of your soil

Homework Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Soil Drainage Field Percolation Test Inches per Hr Drainage Solutions

Less than 1rdquo

Add organics Create mounds Select tolerant plants

1rdquo- 3rdquo

More than 4rdquo

Add organics Create mounds Select tolerant plants

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

First Flush bull First rain after dry period bull Washes off pollutants deposited

during dry period bull Discharge of higher concentrations

of pollutants in early part of a storm (relative to the later part of the storm)

bull 1000 SF roof has bull 372 gallons for 85 24 Hr Storm

at 6 inches of rainfall

bull Soil is important tool for management of First Flush

372 gallons

per 1000 SF 85 Storm

50 CF

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

First Flush Can the polluted water be cleaned

YES Healthy soil breaks down pollutants Can the water be utilized

YES It can be stored in bull Soil bull Rain Barrels bull Cisterns

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

First Seasonal Flush Subsequent Storm Event

Old Town San Diego

Storm Water Requirements for Water Quality Treatment You can be sustainable by incorporating features in your landscape plan such as

bull Rain barrels bull Dry stream beds with basins

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Design Capture Volume (DCV) Impermeable bull Roofs Concrete

Asphalt Grouted Pavers

Semi-permeable bull DG Cobble Gravel

Compacted Soil

Permeable bull Landscape areas

Amended or Mulched Soils

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

non-permeable

semi-permeable

permeable

Design Capture Volume (LID) bull Formula for on-site Design Capture Volume (DCV) for Runoff Factors 85th

percentile 24 Hr Storm

bull DCV = C x d x A x (43560 SFacre x 112 inft) DCV = C x d x A x 3630 conversion from acres to SF and to CF

bull DCV = Design Capture Volume in cubic feet bull C = Runoff Factors

Impermeable 09 Semi- permeable 03 Landscape areas 01

bull d = 85th Percentile Storm average regional 06

bull A = Tributary area in acres bull 43560 SF X 112 is conversion to CF

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

First Flush Techniques bull Keep water on site bull Slow-Store-Spread-Sink

bull Slow down the speed of the flow bull Store in basins bull Spread over wider area bull Sink into healthy soil

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

First Flush Techniques Pitfalls amp Problems

bull Drainage must be at least

5 -10rsquo from buildings and hardscape

bull Expansive clay soil bull Poor percolation

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

First Flush Techniques Dry Stream

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

10rsquo from hardscape

First Flush Techniques Dry Stream

bull Dry Stream

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

bull 10rsquo minimum from hardscape bull Optional permeable landscape fabric beneath rock

First Flush Techniques Rain Barrel bull Install with Diverter to control

overflow bull Be sure to plan for overflow if

not tied to drainage system bull Check WaterSmartSDOrg for

current incentives

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

First Flush Techniques Infiltration Trench

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

10rsquo from hardscape

First Flush Techniques Dry Well

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

10rsquo from hardscape

First Flush Techniques bull What Volume is needed Convert Gallons into Cubic Feet 372 Gallons from 6 Inch Rain Event 372 Gallons 748 = 50 Cubic Feet Depth of Storage Area in Inches = CF of Water divide (SF of Storage Area divide 12) Be aware of setbacks from buildings and impediments such as tree roots

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Observations

Site Observations bull Starting point of a successful design bull Take photos bull Assess existing situation

1 LID Conditions 2 Structural Conditions 3 Design Considerations 4 Growing Conditions

Landscape design and other design areas

bull Similarities bull Same basic elements amp principles

bull Differences bull Three-dimensional bull Living bull Seasonal amp ever changing

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Aesthetics Balance Symmetrical Balance

both sides even or visually identical - a mirror image Formal

Asymmetrical Balance

different-sized elements balance one another by having equal visual weight Informal

SYMMETRICAL BALANCE

ASYMMETRICAL BALANCE

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Proportion

bull Relative size of objects within the composition Large tree can make a house appear smaller

bull Most SoCal homes are out of scale to their lots

Aesthetics Proportion

Plantings may grow out of scale

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Color Most powerful of art elements Establish harmony

bull Soothing low contrast monochromatic cool bull Energizing contrast complimentary warm

SECONDARY COLORS PRIMARY COLORS TERTIARY COLORS

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Color Simple Color Harmony

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Contrast bull Provides interest and impact bull Creates Focal Points and catches the eye bull Contrast plant textures values and colors

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Unity bull Provides cohesive calm bull Repeat plant selections throughout the plan

including both sides of driveway

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Curb Appeal Billboard Effect bull Groups or drifts of plants catch the moving eye bull High contrast bull Simple

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Curb Appeal Path to the door bull Direct line of sight

or visual cues bull Generous path

welcomes guests bull No over grown areas

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Curb Appeal Path to the door bull Direct line of sight

or visual cues bull Generous path

welcomes guests bull No over grown areas

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Plant Functions in Design Climate Mitigation

bull Tradeoffs bull Deciduous Evergreen bull View vs Temperature

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Euphorbia cotinifolia Caribbean Copper Plant

Plant Functions in Design Security bull Thorns as a

deterrent

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Plant Functions in Design Privacy

bull Screen ugly views or create privacy bull Pick a cultivar that doesnrsquot need frequent pruning

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Podocarpus macrophyllus maki Shubby Yew

Pittosporum tenufolium lsquoSilver Sheenrsquo

Explore Design as 2 parts

bull Shaping Spaces bull How will you use the space

bull space arrangement location of major elements bull Design in 3D bull Form follows Function

bull Planting design bull How the space is filled with plants for effective

design

Step 4 Design Functional Design

How will you use your space Is your space an Outdoor Room a Passageway or a Garden

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Outdoor Rooms bull Walls

bull Do NOT need to be solid to create sense of enclosure

bull Floor bull Flagstone DG mulch

or groundcover

bull Ceilings bull can be canopies or arbors

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Passageway bull Way-finding or easy to follow bull Open path for curb appeal bull ldquoPeek-a-viewrdquo for mystery

Step 4 Design Functional Design

View Garden bull Enjoy from a distance bull Treat as a canvas bull Include paths for maintenance amp strolling

Step 4 Design Functional Design

View Garden Borrowed Views

Step 4 Design Functional Design

View Garden Created Views

bull Use an accent feature to create a focal point

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Design in 3D Create vertical dimension with

bull Layered planting

Background 6rsquo+ Middleground 4rsquo+-

Foreground 0-12rdquo

for islands

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function bull How will the space be used

bull What activities will occur there bull Active Uses

cooking eating entertaining sports play pool pets food bull Passive Uses

resting meditation viewing bull Does the current layout ldquoworkrdquo or does it need to

change to be more functional bull Lose the bed lines

bull Donrsquot think of your planting bed as a separate area hellip plan the entire space

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Create a Functional Bubble Plan bull Think

bull How the space could be used NOT how it IS used

bull Will it be an outdoor room garden or pathway

bull Do you want add bull Seating areas bull Pathways through

planting ldquoislandsrdquo bull Meander through your

yardslope with a circular route

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Think outside the box

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Create a Functional Bubble Plan bull Think How the space could be used NOT how it IS used

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Is it an Outdoor Room

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

An Outdoor Room with a dry stream bed

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Is it a Passageway

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Is it a Garden

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape Create a Planting Area Bubble Plan

bull Show basic planting areas bull Locate planting heights of

bull High bull Medium bull Low

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape Complete your Functional Bubble Plan

bull Sketch circulation paths and gathering areas

bull Show planting areas and height Create your Hardscape Plan

bull Check hardscape in place and correct bull Add desired elements

Include bull Hardscape walkways drive walls

patios etc bull Fences and walls bull Elements fountains pots arbors

rocks etc bull Planting areas

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Creating Your Plant Palette bull How to Choose

bull What do you like bull Climate appropriate bull Place appropriate bull Does it fill a design function

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Climate Appropriate Plants Leaves are

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Leathery Small

Silvery Solar tracking

Climate Appropriate Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes Homeownerrsquos Guide and Notebook

bull Mediterranean bull Asian bull Tropical bull Contemporary bull Native bull Shade bull Groundcover options

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Mediterranean

CC BY 20 Karen Roe

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Lavender Rosemary

Olives

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Asian

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Iris douglasiana Dietes African Iris Nandina

Juniperus Juniper

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Tropical

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Lantana Alstroemeria

Strelitzia Bird of Paradise Euphorbia milii Crown of Thorns

Bromeliads

Plumeria

Bougainvillea Geraniums Bird of Paradise

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Contemporary

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Anigozanthos Kangaroo Paw Assorted Succulents

Fire Sticks Kalanchoe thyrisifolia Agave Attenuata

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

California Natives

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Heteromeles arbutifolia Toyon

Romneya coulteri Matilija Poppy

Epilobium California Fushia

Saliva clevelandii Cleveland Sage

A note about Natives hellip WaterSmart Plant Palettes

California Natives bull Adapted for our climate soils bull Provide habitat and attract wildlife

Native plants need

bull Little or no summer water bull Little or no fertilizer bull No pesticides bull Less maintenance

Some native plants are summer deciduous

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Shade Plants for Dry Areas (See Notebook)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Bromeliads Clivia Dianella variegata Schefflera arboricola variegata

Walkable Groundcover Options Dymondia margaretae (Silver Carpet)

Lippia nodiflora (Kurapia)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Flat Green Groundcover Options Fragaria chiloensis (Beach Strawberry)

Achillea millefolium (Yarrow)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Mature Size Plant Research the ldquoFinished Sizerdquo

Agave americana marginata

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Mature Size Plant Pick the right size cultivar for the right place

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Carissa macrocarpa Natal Plum Species lsquoBoxwood Beautyrsquo lsquoGreen Carpetrsquo

8rsquo x 8rsquo 2rsquo x 2rsquo 1rsquo ndash 1 frac12rsquo x 4rsquo

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Growing Conditions Exposure

bull Soil type bull Drainage

Full Shade Full Sun

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Water Requirements Water Use Landscape Coefficient of Landscape Species WUCOLS South Coastal South Inland

Plant Search httpucanredusitesWUCOLSPlant_Search_Instructions

Escondido Rancho Bernardo San Marcos Poway Lakeside Ramona

San Diego Chula Vista Del Mar La Jolla Carlsbad Oceanside Vista El Cajon

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant

WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant

Sunset Western Garden Book Specific Plant Info bull Water usage bull Mature Size bull Cultivars bull Growing conditions

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Find Your Sunset Western Zone Zone 24

bull Mild maritime climate mild winters cool summers rarely freezes

Zone 23 bull Warmer than Zone 24

usually frost-free Zone 21

bull A mix of maritime amp continental influence colder in winter

httpwwwsunsetcomgardenclimate-zonessunset-climate-zone-san-diego-area-00418000067314

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant Sunset Western Garden Book Specific Plant Info bull Water usage bull Mature Size bull Cultivars bull Growing requirements

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Explore Design as 2 parts Physical site design

bull How the space is arranged location of major elements

Planting design and placement bull How the space is filled with plants for effective design

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Putting It Together Size your plants bull Draw at Mature Size to match Bubble Diagram bull Avoid overplanting bull Allow room to grow bull Understand you may

need to edit and thin later

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Putting It Together Hydrozoning bull Group plants with like water needs together

according to irrigation zone bull Do not put water needy plants next to low-water

plants bull Research

bull Water Use Classification of Landscape Species (WUCOLS) rating

bull Plant palettes bull Sunset Western

Step 4 Design Plant Placement

Remember Drawing in Scale Accurate proportion using a standard measurement to represent one foot

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale bull Determine the mature size of the plant bull Use the mature size bull Find appropriate circle

on template

bull Example bull Bush is 3rsquo at maturity bull In 14 scale use 34rdquo

diameter circle

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale bull Pencil in the plants for your space bull At 14rdquo scale = 1rsquo- 0rdquo

bull 3rsquo diameter shrub drawn as 34rdquo diameter circle

bull 12rsquo canopy tree drawn as 3rdquo diameter circle

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Anatomy of an Irrigation System

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Pressure Test bull Use meter on last head on valve

bull Range should be between 25 psi and 40 psi

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Pressure Regulation

At the point of connection (POC) At the head At the valve

Sprays Low Pressure

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Donuts formed by poor coverage

Sprays High Pressure

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Misting

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Overhead or Drip

Choose Overhead Spray for bull Large areas of turf replacement ground cover

(ie dymondia Beach Strawberry etc) bull The existing overhead system has good existing

coverage Choose Drip for bull Small oddly shaped planting areas bull Mixing of plants with differing water requirements in

the same valve area

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of Efficient Overhead Spray bull Simple to retrofit existing spray hardware bull Can match precipitation rate of drip bull Simpler to troubleshoot than drip bull May provide better coverage for groundcover

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of Drip Systems bull Drip is the most efficient

irrigation delivery type

bull Reduces weed growth by targeted water application

bull Prevents runoff and erosion

bull Low precipitation rate

bull No trenching means less digging

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of In-Line Drip Emitters

bull Provide consistent precipitation rate throughout line

bull Less prone to clogging and damage than micro spray

bull Easy to install

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Filters

At the head At the valve

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Drip Retrofit Systems bull Replace existing pop-ups with

retrofit such as Rainbird R-1800

bull Use subsurface tubing with emitter valves not micro spray and 14rdquospaghetti lines

bull Cover with mulch

Step 4 Design Irrigation

In-line Drip

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Irrigation Plan bull Create an irrigation plan based on your completed planting

plan and hydrozones bull Select a category of irrigation (rotor drip etchellip) bull Prepare a materials list and fill in spaces on your legend

(components and quantity)

Step 4 Design Irrigation

What is a Controller Program

bull A set of instructions stored in the controller

bull Different irrigation schedules bull Irrigation days ndash how often bull Start times ndash at what time bull Water times ndash how long

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Water Efficient Control Equipment bull Smart Controllers bull Rain and ETo Sensors bull Moisture Sensors

Smart Controllers Moisture Sensors

Rain and ETo Sensors

How much water does your landscape need

hellip It depends

Step 4 Design Irrigation

bull Soil Texture bull Precipitation Rate bull Plant Demand

Irrigation Scheduling Internet BeWaterWisecom

Step 4 Design Irrigation

1 Prepare the site

bull Cut down tall weeds bull Remove woody or invasive plants bull (warm season turf) bull Flag sprinkler heads bull Soak the area with water

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

2 Edging Mounding amp Contouring

bull Make room for the mulch Cut lawn 12 inches away from concrete to 3rdquo below concrete level

bull Create mounds with removed sod by facing turf side down or discard removed sod

bull Grade as needed

Manual ldquoGrubbingrdquo Gas Powered

Sod Cutter

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

3 Ensure Irrigation of Trees and Large plants bull Add bubblers or drip irrigation if needed

In-line drip irrigation can be expanded as tree grows Bubbler Head Drip Irrigation

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

4 Plant Large Plants bull 5 gallon and larger

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

5 Add a weed barrier bull NOT weed cloth (except under rock) bull Newspaper or cardboard bull Overlap by 6-8 inches bull Cover all ground except where

there are plants

Paper amp Cardboard Weed Barrier Do NOT use weed cloth

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Notify your neighbors first

Weed Barrier Newspaper amp Cardboard

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

6 Layer bull 1-2rdquo of compost bull 4-5rdquo of Soil Building Mulch (tree trimmerrsquos chipped etc) bull Pull compost and mulch away from plant crowns and trunks

Timing bull Traditional Allow 3 - 5 months

for composting to complete process then plant

bull Fast Plant before completion by digging through layers

Sheet Mulching

(4rdquo+)

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

bull Rule of thumb for coverage 1 13 Cu Yd covers100 sf 4rdquo depth

Know your Turf Type to Effectively Remove

Turf Type Dormant Season

Active Season

Growth form

Seeds Common Types

Kill Method

Cool Season

Winter

Summer

Small tuffs

Dwarf Tall Fescue (common locally) Perennial Ryegrass Annual Ryegrass Blue Grass

Sheet Mulch

Warm Season

Winter Summer

Creeping Stolons

Bermuda grass Zoysia grass St Augustine Grass Kikuyu grass

Solarization or Chemical Followed by Sheet Mulching

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods bull Herbicides

bull Cannot be killed with Chemicals when dormant bull Spray herbicides when actively growing bull Repeat application

bull Non-toxic herbicide products

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods

bull Complete Sod Removal bull Sod goes to landfill

cannot be recycled

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Contouring for Dry Stream

Step 5 Implementation Contouring

Contouring Landscape Fabric First Cobbles Added

Completed

Step 5 Implementation Sequence

Do It Yourself or Professional Contractor What is right for you bull Tradeoff Cost vs Labor + Time bull Option Be the General Contractor yourself Installation or Repair bull California Landscape Contractors Association (CLCA)

httpwwwclcasandiegoorg bull Certified Irrigation Professional wwwIrrigationorg bull Contractors State License Board (CSLB)

httpwwwcslbcagovConsumers bull YouTube Instructional Videos

Step 6 Maintenance Irrigation

Irrigation Maintenance bull Adjust run time for season

bull 1 Winter bull 2 Fall amp Spring bull 3 Summer

bull Check for leaks and fix leaks promptly bull Flush drip systems and check filters to

reduce clogging bull Adjust sprayheads to prevent

overspray on hardscape

Step 6 Maintenance Plants

Plant Maintenance

bull Amend soil with compost and mulch regularly bull Remove weeds bull Monitor plant health bull Minimize the use of

non- organic chemicals bull Start with a hard spray

of water bull Use insecticidal soap

or other non-toxic pest killer

QUESTIONS

Apply for the WaterSmart Landscape Makeover Series

httplandscapemakeoverwatersmartsdorg Presentation Slides at httpwwwwatersmartsdorgprogramswatersmart-landscape-design-homeowners-workshop

  • Slide Number 1
  • San Diego County Water Authority
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  • Before
  • After
  • Personal Goals
  • Slide Number 11
  • Why Remove Turf
  • Case Study 1
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  • WaterSmart Landscapes
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Design Process Overview
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Implementation Overview
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
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  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
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  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
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  • Water Uptake by Plant Roots
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
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  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Observations
  • Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
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  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
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  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
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  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
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  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Find Your Sunset Western Zone
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
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  • Step 4 Design Plant Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
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  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
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  • Anatomy of an Irrigation System
  • Slide Number 131
  • Sprays Low Pressure
  • Sprays High Pressure
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Page 49: WaterSmart Landscape DESIGN FOR HOMEOWNERS · WaterSmart Landscape . DESIGN FOR HOMEOWNERS . Brought to you by the San Diego County Water Authority . ... Case Study 1. After: Approximately

Remediating Compaction

bull Add organic matter bull Build the health of the soil food web bull By the way hellip ADD ORGANIC MATTER

bull IN the ground Compost for Soil Amendment when planting

bull ON the ground Mulch after planting

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Compost Soil Amendment Mulch IN ground ON ground

Soil Amendment

bull Use compost when planting bull Small particles

usually less than frac14rdquo bull Mix compost with backfill soil

bull 30 most plants bull 15 natives in disturbed soil

bull Available in bags or bulk

Amending Soil with Compost

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Mulch bull Blanket over soil surface bull Continues to feed the soil as it breaks down bull Adds organic matter in areas already planted bull Prevents

bull Erosion bull Evaporation bull Weeds bull Compaction

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Mulch Types bull Longevity Wood chips or Bark bull Soil Building chipped tree trimmings or coarse compost

bull Varied particle sized bull Texture

bull Water passes through bull Holds in place on slopes and in wind

Brush or Composted Mulch Chipped Mulch Blended Mulch

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Mulch Application bull After planting lay 4rdquo layer on top of soil bull Leave open space around plant stem or crown bull Add additional mulch when areas are thin bull Rule of thumb

bull 1 14 CY covers about 100 sq ft at 4rdquo depth

Brush Mulch Chipped Mulch

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

How does your soil handle water bull Organic matter remediates compaction bull Percolation and infiltration effected by

bull Soil texture bull Soil aggregation bull Layers of compaction or rock

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Soil Drainage and Percolation Test (Homeownerrsquos Guide)

Day 1 1 Dig one cubic foot hole (12rdquox12rdquox12rdquo) 2 Fill the hole with water to saturate the soil 3 Let drain overnight

Day 2 1 Lay a stick over the hole 2 Refill the hole with water to the

level of the stick 3 Wait one hour 4 Measure how far the water level has

dropped to determine the infiltration rate per hour

Note Use the soil from the hole to do a worm count amp test the texture of your soil

Homework Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Soil Drainage Field Percolation Test Inches per Hr Drainage Solutions

Less than 1rdquo

Add organics Create mounds Select tolerant plants

1rdquo- 3rdquo

More than 4rdquo

Add organics Create mounds Select tolerant plants

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

First Flush bull First rain after dry period bull Washes off pollutants deposited

during dry period bull Discharge of higher concentrations

of pollutants in early part of a storm (relative to the later part of the storm)

bull 1000 SF roof has bull 372 gallons for 85 24 Hr Storm

at 6 inches of rainfall

bull Soil is important tool for management of First Flush

372 gallons

per 1000 SF 85 Storm

50 CF

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

First Flush Can the polluted water be cleaned

YES Healthy soil breaks down pollutants Can the water be utilized

YES It can be stored in bull Soil bull Rain Barrels bull Cisterns

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

First Seasonal Flush Subsequent Storm Event

Old Town San Diego

Storm Water Requirements for Water Quality Treatment You can be sustainable by incorporating features in your landscape plan such as

bull Rain barrels bull Dry stream beds with basins

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Design Capture Volume (DCV) Impermeable bull Roofs Concrete

Asphalt Grouted Pavers

Semi-permeable bull DG Cobble Gravel

Compacted Soil

Permeable bull Landscape areas

Amended or Mulched Soils

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

non-permeable

semi-permeable

permeable

Design Capture Volume (LID) bull Formula for on-site Design Capture Volume (DCV) for Runoff Factors 85th

percentile 24 Hr Storm

bull DCV = C x d x A x (43560 SFacre x 112 inft) DCV = C x d x A x 3630 conversion from acres to SF and to CF

bull DCV = Design Capture Volume in cubic feet bull C = Runoff Factors

Impermeable 09 Semi- permeable 03 Landscape areas 01

bull d = 85th Percentile Storm average regional 06

bull A = Tributary area in acres bull 43560 SF X 112 is conversion to CF

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

First Flush Techniques bull Keep water on site bull Slow-Store-Spread-Sink

bull Slow down the speed of the flow bull Store in basins bull Spread over wider area bull Sink into healthy soil

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

First Flush Techniques Pitfalls amp Problems

bull Drainage must be at least

5 -10rsquo from buildings and hardscape

bull Expansive clay soil bull Poor percolation

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

First Flush Techniques Dry Stream

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

10rsquo from hardscape

First Flush Techniques Dry Stream

bull Dry Stream

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

bull 10rsquo minimum from hardscape bull Optional permeable landscape fabric beneath rock

First Flush Techniques Rain Barrel bull Install with Diverter to control

overflow bull Be sure to plan for overflow if

not tied to drainage system bull Check WaterSmartSDOrg for

current incentives

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

First Flush Techniques Infiltration Trench

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

10rsquo from hardscape

First Flush Techniques Dry Well

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

10rsquo from hardscape

First Flush Techniques bull What Volume is needed Convert Gallons into Cubic Feet 372 Gallons from 6 Inch Rain Event 372 Gallons 748 = 50 Cubic Feet Depth of Storage Area in Inches = CF of Water divide (SF of Storage Area divide 12) Be aware of setbacks from buildings and impediments such as tree roots

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Observations

Site Observations bull Starting point of a successful design bull Take photos bull Assess existing situation

1 LID Conditions 2 Structural Conditions 3 Design Considerations 4 Growing Conditions

Landscape design and other design areas

bull Similarities bull Same basic elements amp principles

bull Differences bull Three-dimensional bull Living bull Seasonal amp ever changing

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Aesthetics Balance Symmetrical Balance

both sides even or visually identical - a mirror image Formal

Asymmetrical Balance

different-sized elements balance one another by having equal visual weight Informal

SYMMETRICAL BALANCE

ASYMMETRICAL BALANCE

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Proportion

bull Relative size of objects within the composition Large tree can make a house appear smaller

bull Most SoCal homes are out of scale to their lots

Aesthetics Proportion

Plantings may grow out of scale

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Color Most powerful of art elements Establish harmony

bull Soothing low contrast monochromatic cool bull Energizing contrast complimentary warm

SECONDARY COLORS PRIMARY COLORS TERTIARY COLORS

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Color Simple Color Harmony

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Contrast bull Provides interest and impact bull Creates Focal Points and catches the eye bull Contrast plant textures values and colors

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Unity bull Provides cohesive calm bull Repeat plant selections throughout the plan

including both sides of driveway

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Curb Appeal Billboard Effect bull Groups or drifts of plants catch the moving eye bull High contrast bull Simple

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Curb Appeal Path to the door bull Direct line of sight

or visual cues bull Generous path

welcomes guests bull No over grown areas

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Curb Appeal Path to the door bull Direct line of sight

or visual cues bull Generous path

welcomes guests bull No over grown areas

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Plant Functions in Design Climate Mitigation

bull Tradeoffs bull Deciduous Evergreen bull View vs Temperature

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Euphorbia cotinifolia Caribbean Copper Plant

Plant Functions in Design Security bull Thorns as a

deterrent

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Plant Functions in Design Privacy

bull Screen ugly views or create privacy bull Pick a cultivar that doesnrsquot need frequent pruning

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Podocarpus macrophyllus maki Shubby Yew

Pittosporum tenufolium lsquoSilver Sheenrsquo

Explore Design as 2 parts

bull Shaping Spaces bull How will you use the space

bull space arrangement location of major elements bull Design in 3D bull Form follows Function

bull Planting design bull How the space is filled with plants for effective

design

Step 4 Design Functional Design

How will you use your space Is your space an Outdoor Room a Passageway or a Garden

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Outdoor Rooms bull Walls

bull Do NOT need to be solid to create sense of enclosure

bull Floor bull Flagstone DG mulch

or groundcover

bull Ceilings bull can be canopies or arbors

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Passageway bull Way-finding or easy to follow bull Open path for curb appeal bull ldquoPeek-a-viewrdquo for mystery

Step 4 Design Functional Design

View Garden bull Enjoy from a distance bull Treat as a canvas bull Include paths for maintenance amp strolling

Step 4 Design Functional Design

View Garden Borrowed Views

Step 4 Design Functional Design

View Garden Created Views

bull Use an accent feature to create a focal point

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Design in 3D Create vertical dimension with

bull Layered planting

Background 6rsquo+ Middleground 4rsquo+-

Foreground 0-12rdquo

for islands

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function bull How will the space be used

bull What activities will occur there bull Active Uses

cooking eating entertaining sports play pool pets food bull Passive Uses

resting meditation viewing bull Does the current layout ldquoworkrdquo or does it need to

change to be more functional bull Lose the bed lines

bull Donrsquot think of your planting bed as a separate area hellip plan the entire space

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Create a Functional Bubble Plan bull Think

bull How the space could be used NOT how it IS used

bull Will it be an outdoor room garden or pathway

bull Do you want add bull Seating areas bull Pathways through

planting ldquoislandsrdquo bull Meander through your

yardslope with a circular route

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Think outside the box

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Create a Functional Bubble Plan bull Think How the space could be used NOT how it IS used

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Is it an Outdoor Room

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

An Outdoor Room with a dry stream bed

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Is it a Passageway

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Is it a Garden

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape Create a Planting Area Bubble Plan

bull Show basic planting areas bull Locate planting heights of

bull High bull Medium bull Low

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape Complete your Functional Bubble Plan

bull Sketch circulation paths and gathering areas

bull Show planting areas and height Create your Hardscape Plan

bull Check hardscape in place and correct bull Add desired elements

Include bull Hardscape walkways drive walls

patios etc bull Fences and walls bull Elements fountains pots arbors

rocks etc bull Planting areas

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Creating Your Plant Palette bull How to Choose

bull What do you like bull Climate appropriate bull Place appropriate bull Does it fill a design function

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Climate Appropriate Plants Leaves are

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Leathery Small

Silvery Solar tracking

Climate Appropriate Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes Homeownerrsquos Guide and Notebook

bull Mediterranean bull Asian bull Tropical bull Contemporary bull Native bull Shade bull Groundcover options

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Mediterranean

CC BY 20 Karen Roe

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Lavender Rosemary

Olives

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Asian

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Iris douglasiana Dietes African Iris Nandina

Juniperus Juniper

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Tropical

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Lantana Alstroemeria

Strelitzia Bird of Paradise Euphorbia milii Crown of Thorns

Bromeliads

Plumeria

Bougainvillea Geraniums Bird of Paradise

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Contemporary

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Anigozanthos Kangaroo Paw Assorted Succulents

Fire Sticks Kalanchoe thyrisifolia Agave Attenuata

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

California Natives

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Heteromeles arbutifolia Toyon

Romneya coulteri Matilija Poppy

Epilobium California Fushia

Saliva clevelandii Cleveland Sage

A note about Natives hellip WaterSmart Plant Palettes

California Natives bull Adapted for our climate soils bull Provide habitat and attract wildlife

Native plants need

bull Little or no summer water bull Little or no fertilizer bull No pesticides bull Less maintenance

Some native plants are summer deciduous

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Shade Plants for Dry Areas (See Notebook)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Bromeliads Clivia Dianella variegata Schefflera arboricola variegata

Walkable Groundcover Options Dymondia margaretae (Silver Carpet)

Lippia nodiflora (Kurapia)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Flat Green Groundcover Options Fragaria chiloensis (Beach Strawberry)

Achillea millefolium (Yarrow)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Mature Size Plant Research the ldquoFinished Sizerdquo

Agave americana marginata

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Mature Size Plant Pick the right size cultivar for the right place

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Carissa macrocarpa Natal Plum Species lsquoBoxwood Beautyrsquo lsquoGreen Carpetrsquo

8rsquo x 8rsquo 2rsquo x 2rsquo 1rsquo ndash 1 frac12rsquo x 4rsquo

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Growing Conditions Exposure

bull Soil type bull Drainage

Full Shade Full Sun

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Water Requirements Water Use Landscape Coefficient of Landscape Species WUCOLS South Coastal South Inland

Plant Search httpucanredusitesWUCOLSPlant_Search_Instructions

Escondido Rancho Bernardo San Marcos Poway Lakeside Ramona

San Diego Chula Vista Del Mar La Jolla Carlsbad Oceanside Vista El Cajon

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant

WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant

Sunset Western Garden Book Specific Plant Info bull Water usage bull Mature Size bull Cultivars bull Growing conditions

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Find Your Sunset Western Zone Zone 24

bull Mild maritime climate mild winters cool summers rarely freezes

Zone 23 bull Warmer than Zone 24

usually frost-free Zone 21

bull A mix of maritime amp continental influence colder in winter

httpwwwsunsetcomgardenclimate-zonessunset-climate-zone-san-diego-area-00418000067314

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant Sunset Western Garden Book Specific Plant Info bull Water usage bull Mature Size bull Cultivars bull Growing requirements

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Explore Design as 2 parts Physical site design

bull How the space is arranged location of major elements

Planting design and placement bull How the space is filled with plants for effective design

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Putting It Together Size your plants bull Draw at Mature Size to match Bubble Diagram bull Avoid overplanting bull Allow room to grow bull Understand you may

need to edit and thin later

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Putting It Together Hydrozoning bull Group plants with like water needs together

according to irrigation zone bull Do not put water needy plants next to low-water

plants bull Research

bull Water Use Classification of Landscape Species (WUCOLS) rating

bull Plant palettes bull Sunset Western

Step 4 Design Plant Placement

Remember Drawing in Scale Accurate proportion using a standard measurement to represent one foot

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale bull Determine the mature size of the plant bull Use the mature size bull Find appropriate circle

on template

bull Example bull Bush is 3rsquo at maturity bull In 14 scale use 34rdquo

diameter circle

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale bull Pencil in the plants for your space bull At 14rdquo scale = 1rsquo- 0rdquo

bull 3rsquo diameter shrub drawn as 34rdquo diameter circle

bull 12rsquo canopy tree drawn as 3rdquo diameter circle

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Anatomy of an Irrigation System

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Pressure Test bull Use meter on last head on valve

bull Range should be between 25 psi and 40 psi

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Pressure Regulation

At the point of connection (POC) At the head At the valve

Sprays Low Pressure

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Donuts formed by poor coverage

Sprays High Pressure

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Misting

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Overhead or Drip

Choose Overhead Spray for bull Large areas of turf replacement ground cover

(ie dymondia Beach Strawberry etc) bull The existing overhead system has good existing

coverage Choose Drip for bull Small oddly shaped planting areas bull Mixing of plants with differing water requirements in

the same valve area

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of Efficient Overhead Spray bull Simple to retrofit existing spray hardware bull Can match precipitation rate of drip bull Simpler to troubleshoot than drip bull May provide better coverage for groundcover

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of Drip Systems bull Drip is the most efficient

irrigation delivery type

bull Reduces weed growth by targeted water application

bull Prevents runoff and erosion

bull Low precipitation rate

bull No trenching means less digging

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of In-Line Drip Emitters

bull Provide consistent precipitation rate throughout line

bull Less prone to clogging and damage than micro spray

bull Easy to install

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Filters

At the head At the valve

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Drip Retrofit Systems bull Replace existing pop-ups with

retrofit such as Rainbird R-1800

bull Use subsurface tubing with emitter valves not micro spray and 14rdquospaghetti lines

bull Cover with mulch

Step 4 Design Irrigation

In-line Drip

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Irrigation Plan bull Create an irrigation plan based on your completed planting

plan and hydrozones bull Select a category of irrigation (rotor drip etchellip) bull Prepare a materials list and fill in spaces on your legend

(components and quantity)

Step 4 Design Irrigation

What is a Controller Program

bull A set of instructions stored in the controller

bull Different irrigation schedules bull Irrigation days ndash how often bull Start times ndash at what time bull Water times ndash how long

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Water Efficient Control Equipment bull Smart Controllers bull Rain and ETo Sensors bull Moisture Sensors

Smart Controllers Moisture Sensors

Rain and ETo Sensors

How much water does your landscape need

hellip It depends

Step 4 Design Irrigation

bull Soil Texture bull Precipitation Rate bull Plant Demand

Irrigation Scheduling Internet BeWaterWisecom

Step 4 Design Irrigation

1 Prepare the site

bull Cut down tall weeds bull Remove woody or invasive plants bull (warm season turf) bull Flag sprinkler heads bull Soak the area with water

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

2 Edging Mounding amp Contouring

bull Make room for the mulch Cut lawn 12 inches away from concrete to 3rdquo below concrete level

bull Create mounds with removed sod by facing turf side down or discard removed sod

bull Grade as needed

Manual ldquoGrubbingrdquo Gas Powered

Sod Cutter

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

3 Ensure Irrigation of Trees and Large plants bull Add bubblers or drip irrigation if needed

In-line drip irrigation can be expanded as tree grows Bubbler Head Drip Irrigation

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

4 Plant Large Plants bull 5 gallon and larger

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

5 Add a weed barrier bull NOT weed cloth (except under rock) bull Newspaper or cardboard bull Overlap by 6-8 inches bull Cover all ground except where

there are plants

Paper amp Cardboard Weed Barrier Do NOT use weed cloth

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Notify your neighbors first

Weed Barrier Newspaper amp Cardboard

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

6 Layer bull 1-2rdquo of compost bull 4-5rdquo of Soil Building Mulch (tree trimmerrsquos chipped etc) bull Pull compost and mulch away from plant crowns and trunks

Timing bull Traditional Allow 3 - 5 months

for composting to complete process then plant

bull Fast Plant before completion by digging through layers

Sheet Mulching

(4rdquo+)

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

bull Rule of thumb for coverage 1 13 Cu Yd covers100 sf 4rdquo depth

Know your Turf Type to Effectively Remove

Turf Type Dormant Season

Active Season

Growth form

Seeds Common Types

Kill Method

Cool Season

Winter

Summer

Small tuffs

Dwarf Tall Fescue (common locally) Perennial Ryegrass Annual Ryegrass Blue Grass

Sheet Mulch

Warm Season

Winter Summer

Creeping Stolons

Bermuda grass Zoysia grass St Augustine Grass Kikuyu grass

Solarization or Chemical Followed by Sheet Mulching

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods bull Herbicides

bull Cannot be killed with Chemicals when dormant bull Spray herbicides when actively growing bull Repeat application

bull Non-toxic herbicide products

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods

bull Complete Sod Removal bull Sod goes to landfill

cannot be recycled

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Contouring for Dry Stream

Step 5 Implementation Contouring

Contouring Landscape Fabric First Cobbles Added

Completed

Step 5 Implementation Sequence

Do It Yourself or Professional Contractor What is right for you bull Tradeoff Cost vs Labor + Time bull Option Be the General Contractor yourself Installation or Repair bull California Landscape Contractors Association (CLCA)

httpwwwclcasandiegoorg bull Certified Irrigation Professional wwwIrrigationorg bull Contractors State License Board (CSLB)

httpwwwcslbcagovConsumers bull YouTube Instructional Videos

Step 6 Maintenance Irrigation

Irrigation Maintenance bull Adjust run time for season

bull 1 Winter bull 2 Fall amp Spring bull 3 Summer

bull Check for leaks and fix leaks promptly bull Flush drip systems and check filters to

reduce clogging bull Adjust sprayheads to prevent

overspray on hardscape

Step 6 Maintenance Plants

Plant Maintenance

bull Amend soil with compost and mulch regularly bull Remove weeds bull Monitor plant health bull Minimize the use of

non- organic chemicals bull Start with a hard spray

of water bull Use insecticidal soap

or other non-toxic pest killer

QUESTIONS

Apply for the WaterSmart Landscape Makeover Series

httplandscapemakeoverwatersmartsdorg Presentation Slides at httpwwwwatersmartsdorgprogramswatersmart-landscape-design-homeowners-workshop

  • Slide Number 1
  • San Diego County Water Authority
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  • Before
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  • Personal Goals
  • Slide Number 11
  • Why Remove Turf
  • Case Study 1
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  • WaterSmart Landscapes
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Design Process Overview
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Implementation Overview
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
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  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
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  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
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  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
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  • Water Uptake by Plant Roots
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
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  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Observations
  • Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
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  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
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  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Find Your Sunset Western Zone
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
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  • Step 4 Design Plant Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
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  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
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  • Anatomy of an Irrigation System
  • Slide Number 131
  • Sprays Low Pressure
  • Sprays High Pressure
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Page 50: WaterSmart Landscape DESIGN FOR HOMEOWNERS · WaterSmart Landscape . DESIGN FOR HOMEOWNERS . Brought to you by the San Diego County Water Authority . ... Case Study 1. After: Approximately

Soil Amendment

bull Use compost when planting bull Small particles

usually less than frac14rdquo bull Mix compost with backfill soil

bull 30 most plants bull 15 natives in disturbed soil

bull Available in bags or bulk

Amending Soil with Compost

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Mulch bull Blanket over soil surface bull Continues to feed the soil as it breaks down bull Adds organic matter in areas already planted bull Prevents

bull Erosion bull Evaporation bull Weeds bull Compaction

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Mulch Types bull Longevity Wood chips or Bark bull Soil Building chipped tree trimmings or coarse compost

bull Varied particle sized bull Texture

bull Water passes through bull Holds in place on slopes and in wind

Brush or Composted Mulch Chipped Mulch Blended Mulch

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Mulch Application bull After planting lay 4rdquo layer on top of soil bull Leave open space around plant stem or crown bull Add additional mulch when areas are thin bull Rule of thumb

bull 1 14 CY covers about 100 sq ft at 4rdquo depth

Brush Mulch Chipped Mulch

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

How does your soil handle water bull Organic matter remediates compaction bull Percolation and infiltration effected by

bull Soil texture bull Soil aggregation bull Layers of compaction or rock

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Soil Drainage and Percolation Test (Homeownerrsquos Guide)

Day 1 1 Dig one cubic foot hole (12rdquox12rdquox12rdquo) 2 Fill the hole with water to saturate the soil 3 Let drain overnight

Day 2 1 Lay a stick over the hole 2 Refill the hole with water to the

level of the stick 3 Wait one hour 4 Measure how far the water level has

dropped to determine the infiltration rate per hour

Note Use the soil from the hole to do a worm count amp test the texture of your soil

Homework Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Soil Drainage Field Percolation Test Inches per Hr Drainage Solutions

Less than 1rdquo

Add organics Create mounds Select tolerant plants

1rdquo- 3rdquo

More than 4rdquo

Add organics Create mounds Select tolerant plants

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

First Flush bull First rain after dry period bull Washes off pollutants deposited

during dry period bull Discharge of higher concentrations

of pollutants in early part of a storm (relative to the later part of the storm)

bull 1000 SF roof has bull 372 gallons for 85 24 Hr Storm

at 6 inches of rainfall

bull Soil is important tool for management of First Flush

372 gallons

per 1000 SF 85 Storm

50 CF

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

First Flush Can the polluted water be cleaned

YES Healthy soil breaks down pollutants Can the water be utilized

YES It can be stored in bull Soil bull Rain Barrels bull Cisterns

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

First Seasonal Flush Subsequent Storm Event

Old Town San Diego

Storm Water Requirements for Water Quality Treatment You can be sustainable by incorporating features in your landscape plan such as

bull Rain barrels bull Dry stream beds with basins

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Design Capture Volume (DCV) Impermeable bull Roofs Concrete

Asphalt Grouted Pavers

Semi-permeable bull DG Cobble Gravel

Compacted Soil

Permeable bull Landscape areas

Amended or Mulched Soils

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

non-permeable

semi-permeable

permeable

Design Capture Volume (LID) bull Formula for on-site Design Capture Volume (DCV) for Runoff Factors 85th

percentile 24 Hr Storm

bull DCV = C x d x A x (43560 SFacre x 112 inft) DCV = C x d x A x 3630 conversion from acres to SF and to CF

bull DCV = Design Capture Volume in cubic feet bull C = Runoff Factors

Impermeable 09 Semi- permeable 03 Landscape areas 01

bull d = 85th Percentile Storm average regional 06

bull A = Tributary area in acres bull 43560 SF X 112 is conversion to CF

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

First Flush Techniques bull Keep water on site bull Slow-Store-Spread-Sink

bull Slow down the speed of the flow bull Store in basins bull Spread over wider area bull Sink into healthy soil

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

First Flush Techniques Pitfalls amp Problems

bull Drainage must be at least

5 -10rsquo from buildings and hardscape

bull Expansive clay soil bull Poor percolation

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

First Flush Techniques Dry Stream

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

10rsquo from hardscape

First Flush Techniques Dry Stream

bull Dry Stream

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

bull 10rsquo minimum from hardscape bull Optional permeable landscape fabric beneath rock

First Flush Techniques Rain Barrel bull Install with Diverter to control

overflow bull Be sure to plan for overflow if

not tied to drainage system bull Check WaterSmartSDOrg for

current incentives

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

First Flush Techniques Infiltration Trench

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

10rsquo from hardscape

First Flush Techniques Dry Well

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

10rsquo from hardscape

First Flush Techniques bull What Volume is needed Convert Gallons into Cubic Feet 372 Gallons from 6 Inch Rain Event 372 Gallons 748 = 50 Cubic Feet Depth of Storage Area in Inches = CF of Water divide (SF of Storage Area divide 12) Be aware of setbacks from buildings and impediments such as tree roots

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Observations

Site Observations bull Starting point of a successful design bull Take photos bull Assess existing situation

1 LID Conditions 2 Structural Conditions 3 Design Considerations 4 Growing Conditions

Landscape design and other design areas

bull Similarities bull Same basic elements amp principles

bull Differences bull Three-dimensional bull Living bull Seasonal amp ever changing

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Aesthetics Balance Symmetrical Balance

both sides even or visually identical - a mirror image Formal

Asymmetrical Balance

different-sized elements balance one another by having equal visual weight Informal

SYMMETRICAL BALANCE

ASYMMETRICAL BALANCE

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Proportion

bull Relative size of objects within the composition Large tree can make a house appear smaller

bull Most SoCal homes are out of scale to their lots

Aesthetics Proportion

Plantings may grow out of scale

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Color Most powerful of art elements Establish harmony

bull Soothing low contrast monochromatic cool bull Energizing contrast complimentary warm

SECONDARY COLORS PRIMARY COLORS TERTIARY COLORS

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Color Simple Color Harmony

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Contrast bull Provides interest and impact bull Creates Focal Points and catches the eye bull Contrast plant textures values and colors

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Unity bull Provides cohesive calm bull Repeat plant selections throughout the plan

including both sides of driveway

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Curb Appeal Billboard Effect bull Groups or drifts of plants catch the moving eye bull High contrast bull Simple

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Curb Appeal Path to the door bull Direct line of sight

or visual cues bull Generous path

welcomes guests bull No over grown areas

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Curb Appeal Path to the door bull Direct line of sight

or visual cues bull Generous path

welcomes guests bull No over grown areas

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Plant Functions in Design Climate Mitigation

bull Tradeoffs bull Deciduous Evergreen bull View vs Temperature

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Euphorbia cotinifolia Caribbean Copper Plant

Plant Functions in Design Security bull Thorns as a

deterrent

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Plant Functions in Design Privacy

bull Screen ugly views or create privacy bull Pick a cultivar that doesnrsquot need frequent pruning

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Podocarpus macrophyllus maki Shubby Yew

Pittosporum tenufolium lsquoSilver Sheenrsquo

Explore Design as 2 parts

bull Shaping Spaces bull How will you use the space

bull space arrangement location of major elements bull Design in 3D bull Form follows Function

bull Planting design bull How the space is filled with plants for effective

design

Step 4 Design Functional Design

How will you use your space Is your space an Outdoor Room a Passageway or a Garden

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Outdoor Rooms bull Walls

bull Do NOT need to be solid to create sense of enclosure

bull Floor bull Flagstone DG mulch

or groundcover

bull Ceilings bull can be canopies or arbors

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Passageway bull Way-finding or easy to follow bull Open path for curb appeal bull ldquoPeek-a-viewrdquo for mystery

Step 4 Design Functional Design

View Garden bull Enjoy from a distance bull Treat as a canvas bull Include paths for maintenance amp strolling

Step 4 Design Functional Design

View Garden Borrowed Views

Step 4 Design Functional Design

View Garden Created Views

bull Use an accent feature to create a focal point

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Design in 3D Create vertical dimension with

bull Layered planting

Background 6rsquo+ Middleground 4rsquo+-

Foreground 0-12rdquo

for islands

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function bull How will the space be used

bull What activities will occur there bull Active Uses

cooking eating entertaining sports play pool pets food bull Passive Uses

resting meditation viewing bull Does the current layout ldquoworkrdquo or does it need to

change to be more functional bull Lose the bed lines

bull Donrsquot think of your planting bed as a separate area hellip plan the entire space

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Create a Functional Bubble Plan bull Think

bull How the space could be used NOT how it IS used

bull Will it be an outdoor room garden or pathway

bull Do you want add bull Seating areas bull Pathways through

planting ldquoislandsrdquo bull Meander through your

yardslope with a circular route

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Think outside the box

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Create a Functional Bubble Plan bull Think How the space could be used NOT how it IS used

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Is it an Outdoor Room

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

An Outdoor Room with a dry stream bed

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Is it a Passageway

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Is it a Garden

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape Create a Planting Area Bubble Plan

bull Show basic planting areas bull Locate planting heights of

bull High bull Medium bull Low

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape Complete your Functional Bubble Plan

bull Sketch circulation paths and gathering areas

bull Show planting areas and height Create your Hardscape Plan

bull Check hardscape in place and correct bull Add desired elements

Include bull Hardscape walkways drive walls

patios etc bull Fences and walls bull Elements fountains pots arbors

rocks etc bull Planting areas

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Creating Your Plant Palette bull How to Choose

bull What do you like bull Climate appropriate bull Place appropriate bull Does it fill a design function

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Climate Appropriate Plants Leaves are

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Leathery Small

Silvery Solar tracking

Climate Appropriate Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes Homeownerrsquos Guide and Notebook

bull Mediterranean bull Asian bull Tropical bull Contemporary bull Native bull Shade bull Groundcover options

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Mediterranean

CC BY 20 Karen Roe

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Lavender Rosemary

Olives

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Asian

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Iris douglasiana Dietes African Iris Nandina

Juniperus Juniper

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Tropical

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Lantana Alstroemeria

Strelitzia Bird of Paradise Euphorbia milii Crown of Thorns

Bromeliads

Plumeria

Bougainvillea Geraniums Bird of Paradise

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Contemporary

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Anigozanthos Kangaroo Paw Assorted Succulents

Fire Sticks Kalanchoe thyrisifolia Agave Attenuata

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

California Natives

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Heteromeles arbutifolia Toyon

Romneya coulteri Matilija Poppy

Epilobium California Fushia

Saliva clevelandii Cleveland Sage

A note about Natives hellip WaterSmart Plant Palettes

California Natives bull Adapted for our climate soils bull Provide habitat and attract wildlife

Native plants need

bull Little or no summer water bull Little or no fertilizer bull No pesticides bull Less maintenance

Some native plants are summer deciduous

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Shade Plants for Dry Areas (See Notebook)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Bromeliads Clivia Dianella variegata Schefflera arboricola variegata

Walkable Groundcover Options Dymondia margaretae (Silver Carpet)

Lippia nodiflora (Kurapia)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Flat Green Groundcover Options Fragaria chiloensis (Beach Strawberry)

Achillea millefolium (Yarrow)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Mature Size Plant Research the ldquoFinished Sizerdquo

Agave americana marginata

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Mature Size Plant Pick the right size cultivar for the right place

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Carissa macrocarpa Natal Plum Species lsquoBoxwood Beautyrsquo lsquoGreen Carpetrsquo

8rsquo x 8rsquo 2rsquo x 2rsquo 1rsquo ndash 1 frac12rsquo x 4rsquo

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Growing Conditions Exposure

bull Soil type bull Drainage

Full Shade Full Sun

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Water Requirements Water Use Landscape Coefficient of Landscape Species WUCOLS South Coastal South Inland

Plant Search httpucanredusitesWUCOLSPlant_Search_Instructions

Escondido Rancho Bernardo San Marcos Poway Lakeside Ramona

San Diego Chula Vista Del Mar La Jolla Carlsbad Oceanside Vista El Cajon

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant

WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant

Sunset Western Garden Book Specific Plant Info bull Water usage bull Mature Size bull Cultivars bull Growing conditions

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Find Your Sunset Western Zone Zone 24

bull Mild maritime climate mild winters cool summers rarely freezes

Zone 23 bull Warmer than Zone 24

usually frost-free Zone 21

bull A mix of maritime amp continental influence colder in winter

httpwwwsunsetcomgardenclimate-zonessunset-climate-zone-san-diego-area-00418000067314

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant Sunset Western Garden Book Specific Plant Info bull Water usage bull Mature Size bull Cultivars bull Growing requirements

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Explore Design as 2 parts Physical site design

bull How the space is arranged location of major elements

Planting design and placement bull How the space is filled with plants for effective design

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Putting It Together Size your plants bull Draw at Mature Size to match Bubble Diagram bull Avoid overplanting bull Allow room to grow bull Understand you may

need to edit and thin later

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Putting It Together Hydrozoning bull Group plants with like water needs together

according to irrigation zone bull Do not put water needy plants next to low-water

plants bull Research

bull Water Use Classification of Landscape Species (WUCOLS) rating

bull Plant palettes bull Sunset Western

Step 4 Design Plant Placement

Remember Drawing in Scale Accurate proportion using a standard measurement to represent one foot

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale bull Determine the mature size of the plant bull Use the mature size bull Find appropriate circle

on template

bull Example bull Bush is 3rsquo at maturity bull In 14 scale use 34rdquo

diameter circle

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale bull Pencil in the plants for your space bull At 14rdquo scale = 1rsquo- 0rdquo

bull 3rsquo diameter shrub drawn as 34rdquo diameter circle

bull 12rsquo canopy tree drawn as 3rdquo diameter circle

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Anatomy of an Irrigation System

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Pressure Test bull Use meter on last head on valve

bull Range should be between 25 psi and 40 psi

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Pressure Regulation

At the point of connection (POC) At the head At the valve

Sprays Low Pressure

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Donuts formed by poor coverage

Sprays High Pressure

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Misting

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Overhead or Drip

Choose Overhead Spray for bull Large areas of turf replacement ground cover

(ie dymondia Beach Strawberry etc) bull The existing overhead system has good existing

coverage Choose Drip for bull Small oddly shaped planting areas bull Mixing of plants with differing water requirements in

the same valve area

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of Efficient Overhead Spray bull Simple to retrofit existing spray hardware bull Can match precipitation rate of drip bull Simpler to troubleshoot than drip bull May provide better coverage for groundcover

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of Drip Systems bull Drip is the most efficient

irrigation delivery type

bull Reduces weed growth by targeted water application

bull Prevents runoff and erosion

bull Low precipitation rate

bull No trenching means less digging

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of In-Line Drip Emitters

bull Provide consistent precipitation rate throughout line

bull Less prone to clogging and damage than micro spray

bull Easy to install

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Filters

At the head At the valve

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Drip Retrofit Systems bull Replace existing pop-ups with

retrofit such as Rainbird R-1800

bull Use subsurface tubing with emitter valves not micro spray and 14rdquospaghetti lines

bull Cover with mulch

Step 4 Design Irrigation

In-line Drip

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Irrigation Plan bull Create an irrigation plan based on your completed planting

plan and hydrozones bull Select a category of irrigation (rotor drip etchellip) bull Prepare a materials list and fill in spaces on your legend

(components and quantity)

Step 4 Design Irrigation

What is a Controller Program

bull A set of instructions stored in the controller

bull Different irrigation schedules bull Irrigation days ndash how often bull Start times ndash at what time bull Water times ndash how long

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Water Efficient Control Equipment bull Smart Controllers bull Rain and ETo Sensors bull Moisture Sensors

Smart Controllers Moisture Sensors

Rain and ETo Sensors

How much water does your landscape need

hellip It depends

Step 4 Design Irrigation

bull Soil Texture bull Precipitation Rate bull Plant Demand

Irrigation Scheduling Internet BeWaterWisecom

Step 4 Design Irrigation

1 Prepare the site

bull Cut down tall weeds bull Remove woody or invasive plants bull (warm season turf) bull Flag sprinkler heads bull Soak the area with water

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

2 Edging Mounding amp Contouring

bull Make room for the mulch Cut lawn 12 inches away from concrete to 3rdquo below concrete level

bull Create mounds with removed sod by facing turf side down or discard removed sod

bull Grade as needed

Manual ldquoGrubbingrdquo Gas Powered

Sod Cutter

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

3 Ensure Irrigation of Trees and Large plants bull Add bubblers or drip irrigation if needed

In-line drip irrigation can be expanded as tree grows Bubbler Head Drip Irrigation

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

4 Plant Large Plants bull 5 gallon and larger

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

5 Add a weed barrier bull NOT weed cloth (except under rock) bull Newspaper or cardboard bull Overlap by 6-8 inches bull Cover all ground except where

there are plants

Paper amp Cardboard Weed Barrier Do NOT use weed cloth

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Notify your neighbors first

Weed Barrier Newspaper amp Cardboard

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

6 Layer bull 1-2rdquo of compost bull 4-5rdquo of Soil Building Mulch (tree trimmerrsquos chipped etc) bull Pull compost and mulch away from plant crowns and trunks

Timing bull Traditional Allow 3 - 5 months

for composting to complete process then plant

bull Fast Plant before completion by digging through layers

Sheet Mulching

(4rdquo+)

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

bull Rule of thumb for coverage 1 13 Cu Yd covers100 sf 4rdquo depth

Know your Turf Type to Effectively Remove

Turf Type Dormant Season

Active Season

Growth form

Seeds Common Types

Kill Method

Cool Season

Winter

Summer

Small tuffs

Dwarf Tall Fescue (common locally) Perennial Ryegrass Annual Ryegrass Blue Grass

Sheet Mulch

Warm Season

Winter Summer

Creeping Stolons

Bermuda grass Zoysia grass St Augustine Grass Kikuyu grass

Solarization or Chemical Followed by Sheet Mulching

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods bull Herbicides

bull Cannot be killed with Chemicals when dormant bull Spray herbicides when actively growing bull Repeat application

bull Non-toxic herbicide products

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods

bull Complete Sod Removal bull Sod goes to landfill

cannot be recycled

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Contouring for Dry Stream

Step 5 Implementation Contouring

Contouring Landscape Fabric First Cobbles Added

Completed

Step 5 Implementation Sequence

Do It Yourself or Professional Contractor What is right for you bull Tradeoff Cost vs Labor + Time bull Option Be the General Contractor yourself Installation or Repair bull California Landscape Contractors Association (CLCA)

httpwwwclcasandiegoorg bull Certified Irrigation Professional wwwIrrigationorg bull Contractors State License Board (CSLB)

httpwwwcslbcagovConsumers bull YouTube Instructional Videos

Step 6 Maintenance Irrigation

Irrigation Maintenance bull Adjust run time for season

bull 1 Winter bull 2 Fall amp Spring bull 3 Summer

bull Check for leaks and fix leaks promptly bull Flush drip systems and check filters to

reduce clogging bull Adjust sprayheads to prevent

overspray on hardscape

Step 6 Maintenance Plants

Plant Maintenance

bull Amend soil with compost and mulch regularly bull Remove weeds bull Monitor plant health bull Minimize the use of

non- organic chemicals bull Start with a hard spray

of water bull Use insecticidal soap

or other non-toxic pest killer

QUESTIONS

Apply for the WaterSmart Landscape Makeover Series

httplandscapemakeoverwatersmartsdorg Presentation Slides at httpwwwwatersmartsdorgprogramswatersmart-landscape-design-homeowners-workshop

  • Slide Number 1
  • San Diego County Water Authority
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  • Before
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  • Personal Goals
  • Slide Number 11
  • Why Remove Turf
  • Case Study 1
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  • WaterSmart Landscapes
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Design Process Overview
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Implementation Overview
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
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  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
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  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
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  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
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  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
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  • Water Uptake by Plant Roots
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
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  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Observations
  • Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
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  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
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  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
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  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Find Your Sunset Western Zone
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Plant Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
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  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Anatomy of an Irrigation System
  • Slide Number 131
  • Sprays Low Pressure
  • Sprays High Pressure
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Page 51: WaterSmart Landscape DESIGN FOR HOMEOWNERS · WaterSmart Landscape . DESIGN FOR HOMEOWNERS . Brought to you by the San Diego County Water Authority . ... Case Study 1. After: Approximately

Mulch bull Blanket over soil surface bull Continues to feed the soil as it breaks down bull Adds organic matter in areas already planted bull Prevents

bull Erosion bull Evaporation bull Weeds bull Compaction

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Mulch Types bull Longevity Wood chips or Bark bull Soil Building chipped tree trimmings or coarse compost

bull Varied particle sized bull Texture

bull Water passes through bull Holds in place on slopes and in wind

Brush or Composted Mulch Chipped Mulch Blended Mulch

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Mulch Application bull After planting lay 4rdquo layer on top of soil bull Leave open space around plant stem or crown bull Add additional mulch when areas are thin bull Rule of thumb

bull 1 14 CY covers about 100 sq ft at 4rdquo depth

Brush Mulch Chipped Mulch

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

How does your soil handle water bull Organic matter remediates compaction bull Percolation and infiltration effected by

bull Soil texture bull Soil aggregation bull Layers of compaction or rock

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Soil Drainage and Percolation Test (Homeownerrsquos Guide)

Day 1 1 Dig one cubic foot hole (12rdquox12rdquox12rdquo) 2 Fill the hole with water to saturate the soil 3 Let drain overnight

Day 2 1 Lay a stick over the hole 2 Refill the hole with water to the

level of the stick 3 Wait one hour 4 Measure how far the water level has

dropped to determine the infiltration rate per hour

Note Use the soil from the hole to do a worm count amp test the texture of your soil

Homework Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Soil Drainage Field Percolation Test Inches per Hr Drainage Solutions

Less than 1rdquo

Add organics Create mounds Select tolerant plants

1rdquo- 3rdquo

More than 4rdquo

Add organics Create mounds Select tolerant plants

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

First Flush bull First rain after dry period bull Washes off pollutants deposited

during dry period bull Discharge of higher concentrations

of pollutants in early part of a storm (relative to the later part of the storm)

bull 1000 SF roof has bull 372 gallons for 85 24 Hr Storm

at 6 inches of rainfall

bull Soil is important tool for management of First Flush

372 gallons

per 1000 SF 85 Storm

50 CF

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

First Flush Can the polluted water be cleaned

YES Healthy soil breaks down pollutants Can the water be utilized

YES It can be stored in bull Soil bull Rain Barrels bull Cisterns

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

First Seasonal Flush Subsequent Storm Event

Old Town San Diego

Storm Water Requirements for Water Quality Treatment You can be sustainable by incorporating features in your landscape plan such as

bull Rain barrels bull Dry stream beds with basins

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Design Capture Volume (DCV) Impermeable bull Roofs Concrete

Asphalt Grouted Pavers

Semi-permeable bull DG Cobble Gravel

Compacted Soil

Permeable bull Landscape areas

Amended or Mulched Soils

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

non-permeable

semi-permeable

permeable

Design Capture Volume (LID) bull Formula for on-site Design Capture Volume (DCV) for Runoff Factors 85th

percentile 24 Hr Storm

bull DCV = C x d x A x (43560 SFacre x 112 inft) DCV = C x d x A x 3630 conversion from acres to SF and to CF

bull DCV = Design Capture Volume in cubic feet bull C = Runoff Factors

Impermeable 09 Semi- permeable 03 Landscape areas 01

bull d = 85th Percentile Storm average regional 06

bull A = Tributary area in acres bull 43560 SF X 112 is conversion to CF

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

First Flush Techniques bull Keep water on site bull Slow-Store-Spread-Sink

bull Slow down the speed of the flow bull Store in basins bull Spread over wider area bull Sink into healthy soil

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

First Flush Techniques Pitfalls amp Problems

bull Drainage must be at least

5 -10rsquo from buildings and hardscape

bull Expansive clay soil bull Poor percolation

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

First Flush Techniques Dry Stream

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

10rsquo from hardscape

First Flush Techniques Dry Stream

bull Dry Stream

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

bull 10rsquo minimum from hardscape bull Optional permeable landscape fabric beneath rock

First Flush Techniques Rain Barrel bull Install with Diverter to control

overflow bull Be sure to plan for overflow if

not tied to drainage system bull Check WaterSmartSDOrg for

current incentives

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

First Flush Techniques Infiltration Trench

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

10rsquo from hardscape

First Flush Techniques Dry Well

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

10rsquo from hardscape

First Flush Techniques bull What Volume is needed Convert Gallons into Cubic Feet 372 Gallons from 6 Inch Rain Event 372 Gallons 748 = 50 Cubic Feet Depth of Storage Area in Inches = CF of Water divide (SF of Storage Area divide 12) Be aware of setbacks from buildings and impediments such as tree roots

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Observations

Site Observations bull Starting point of a successful design bull Take photos bull Assess existing situation

1 LID Conditions 2 Structural Conditions 3 Design Considerations 4 Growing Conditions

Landscape design and other design areas

bull Similarities bull Same basic elements amp principles

bull Differences bull Three-dimensional bull Living bull Seasonal amp ever changing

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Aesthetics Balance Symmetrical Balance

both sides even or visually identical - a mirror image Formal

Asymmetrical Balance

different-sized elements balance one another by having equal visual weight Informal

SYMMETRICAL BALANCE

ASYMMETRICAL BALANCE

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Proportion

bull Relative size of objects within the composition Large tree can make a house appear smaller

bull Most SoCal homes are out of scale to their lots

Aesthetics Proportion

Plantings may grow out of scale

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Color Most powerful of art elements Establish harmony

bull Soothing low contrast monochromatic cool bull Energizing contrast complimentary warm

SECONDARY COLORS PRIMARY COLORS TERTIARY COLORS

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Color Simple Color Harmony

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Contrast bull Provides interest and impact bull Creates Focal Points and catches the eye bull Contrast plant textures values and colors

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Unity bull Provides cohesive calm bull Repeat plant selections throughout the plan

including both sides of driveway

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Curb Appeal Billboard Effect bull Groups or drifts of plants catch the moving eye bull High contrast bull Simple

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Curb Appeal Path to the door bull Direct line of sight

or visual cues bull Generous path

welcomes guests bull No over grown areas

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Curb Appeal Path to the door bull Direct line of sight

or visual cues bull Generous path

welcomes guests bull No over grown areas

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Plant Functions in Design Climate Mitigation

bull Tradeoffs bull Deciduous Evergreen bull View vs Temperature

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Euphorbia cotinifolia Caribbean Copper Plant

Plant Functions in Design Security bull Thorns as a

deterrent

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Plant Functions in Design Privacy

bull Screen ugly views or create privacy bull Pick a cultivar that doesnrsquot need frequent pruning

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Podocarpus macrophyllus maki Shubby Yew

Pittosporum tenufolium lsquoSilver Sheenrsquo

Explore Design as 2 parts

bull Shaping Spaces bull How will you use the space

bull space arrangement location of major elements bull Design in 3D bull Form follows Function

bull Planting design bull How the space is filled with plants for effective

design

Step 4 Design Functional Design

How will you use your space Is your space an Outdoor Room a Passageway or a Garden

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Outdoor Rooms bull Walls

bull Do NOT need to be solid to create sense of enclosure

bull Floor bull Flagstone DG mulch

or groundcover

bull Ceilings bull can be canopies or arbors

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Passageway bull Way-finding or easy to follow bull Open path for curb appeal bull ldquoPeek-a-viewrdquo for mystery

Step 4 Design Functional Design

View Garden bull Enjoy from a distance bull Treat as a canvas bull Include paths for maintenance amp strolling

Step 4 Design Functional Design

View Garden Borrowed Views

Step 4 Design Functional Design

View Garden Created Views

bull Use an accent feature to create a focal point

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Design in 3D Create vertical dimension with

bull Layered planting

Background 6rsquo+ Middleground 4rsquo+-

Foreground 0-12rdquo

for islands

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function bull How will the space be used

bull What activities will occur there bull Active Uses

cooking eating entertaining sports play pool pets food bull Passive Uses

resting meditation viewing bull Does the current layout ldquoworkrdquo or does it need to

change to be more functional bull Lose the bed lines

bull Donrsquot think of your planting bed as a separate area hellip plan the entire space

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Create a Functional Bubble Plan bull Think

bull How the space could be used NOT how it IS used

bull Will it be an outdoor room garden or pathway

bull Do you want add bull Seating areas bull Pathways through

planting ldquoislandsrdquo bull Meander through your

yardslope with a circular route

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Think outside the box

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Create a Functional Bubble Plan bull Think How the space could be used NOT how it IS used

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Is it an Outdoor Room

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

An Outdoor Room with a dry stream bed

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Is it a Passageway

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Is it a Garden

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape Create a Planting Area Bubble Plan

bull Show basic planting areas bull Locate planting heights of

bull High bull Medium bull Low

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape Complete your Functional Bubble Plan

bull Sketch circulation paths and gathering areas

bull Show planting areas and height Create your Hardscape Plan

bull Check hardscape in place and correct bull Add desired elements

Include bull Hardscape walkways drive walls

patios etc bull Fences and walls bull Elements fountains pots arbors

rocks etc bull Planting areas

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Creating Your Plant Palette bull How to Choose

bull What do you like bull Climate appropriate bull Place appropriate bull Does it fill a design function

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Climate Appropriate Plants Leaves are

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Leathery Small

Silvery Solar tracking

Climate Appropriate Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes Homeownerrsquos Guide and Notebook

bull Mediterranean bull Asian bull Tropical bull Contemporary bull Native bull Shade bull Groundcover options

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Mediterranean

CC BY 20 Karen Roe

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Lavender Rosemary

Olives

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Asian

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Iris douglasiana Dietes African Iris Nandina

Juniperus Juniper

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Tropical

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Lantana Alstroemeria

Strelitzia Bird of Paradise Euphorbia milii Crown of Thorns

Bromeliads

Plumeria

Bougainvillea Geraniums Bird of Paradise

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Contemporary

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Anigozanthos Kangaroo Paw Assorted Succulents

Fire Sticks Kalanchoe thyrisifolia Agave Attenuata

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

California Natives

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Heteromeles arbutifolia Toyon

Romneya coulteri Matilija Poppy

Epilobium California Fushia

Saliva clevelandii Cleveland Sage

A note about Natives hellip WaterSmart Plant Palettes

California Natives bull Adapted for our climate soils bull Provide habitat and attract wildlife

Native plants need

bull Little or no summer water bull Little or no fertilizer bull No pesticides bull Less maintenance

Some native plants are summer deciduous

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Shade Plants for Dry Areas (See Notebook)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Bromeliads Clivia Dianella variegata Schefflera arboricola variegata

Walkable Groundcover Options Dymondia margaretae (Silver Carpet)

Lippia nodiflora (Kurapia)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Flat Green Groundcover Options Fragaria chiloensis (Beach Strawberry)

Achillea millefolium (Yarrow)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Mature Size Plant Research the ldquoFinished Sizerdquo

Agave americana marginata

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Mature Size Plant Pick the right size cultivar for the right place

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Carissa macrocarpa Natal Plum Species lsquoBoxwood Beautyrsquo lsquoGreen Carpetrsquo

8rsquo x 8rsquo 2rsquo x 2rsquo 1rsquo ndash 1 frac12rsquo x 4rsquo

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Growing Conditions Exposure

bull Soil type bull Drainage

Full Shade Full Sun

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Water Requirements Water Use Landscape Coefficient of Landscape Species WUCOLS South Coastal South Inland

Plant Search httpucanredusitesWUCOLSPlant_Search_Instructions

Escondido Rancho Bernardo San Marcos Poway Lakeside Ramona

San Diego Chula Vista Del Mar La Jolla Carlsbad Oceanside Vista El Cajon

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant

WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant

Sunset Western Garden Book Specific Plant Info bull Water usage bull Mature Size bull Cultivars bull Growing conditions

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Find Your Sunset Western Zone Zone 24

bull Mild maritime climate mild winters cool summers rarely freezes

Zone 23 bull Warmer than Zone 24

usually frost-free Zone 21

bull A mix of maritime amp continental influence colder in winter

httpwwwsunsetcomgardenclimate-zonessunset-climate-zone-san-diego-area-00418000067314

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant Sunset Western Garden Book Specific Plant Info bull Water usage bull Mature Size bull Cultivars bull Growing requirements

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Explore Design as 2 parts Physical site design

bull How the space is arranged location of major elements

Planting design and placement bull How the space is filled with plants for effective design

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Putting It Together Size your plants bull Draw at Mature Size to match Bubble Diagram bull Avoid overplanting bull Allow room to grow bull Understand you may

need to edit and thin later

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Putting It Together Hydrozoning bull Group plants with like water needs together

according to irrigation zone bull Do not put water needy plants next to low-water

plants bull Research

bull Water Use Classification of Landscape Species (WUCOLS) rating

bull Plant palettes bull Sunset Western

Step 4 Design Plant Placement

Remember Drawing in Scale Accurate proportion using a standard measurement to represent one foot

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale bull Determine the mature size of the plant bull Use the mature size bull Find appropriate circle

on template

bull Example bull Bush is 3rsquo at maturity bull In 14 scale use 34rdquo

diameter circle

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale bull Pencil in the plants for your space bull At 14rdquo scale = 1rsquo- 0rdquo

bull 3rsquo diameter shrub drawn as 34rdquo diameter circle

bull 12rsquo canopy tree drawn as 3rdquo diameter circle

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Anatomy of an Irrigation System

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Pressure Test bull Use meter on last head on valve

bull Range should be between 25 psi and 40 psi

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Pressure Regulation

At the point of connection (POC) At the head At the valve

Sprays Low Pressure

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Donuts formed by poor coverage

Sprays High Pressure

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Misting

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Overhead or Drip

Choose Overhead Spray for bull Large areas of turf replacement ground cover

(ie dymondia Beach Strawberry etc) bull The existing overhead system has good existing

coverage Choose Drip for bull Small oddly shaped planting areas bull Mixing of plants with differing water requirements in

the same valve area

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of Efficient Overhead Spray bull Simple to retrofit existing spray hardware bull Can match precipitation rate of drip bull Simpler to troubleshoot than drip bull May provide better coverage for groundcover

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of Drip Systems bull Drip is the most efficient

irrigation delivery type

bull Reduces weed growth by targeted water application

bull Prevents runoff and erosion

bull Low precipitation rate

bull No trenching means less digging

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of In-Line Drip Emitters

bull Provide consistent precipitation rate throughout line

bull Less prone to clogging and damage than micro spray

bull Easy to install

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Filters

At the head At the valve

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Drip Retrofit Systems bull Replace existing pop-ups with

retrofit such as Rainbird R-1800

bull Use subsurface tubing with emitter valves not micro spray and 14rdquospaghetti lines

bull Cover with mulch

Step 4 Design Irrigation

In-line Drip

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Irrigation Plan bull Create an irrigation plan based on your completed planting

plan and hydrozones bull Select a category of irrigation (rotor drip etchellip) bull Prepare a materials list and fill in spaces on your legend

(components and quantity)

Step 4 Design Irrigation

What is a Controller Program

bull A set of instructions stored in the controller

bull Different irrigation schedules bull Irrigation days ndash how often bull Start times ndash at what time bull Water times ndash how long

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Water Efficient Control Equipment bull Smart Controllers bull Rain and ETo Sensors bull Moisture Sensors

Smart Controllers Moisture Sensors

Rain and ETo Sensors

How much water does your landscape need

hellip It depends

Step 4 Design Irrigation

bull Soil Texture bull Precipitation Rate bull Plant Demand

Irrigation Scheduling Internet BeWaterWisecom

Step 4 Design Irrigation

1 Prepare the site

bull Cut down tall weeds bull Remove woody or invasive plants bull (warm season turf) bull Flag sprinkler heads bull Soak the area with water

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

2 Edging Mounding amp Contouring

bull Make room for the mulch Cut lawn 12 inches away from concrete to 3rdquo below concrete level

bull Create mounds with removed sod by facing turf side down or discard removed sod

bull Grade as needed

Manual ldquoGrubbingrdquo Gas Powered

Sod Cutter

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

3 Ensure Irrigation of Trees and Large plants bull Add bubblers or drip irrigation if needed

In-line drip irrigation can be expanded as tree grows Bubbler Head Drip Irrigation

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

4 Plant Large Plants bull 5 gallon and larger

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

5 Add a weed barrier bull NOT weed cloth (except under rock) bull Newspaper or cardboard bull Overlap by 6-8 inches bull Cover all ground except where

there are plants

Paper amp Cardboard Weed Barrier Do NOT use weed cloth

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Notify your neighbors first

Weed Barrier Newspaper amp Cardboard

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

6 Layer bull 1-2rdquo of compost bull 4-5rdquo of Soil Building Mulch (tree trimmerrsquos chipped etc) bull Pull compost and mulch away from plant crowns and trunks

Timing bull Traditional Allow 3 - 5 months

for composting to complete process then plant

bull Fast Plant before completion by digging through layers

Sheet Mulching

(4rdquo+)

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

bull Rule of thumb for coverage 1 13 Cu Yd covers100 sf 4rdquo depth

Know your Turf Type to Effectively Remove

Turf Type Dormant Season

Active Season

Growth form

Seeds Common Types

Kill Method

Cool Season

Winter

Summer

Small tuffs

Dwarf Tall Fescue (common locally) Perennial Ryegrass Annual Ryegrass Blue Grass

Sheet Mulch

Warm Season

Winter Summer

Creeping Stolons

Bermuda grass Zoysia grass St Augustine Grass Kikuyu grass

Solarization or Chemical Followed by Sheet Mulching

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods bull Herbicides

bull Cannot be killed with Chemicals when dormant bull Spray herbicides when actively growing bull Repeat application

bull Non-toxic herbicide products

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods

bull Complete Sod Removal bull Sod goes to landfill

cannot be recycled

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Contouring for Dry Stream

Step 5 Implementation Contouring

Contouring Landscape Fabric First Cobbles Added

Completed

Step 5 Implementation Sequence

Do It Yourself or Professional Contractor What is right for you bull Tradeoff Cost vs Labor + Time bull Option Be the General Contractor yourself Installation or Repair bull California Landscape Contractors Association (CLCA)

httpwwwclcasandiegoorg bull Certified Irrigation Professional wwwIrrigationorg bull Contractors State License Board (CSLB)

httpwwwcslbcagovConsumers bull YouTube Instructional Videos

Step 6 Maintenance Irrigation

Irrigation Maintenance bull Adjust run time for season

bull 1 Winter bull 2 Fall amp Spring bull 3 Summer

bull Check for leaks and fix leaks promptly bull Flush drip systems and check filters to

reduce clogging bull Adjust sprayheads to prevent

overspray on hardscape

Step 6 Maintenance Plants

Plant Maintenance

bull Amend soil with compost and mulch regularly bull Remove weeds bull Monitor plant health bull Minimize the use of

non- organic chemicals bull Start with a hard spray

of water bull Use insecticidal soap

or other non-toxic pest killer

QUESTIONS

Apply for the WaterSmart Landscape Makeover Series

httplandscapemakeoverwatersmartsdorg Presentation Slides at httpwwwwatersmartsdorgprogramswatersmart-landscape-design-homeowners-workshop

  • Slide Number 1
  • San Diego County Water Authority
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  • Before
  • After
  • Personal Goals
  • Slide Number 11
  • Why Remove Turf
  • Case Study 1
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  • WaterSmart Landscapes
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Design Process Overview
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Implementation Overview
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
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  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
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  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
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  • Water Uptake by Plant Roots
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
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  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Observations
  • Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
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  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
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  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
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  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Find Your Sunset Western Zone
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Plant Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
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  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
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  • Anatomy of an Irrigation System
  • Slide Number 131
  • Sprays Low Pressure
  • Sprays High Pressure
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Page 52: WaterSmart Landscape DESIGN FOR HOMEOWNERS · WaterSmart Landscape . DESIGN FOR HOMEOWNERS . Brought to you by the San Diego County Water Authority . ... Case Study 1. After: Approximately

Mulch Types bull Longevity Wood chips or Bark bull Soil Building chipped tree trimmings or coarse compost

bull Varied particle sized bull Texture

bull Water passes through bull Holds in place on slopes and in wind

Brush or Composted Mulch Chipped Mulch Blended Mulch

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

Mulch Application bull After planting lay 4rdquo layer on top of soil bull Leave open space around plant stem or crown bull Add additional mulch when areas are thin bull Rule of thumb

bull 1 14 CY covers about 100 sq ft at 4rdquo depth

Brush Mulch Chipped Mulch

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

How does your soil handle water bull Organic matter remediates compaction bull Percolation and infiltration effected by

bull Soil texture bull Soil aggregation bull Layers of compaction or rock

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Soil Drainage and Percolation Test (Homeownerrsquos Guide)

Day 1 1 Dig one cubic foot hole (12rdquox12rdquox12rdquo) 2 Fill the hole with water to saturate the soil 3 Let drain overnight

Day 2 1 Lay a stick over the hole 2 Refill the hole with water to the

level of the stick 3 Wait one hour 4 Measure how far the water level has

dropped to determine the infiltration rate per hour

Note Use the soil from the hole to do a worm count amp test the texture of your soil

Homework Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Soil Drainage Field Percolation Test Inches per Hr Drainage Solutions

Less than 1rdquo

Add organics Create mounds Select tolerant plants

1rdquo- 3rdquo

More than 4rdquo

Add organics Create mounds Select tolerant plants

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

First Flush bull First rain after dry period bull Washes off pollutants deposited

during dry period bull Discharge of higher concentrations

of pollutants in early part of a storm (relative to the later part of the storm)

bull 1000 SF roof has bull 372 gallons for 85 24 Hr Storm

at 6 inches of rainfall

bull Soil is important tool for management of First Flush

372 gallons

per 1000 SF 85 Storm

50 CF

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

First Flush Can the polluted water be cleaned

YES Healthy soil breaks down pollutants Can the water be utilized

YES It can be stored in bull Soil bull Rain Barrels bull Cisterns

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

First Seasonal Flush Subsequent Storm Event

Old Town San Diego

Storm Water Requirements for Water Quality Treatment You can be sustainable by incorporating features in your landscape plan such as

bull Rain barrels bull Dry stream beds with basins

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Design Capture Volume (DCV) Impermeable bull Roofs Concrete

Asphalt Grouted Pavers

Semi-permeable bull DG Cobble Gravel

Compacted Soil

Permeable bull Landscape areas

Amended or Mulched Soils

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

non-permeable

semi-permeable

permeable

Design Capture Volume (LID) bull Formula for on-site Design Capture Volume (DCV) for Runoff Factors 85th

percentile 24 Hr Storm

bull DCV = C x d x A x (43560 SFacre x 112 inft) DCV = C x d x A x 3630 conversion from acres to SF and to CF

bull DCV = Design Capture Volume in cubic feet bull C = Runoff Factors

Impermeable 09 Semi- permeable 03 Landscape areas 01

bull d = 85th Percentile Storm average regional 06

bull A = Tributary area in acres bull 43560 SF X 112 is conversion to CF

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

First Flush Techniques bull Keep water on site bull Slow-Store-Spread-Sink

bull Slow down the speed of the flow bull Store in basins bull Spread over wider area bull Sink into healthy soil

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

First Flush Techniques Pitfalls amp Problems

bull Drainage must be at least

5 -10rsquo from buildings and hardscape

bull Expansive clay soil bull Poor percolation

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

First Flush Techniques Dry Stream

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

10rsquo from hardscape

First Flush Techniques Dry Stream

bull Dry Stream

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

bull 10rsquo minimum from hardscape bull Optional permeable landscape fabric beneath rock

First Flush Techniques Rain Barrel bull Install with Diverter to control

overflow bull Be sure to plan for overflow if

not tied to drainage system bull Check WaterSmartSDOrg for

current incentives

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

First Flush Techniques Infiltration Trench

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

10rsquo from hardscape

First Flush Techniques Dry Well

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

10rsquo from hardscape

First Flush Techniques bull What Volume is needed Convert Gallons into Cubic Feet 372 Gallons from 6 Inch Rain Event 372 Gallons 748 = 50 Cubic Feet Depth of Storage Area in Inches = CF of Water divide (SF of Storage Area divide 12) Be aware of setbacks from buildings and impediments such as tree roots

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Observations

Site Observations bull Starting point of a successful design bull Take photos bull Assess existing situation

1 LID Conditions 2 Structural Conditions 3 Design Considerations 4 Growing Conditions

Landscape design and other design areas

bull Similarities bull Same basic elements amp principles

bull Differences bull Three-dimensional bull Living bull Seasonal amp ever changing

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Aesthetics Balance Symmetrical Balance

both sides even or visually identical - a mirror image Formal

Asymmetrical Balance

different-sized elements balance one another by having equal visual weight Informal

SYMMETRICAL BALANCE

ASYMMETRICAL BALANCE

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Proportion

bull Relative size of objects within the composition Large tree can make a house appear smaller

bull Most SoCal homes are out of scale to their lots

Aesthetics Proportion

Plantings may grow out of scale

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Color Most powerful of art elements Establish harmony

bull Soothing low contrast monochromatic cool bull Energizing contrast complimentary warm

SECONDARY COLORS PRIMARY COLORS TERTIARY COLORS

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Color Simple Color Harmony

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Contrast bull Provides interest and impact bull Creates Focal Points and catches the eye bull Contrast plant textures values and colors

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Unity bull Provides cohesive calm bull Repeat plant selections throughout the plan

including both sides of driveway

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Curb Appeal Billboard Effect bull Groups or drifts of plants catch the moving eye bull High contrast bull Simple

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Curb Appeal Path to the door bull Direct line of sight

or visual cues bull Generous path

welcomes guests bull No over grown areas

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Curb Appeal Path to the door bull Direct line of sight

or visual cues bull Generous path

welcomes guests bull No over grown areas

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Plant Functions in Design Climate Mitigation

bull Tradeoffs bull Deciduous Evergreen bull View vs Temperature

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Euphorbia cotinifolia Caribbean Copper Plant

Plant Functions in Design Security bull Thorns as a

deterrent

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Plant Functions in Design Privacy

bull Screen ugly views or create privacy bull Pick a cultivar that doesnrsquot need frequent pruning

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Podocarpus macrophyllus maki Shubby Yew

Pittosporum tenufolium lsquoSilver Sheenrsquo

Explore Design as 2 parts

bull Shaping Spaces bull How will you use the space

bull space arrangement location of major elements bull Design in 3D bull Form follows Function

bull Planting design bull How the space is filled with plants for effective

design

Step 4 Design Functional Design

How will you use your space Is your space an Outdoor Room a Passageway or a Garden

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Outdoor Rooms bull Walls

bull Do NOT need to be solid to create sense of enclosure

bull Floor bull Flagstone DG mulch

or groundcover

bull Ceilings bull can be canopies or arbors

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Passageway bull Way-finding or easy to follow bull Open path for curb appeal bull ldquoPeek-a-viewrdquo for mystery

Step 4 Design Functional Design

View Garden bull Enjoy from a distance bull Treat as a canvas bull Include paths for maintenance amp strolling

Step 4 Design Functional Design

View Garden Borrowed Views

Step 4 Design Functional Design

View Garden Created Views

bull Use an accent feature to create a focal point

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Design in 3D Create vertical dimension with

bull Layered planting

Background 6rsquo+ Middleground 4rsquo+-

Foreground 0-12rdquo

for islands

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function bull How will the space be used

bull What activities will occur there bull Active Uses

cooking eating entertaining sports play pool pets food bull Passive Uses

resting meditation viewing bull Does the current layout ldquoworkrdquo or does it need to

change to be more functional bull Lose the bed lines

bull Donrsquot think of your planting bed as a separate area hellip plan the entire space

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Create a Functional Bubble Plan bull Think

bull How the space could be used NOT how it IS used

bull Will it be an outdoor room garden or pathway

bull Do you want add bull Seating areas bull Pathways through

planting ldquoislandsrdquo bull Meander through your

yardslope with a circular route

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Think outside the box

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Create a Functional Bubble Plan bull Think How the space could be used NOT how it IS used

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Is it an Outdoor Room

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

An Outdoor Room with a dry stream bed

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Is it a Passageway

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Is it a Garden

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape Create a Planting Area Bubble Plan

bull Show basic planting areas bull Locate planting heights of

bull High bull Medium bull Low

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape Complete your Functional Bubble Plan

bull Sketch circulation paths and gathering areas

bull Show planting areas and height Create your Hardscape Plan

bull Check hardscape in place and correct bull Add desired elements

Include bull Hardscape walkways drive walls

patios etc bull Fences and walls bull Elements fountains pots arbors

rocks etc bull Planting areas

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Creating Your Plant Palette bull How to Choose

bull What do you like bull Climate appropriate bull Place appropriate bull Does it fill a design function

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Climate Appropriate Plants Leaves are

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Leathery Small

Silvery Solar tracking

Climate Appropriate Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes Homeownerrsquos Guide and Notebook

bull Mediterranean bull Asian bull Tropical bull Contemporary bull Native bull Shade bull Groundcover options

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Mediterranean

CC BY 20 Karen Roe

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Lavender Rosemary

Olives

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Asian

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Iris douglasiana Dietes African Iris Nandina

Juniperus Juniper

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Tropical

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Lantana Alstroemeria

Strelitzia Bird of Paradise Euphorbia milii Crown of Thorns

Bromeliads

Plumeria

Bougainvillea Geraniums Bird of Paradise

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Contemporary

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Anigozanthos Kangaroo Paw Assorted Succulents

Fire Sticks Kalanchoe thyrisifolia Agave Attenuata

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

California Natives

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Heteromeles arbutifolia Toyon

Romneya coulteri Matilija Poppy

Epilobium California Fushia

Saliva clevelandii Cleveland Sage

A note about Natives hellip WaterSmart Plant Palettes

California Natives bull Adapted for our climate soils bull Provide habitat and attract wildlife

Native plants need

bull Little or no summer water bull Little or no fertilizer bull No pesticides bull Less maintenance

Some native plants are summer deciduous

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Shade Plants for Dry Areas (See Notebook)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Bromeliads Clivia Dianella variegata Schefflera arboricola variegata

Walkable Groundcover Options Dymondia margaretae (Silver Carpet)

Lippia nodiflora (Kurapia)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Flat Green Groundcover Options Fragaria chiloensis (Beach Strawberry)

Achillea millefolium (Yarrow)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Mature Size Plant Research the ldquoFinished Sizerdquo

Agave americana marginata

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Mature Size Plant Pick the right size cultivar for the right place

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Carissa macrocarpa Natal Plum Species lsquoBoxwood Beautyrsquo lsquoGreen Carpetrsquo

8rsquo x 8rsquo 2rsquo x 2rsquo 1rsquo ndash 1 frac12rsquo x 4rsquo

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Growing Conditions Exposure

bull Soil type bull Drainage

Full Shade Full Sun

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Water Requirements Water Use Landscape Coefficient of Landscape Species WUCOLS South Coastal South Inland

Plant Search httpucanredusitesWUCOLSPlant_Search_Instructions

Escondido Rancho Bernardo San Marcos Poway Lakeside Ramona

San Diego Chula Vista Del Mar La Jolla Carlsbad Oceanside Vista El Cajon

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant

WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant

Sunset Western Garden Book Specific Plant Info bull Water usage bull Mature Size bull Cultivars bull Growing conditions

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Find Your Sunset Western Zone Zone 24

bull Mild maritime climate mild winters cool summers rarely freezes

Zone 23 bull Warmer than Zone 24

usually frost-free Zone 21

bull A mix of maritime amp continental influence colder in winter

httpwwwsunsetcomgardenclimate-zonessunset-climate-zone-san-diego-area-00418000067314

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant Sunset Western Garden Book Specific Plant Info bull Water usage bull Mature Size bull Cultivars bull Growing requirements

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Explore Design as 2 parts Physical site design

bull How the space is arranged location of major elements

Planting design and placement bull How the space is filled with plants for effective design

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Putting It Together Size your plants bull Draw at Mature Size to match Bubble Diagram bull Avoid overplanting bull Allow room to grow bull Understand you may

need to edit and thin later

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Putting It Together Hydrozoning bull Group plants with like water needs together

according to irrigation zone bull Do not put water needy plants next to low-water

plants bull Research

bull Water Use Classification of Landscape Species (WUCOLS) rating

bull Plant palettes bull Sunset Western

Step 4 Design Plant Placement

Remember Drawing in Scale Accurate proportion using a standard measurement to represent one foot

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale bull Determine the mature size of the plant bull Use the mature size bull Find appropriate circle

on template

bull Example bull Bush is 3rsquo at maturity bull In 14 scale use 34rdquo

diameter circle

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale bull Pencil in the plants for your space bull At 14rdquo scale = 1rsquo- 0rdquo

bull 3rsquo diameter shrub drawn as 34rdquo diameter circle

bull 12rsquo canopy tree drawn as 3rdquo diameter circle

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Anatomy of an Irrigation System

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Pressure Test bull Use meter on last head on valve

bull Range should be between 25 psi and 40 psi

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Pressure Regulation

At the point of connection (POC) At the head At the valve

Sprays Low Pressure

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Donuts formed by poor coverage

Sprays High Pressure

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Misting

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Overhead or Drip

Choose Overhead Spray for bull Large areas of turf replacement ground cover

(ie dymondia Beach Strawberry etc) bull The existing overhead system has good existing

coverage Choose Drip for bull Small oddly shaped planting areas bull Mixing of plants with differing water requirements in

the same valve area

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of Efficient Overhead Spray bull Simple to retrofit existing spray hardware bull Can match precipitation rate of drip bull Simpler to troubleshoot than drip bull May provide better coverage for groundcover

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of Drip Systems bull Drip is the most efficient

irrigation delivery type

bull Reduces weed growth by targeted water application

bull Prevents runoff and erosion

bull Low precipitation rate

bull No trenching means less digging

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of In-Line Drip Emitters

bull Provide consistent precipitation rate throughout line

bull Less prone to clogging and damage than micro spray

bull Easy to install

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Filters

At the head At the valve

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Drip Retrofit Systems bull Replace existing pop-ups with

retrofit such as Rainbird R-1800

bull Use subsurface tubing with emitter valves not micro spray and 14rdquospaghetti lines

bull Cover with mulch

Step 4 Design Irrigation

In-line Drip

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Irrigation Plan bull Create an irrigation plan based on your completed planting

plan and hydrozones bull Select a category of irrigation (rotor drip etchellip) bull Prepare a materials list and fill in spaces on your legend

(components and quantity)

Step 4 Design Irrigation

What is a Controller Program

bull A set of instructions stored in the controller

bull Different irrigation schedules bull Irrigation days ndash how often bull Start times ndash at what time bull Water times ndash how long

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Water Efficient Control Equipment bull Smart Controllers bull Rain and ETo Sensors bull Moisture Sensors

Smart Controllers Moisture Sensors

Rain and ETo Sensors

How much water does your landscape need

hellip It depends

Step 4 Design Irrigation

bull Soil Texture bull Precipitation Rate bull Plant Demand

Irrigation Scheduling Internet BeWaterWisecom

Step 4 Design Irrigation

1 Prepare the site

bull Cut down tall weeds bull Remove woody or invasive plants bull (warm season turf) bull Flag sprinkler heads bull Soak the area with water

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

2 Edging Mounding amp Contouring

bull Make room for the mulch Cut lawn 12 inches away from concrete to 3rdquo below concrete level

bull Create mounds with removed sod by facing turf side down or discard removed sod

bull Grade as needed

Manual ldquoGrubbingrdquo Gas Powered

Sod Cutter

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

3 Ensure Irrigation of Trees and Large plants bull Add bubblers or drip irrigation if needed

In-line drip irrigation can be expanded as tree grows Bubbler Head Drip Irrigation

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

4 Plant Large Plants bull 5 gallon and larger

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

5 Add a weed barrier bull NOT weed cloth (except under rock) bull Newspaper or cardboard bull Overlap by 6-8 inches bull Cover all ground except where

there are plants

Paper amp Cardboard Weed Barrier Do NOT use weed cloth

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Notify your neighbors first

Weed Barrier Newspaper amp Cardboard

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

6 Layer bull 1-2rdquo of compost bull 4-5rdquo of Soil Building Mulch (tree trimmerrsquos chipped etc) bull Pull compost and mulch away from plant crowns and trunks

Timing bull Traditional Allow 3 - 5 months

for composting to complete process then plant

bull Fast Plant before completion by digging through layers

Sheet Mulching

(4rdquo+)

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

bull Rule of thumb for coverage 1 13 Cu Yd covers100 sf 4rdquo depth

Know your Turf Type to Effectively Remove

Turf Type Dormant Season

Active Season

Growth form

Seeds Common Types

Kill Method

Cool Season

Winter

Summer

Small tuffs

Dwarf Tall Fescue (common locally) Perennial Ryegrass Annual Ryegrass Blue Grass

Sheet Mulch

Warm Season

Winter Summer

Creeping Stolons

Bermuda grass Zoysia grass St Augustine Grass Kikuyu grass

Solarization or Chemical Followed by Sheet Mulching

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods bull Herbicides

bull Cannot be killed with Chemicals when dormant bull Spray herbicides when actively growing bull Repeat application

bull Non-toxic herbicide products

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods

bull Complete Sod Removal bull Sod goes to landfill

cannot be recycled

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Contouring for Dry Stream

Step 5 Implementation Contouring

Contouring Landscape Fabric First Cobbles Added

Completed

Step 5 Implementation Sequence

Do It Yourself or Professional Contractor What is right for you bull Tradeoff Cost vs Labor + Time bull Option Be the General Contractor yourself Installation or Repair bull California Landscape Contractors Association (CLCA)

httpwwwclcasandiegoorg bull Certified Irrigation Professional wwwIrrigationorg bull Contractors State License Board (CSLB)

httpwwwcslbcagovConsumers bull YouTube Instructional Videos

Step 6 Maintenance Irrigation

Irrigation Maintenance bull Adjust run time for season

bull 1 Winter bull 2 Fall amp Spring bull 3 Summer

bull Check for leaks and fix leaks promptly bull Flush drip systems and check filters to

reduce clogging bull Adjust sprayheads to prevent

overspray on hardscape

Step 6 Maintenance Plants

Plant Maintenance

bull Amend soil with compost and mulch regularly bull Remove weeds bull Monitor plant health bull Minimize the use of

non- organic chemicals bull Start with a hard spray

of water bull Use insecticidal soap

or other non-toxic pest killer

QUESTIONS

Apply for the WaterSmart Landscape Makeover Series

httplandscapemakeoverwatersmartsdorg Presentation Slides at httpwwwwatersmartsdorgprogramswatersmart-landscape-design-homeowners-workshop

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  • San Diego County Water Authority
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  • Why Remove Turf
  • Case Study 1
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  • WaterSmart Landscapes
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Design Process Overview
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Implementation Overview
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
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  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
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  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
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  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
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  • Water Uptake by Plant Roots
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
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  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Observations
  • Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
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  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
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  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
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  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Find Your Sunset Western Zone
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
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  • Anatomy of an Irrigation System
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  • Sprays Low Pressure
  • Sprays High Pressure
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Page 53: WaterSmart Landscape DESIGN FOR HOMEOWNERS · WaterSmart Landscape . DESIGN FOR HOMEOWNERS . Brought to you by the San Diego County Water Authority . ... Case Study 1. After: Approximately

Mulch Application bull After planting lay 4rdquo layer on top of soil bull Leave open space around plant stem or crown bull Add additional mulch when areas are thin bull Rule of thumb

bull 1 14 CY covers about 100 sq ft at 4rdquo depth

Brush Mulch Chipped Mulch

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil

How does your soil handle water bull Organic matter remediates compaction bull Percolation and infiltration effected by

bull Soil texture bull Soil aggregation bull Layers of compaction or rock

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Soil Drainage and Percolation Test (Homeownerrsquos Guide)

Day 1 1 Dig one cubic foot hole (12rdquox12rdquox12rdquo) 2 Fill the hole with water to saturate the soil 3 Let drain overnight

Day 2 1 Lay a stick over the hole 2 Refill the hole with water to the

level of the stick 3 Wait one hour 4 Measure how far the water level has

dropped to determine the infiltration rate per hour

Note Use the soil from the hole to do a worm count amp test the texture of your soil

Homework Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Soil Drainage Field Percolation Test Inches per Hr Drainage Solutions

Less than 1rdquo

Add organics Create mounds Select tolerant plants

1rdquo- 3rdquo

More than 4rdquo

Add organics Create mounds Select tolerant plants

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

First Flush bull First rain after dry period bull Washes off pollutants deposited

during dry period bull Discharge of higher concentrations

of pollutants in early part of a storm (relative to the later part of the storm)

bull 1000 SF roof has bull 372 gallons for 85 24 Hr Storm

at 6 inches of rainfall

bull Soil is important tool for management of First Flush

372 gallons

per 1000 SF 85 Storm

50 CF

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

First Flush Can the polluted water be cleaned

YES Healthy soil breaks down pollutants Can the water be utilized

YES It can be stored in bull Soil bull Rain Barrels bull Cisterns

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

First Seasonal Flush Subsequent Storm Event

Old Town San Diego

Storm Water Requirements for Water Quality Treatment You can be sustainable by incorporating features in your landscape plan such as

bull Rain barrels bull Dry stream beds with basins

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Design Capture Volume (DCV) Impermeable bull Roofs Concrete

Asphalt Grouted Pavers

Semi-permeable bull DG Cobble Gravel

Compacted Soil

Permeable bull Landscape areas

Amended or Mulched Soils

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

non-permeable

semi-permeable

permeable

Design Capture Volume (LID) bull Formula for on-site Design Capture Volume (DCV) for Runoff Factors 85th

percentile 24 Hr Storm

bull DCV = C x d x A x (43560 SFacre x 112 inft) DCV = C x d x A x 3630 conversion from acres to SF and to CF

bull DCV = Design Capture Volume in cubic feet bull C = Runoff Factors

Impermeable 09 Semi- permeable 03 Landscape areas 01

bull d = 85th Percentile Storm average regional 06

bull A = Tributary area in acres bull 43560 SF X 112 is conversion to CF

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

First Flush Techniques bull Keep water on site bull Slow-Store-Spread-Sink

bull Slow down the speed of the flow bull Store in basins bull Spread over wider area bull Sink into healthy soil

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

First Flush Techniques Pitfalls amp Problems

bull Drainage must be at least

5 -10rsquo from buildings and hardscape

bull Expansive clay soil bull Poor percolation

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

First Flush Techniques Dry Stream

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

10rsquo from hardscape

First Flush Techniques Dry Stream

bull Dry Stream

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

bull 10rsquo minimum from hardscape bull Optional permeable landscape fabric beneath rock

First Flush Techniques Rain Barrel bull Install with Diverter to control

overflow bull Be sure to plan for overflow if

not tied to drainage system bull Check WaterSmartSDOrg for

current incentives

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

First Flush Techniques Infiltration Trench

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

10rsquo from hardscape

First Flush Techniques Dry Well

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

10rsquo from hardscape

First Flush Techniques bull What Volume is needed Convert Gallons into Cubic Feet 372 Gallons from 6 Inch Rain Event 372 Gallons 748 = 50 Cubic Feet Depth of Storage Area in Inches = CF of Water divide (SF of Storage Area divide 12) Be aware of setbacks from buildings and impediments such as tree roots

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Observations

Site Observations bull Starting point of a successful design bull Take photos bull Assess existing situation

1 LID Conditions 2 Structural Conditions 3 Design Considerations 4 Growing Conditions

Landscape design and other design areas

bull Similarities bull Same basic elements amp principles

bull Differences bull Three-dimensional bull Living bull Seasonal amp ever changing

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Aesthetics Balance Symmetrical Balance

both sides even or visually identical - a mirror image Formal

Asymmetrical Balance

different-sized elements balance one another by having equal visual weight Informal

SYMMETRICAL BALANCE

ASYMMETRICAL BALANCE

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Proportion

bull Relative size of objects within the composition Large tree can make a house appear smaller

bull Most SoCal homes are out of scale to their lots

Aesthetics Proportion

Plantings may grow out of scale

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Color Most powerful of art elements Establish harmony

bull Soothing low contrast monochromatic cool bull Energizing contrast complimentary warm

SECONDARY COLORS PRIMARY COLORS TERTIARY COLORS

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Color Simple Color Harmony

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Contrast bull Provides interest and impact bull Creates Focal Points and catches the eye bull Contrast plant textures values and colors

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Unity bull Provides cohesive calm bull Repeat plant selections throughout the plan

including both sides of driveway

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Curb Appeal Billboard Effect bull Groups or drifts of plants catch the moving eye bull High contrast bull Simple

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Curb Appeal Path to the door bull Direct line of sight

or visual cues bull Generous path

welcomes guests bull No over grown areas

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Curb Appeal Path to the door bull Direct line of sight

or visual cues bull Generous path

welcomes guests bull No over grown areas

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Plant Functions in Design Climate Mitigation

bull Tradeoffs bull Deciduous Evergreen bull View vs Temperature

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Euphorbia cotinifolia Caribbean Copper Plant

Plant Functions in Design Security bull Thorns as a

deterrent

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Plant Functions in Design Privacy

bull Screen ugly views or create privacy bull Pick a cultivar that doesnrsquot need frequent pruning

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Podocarpus macrophyllus maki Shubby Yew

Pittosporum tenufolium lsquoSilver Sheenrsquo

Explore Design as 2 parts

bull Shaping Spaces bull How will you use the space

bull space arrangement location of major elements bull Design in 3D bull Form follows Function

bull Planting design bull How the space is filled with plants for effective

design

Step 4 Design Functional Design

How will you use your space Is your space an Outdoor Room a Passageway or a Garden

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Outdoor Rooms bull Walls

bull Do NOT need to be solid to create sense of enclosure

bull Floor bull Flagstone DG mulch

or groundcover

bull Ceilings bull can be canopies or arbors

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Passageway bull Way-finding or easy to follow bull Open path for curb appeal bull ldquoPeek-a-viewrdquo for mystery

Step 4 Design Functional Design

View Garden bull Enjoy from a distance bull Treat as a canvas bull Include paths for maintenance amp strolling

Step 4 Design Functional Design

View Garden Borrowed Views

Step 4 Design Functional Design

View Garden Created Views

bull Use an accent feature to create a focal point

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Design in 3D Create vertical dimension with

bull Layered planting

Background 6rsquo+ Middleground 4rsquo+-

Foreground 0-12rdquo

for islands

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function bull How will the space be used

bull What activities will occur there bull Active Uses

cooking eating entertaining sports play pool pets food bull Passive Uses

resting meditation viewing bull Does the current layout ldquoworkrdquo or does it need to

change to be more functional bull Lose the bed lines

bull Donrsquot think of your planting bed as a separate area hellip plan the entire space

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Create a Functional Bubble Plan bull Think

bull How the space could be used NOT how it IS used

bull Will it be an outdoor room garden or pathway

bull Do you want add bull Seating areas bull Pathways through

planting ldquoislandsrdquo bull Meander through your

yardslope with a circular route

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Think outside the box

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Create a Functional Bubble Plan bull Think How the space could be used NOT how it IS used

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Is it an Outdoor Room

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

An Outdoor Room with a dry stream bed

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Is it a Passageway

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Is it a Garden

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape Create a Planting Area Bubble Plan

bull Show basic planting areas bull Locate planting heights of

bull High bull Medium bull Low

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape Complete your Functional Bubble Plan

bull Sketch circulation paths and gathering areas

bull Show planting areas and height Create your Hardscape Plan

bull Check hardscape in place and correct bull Add desired elements

Include bull Hardscape walkways drive walls

patios etc bull Fences and walls bull Elements fountains pots arbors

rocks etc bull Planting areas

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Creating Your Plant Palette bull How to Choose

bull What do you like bull Climate appropriate bull Place appropriate bull Does it fill a design function

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Climate Appropriate Plants Leaves are

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Leathery Small

Silvery Solar tracking

Climate Appropriate Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes Homeownerrsquos Guide and Notebook

bull Mediterranean bull Asian bull Tropical bull Contemporary bull Native bull Shade bull Groundcover options

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Mediterranean

CC BY 20 Karen Roe

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Lavender Rosemary

Olives

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Asian

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Iris douglasiana Dietes African Iris Nandina

Juniperus Juniper

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Tropical

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Lantana Alstroemeria

Strelitzia Bird of Paradise Euphorbia milii Crown of Thorns

Bromeliads

Plumeria

Bougainvillea Geraniums Bird of Paradise

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Contemporary

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Anigozanthos Kangaroo Paw Assorted Succulents

Fire Sticks Kalanchoe thyrisifolia Agave Attenuata

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

California Natives

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Heteromeles arbutifolia Toyon

Romneya coulteri Matilija Poppy

Epilobium California Fushia

Saliva clevelandii Cleveland Sage

A note about Natives hellip WaterSmart Plant Palettes

California Natives bull Adapted for our climate soils bull Provide habitat and attract wildlife

Native plants need

bull Little or no summer water bull Little or no fertilizer bull No pesticides bull Less maintenance

Some native plants are summer deciduous

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Shade Plants for Dry Areas (See Notebook)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Bromeliads Clivia Dianella variegata Schefflera arboricola variegata

Walkable Groundcover Options Dymondia margaretae (Silver Carpet)

Lippia nodiflora (Kurapia)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Flat Green Groundcover Options Fragaria chiloensis (Beach Strawberry)

Achillea millefolium (Yarrow)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Mature Size Plant Research the ldquoFinished Sizerdquo

Agave americana marginata

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Mature Size Plant Pick the right size cultivar for the right place

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Carissa macrocarpa Natal Plum Species lsquoBoxwood Beautyrsquo lsquoGreen Carpetrsquo

8rsquo x 8rsquo 2rsquo x 2rsquo 1rsquo ndash 1 frac12rsquo x 4rsquo

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Growing Conditions Exposure

bull Soil type bull Drainage

Full Shade Full Sun

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Water Requirements Water Use Landscape Coefficient of Landscape Species WUCOLS South Coastal South Inland

Plant Search httpucanredusitesWUCOLSPlant_Search_Instructions

Escondido Rancho Bernardo San Marcos Poway Lakeside Ramona

San Diego Chula Vista Del Mar La Jolla Carlsbad Oceanside Vista El Cajon

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant

WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant

Sunset Western Garden Book Specific Plant Info bull Water usage bull Mature Size bull Cultivars bull Growing conditions

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Find Your Sunset Western Zone Zone 24

bull Mild maritime climate mild winters cool summers rarely freezes

Zone 23 bull Warmer than Zone 24

usually frost-free Zone 21

bull A mix of maritime amp continental influence colder in winter

httpwwwsunsetcomgardenclimate-zonessunset-climate-zone-san-diego-area-00418000067314

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant Sunset Western Garden Book Specific Plant Info bull Water usage bull Mature Size bull Cultivars bull Growing requirements

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Explore Design as 2 parts Physical site design

bull How the space is arranged location of major elements

Planting design and placement bull How the space is filled with plants for effective design

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Putting It Together Size your plants bull Draw at Mature Size to match Bubble Diagram bull Avoid overplanting bull Allow room to grow bull Understand you may

need to edit and thin later

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Putting It Together Hydrozoning bull Group plants with like water needs together

according to irrigation zone bull Do not put water needy plants next to low-water

plants bull Research

bull Water Use Classification of Landscape Species (WUCOLS) rating

bull Plant palettes bull Sunset Western

Step 4 Design Plant Placement

Remember Drawing in Scale Accurate proportion using a standard measurement to represent one foot

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale bull Determine the mature size of the plant bull Use the mature size bull Find appropriate circle

on template

bull Example bull Bush is 3rsquo at maturity bull In 14 scale use 34rdquo

diameter circle

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale bull Pencil in the plants for your space bull At 14rdquo scale = 1rsquo- 0rdquo

bull 3rsquo diameter shrub drawn as 34rdquo diameter circle

bull 12rsquo canopy tree drawn as 3rdquo diameter circle

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Anatomy of an Irrigation System

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Pressure Test bull Use meter on last head on valve

bull Range should be between 25 psi and 40 psi

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Pressure Regulation

At the point of connection (POC) At the head At the valve

Sprays Low Pressure

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Donuts formed by poor coverage

Sprays High Pressure

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Misting

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Overhead or Drip

Choose Overhead Spray for bull Large areas of turf replacement ground cover

(ie dymondia Beach Strawberry etc) bull The existing overhead system has good existing

coverage Choose Drip for bull Small oddly shaped planting areas bull Mixing of plants with differing water requirements in

the same valve area

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of Efficient Overhead Spray bull Simple to retrofit existing spray hardware bull Can match precipitation rate of drip bull Simpler to troubleshoot than drip bull May provide better coverage for groundcover

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of Drip Systems bull Drip is the most efficient

irrigation delivery type

bull Reduces weed growth by targeted water application

bull Prevents runoff and erosion

bull Low precipitation rate

bull No trenching means less digging

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of In-Line Drip Emitters

bull Provide consistent precipitation rate throughout line

bull Less prone to clogging and damage than micro spray

bull Easy to install

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Filters

At the head At the valve

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Drip Retrofit Systems bull Replace existing pop-ups with

retrofit such as Rainbird R-1800

bull Use subsurface tubing with emitter valves not micro spray and 14rdquospaghetti lines

bull Cover with mulch

Step 4 Design Irrigation

In-line Drip

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Irrigation Plan bull Create an irrigation plan based on your completed planting

plan and hydrozones bull Select a category of irrigation (rotor drip etchellip) bull Prepare a materials list and fill in spaces on your legend

(components and quantity)

Step 4 Design Irrigation

What is a Controller Program

bull A set of instructions stored in the controller

bull Different irrigation schedules bull Irrigation days ndash how often bull Start times ndash at what time bull Water times ndash how long

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Water Efficient Control Equipment bull Smart Controllers bull Rain and ETo Sensors bull Moisture Sensors

Smart Controllers Moisture Sensors

Rain and ETo Sensors

How much water does your landscape need

hellip It depends

Step 4 Design Irrigation

bull Soil Texture bull Precipitation Rate bull Plant Demand

Irrigation Scheduling Internet BeWaterWisecom

Step 4 Design Irrigation

1 Prepare the site

bull Cut down tall weeds bull Remove woody or invasive plants bull (warm season turf) bull Flag sprinkler heads bull Soak the area with water

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

2 Edging Mounding amp Contouring

bull Make room for the mulch Cut lawn 12 inches away from concrete to 3rdquo below concrete level

bull Create mounds with removed sod by facing turf side down or discard removed sod

bull Grade as needed

Manual ldquoGrubbingrdquo Gas Powered

Sod Cutter

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

3 Ensure Irrigation of Trees and Large plants bull Add bubblers or drip irrigation if needed

In-line drip irrigation can be expanded as tree grows Bubbler Head Drip Irrigation

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

4 Plant Large Plants bull 5 gallon and larger

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

5 Add a weed barrier bull NOT weed cloth (except under rock) bull Newspaper or cardboard bull Overlap by 6-8 inches bull Cover all ground except where

there are plants

Paper amp Cardboard Weed Barrier Do NOT use weed cloth

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Notify your neighbors first

Weed Barrier Newspaper amp Cardboard

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

6 Layer bull 1-2rdquo of compost bull 4-5rdquo of Soil Building Mulch (tree trimmerrsquos chipped etc) bull Pull compost and mulch away from plant crowns and trunks

Timing bull Traditional Allow 3 - 5 months

for composting to complete process then plant

bull Fast Plant before completion by digging through layers

Sheet Mulching

(4rdquo+)

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

bull Rule of thumb for coverage 1 13 Cu Yd covers100 sf 4rdquo depth

Know your Turf Type to Effectively Remove

Turf Type Dormant Season

Active Season

Growth form

Seeds Common Types

Kill Method

Cool Season

Winter

Summer

Small tuffs

Dwarf Tall Fescue (common locally) Perennial Ryegrass Annual Ryegrass Blue Grass

Sheet Mulch

Warm Season

Winter Summer

Creeping Stolons

Bermuda grass Zoysia grass St Augustine Grass Kikuyu grass

Solarization or Chemical Followed by Sheet Mulching

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods bull Herbicides

bull Cannot be killed with Chemicals when dormant bull Spray herbicides when actively growing bull Repeat application

bull Non-toxic herbicide products

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods

bull Complete Sod Removal bull Sod goes to landfill

cannot be recycled

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Contouring for Dry Stream

Step 5 Implementation Contouring

Contouring Landscape Fabric First Cobbles Added

Completed

Step 5 Implementation Sequence

Do It Yourself or Professional Contractor What is right for you bull Tradeoff Cost vs Labor + Time bull Option Be the General Contractor yourself Installation or Repair bull California Landscape Contractors Association (CLCA)

httpwwwclcasandiegoorg bull Certified Irrigation Professional wwwIrrigationorg bull Contractors State License Board (CSLB)

httpwwwcslbcagovConsumers bull YouTube Instructional Videos

Step 6 Maintenance Irrigation

Irrigation Maintenance bull Adjust run time for season

bull 1 Winter bull 2 Fall amp Spring bull 3 Summer

bull Check for leaks and fix leaks promptly bull Flush drip systems and check filters to

reduce clogging bull Adjust sprayheads to prevent

overspray on hardscape

Step 6 Maintenance Plants

Plant Maintenance

bull Amend soil with compost and mulch regularly bull Remove weeds bull Monitor plant health bull Minimize the use of

non- organic chemicals bull Start with a hard spray

of water bull Use insecticidal soap

or other non-toxic pest killer

QUESTIONS

Apply for the WaterSmart Landscape Makeover Series

httplandscapemakeoverwatersmartsdorg Presentation Slides at httpwwwwatersmartsdorgprogramswatersmart-landscape-design-homeowners-workshop

  • Slide Number 1
  • San Diego County Water Authority
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  • Before
  • After
  • Personal Goals
  • Slide Number 11
  • Why Remove Turf
  • Case Study 1
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  • WaterSmart Landscapes
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Design Process Overview
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Implementation Overview
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
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  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
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  • Water Uptake by Plant Roots
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
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  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
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  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Observations
  • Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
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  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
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  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
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  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Find Your Sunset Western Zone
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
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  • Anatomy of an Irrigation System
  • Slide Number 131
  • Sprays Low Pressure
  • Sprays High Pressure
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Page 54: WaterSmart Landscape DESIGN FOR HOMEOWNERS · WaterSmart Landscape . DESIGN FOR HOMEOWNERS . Brought to you by the San Diego County Water Authority . ... Case Study 1. After: Approximately

How does your soil handle water bull Organic matter remediates compaction bull Percolation and infiltration effected by

bull Soil texture bull Soil aggregation bull Layers of compaction or rock

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Soil Drainage and Percolation Test (Homeownerrsquos Guide)

Day 1 1 Dig one cubic foot hole (12rdquox12rdquox12rdquo) 2 Fill the hole with water to saturate the soil 3 Let drain overnight

Day 2 1 Lay a stick over the hole 2 Refill the hole with water to the

level of the stick 3 Wait one hour 4 Measure how far the water level has

dropped to determine the infiltration rate per hour

Note Use the soil from the hole to do a worm count amp test the texture of your soil

Homework Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Soil Drainage Field Percolation Test Inches per Hr Drainage Solutions

Less than 1rdquo

Add organics Create mounds Select tolerant plants

1rdquo- 3rdquo

More than 4rdquo

Add organics Create mounds Select tolerant plants

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

First Flush bull First rain after dry period bull Washes off pollutants deposited

during dry period bull Discharge of higher concentrations

of pollutants in early part of a storm (relative to the later part of the storm)

bull 1000 SF roof has bull 372 gallons for 85 24 Hr Storm

at 6 inches of rainfall

bull Soil is important tool for management of First Flush

372 gallons

per 1000 SF 85 Storm

50 CF

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

First Flush Can the polluted water be cleaned

YES Healthy soil breaks down pollutants Can the water be utilized

YES It can be stored in bull Soil bull Rain Barrels bull Cisterns

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

First Seasonal Flush Subsequent Storm Event

Old Town San Diego

Storm Water Requirements for Water Quality Treatment You can be sustainable by incorporating features in your landscape plan such as

bull Rain barrels bull Dry stream beds with basins

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Design Capture Volume (DCV) Impermeable bull Roofs Concrete

Asphalt Grouted Pavers

Semi-permeable bull DG Cobble Gravel

Compacted Soil

Permeable bull Landscape areas

Amended or Mulched Soils

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

non-permeable

semi-permeable

permeable

Design Capture Volume (LID) bull Formula for on-site Design Capture Volume (DCV) for Runoff Factors 85th

percentile 24 Hr Storm

bull DCV = C x d x A x (43560 SFacre x 112 inft) DCV = C x d x A x 3630 conversion from acres to SF and to CF

bull DCV = Design Capture Volume in cubic feet bull C = Runoff Factors

Impermeable 09 Semi- permeable 03 Landscape areas 01

bull d = 85th Percentile Storm average regional 06

bull A = Tributary area in acres bull 43560 SF X 112 is conversion to CF

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

First Flush Techniques bull Keep water on site bull Slow-Store-Spread-Sink

bull Slow down the speed of the flow bull Store in basins bull Spread over wider area bull Sink into healthy soil

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

First Flush Techniques Pitfalls amp Problems

bull Drainage must be at least

5 -10rsquo from buildings and hardscape

bull Expansive clay soil bull Poor percolation

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

First Flush Techniques Dry Stream

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

10rsquo from hardscape

First Flush Techniques Dry Stream

bull Dry Stream

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

bull 10rsquo minimum from hardscape bull Optional permeable landscape fabric beneath rock

First Flush Techniques Rain Barrel bull Install with Diverter to control

overflow bull Be sure to plan for overflow if

not tied to drainage system bull Check WaterSmartSDOrg for

current incentives

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

First Flush Techniques Infiltration Trench

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

10rsquo from hardscape

First Flush Techniques Dry Well

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

10rsquo from hardscape

First Flush Techniques bull What Volume is needed Convert Gallons into Cubic Feet 372 Gallons from 6 Inch Rain Event 372 Gallons 748 = 50 Cubic Feet Depth of Storage Area in Inches = CF of Water divide (SF of Storage Area divide 12) Be aware of setbacks from buildings and impediments such as tree roots

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Observations

Site Observations bull Starting point of a successful design bull Take photos bull Assess existing situation

1 LID Conditions 2 Structural Conditions 3 Design Considerations 4 Growing Conditions

Landscape design and other design areas

bull Similarities bull Same basic elements amp principles

bull Differences bull Three-dimensional bull Living bull Seasonal amp ever changing

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Aesthetics Balance Symmetrical Balance

both sides even or visually identical - a mirror image Formal

Asymmetrical Balance

different-sized elements balance one another by having equal visual weight Informal

SYMMETRICAL BALANCE

ASYMMETRICAL BALANCE

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Proportion

bull Relative size of objects within the composition Large tree can make a house appear smaller

bull Most SoCal homes are out of scale to their lots

Aesthetics Proportion

Plantings may grow out of scale

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Color Most powerful of art elements Establish harmony

bull Soothing low contrast monochromatic cool bull Energizing contrast complimentary warm

SECONDARY COLORS PRIMARY COLORS TERTIARY COLORS

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Color Simple Color Harmony

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Contrast bull Provides interest and impact bull Creates Focal Points and catches the eye bull Contrast plant textures values and colors

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Unity bull Provides cohesive calm bull Repeat plant selections throughout the plan

including both sides of driveway

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Curb Appeal Billboard Effect bull Groups or drifts of plants catch the moving eye bull High contrast bull Simple

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Curb Appeal Path to the door bull Direct line of sight

or visual cues bull Generous path

welcomes guests bull No over grown areas

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Curb Appeal Path to the door bull Direct line of sight

or visual cues bull Generous path

welcomes guests bull No over grown areas

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Plant Functions in Design Climate Mitigation

bull Tradeoffs bull Deciduous Evergreen bull View vs Temperature

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Euphorbia cotinifolia Caribbean Copper Plant

Plant Functions in Design Security bull Thorns as a

deterrent

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Plant Functions in Design Privacy

bull Screen ugly views or create privacy bull Pick a cultivar that doesnrsquot need frequent pruning

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Podocarpus macrophyllus maki Shubby Yew

Pittosporum tenufolium lsquoSilver Sheenrsquo

Explore Design as 2 parts

bull Shaping Spaces bull How will you use the space

bull space arrangement location of major elements bull Design in 3D bull Form follows Function

bull Planting design bull How the space is filled with plants for effective

design

Step 4 Design Functional Design

How will you use your space Is your space an Outdoor Room a Passageway or a Garden

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Outdoor Rooms bull Walls

bull Do NOT need to be solid to create sense of enclosure

bull Floor bull Flagstone DG mulch

or groundcover

bull Ceilings bull can be canopies or arbors

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Passageway bull Way-finding or easy to follow bull Open path for curb appeal bull ldquoPeek-a-viewrdquo for mystery

Step 4 Design Functional Design

View Garden bull Enjoy from a distance bull Treat as a canvas bull Include paths for maintenance amp strolling

Step 4 Design Functional Design

View Garden Borrowed Views

Step 4 Design Functional Design

View Garden Created Views

bull Use an accent feature to create a focal point

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Design in 3D Create vertical dimension with

bull Layered planting

Background 6rsquo+ Middleground 4rsquo+-

Foreground 0-12rdquo

for islands

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function bull How will the space be used

bull What activities will occur there bull Active Uses

cooking eating entertaining sports play pool pets food bull Passive Uses

resting meditation viewing bull Does the current layout ldquoworkrdquo or does it need to

change to be more functional bull Lose the bed lines

bull Donrsquot think of your planting bed as a separate area hellip plan the entire space

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Create a Functional Bubble Plan bull Think

bull How the space could be used NOT how it IS used

bull Will it be an outdoor room garden or pathway

bull Do you want add bull Seating areas bull Pathways through

planting ldquoislandsrdquo bull Meander through your

yardslope with a circular route

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Think outside the box

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Create a Functional Bubble Plan bull Think How the space could be used NOT how it IS used

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Is it an Outdoor Room

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

An Outdoor Room with a dry stream bed

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Is it a Passageway

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Is it a Garden

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape Create a Planting Area Bubble Plan

bull Show basic planting areas bull Locate planting heights of

bull High bull Medium bull Low

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape Complete your Functional Bubble Plan

bull Sketch circulation paths and gathering areas

bull Show planting areas and height Create your Hardscape Plan

bull Check hardscape in place and correct bull Add desired elements

Include bull Hardscape walkways drive walls

patios etc bull Fences and walls bull Elements fountains pots arbors

rocks etc bull Planting areas

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Creating Your Plant Palette bull How to Choose

bull What do you like bull Climate appropriate bull Place appropriate bull Does it fill a design function

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Climate Appropriate Plants Leaves are

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Leathery Small

Silvery Solar tracking

Climate Appropriate Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes Homeownerrsquos Guide and Notebook

bull Mediterranean bull Asian bull Tropical bull Contemporary bull Native bull Shade bull Groundcover options

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Mediterranean

CC BY 20 Karen Roe

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Lavender Rosemary

Olives

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Asian

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Iris douglasiana Dietes African Iris Nandina

Juniperus Juniper

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Tropical

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Lantana Alstroemeria

Strelitzia Bird of Paradise Euphorbia milii Crown of Thorns

Bromeliads

Plumeria

Bougainvillea Geraniums Bird of Paradise

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Contemporary

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Anigozanthos Kangaroo Paw Assorted Succulents

Fire Sticks Kalanchoe thyrisifolia Agave Attenuata

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

California Natives

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Heteromeles arbutifolia Toyon

Romneya coulteri Matilija Poppy

Epilobium California Fushia

Saliva clevelandii Cleveland Sage

A note about Natives hellip WaterSmart Plant Palettes

California Natives bull Adapted for our climate soils bull Provide habitat and attract wildlife

Native plants need

bull Little or no summer water bull Little or no fertilizer bull No pesticides bull Less maintenance

Some native plants are summer deciduous

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Shade Plants for Dry Areas (See Notebook)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Bromeliads Clivia Dianella variegata Schefflera arboricola variegata

Walkable Groundcover Options Dymondia margaretae (Silver Carpet)

Lippia nodiflora (Kurapia)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Flat Green Groundcover Options Fragaria chiloensis (Beach Strawberry)

Achillea millefolium (Yarrow)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Mature Size Plant Research the ldquoFinished Sizerdquo

Agave americana marginata

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Mature Size Plant Pick the right size cultivar for the right place

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Carissa macrocarpa Natal Plum Species lsquoBoxwood Beautyrsquo lsquoGreen Carpetrsquo

8rsquo x 8rsquo 2rsquo x 2rsquo 1rsquo ndash 1 frac12rsquo x 4rsquo

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Growing Conditions Exposure

bull Soil type bull Drainage

Full Shade Full Sun

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Water Requirements Water Use Landscape Coefficient of Landscape Species WUCOLS South Coastal South Inland

Plant Search httpucanredusitesWUCOLSPlant_Search_Instructions

Escondido Rancho Bernardo San Marcos Poway Lakeside Ramona

San Diego Chula Vista Del Mar La Jolla Carlsbad Oceanside Vista El Cajon

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant

WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant

Sunset Western Garden Book Specific Plant Info bull Water usage bull Mature Size bull Cultivars bull Growing conditions

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Find Your Sunset Western Zone Zone 24

bull Mild maritime climate mild winters cool summers rarely freezes

Zone 23 bull Warmer than Zone 24

usually frost-free Zone 21

bull A mix of maritime amp continental influence colder in winter

httpwwwsunsetcomgardenclimate-zonessunset-climate-zone-san-diego-area-00418000067314

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant Sunset Western Garden Book Specific Plant Info bull Water usage bull Mature Size bull Cultivars bull Growing requirements

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Explore Design as 2 parts Physical site design

bull How the space is arranged location of major elements

Planting design and placement bull How the space is filled with plants for effective design

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Putting It Together Size your plants bull Draw at Mature Size to match Bubble Diagram bull Avoid overplanting bull Allow room to grow bull Understand you may

need to edit and thin later

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Putting It Together Hydrozoning bull Group plants with like water needs together

according to irrigation zone bull Do not put water needy plants next to low-water

plants bull Research

bull Water Use Classification of Landscape Species (WUCOLS) rating

bull Plant palettes bull Sunset Western

Step 4 Design Plant Placement

Remember Drawing in Scale Accurate proportion using a standard measurement to represent one foot

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale bull Determine the mature size of the plant bull Use the mature size bull Find appropriate circle

on template

bull Example bull Bush is 3rsquo at maturity bull In 14 scale use 34rdquo

diameter circle

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale bull Pencil in the plants for your space bull At 14rdquo scale = 1rsquo- 0rdquo

bull 3rsquo diameter shrub drawn as 34rdquo diameter circle

bull 12rsquo canopy tree drawn as 3rdquo diameter circle

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Anatomy of an Irrigation System

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Pressure Test bull Use meter on last head on valve

bull Range should be between 25 psi and 40 psi

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Pressure Regulation

At the point of connection (POC) At the head At the valve

Sprays Low Pressure

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Donuts formed by poor coverage

Sprays High Pressure

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Misting

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Overhead or Drip

Choose Overhead Spray for bull Large areas of turf replacement ground cover

(ie dymondia Beach Strawberry etc) bull The existing overhead system has good existing

coverage Choose Drip for bull Small oddly shaped planting areas bull Mixing of plants with differing water requirements in

the same valve area

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of Efficient Overhead Spray bull Simple to retrofit existing spray hardware bull Can match precipitation rate of drip bull Simpler to troubleshoot than drip bull May provide better coverage for groundcover

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of Drip Systems bull Drip is the most efficient

irrigation delivery type

bull Reduces weed growth by targeted water application

bull Prevents runoff and erosion

bull Low precipitation rate

bull No trenching means less digging

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of In-Line Drip Emitters

bull Provide consistent precipitation rate throughout line

bull Less prone to clogging and damage than micro spray

bull Easy to install

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Filters

At the head At the valve

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Drip Retrofit Systems bull Replace existing pop-ups with

retrofit such as Rainbird R-1800

bull Use subsurface tubing with emitter valves not micro spray and 14rdquospaghetti lines

bull Cover with mulch

Step 4 Design Irrigation

In-line Drip

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Irrigation Plan bull Create an irrigation plan based on your completed planting

plan and hydrozones bull Select a category of irrigation (rotor drip etchellip) bull Prepare a materials list and fill in spaces on your legend

(components and quantity)

Step 4 Design Irrigation

What is a Controller Program

bull A set of instructions stored in the controller

bull Different irrigation schedules bull Irrigation days ndash how often bull Start times ndash at what time bull Water times ndash how long

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Water Efficient Control Equipment bull Smart Controllers bull Rain and ETo Sensors bull Moisture Sensors

Smart Controllers Moisture Sensors

Rain and ETo Sensors

How much water does your landscape need

hellip It depends

Step 4 Design Irrigation

bull Soil Texture bull Precipitation Rate bull Plant Demand

Irrigation Scheduling Internet BeWaterWisecom

Step 4 Design Irrigation

1 Prepare the site

bull Cut down tall weeds bull Remove woody or invasive plants bull (warm season turf) bull Flag sprinkler heads bull Soak the area with water

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

2 Edging Mounding amp Contouring

bull Make room for the mulch Cut lawn 12 inches away from concrete to 3rdquo below concrete level

bull Create mounds with removed sod by facing turf side down or discard removed sod

bull Grade as needed

Manual ldquoGrubbingrdquo Gas Powered

Sod Cutter

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

3 Ensure Irrigation of Trees and Large plants bull Add bubblers or drip irrigation if needed

In-line drip irrigation can be expanded as tree grows Bubbler Head Drip Irrigation

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

4 Plant Large Plants bull 5 gallon and larger

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

5 Add a weed barrier bull NOT weed cloth (except under rock) bull Newspaper or cardboard bull Overlap by 6-8 inches bull Cover all ground except where

there are plants

Paper amp Cardboard Weed Barrier Do NOT use weed cloth

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Notify your neighbors first

Weed Barrier Newspaper amp Cardboard

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

6 Layer bull 1-2rdquo of compost bull 4-5rdquo of Soil Building Mulch (tree trimmerrsquos chipped etc) bull Pull compost and mulch away from plant crowns and trunks

Timing bull Traditional Allow 3 - 5 months

for composting to complete process then plant

bull Fast Plant before completion by digging through layers

Sheet Mulching

(4rdquo+)

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

bull Rule of thumb for coverage 1 13 Cu Yd covers100 sf 4rdquo depth

Know your Turf Type to Effectively Remove

Turf Type Dormant Season

Active Season

Growth form

Seeds Common Types

Kill Method

Cool Season

Winter

Summer

Small tuffs

Dwarf Tall Fescue (common locally) Perennial Ryegrass Annual Ryegrass Blue Grass

Sheet Mulch

Warm Season

Winter Summer

Creeping Stolons

Bermuda grass Zoysia grass St Augustine Grass Kikuyu grass

Solarization or Chemical Followed by Sheet Mulching

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods bull Herbicides

bull Cannot be killed with Chemicals when dormant bull Spray herbicides when actively growing bull Repeat application

bull Non-toxic herbicide products

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods

bull Complete Sod Removal bull Sod goes to landfill

cannot be recycled

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Contouring for Dry Stream

Step 5 Implementation Contouring

Contouring Landscape Fabric First Cobbles Added

Completed

Step 5 Implementation Sequence

Do It Yourself or Professional Contractor What is right for you bull Tradeoff Cost vs Labor + Time bull Option Be the General Contractor yourself Installation or Repair bull California Landscape Contractors Association (CLCA)

httpwwwclcasandiegoorg bull Certified Irrigation Professional wwwIrrigationorg bull Contractors State License Board (CSLB)

httpwwwcslbcagovConsumers bull YouTube Instructional Videos

Step 6 Maintenance Irrigation

Irrigation Maintenance bull Adjust run time for season

bull 1 Winter bull 2 Fall amp Spring bull 3 Summer

bull Check for leaks and fix leaks promptly bull Flush drip systems and check filters to

reduce clogging bull Adjust sprayheads to prevent

overspray on hardscape

Step 6 Maintenance Plants

Plant Maintenance

bull Amend soil with compost and mulch regularly bull Remove weeds bull Monitor plant health bull Minimize the use of

non- organic chemicals bull Start with a hard spray

of water bull Use insecticidal soap

or other non-toxic pest killer

QUESTIONS

Apply for the WaterSmart Landscape Makeover Series

httplandscapemakeoverwatersmartsdorg Presentation Slides at httpwwwwatersmartsdorgprogramswatersmart-landscape-design-homeowners-workshop

  • Slide Number 1
  • San Diego County Water Authority
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  • Before
  • After
  • Personal Goals
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  • Why Remove Turf
  • Case Study 1
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  • WaterSmart Landscapes
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Design Process Overview
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Implementation Overview
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
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  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
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  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
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  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Observations
  • Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
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  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
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  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Find Your Sunset Western Zone
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
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  • Anatomy of an Irrigation System
  • Slide Number 131
  • Sprays Low Pressure
  • Sprays High Pressure
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Page 55: WaterSmart Landscape DESIGN FOR HOMEOWNERS · WaterSmart Landscape . DESIGN FOR HOMEOWNERS . Brought to you by the San Diego County Water Authority . ... Case Study 1. After: Approximately

Soil Drainage and Percolation Test (Homeownerrsquos Guide)

Day 1 1 Dig one cubic foot hole (12rdquox12rdquox12rdquo) 2 Fill the hole with water to saturate the soil 3 Let drain overnight

Day 2 1 Lay a stick over the hole 2 Refill the hole with water to the

level of the stick 3 Wait one hour 4 Measure how far the water level has

dropped to determine the infiltration rate per hour

Note Use the soil from the hole to do a worm count amp test the texture of your soil

Homework Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Soil Drainage Field Percolation Test Inches per Hr Drainage Solutions

Less than 1rdquo

Add organics Create mounds Select tolerant plants

1rdquo- 3rdquo

More than 4rdquo

Add organics Create mounds Select tolerant plants

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

First Flush bull First rain after dry period bull Washes off pollutants deposited

during dry period bull Discharge of higher concentrations

of pollutants in early part of a storm (relative to the later part of the storm)

bull 1000 SF roof has bull 372 gallons for 85 24 Hr Storm

at 6 inches of rainfall

bull Soil is important tool for management of First Flush

372 gallons

per 1000 SF 85 Storm

50 CF

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

First Flush Can the polluted water be cleaned

YES Healthy soil breaks down pollutants Can the water be utilized

YES It can be stored in bull Soil bull Rain Barrels bull Cisterns

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

First Seasonal Flush Subsequent Storm Event

Old Town San Diego

Storm Water Requirements for Water Quality Treatment You can be sustainable by incorporating features in your landscape plan such as

bull Rain barrels bull Dry stream beds with basins

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Design Capture Volume (DCV) Impermeable bull Roofs Concrete

Asphalt Grouted Pavers

Semi-permeable bull DG Cobble Gravel

Compacted Soil

Permeable bull Landscape areas

Amended or Mulched Soils

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

non-permeable

semi-permeable

permeable

Design Capture Volume (LID) bull Formula for on-site Design Capture Volume (DCV) for Runoff Factors 85th

percentile 24 Hr Storm

bull DCV = C x d x A x (43560 SFacre x 112 inft) DCV = C x d x A x 3630 conversion from acres to SF and to CF

bull DCV = Design Capture Volume in cubic feet bull C = Runoff Factors

Impermeable 09 Semi- permeable 03 Landscape areas 01

bull d = 85th Percentile Storm average regional 06

bull A = Tributary area in acres bull 43560 SF X 112 is conversion to CF

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

First Flush Techniques bull Keep water on site bull Slow-Store-Spread-Sink

bull Slow down the speed of the flow bull Store in basins bull Spread over wider area bull Sink into healthy soil

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

First Flush Techniques Pitfalls amp Problems

bull Drainage must be at least

5 -10rsquo from buildings and hardscape

bull Expansive clay soil bull Poor percolation

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

First Flush Techniques Dry Stream

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

10rsquo from hardscape

First Flush Techniques Dry Stream

bull Dry Stream

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

bull 10rsquo minimum from hardscape bull Optional permeable landscape fabric beneath rock

First Flush Techniques Rain Barrel bull Install with Diverter to control

overflow bull Be sure to plan for overflow if

not tied to drainage system bull Check WaterSmartSDOrg for

current incentives

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

First Flush Techniques Infiltration Trench

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

10rsquo from hardscape

First Flush Techniques Dry Well

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

10rsquo from hardscape

First Flush Techniques bull What Volume is needed Convert Gallons into Cubic Feet 372 Gallons from 6 Inch Rain Event 372 Gallons 748 = 50 Cubic Feet Depth of Storage Area in Inches = CF of Water divide (SF of Storage Area divide 12) Be aware of setbacks from buildings and impediments such as tree roots

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Observations

Site Observations bull Starting point of a successful design bull Take photos bull Assess existing situation

1 LID Conditions 2 Structural Conditions 3 Design Considerations 4 Growing Conditions

Landscape design and other design areas

bull Similarities bull Same basic elements amp principles

bull Differences bull Three-dimensional bull Living bull Seasonal amp ever changing

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Aesthetics Balance Symmetrical Balance

both sides even or visually identical - a mirror image Formal

Asymmetrical Balance

different-sized elements balance one another by having equal visual weight Informal

SYMMETRICAL BALANCE

ASYMMETRICAL BALANCE

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Proportion

bull Relative size of objects within the composition Large tree can make a house appear smaller

bull Most SoCal homes are out of scale to their lots

Aesthetics Proportion

Plantings may grow out of scale

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Color Most powerful of art elements Establish harmony

bull Soothing low contrast monochromatic cool bull Energizing contrast complimentary warm

SECONDARY COLORS PRIMARY COLORS TERTIARY COLORS

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Color Simple Color Harmony

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Contrast bull Provides interest and impact bull Creates Focal Points and catches the eye bull Contrast plant textures values and colors

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Unity bull Provides cohesive calm bull Repeat plant selections throughout the plan

including both sides of driveway

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Curb Appeal Billboard Effect bull Groups or drifts of plants catch the moving eye bull High contrast bull Simple

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Curb Appeal Path to the door bull Direct line of sight

or visual cues bull Generous path

welcomes guests bull No over grown areas

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Curb Appeal Path to the door bull Direct line of sight

or visual cues bull Generous path

welcomes guests bull No over grown areas

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Plant Functions in Design Climate Mitigation

bull Tradeoffs bull Deciduous Evergreen bull View vs Temperature

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Euphorbia cotinifolia Caribbean Copper Plant

Plant Functions in Design Security bull Thorns as a

deterrent

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Plant Functions in Design Privacy

bull Screen ugly views or create privacy bull Pick a cultivar that doesnrsquot need frequent pruning

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Podocarpus macrophyllus maki Shubby Yew

Pittosporum tenufolium lsquoSilver Sheenrsquo

Explore Design as 2 parts

bull Shaping Spaces bull How will you use the space

bull space arrangement location of major elements bull Design in 3D bull Form follows Function

bull Planting design bull How the space is filled with plants for effective

design

Step 4 Design Functional Design

How will you use your space Is your space an Outdoor Room a Passageway or a Garden

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Outdoor Rooms bull Walls

bull Do NOT need to be solid to create sense of enclosure

bull Floor bull Flagstone DG mulch

or groundcover

bull Ceilings bull can be canopies or arbors

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Passageway bull Way-finding or easy to follow bull Open path for curb appeal bull ldquoPeek-a-viewrdquo for mystery

Step 4 Design Functional Design

View Garden bull Enjoy from a distance bull Treat as a canvas bull Include paths for maintenance amp strolling

Step 4 Design Functional Design

View Garden Borrowed Views

Step 4 Design Functional Design

View Garden Created Views

bull Use an accent feature to create a focal point

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Design in 3D Create vertical dimension with

bull Layered planting

Background 6rsquo+ Middleground 4rsquo+-

Foreground 0-12rdquo

for islands

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function bull How will the space be used

bull What activities will occur there bull Active Uses

cooking eating entertaining sports play pool pets food bull Passive Uses

resting meditation viewing bull Does the current layout ldquoworkrdquo or does it need to

change to be more functional bull Lose the bed lines

bull Donrsquot think of your planting bed as a separate area hellip plan the entire space

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Create a Functional Bubble Plan bull Think

bull How the space could be used NOT how it IS used

bull Will it be an outdoor room garden or pathway

bull Do you want add bull Seating areas bull Pathways through

planting ldquoislandsrdquo bull Meander through your

yardslope with a circular route

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Think outside the box

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Create a Functional Bubble Plan bull Think How the space could be used NOT how it IS used

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Is it an Outdoor Room

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

An Outdoor Room with a dry stream bed

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Is it a Passageway

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Is it a Garden

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape Create a Planting Area Bubble Plan

bull Show basic planting areas bull Locate planting heights of

bull High bull Medium bull Low

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape Complete your Functional Bubble Plan

bull Sketch circulation paths and gathering areas

bull Show planting areas and height Create your Hardscape Plan

bull Check hardscape in place and correct bull Add desired elements

Include bull Hardscape walkways drive walls

patios etc bull Fences and walls bull Elements fountains pots arbors

rocks etc bull Planting areas

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Creating Your Plant Palette bull How to Choose

bull What do you like bull Climate appropriate bull Place appropriate bull Does it fill a design function

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Climate Appropriate Plants Leaves are

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Leathery Small

Silvery Solar tracking

Climate Appropriate Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes Homeownerrsquos Guide and Notebook

bull Mediterranean bull Asian bull Tropical bull Contemporary bull Native bull Shade bull Groundcover options

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Mediterranean

CC BY 20 Karen Roe

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Lavender Rosemary

Olives

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Asian

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Iris douglasiana Dietes African Iris Nandina

Juniperus Juniper

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Tropical

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Lantana Alstroemeria

Strelitzia Bird of Paradise Euphorbia milii Crown of Thorns

Bromeliads

Plumeria

Bougainvillea Geraniums Bird of Paradise

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Contemporary

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Anigozanthos Kangaroo Paw Assorted Succulents

Fire Sticks Kalanchoe thyrisifolia Agave Attenuata

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

California Natives

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Heteromeles arbutifolia Toyon

Romneya coulteri Matilija Poppy

Epilobium California Fushia

Saliva clevelandii Cleveland Sage

A note about Natives hellip WaterSmart Plant Palettes

California Natives bull Adapted for our climate soils bull Provide habitat and attract wildlife

Native plants need

bull Little or no summer water bull Little or no fertilizer bull No pesticides bull Less maintenance

Some native plants are summer deciduous

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Shade Plants for Dry Areas (See Notebook)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Bromeliads Clivia Dianella variegata Schefflera arboricola variegata

Walkable Groundcover Options Dymondia margaretae (Silver Carpet)

Lippia nodiflora (Kurapia)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Flat Green Groundcover Options Fragaria chiloensis (Beach Strawberry)

Achillea millefolium (Yarrow)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Mature Size Plant Research the ldquoFinished Sizerdquo

Agave americana marginata

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Mature Size Plant Pick the right size cultivar for the right place

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Carissa macrocarpa Natal Plum Species lsquoBoxwood Beautyrsquo lsquoGreen Carpetrsquo

8rsquo x 8rsquo 2rsquo x 2rsquo 1rsquo ndash 1 frac12rsquo x 4rsquo

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Growing Conditions Exposure

bull Soil type bull Drainage

Full Shade Full Sun

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Water Requirements Water Use Landscape Coefficient of Landscape Species WUCOLS South Coastal South Inland

Plant Search httpucanredusitesWUCOLSPlant_Search_Instructions

Escondido Rancho Bernardo San Marcos Poway Lakeside Ramona

San Diego Chula Vista Del Mar La Jolla Carlsbad Oceanside Vista El Cajon

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant

WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant

Sunset Western Garden Book Specific Plant Info bull Water usage bull Mature Size bull Cultivars bull Growing conditions

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Find Your Sunset Western Zone Zone 24

bull Mild maritime climate mild winters cool summers rarely freezes

Zone 23 bull Warmer than Zone 24

usually frost-free Zone 21

bull A mix of maritime amp continental influence colder in winter

httpwwwsunsetcomgardenclimate-zonessunset-climate-zone-san-diego-area-00418000067314

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant Sunset Western Garden Book Specific Plant Info bull Water usage bull Mature Size bull Cultivars bull Growing requirements

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Explore Design as 2 parts Physical site design

bull How the space is arranged location of major elements

Planting design and placement bull How the space is filled with plants for effective design

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Putting It Together Size your plants bull Draw at Mature Size to match Bubble Diagram bull Avoid overplanting bull Allow room to grow bull Understand you may

need to edit and thin later

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Putting It Together Hydrozoning bull Group plants with like water needs together

according to irrigation zone bull Do not put water needy plants next to low-water

plants bull Research

bull Water Use Classification of Landscape Species (WUCOLS) rating

bull Plant palettes bull Sunset Western

Step 4 Design Plant Placement

Remember Drawing in Scale Accurate proportion using a standard measurement to represent one foot

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale bull Determine the mature size of the plant bull Use the mature size bull Find appropriate circle

on template

bull Example bull Bush is 3rsquo at maturity bull In 14 scale use 34rdquo

diameter circle

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale bull Pencil in the plants for your space bull At 14rdquo scale = 1rsquo- 0rdquo

bull 3rsquo diameter shrub drawn as 34rdquo diameter circle

bull 12rsquo canopy tree drawn as 3rdquo diameter circle

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Anatomy of an Irrigation System

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Pressure Test bull Use meter on last head on valve

bull Range should be between 25 psi and 40 psi

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Pressure Regulation

At the point of connection (POC) At the head At the valve

Sprays Low Pressure

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Donuts formed by poor coverage

Sprays High Pressure

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Misting

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Overhead or Drip

Choose Overhead Spray for bull Large areas of turf replacement ground cover

(ie dymondia Beach Strawberry etc) bull The existing overhead system has good existing

coverage Choose Drip for bull Small oddly shaped planting areas bull Mixing of plants with differing water requirements in

the same valve area

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of Efficient Overhead Spray bull Simple to retrofit existing spray hardware bull Can match precipitation rate of drip bull Simpler to troubleshoot than drip bull May provide better coverage for groundcover

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of Drip Systems bull Drip is the most efficient

irrigation delivery type

bull Reduces weed growth by targeted water application

bull Prevents runoff and erosion

bull Low precipitation rate

bull No trenching means less digging

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of In-Line Drip Emitters

bull Provide consistent precipitation rate throughout line

bull Less prone to clogging and damage than micro spray

bull Easy to install

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Filters

At the head At the valve

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Drip Retrofit Systems bull Replace existing pop-ups with

retrofit such as Rainbird R-1800

bull Use subsurface tubing with emitter valves not micro spray and 14rdquospaghetti lines

bull Cover with mulch

Step 4 Design Irrigation

In-line Drip

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Irrigation Plan bull Create an irrigation plan based on your completed planting

plan and hydrozones bull Select a category of irrigation (rotor drip etchellip) bull Prepare a materials list and fill in spaces on your legend

(components and quantity)

Step 4 Design Irrigation

What is a Controller Program

bull A set of instructions stored in the controller

bull Different irrigation schedules bull Irrigation days ndash how often bull Start times ndash at what time bull Water times ndash how long

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Water Efficient Control Equipment bull Smart Controllers bull Rain and ETo Sensors bull Moisture Sensors

Smart Controllers Moisture Sensors

Rain and ETo Sensors

How much water does your landscape need

hellip It depends

Step 4 Design Irrigation

bull Soil Texture bull Precipitation Rate bull Plant Demand

Irrigation Scheduling Internet BeWaterWisecom

Step 4 Design Irrigation

1 Prepare the site

bull Cut down tall weeds bull Remove woody or invasive plants bull (warm season turf) bull Flag sprinkler heads bull Soak the area with water

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

2 Edging Mounding amp Contouring

bull Make room for the mulch Cut lawn 12 inches away from concrete to 3rdquo below concrete level

bull Create mounds with removed sod by facing turf side down or discard removed sod

bull Grade as needed

Manual ldquoGrubbingrdquo Gas Powered

Sod Cutter

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

3 Ensure Irrigation of Trees and Large plants bull Add bubblers or drip irrigation if needed

In-line drip irrigation can be expanded as tree grows Bubbler Head Drip Irrigation

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

4 Plant Large Plants bull 5 gallon and larger

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

5 Add a weed barrier bull NOT weed cloth (except under rock) bull Newspaper or cardboard bull Overlap by 6-8 inches bull Cover all ground except where

there are plants

Paper amp Cardboard Weed Barrier Do NOT use weed cloth

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Notify your neighbors first

Weed Barrier Newspaper amp Cardboard

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

6 Layer bull 1-2rdquo of compost bull 4-5rdquo of Soil Building Mulch (tree trimmerrsquos chipped etc) bull Pull compost and mulch away from plant crowns and trunks

Timing bull Traditional Allow 3 - 5 months

for composting to complete process then plant

bull Fast Plant before completion by digging through layers

Sheet Mulching

(4rdquo+)

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

bull Rule of thumb for coverage 1 13 Cu Yd covers100 sf 4rdquo depth

Know your Turf Type to Effectively Remove

Turf Type Dormant Season

Active Season

Growth form

Seeds Common Types

Kill Method

Cool Season

Winter

Summer

Small tuffs

Dwarf Tall Fescue (common locally) Perennial Ryegrass Annual Ryegrass Blue Grass

Sheet Mulch

Warm Season

Winter Summer

Creeping Stolons

Bermuda grass Zoysia grass St Augustine Grass Kikuyu grass

Solarization or Chemical Followed by Sheet Mulching

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods bull Herbicides

bull Cannot be killed with Chemicals when dormant bull Spray herbicides when actively growing bull Repeat application

bull Non-toxic herbicide products

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods

bull Complete Sod Removal bull Sod goes to landfill

cannot be recycled

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Contouring for Dry Stream

Step 5 Implementation Contouring

Contouring Landscape Fabric First Cobbles Added

Completed

Step 5 Implementation Sequence

Do It Yourself or Professional Contractor What is right for you bull Tradeoff Cost vs Labor + Time bull Option Be the General Contractor yourself Installation or Repair bull California Landscape Contractors Association (CLCA)

httpwwwclcasandiegoorg bull Certified Irrigation Professional wwwIrrigationorg bull Contractors State License Board (CSLB)

httpwwwcslbcagovConsumers bull YouTube Instructional Videos

Step 6 Maintenance Irrigation

Irrigation Maintenance bull Adjust run time for season

bull 1 Winter bull 2 Fall amp Spring bull 3 Summer

bull Check for leaks and fix leaks promptly bull Flush drip systems and check filters to

reduce clogging bull Adjust sprayheads to prevent

overspray on hardscape

Step 6 Maintenance Plants

Plant Maintenance

bull Amend soil with compost and mulch regularly bull Remove weeds bull Monitor plant health bull Minimize the use of

non- organic chemicals bull Start with a hard spray

of water bull Use insecticidal soap

or other non-toxic pest killer

QUESTIONS

Apply for the WaterSmart Landscape Makeover Series

httplandscapemakeoverwatersmartsdorg Presentation Slides at httpwwwwatersmartsdorgprogramswatersmart-landscape-design-homeowners-workshop

  • Slide Number 1
  • San Diego County Water Authority
  • Slide Number 3
  • Slide Number 4
  • Slide Number 5
  • Slide Number 6
  • Slide Number 7
  • Before
  • After
  • Personal Goals
  • Slide Number 11
  • Why Remove Turf
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • WaterSmart Landscapes
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Design Process Overview
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Implementation Overview
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
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  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
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  • Water Uptake by Plant Roots
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
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  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Observations
  • Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
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  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
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  • Find Your Sunset Western Zone
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
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  • Anatomy of an Irrigation System
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  • Sprays Low Pressure
  • Sprays High Pressure
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Page 56: WaterSmart Landscape DESIGN FOR HOMEOWNERS · WaterSmart Landscape . DESIGN FOR HOMEOWNERS . Brought to you by the San Diego County Water Authority . ... Case Study 1. After: Approximately

Soil Drainage Field Percolation Test Inches per Hr Drainage Solutions

Less than 1rdquo

Add organics Create mounds Select tolerant plants

1rdquo- 3rdquo

More than 4rdquo

Add organics Create mounds Select tolerant plants

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

First Flush bull First rain after dry period bull Washes off pollutants deposited

during dry period bull Discharge of higher concentrations

of pollutants in early part of a storm (relative to the later part of the storm)

bull 1000 SF roof has bull 372 gallons for 85 24 Hr Storm

at 6 inches of rainfall

bull Soil is important tool for management of First Flush

372 gallons

per 1000 SF 85 Storm

50 CF

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

First Flush Can the polluted water be cleaned

YES Healthy soil breaks down pollutants Can the water be utilized

YES It can be stored in bull Soil bull Rain Barrels bull Cisterns

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

First Seasonal Flush Subsequent Storm Event

Old Town San Diego

Storm Water Requirements for Water Quality Treatment You can be sustainable by incorporating features in your landscape plan such as

bull Rain barrels bull Dry stream beds with basins

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Design Capture Volume (DCV) Impermeable bull Roofs Concrete

Asphalt Grouted Pavers

Semi-permeable bull DG Cobble Gravel

Compacted Soil

Permeable bull Landscape areas

Amended or Mulched Soils

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

non-permeable

semi-permeable

permeable

Design Capture Volume (LID) bull Formula for on-site Design Capture Volume (DCV) for Runoff Factors 85th

percentile 24 Hr Storm

bull DCV = C x d x A x (43560 SFacre x 112 inft) DCV = C x d x A x 3630 conversion from acres to SF and to CF

bull DCV = Design Capture Volume in cubic feet bull C = Runoff Factors

Impermeable 09 Semi- permeable 03 Landscape areas 01

bull d = 85th Percentile Storm average regional 06

bull A = Tributary area in acres bull 43560 SF X 112 is conversion to CF

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

First Flush Techniques bull Keep water on site bull Slow-Store-Spread-Sink

bull Slow down the speed of the flow bull Store in basins bull Spread over wider area bull Sink into healthy soil

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

First Flush Techniques Pitfalls amp Problems

bull Drainage must be at least

5 -10rsquo from buildings and hardscape

bull Expansive clay soil bull Poor percolation

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

First Flush Techniques Dry Stream

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

10rsquo from hardscape

First Flush Techniques Dry Stream

bull Dry Stream

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

bull 10rsquo minimum from hardscape bull Optional permeable landscape fabric beneath rock

First Flush Techniques Rain Barrel bull Install with Diverter to control

overflow bull Be sure to plan for overflow if

not tied to drainage system bull Check WaterSmartSDOrg for

current incentives

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

First Flush Techniques Infiltration Trench

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

10rsquo from hardscape

First Flush Techniques Dry Well

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

10rsquo from hardscape

First Flush Techniques bull What Volume is needed Convert Gallons into Cubic Feet 372 Gallons from 6 Inch Rain Event 372 Gallons 748 = 50 Cubic Feet Depth of Storage Area in Inches = CF of Water divide (SF of Storage Area divide 12) Be aware of setbacks from buildings and impediments such as tree roots

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Observations

Site Observations bull Starting point of a successful design bull Take photos bull Assess existing situation

1 LID Conditions 2 Structural Conditions 3 Design Considerations 4 Growing Conditions

Landscape design and other design areas

bull Similarities bull Same basic elements amp principles

bull Differences bull Three-dimensional bull Living bull Seasonal amp ever changing

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Aesthetics Balance Symmetrical Balance

both sides even or visually identical - a mirror image Formal

Asymmetrical Balance

different-sized elements balance one another by having equal visual weight Informal

SYMMETRICAL BALANCE

ASYMMETRICAL BALANCE

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Proportion

bull Relative size of objects within the composition Large tree can make a house appear smaller

bull Most SoCal homes are out of scale to their lots

Aesthetics Proportion

Plantings may grow out of scale

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Color Most powerful of art elements Establish harmony

bull Soothing low contrast monochromatic cool bull Energizing contrast complimentary warm

SECONDARY COLORS PRIMARY COLORS TERTIARY COLORS

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Color Simple Color Harmony

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Contrast bull Provides interest and impact bull Creates Focal Points and catches the eye bull Contrast plant textures values and colors

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Unity bull Provides cohesive calm bull Repeat plant selections throughout the plan

including both sides of driveway

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Curb Appeal Billboard Effect bull Groups or drifts of plants catch the moving eye bull High contrast bull Simple

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Curb Appeal Path to the door bull Direct line of sight

or visual cues bull Generous path

welcomes guests bull No over grown areas

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Curb Appeal Path to the door bull Direct line of sight

or visual cues bull Generous path

welcomes guests bull No over grown areas

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Plant Functions in Design Climate Mitigation

bull Tradeoffs bull Deciduous Evergreen bull View vs Temperature

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Euphorbia cotinifolia Caribbean Copper Plant

Plant Functions in Design Security bull Thorns as a

deterrent

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Plant Functions in Design Privacy

bull Screen ugly views or create privacy bull Pick a cultivar that doesnrsquot need frequent pruning

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Podocarpus macrophyllus maki Shubby Yew

Pittosporum tenufolium lsquoSilver Sheenrsquo

Explore Design as 2 parts

bull Shaping Spaces bull How will you use the space

bull space arrangement location of major elements bull Design in 3D bull Form follows Function

bull Planting design bull How the space is filled with plants for effective

design

Step 4 Design Functional Design

How will you use your space Is your space an Outdoor Room a Passageway or a Garden

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Outdoor Rooms bull Walls

bull Do NOT need to be solid to create sense of enclosure

bull Floor bull Flagstone DG mulch

or groundcover

bull Ceilings bull can be canopies or arbors

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Passageway bull Way-finding or easy to follow bull Open path for curb appeal bull ldquoPeek-a-viewrdquo for mystery

Step 4 Design Functional Design

View Garden bull Enjoy from a distance bull Treat as a canvas bull Include paths for maintenance amp strolling

Step 4 Design Functional Design

View Garden Borrowed Views

Step 4 Design Functional Design

View Garden Created Views

bull Use an accent feature to create a focal point

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Design in 3D Create vertical dimension with

bull Layered planting

Background 6rsquo+ Middleground 4rsquo+-

Foreground 0-12rdquo

for islands

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function bull How will the space be used

bull What activities will occur there bull Active Uses

cooking eating entertaining sports play pool pets food bull Passive Uses

resting meditation viewing bull Does the current layout ldquoworkrdquo or does it need to

change to be more functional bull Lose the bed lines

bull Donrsquot think of your planting bed as a separate area hellip plan the entire space

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Create a Functional Bubble Plan bull Think

bull How the space could be used NOT how it IS used

bull Will it be an outdoor room garden or pathway

bull Do you want add bull Seating areas bull Pathways through

planting ldquoislandsrdquo bull Meander through your

yardslope with a circular route

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Think outside the box

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Create a Functional Bubble Plan bull Think How the space could be used NOT how it IS used

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Is it an Outdoor Room

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

An Outdoor Room with a dry stream bed

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Is it a Passageway

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Is it a Garden

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape Create a Planting Area Bubble Plan

bull Show basic planting areas bull Locate planting heights of

bull High bull Medium bull Low

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape Complete your Functional Bubble Plan

bull Sketch circulation paths and gathering areas

bull Show planting areas and height Create your Hardscape Plan

bull Check hardscape in place and correct bull Add desired elements

Include bull Hardscape walkways drive walls

patios etc bull Fences and walls bull Elements fountains pots arbors

rocks etc bull Planting areas

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Creating Your Plant Palette bull How to Choose

bull What do you like bull Climate appropriate bull Place appropriate bull Does it fill a design function

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Climate Appropriate Plants Leaves are

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Leathery Small

Silvery Solar tracking

Climate Appropriate Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes Homeownerrsquos Guide and Notebook

bull Mediterranean bull Asian bull Tropical bull Contemporary bull Native bull Shade bull Groundcover options

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Mediterranean

CC BY 20 Karen Roe

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Lavender Rosemary

Olives

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Asian

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Iris douglasiana Dietes African Iris Nandina

Juniperus Juniper

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Tropical

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Lantana Alstroemeria

Strelitzia Bird of Paradise Euphorbia milii Crown of Thorns

Bromeliads

Plumeria

Bougainvillea Geraniums Bird of Paradise

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Contemporary

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Anigozanthos Kangaroo Paw Assorted Succulents

Fire Sticks Kalanchoe thyrisifolia Agave Attenuata

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

California Natives

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Heteromeles arbutifolia Toyon

Romneya coulteri Matilija Poppy

Epilobium California Fushia

Saliva clevelandii Cleveland Sage

A note about Natives hellip WaterSmart Plant Palettes

California Natives bull Adapted for our climate soils bull Provide habitat and attract wildlife

Native plants need

bull Little or no summer water bull Little or no fertilizer bull No pesticides bull Less maintenance

Some native plants are summer deciduous

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Shade Plants for Dry Areas (See Notebook)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Bromeliads Clivia Dianella variegata Schefflera arboricola variegata

Walkable Groundcover Options Dymondia margaretae (Silver Carpet)

Lippia nodiflora (Kurapia)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Flat Green Groundcover Options Fragaria chiloensis (Beach Strawberry)

Achillea millefolium (Yarrow)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Mature Size Plant Research the ldquoFinished Sizerdquo

Agave americana marginata

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Mature Size Plant Pick the right size cultivar for the right place

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Carissa macrocarpa Natal Plum Species lsquoBoxwood Beautyrsquo lsquoGreen Carpetrsquo

8rsquo x 8rsquo 2rsquo x 2rsquo 1rsquo ndash 1 frac12rsquo x 4rsquo

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Growing Conditions Exposure

bull Soil type bull Drainage

Full Shade Full Sun

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Water Requirements Water Use Landscape Coefficient of Landscape Species WUCOLS South Coastal South Inland

Plant Search httpucanredusitesWUCOLSPlant_Search_Instructions

Escondido Rancho Bernardo San Marcos Poway Lakeside Ramona

San Diego Chula Vista Del Mar La Jolla Carlsbad Oceanside Vista El Cajon

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant

WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant

Sunset Western Garden Book Specific Plant Info bull Water usage bull Mature Size bull Cultivars bull Growing conditions

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Find Your Sunset Western Zone Zone 24

bull Mild maritime climate mild winters cool summers rarely freezes

Zone 23 bull Warmer than Zone 24

usually frost-free Zone 21

bull A mix of maritime amp continental influence colder in winter

httpwwwsunsetcomgardenclimate-zonessunset-climate-zone-san-diego-area-00418000067314

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant Sunset Western Garden Book Specific Plant Info bull Water usage bull Mature Size bull Cultivars bull Growing requirements

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Explore Design as 2 parts Physical site design

bull How the space is arranged location of major elements

Planting design and placement bull How the space is filled with plants for effective design

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Putting It Together Size your plants bull Draw at Mature Size to match Bubble Diagram bull Avoid overplanting bull Allow room to grow bull Understand you may

need to edit and thin later

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Putting It Together Hydrozoning bull Group plants with like water needs together

according to irrigation zone bull Do not put water needy plants next to low-water

plants bull Research

bull Water Use Classification of Landscape Species (WUCOLS) rating

bull Plant palettes bull Sunset Western

Step 4 Design Plant Placement

Remember Drawing in Scale Accurate proportion using a standard measurement to represent one foot

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale bull Determine the mature size of the plant bull Use the mature size bull Find appropriate circle

on template

bull Example bull Bush is 3rsquo at maturity bull In 14 scale use 34rdquo

diameter circle

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale bull Pencil in the plants for your space bull At 14rdquo scale = 1rsquo- 0rdquo

bull 3rsquo diameter shrub drawn as 34rdquo diameter circle

bull 12rsquo canopy tree drawn as 3rdquo diameter circle

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Anatomy of an Irrigation System

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Pressure Test bull Use meter on last head on valve

bull Range should be between 25 psi and 40 psi

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Pressure Regulation

At the point of connection (POC) At the head At the valve

Sprays Low Pressure

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Donuts formed by poor coverage

Sprays High Pressure

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Misting

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Overhead or Drip

Choose Overhead Spray for bull Large areas of turf replacement ground cover

(ie dymondia Beach Strawberry etc) bull The existing overhead system has good existing

coverage Choose Drip for bull Small oddly shaped planting areas bull Mixing of plants with differing water requirements in

the same valve area

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of Efficient Overhead Spray bull Simple to retrofit existing spray hardware bull Can match precipitation rate of drip bull Simpler to troubleshoot than drip bull May provide better coverage for groundcover

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of Drip Systems bull Drip is the most efficient

irrigation delivery type

bull Reduces weed growth by targeted water application

bull Prevents runoff and erosion

bull Low precipitation rate

bull No trenching means less digging

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of In-Line Drip Emitters

bull Provide consistent precipitation rate throughout line

bull Less prone to clogging and damage than micro spray

bull Easy to install

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Filters

At the head At the valve

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Drip Retrofit Systems bull Replace existing pop-ups with

retrofit such as Rainbird R-1800

bull Use subsurface tubing with emitter valves not micro spray and 14rdquospaghetti lines

bull Cover with mulch

Step 4 Design Irrigation

In-line Drip

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Irrigation Plan bull Create an irrigation plan based on your completed planting

plan and hydrozones bull Select a category of irrigation (rotor drip etchellip) bull Prepare a materials list and fill in spaces on your legend

(components and quantity)

Step 4 Design Irrigation

What is a Controller Program

bull A set of instructions stored in the controller

bull Different irrigation schedules bull Irrigation days ndash how often bull Start times ndash at what time bull Water times ndash how long

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Water Efficient Control Equipment bull Smart Controllers bull Rain and ETo Sensors bull Moisture Sensors

Smart Controllers Moisture Sensors

Rain and ETo Sensors

How much water does your landscape need

hellip It depends

Step 4 Design Irrigation

bull Soil Texture bull Precipitation Rate bull Plant Demand

Irrigation Scheduling Internet BeWaterWisecom

Step 4 Design Irrigation

1 Prepare the site

bull Cut down tall weeds bull Remove woody or invasive plants bull (warm season turf) bull Flag sprinkler heads bull Soak the area with water

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

2 Edging Mounding amp Contouring

bull Make room for the mulch Cut lawn 12 inches away from concrete to 3rdquo below concrete level

bull Create mounds with removed sod by facing turf side down or discard removed sod

bull Grade as needed

Manual ldquoGrubbingrdquo Gas Powered

Sod Cutter

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

3 Ensure Irrigation of Trees and Large plants bull Add bubblers or drip irrigation if needed

In-line drip irrigation can be expanded as tree grows Bubbler Head Drip Irrigation

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

4 Plant Large Plants bull 5 gallon and larger

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

5 Add a weed barrier bull NOT weed cloth (except under rock) bull Newspaper or cardboard bull Overlap by 6-8 inches bull Cover all ground except where

there are plants

Paper amp Cardboard Weed Barrier Do NOT use weed cloth

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Notify your neighbors first

Weed Barrier Newspaper amp Cardboard

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

6 Layer bull 1-2rdquo of compost bull 4-5rdquo of Soil Building Mulch (tree trimmerrsquos chipped etc) bull Pull compost and mulch away from plant crowns and trunks

Timing bull Traditional Allow 3 - 5 months

for composting to complete process then plant

bull Fast Plant before completion by digging through layers

Sheet Mulching

(4rdquo+)

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

bull Rule of thumb for coverage 1 13 Cu Yd covers100 sf 4rdquo depth

Know your Turf Type to Effectively Remove

Turf Type Dormant Season

Active Season

Growth form

Seeds Common Types

Kill Method

Cool Season

Winter

Summer

Small tuffs

Dwarf Tall Fescue (common locally) Perennial Ryegrass Annual Ryegrass Blue Grass

Sheet Mulch

Warm Season

Winter Summer

Creeping Stolons

Bermuda grass Zoysia grass St Augustine Grass Kikuyu grass

Solarization or Chemical Followed by Sheet Mulching

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods bull Herbicides

bull Cannot be killed with Chemicals when dormant bull Spray herbicides when actively growing bull Repeat application

bull Non-toxic herbicide products

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods

bull Complete Sod Removal bull Sod goes to landfill

cannot be recycled

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Contouring for Dry Stream

Step 5 Implementation Contouring

Contouring Landscape Fabric First Cobbles Added

Completed

Step 5 Implementation Sequence

Do It Yourself or Professional Contractor What is right for you bull Tradeoff Cost vs Labor + Time bull Option Be the General Contractor yourself Installation or Repair bull California Landscape Contractors Association (CLCA)

httpwwwclcasandiegoorg bull Certified Irrigation Professional wwwIrrigationorg bull Contractors State License Board (CSLB)

httpwwwcslbcagovConsumers bull YouTube Instructional Videos

Step 6 Maintenance Irrigation

Irrigation Maintenance bull Adjust run time for season

bull 1 Winter bull 2 Fall amp Spring bull 3 Summer

bull Check for leaks and fix leaks promptly bull Flush drip systems and check filters to

reduce clogging bull Adjust sprayheads to prevent

overspray on hardscape

Step 6 Maintenance Plants

Plant Maintenance

bull Amend soil with compost and mulch regularly bull Remove weeds bull Monitor plant health bull Minimize the use of

non- organic chemicals bull Start with a hard spray

of water bull Use insecticidal soap

or other non-toxic pest killer

QUESTIONS

Apply for the WaterSmart Landscape Makeover Series

httplandscapemakeoverwatersmartsdorg Presentation Slides at httpwwwwatersmartsdorgprogramswatersmart-landscape-design-homeowners-workshop

  • Slide Number 1
  • San Diego County Water Authority
  • Slide Number 3
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  • Before
  • After
  • Personal Goals
  • Slide Number 11
  • Why Remove Turf
  • Case Study 1
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  • WaterSmart Landscapes
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Design Process Overview
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Implementation Overview
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
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  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Slide Number 38
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
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  • Water Uptake by Plant Roots
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Slide Number 48
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  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
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  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Observations
  • Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
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  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
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  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Find Your Sunset Western Zone
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Plant Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Anatomy of an Irrigation System
  • Slide Number 131
  • Sprays Low Pressure
  • Sprays High Pressure
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First Flush bull First rain after dry period bull Washes off pollutants deposited

during dry period bull Discharge of higher concentrations

of pollutants in early part of a storm (relative to the later part of the storm)

bull 1000 SF roof has bull 372 gallons for 85 24 Hr Storm

at 6 inches of rainfall

bull Soil is important tool for management of First Flush

372 gallons

per 1000 SF 85 Storm

50 CF

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

First Flush Can the polluted water be cleaned

YES Healthy soil breaks down pollutants Can the water be utilized

YES It can be stored in bull Soil bull Rain Barrels bull Cisterns

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

First Seasonal Flush Subsequent Storm Event

Old Town San Diego

Storm Water Requirements for Water Quality Treatment You can be sustainable by incorporating features in your landscape plan such as

bull Rain barrels bull Dry stream beds with basins

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Design Capture Volume (DCV) Impermeable bull Roofs Concrete

Asphalt Grouted Pavers

Semi-permeable bull DG Cobble Gravel

Compacted Soil

Permeable bull Landscape areas

Amended or Mulched Soils

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

non-permeable

semi-permeable

permeable

Design Capture Volume (LID) bull Formula for on-site Design Capture Volume (DCV) for Runoff Factors 85th

percentile 24 Hr Storm

bull DCV = C x d x A x (43560 SFacre x 112 inft) DCV = C x d x A x 3630 conversion from acres to SF and to CF

bull DCV = Design Capture Volume in cubic feet bull C = Runoff Factors

Impermeable 09 Semi- permeable 03 Landscape areas 01

bull d = 85th Percentile Storm average regional 06

bull A = Tributary area in acres bull 43560 SF X 112 is conversion to CF

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

First Flush Techniques bull Keep water on site bull Slow-Store-Spread-Sink

bull Slow down the speed of the flow bull Store in basins bull Spread over wider area bull Sink into healthy soil

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

First Flush Techniques Pitfalls amp Problems

bull Drainage must be at least

5 -10rsquo from buildings and hardscape

bull Expansive clay soil bull Poor percolation

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

First Flush Techniques Dry Stream

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

10rsquo from hardscape

First Flush Techniques Dry Stream

bull Dry Stream

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

bull 10rsquo minimum from hardscape bull Optional permeable landscape fabric beneath rock

First Flush Techniques Rain Barrel bull Install with Diverter to control

overflow bull Be sure to plan for overflow if

not tied to drainage system bull Check WaterSmartSDOrg for

current incentives

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

First Flush Techniques Infiltration Trench

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

10rsquo from hardscape

First Flush Techniques Dry Well

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

10rsquo from hardscape

First Flush Techniques bull What Volume is needed Convert Gallons into Cubic Feet 372 Gallons from 6 Inch Rain Event 372 Gallons 748 = 50 Cubic Feet Depth of Storage Area in Inches = CF of Water divide (SF of Storage Area divide 12) Be aware of setbacks from buildings and impediments such as tree roots

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Observations

Site Observations bull Starting point of a successful design bull Take photos bull Assess existing situation

1 LID Conditions 2 Structural Conditions 3 Design Considerations 4 Growing Conditions

Landscape design and other design areas

bull Similarities bull Same basic elements amp principles

bull Differences bull Three-dimensional bull Living bull Seasonal amp ever changing

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Aesthetics Balance Symmetrical Balance

both sides even or visually identical - a mirror image Formal

Asymmetrical Balance

different-sized elements balance one another by having equal visual weight Informal

SYMMETRICAL BALANCE

ASYMMETRICAL BALANCE

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Proportion

bull Relative size of objects within the composition Large tree can make a house appear smaller

bull Most SoCal homes are out of scale to their lots

Aesthetics Proportion

Plantings may grow out of scale

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Color Most powerful of art elements Establish harmony

bull Soothing low contrast monochromatic cool bull Energizing contrast complimentary warm

SECONDARY COLORS PRIMARY COLORS TERTIARY COLORS

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Color Simple Color Harmony

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Contrast bull Provides interest and impact bull Creates Focal Points and catches the eye bull Contrast plant textures values and colors

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Unity bull Provides cohesive calm bull Repeat plant selections throughout the plan

including both sides of driveway

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Curb Appeal Billboard Effect bull Groups or drifts of plants catch the moving eye bull High contrast bull Simple

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Curb Appeal Path to the door bull Direct line of sight

or visual cues bull Generous path

welcomes guests bull No over grown areas

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Curb Appeal Path to the door bull Direct line of sight

or visual cues bull Generous path

welcomes guests bull No over grown areas

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Plant Functions in Design Climate Mitigation

bull Tradeoffs bull Deciduous Evergreen bull View vs Temperature

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Euphorbia cotinifolia Caribbean Copper Plant

Plant Functions in Design Security bull Thorns as a

deterrent

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Plant Functions in Design Privacy

bull Screen ugly views or create privacy bull Pick a cultivar that doesnrsquot need frequent pruning

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Podocarpus macrophyllus maki Shubby Yew

Pittosporum tenufolium lsquoSilver Sheenrsquo

Explore Design as 2 parts

bull Shaping Spaces bull How will you use the space

bull space arrangement location of major elements bull Design in 3D bull Form follows Function

bull Planting design bull How the space is filled with plants for effective

design

Step 4 Design Functional Design

How will you use your space Is your space an Outdoor Room a Passageway or a Garden

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Outdoor Rooms bull Walls

bull Do NOT need to be solid to create sense of enclosure

bull Floor bull Flagstone DG mulch

or groundcover

bull Ceilings bull can be canopies or arbors

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Passageway bull Way-finding or easy to follow bull Open path for curb appeal bull ldquoPeek-a-viewrdquo for mystery

Step 4 Design Functional Design

View Garden bull Enjoy from a distance bull Treat as a canvas bull Include paths for maintenance amp strolling

Step 4 Design Functional Design

View Garden Borrowed Views

Step 4 Design Functional Design

View Garden Created Views

bull Use an accent feature to create a focal point

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Design in 3D Create vertical dimension with

bull Layered planting

Background 6rsquo+ Middleground 4rsquo+-

Foreground 0-12rdquo

for islands

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function bull How will the space be used

bull What activities will occur there bull Active Uses

cooking eating entertaining sports play pool pets food bull Passive Uses

resting meditation viewing bull Does the current layout ldquoworkrdquo or does it need to

change to be more functional bull Lose the bed lines

bull Donrsquot think of your planting bed as a separate area hellip plan the entire space

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Create a Functional Bubble Plan bull Think

bull How the space could be used NOT how it IS used

bull Will it be an outdoor room garden or pathway

bull Do you want add bull Seating areas bull Pathways through

planting ldquoislandsrdquo bull Meander through your

yardslope with a circular route

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Think outside the box

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Create a Functional Bubble Plan bull Think How the space could be used NOT how it IS used

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Is it an Outdoor Room

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

An Outdoor Room with a dry stream bed

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Is it a Passageway

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Is it a Garden

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape Create a Planting Area Bubble Plan

bull Show basic planting areas bull Locate planting heights of

bull High bull Medium bull Low

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape Complete your Functional Bubble Plan

bull Sketch circulation paths and gathering areas

bull Show planting areas and height Create your Hardscape Plan

bull Check hardscape in place and correct bull Add desired elements

Include bull Hardscape walkways drive walls

patios etc bull Fences and walls bull Elements fountains pots arbors

rocks etc bull Planting areas

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Creating Your Plant Palette bull How to Choose

bull What do you like bull Climate appropriate bull Place appropriate bull Does it fill a design function

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Climate Appropriate Plants Leaves are

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Leathery Small

Silvery Solar tracking

Climate Appropriate Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes Homeownerrsquos Guide and Notebook

bull Mediterranean bull Asian bull Tropical bull Contemporary bull Native bull Shade bull Groundcover options

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Mediterranean

CC BY 20 Karen Roe

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Lavender Rosemary

Olives

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Asian

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Iris douglasiana Dietes African Iris Nandina

Juniperus Juniper

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Tropical

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Lantana Alstroemeria

Strelitzia Bird of Paradise Euphorbia milii Crown of Thorns

Bromeliads

Plumeria

Bougainvillea Geraniums Bird of Paradise

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Contemporary

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Anigozanthos Kangaroo Paw Assorted Succulents

Fire Sticks Kalanchoe thyrisifolia Agave Attenuata

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

California Natives

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Heteromeles arbutifolia Toyon

Romneya coulteri Matilija Poppy

Epilobium California Fushia

Saliva clevelandii Cleveland Sage

A note about Natives hellip WaterSmart Plant Palettes

California Natives bull Adapted for our climate soils bull Provide habitat and attract wildlife

Native plants need

bull Little or no summer water bull Little or no fertilizer bull No pesticides bull Less maintenance

Some native plants are summer deciduous

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Shade Plants for Dry Areas (See Notebook)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Bromeliads Clivia Dianella variegata Schefflera arboricola variegata

Walkable Groundcover Options Dymondia margaretae (Silver Carpet)

Lippia nodiflora (Kurapia)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Flat Green Groundcover Options Fragaria chiloensis (Beach Strawberry)

Achillea millefolium (Yarrow)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Mature Size Plant Research the ldquoFinished Sizerdquo

Agave americana marginata

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Mature Size Plant Pick the right size cultivar for the right place

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Carissa macrocarpa Natal Plum Species lsquoBoxwood Beautyrsquo lsquoGreen Carpetrsquo

8rsquo x 8rsquo 2rsquo x 2rsquo 1rsquo ndash 1 frac12rsquo x 4rsquo

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Growing Conditions Exposure

bull Soil type bull Drainage

Full Shade Full Sun

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Water Requirements Water Use Landscape Coefficient of Landscape Species WUCOLS South Coastal South Inland

Plant Search httpucanredusitesWUCOLSPlant_Search_Instructions

Escondido Rancho Bernardo San Marcos Poway Lakeside Ramona

San Diego Chula Vista Del Mar La Jolla Carlsbad Oceanside Vista El Cajon

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant

WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant

Sunset Western Garden Book Specific Plant Info bull Water usage bull Mature Size bull Cultivars bull Growing conditions

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Find Your Sunset Western Zone Zone 24

bull Mild maritime climate mild winters cool summers rarely freezes

Zone 23 bull Warmer than Zone 24

usually frost-free Zone 21

bull A mix of maritime amp continental influence colder in winter

httpwwwsunsetcomgardenclimate-zonessunset-climate-zone-san-diego-area-00418000067314

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant Sunset Western Garden Book Specific Plant Info bull Water usage bull Mature Size bull Cultivars bull Growing requirements

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Explore Design as 2 parts Physical site design

bull How the space is arranged location of major elements

Planting design and placement bull How the space is filled with plants for effective design

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Putting It Together Size your plants bull Draw at Mature Size to match Bubble Diagram bull Avoid overplanting bull Allow room to grow bull Understand you may

need to edit and thin later

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Putting It Together Hydrozoning bull Group plants with like water needs together

according to irrigation zone bull Do not put water needy plants next to low-water

plants bull Research

bull Water Use Classification of Landscape Species (WUCOLS) rating

bull Plant palettes bull Sunset Western

Step 4 Design Plant Placement

Remember Drawing in Scale Accurate proportion using a standard measurement to represent one foot

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale bull Determine the mature size of the plant bull Use the mature size bull Find appropriate circle

on template

bull Example bull Bush is 3rsquo at maturity bull In 14 scale use 34rdquo

diameter circle

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale bull Pencil in the plants for your space bull At 14rdquo scale = 1rsquo- 0rdquo

bull 3rsquo diameter shrub drawn as 34rdquo diameter circle

bull 12rsquo canopy tree drawn as 3rdquo diameter circle

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Anatomy of an Irrigation System

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Pressure Test bull Use meter on last head on valve

bull Range should be between 25 psi and 40 psi

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Pressure Regulation

At the point of connection (POC) At the head At the valve

Sprays Low Pressure

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Donuts formed by poor coverage

Sprays High Pressure

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Misting

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Overhead or Drip

Choose Overhead Spray for bull Large areas of turf replacement ground cover

(ie dymondia Beach Strawberry etc) bull The existing overhead system has good existing

coverage Choose Drip for bull Small oddly shaped planting areas bull Mixing of plants with differing water requirements in

the same valve area

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of Efficient Overhead Spray bull Simple to retrofit existing spray hardware bull Can match precipitation rate of drip bull Simpler to troubleshoot than drip bull May provide better coverage for groundcover

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of Drip Systems bull Drip is the most efficient

irrigation delivery type

bull Reduces weed growth by targeted water application

bull Prevents runoff and erosion

bull Low precipitation rate

bull No trenching means less digging

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of In-Line Drip Emitters

bull Provide consistent precipitation rate throughout line

bull Less prone to clogging and damage than micro spray

bull Easy to install

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Filters

At the head At the valve

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Drip Retrofit Systems bull Replace existing pop-ups with

retrofit such as Rainbird R-1800

bull Use subsurface tubing with emitter valves not micro spray and 14rdquospaghetti lines

bull Cover with mulch

Step 4 Design Irrigation

In-line Drip

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Irrigation Plan bull Create an irrigation plan based on your completed planting

plan and hydrozones bull Select a category of irrigation (rotor drip etchellip) bull Prepare a materials list and fill in spaces on your legend

(components and quantity)

Step 4 Design Irrigation

What is a Controller Program

bull A set of instructions stored in the controller

bull Different irrigation schedules bull Irrigation days ndash how often bull Start times ndash at what time bull Water times ndash how long

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Water Efficient Control Equipment bull Smart Controllers bull Rain and ETo Sensors bull Moisture Sensors

Smart Controllers Moisture Sensors

Rain and ETo Sensors

How much water does your landscape need

hellip It depends

Step 4 Design Irrigation

bull Soil Texture bull Precipitation Rate bull Plant Demand

Irrigation Scheduling Internet BeWaterWisecom

Step 4 Design Irrigation

1 Prepare the site

bull Cut down tall weeds bull Remove woody or invasive plants bull (warm season turf) bull Flag sprinkler heads bull Soak the area with water

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

2 Edging Mounding amp Contouring

bull Make room for the mulch Cut lawn 12 inches away from concrete to 3rdquo below concrete level

bull Create mounds with removed sod by facing turf side down or discard removed sod

bull Grade as needed

Manual ldquoGrubbingrdquo Gas Powered

Sod Cutter

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

3 Ensure Irrigation of Trees and Large plants bull Add bubblers or drip irrigation if needed

In-line drip irrigation can be expanded as tree grows Bubbler Head Drip Irrigation

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

4 Plant Large Plants bull 5 gallon and larger

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

5 Add a weed barrier bull NOT weed cloth (except under rock) bull Newspaper or cardboard bull Overlap by 6-8 inches bull Cover all ground except where

there are plants

Paper amp Cardboard Weed Barrier Do NOT use weed cloth

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Notify your neighbors first

Weed Barrier Newspaper amp Cardboard

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

6 Layer bull 1-2rdquo of compost bull 4-5rdquo of Soil Building Mulch (tree trimmerrsquos chipped etc) bull Pull compost and mulch away from plant crowns and trunks

Timing bull Traditional Allow 3 - 5 months

for composting to complete process then plant

bull Fast Plant before completion by digging through layers

Sheet Mulching

(4rdquo+)

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

bull Rule of thumb for coverage 1 13 Cu Yd covers100 sf 4rdquo depth

Know your Turf Type to Effectively Remove

Turf Type Dormant Season

Active Season

Growth form

Seeds Common Types

Kill Method

Cool Season

Winter

Summer

Small tuffs

Dwarf Tall Fescue (common locally) Perennial Ryegrass Annual Ryegrass Blue Grass

Sheet Mulch

Warm Season

Winter Summer

Creeping Stolons

Bermuda grass Zoysia grass St Augustine Grass Kikuyu grass

Solarization or Chemical Followed by Sheet Mulching

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods bull Herbicides

bull Cannot be killed with Chemicals when dormant bull Spray herbicides when actively growing bull Repeat application

bull Non-toxic herbicide products

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods

bull Complete Sod Removal bull Sod goes to landfill

cannot be recycled

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Contouring for Dry Stream

Step 5 Implementation Contouring

Contouring Landscape Fabric First Cobbles Added

Completed

Step 5 Implementation Sequence

Do It Yourself or Professional Contractor What is right for you bull Tradeoff Cost vs Labor + Time bull Option Be the General Contractor yourself Installation or Repair bull California Landscape Contractors Association (CLCA)

httpwwwclcasandiegoorg bull Certified Irrigation Professional wwwIrrigationorg bull Contractors State License Board (CSLB)

httpwwwcslbcagovConsumers bull YouTube Instructional Videos

Step 6 Maintenance Irrigation

Irrigation Maintenance bull Adjust run time for season

bull 1 Winter bull 2 Fall amp Spring bull 3 Summer

bull Check for leaks and fix leaks promptly bull Flush drip systems and check filters to

reduce clogging bull Adjust sprayheads to prevent

overspray on hardscape

Step 6 Maintenance Plants

Plant Maintenance

bull Amend soil with compost and mulch regularly bull Remove weeds bull Monitor plant health bull Minimize the use of

non- organic chemicals bull Start with a hard spray

of water bull Use insecticidal soap

or other non-toxic pest killer

QUESTIONS

Apply for the WaterSmart Landscape Makeover Series

httplandscapemakeoverwatersmartsdorg Presentation Slides at httpwwwwatersmartsdorgprogramswatersmart-landscape-design-homeowners-workshop

  • Slide Number 1
  • San Diego County Water Authority
  • Slide Number 3
  • Slide Number 4
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  • Before
  • After
  • Personal Goals
  • Slide Number 11
  • Why Remove Turf
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
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  • WaterSmart Landscapes
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Design Process Overview
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Implementation Overview
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Slide Number 38
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
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  • Water Uptake by Plant Roots
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
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  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
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  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
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  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Observations
  • Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
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  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
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  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Find Your Sunset Western Zone
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Plant Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Anatomy of an Irrigation System
  • Slide Number 131
  • Sprays Low Pressure
  • Sprays High Pressure
  • Slide Number 134
  • Slide Number 135
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First Flush Can the polluted water be cleaned

YES Healthy soil breaks down pollutants Can the water be utilized

YES It can be stored in bull Soil bull Rain Barrels bull Cisterns

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

First Seasonal Flush Subsequent Storm Event

Old Town San Diego

Storm Water Requirements for Water Quality Treatment You can be sustainable by incorporating features in your landscape plan such as

bull Rain barrels bull Dry stream beds with basins

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Design Capture Volume (DCV) Impermeable bull Roofs Concrete

Asphalt Grouted Pavers

Semi-permeable bull DG Cobble Gravel

Compacted Soil

Permeable bull Landscape areas

Amended or Mulched Soils

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

non-permeable

semi-permeable

permeable

Design Capture Volume (LID) bull Formula for on-site Design Capture Volume (DCV) for Runoff Factors 85th

percentile 24 Hr Storm

bull DCV = C x d x A x (43560 SFacre x 112 inft) DCV = C x d x A x 3630 conversion from acres to SF and to CF

bull DCV = Design Capture Volume in cubic feet bull C = Runoff Factors

Impermeable 09 Semi- permeable 03 Landscape areas 01

bull d = 85th Percentile Storm average regional 06

bull A = Tributary area in acres bull 43560 SF X 112 is conversion to CF

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

First Flush Techniques bull Keep water on site bull Slow-Store-Spread-Sink

bull Slow down the speed of the flow bull Store in basins bull Spread over wider area bull Sink into healthy soil

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

First Flush Techniques Pitfalls amp Problems

bull Drainage must be at least

5 -10rsquo from buildings and hardscape

bull Expansive clay soil bull Poor percolation

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

First Flush Techniques Dry Stream

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

10rsquo from hardscape

First Flush Techniques Dry Stream

bull Dry Stream

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

bull 10rsquo minimum from hardscape bull Optional permeable landscape fabric beneath rock

First Flush Techniques Rain Barrel bull Install with Diverter to control

overflow bull Be sure to plan for overflow if

not tied to drainage system bull Check WaterSmartSDOrg for

current incentives

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

First Flush Techniques Infiltration Trench

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

10rsquo from hardscape

First Flush Techniques Dry Well

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

10rsquo from hardscape

First Flush Techniques bull What Volume is needed Convert Gallons into Cubic Feet 372 Gallons from 6 Inch Rain Event 372 Gallons 748 = 50 Cubic Feet Depth of Storage Area in Inches = CF of Water divide (SF of Storage Area divide 12) Be aware of setbacks from buildings and impediments such as tree roots

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Observations

Site Observations bull Starting point of a successful design bull Take photos bull Assess existing situation

1 LID Conditions 2 Structural Conditions 3 Design Considerations 4 Growing Conditions

Landscape design and other design areas

bull Similarities bull Same basic elements amp principles

bull Differences bull Three-dimensional bull Living bull Seasonal amp ever changing

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Aesthetics Balance Symmetrical Balance

both sides even or visually identical - a mirror image Formal

Asymmetrical Balance

different-sized elements balance one another by having equal visual weight Informal

SYMMETRICAL BALANCE

ASYMMETRICAL BALANCE

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Proportion

bull Relative size of objects within the composition Large tree can make a house appear smaller

bull Most SoCal homes are out of scale to their lots

Aesthetics Proportion

Plantings may grow out of scale

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Color Most powerful of art elements Establish harmony

bull Soothing low contrast monochromatic cool bull Energizing contrast complimentary warm

SECONDARY COLORS PRIMARY COLORS TERTIARY COLORS

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Color Simple Color Harmony

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Contrast bull Provides interest and impact bull Creates Focal Points and catches the eye bull Contrast plant textures values and colors

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Unity bull Provides cohesive calm bull Repeat plant selections throughout the plan

including both sides of driveway

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Curb Appeal Billboard Effect bull Groups or drifts of plants catch the moving eye bull High contrast bull Simple

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Curb Appeal Path to the door bull Direct line of sight

or visual cues bull Generous path

welcomes guests bull No over grown areas

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Curb Appeal Path to the door bull Direct line of sight

or visual cues bull Generous path

welcomes guests bull No over grown areas

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Plant Functions in Design Climate Mitigation

bull Tradeoffs bull Deciduous Evergreen bull View vs Temperature

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Euphorbia cotinifolia Caribbean Copper Plant

Plant Functions in Design Security bull Thorns as a

deterrent

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Plant Functions in Design Privacy

bull Screen ugly views or create privacy bull Pick a cultivar that doesnrsquot need frequent pruning

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Podocarpus macrophyllus maki Shubby Yew

Pittosporum tenufolium lsquoSilver Sheenrsquo

Explore Design as 2 parts

bull Shaping Spaces bull How will you use the space

bull space arrangement location of major elements bull Design in 3D bull Form follows Function

bull Planting design bull How the space is filled with plants for effective

design

Step 4 Design Functional Design

How will you use your space Is your space an Outdoor Room a Passageway or a Garden

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Outdoor Rooms bull Walls

bull Do NOT need to be solid to create sense of enclosure

bull Floor bull Flagstone DG mulch

or groundcover

bull Ceilings bull can be canopies or arbors

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Passageway bull Way-finding or easy to follow bull Open path for curb appeal bull ldquoPeek-a-viewrdquo for mystery

Step 4 Design Functional Design

View Garden bull Enjoy from a distance bull Treat as a canvas bull Include paths for maintenance amp strolling

Step 4 Design Functional Design

View Garden Borrowed Views

Step 4 Design Functional Design

View Garden Created Views

bull Use an accent feature to create a focal point

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Design in 3D Create vertical dimension with

bull Layered planting

Background 6rsquo+ Middleground 4rsquo+-

Foreground 0-12rdquo

for islands

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function bull How will the space be used

bull What activities will occur there bull Active Uses

cooking eating entertaining sports play pool pets food bull Passive Uses

resting meditation viewing bull Does the current layout ldquoworkrdquo or does it need to

change to be more functional bull Lose the bed lines

bull Donrsquot think of your planting bed as a separate area hellip plan the entire space

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Create a Functional Bubble Plan bull Think

bull How the space could be used NOT how it IS used

bull Will it be an outdoor room garden or pathway

bull Do you want add bull Seating areas bull Pathways through

planting ldquoislandsrdquo bull Meander through your

yardslope with a circular route

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Think outside the box

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Create a Functional Bubble Plan bull Think How the space could be used NOT how it IS used

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Is it an Outdoor Room

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

An Outdoor Room with a dry stream bed

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Is it a Passageway

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Is it a Garden

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape Create a Planting Area Bubble Plan

bull Show basic planting areas bull Locate planting heights of

bull High bull Medium bull Low

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape Complete your Functional Bubble Plan

bull Sketch circulation paths and gathering areas

bull Show planting areas and height Create your Hardscape Plan

bull Check hardscape in place and correct bull Add desired elements

Include bull Hardscape walkways drive walls

patios etc bull Fences and walls bull Elements fountains pots arbors

rocks etc bull Planting areas

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Creating Your Plant Palette bull How to Choose

bull What do you like bull Climate appropriate bull Place appropriate bull Does it fill a design function

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Climate Appropriate Plants Leaves are

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Leathery Small

Silvery Solar tracking

Climate Appropriate Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes Homeownerrsquos Guide and Notebook

bull Mediterranean bull Asian bull Tropical bull Contemporary bull Native bull Shade bull Groundcover options

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Mediterranean

CC BY 20 Karen Roe

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Lavender Rosemary

Olives

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Asian

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Iris douglasiana Dietes African Iris Nandina

Juniperus Juniper

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Tropical

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Lantana Alstroemeria

Strelitzia Bird of Paradise Euphorbia milii Crown of Thorns

Bromeliads

Plumeria

Bougainvillea Geraniums Bird of Paradise

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Contemporary

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Anigozanthos Kangaroo Paw Assorted Succulents

Fire Sticks Kalanchoe thyrisifolia Agave Attenuata

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

California Natives

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Heteromeles arbutifolia Toyon

Romneya coulteri Matilija Poppy

Epilobium California Fushia

Saliva clevelandii Cleveland Sage

A note about Natives hellip WaterSmart Plant Palettes

California Natives bull Adapted for our climate soils bull Provide habitat and attract wildlife

Native plants need

bull Little or no summer water bull Little or no fertilizer bull No pesticides bull Less maintenance

Some native plants are summer deciduous

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Shade Plants for Dry Areas (See Notebook)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Bromeliads Clivia Dianella variegata Schefflera arboricola variegata

Walkable Groundcover Options Dymondia margaretae (Silver Carpet)

Lippia nodiflora (Kurapia)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Flat Green Groundcover Options Fragaria chiloensis (Beach Strawberry)

Achillea millefolium (Yarrow)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Mature Size Plant Research the ldquoFinished Sizerdquo

Agave americana marginata

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Mature Size Plant Pick the right size cultivar for the right place

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Carissa macrocarpa Natal Plum Species lsquoBoxwood Beautyrsquo lsquoGreen Carpetrsquo

8rsquo x 8rsquo 2rsquo x 2rsquo 1rsquo ndash 1 frac12rsquo x 4rsquo

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Growing Conditions Exposure

bull Soil type bull Drainage

Full Shade Full Sun

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Water Requirements Water Use Landscape Coefficient of Landscape Species WUCOLS South Coastal South Inland

Plant Search httpucanredusitesWUCOLSPlant_Search_Instructions

Escondido Rancho Bernardo San Marcos Poway Lakeside Ramona

San Diego Chula Vista Del Mar La Jolla Carlsbad Oceanside Vista El Cajon

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant

WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant

Sunset Western Garden Book Specific Plant Info bull Water usage bull Mature Size bull Cultivars bull Growing conditions

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Find Your Sunset Western Zone Zone 24

bull Mild maritime climate mild winters cool summers rarely freezes

Zone 23 bull Warmer than Zone 24

usually frost-free Zone 21

bull A mix of maritime amp continental influence colder in winter

httpwwwsunsetcomgardenclimate-zonessunset-climate-zone-san-diego-area-00418000067314

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant Sunset Western Garden Book Specific Plant Info bull Water usage bull Mature Size bull Cultivars bull Growing requirements

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Explore Design as 2 parts Physical site design

bull How the space is arranged location of major elements

Planting design and placement bull How the space is filled with plants for effective design

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Putting It Together Size your plants bull Draw at Mature Size to match Bubble Diagram bull Avoid overplanting bull Allow room to grow bull Understand you may

need to edit and thin later

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Putting It Together Hydrozoning bull Group plants with like water needs together

according to irrigation zone bull Do not put water needy plants next to low-water

plants bull Research

bull Water Use Classification of Landscape Species (WUCOLS) rating

bull Plant palettes bull Sunset Western

Step 4 Design Plant Placement

Remember Drawing in Scale Accurate proportion using a standard measurement to represent one foot

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale bull Determine the mature size of the plant bull Use the mature size bull Find appropriate circle

on template

bull Example bull Bush is 3rsquo at maturity bull In 14 scale use 34rdquo

diameter circle

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale bull Pencil in the plants for your space bull At 14rdquo scale = 1rsquo- 0rdquo

bull 3rsquo diameter shrub drawn as 34rdquo diameter circle

bull 12rsquo canopy tree drawn as 3rdquo diameter circle

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Anatomy of an Irrigation System

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Pressure Test bull Use meter on last head on valve

bull Range should be between 25 psi and 40 psi

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Pressure Regulation

At the point of connection (POC) At the head At the valve

Sprays Low Pressure

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Donuts formed by poor coverage

Sprays High Pressure

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Misting

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Overhead or Drip

Choose Overhead Spray for bull Large areas of turf replacement ground cover

(ie dymondia Beach Strawberry etc) bull The existing overhead system has good existing

coverage Choose Drip for bull Small oddly shaped planting areas bull Mixing of plants with differing water requirements in

the same valve area

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of Efficient Overhead Spray bull Simple to retrofit existing spray hardware bull Can match precipitation rate of drip bull Simpler to troubleshoot than drip bull May provide better coverage for groundcover

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of Drip Systems bull Drip is the most efficient

irrigation delivery type

bull Reduces weed growth by targeted water application

bull Prevents runoff and erosion

bull Low precipitation rate

bull No trenching means less digging

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of In-Line Drip Emitters

bull Provide consistent precipitation rate throughout line

bull Less prone to clogging and damage than micro spray

bull Easy to install

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Filters

At the head At the valve

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Drip Retrofit Systems bull Replace existing pop-ups with

retrofit such as Rainbird R-1800

bull Use subsurface tubing with emitter valves not micro spray and 14rdquospaghetti lines

bull Cover with mulch

Step 4 Design Irrigation

In-line Drip

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Irrigation Plan bull Create an irrigation plan based on your completed planting

plan and hydrozones bull Select a category of irrigation (rotor drip etchellip) bull Prepare a materials list and fill in spaces on your legend

(components and quantity)

Step 4 Design Irrigation

What is a Controller Program

bull A set of instructions stored in the controller

bull Different irrigation schedules bull Irrigation days ndash how often bull Start times ndash at what time bull Water times ndash how long

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Water Efficient Control Equipment bull Smart Controllers bull Rain and ETo Sensors bull Moisture Sensors

Smart Controllers Moisture Sensors

Rain and ETo Sensors

How much water does your landscape need

hellip It depends

Step 4 Design Irrigation

bull Soil Texture bull Precipitation Rate bull Plant Demand

Irrigation Scheduling Internet BeWaterWisecom

Step 4 Design Irrigation

1 Prepare the site

bull Cut down tall weeds bull Remove woody or invasive plants bull (warm season turf) bull Flag sprinkler heads bull Soak the area with water

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

2 Edging Mounding amp Contouring

bull Make room for the mulch Cut lawn 12 inches away from concrete to 3rdquo below concrete level

bull Create mounds with removed sod by facing turf side down or discard removed sod

bull Grade as needed

Manual ldquoGrubbingrdquo Gas Powered

Sod Cutter

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

3 Ensure Irrigation of Trees and Large plants bull Add bubblers or drip irrigation if needed

In-line drip irrigation can be expanded as tree grows Bubbler Head Drip Irrigation

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

4 Plant Large Plants bull 5 gallon and larger

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

5 Add a weed barrier bull NOT weed cloth (except under rock) bull Newspaper or cardboard bull Overlap by 6-8 inches bull Cover all ground except where

there are plants

Paper amp Cardboard Weed Barrier Do NOT use weed cloth

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Notify your neighbors first

Weed Barrier Newspaper amp Cardboard

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

6 Layer bull 1-2rdquo of compost bull 4-5rdquo of Soil Building Mulch (tree trimmerrsquos chipped etc) bull Pull compost and mulch away from plant crowns and trunks

Timing bull Traditional Allow 3 - 5 months

for composting to complete process then plant

bull Fast Plant before completion by digging through layers

Sheet Mulching

(4rdquo+)

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

bull Rule of thumb for coverage 1 13 Cu Yd covers100 sf 4rdquo depth

Know your Turf Type to Effectively Remove

Turf Type Dormant Season

Active Season

Growth form

Seeds Common Types

Kill Method

Cool Season

Winter

Summer

Small tuffs

Dwarf Tall Fescue (common locally) Perennial Ryegrass Annual Ryegrass Blue Grass

Sheet Mulch

Warm Season

Winter Summer

Creeping Stolons

Bermuda grass Zoysia grass St Augustine Grass Kikuyu grass

Solarization or Chemical Followed by Sheet Mulching

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods bull Herbicides

bull Cannot be killed with Chemicals when dormant bull Spray herbicides when actively growing bull Repeat application

bull Non-toxic herbicide products

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods

bull Complete Sod Removal bull Sod goes to landfill

cannot be recycled

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Contouring for Dry Stream

Step 5 Implementation Contouring

Contouring Landscape Fabric First Cobbles Added

Completed

Step 5 Implementation Sequence

Do It Yourself or Professional Contractor What is right for you bull Tradeoff Cost vs Labor + Time bull Option Be the General Contractor yourself Installation or Repair bull California Landscape Contractors Association (CLCA)

httpwwwclcasandiegoorg bull Certified Irrigation Professional wwwIrrigationorg bull Contractors State License Board (CSLB)

httpwwwcslbcagovConsumers bull YouTube Instructional Videos

Step 6 Maintenance Irrigation

Irrigation Maintenance bull Adjust run time for season

bull 1 Winter bull 2 Fall amp Spring bull 3 Summer

bull Check for leaks and fix leaks promptly bull Flush drip systems and check filters to

reduce clogging bull Adjust sprayheads to prevent

overspray on hardscape

Step 6 Maintenance Plants

Plant Maintenance

bull Amend soil with compost and mulch regularly bull Remove weeds bull Monitor plant health bull Minimize the use of

non- organic chemicals bull Start with a hard spray

of water bull Use insecticidal soap

or other non-toxic pest killer

QUESTIONS

Apply for the WaterSmart Landscape Makeover Series

httplandscapemakeoverwatersmartsdorg Presentation Slides at httpwwwwatersmartsdorgprogramswatersmart-landscape-design-homeowners-workshop

  • Slide Number 1
  • San Diego County Water Authority
  • Slide Number 3
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  • Before
  • After
  • Personal Goals
  • Slide Number 11
  • Why Remove Turf
  • Case Study 1
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  • WaterSmart Landscapes
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Design Process Overview
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Implementation Overview
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
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  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
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  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
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  • Water Uptake by Plant Roots
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
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  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
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  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Observations
  • Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
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  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
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  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
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  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Find Your Sunset Western Zone
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Plant Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Anatomy of an Irrigation System
  • Slide Number 131
  • Sprays Low Pressure
  • Sprays High Pressure
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Page 59: WaterSmart Landscape DESIGN FOR HOMEOWNERS · WaterSmart Landscape . DESIGN FOR HOMEOWNERS . Brought to you by the San Diego County Water Authority . ... Case Study 1. After: Approximately

Storm Water Requirements for Water Quality Treatment You can be sustainable by incorporating features in your landscape plan such as

bull Rain barrels bull Dry stream beds with basins

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Design Capture Volume (DCV) Impermeable bull Roofs Concrete

Asphalt Grouted Pavers

Semi-permeable bull DG Cobble Gravel

Compacted Soil

Permeable bull Landscape areas

Amended or Mulched Soils

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

non-permeable

semi-permeable

permeable

Design Capture Volume (LID) bull Formula for on-site Design Capture Volume (DCV) for Runoff Factors 85th

percentile 24 Hr Storm

bull DCV = C x d x A x (43560 SFacre x 112 inft) DCV = C x d x A x 3630 conversion from acres to SF and to CF

bull DCV = Design Capture Volume in cubic feet bull C = Runoff Factors

Impermeable 09 Semi- permeable 03 Landscape areas 01

bull d = 85th Percentile Storm average regional 06

bull A = Tributary area in acres bull 43560 SF X 112 is conversion to CF

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

First Flush Techniques bull Keep water on site bull Slow-Store-Spread-Sink

bull Slow down the speed of the flow bull Store in basins bull Spread over wider area bull Sink into healthy soil

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

First Flush Techniques Pitfalls amp Problems

bull Drainage must be at least

5 -10rsquo from buildings and hardscape

bull Expansive clay soil bull Poor percolation

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

First Flush Techniques Dry Stream

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

10rsquo from hardscape

First Flush Techniques Dry Stream

bull Dry Stream

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

bull 10rsquo minimum from hardscape bull Optional permeable landscape fabric beneath rock

First Flush Techniques Rain Barrel bull Install with Diverter to control

overflow bull Be sure to plan for overflow if

not tied to drainage system bull Check WaterSmartSDOrg for

current incentives

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

First Flush Techniques Infiltration Trench

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

10rsquo from hardscape

First Flush Techniques Dry Well

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

10rsquo from hardscape

First Flush Techniques bull What Volume is needed Convert Gallons into Cubic Feet 372 Gallons from 6 Inch Rain Event 372 Gallons 748 = 50 Cubic Feet Depth of Storage Area in Inches = CF of Water divide (SF of Storage Area divide 12) Be aware of setbacks from buildings and impediments such as tree roots

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Observations

Site Observations bull Starting point of a successful design bull Take photos bull Assess existing situation

1 LID Conditions 2 Structural Conditions 3 Design Considerations 4 Growing Conditions

Landscape design and other design areas

bull Similarities bull Same basic elements amp principles

bull Differences bull Three-dimensional bull Living bull Seasonal amp ever changing

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Aesthetics Balance Symmetrical Balance

both sides even or visually identical - a mirror image Formal

Asymmetrical Balance

different-sized elements balance one another by having equal visual weight Informal

SYMMETRICAL BALANCE

ASYMMETRICAL BALANCE

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Proportion

bull Relative size of objects within the composition Large tree can make a house appear smaller

bull Most SoCal homes are out of scale to their lots

Aesthetics Proportion

Plantings may grow out of scale

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Color Most powerful of art elements Establish harmony

bull Soothing low contrast monochromatic cool bull Energizing contrast complimentary warm

SECONDARY COLORS PRIMARY COLORS TERTIARY COLORS

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Color Simple Color Harmony

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Contrast bull Provides interest and impact bull Creates Focal Points and catches the eye bull Contrast plant textures values and colors

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Unity bull Provides cohesive calm bull Repeat plant selections throughout the plan

including both sides of driveway

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Curb Appeal Billboard Effect bull Groups or drifts of plants catch the moving eye bull High contrast bull Simple

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Curb Appeal Path to the door bull Direct line of sight

or visual cues bull Generous path

welcomes guests bull No over grown areas

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Curb Appeal Path to the door bull Direct line of sight

or visual cues bull Generous path

welcomes guests bull No over grown areas

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Plant Functions in Design Climate Mitigation

bull Tradeoffs bull Deciduous Evergreen bull View vs Temperature

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Euphorbia cotinifolia Caribbean Copper Plant

Plant Functions in Design Security bull Thorns as a

deterrent

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Plant Functions in Design Privacy

bull Screen ugly views or create privacy bull Pick a cultivar that doesnrsquot need frequent pruning

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Podocarpus macrophyllus maki Shubby Yew

Pittosporum tenufolium lsquoSilver Sheenrsquo

Explore Design as 2 parts

bull Shaping Spaces bull How will you use the space

bull space arrangement location of major elements bull Design in 3D bull Form follows Function

bull Planting design bull How the space is filled with plants for effective

design

Step 4 Design Functional Design

How will you use your space Is your space an Outdoor Room a Passageway or a Garden

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Outdoor Rooms bull Walls

bull Do NOT need to be solid to create sense of enclosure

bull Floor bull Flagstone DG mulch

or groundcover

bull Ceilings bull can be canopies or arbors

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Passageway bull Way-finding or easy to follow bull Open path for curb appeal bull ldquoPeek-a-viewrdquo for mystery

Step 4 Design Functional Design

View Garden bull Enjoy from a distance bull Treat as a canvas bull Include paths for maintenance amp strolling

Step 4 Design Functional Design

View Garden Borrowed Views

Step 4 Design Functional Design

View Garden Created Views

bull Use an accent feature to create a focal point

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Design in 3D Create vertical dimension with

bull Layered planting

Background 6rsquo+ Middleground 4rsquo+-

Foreground 0-12rdquo

for islands

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function bull How will the space be used

bull What activities will occur there bull Active Uses

cooking eating entertaining sports play pool pets food bull Passive Uses

resting meditation viewing bull Does the current layout ldquoworkrdquo or does it need to

change to be more functional bull Lose the bed lines

bull Donrsquot think of your planting bed as a separate area hellip plan the entire space

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Create a Functional Bubble Plan bull Think

bull How the space could be used NOT how it IS used

bull Will it be an outdoor room garden or pathway

bull Do you want add bull Seating areas bull Pathways through

planting ldquoislandsrdquo bull Meander through your

yardslope with a circular route

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Think outside the box

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Create a Functional Bubble Plan bull Think How the space could be used NOT how it IS used

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Is it an Outdoor Room

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

An Outdoor Room with a dry stream bed

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Is it a Passageway

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Is it a Garden

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape Create a Planting Area Bubble Plan

bull Show basic planting areas bull Locate planting heights of

bull High bull Medium bull Low

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape Complete your Functional Bubble Plan

bull Sketch circulation paths and gathering areas

bull Show planting areas and height Create your Hardscape Plan

bull Check hardscape in place and correct bull Add desired elements

Include bull Hardscape walkways drive walls

patios etc bull Fences and walls bull Elements fountains pots arbors

rocks etc bull Planting areas

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Creating Your Plant Palette bull How to Choose

bull What do you like bull Climate appropriate bull Place appropriate bull Does it fill a design function

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Climate Appropriate Plants Leaves are

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Leathery Small

Silvery Solar tracking

Climate Appropriate Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes Homeownerrsquos Guide and Notebook

bull Mediterranean bull Asian bull Tropical bull Contemporary bull Native bull Shade bull Groundcover options

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Mediterranean

CC BY 20 Karen Roe

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Lavender Rosemary

Olives

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Asian

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Iris douglasiana Dietes African Iris Nandina

Juniperus Juniper

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Tropical

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Lantana Alstroemeria

Strelitzia Bird of Paradise Euphorbia milii Crown of Thorns

Bromeliads

Plumeria

Bougainvillea Geraniums Bird of Paradise

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Contemporary

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Anigozanthos Kangaroo Paw Assorted Succulents

Fire Sticks Kalanchoe thyrisifolia Agave Attenuata

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

California Natives

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Heteromeles arbutifolia Toyon

Romneya coulteri Matilija Poppy

Epilobium California Fushia

Saliva clevelandii Cleveland Sage

A note about Natives hellip WaterSmart Plant Palettes

California Natives bull Adapted for our climate soils bull Provide habitat and attract wildlife

Native plants need

bull Little or no summer water bull Little or no fertilizer bull No pesticides bull Less maintenance

Some native plants are summer deciduous

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Shade Plants for Dry Areas (See Notebook)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Bromeliads Clivia Dianella variegata Schefflera arboricola variegata

Walkable Groundcover Options Dymondia margaretae (Silver Carpet)

Lippia nodiflora (Kurapia)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Flat Green Groundcover Options Fragaria chiloensis (Beach Strawberry)

Achillea millefolium (Yarrow)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Mature Size Plant Research the ldquoFinished Sizerdquo

Agave americana marginata

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Mature Size Plant Pick the right size cultivar for the right place

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Carissa macrocarpa Natal Plum Species lsquoBoxwood Beautyrsquo lsquoGreen Carpetrsquo

8rsquo x 8rsquo 2rsquo x 2rsquo 1rsquo ndash 1 frac12rsquo x 4rsquo

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Growing Conditions Exposure

bull Soil type bull Drainage

Full Shade Full Sun

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Water Requirements Water Use Landscape Coefficient of Landscape Species WUCOLS South Coastal South Inland

Plant Search httpucanredusitesWUCOLSPlant_Search_Instructions

Escondido Rancho Bernardo San Marcos Poway Lakeside Ramona

San Diego Chula Vista Del Mar La Jolla Carlsbad Oceanside Vista El Cajon

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant

WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant

Sunset Western Garden Book Specific Plant Info bull Water usage bull Mature Size bull Cultivars bull Growing conditions

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Find Your Sunset Western Zone Zone 24

bull Mild maritime climate mild winters cool summers rarely freezes

Zone 23 bull Warmer than Zone 24

usually frost-free Zone 21

bull A mix of maritime amp continental influence colder in winter

httpwwwsunsetcomgardenclimate-zonessunset-climate-zone-san-diego-area-00418000067314

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant Sunset Western Garden Book Specific Plant Info bull Water usage bull Mature Size bull Cultivars bull Growing requirements

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Explore Design as 2 parts Physical site design

bull How the space is arranged location of major elements

Planting design and placement bull How the space is filled with plants for effective design

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Putting It Together Size your plants bull Draw at Mature Size to match Bubble Diagram bull Avoid overplanting bull Allow room to grow bull Understand you may

need to edit and thin later

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Putting It Together Hydrozoning bull Group plants with like water needs together

according to irrigation zone bull Do not put water needy plants next to low-water

plants bull Research

bull Water Use Classification of Landscape Species (WUCOLS) rating

bull Plant palettes bull Sunset Western

Step 4 Design Plant Placement

Remember Drawing in Scale Accurate proportion using a standard measurement to represent one foot

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale bull Determine the mature size of the plant bull Use the mature size bull Find appropriate circle

on template

bull Example bull Bush is 3rsquo at maturity bull In 14 scale use 34rdquo

diameter circle

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale bull Pencil in the plants for your space bull At 14rdquo scale = 1rsquo- 0rdquo

bull 3rsquo diameter shrub drawn as 34rdquo diameter circle

bull 12rsquo canopy tree drawn as 3rdquo diameter circle

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Anatomy of an Irrigation System

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Pressure Test bull Use meter on last head on valve

bull Range should be between 25 psi and 40 psi

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Pressure Regulation

At the point of connection (POC) At the head At the valve

Sprays Low Pressure

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Donuts formed by poor coverage

Sprays High Pressure

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Misting

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Overhead or Drip

Choose Overhead Spray for bull Large areas of turf replacement ground cover

(ie dymondia Beach Strawberry etc) bull The existing overhead system has good existing

coverage Choose Drip for bull Small oddly shaped planting areas bull Mixing of plants with differing water requirements in

the same valve area

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of Efficient Overhead Spray bull Simple to retrofit existing spray hardware bull Can match precipitation rate of drip bull Simpler to troubleshoot than drip bull May provide better coverage for groundcover

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of Drip Systems bull Drip is the most efficient

irrigation delivery type

bull Reduces weed growth by targeted water application

bull Prevents runoff and erosion

bull Low precipitation rate

bull No trenching means less digging

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of In-Line Drip Emitters

bull Provide consistent precipitation rate throughout line

bull Less prone to clogging and damage than micro spray

bull Easy to install

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Filters

At the head At the valve

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Drip Retrofit Systems bull Replace existing pop-ups with

retrofit such as Rainbird R-1800

bull Use subsurface tubing with emitter valves not micro spray and 14rdquospaghetti lines

bull Cover with mulch

Step 4 Design Irrigation

In-line Drip

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Irrigation Plan bull Create an irrigation plan based on your completed planting

plan and hydrozones bull Select a category of irrigation (rotor drip etchellip) bull Prepare a materials list and fill in spaces on your legend

(components and quantity)

Step 4 Design Irrigation

What is a Controller Program

bull A set of instructions stored in the controller

bull Different irrigation schedules bull Irrigation days ndash how often bull Start times ndash at what time bull Water times ndash how long

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Water Efficient Control Equipment bull Smart Controllers bull Rain and ETo Sensors bull Moisture Sensors

Smart Controllers Moisture Sensors

Rain and ETo Sensors

How much water does your landscape need

hellip It depends

Step 4 Design Irrigation

bull Soil Texture bull Precipitation Rate bull Plant Demand

Irrigation Scheduling Internet BeWaterWisecom

Step 4 Design Irrigation

1 Prepare the site

bull Cut down tall weeds bull Remove woody or invasive plants bull (warm season turf) bull Flag sprinkler heads bull Soak the area with water

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

2 Edging Mounding amp Contouring

bull Make room for the mulch Cut lawn 12 inches away from concrete to 3rdquo below concrete level

bull Create mounds with removed sod by facing turf side down or discard removed sod

bull Grade as needed

Manual ldquoGrubbingrdquo Gas Powered

Sod Cutter

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

3 Ensure Irrigation of Trees and Large plants bull Add bubblers or drip irrigation if needed

In-line drip irrigation can be expanded as tree grows Bubbler Head Drip Irrigation

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

4 Plant Large Plants bull 5 gallon and larger

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

5 Add a weed barrier bull NOT weed cloth (except under rock) bull Newspaper or cardboard bull Overlap by 6-8 inches bull Cover all ground except where

there are plants

Paper amp Cardboard Weed Barrier Do NOT use weed cloth

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Notify your neighbors first

Weed Barrier Newspaper amp Cardboard

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

6 Layer bull 1-2rdquo of compost bull 4-5rdquo of Soil Building Mulch (tree trimmerrsquos chipped etc) bull Pull compost and mulch away from plant crowns and trunks

Timing bull Traditional Allow 3 - 5 months

for composting to complete process then plant

bull Fast Plant before completion by digging through layers

Sheet Mulching

(4rdquo+)

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

bull Rule of thumb for coverage 1 13 Cu Yd covers100 sf 4rdquo depth

Know your Turf Type to Effectively Remove

Turf Type Dormant Season

Active Season

Growth form

Seeds Common Types

Kill Method

Cool Season

Winter

Summer

Small tuffs

Dwarf Tall Fescue (common locally) Perennial Ryegrass Annual Ryegrass Blue Grass

Sheet Mulch

Warm Season

Winter Summer

Creeping Stolons

Bermuda grass Zoysia grass St Augustine Grass Kikuyu grass

Solarization or Chemical Followed by Sheet Mulching

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods bull Herbicides

bull Cannot be killed with Chemicals when dormant bull Spray herbicides when actively growing bull Repeat application

bull Non-toxic herbicide products

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods

bull Complete Sod Removal bull Sod goes to landfill

cannot be recycled

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Contouring for Dry Stream

Step 5 Implementation Contouring

Contouring Landscape Fabric First Cobbles Added

Completed

Step 5 Implementation Sequence

Do It Yourself or Professional Contractor What is right for you bull Tradeoff Cost vs Labor + Time bull Option Be the General Contractor yourself Installation or Repair bull California Landscape Contractors Association (CLCA)

httpwwwclcasandiegoorg bull Certified Irrigation Professional wwwIrrigationorg bull Contractors State License Board (CSLB)

httpwwwcslbcagovConsumers bull YouTube Instructional Videos

Step 6 Maintenance Irrigation

Irrigation Maintenance bull Adjust run time for season

bull 1 Winter bull 2 Fall amp Spring bull 3 Summer

bull Check for leaks and fix leaks promptly bull Flush drip systems and check filters to

reduce clogging bull Adjust sprayheads to prevent

overspray on hardscape

Step 6 Maintenance Plants

Plant Maintenance

bull Amend soil with compost and mulch regularly bull Remove weeds bull Monitor plant health bull Minimize the use of

non- organic chemicals bull Start with a hard spray

of water bull Use insecticidal soap

or other non-toxic pest killer

QUESTIONS

Apply for the WaterSmart Landscape Makeover Series

httplandscapemakeoverwatersmartsdorg Presentation Slides at httpwwwwatersmartsdorgprogramswatersmart-landscape-design-homeowners-workshop

  • Slide Number 1
  • San Diego County Water Authority
  • Slide Number 3
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  • Before
  • After
  • Personal Goals
  • Slide Number 11
  • Why Remove Turf
  • Case Study 1
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  • WaterSmart Landscapes
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Design Process Overview
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Implementation Overview
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
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  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Slide Number 38
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
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  • Water Uptake by Plant Roots
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
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  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
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  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Observations
  • Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
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  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
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  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Find Your Sunset Western Zone
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Plant Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Anatomy of an Irrigation System
  • Slide Number 131
  • Sprays Low Pressure
  • Sprays High Pressure
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Page 60: WaterSmart Landscape DESIGN FOR HOMEOWNERS · WaterSmart Landscape . DESIGN FOR HOMEOWNERS . Brought to you by the San Diego County Water Authority . ... Case Study 1. After: Approximately

Design Capture Volume (DCV) Impermeable bull Roofs Concrete

Asphalt Grouted Pavers

Semi-permeable bull DG Cobble Gravel

Compacted Soil

Permeable bull Landscape areas

Amended or Mulched Soils

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

non-permeable

semi-permeable

permeable

Design Capture Volume (LID) bull Formula for on-site Design Capture Volume (DCV) for Runoff Factors 85th

percentile 24 Hr Storm

bull DCV = C x d x A x (43560 SFacre x 112 inft) DCV = C x d x A x 3630 conversion from acres to SF and to CF

bull DCV = Design Capture Volume in cubic feet bull C = Runoff Factors

Impermeable 09 Semi- permeable 03 Landscape areas 01

bull d = 85th Percentile Storm average regional 06

bull A = Tributary area in acres bull 43560 SF X 112 is conversion to CF

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

First Flush Techniques bull Keep water on site bull Slow-Store-Spread-Sink

bull Slow down the speed of the flow bull Store in basins bull Spread over wider area bull Sink into healthy soil

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

First Flush Techniques Pitfalls amp Problems

bull Drainage must be at least

5 -10rsquo from buildings and hardscape

bull Expansive clay soil bull Poor percolation

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

First Flush Techniques Dry Stream

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

10rsquo from hardscape

First Flush Techniques Dry Stream

bull Dry Stream

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

bull 10rsquo minimum from hardscape bull Optional permeable landscape fabric beneath rock

First Flush Techniques Rain Barrel bull Install with Diverter to control

overflow bull Be sure to plan for overflow if

not tied to drainage system bull Check WaterSmartSDOrg for

current incentives

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

First Flush Techniques Infiltration Trench

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

10rsquo from hardscape

First Flush Techniques Dry Well

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

10rsquo from hardscape

First Flush Techniques bull What Volume is needed Convert Gallons into Cubic Feet 372 Gallons from 6 Inch Rain Event 372 Gallons 748 = 50 Cubic Feet Depth of Storage Area in Inches = CF of Water divide (SF of Storage Area divide 12) Be aware of setbacks from buildings and impediments such as tree roots

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Observations

Site Observations bull Starting point of a successful design bull Take photos bull Assess existing situation

1 LID Conditions 2 Structural Conditions 3 Design Considerations 4 Growing Conditions

Landscape design and other design areas

bull Similarities bull Same basic elements amp principles

bull Differences bull Three-dimensional bull Living bull Seasonal amp ever changing

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Aesthetics Balance Symmetrical Balance

both sides even or visually identical - a mirror image Formal

Asymmetrical Balance

different-sized elements balance one another by having equal visual weight Informal

SYMMETRICAL BALANCE

ASYMMETRICAL BALANCE

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Proportion

bull Relative size of objects within the composition Large tree can make a house appear smaller

bull Most SoCal homes are out of scale to their lots

Aesthetics Proportion

Plantings may grow out of scale

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Color Most powerful of art elements Establish harmony

bull Soothing low contrast monochromatic cool bull Energizing contrast complimentary warm

SECONDARY COLORS PRIMARY COLORS TERTIARY COLORS

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Color Simple Color Harmony

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Contrast bull Provides interest and impact bull Creates Focal Points and catches the eye bull Contrast plant textures values and colors

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Unity bull Provides cohesive calm bull Repeat plant selections throughout the plan

including both sides of driveway

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Curb Appeal Billboard Effect bull Groups or drifts of plants catch the moving eye bull High contrast bull Simple

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Curb Appeal Path to the door bull Direct line of sight

or visual cues bull Generous path

welcomes guests bull No over grown areas

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Curb Appeal Path to the door bull Direct line of sight

or visual cues bull Generous path

welcomes guests bull No over grown areas

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Plant Functions in Design Climate Mitigation

bull Tradeoffs bull Deciduous Evergreen bull View vs Temperature

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Euphorbia cotinifolia Caribbean Copper Plant

Plant Functions in Design Security bull Thorns as a

deterrent

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Plant Functions in Design Privacy

bull Screen ugly views or create privacy bull Pick a cultivar that doesnrsquot need frequent pruning

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Podocarpus macrophyllus maki Shubby Yew

Pittosporum tenufolium lsquoSilver Sheenrsquo

Explore Design as 2 parts

bull Shaping Spaces bull How will you use the space

bull space arrangement location of major elements bull Design in 3D bull Form follows Function

bull Planting design bull How the space is filled with plants for effective

design

Step 4 Design Functional Design

How will you use your space Is your space an Outdoor Room a Passageway or a Garden

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Outdoor Rooms bull Walls

bull Do NOT need to be solid to create sense of enclosure

bull Floor bull Flagstone DG mulch

or groundcover

bull Ceilings bull can be canopies or arbors

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Passageway bull Way-finding or easy to follow bull Open path for curb appeal bull ldquoPeek-a-viewrdquo for mystery

Step 4 Design Functional Design

View Garden bull Enjoy from a distance bull Treat as a canvas bull Include paths for maintenance amp strolling

Step 4 Design Functional Design

View Garden Borrowed Views

Step 4 Design Functional Design

View Garden Created Views

bull Use an accent feature to create a focal point

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Design in 3D Create vertical dimension with

bull Layered planting

Background 6rsquo+ Middleground 4rsquo+-

Foreground 0-12rdquo

for islands

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function bull How will the space be used

bull What activities will occur there bull Active Uses

cooking eating entertaining sports play pool pets food bull Passive Uses

resting meditation viewing bull Does the current layout ldquoworkrdquo or does it need to

change to be more functional bull Lose the bed lines

bull Donrsquot think of your planting bed as a separate area hellip plan the entire space

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Create a Functional Bubble Plan bull Think

bull How the space could be used NOT how it IS used

bull Will it be an outdoor room garden or pathway

bull Do you want add bull Seating areas bull Pathways through

planting ldquoislandsrdquo bull Meander through your

yardslope with a circular route

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Think outside the box

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Create a Functional Bubble Plan bull Think How the space could be used NOT how it IS used

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Is it an Outdoor Room

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

An Outdoor Room with a dry stream bed

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Is it a Passageway

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Is it a Garden

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape Create a Planting Area Bubble Plan

bull Show basic planting areas bull Locate planting heights of

bull High bull Medium bull Low

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape Complete your Functional Bubble Plan

bull Sketch circulation paths and gathering areas

bull Show planting areas and height Create your Hardscape Plan

bull Check hardscape in place and correct bull Add desired elements

Include bull Hardscape walkways drive walls

patios etc bull Fences and walls bull Elements fountains pots arbors

rocks etc bull Planting areas

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Creating Your Plant Palette bull How to Choose

bull What do you like bull Climate appropriate bull Place appropriate bull Does it fill a design function

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Climate Appropriate Plants Leaves are

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Leathery Small

Silvery Solar tracking

Climate Appropriate Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes Homeownerrsquos Guide and Notebook

bull Mediterranean bull Asian bull Tropical bull Contemporary bull Native bull Shade bull Groundcover options

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Mediterranean

CC BY 20 Karen Roe

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Lavender Rosemary

Olives

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Asian

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Iris douglasiana Dietes African Iris Nandina

Juniperus Juniper

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Tropical

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Lantana Alstroemeria

Strelitzia Bird of Paradise Euphorbia milii Crown of Thorns

Bromeliads

Plumeria

Bougainvillea Geraniums Bird of Paradise

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Contemporary

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Anigozanthos Kangaroo Paw Assorted Succulents

Fire Sticks Kalanchoe thyrisifolia Agave Attenuata

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

California Natives

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Heteromeles arbutifolia Toyon

Romneya coulteri Matilija Poppy

Epilobium California Fushia

Saliva clevelandii Cleveland Sage

A note about Natives hellip WaterSmart Plant Palettes

California Natives bull Adapted for our climate soils bull Provide habitat and attract wildlife

Native plants need

bull Little or no summer water bull Little or no fertilizer bull No pesticides bull Less maintenance

Some native plants are summer deciduous

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Shade Plants for Dry Areas (See Notebook)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Bromeliads Clivia Dianella variegata Schefflera arboricola variegata

Walkable Groundcover Options Dymondia margaretae (Silver Carpet)

Lippia nodiflora (Kurapia)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Flat Green Groundcover Options Fragaria chiloensis (Beach Strawberry)

Achillea millefolium (Yarrow)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Mature Size Plant Research the ldquoFinished Sizerdquo

Agave americana marginata

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Mature Size Plant Pick the right size cultivar for the right place

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Carissa macrocarpa Natal Plum Species lsquoBoxwood Beautyrsquo lsquoGreen Carpetrsquo

8rsquo x 8rsquo 2rsquo x 2rsquo 1rsquo ndash 1 frac12rsquo x 4rsquo

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Growing Conditions Exposure

bull Soil type bull Drainage

Full Shade Full Sun

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Water Requirements Water Use Landscape Coefficient of Landscape Species WUCOLS South Coastal South Inland

Plant Search httpucanredusitesWUCOLSPlant_Search_Instructions

Escondido Rancho Bernardo San Marcos Poway Lakeside Ramona

San Diego Chula Vista Del Mar La Jolla Carlsbad Oceanside Vista El Cajon

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant

WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant

Sunset Western Garden Book Specific Plant Info bull Water usage bull Mature Size bull Cultivars bull Growing conditions

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Find Your Sunset Western Zone Zone 24

bull Mild maritime climate mild winters cool summers rarely freezes

Zone 23 bull Warmer than Zone 24

usually frost-free Zone 21

bull A mix of maritime amp continental influence colder in winter

httpwwwsunsetcomgardenclimate-zonessunset-climate-zone-san-diego-area-00418000067314

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant Sunset Western Garden Book Specific Plant Info bull Water usage bull Mature Size bull Cultivars bull Growing requirements

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Explore Design as 2 parts Physical site design

bull How the space is arranged location of major elements

Planting design and placement bull How the space is filled with plants for effective design

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Putting It Together Size your plants bull Draw at Mature Size to match Bubble Diagram bull Avoid overplanting bull Allow room to grow bull Understand you may

need to edit and thin later

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Putting It Together Hydrozoning bull Group plants with like water needs together

according to irrigation zone bull Do not put water needy plants next to low-water

plants bull Research

bull Water Use Classification of Landscape Species (WUCOLS) rating

bull Plant palettes bull Sunset Western

Step 4 Design Plant Placement

Remember Drawing in Scale Accurate proportion using a standard measurement to represent one foot

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale bull Determine the mature size of the plant bull Use the mature size bull Find appropriate circle

on template

bull Example bull Bush is 3rsquo at maturity bull In 14 scale use 34rdquo

diameter circle

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale bull Pencil in the plants for your space bull At 14rdquo scale = 1rsquo- 0rdquo

bull 3rsquo diameter shrub drawn as 34rdquo diameter circle

bull 12rsquo canopy tree drawn as 3rdquo diameter circle

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Anatomy of an Irrigation System

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Pressure Test bull Use meter on last head on valve

bull Range should be between 25 psi and 40 psi

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Pressure Regulation

At the point of connection (POC) At the head At the valve

Sprays Low Pressure

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Donuts formed by poor coverage

Sprays High Pressure

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Misting

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Overhead or Drip

Choose Overhead Spray for bull Large areas of turf replacement ground cover

(ie dymondia Beach Strawberry etc) bull The existing overhead system has good existing

coverage Choose Drip for bull Small oddly shaped planting areas bull Mixing of plants with differing water requirements in

the same valve area

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of Efficient Overhead Spray bull Simple to retrofit existing spray hardware bull Can match precipitation rate of drip bull Simpler to troubleshoot than drip bull May provide better coverage for groundcover

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of Drip Systems bull Drip is the most efficient

irrigation delivery type

bull Reduces weed growth by targeted water application

bull Prevents runoff and erosion

bull Low precipitation rate

bull No trenching means less digging

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of In-Line Drip Emitters

bull Provide consistent precipitation rate throughout line

bull Less prone to clogging and damage than micro spray

bull Easy to install

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Filters

At the head At the valve

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Drip Retrofit Systems bull Replace existing pop-ups with

retrofit such as Rainbird R-1800

bull Use subsurface tubing with emitter valves not micro spray and 14rdquospaghetti lines

bull Cover with mulch

Step 4 Design Irrigation

In-line Drip

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Irrigation Plan bull Create an irrigation plan based on your completed planting

plan and hydrozones bull Select a category of irrigation (rotor drip etchellip) bull Prepare a materials list and fill in spaces on your legend

(components and quantity)

Step 4 Design Irrigation

What is a Controller Program

bull A set of instructions stored in the controller

bull Different irrigation schedules bull Irrigation days ndash how often bull Start times ndash at what time bull Water times ndash how long

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Water Efficient Control Equipment bull Smart Controllers bull Rain and ETo Sensors bull Moisture Sensors

Smart Controllers Moisture Sensors

Rain and ETo Sensors

How much water does your landscape need

hellip It depends

Step 4 Design Irrigation

bull Soil Texture bull Precipitation Rate bull Plant Demand

Irrigation Scheduling Internet BeWaterWisecom

Step 4 Design Irrigation

1 Prepare the site

bull Cut down tall weeds bull Remove woody or invasive plants bull (warm season turf) bull Flag sprinkler heads bull Soak the area with water

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

2 Edging Mounding amp Contouring

bull Make room for the mulch Cut lawn 12 inches away from concrete to 3rdquo below concrete level

bull Create mounds with removed sod by facing turf side down or discard removed sod

bull Grade as needed

Manual ldquoGrubbingrdquo Gas Powered

Sod Cutter

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

3 Ensure Irrigation of Trees and Large plants bull Add bubblers or drip irrigation if needed

In-line drip irrigation can be expanded as tree grows Bubbler Head Drip Irrigation

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

4 Plant Large Plants bull 5 gallon and larger

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

5 Add a weed barrier bull NOT weed cloth (except under rock) bull Newspaper or cardboard bull Overlap by 6-8 inches bull Cover all ground except where

there are plants

Paper amp Cardboard Weed Barrier Do NOT use weed cloth

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Notify your neighbors first

Weed Barrier Newspaper amp Cardboard

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

6 Layer bull 1-2rdquo of compost bull 4-5rdquo of Soil Building Mulch (tree trimmerrsquos chipped etc) bull Pull compost and mulch away from plant crowns and trunks

Timing bull Traditional Allow 3 - 5 months

for composting to complete process then plant

bull Fast Plant before completion by digging through layers

Sheet Mulching

(4rdquo+)

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

bull Rule of thumb for coverage 1 13 Cu Yd covers100 sf 4rdquo depth

Know your Turf Type to Effectively Remove

Turf Type Dormant Season

Active Season

Growth form

Seeds Common Types

Kill Method

Cool Season

Winter

Summer

Small tuffs

Dwarf Tall Fescue (common locally) Perennial Ryegrass Annual Ryegrass Blue Grass

Sheet Mulch

Warm Season

Winter Summer

Creeping Stolons

Bermuda grass Zoysia grass St Augustine Grass Kikuyu grass

Solarization or Chemical Followed by Sheet Mulching

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods bull Herbicides

bull Cannot be killed with Chemicals when dormant bull Spray herbicides when actively growing bull Repeat application

bull Non-toxic herbicide products

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods

bull Complete Sod Removal bull Sod goes to landfill

cannot be recycled

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Contouring for Dry Stream

Step 5 Implementation Contouring

Contouring Landscape Fabric First Cobbles Added

Completed

Step 5 Implementation Sequence

Do It Yourself or Professional Contractor What is right for you bull Tradeoff Cost vs Labor + Time bull Option Be the General Contractor yourself Installation or Repair bull California Landscape Contractors Association (CLCA)

httpwwwclcasandiegoorg bull Certified Irrigation Professional wwwIrrigationorg bull Contractors State License Board (CSLB)

httpwwwcslbcagovConsumers bull YouTube Instructional Videos

Step 6 Maintenance Irrigation

Irrigation Maintenance bull Adjust run time for season

bull 1 Winter bull 2 Fall amp Spring bull 3 Summer

bull Check for leaks and fix leaks promptly bull Flush drip systems and check filters to

reduce clogging bull Adjust sprayheads to prevent

overspray on hardscape

Step 6 Maintenance Plants

Plant Maintenance

bull Amend soil with compost and mulch regularly bull Remove weeds bull Monitor plant health bull Minimize the use of

non- organic chemicals bull Start with a hard spray

of water bull Use insecticidal soap

or other non-toxic pest killer

QUESTIONS

Apply for the WaterSmart Landscape Makeover Series

httplandscapemakeoverwatersmartsdorg Presentation Slides at httpwwwwatersmartsdorgprogramswatersmart-landscape-design-homeowners-workshop

  • Slide Number 1
  • San Diego County Water Authority
  • Slide Number 3
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  • Before
  • After
  • Personal Goals
  • Slide Number 11
  • Why Remove Turf
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • WaterSmart Landscapes
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Design Process Overview
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Implementation Overview
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Slide Number 38
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Water Uptake by Plant Roots
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Slide Number 48
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  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
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  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
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  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Observations
  • Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
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  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
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  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Find Your Sunset Western Zone
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Plant Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Anatomy of an Irrigation System
  • Slide Number 131
  • Sprays Low Pressure
  • Sprays High Pressure
  • Slide Number 134
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Page 61: WaterSmart Landscape DESIGN FOR HOMEOWNERS · WaterSmart Landscape . DESIGN FOR HOMEOWNERS . Brought to you by the San Diego County Water Authority . ... Case Study 1. After: Approximately

Design Capture Volume (LID) bull Formula for on-site Design Capture Volume (DCV) for Runoff Factors 85th

percentile 24 Hr Storm

bull DCV = C x d x A x (43560 SFacre x 112 inft) DCV = C x d x A x 3630 conversion from acres to SF and to CF

bull DCV = Design Capture Volume in cubic feet bull C = Runoff Factors

Impermeable 09 Semi- permeable 03 Landscape areas 01

bull d = 85th Percentile Storm average regional 06

bull A = Tributary area in acres bull 43560 SF X 112 is conversion to CF

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

First Flush Techniques bull Keep water on site bull Slow-Store-Spread-Sink

bull Slow down the speed of the flow bull Store in basins bull Spread over wider area bull Sink into healthy soil

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

First Flush Techniques Pitfalls amp Problems

bull Drainage must be at least

5 -10rsquo from buildings and hardscape

bull Expansive clay soil bull Poor percolation

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

First Flush Techniques Dry Stream

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

10rsquo from hardscape

First Flush Techniques Dry Stream

bull Dry Stream

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

bull 10rsquo minimum from hardscape bull Optional permeable landscape fabric beneath rock

First Flush Techniques Rain Barrel bull Install with Diverter to control

overflow bull Be sure to plan for overflow if

not tied to drainage system bull Check WaterSmartSDOrg for

current incentives

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

First Flush Techniques Infiltration Trench

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

10rsquo from hardscape

First Flush Techniques Dry Well

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

10rsquo from hardscape

First Flush Techniques bull What Volume is needed Convert Gallons into Cubic Feet 372 Gallons from 6 Inch Rain Event 372 Gallons 748 = 50 Cubic Feet Depth of Storage Area in Inches = CF of Water divide (SF of Storage Area divide 12) Be aware of setbacks from buildings and impediments such as tree roots

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Observations

Site Observations bull Starting point of a successful design bull Take photos bull Assess existing situation

1 LID Conditions 2 Structural Conditions 3 Design Considerations 4 Growing Conditions

Landscape design and other design areas

bull Similarities bull Same basic elements amp principles

bull Differences bull Three-dimensional bull Living bull Seasonal amp ever changing

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Aesthetics Balance Symmetrical Balance

both sides even or visually identical - a mirror image Formal

Asymmetrical Balance

different-sized elements balance one another by having equal visual weight Informal

SYMMETRICAL BALANCE

ASYMMETRICAL BALANCE

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Proportion

bull Relative size of objects within the composition Large tree can make a house appear smaller

bull Most SoCal homes are out of scale to their lots

Aesthetics Proportion

Plantings may grow out of scale

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Color Most powerful of art elements Establish harmony

bull Soothing low contrast monochromatic cool bull Energizing contrast complimentary warm

SECONDARY COLORS PRIMARY COLORS TERTIARY COLORS

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Color Simple Color Harmony

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Contrast bull Provides interest and impact bull Creates Focal Points and catches the eye bull Contrast plant textures values and colors

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Unity bull Provides cohesive calm bull Repeat plant selections throughout the plan

including both sides of driveway

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Curb Appeal Billboard Effect bull Groups or drifts of plants catch the moving eye bull High contrast bull Simple

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Curb Appeal Path to the door bull Direct line of sight

or visual cues bull Generous path

welcomes guests bull No over grown areas

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Curb Appeal Path to the door bull Direct line of sight

or visual cues bull Generous path

welcomes guests bull No over grown areas

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Plant Functions in Design Climate Mitigation

bull Tradeoffs bull Deciduous Evergreen bull View vs Temperature

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Euphorbia cotinifolia Caribbean Copper Plant

Plant Functions in Design Security bull Thorns as a

deterrent

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Plant Functions in Design Privacy

bull Screen ugly views or create privacy bull Pick a cultivar that doesnrsquot need frequent pruning

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Podocarpus macrophyllus maki Shubby Yew

Pittosporum tenufolium lsquoSilver Sheenrsquo

Explore Design as 2 parts

bull Shaping Spaces bull How will you use the space

bull space arrangement location of major elements bull Design in 3D bull Form follows Function

bull Planting design bull How the space is filled with plants for effective

design

Step 4 Design Functional Design

How will you use your space Is your space an Outdoor Room a Passageway or a Garden

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Outdoor Rooms bull Walls

bull Do NOT need to be solid to create sense of enclosure

bull Floor bull Flagstone DG mulch

or groundcover

bull Ceilings bull can be canopies or arbors

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Passageway bull Way-finding or easy to follow bull Open path for curb appeal bull ldquoPeek-a-viewrdquo for mystery

Step 4 Design Functional Design

View Garden bull Enjoy from a distance bull Treat as a canvas bull Include paths for maintenance amp strolling

Step 4 Design Functional Design

View Garden Borrowed Views

Step 4 Design Functional Design

View Garden Created Views

bull Use an accent feature to create a focal point

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Design in 3D Create vertical dimension with

bull Layered planting

Background 6rsquo+ Middleground 4rsquo+-

Foreground 0-12rdquo

for islands

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function bull How will the space be used

bull What activities will occur there bull Active Uses

cooking eating entertaining sports play pool pets food bull Passive Uses

resting meditation viewing bull Does the current layout ldquoworkrdquo or does it need to

change to be more functional bull Lose the bed lines

bull Donrsquot think of your planting bed as a separate area hellip plan the entire space

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Create a Functional Bubble Plan bull Think

bull How the space could be used NOT how it IS used

bull Will it be an outdoor room garden or pathway

bull Do you want add bull Seating areas bull Pathways through

planting ldquoislandsrdquo bull Meander through your

yardslope with a circular route

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Think outside the box

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Create a Functional Bubble Plan bull Think How the space could be used NOT how it IS used

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Is it an Outdoor Room

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

An Outdoor Room with a dry stream bed

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Is it a Passageway

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Is it a Garden

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape Create a Planting Area Bubble Plan

bull Show basic planting areas bull Locate planting heights of

bull High bull Medium bull Low

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape Complete your Functional Bubble Plan

bull Sketch circulation paths and gathering areas

bull Show planting areas and height Create your Hardscape Plan

bull Check hardscape in place and correct bull Add desired elements

Include bull Hardscape walkways drive walls

patios etc bull Fences and walls bull Elements fountains pots arbors

rocks etc bull Planting areas

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Creating Your Plant Palette bull How to Choose

bull What do you like bull Climate appropriate bull Place appropriate bull Does it fill a design function

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Climate Appropriate Plants Leaves are

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Leathery Small

Silvery Solar tracking

Climate Appropriate Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes Homeownerrsquos Guide and Notebook

bull Mediterranean bull Asian bull Tropical bull Contemporary bull Native bull Shade bull Groundcover options

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Mediterranean

CC BY 20 Karen Roe

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Lavender Rosemary

Olives

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Asian

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Iris douglasiana Dietes African Iris Nandina

Juniperus Juniper

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Tropical

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Lantana Alstroemeria

Strelitzia Bird of Paradise Euphorbia milii Crown of Thorns

Bromeliads

Plumeria

Bougainvillea Geraniums Bird of Paradise

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Contemporary

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Anigozanthos Kangaroo Paw Assorted Succulents

Fire Sticks Kalanchoe thyrisifolia Agave Attenuata

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

California Natives

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Heteromeles arbutifolia Toyon

Romneya coulteri Matilija Poppy

Epilobium California Fushia

Saliva clevelandii Cleveland Sage

A note about Natives hellip WaterSmart Plant Palettes

California Natives bull Adapted for our climate soils bull Provide habitat and attract wildlife

Native plants need

bull Little or no summer water bull Little or no fertilizer bull No pesticides bull Less maintenance

Some native plants are summer deciduous

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Shade Plants for Dry Areas (See Notebook)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Bromeliads Clivia Dianella variegata Schefflera arboricola variegata

Walkable Groundcover Options Dymondia margaretae (Silver Carpet)

Lippia nodiflora (Kurapia)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Flat Green Groundcover Options Fragaria chiloensis (Beach Strawberry)

Achillea millefolium (Yarrow)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Mature Size Plant Research the ldquoFinished Sizerdquo

Agave americana marginata

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Mature Size Plant Pick the right size cultivar for the right place

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Carissa macrocarpa Natal Plum Species lsquoBoxwood Beautyrsquo lsquoGreen Carpetrsquo

8rsquo x 8rsquo 2rsquo x 2rsquo 1rsquo ndash 1 frac12rsquo x 4rsquo

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Growing Conditions Exposure

bull Soil type bull Drainage

Full Shade Full Sun

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Water Requirements Water Use Landscape Coefficient of Landscape Species WUCOLS South Coastal South Inland

Plant Search httpucanredusitesWUCOLSPlant_Search_Instructions

Escondido Rancho Bernardo San Marcos Poway Lakeside Ramona

San Diego Chula Vista Del Mar La Jolla Carlsbad Oceanside Vista El Cajon

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant

WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant

Sunset Western Garden Book Specific Plant Info bull Water usage bull Mature Size bull Cultivars bull Growing conditions

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Find Your Sunset Western Zone Zone 24

bull Mild maritime climate mild winters cool summers rarely freezes

Zone 23 bull Warmer than Zone 24

usually frost-free Zone 21

bull A mix of maritime amp continental influence colder in winter

httpwwwsunsetcomgardenclimate-zonessunset-climate-zone-san-diego-area-00418000067314

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant Sunset Western Garden Book Specific Plant Info bull Water usage bull Mature Size bull Cultivars bull Growing requirements

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Explore Design as 2 parts Physical site design

bull How the space is arranged location of major elements

Planting design and placement bull How the space is filled with plants for effective design

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Putting It Together Size your plants bull Draw at Mature Size to match Bubble Diagram bull Avoid overplanting bull Allow room to grow bull Understand you may

need to edit and thin later

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Putting It Together Hydrozoning bull Group plants with like water needs together

according to irrigation zone bull Do not put water needy plants next to low-water

plants bull Research

bull Water Use Classification of Landscape Species (WUCOLS) rating

bull Plant palettes bull Sunset Western

Step 4 Design Plant Placement

Remember Drawing in Scale Accurate proportion using a standard measurement to represent one foot

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale bull Determine the mature size of the plant bull Use the mature size bull Find appropriate circle

on template

bull Example bull Bush is 3rsquo at maturity bull In 14 scale use 34rdquo

diameter circle

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale bull Pencil in the plants for your space bull At 14rdquo scale = 1rsquo- 0rdquo

bull 3rsquo diameter shrub drawn as 34rdquo diameter circle

bull 12rsquo canopy tree drawn as 3rdquo diameter circle

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Anatomy of an Irrigation System

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Pressure Test bull Use meter on last head on valve

bull Range should be between 25 psi and 40 psi

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Pressure Regulation

At the point of connection (POC) At the head At the valve

Sprays Low Pressure

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Donuts formed by poor coverage

Sprays High Pressure

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Misting

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Overhead or Drip

Choose Overhead Spray for bull Large areas of turf replacement ground cover

(ie dymondia Beach Strawberry etc) bull The existing overhead system has good existing

coverage Choose Drip for bull Small oddly shaped planting areas bull Mixing of plants with differing water requirements in

the same valve area

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of Efficient Overhead Spray bull Simple to retrofit existing spray hardware bull Can match precipitation rate of drip bull Simpler to troubleshoot than drip bull May provide better coverage for groundcover

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of Drip Systems bull Drip is the most efficient

irrigation delivery type

bull Reduces weed growth by targeted water application

bull Prevents runoff and erosion

bull Low precipitation rate

bull No trenching means less digging

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of In-Line Drip Emitters

bull Provide consistent precipitation rate throughout line

bull Less prone to clogging and damage than micro spray

bull Easy to install

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Filters

At the head At the valve

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Drip Retrofit Systems bull Replace existing pop-ups with

retrofit such as Rainbird R-1800

bull Use subsurface tubing with emitter valves not micro spray and 14rdquospaghetti lines

bull Cover with mulch

Step 4 Design Irrigation

In-line Drip

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Irrigation Plan bull Create an irrigation plan based on your completed planting

plan and hydrozones bull Select a category of irrigation (rotor drip etchellip) bull Prepare a materials list and fill in spaces on your legend

(components and quantity)

Step 4 Design Irrigation

What is a Controller Program

bull A set of instructions stored in the controller

bull Different irrigation schedules bull Irrigation days ndash how often bull Start times ndash at what time bull Water times ndash how long

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Water Efficient Control Equipment bull Smart Controllers bull Rain and ETo Sensors bull Moisture Sensors

Smart Controllers Moisture Sensors

Rain and ETo Sensors

How much water does your landscape need

hellip It depends

Step 4 Design Irrigation

bull Soil Texture bull Precipitation Rate bull Plant Demand

Irrigation Scheduling Internet BeWaterWisecom

Step 4 Design Irrigation

1 Prepare the site

bull Cut down tall weeds bull Remove woody or invasive plants bull (warm season turf) bull Flag sprinkler heads bull Soak the area with water

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

2 Edging Mounding amp Contouring

bull Make room for the mulch Cut lawn 12 inches away from concrete to 3rdquo below concrete level

bull Create mounds with removed sod by facing turf side down or discard removed sod

bull Grade as needed

Manual ldquoGrubbingrdquo Gas Powered

Sod Cutter

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

3 Ensure Irrigation of Trees and Large plants bull Add bubblers or drip irrigation if needed

In-line drip irrigation can be expanded as tree grows Bubbler Head Drip Irrigation

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

4 Plant Large Plants bull 5 gallon and larger

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

5 Add a weed barrier bull NOT weed cloth (except under rock) bull Newspaper or cardboard bull Overlap by 6-8 inches bull Cover all ground except where

there are plants

Paper amp Cardboard Weed Barrier Do NOT use weed cloth

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Notify your neighbors first

Weed Barrier Newspaper amp Cardboard

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

6 Layer bull 1-2rdquo of compost bull 4-5rdquo of Soil Building Mulch (tree trimmerrsquos chipped etc) bull Pull compost and mulch away from plant crowns and trunks

Timing bull Traditional Allow 3 - 5 months

for composting to complete process then plant

bull Fast Plant before completion by digging through layers

Sheet Mulching

(4rdquo+)

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

bull Rule of thumb for coverage 1 13 Cu Yd covers100 sf 4rdquo depth

Know your Turf Type to Effectively Remove

Turf Type Dormant Season

Active Season

Growth form

Seeds Common Types

Kill Method

Cool Season

Winter

Summer

Small tuffs

Dwarf Tall Fescue (common locally) Perennial Ryegrass Annual Ryegrass Blue Grass

Sheet Mulch

Warm Season

Winter Summer

Creeping Stolons

Bermuda grass Zoysia grass St Augustine Grass Kikuyu grass

Solarization or Chemical Followed by Sheet Mulching

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods bull Herbicides

bull Cannot be killed with Chemicals when dormant bull Spray herbicides when actively growing bull Repeat application

bull Non-toxic herbicide products

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods

bull Complete Sod Removal bull Sod goes to landfill

cannot be recycled

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Contouring for Dry Stream

Step 5 Implementation Contouring

Contouring Landscape Fabric First Cobbles Added

Completed

Step 5 Implementation Sequence

Do It Yourself or Professional Contractor What is right for you bull Tradeoff Cost vs Labor + Time bull Option Be the General Contractor yourself Installation or Repair bull California Landscape Contractors Association (CLCA)

httpwwwclcasandiegoorg bull Certified Irrigation Professional wwwIrrigationorg bull Contractors State License Board (CSLB)

httpwwwcslbcagovConsumers bull YouTube Instructional Videos

Step 6 Maintenance Irrigation

Irrigation Maintenance bull Adjust run time for season

bull 1 Winter bull 2 Fall amp Spring bull 3 Summer

bull Check for leaks and fix leaks promptly bull Flush drip systems and check filters to

reduce clogging bull Adjust sprayheads to prevent

overspray on hardscape

Step 6 Maintenance Plants

Plant Maintenance

bull Amend soil with compost and mulch regularly bull Remove weeds bull Monitor plant health bull Minimize the use of

non- organic chemicals bull Start with a hard spray

of water bull Use insecticidal soap

or other non-toxic pest killer

QUESTIONS

Apply for the WaterSmart Landscape Makeover Series

httplandscapemakeoverwatersmartsdorg Presentation Slides at httpwwwwatersmartsdorgprogramswatersmart-landscape-design-homeowners-workshop

  • Slide Number 1
  • San Diego County Water Authority
  • Slide Number 3
  • Slide Number 4
  • Slide Number 5
  • Slide Number 6
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  • Before
  • After
  • Personal Goals
  • Slide Number 11
  • Why Remove Turf
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • WaterSmart Landscapes
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Design Process Overview
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Implementation Overview
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Slide Number 38
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
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  • Water Uptake by Plant Roots
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
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  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
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  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
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  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
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  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Observations
  • Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
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  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
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  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
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  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Find Your Sunset Western Zone
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Plant Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
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  • Anatomy of an Irrigation System
  • Slide Number 131
  • Sprays Low Pressure
  • Sprays High Pressure
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Page 62: WaterSmart Landscape DESIGN FOR HOMEOWNERS · WaterSmart Landscape . DESIGN FOR HOMEOWNERS . Brought to you by the San Diego County Water Authority . ... Case Study 1. After: Approximately

First Flush Techniques bull Keep water on site bull Slow-Store-Spread-Sink

bull Slow down the speed of the flow bull Store in basins bull Spread over wider area bull Sink into healthy soil

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

First Flush Techniques Pitfalls amp Problems

bull Drainage must be at least

5 -10rsquo from buildings and hardscape

bull Expansive clay soil bull Poor percolation

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

First Flush Techniques Dry Stream

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

10rsquo from hardscape

First Flush Techniques Dry Stream

bull Dry Stream

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

bull 10rsquo minimum from hardscape bull Optional permeable landscape fabric beneath rock

First Flush Techniques Rain Barrel bull Install with Diverter to control

overflow bull Be sure to plan for overflow if

not tied to drainage system bull Check WaterSmartSDOrg for

current incentives

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

First Flush Techniques Infiltration Trench

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

10rsquo from hardscape

First Flush Techniques Dry Well

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

10rsquo from hardscape

First Flush Techniques bull What Volume is needed Convert Gallons into Cubic Feet 372 Gallons from 6 Inch Rain Event 372 Gallons 748 = 50 Cubic Feet Depth of Storage Area in Inches = CF of Water divide (SF of Storage Area divide 12) Be aware of setbacks from buildings and impediments such as tree roots

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Observations

Site Observations bull Starting point of a successful design bull Take photos bull Assess existing situation

1 LID Conditions 2 Structural Conditions 3 Design Considerations 4 Growing Conditions

Landscape design and other design areas

bull Similarities bull Same basic elements amp principles

bull Differences bull Three-dimensional bull Living bull Seasonal amp ever changing

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Aesthetics Balance Symmetrical Balance

both sides even or visually identical - a mirror image Formal

Asymmetrical Balance

different-sized elements balance one another by having equal visual weight Informal

SYMMETRICAL BALANCE

ASYMMETRICAL BALANCE

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Proportion

bull Relative size of objects within the composition Large tree can make a house appear smaller

bull Most SoCal homes are out of scale to their lots

Aesthetics Proportion

Plantings may grow out of scale

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Color Most powerful of art elements Establish harmony

bull Soothing low contrast monochromatic cool bull Energizing contrast complimentary warm

SECONDARY COLORS PRIMARY COLORS TERTIARY COLORS

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Color Simple Color Harmony

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Contrast bull Provides interest and impact bull Creates Focal Points and catches the eye bull Contrast plant textures values and colors

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Unity bull Provides cohesive calm bull Repeat plant selections throughout the plan

including both sides of driveway

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Curb Appeal Billboard Effect bull Groups or drifts of plants catch the moving eye bull High contrast bull Simple

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Curb Appeal Path to the door bull Direct line of sight

or visual cues bull Generous path

welcomes guests bull No over grown areas

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Curb Appeal Path to the door bull Direct line of sight

or visual cues bull Generous path

welcomes guests bull No over grown areas

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Plant Functions in Design Climate Mitigation

bull Tradeoffs bull Deciduous Evergreen bull View vs Temperature

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Euphorbia cotinifolia Caribbean Copper Plant

Plant Functions in Design Security bull Thorns as a

deterrent

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Plant Functions in Design Privacy

bull Screen ugly views or create privacy bull Pick a cultivar that doesnrsquot need frequent pruning

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Podocarpus macrophyllus maki Shubby Yew

Pittosporum tenufolium lsquoSilver Sheenrsquo

Explore Design as 2 parts

bull Shaping Spaces bull How will you use the space

bull space arrangement location of major elements bull Design in 3D bull Form follows Function

bull Planting design bull How the space is filled with plants for effective

design

Step 4 Design Functional Design

How will you use your space Is your space an Outdoor Room a Passageway or a Garden

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Outdoor Rooms bull Walls

bull Do NOT need to be solid to create sense of enclosure

bull Floor bull Flagstone DG mulch

or groundcover

bull Ceilings bull can be canopies or arbors

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Passageway bull Way-finding or easy to follow bull Open path for curb appeal bull ldquoPeek-a-viewrdquo for mystery

Step 4 Design Functional Design

View Garden bull Enjoy from a distance bull Treat as a canvas bull Include paths for maintenance amp strolling

Step 4 Design Functional Design

View Garden Borrowed Views

Step 4 Design Functional Design

View Garden Created Views

bull Use an accent feature to create a focal point

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Design in 3D Create vertical dimension with

bull Layered planting

Background 6rsquo+ Middleground 4rsquo+-

Foreground 0-12rdquo

for islands

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function bull How will the space be used

bull What activities will occur there bull Active Uses

cooking eating entertaining sports play pool pets food bull Passive Uses

resting meditation viewing bull Does the current layout ldquoworkrdquo or does it need to

change to be more functional bull Lose the bed lines

bull Donrsquot think of your planting bed as a separate area hellip plan the entire space

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Create a Functional Bubble Plan bull Think

bull How the space could be used NOT how it IS used

bull Will it be an outdoor room garden or pathway

bull Do you want add bull Seating areas bull Pathways through

planting ldquoislandsrdquo bull Meander through your

yardslope with a circular route

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Think outside the box

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Create a Functional Bubble Plan bull Think How the space could be used NOT how it IS used

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Is it an Outdoor Room

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

An Outdoor Room with a dry stream bed

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Is it a Passageway

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Is it a Garden

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape Create a Planting Area Bubble Plan

bull Show basic planting areas bull Locate planting heights of

bull High bull Medium bull Low

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape Complete your Functional Bubble Plan

bull Sketch circulation paths and gathering areas

bull Show planting areas and height Create your Hardscape Plan

bull Check hardscape in place and correct bull Add desired elements

Include bull Hardscape walkways drive walls

patios etc bull Fences and walls bull Elements fountains pots arbors

rocks etc bull Planting areas

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Creating Your Plant Palette bull How to Choose

bull What do you like bull Climate appropriate bull Place appropriate bull Does it fill a design function

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Climate Appropriate Plants Leaves are

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Leathery Small

Silvery Solar tracking

Climate Appropriate Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes Homeownerrsquos Guide and Notebook

bull Mediterranean bull Asian bull Tropical bull Contemporary bull Native bull Shade bull Groundcover options

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Mediterranean

CC BY 20 Karen Roe

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Lavender Rosemary

Olives

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Asian

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Iris douglasiana Dietes African Iris Nandina

Juniperus Juniper

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Tropical

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Lantana Alstroemeria

Strelitzia Bird of Paradise Euphorbia milii Crown of Thorns

Bromeliads

Plumeria

Bougainvillea Geraniums Bird of Paradise

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Contemporary

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Anigozanthos Kangaroo Paw Assorted Succulents

Fire Sticks Kalanchoe thyrisifolia Agave Attenuata

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

California Natives

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Heteromeles arbutifolia Toyon

Romneya coulteri Matilija Poppy

Epilobium California Fushia

Saliva clevelandii Cleveland Sage

A note about Natives hellip WaterSmart Plant Palettes

California Natives bull Adapted for our climate soils bull Provide habitat and attract wildlife

Native plants need

bull Little or no summer water bull Little or no fertilizer bull No pesticides bull Less maintenance

Some native plants are summer deciduous

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Shade Plants for Dry Areas (See Notebook)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Bromeliads Clivia Dianella variegata Schefflera arboricola variegata

Walkable Groundcover Options Dymondia margaretae (Silver Carpet)

Lippia nodiflora (Kurapia)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Flat Green Groundcover Options Fragaria chiloensis (Beach Strawberry)

Achillea millefolium (Yarrow)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Mature Size Plant Research the ldquoFinished Sizerdquo

Agave americana marginata

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Mature Size Plant Pick the right size cultivar for the right place

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Carissa macrocarpa Natal Plum Species lsquoBoxwood Beautyrsquo lsquoGreen Carpetrsquo

8rsquo x 8rsquo 2rsquo x 2rsquo 1rsquo ndash 1 frac12rsquo x 4rsquo

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Growing Conditions Exposure

bull Soil type bull Drainage

Full Shade Full Sun

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Water Requirements Water Use Landscape Coefficient of Landscape Species WUCOLS South Coastal South Inland

Plant Search httpucanredusitesWUCOLSPlant_Search_Instructions

Escondido Rancho Bernardo San Marcos Poway Lakeside Ramona

San Diego Chula Vista Del Mar La Jolla Carlsbad Oceanside Vista El Cajon

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant

WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant

Sunset Western Garden Book Specific Plant Info bull Water usage bull Mature Size bull Cultivars bull Growing conditions

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Find Your Sunset Western Zone Zone 24

bull Mild maritime climate mild winters cool summers rarely freezes

Zone 23 bull Warmer than Zone 24

usually frost-free Zone 21

bull A mix of maritime amp continental influence colder in winter

httpwwwsunsetcomgardenclimate-zonessunset-climate-zone-san-diego-area-00418000067314

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant Sunset Western Garden Book Specific Plant Info bull Water usage bull Mature Size bull Cultivars bull Growing requirements

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Explore Design as 2 parts Physical site design

bull How the space is arranged location of major elements

Planting design and placement bull How the space is filled with plants for effective design

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Putting It Together Size your plants bull Draw at Mature Size to match Bubble Diagram bull Avoid overplanting bull Allow room to grow bull Understand you may

need to edit and thin later

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Putting It Together Hydrozoning bull Group plants with like water needs together

according to irrigation zone bull Do not put water needy plants next to low-water

plants bull Research

bull Water Use Classification of Landscape Species (WUCOLS) rating

bull Plant palettes bull Sunset Western

Step 4 Design Plant Placement

Remember Drawing in Scale Accurate proportion using a standard measurement to represent one foot

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale bull Determine the mature size of the plant bull Use the mature size bull Find appropriate circle

on template

bull Example bull Bush is 3rsquo at maturity bull In 14 scale use 34rdquo

diameter circle

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale bull Pencil in the plants for your space bull At 14rdquo scale = 1rsquo- 0rdquo

bull 3rsquo diameter shrub drawn as 34rdquo diameter circle

bull 12rsquo canopy tree drawn as 3rdquo diameter circle

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Anatomy of an Irrigation System

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Pressure Test bull Use meter on last head on valve

bull Range should be between 25 psi and 40 psi

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Pressure Regulation

At the point of connection (POC) At the head At the valve

Sprays Low Pressure

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Donuts formed by poor coverage

Sprays High Pressure

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Misting

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Overhead or Drip

Choose Overhead Spray for bull Large areas of turf replacement ground cover

(ie dymondia Beach Strawberry etc) bull The existing overhead system has good existing

coverage Choose Drip for bull Small oddly shaped planting areas bull Mixing of plants with differing water requirements in

the same valve area

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of Efficient Overhead Spray bull Simple to retrofit existing spray hardware bull Can match precipitation rate of drip bull Simpler to troubleshoot than drip bull May provide better coverage for groundcover

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of Drip Systems bull Drip is the most efficient

irrigation delivery type

bull Reduces weed growth by targeted water application

bull Prevents runoff and erosion

bull Low precipitation rate

bull No trenching means less digging

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of In-Line Drip Emitters

bull Provide consistent precipitation rate throughout line

bull Less prone to clogging and damage than micro spray

bull Easy to install

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Filters

At the head At the valve

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Drip Retrofit Systems bull Replace existing pop-ups with

retrofit such as Rainbird R-1800

bull Use subsurface tubing with emitter valves not micro spray and 14rdquospaghetti lines

bull Cover with mulch

Step 4 Design Irrigation

In-line Drip

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Irrigation Plan bull Create an irrigation plan based on your completed planting

plan and hydrozones bull Select a category of irrigation (rotor drip etchellip) bull Prepare a materials list and fill in spaces on your legend

(components and quantity)

Step 4 Design Irrigation

What is a Controller Program

bull A set of instructions stored in the controller

bull Different irrigation schedules bull Irrigation days ndash how often bull Start times ndash at what time bull Water times ndash how long

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Water Efficient Control Equipment bull Smart Controllers bull Rain and ETo Sensors bull Moisture Sensors

Smart Controllers Moisture Sensors

Rain and ETo Sensors

How much water does your landscape need

hellip It depends

Step 4 Design Irrigation

bull Soil Texture bull Precipitation Rate bull Plant Demand

Irrigation Scheduling Internet BeWaterWisecom

Step 4 Design Irrigation

1 Prepare the site

bull Cut down tall weeds bull Remove woody or invasive plants bull (warm season turf) bull Flag sprinkler heads bull Soak the area with water

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

2 Edging Mounding amp Contouring

bull Make room for the mulch Cut lawn 12 inches away from concrete to 3rdquo below concrete level

bull Create mounds with removed sod by facing turf side down or discard removed sod

bull Grade as needed

Manual ldquoGrubbingrdquo Gas Powered

Sod Cutter

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

3 Ensure Irrigation of Trees and Large plants bull Add bubblers or drip irrigation if needed

In-line drip irrigation can be expanded as tree grows Bubbler Head Drip Irrigation

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

4 Plant Large Plants bull 5 gallon and larger

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

5 Add a weed barrier bull NOT weed cloth (except under rock) bull Newspaper or cardboard bull Overlap by 6-8 inches bull Cover all ground except where

there are plants

Paper amp Cardboard Weed Barrier Do NOT use weed cloth

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Notify your neighbors first

Weed Barrier Newspaper amp Cardboard

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

6 Layer bull 1-2rdquo of compost bull 4-5rdquo of Soil Building Mulch (tree trimmerrsquos chipped etc) bull Pull compost and mulch away from plant crowns and trunks

Timing bull Traditional Allow 3 - 5 months

for composting to complete process then plant

bull Fast Plant before completion by digging through layers

Sheet Mulching

(4rdquo+)

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

bull Rule of thumb for coverage 1 13 Cu Yd covers100 sf 4rdquo depth

Know your Turf Type to Effectively Remove

Turf Type Dormant Season

Active Season

Growth form

Seeds Common Types

Kill Method

Cool Season

Winter

Summer

Small tuffs

Dwarf Tall Fescue (common locally) Perennial Ryegrass Annual Ryegrass Blue Grass

Sheet Mulch

Warm Season

Winter Summer

Creeping Stolons

Bermuda grass Zoysia grass St Augustine Grass Kikuyu grass

Solarization or Chemical Followed by Sheet Mulching

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods bull Herbicides

bull Cannot be killed with Chemicals when dormant bull Spray herbicides when actively growing bull Repeat application

bull Non-toxic herbicide products

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods

bull Complete Sod Removal bull Sod goes to landfill

cannot be recycled

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Contouring for Dry Stream

Step 5 Implementation Contouring

Contouring Landscape Fabric First Cobbles Added

Completed

Step 5 Implementation Sequence

Do It Yourself or Professional Contractor What is right for you bull Tradeoff Cost vs Labor + Time bull Option Be the General Contractor yourself Installation or Repair bull California Landscape Contractors Association (CLCA)

httpwwwclcasandiegoorg bull Certified Irrigation Professional wwwIrrigationorg bull Contractors State License Board (CSLB)

httpwwwcslbcagovConsumers bull YouTube Instructional Videos

Step 6 Maintenance Irrigation

Irrigation Maintenance bull Adjust run time for season

bull 1 Winter bull 2 Fall amp Spring bull 3 Summer

bull Check for leaks and fix leaks promptly bull Flush drip systems and check filters to

reduce clogging bull Adjust sprayheads to prevent

overspray on hardscape

Step 6 Maintenance Plants

Plant Maintenance

bull Amend soil with compost and mulch regularly bull Remove weeds bull Monitor plant health bull Minimize the use of

non- organic chemicals bull Start with a hard spray

of water bull Use insecticidal soap

or other non-toxic pest killer

QUESTIONS

Apply for the WaterSmart Landscape Makeover Series

httplandscapemakeoverwatersmartsdorg Presentation Slides at httpwwwwatersmartsdorgprogramswatersmart-landscape-design-homeowners-workshop

  • Slide Number 1
  • San Diego County Water Authority
  • Slide Number 3
  • Slide Number 4
  • Slide Number 5
  • Slide Number 6
  • Slide Number 7
  • Before
  • After
  • Personal Goals
  • Slide Number 11
  • Why Remove Turf
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • WaterSmart Landscapes
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Design Process Overview
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Implementation Overview
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Slide Number 38
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Water Uptake by Plant Roots
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Slide Number 48
  • Slide Number 49
  • Slide Number 50
  • Slide Number 51
  • Slide Number 52
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Observations
  • Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
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  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
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  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Find Your Sunset Western Zone
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Plant Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
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  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Anatomy of an Irrigation System
  • Slide Number 131
  • Sprays Low Pressure
  • Sprays High Pressure
  • Slide Number 134
  • Slide Number 135
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First Flush Techniques Pitfalls amp Problems

bull Drainage must be at least

5 -10rsquo from buildings and hardscape

bull Expansive clay soil bull Poor percolation

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

First Flush Techniques Dry Stream

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

10rsquo from hardscape

First Flush Techniques Dry Stream

bull Dry Stream

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

bull 10rsquo minimum from hardscape bull Optional permeable landscape fabric beneath rock

First Flush Techniques Rain Barrel bull Install with Diverter to control

overflow bull Be sure to plan for overflow if

not tied to drainage system bull Check WaterSmartSDOrg for

current incentives

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

First Flush Techniques Infiltration Trench

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

10rsquo from hardscape

First Flush Techniques Dry Well

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

10rsquo from hardscape

First Flush Techniques bull What Volume is needed Convert Gallons into Cubic Feet 372 Gallons from 6 Inch Rain Event 372 Gallons 748 = 50 Cubic Feet Depth of Storage Area in Inches = CF of Water divide (SF of Storage Area divide 12) Be aware of setbacks from buildings and impediments such as tree roots

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Observations

Site Observations bull Starting point of a successful design bull Take photos bull Assess existing situation

1 LID Conditions 2 Structural Conditions 3 Design Considerations 4 Growing Conditions

Landscape design and other design areas

bull Similarities bull Same basic elements amp principles

bull Differences bull Three-dimensional bull Living bull Seasonal amp ever changing

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Aesthetics Balance Symmetrical Balance

both sides even or visually identical - a mirror image Formal

Asymmetrical Balance

different-sized elements balance one another by having equal visual weight Informal

SYMMETRICAL BALANCE

ASYMMETRICAL BALANCE

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Proportion

bull Relative size of objects within the composition Large tree can make a house appear smaller

bull Most SoCal homes are out of scale to their lots

Aesthetics Proportion

Plantings may grow out of scale

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Color Most powerful of art elements Establish harmony

bull Soothing low contrast monochromatic cool bull Energizing contrast complimentary warm

SECONDARY COLORS PRIMARY COLORS TERTIARY COLORS

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Color Simple Color Harmony

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Contrast bull Provides interest and impact bull Creates Focal Points and catches the eye bull Contrast plant textures values and colors

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Unity bull Provides cohesive calm bull Repeat plant selections throughout the plan

including both sides of driveway

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Curb Appeal Billboard Effect bull Groups or drifts of plants catch the moving eye bull High contrast bull Simple

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Curb Appeal Path to the door bull Direct line of sight

or visual cues bull Generous path

welcomes guests bull No over grown areas

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Curb Appeal Path to the door bull Direct line of sight

or visual cues bull Generous path

welcomes guests bull No over grown areas

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Plant Functions in Design Climate Mitigation

bull Tradeoffs bull Deciduous Evergreen bull View vs Temperature

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Euphorbia cotinifolia Caribbean Copper Plant

Plant Functions in Design Security bull Thorns as a

deterrent

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Plant Functions in Design Privacy

bull Screen ugly views or create privacy bull Pick a cultivar that doesnrsquot need frequent pruning

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Podocarpus macrophyllus maki Shubby Yew

Pittosporum tenufolium lsquoSilver Sheenrsquo

Explore Design as 2 parts

bull Shaping Spaces bull How will you use the space

bull space arrangement location of major elements bull Design in 3D bull Form follows Function

bull Planting design bull How the space is filled with plants for effective

design

Step 4 Design Functional Design

How will you use your space Is your space an Outdoor Room a Passageway or a Garden

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Outdoor Rooms bull Walls

bull Do NOT need to be solid to create sense of enclosure

bull Floor bull Flagstone DG mulch

or groundcover

bull Ceilings bull can be canopies or arbors

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Passageway bull Way-finding or easy to follow bull Open path for curb appeal bull ldquoPeek-a-viewrdquo for mystery

Step 4 Design Functional Design

View Garden bull Enjoy from a distance bull Treat as a canvas bull Include paths for maintenance amp strolling

Step 4 Design Functional Design

View Garden Borrowed Views

Step 4 Design Functional Design

View Garden Created Views

bull Use an accent feature to create a focal point

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Design in 3D Create vertical dimension with

bull Layered planting

Background 6rsquo+ Middleground 4rsquo+-

Foreground 0-12rdquo

for islands

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function bull How will the space be used

bull What activities will occur there bull Active Uses

cooking eating entertaining sports play pool pets food bull Passive Uses

resting meditation viewing bull Does the current layout ldquoworkrdquo or does it need to

change to be more functional bull Lose the bed lines

bull Donrsquot think of your planting bed as a separate area hellip plan the entire space

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Create a Functional Bubble Plan bull Think

bull How the space could be used NOT how it IS used

bull Will it be an outdoor room garden or pathway

bull Do you want add bull Seating areas bull Pathways through

planting ldquoislandsrdquo bull Meander through your

yardslope with a circular route

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Think outside the box

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Create a Functional Bubble Plan bull Think How the space could be used NOT how it IS used

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Is it an Outdoor Room

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

An Outdoor Room with a dry stream bed

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Is it a Passageway

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Is it a Garden

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape Create a Planting Area Bubble Plan

bull Show basic planting areas bull Locate planting heights of

bull High bull Medium bull Low

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape Complete your Functional Bubble Plan

bull Sketch circulation paths and gathering areas

bull Show planting areas and height Create your Hardscape Plan

bull Check hardscape in place and correct bull Add desired elements

Include bull Hardscape walkways drive walls

patios etc bull Fences and walls bull Elements fountains pots arbors

rocks etc bull Planting areas

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Creating Your Plant Palette bull How to Choose

bull What do you like bull Climate appropriate bull Place appropriate bull Does it fill a design function

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Climate Appropriate Plants Leaves are

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Leathery Small

Silvery Solar tracking

Climate Appropriate Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes Homeownerrsquos Guide and Notebook

bull Mediterranean bull Asian bull Tropical bull Contemporary bull Native bull Shade bull Groundcover options

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Mediterranean

CC BY 20 Karen Roe

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Lavender Rosemary

Olives

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Asian

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Iris douglasiana Dietes African Iris Nandina

Juniperus Juniper

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Tropical

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Lantana Alstroemeria

Strelitzia Bird of Paradise Euphorbia milii Crown of Thorns

Bromeliads

Plumeria

Bougainvillea Geraniums Bird of Paradise

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Contemporary

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Anigozanthos Kangaroo Paw Assorted Succulents

Fire Sticks Kalanchoe thyrisifolia Agave Attenuata

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

California Natives

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Heteromeles arbutifolia Toyon

Romneya coulteri Matilija Poppy

Epilobium California Fushia

Saliva clevelandii Cleveland Sage

A note about Natives hellip WaterSmart Plant Palettes

California Natives bull Adapted for our climate soils bull Provide habitat and attract wildlife

Native plants need

bull Little or no summer water bull Little or no fertilizer bull No pesticides bull Less maintenance

Some native plants are summer deciduous

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Shade Plants for Dry Areas (See Notebook)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Bromeliads Clivia Dianella variegata Schefflera arboricola variegata

Walkable Groundcover Options Dymondia margaretae (Silver Carpet)

Lippia nodiflora (Kurapia)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Flat Green Groundcover Options Fragaria chiloensis (Beach Strawberry)

Achillea millefolium (Yarrow)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Mature Size Plant Research the ldquoFinished Sizerdquo

Agave americana marginata

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Mature Size Plant Pick the right size cultivar for the right place

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Carissa macrocarpa Natal Plum Species lsquoBoxwood Beautyrsquo lsquoGreen Carpetrsquo

8rsquo x 8rsquo 2rsquo x 2rsquo 1rsquo ndash 1 frac12rsquo x 4rsquo

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Growing Conditions Exposure

bull Soil type bull Drainage

Full Shade Full Sun

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Water Requirements Water Use Landscape Coefficient of Landscape Species WUCOLS South Coastal South Inland

Plant Search httpucanredusitesWUCOLSPlant_Search_Instructions

Escondido Rancho Bernardo San Marcos Poway Lakeside Ramona

San Diego Chula Vista Del Mar La Jolla Carlsbad Oceanside Vista El Cajon

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant

WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant

Sunset Western Garden Book Specific Plant Info bull Water usage bull Mature Size bull Cultivars bull Growing conditions

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Find Your Sunset Western Zone Zone 24

bull Mild maritime climate mild winters cool summers rarely freezes

Zone 23 bull Warmer than Zone 24

usually frost-free Zone 21

bull A mix of maritime amp continental influence colder in winter

httpwwwsunsetcomgardenclimate-zonessunset-climate-zone-san-diego-area-00418000067314

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant Sunset Western Garden Book Specific Plant Info bull Water usage bull Mature Size bull Cultivars bull Growing requirements

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Explore Design as 2 parts Physical site design

bull How the space is arranged location of major elements

Planting design and placement bull How the space is filled with plants for effective design

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Putting It Together Size your plants bull Draw at Mature Size to match Bubble Diagram bull Avoid overplanting bull Allow room to grow bull Understand you may

need to edit and thin later

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Putting It Together Hydrozoning bull Group plants with like water needs together

according to irrigation zone bull Do not put water needy plants next to low-water

plants bull Research

bull Water Use Classification of Landscape Species (WUCOLS) rating

bull Plant palettes bull Sunset Western

Step 4 Design Plant Placement

Remember Drawing in Scale Accurate proportion using a standard measurement to represent one foot

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale bull Determine the mature size of the plant bull Use the mature size bull Find appropriate circle

on template

bull Example bull Bush is 3rsquo at maturity bull In 14 scale use 34rdquo

diameter circle

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale bull Pencil in the plants for your space bull At 14rdquo scale = 1rsquo- 0rdquo

bull 3rsquo diameter shrub drawn as 34rdquo diameter circle

bull 12rsquo canopy tree drawn as 3rdquo diameter circle

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Anatomy of an Irrigation System

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Pressure Test bull Use meter on last head on valve

bull Range should be between 25 psi and 40 psi

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Pressure Regulation

At the point of connection (POC) At the head At the valve

Sprays Low Pressure

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Donuts formed by poor coverage

Sprays High Pressure

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Misting

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Overhead or Drip

Choose Overhead Spray for bull Large areas of turf replacement ground cover

(ie dymondia Beach Strawberry etc) bull The existing overhead system has good existing

coverage Choose Drip for bull Small oddly shaped planting areas bull Mixing of plants with differing water requirements in

the same valve area

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of Efficient Overhead Spray bull Simple to retrofit existing spray hardware bull Can match precipitation rate of drip bull Simpler to troubleshoot than drip bull May provide better coverage for groundcover

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of Drip Systems bull Drip is the most efficient

irrigation delivery type

bull Reduces weed growth by targeted water application

bull Prevents runoff and erosion

bull Low precipitation rate

bull No trenching means less digging

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of In-Line Drip Emitters

bull Provide consistent precipitation rate throughout line

bull Less prone to clogging and damage than micro spray

bull Easy to install

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Filters

At the head At the valve

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Drip Retrofit Systems bull Replace existing pop-ups with

retrofit such as Rainbird R-1800

bull Use subsurface tubing with emitter valves not micro spray and 14rdquospaghetti lines

bull Cover with mulch

Step 4 Design Irrigation

In-line Drip

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Irrigation Plan bull Create an irrigation plan based on your completed planting

plan and hydrozones bull Select a category of irrigation (rotor drip etchellip) bull Prepare a materials list and fill in spaces on your legend

(components and quantity)

Step 4 Design Irrigation

What is a Controller Program

bull A set of instructions stored in the controller

bull Different irrigation schedules bull Irrigation days ndash how often bull Start times ndash at what time bull Water times ndash how long

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Water Efficient Control Equipment bull Smart Controllers bull Rain and ETo Sensors bull Moisture Sensors

Smart Controllers Moisture Sensors

Rain and ETo Sensors

How much water does your landscape need

hellip It depends

Step 4 Design Irrigation

bull Soil Texture bull Precipitation Rate bull Plant Demand

Irrigation Scheduling Internet BeWaterWisecom

Step 4 Design Irrigation

1 Prepare the site

bull Cut down tall weeds bull Remove woody or invasive plants bull (warm season turf) bull Flag sprinkler heads bull Soak the area with water

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

2 Edging Mounding amp Contouring

bull Make room for the mulch Cut lawn 12 inches away from concrete to 3rdquo below concrete level

bull Create mounds with removed sod by facing turf side down or discard removed sod

bull Grade as needed

Manual ldquoGrubbingrdquo Gas Powered

Sod Cutter

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

3 Ensure Irrigation of Trees and Large plants bull Add bubblers or drip irrigation if needed

In-line drip irrigation can be expanded as tree grows Bubbler Head Drip Irrigation

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

4 Plant Large Plants bull 5 gallon and larger

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

5 Add a weed barrier bull NOT weed cloth (except under rock) bull Newspaper or cardboard bull Overlap by 6-8 inches bull Cover all ground except where

there are plants

Paper amp Cardboard Weed Barrier Do NOT use weed cloth

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Notify your neighbors first

Weed Barrier Newspaper amp Cardboard

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

6 Layer bull 1-2rdquo of compost bull 4-5rdquo of Soil Building Mulch (tree trimmerrsquos chipped etc) bull Pull compost and mulch away from plant crowns and trunks

Timing bull Traditional Allow 3 - 5 months

for composting to complete process then plant

bull Fast Plant before completion by digging through layers

Sheet Mulching

(4rdquo+)

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

bull Rule of thumb for coverage 1 13 Cu Yd covers100 sf 4rdquo depth

Know your Turf Type to Effectively Remove

Turf Type Dormant Season

Active Season

Growth form

Seeds Common Types

Kill Method

Cool Season

Winter

Summer

Small tuffs

Dwarf Tall Fescue (common locally) Perennial Ryegrass Annual Ryegrass Blue Grass

Sheet Mulch

Warm Season

Winter Summer

Creeping Stolons

Bermuda grass Zoysia grass St Augustine Grass Kikuyu grass

Solarization or Chemical Followed by Sheet Mulching

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods bull Herbicides

bull Cannot be killed with Chemicals when dormant bull Spray herbicides when actively growing bull Repeat application

bull Non-toxic herbicide products

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods

bull Complete Sod Removal bull Sod goes to landfill

cannot be recycled

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Contouring for Dry Stream

Step 5 Implementation Contouring

Contouring Landscape Fabric First Cobbles Added

Completed

Step 5 Implementation Sequence

Do It Yourself or Professional Contractor What is right for you bull Tradeoff Cost vs Labor + Time bull Option Be the General Contractor yourself Installation or Repair bull California Landscape Contractors Association (CLCA)

httpwwwclcasandiegoorg bull Certified Irrigation Professional wwwIrrigationorg bull Contractors State License Board (CSLB)

httpwwwcslbcagovConsumers bull YouTube Instructional Videos

Step 6 Maintenance Irrigation

Irrigation Maintenance bull Adjust run time for season

bull 1 Winter bull 2 Fall amp Spring bull 3 Summer

bull Check for leaks and fix leaks promptly bull Flush drip systems and check filters to

reduce clogging bull Adjust sprayheads to prevent

overspray on hardscape

Step 6 Maintenance Plants

Plant Maintenance

bull Amend soil with compost and mulch regularly bull Remove weeds bull Monitor plant health bull Minimize the use of

non- organic chemicals bull Start with a hard spray

of water bull Use insecticidal soap

or other non-toxic pest killer

QUESTIONS

Apply for the WaterSmart Landscape Makeover Series

httplandscapemakeoverwatersmartsdorg Presentation Slides at httpwwwwatersmartsdorgprogramswatersmart-landscape-design-homeowners-workshop

  • Slide Number 1
  • San Diego County Water Authority
  • Slide Number 3
  • Slide Number 4
  • Slide Number 5
  • Slide Number 6
  • Slide Number 7
  • Before
  • After
  • Personal Goals
  • Slide Number 11
  • Why Remove Turf
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • WaterSmart Landscapes
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Design Process Overview
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Implementation Overview
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Slide Number 38
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Water Uptake by Plant Roots
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Slide Number 48
  • Slide Number 49
  • Slide Number 50
  • Slide Number 51
  • Slide Number 52
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Observations
  • Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
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  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
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  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
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  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Find Your Sunset Western Zone
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Plant Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Anatomy of an Irrigation System
  • Slide Number 131
  • Sprays Low Pressure
  • Sprays High Pressure
  • Slide Number 134
  • Slide Number 135
  • Slide Number 136
  • Slide Number 137
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First Flush Techniques Dry Stream

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

10rsquo from hardscape

First Flush Techniques Dry Stream

bull Dry Stream

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

bull 10rsquo minimum from hardscape bull Optional permeable landscape fabric beneath rock

First Flush Techniques Rain Barrel bull Install with Diverter to control

overflow bull Be sure to plan for overflow if

not tied to drainage system bull Check WaterSmartSDOrg for

current incentives

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

First Flush Techniques Infiltration Trench

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

10rsquo from hardscape

First Flush Techniques Dry Well

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

10rsquo from hardscape

First Flush Techniques bull What Volume is needed Convert Gallons into Cubic Feet 372 Gallons from 6 Inch Rain Event 372 Gallons 748 = 50 Cubic Feet Depth of Storage Area in Inches = CF of Water divide (SF of Storage Area divide 12) Be aware of setbacks from buildings and impediments such as tree roots

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Observations

Site Observations bull Starting point of a successful design bull Take photos bull Assess existing situation

1 LID Conditions 2 Structural Conditions 3 Design Considerations 4 Growing Conditions

Landscape design and other design areas

bull Similarities bull Same basic elements amp principles

bull Differences bull Three-dimensional bull Living bull Seasonal amp ever changing

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Aesthetics Balance Symmetrical Balance

both sides even or visually identical - a mirror image Formal

Asymmetrical Balance

different-sized elements balance one another by having equal visual weight Informal

SYMMETRICAL BALANCE

ASYMMETRICAL BALANCE

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Proportion

bull Relative size of objects within the composition Large tree can make a house appear smaller

bull Most SoCal homes are out of scale to their lots

Aesthetics Proportion

Plantings may grow out of scale

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Color Most powerful of art elements Establish harmony

bull Soothing low contrast monochromatic cool bull Energizing contrast complimentary warm

SECONDARY COLORS PRIMARY COLORS TERTIARY COLORS

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Color Simple Color Harmony

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Contrast bull Provides interest and impact bull Creates Focal Points and catches the eye bull Contrast plant textures values and colors

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Unity bull Provides cohesive calm bull Repeat plant selections throughout the plan

including both sides of driveway

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Curb Appeal Billboard Effect bull Groups or drifts of plants catch the moving eye bull High contrast bull Simple

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Curb Appeal Path to the door bull Direct line of sight

or visual cues bull Generous path

welcomes guests bull No over grown areas

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Curb Appeal Path to the door bull Direct line of sight

or visual cues bull Generous path

welcomes guests bull No over grown areas

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Plant Functions in Design Climate Mitigation

bull Tradeoffs bull Deciduous Evergreen bull View vs Temperature

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Euphorbia cotinifolia Caribbean Copper Plant

Plant Functions in Design Security bull Thorns as a

deterrent

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Plant Functions in Design Privacy

bull Screen ugly views or create privacy bull Pick a cultivar that doesnrsquot need frequent pruning

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Podocarpus macrophyllus maki Shubby Yew

Pittosporum tenufolium lsquoSilver Sheenrsquo

Explore Design as 2 parts

bull Shaping Spaces bull How will you use the space

bull space arrangement location of major elements bull Design in 3D bull Form follows Function

bull Planting design bull How the space is filled with plants for effective

design

Step 4 Design Functional Design

How will you use your space Is your space an Outdoor Room a Passageway or a Garden

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Outdoor Rooms bull Walls

bull Do NOT need to be solid to create sense of enclosure

bull Floor bull Flagstone DG mulch

or groundcover

bull Ceilings bull can be canopies or arbors

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Passageway bull Way-finding or easy to follow bull Open path for curb appeal bull ldquoPeek-a-viewrdquo for mystery

Step 4 Design Functional Design

View Garden bull Enjoy from a distance bull Treat as a canvas bull Include paths for maintenance amp strolling

Step 4 Design Functional Design

View Garden Borrowed Views

Step 4 Design Functional Design

View Garden Created Views

bull Use an accent feature to create a focal point

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Design in 3D Create vertical dimension with

bull Layered planting

Background 6rsquo+ Middleground 4rsquo+-

Foreground 0-12rdquo

for islands

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function bull How will the space be used

bull What activities will occur there bull Active Uses

cooking eating entertaining sports play pool pets food bull Passive Uses

resting meditation viewing bull Does the current layout ldquoworkrdquo or does it need to

change to be more functional bull Lose the bed lines

bull Donrsquot think of your planting bed as a separate area hellip plan the entire space

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Create a Functional Bubble Plan bull Think

bull How the space could be used NOT how it IS used

bull Will it be an outdoor room garden or pathway

bull Do you want add bull Seating areas bull Pathways through

planting ldquoislandsrdquo bull Meander through your

yardslope with a circular route

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Think outside the box

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Create a Functional Bubble Plan bull Think How the space could be used NOT how it IS used

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Is it an Outdoor Room

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

An Outdoor Room with a dry stream bed

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Is it a Passageway

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Is it a Garden

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape Create a Planting Area Bubble Plan

bull Show basic planting areas bull Locate planting heights of

bull High bull Medium bull Low

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape Complete your Functional Bubble Plan

bull Sketch circulation paths and gathering areas

bull Show planting areas and height Create your Hardscape Plan

bull Check hardscape in place and correct bull Add desired elements

Include bull Hardscape walkways drive walls

patios etc bull Fences and walls bull Elements fountains pots arbors

rocks etc bull Planting areas

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Creating Your Plant Palette bull How to Choose

bull What do you like bull Climate appropriate bull Place appropriate bull Does it fill a design function

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Climate Appropriate Plants Leaves are

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Leathery Small

Silvery Solar tracking

Climate Appropriate Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes Homeownerrsquos Guide and Notebook

bull Mediterranean bull Asian bull Tropical bull Contemporary bull Native bull Shade bull Groundcover options

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Mediterranean

CC BY 20 Karen Roe

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Lavender Rosemary

Olives

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Asian

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Iris douglasiana Dietes African Iris Nandina

Juniperus Juniper

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Tropical

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Lantana Alstroemeria

Strelitzia Bird of Paradise Euphorbia milii Crown of Thorns

Bromeliads

Plumeria

Bougainvillea Geraniums Bird of Paradise

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Contemporary

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Anigozanthos Kangaroo Paw Assorted Succulents

Fire Sticks Kalanchoe thyrisifolia Agave Attenuata

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

California Natives

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Heteromeles arbutifolia Toyon

Romneya coulteri Matilija Poppy

Epilobium California Fushia

Saliva clevelandii Cleveland Sage

A note about Natives hellip WaterSmart Plant Palettes

California Natives bull Adapted for our climate soils bull Provide habitat and attract wildlife

Native plants need

bull Little or no summer water bull Little or no fertilizer bull No pesticides bull Less maintenance

Some native plants are summer deciduous

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Shade Plants for Dry Areas (See Notebook)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Bromeliads Clivia Dianella variegata Schefflera arboricola variegata

Walkable Groundcover Options Dymondia margaretae (Silver Carpet)

Lippia nodiflora (Kurapia)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Flat Green Groundcover Options Fragaria chiloensis (Beach Strawberry)

Achillea millefolium (Yarrow)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Mature Size Plant Research the ldquoFinished Sizerdquo

Agave americana marginata

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Mature Size Plant Pick the right size cultivar for the right place

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Carissa macrocarpa Natal Plum Species lsquoBoxwood Beautyrsquo lsquoGreen Carpetrsquo

8rsquo x 8rsquo 2rsquo x 2rsquo 1rsquo ndash 1 frac12rsquo x 4rsquo

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Growing Conditions Exposure

bull Soil type bull Drainage

Full Shade Full Sun

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Water Requirements Water Use Landscape Coefficient of Landscape Species WUCOLS South Coastal South Inland

Plant Search httpucanredusitesWUCOLSPlant_Search_Instructions

Escondido Rancho Bernardo San Marcos Poway Lakeside Ramona

San Diego Chula Vista Del Mar La Jolla Carlsbad Oceanside Vista El Cajon

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant

WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant

Sunset Western Garden Book Specific Plant Info bull Water usage bull Mature Size bull Cultivars bull Growing conditions

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Find Your Sunset Western Zone Zone 24

bull Mild maritime climate mild winters cool summers rarely freezes

Zone 23 bull Warmer than Zone 24

usually frost-free Zone 21

bull A mix of maritime amp continental influence colder in winter

httpwwwsunsetcomgardenclimate-zonessunset-climate-zone-san-diego-area-00418000067314

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant Sunset Western Garden Book Specific Plant Info bull Water usage bull Mature Size bull Cultivars bull Growing requirements

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Explore Design as 2 parts Physical site design

bull How the space is arranged location of major elements

Planting design and placement bull How the space is filled with plants for effective design

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Putting It Together Size your plants bull Draw at Mature Size to match Bubble Diagram bull Avoid overplanting bull Allow room to grow bull Understand you may

need to edit and thin later

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Putting It Together Hydrozoning bull Group plants with like water needs together

according to irrigation zone bull Do not put water needy plants next to low-water

plants bull Research

bull Water Use Classification of Landscape Species (WUCOLS) rating

bull Plant palettes bull Sunset Western

Step 4 Design Plant Placement

Remember Drawing in Scale Accurate proportion using a standard measurement to represent one foot

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale bull Determine the mature size of the plant bull Use the mature size bull Find appropriate circle

on template

bull Example bull Bush is 3rsquo at maturity bull In 14 scale use 34rdquo

diameter circle

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale bull Pencil in the plants for your space bull At 14rdquo scale = 1rsquo- 0rdquo

bull 3rsquo diameter shrub drawn as 34rdquo diameter circle

bull 12rsquo canopy tree drawn as 3rdquo diameter circle

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Anatomy of an Irrigation System

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Pressure Test bull Use meter on last head on valve

bull Range should be between 25 psi and 40 psi

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Pressure Regulation

At the point of connection (POC) At the head At the valve

Sprays Low Pressure

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Donuts formed by poor coverage

Sprays High Pressure

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Misting

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Overhead or Drip

Choose Overhead Spray for bull Large areas of turf replacement ground cover

(ie dymondia Beach Strawberry etc) bull The existing overhead system has good existing

coverage Choose Drip for bull Small oddly shaped planting areas bull Mixing of plants with differing water requirements in

the same valve area

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of Efficient Overhead Spray bull Simple to retrofit existing spray hardware bull Can match precipitation rate of drip bull Simpler to troubleshoot than drip bull May provide better coverage for groundcover

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of Drip Systems bull Drip is the most efficient

irrigation delivery type

bull Reduces weed growth by targeted water application

bull Prevents runoff and erosion

bull Low precipitation rate

bull No trenching means less digging

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of In-Line Drip Emitters

bull Provide consistent precipitation rate throughout line

bull Less prone to clogging and damage than micro spray

bull Easy to install

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Filters

At the head At the valve

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Drip Retrofit Systems bull Replace existing pop-ups with

retrofit such as Rainbird R-1800

bull Use subsurface tubing with emitter valves not micro spray and 14rdquospaghetti lines

bull Cover with mulch

Step 4 Design Irrigation

In-line Drip

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Irrigation Plan bull Create an irrigation plan based on your completed planting

plan and hydrozones bull Select a category of irrigation (rotor drip etchellip) bull Prepare a materials list and fill in spaces on your legend

(components and quantity)

Step 4 Design Irrigation

What is a Controller Program

bull A set of instructions stored in the controller

bull Different irrigation schedules bull Irrigation days ndash how often bull Start times ndash at what time bull Water times ndash how long

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Water Efficient Control Equipment bull Smart Controllers bull Rain and ETo Sensors bull Moisture Sensors

Smart Controllers Moisture Sensors

Rain and ETo Sensors

How much water does your landscape need

hellip It depends

Step 4 Design Irrigation

bull Soil Texture bull Precipitation Rate bull Plant Demand

Irrigation Scheduling Internet BeWaterWisecom

Step 4 Design Irrigation

1 Prepare the site

bull Cut down tall weeds bull Remove woody or invasive plants bull (warm season turf) bull Flag sprinkler heads bull Soak the area with water

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

2 Edging Mounding amp Contouring

bull Make room for the mulch Cut lawn 12 inches away from concrete to 3rdquo below concrete level

bull Create mounds with removed sod by facing turf side down or discard removed sod

bull Grade as needed

Manual ldquoGrubbingrdquo Gas Powered

Sod Cutter

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

3 Ensure Irrigation of Trees and Large plants bull Add bubblers or drip irrigation if needed

In-line drip irrigation can be expanded as tree grows Bubbler Head Drip Irrigation

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

4 Plant Large Plants bull 5 gallon and larger

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

5 Add a weed barrier bull NOT weed cloth (except under rock) bull Newspaper or cardboard bull Overlap by 6-8 inches bull Cover all ground except where

there are plants

Paper amp Cardboard Weed Barrier Do NOT use weed cloth

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Notify your neighbors first

Weed Barrier Newspaper amp Cardboard

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

6 Layer bull 1-2rdquo of compost bull 4-5rdquo of Soil Building Mulch (tree trimmerrsquos chipped etc) bull Pull compost and mulch away from plant crowns and trunks

Timing bull Traditional Allow 3 - 5 months

for composting to complete process then plant

bull Fast Plant before completion by digging through layers

Sheet Mulching

(4rdquo+)

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

bull Rule of thumb for coverage 1 13 Cu Yd covers100 sf 4rdquo depth

Know your Turf Type to Effectively Remove

Turf Type Dormant Season

Active Season

Growth form

Seeds Common Types

Kill Method

Cool Season

Winter

Summer

Small tuffs

Dwarf Tall Fescue (common locally) Perennial Ryegrass Annual Ryegrass Blue Grass

Sheet Mulch

Warm Season

Winter Summer

Creeping Stolons

Bermuda grass Zoysia grass St Augustine Grass Kikuyu grass

Solarization or Chemical Followed by Sheet Mulching

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods bull Herbicides

bull Cannot be killed with Chemicals when dormant bull Spray herbicides when actively growing bull Repeat application

bull Non-toxic herbicide products

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods

bull Complete Sod Removal bull Sod goes to landfill

cannot be recycled

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Contouring for Dry Stream

Step 5 Implementation Contouring

Contouring Landscape Fabric First Cobbles Added

Completed

Step 5 Implementation Sequence

Do It Yourself or Professional Contractor What is right for you bull Tradeoff Cost vs Labor + Time bull Option Be the General Contractor yourself Installation or Repair bull California Landscape Contractors Association (CLCA)

httpwwwclcasandiegoorg bull Certified Irrigation Professional wwwIrrigationorg bull Contractors State License Board (CSLB)

httpwwwcslbcagovConsumers bull YouTube Instructional Videos

Step 6 Maintenance Irrigation

Irrigation Maintenance bull Adjust run time for season

bull 1 Winter bull 2 Fall amp Spring bull 3 Summer

bull Check for leaks and fix leaks promptly bull Flush drip systems and check filters to

reduce clogging bull Adjust sprayheads to prevent

overspray on hardscape

Step 6 Maintenance Plants

Plant Maintenance

bull Amend soil with compost and mulch regularly bull Remove weeds bull Monitor plant health bull Minimize the use of

non- organic chemicals bull Start with a hard spray

of water bull Use insecticidal soap

or other non-toxic pest killer

QUESTIONS

Apply for the WaterSmart Landscape Makeover Series

httplandscapemakeoverwatersmartsdorg Presentation Slides at httpwwwwatersmartsdorgprogramswatersmart-landscape-design-homeowners-workshop

  • Slide Number 1
  • San Diego County Water Authority
  • Slide Number 3
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  • Before
  • After
  • Personal Goals
  • Slide Number 11
  • Why Remove Turf
  • Case Study 1
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  • WaterSmart Landscapes
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Design Process Overview
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Implementation Overview
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
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  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
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  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
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  • Water Uptake by Plant Roots
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
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  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
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  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Observations
  • Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
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  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
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  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Find Your Sunset Western Zone
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Plant Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Anatomy of an Irrigation System
  • Slide Number 131
  • Sprays Low Pressure
  • Sprays High Pressure
  • Slide Number 134
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Page 65: WaterSmart Landscape DESIGN FOR HOMEOWNERS · WaterSmart Landscape . DESIGN FOR HOMEOWNERS . Brought to you by the San Diego County Water Authority . ... Case Study 1. After: Approximately

First Flush Techniques Dry Stream

bull Dry Stream

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

bull 10rsquo minimum from hardscape bull Optional permeable landscape fabric beneath rock

First Flush Techniques Rain Barrel bull Install with Diverter to control

overflow bull Be sure to plan for overflow if

not tied to drainage system bull Check WaterSmartSDOrg for

current incentives

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

First Flush Techniques Infiltration Trench

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

10rsquo from hardscape

First Flush Techniques Dry Well

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

10rsquo from hardscape

First Flush Techniques bull What Volume is needed Convert Gallons into Cubic Feet 372 Gallons from 6 Inch Rain Event 372 Gallons 748 = 50 Cubic Feet Depth of Storage Area in Inches = CF of Water divide (SF of Storage Area divide 12) Be aware of setbacks from buildings and impediments such as tree roots

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Observations

Site Observations bull Starting point of a successful design bull Take photos bull Assess existing situation

1 LID Conditions 2 Structural Conditions 3 Design Considerations 4 Growing Conditions

Landscape design and other design areas

bull Similarities bull Same basic elements amp principles

bull Differences bull Three-dimensional bull Living bull Seasonal amp ever changing

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Aesthetics Balance Symmetrical Balance

both sides even or visually identical - a mirror image Formal

Asymmetrical Balance

different-sized elements balance one another by having equal visual weight Informal

SYMMETRICAL BALANCE

ASYMMETRICAL BALANCE

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Proportion

bull Relative size of objects within the composition Large tree can make a house appear smaller

bull Most SoCal homes are out of scale to their lots

Aesthetics Proportion

Plantings may grow out of scale

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Color Most powerful of art elements Establish harmony

bull Soothing low contrast monochromatic cool bull Energizing contrast complimentary warm

SECONDARY COLORS PRIMARY COLORS TERTIARY COLORS

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Color Simple Color Harmony

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Contrast bull Provides interest and impact bull Creates Focal Points and catches the eye bull Contrast plant textures values and colors

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Unity bull Provides cohesive calm bull Repeat plant selections throughout the plan

including both sides of driveway

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Curb Appeal Billboard Effect bull Groups or drifts of plants catch the moving eye bull High contrast bull Simple

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Curb Appeal Path to the door bull Direct line of sight

or visual cues bull Generous path

welcomes guests bull No over grown areas

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Curb Appeal Path to the door bull Direct line of sight

or visual cues bull Generous path

welcomes guests bull No over grown areas

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Plant Functions in Design Climate Mitigation

bull Tradeoffs bull Deciduous Evergreen bull View vs Temperature

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Euphorbia cotinifolia Caribbean Copper Plant

Plant Functions in Design Security bull Thorns as a

deterrent

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Plant Functions in Design Privacy

bull Screen ugly views or create privacy bull Pick a cultivar that doesnrsquot need frequent pruning

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Podocarpus macrophyllus maki Shubby Yew

Pittosporum tenufolium lsquoSilver Sheenrsquo

Explore Design as 2 parts

bull Shaping Spaces bull How will you use the space

bull space arrangement location of major elements bull Design in 3D bull Form follows Function

bull Planting design bull How the space is filled with plants for effective

design

Step 4 Design Functional Design

How will you use your space Is your space an Outdoor Room a Passageway or a Garden

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Outdoor Rooms bull Walls

bull Do NOT need to be solid to create sense of enclosure

bull Floor bull Flagstone DG mulch

or groundcover

bull Ceilings bull can be canopies or arbors

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Passageway bull Way-finding or easy to follow bull Open path for curb appeal bull ldquoPeek-a-viewrdquo for mystery

Step 4 Design Functional Design

View Garden bull Enjoy from a distance bull Treat as a canvas bull Include paths for maintenance amp strolling

Step 4 Design Functional Design

View Garden Borrowed Views

Step 4 Design Functional Design

View Garden Created Views

bull Use an accent feature to create a focal point

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Design in 3D Create vertical dimension with

bull Layered planting

Background 6rsquo+ Middleground 4rsquo+-

Foreground 0-12rdquo

for islands

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function bull How will the space be used

bull What activities will occur there bull Active Uses

cooking eating entertaining sports play pool pets food bull Passive Uses

resting meditation viewing bull Does the current layout ldquoworkrdquo or does it need to

change to be more functional bull Lose the bed lines

bull Donrsquot think of your planting bed as a separate area hellip plan the entire space

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Create a Functional Bubble Plan bull Think

bull How the space could be used NOT how it IS used

bull Will it be an outdoor room garden or pathway

bull Do you want add bull Seating areas bull Pathways through

planting ldquoislandsrdquo bull Meander through your

yardslope with a circular route

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Think outside the box

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Create a Functional Bubble Plan bull Think How the space could be used NOT how it IS used

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Is it an Outdoor Room

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

An Outdoor Room with a dry stream bed

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Is it a Passageway

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Is it a Garden

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape Create a Planting Area Bubble Plan

bull Show basic planting areas bull Locate planting heights of

bull High bull Medium bull Low

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape Complete your Functional Bubble Plan

bull Sketch circulation paths and gathering areas

bull Show planting areas and height Create your Hardscape Plan

bull Check hardscape in place and correct bull Add desired elements

Include bull Hardscape walkways drive walls

patios etc bull Fences and walls bull Elements fountains pots arbors

rocks etc bull Planting areas

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Creating Your Plant Palette bull How to Choose

bull What do you like bull Climate appropriate bull Place appropriate bull Does it fill a design function

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Climate Appropriate Plants Leaves are

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Leathery Small

Silvery Solar tracking

Climate Appropriate Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes Homeownerrsquos Guide and Notebook

bull Mediterranean bull Asian bull Tropical bull Contemporary bull Native bull Shade bull Groundcover options

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Mediterranean

CC BY 20 Karen Roe

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Lavender Rosemary

Olives

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Asian

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Iris douglasiana Dietes African Iris Nandina

Juniperus Juniper

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Tropical

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Lantana Alstroemeria

Strelitzia Bird of Paradise Euphorbia milii Crown of Thorns

Bromeliads

Plumeria

Bougainvillea Geraniums Bird of Paradise

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Contemporary

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Anigozanthos Kangaroo Paw Assorted Succulents

Fire Sticks Kalanchoe thyrisifolia Agave Attenuata

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

California Natives

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Heteromeles arbutifolia Toyon

Romneya coulteri Matilija Poppy

Epilobium California Fushia

Saliva clevelandii Cleveland Sage

A note about Natives hellip WaterSmart Plant Palettes

California Natives bull Adapted for our climate soils bull Provide habitat and attract wildlife

Native plants need

bull Little or no summer water bull Little or no fertilizer bull No pesticides bull Less maintenance

Some native plants are summer deciduous

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Shade Plants for Dry Areas (See Notebook)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Bromeliads Clivia Dianella variegata Schefflera arboricola variegata

Walkable Groundcover Options Dymondia margaretae (Silver Carpet)

Lippia nodiflora (Kurapia)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Flat Green Groundcover Options Fragaria chiloensis (Beach Strawberry)

Achillea millefolium (Yarrow)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Mature Size Plant Research the ldquoFinished Sizerdquo

Agave americana marginata

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Mature Size Plant Pick the right size cultivar for the right place

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Carissa macrocarpa Natal Plum Species lsquoBoxwood Beautyrsquo lsquoGreen Carpetrsquo

8rsquo x 8rsquo 2rsquo x 2rsquo 1rsquo ndash 1 frac12rsquo x 4rsquo

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Growing Conditions Exposure

bull Soil type bull Drainage

Full Shade Full Sun

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Water Requirements Water Use Landscape Coefficient of Landscape Species WUCOLS South Coastal South Inland

Plant Search httpucanredusitesWUCOLSPlant_Search_Instructions

Escondido Rancho Bernardo San Marcos Poway Lakeside Ramona

San Diego Chula Vista Del Mar La Jolla Carlsbad Oceanside Vista El Cajon

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant

WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant

Sunset Western Garden Book Specific Plant Info bull Water usage bull Mature Size bull Cultivars bull Growing conditions

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Find Your Sunset Western Zone Zone 24

bull Mild maritime climate mild winters cool summers rarely freezes

Zone 23 bull Warmer than Zone 24

usually frost-free Zone 21

bull A mix of maritime amp continental influence colder in winter

httpwwwsunsetcomgardenclimate-zonessunset-climate-zone-san-diego-area-00418000067314

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant Sunset Western Garden Book Specific Plant Info bull Water usage bull Mature Size bull Cultivars bull Growing requirements

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Explore Design as 2 parts Physical site design

bull How the space is arranged location of major elements

Planting design and placement bull How the space is filled with plants for effective design

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Putting It Together Size your plants bull Draw at Mature Size to match Bubble Diagram bull Avoid overplanting bull Allow room to grow bull Understand you may

need to edit and thin later

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Putting It Together Hydrozoning bull Group plants with like water needs together

according to irrigation zone bull Do not put water needy plants next to low-water

plants bull Research

bull Water Use Classification of Landscape Species (WUCOLS) rating

bull Plant palettes bull Sunset Western

Step 4 Design Plant Placement

Remember Drawing in Scale Accurate proportion using a standard measurement to represent one foot

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale bull Determine the mature size of the plant bull Use the mature size bull Find appropriate circle

on template

bull Example bull Bush is 3rsquo at maturity bull In 14 scale use 34rdquo

diameter circle

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale bull Pencil in the plants for your space bull At 14rdquo scale = 1rsquo- 0rdquo

bull 3rsquo diameter shrub drawn as 34rdquo diameter circle

bull 12rsquo canopy tree drawn as 3rdquo diameter circle

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Anatomy of an Irrigation System

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Pressure Test bull Use meter on last head on valve

bull Range should be between 25 psi and 40 psi

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Pressure Regulation

At the point of connection (POC) At the head At the valve

Sprays Low Pressure

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Donuts formed by poor coverage

Sprays High Pressure

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Misting

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Overhead or Drip

Choose Overhead Spray for bull Large areas of turf replacement ground cover

(ie dymondia Beach Strawberry etc) bull The existing overhead system has good existing

coverage Choose Drip for bull Small oddly shaped planting areas bull Mixing of plants with differing water requirements in

the same valve area

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of Efficient Overhead Spray bull Simple to retrofit existing spray hardware bull Can match precipitation rate of drip bull Simpler to troubleshoot than drip bull May provide better coverage for groundcover

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of Drip Systems bull Drip is the most efficient

irrigation delivery type

bull Reduces weed growth by targeted water application

bull Prevents runoff and erosion

bull Low precipitation rate

bull No trenching means less digging

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of In-Line Drip Emitters

bull Provide consistent precipitation rate throughout line

bull Less prone to clogging and damage than micro spray

bull Easy to install

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Filters

At the head At the valve

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Drip Retrofit Systems bull Replace existing pop-ups with

retrofit such as Rainbird R-1800

bull Use subsurface tubing with emitter valves not micro spray and 14rdquospaghetti lines

bull Cover with mulch

Step 4 Design Irrigation

In-line Drip

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Irrigation Plan bull Create an irrigation plan based on your completed planting

plan and hydrozones bull Select a category of irrigation (rotor drip etchellip) bull Prepare a materials list and fill in spaces on your legend

(components and quantity)

Step 4 Design Irrigation

What is a Controller Program

bull A set of instructions stored in the controller

bull Different irrigation schedules bull Irrigation days ndash how often bull Start times ndash at what time bull Water times ndash how long

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Water Efficient Control Equipment bull Smart Controllers bull Rain and ETo Sensors bull Moisture Sensors

Smart Controllers Moisture Sensors

Rain and ETo Sensors

How much water does your landscape need

hellip It depends

Step 4 Design Irrigation

bull Soil Texture bull Precipitation Rate bull Plant Demand

Irrigation Scheduling Internet BeWaterWisecom

Step 4 Design Irrigation

1 Prepare the site

bull Cut down tall weeds bull Remove woody or invasive plants bull (warm season turf) bull Flag sprinkler heads bull Soak the area with water

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

2 Edging Mounding amp Contouring

bull Make room for the mulch Cut lawn 12 inches away from concrete to 3rdquo below concrete level

bull Create mounds with removed sod by facing turf side down or discard removed sod

bull Grade as needed

Manual ldquoGrubbingrdquo Gas Powered

Sod Cutter

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

3 Ensure Irrigation of Trees and Large plants bull Add bubblers or drip irrigation if needed

In-line drip irrigation can be expanded as tree grows Bubbler Head Drip Irrigation

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

4 Plant Large Plants bull 5 gallon and larger

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

5 Add a weed barrier bull NOT weed cloth (except under rock) bull Newspaper or cardboard bull Overlap by 6-8 inches bull Cover all ground except where

there are plants

Paper amp Cardboard Weed Barrier Do NOT use weed cloth

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Notify your neighbors first

Weed Barrier Newspaper amp Cardboard

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

6 Layer bull 1-2rdquo of compost bull 4-5rdquo of Soil Building Mulch (tree trimmerrsquos chipped etc) bull Pull compost and mulch away from plant crowns and trunks

Timing bull Traditional Allow 3 - 5 months

for composting to complete process then plant

bull Fast Plant before completion by digging through layers

Sheet Mulching

(4rdquo+)

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

bull Rule of thumb for coverage 1 13 Cu Yd covers100 sf 4rdquo depth

Know your Turf Type to Effectively Remove

Turf Type Dormant Season

Active Season

Growth form

Seeds Common Types

Kill Method

Cool Season

Winter

Summer

Small tuffs

Dwarf Tall Fescue (common locally) Perennial Ryegrass Annual Ryegrass Blue Grass

Sheet Mulch

Warm Season

Winter Summer

Creeping Stolons

Bermuda grass Zoysia grass St Augustine Grass Kikuyu grass

Solarization or Chemical Followed by Sheet Mulching

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods bull Herbicides

bull Cannot be killed with Chemicals when dormant bull Spray herbicides when actively growing bull Repeat application

bull Non-toxic herbicide products

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods

bull Complete Sod Removal bull Sod goes to landfill

cannot be recycled

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Contouring for Dry Stream

Step 5 Implementation Contouring

Contouring Landscape Fabric First Cobbles Added

Completed

Step 5 Implementation Sequence

Do It Yourself or Professional Contractor What is right for you bull Tradeoff Cost vs Labor + Time bull Option Be the General Contractor yourself Installation or Repair bull California Landscape Contractors Association (CLCA)

httpwwwclcasandiegoorg bull Certified Irrigation Professional wwwIrrigationorg bull Contractors State License Board (CSLB)

httpwwwcslbcagovConsumers bull YouTube Instructional Videos

Step 6 Maintenance Irrigation

Irrigation Maintenance bull Adjust run time for season

bull 1 Winter bull 2 Fall amp Spring bull 3 Summer

bull Check for leaks and fix leaks promptly bull Flush drip systems and check filters to

reduce clogging bull Adjust sprayheads to prevent

overspray on hardscape

Step 6 Maintenance Plants

Plant Maintenance

bull Amend soil with compost and mulch regularly bull Remove weeds bull Monitor plant health bull Minimize the use of

non- organic chemicals bull Start with a hard spray

of water bull Use insecticidal soap

or other non-toxic pest killer

QUESTIONS

Apply for the WaterSmart Landscape Makeover Series

httplandscapemakeoverwatersmartsdorg Presentation Slides at httpwwwwatersmartsdorgprogramswatersmart-landscape-design-homeowners-workshop

  • Slide Number 1
  • San Diego County Water Authority
  • Slide Number 3
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  • Before
  • After
  • Personal Goals
  • Slide Number 11
  • Why Remove Turf
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • WaterSmart Landscapes
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Design Process Overview
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Implementation Overview
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Slide Number 38
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
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  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
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  • Water Uptake by Plant Roots
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
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  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
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  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Observations
  • Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
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  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
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  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
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  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
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  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Find Your Sunset Western Zone
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Plant Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Anatomy of an Irrigation System
  • Slide Number 131
  • Sprays Low Pressure
  • Sprays High Pressure
  • Slide Number 134
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Page 66: WaterSmart Landscape DESIGN FOR HOMEOWNERS · WaterSmart Landscape . DESIGN FOR HOMEOWNERS . Brought to you by the San Diego County Water Authority . ... Case Study 1. After: Approximately

First Flush Techniques Rain Barrel bull Install with Diverter to control

overflow bull Be sure to plan for overflow if

not tied to drainage system bull Check WaterSmartSDOrg for

current incentives

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

First Flush Techniques Infiltration Trench

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

10rsquo from hardscape

First Flush Techniques Dry Well

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

10rsquo from hardscape

First Flush Techniques bull What Volume is needed Convert Gallons into Cubic Feet 372 Gallons from 6 Inch Rain Event 372 Gallons 748 = 50 Cubic Feet Depth of Storage Area in Inches = CF of Water divide (SF of Storage Area divide 12) Be aware of setbacks from buildings and impediments such as tree roots

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Observations

Site Observations bull Starting point of a successful design bull Take photos bull Assess existing situation

1 LID Conditions 2 Structural Conditions 3 Design Considerations 4 Growing Conditions

Landscape design and other design areas

bull Similarities bull Same basic elements amp principles

bull Differences bull Three-dimensional bull Living bull Seasonal amp ever changing

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Aesthetics Balance Symmetrical Balance

both sides even or visually identical - a mirror image Formal

Asymmetrical Balance

different-sized elements balance one another by having equal visual weight Informal

SYMMETRICAL BALANCE

ASYMMETRICAL BALANCE

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Proportion

bull Relative size of objects within the composition Large tree can make a house appear smaller

bull Most SoCal homes are out of scale to their lots

Aesthetics Proportion

Plantings may grow out of scale

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Color Most powerful of art elements Establish harmony

bull Soothing low contrast monochromatic cool bull Energizing contrast complimentary warm

SECONDARY COLORS PRIMARY COLORS TERTIARY COLORS

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Color Simple Color Harmony

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Contrast bull Provides interest and impact bull Creates Focal Points and catches the eye bull Contrast plant textures values and colors

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Unity bull Provides cohesive calm bull Repeat plant selections throughout the plan

including both sides of driveway

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Curb Appeal Billboard Effect bull Groups or drifts of plants catch the moving eye bull High contrast bull Simple

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Curb Appeal Path to the door bull Direct line of sight

or visual cues bull Generous path

welcomes guests bull No over grown areas

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Curb Appeal Path to the door bull Direct line of sight

or visual cues bull Generous path

welcomes guests bull No over grown areas

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Plant Functions in Design Climate Mitigation

bull Tradeoffs bull Deciduous Evergreen bull View vs Temperature

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Euphorbia cotinifolia Caribbean Copper Plant

Plant Functions in Design Security bull Thorns as a

deterrent

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Plant Functions in Design Privacy

bull Screen ugly views or create privacy bull Pick a cultivar that doesnrsquot need frequent pruning

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Podocarpus macrophyllus maki Shubby Yew

Pittosporum tenufolium lsquoSilver Sheenrsquo

Explore Design as 2 parts

bull Shaping Spaces bull How will you use the space

bull space arrangement location of major elements bull Design in 3D bull Form follows Function

bull Planting design bull How the space is filled with plants for effective

design

Step 4 Design Functional Design

How will you use your space Is your space an Outdoor Room a Passageway or a Garden

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Outdoor Rooms bull Walls

bull Do NOT need to be solid to create sense of enclosure

bull Floor bull Flagstone DG mulch

or groundcover

bull Ceilings bull can be canopies or arbors

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Passageway bull Way-finding or easy to follow bull Open path for curb appeal bull ldquoPeek-a-viewrdquo for mystery

Step 4 Design Functional Design

View Garden bull Enjoy from a distance bull Treat as a canvas bull Include paths for maintenance amp strolling

Step 4 Design Functional Design

View Garden Borrowed Views

Step 4 Design Functional Design

View Garden Created Views

bull Use an accent feature to create a focal point

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Design in 3D Create vertical dimension with

bull Layered planting

Background 6rsquo+ Middleground 4rsquo+-

Foreground 0-12rdquo

for islands

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function bull How will the space be used

bull What activities will occur there bull Active Uses

cooking eating entertaining sports play pool pets food bull Passive Uses

resting meditation viewing bull Does the current layout ldquoworkrdquo or does it need to

change to be more functional bull Lose the bed lines

bull Donrsquot think of your planting bed as a separate area hellip plan the entire space

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Create a Functional Bubble Plan bull Think

bull How the space could be used NOT how it IS used

bull Will it be an outdoor room garden or pathway

bull Do you want add bull Seating areas bull Pathways through

planting ldquoislandsrdquo bull Meander through your

yardslope with a circular route

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Think outside the box

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Create a Functional Bubble Plan bull Think How the space could be used NOT how it IS used

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Is it an Outdoor Room

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

An Outdoor Room with a dry stream bed

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Is it a Passageway

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Is it a Garden

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape Create a Planting Area Bubble Plan

bull Show basic planting areas bull Locate planting heights of

bull High bull Medium bull Low

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape Complete your Functional Bubble Plan

bull Sketch circulation paths and gathering areas

bull Show planting areas and height Create your Hardscape Plan

bull Check hardscape in place and correct bull Add desired elements

Include bull Hardscape walkways drive walls

patios etc bull Fences and walls bull Elements fountains pots arbors

rocks etc bull Planting areas

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Creating Your Plant Palette bull How to Choose

bull What do you like bull Climate appropriate bull Place appropriate bull Does it fill a design function

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Climate Appropriate Plants Leaves are

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Leathery Small

Silvery Solar tracking

Climate Appropriate Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes Homeownerrsquos Guide and Notebook

bull Mediterranean bull Asian bull Tropical bull Contemporary bull Native bull Shade bull Groundcover options

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Mediterranean

CC BY 20 Karen Roe

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Lavender Rosemary

Olives

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Asian

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Iris douglasiana Dietes African Iris Nandina

Juniperus Juniper

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Tropical

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Lantana Alstroemeria

Strelitzia Bird of Paradise Euphorbia milii Crown of Thorns

Bromeliads

Plumeria

Bougainvillea Geraniums Bird of Paradise

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Contemporary

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Anigozanthos Kangaroo Paw Assorted Succulents

Fire Sticks Kalanchoe thyrisifolia Agave Attenuata

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

California Natives

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Heteromeles arbutifolia Toyon

Romneya coulteri Matilija Poppy

Epilobium California Fushia

Saliva clevelandii Cleveland Sage

A note about Natives hellip WaterSmart Plant Palettes

California Natives bull Adapted for our climate soils bull Provide habitat and attract wildlife

Native plants need

bull Little or no summer water bull Little or no fertilizer bull No pesticides bull Less maintenance

Some native plants are summer deciduous

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Shade Plants for Dry Areas (See Notebook)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Bromeliads Clivia Dianella variegata Schefflera arboricola variegata

Walkable Groundcover Options Dymondia margaretae (Silver Carpet)

Lippia nodiflora (Kurapia)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Flat Green Groundcover Options Fragaria chiloensis (Beach Strawberry)

Achillea millefolium (Yarrow)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Mature Size Plant Research the ldquoFinished Sizerdquo

Agave americana marginata

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Mature Size Plant Pick the right size cultivar for the right place

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Carissa macrocarpa Natal Plum Species lsquoBoxwood Beautyrsquo lsquoGreen Carpetrsquo

8rsquo x 8rsquo 2rsquo x 2rsquo 1rsquo ndash 1 frac12rsquo x 4rsquo

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Growing Conditions Exposure

bull Soil type bull Drainage

Full Shade Full Sun

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Water Requirements Water Use Landscape Coefficient of Landscape Species WUCOLS South Coastal South Inland

Plant Search httpucanredusitesWUCOLSPlant_Search_Instructions

Escondido Rancho Bernardo San Marcos Poway Lakeside Ramona

San Diego Chula Vista Del Mar La Jolla Carlsbad Oceanside Vista El Cajon

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant

WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant

Sunset Western Garden Book Specific Plant Info bull Water usage bull Mature Size bull Cultivars bull Growing conditions

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Find Your Sunset Western Zone Zone 24

bull Mild maritime climate mild winters cool summers rarely freezes

Zone 23 bull Warmer than Zone 24

usually frost-free Zone 21

bull A mix of maritime amp continental influence colder in winter

httpwwwsunsetcomgardenclimate-zonessunset-climate-zone-san-diego-area-00418000067314

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant Sunset Western Garden Book Specific Plant Info bull Water usage bull Mature Size bull Cultivars bull Growing requirements

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Explore Design as 2 parts Physical site design

bull How the space is arranged location of major elements

Planting design and placement bull How the space is filled with plants for effective design

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Putting It Together Size your plants bull Draw at Mature Size to match Bubble Diagram bull Avoid overplanting bull Allow room to grow bull Understand you may

need to edit and thin later

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Putting It Together Hydrozoning bull Group plants with like water needs together

according to irrigation zone bull Do not put water needy plants next to low-water

plants bull Research

bull Water Use Classification of Landscape Species (WUCOLS) rating

bull Plant palettes bull Sunset Western

Step 4 Design Plant Placement

Remember Drawing in Scale Accurate proportion using a standard measurement to represent one foot

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale bull Determine the mature size of the plant bull Use the mature size bull Find appropriate circle

on template

bull Example bull Bush is 3rsquo at maturity bull In 14 scale use 34rdquo

diameter circle

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale bull Pencil in the plants for your space bull At 14rdquo scale = 1rsquo- 0rdquo

bull 3rsquo diameter shrub drawn as 34rdquo diameter circle

bull 12rsquo canopy tree drawn as 3rdquo diameter circle

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Anatomy of an Irrigation System

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Pressure Test bull Use meter on last head on valve

bull Range should be between 25 psi and 40 psi

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Pressure Regulation

At the point of connection (POC) At the head At the valve

Sprays Low Pressure

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Donuts formed by poor coverage

Sprays High Pressure

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Misting

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Overhead or Drip

Choose Overhead Spray for bull Large areas of turf replacement ground cover

(ie dymondia Beach Strawberry etc) bull The existing overhead system has good existing

coverage Choose Drip for bull Small oddly shaped planting areas bull Mixing of plants with differing water requirements in

the same valve area

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of Efficient Overhead Spray bull Simple to retrofit existing spray hardware bull Can match precipitation rate of drip bull Simpler to troubleshoot than drip bull May provide better coverage for groundcover

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of Drip Systems bull Drip is the most efficient

irrigation delivery type

bull Reduces weed growth by targeted water application

bull Prevents runoff and erosion

bull Low precipitation rate

bull No trenching means less digging

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of In-Line Drip Emitters

bull Provide consistent precipitation rate throughout line

bull Less prone to clogging and damage than micro spray

bull Easy to install

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Filters

At the head At the valve

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Drip Retrofit Systems bull Replace existing pop-ups with

retrofit such as Rainbird R-1800

bull Use subsurface tubing with emitter valves not micro spray and 14rdquospaghetti lines

bull Cover with mulch

Step 4 Design Irrigation

In-line Drip

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Irrigation Plan bull Create an irrigation plan based on your completed planting

plan and hydrozones bull Select a category of irrigation (rotor drip etchellip) bull Prepare a materials list and fill in spaces on your legend

(components and quantity)

Step 4 Design Irrigation

What is a Controller Program

bull A set of instructions stored in the controller

bull Different irrigation schedules bull Irrigation days ndash how often bull Start times ndash at what time bull Water times ndash how long

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Water Efficient Control Equipment bull Smart Controllers bull Rain and ETo Sensors bull Moisture Sensors

Smart Controllers Moisture Sensors

Rain and ETo Sensors

How much water does your landscape need

hellip It depends

Step 4 Design Irrigation

bull Soil Texture bull Precipitation Rate bull Plant Demand

Irrigation Scheduling Internet BeWaterWisecom

Step 4 Design Irrigation

1 Prepare the site

bull Cut down tall weeds bull Remove woody or invasive plants bull (warm season turf) bull Flag sprinkler heads bull Soak the area with water

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

2 Edging Mounding amp Contouring

bull Make room for the mulch Cut lawn 12 inches away from concrete to 3rdquo below concrete level

bull Create mounds with removed sod by facing turf side down or discard removed sod

bull Grade as needed

Manual ldquoGrubbingrdquo Gas Powered

Sod Cutter

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

3 Ensure Irrigation of Trees and Large plants bull Add bubblers or drip irrigation if needed

In-line drip irrigation can be expanded as tree grows Bubbler Head Drip Irrigation

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

4 Plant Large Plants bull 5 gallon and larger

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

5 Add a weed barrier bull NOT weed cloth (except under rock) bull Newspaper or cardboard bull Overlap by 6-8 inches bull Cover all ground except where

there are plants

Paper amp Cardboard Weed Barrier Do NOT use weed cloth

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Notify your neighbors first

Weed Barrier Newspaper amp Cardboard

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

6 Layer bull 1-2rdquo of compost bull 4-5rdquo of Soil Building Mulch (tree trimmerrsquos chipped etc) bull Pull compost and mulch away from plant crowns and trunks

Timing bull Traditional Allow 3 - 5 months

for composting to complete process then plant

bull Fast Plant before completion by digging through layers

Sheet Mulching

(4rdquo+)

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

bull Rule of thumb for coverage 1 13 Cu Yd covers100 sf 4rdquo depth

Know your Turf Type to Effectively Remove

Turf Type Dormant Season

Active Season

Growth form

Seeds Common Types

Kill Method

Cool Season

Winter

Summer

Small tuffs

Dwarf Tall Fescue (common locally) Perennial Ryegrass Annual Ryegrass Blue Grass

Sheet Mulch

Warm Season

Winter Summer

Creeping Stolons

Bermuda grass Zoysia grass St Augustine Grass Kikuyu grass

Solarization or Chemical Followed by Sheet Mulching

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods bull Herbicides

bull Cannot be killed with Chemicals when dormant bull Spray herbicides when actively growing bull Repeat application

bull Non-toxic herbicide products

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods

bull Complete Sod Removal bull Sod goes to landfill

cannot be recycled

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Contouring for Dry Stream

Step 5 Implementation Contouring

Contouring Landscape Fabric First Cobbles Added

Completed

Step 5 Implementation Sequence

Do It Yourself or Professional Contractor What is right for you bull Tradeoff Cost vs Labor + Time bull Option Be the General Contractor yourself Installation or Repair bull California Landscape Contractors Association (CLCA)

httpwwwclcasandiegoorg bull Certified Irrigation Professional wwwIrrigationorg bull Contractors State License Board (CSLB)

httpwwwcslbcagovConsumers bull YouTube Instructional Videos

Step 6 Maintenance Irrigation

Irrigation Maintenance bull Adjust run time for season

bull 1 Winter bull 2 Fall amp Spring bull 3 Summer

bull Check for leaks and fix leaks promptly bull Flush drip systems and check filters to

reduce clogging bull Adjust sprayheads to prevent

overspray on hardscape

Step 6 Maintenance Plants

Plant Maintenance

bull Amend soil with compost and mulch regularly bull Remove weeds bull Monitor plant health bull Minimize the use of

non- organic chemicals bull Start with a hard spray

of water bull Use insecticidal soap

or other non-toxic pest killer

QUESTIONS

Apply for the WaterSmart Landscape Makeover Series

httplandscapemakeoverwatersmartsdorg Presentation Slides at httpwwwwatersmartsdorgprogramswatersmart-landscape-design-homeowners-workshop

  • Slide Number 1
  • San Diego County Water Authority
  • Slide Number 3
  • Slide Number 4
  • Slide Number 5
  • Slide Number 6
  • Slide Number 7
  • Before
  • After
  • Personal Goals
  • Slide Number 11
  • Why Remove Turf
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • WaterSmart Landscapes
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Design Process Overview
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Implementation Overview
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
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  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
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  • Water Uptake by Plant Roots
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
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  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
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  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
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  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Observations
  • Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
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  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
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  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Find Your Sunset Western Zone
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Plant Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
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  • Anatomy of an Irrigation System
  • Slide Number 131
  • Sprays Low Pressure
  • Sprays High Pressure
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Page 67: WaterSmart Landscape DESIGN FOR HOMEOWNERS · WaterSmart Landscape . DESIGN FOR HOMEOWNERS . Brought to you by the San Diego County Water Authority . ... Case Study 1. After: Approximately

First Flush Techniques Infiltration Trench

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

10rsquo from hardscape

First Flush Techniques Dry Well

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

10rsquo from hardscape

First Flush Techniques bull What Volume is needed Convert Gallons into Cubic Feet 372 Gallons from 6 Inch Rain Event 372 Gallons 748 = 50 Cubic Feet Depth of Storage Area in Inches = CF of Water divide (SF of Storage Area divide 12) Be aware of setbacks from buildings and impediments such as tree roots

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Observations

Site Observations bull Starting point of a successful design bull Take photos bull Assess existing situation

1 LID Conditions 2 Structural Conditions 3 Design Considerations 4 Growing Conditions

Landscape design and other design areas

bull Similarities bull Same basic elements amp principles

bull Differences bull Three-dimensional bull Living bull Seasonal amp ever changing

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Aesthetics Balance Symmetrical Balance

both sides even or visually identical - a mirror image Formal

Asymmetrical Balance

different-sized elements balance one another by having equal visual weight Informal

SYMMETRICAL BALANCE

ASYMMETRICAL BALANCE

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Proportion

bull Relative size of objects within the composition Large tree can make a house appear smaller

bull Most SoCal homes are out of scale to their lots

Aesthetics Proportion

Plantings may grow out of scale

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Color Most powerful of art elements Establish harmony

bull Soothing low contrast monochromatic cool bull Energizing contrast complimentary warm

SECONDARY COLORS PRIMARY COLORS TERTIARY COLORS

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Color Simple Color Harmony

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Contrast bull Provides interest and impact bull Creates Focal Points and catches the eye bull Contrast plant textures values and colors

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Unity bull Provides cohesive calm bull Repeat plant selections throughout the plan

including both sides of driveway

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Curb Appeal Billboard Effect bull Groups or drifts of plants catch the moving eye bull High contrast bull Simple

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Curb Appeal Path to the door bull Direct line of sight

or visual cues bull Generous path

welcomes guests bull No over grown areas

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Curb Appeal Path to the door bull Direct line of sight

or visual cues bull Generous path

welcomes guests bull No over grown areas

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Plant Functions in Design Climate Mitigation

bull Tradeoffs bull Deciduous Evergreen bull View vs Temperature

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Euphorbia cotinifolia Caribbean Copper Plant

Plant Functions in Design Security bull Thorns as a

deterrent

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Plant Functions in Design Privacy

bull Screen ugly views or create privacy bull Pick a cultivar that doesnrsquot need frequent pruning

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Podocarpus macrophyllus maki Shubby Yew

Pittosporum tenufolium lsquoSilver Sheenrsquo

Explore Design as 2 parts

bull Shaping Spaces bull How will you use the space

bull space arrangement location of major elements bull Design in 3D bull Form follows Function

bull Planting design bull How the space is filled with plants for effective

design

Step 4 Design Functional Design

How will you use your space Is your space an Outdoor Room a Passageway or a Garden

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Outdoor Rooms bull Walls

bull Do NOT need to be solid to create sense of enclosure

bull Floor bull Flagstone DG mulch

or groundcover

bull Ceilings bull can be canopies or arbors

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Passageway bull Way-finding or easy to follow bull Open path for curb appeal bull ldquoPeek-a-viewrdquo for mystery

Step 4 Design Functional Design

View Garden bull Enjoy from a distance bull Treat as a canvas bull Include paths for maintenance amp strolling

Step 4 Design Functional Design

View Garden Borrowed Views

Step 4 Design Functional Design

View Garden Created Views

bull Use an accent feature to create a focal point

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Design in 3D Create vertical dimension with

bull Layered planting

Background 6rsquo+ Middleground 4rsquo+-

Foreground 0-12rdquo

for islands

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function bull How will the space be used

bull What activities will occur there bull Active Uses

cooking eating entertaining sports play pool pets food bull Passive Uses

resting meditation viewing bull Does the current layout ldquoworkrdquo or does it need to

change to be more functional bull Lose the bed lines

bull Donrsquot think of your planting bed as a separate area hellip plan the entire space

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Create a Functional Bubble Plan bull Think

bull How the space could be used NOT how it IS used

bull Will it be an outdoor room garden or pathway

bull Do you want add bull Seating areas bull Pathways through

planting ldquoislandsrdquo bull Meander through your

yardslope with a circular route

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Think outside the box

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Create a Functional Bubble Plan bull Think How the space could be used NOT how it IS used

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Is it an Outdoor Room

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

An Outdoor Room with a dry stream bed

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Is it a Passageway

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Is it a Garden

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape Create a Planting Area Bubble Plan

bull Show basic planting areas bull Locate planting heights of

bull High bull Medium bull Low

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape Complete your Functional Bubble Plan

bull Sketch circulation paths and gathering areas

bull Show planting areas and height Create your Hardscape Plan

bull Check hardscape in place and correct bull Add desired elements

Include bull Hardscape walkways drive walls

patios etc bull Fences and walls bull Elements fountains pots arbors

rocks etc bull Planting areas

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Creating Your Plant Palette bull How to Choose

bull What do you like bull Climate appropriate bull Place appropriate bull Does it fill a design function

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Climate Appropriate Plants Leaves are

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Leathery Small

Silvery Solar tracking

Climate Appropriate Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes Homeownerrsquos Guide and Notebook

bull Mediterranean bull Asian bull Tropical bull Contemporary bull Native bull Shade bull Groundcover options

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Mediterranean

CC BY 20 Karen Roe

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Lavender Rosemary

Olives

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Asian

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Iris douglasiana Dietes African Iris Nandina

Juniperus Juniper

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Tropical

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Lantana Alstroemeria

Strelitzia Bird of Paradise Euphorbia milii Crown of Thorns

Bromeliads

Plumeria

Bougainvillea Geraniums Bird of Paradise

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Contemporary

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Anigozanthos Kangaroo Paw Assorted Succulents

Fire Sticks Kalanchoe thyrisifolia Agave Attenuata

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

California Natives

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Heteromeles arbutifolia Toyon

Romneya coulteri Matilija Poppy

Epilobium California Fushia

Saliva clevelandii Cleveland Sage

A note about Natives hellip WaterSmart Plant Palettes

California Natives bull Adapted for our climate soils bull Provide habitat and attract wildlife

Native plants need

bull Little or no summer water bull Little or no fertilizer bull No pesticides bull Less maintenance

Some native plants are summer deciduous

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Shade Plants for Dry Areas (See Notebook)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Bromeliads Clivia Dianella variegata Schefflera arboricola variegata

Walkable Groundcover Options Dymondia margaretae (Silver Carpet)

Lippia nodiflora (Kurapia)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Flat Green Groundcover Options Fragaria chiloensis (Beach Strawberry)

Achillea millefolium (Yarrow)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Mature Size Plant Research the ldquoFinished Sizerdquo

Agave americana marginata

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Mature Size Plant Pick the right size cultivar for the right place

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Carissa macrocarpa Natal Plum Species lsquoBoxwood Beautyrsquo lsquoGreen Carpetrsquo

8rsquo x 8rsquo 2rsquo x 2rsquo 1rsquo ndash 1 frac12rsquo x 4rsquo

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Growing Conditions Exposure

bull Soil type bull Drainage

Full Shade Full Sun

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Water Requirements Water Use Landscape Coefficient of Landscape Species WUCOLS South Coastal South Inland

Plant Search httpucanredusitesWUCOLSPlant_Search_Instructions

Escondido Rancho Bernardo San Marcos Poway Lakeside Ramona

San Diego Chula Vista Del Mar La Jolla Carlsbad Oceanside Vista El Cajon

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant

WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant

Sunset Western Garden Book Specific Plant Info bull Water usage bull Mature Size bull Cultivars bull Growing conditions

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Find Your Sunset Western Zone Zone 24

bull Mild maritime climate mild winters cool summers rarely freezes

Zone 23 bull Warmer than Zone 24

usually frost-free Zone 21

bull A mix of maritime amp continental influence colder in winter

httpwwwsunsetcomgardenclimate-zonessunset-climate-zone-san-diego-area-00418000067314

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant Sunset Western Garden Book Specific Plant Info bull Water usage bull Mature Size bull Cultivars bull Growing requirements

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Explore Design as 2 parts Physical site design

bull How the space is arranged location of major elements

Planting design and placement bull How the space is filled with plants for effective design

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Putting It Together Size your plants bull Draw at Mature Size to match Bubble Diagram bull Avoid overplanting bull Allow room to grow bull Understand you may

need to edit and thin later

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Putting It Together Hydrozoning bull Group plants with like water needs together

according to irrigation zone bull Do not put water needy plants next to low-water

plants bull Research

bull Water Use Classification of Landscape Species (WUCOLS) rating

bull Plant palettes bull Sunset Western

Step 4 Design Plant Placement

Remember Drawing in Scale Accurate proportion using a standard measurement to represent one foot

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale bull Determine the mature size of the plant bull Use the mature size bull Find appropriate circle

on template

bull Example bull Bush is 3rsquo at maturity bull In 14 scale use 34rdquo

diameter circle

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale bull Pencil in the plants for your space bull At 14rdquo scale = 1rsquo- 0rdquo

bull 3rsquo diameter shrub drawn as 34rdquo diameter circle

bull 12rsquo canopy tree drawn as 3rdquo diameter circle

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Anatomy of an Irrigation System

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Pressure Test bull Use meter on last head on valve

bull Range should be between 25 psi and 40 psi

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Pressure Regulation

At the point of connection (POC) At the head At the valve

Sprays Low Pressure

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Donuts formed by poor coverage

Sprays High Pressure

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Misting

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Overhead or Drip

Choose Overhead Spray for bull Large areas of turf replacement ground cover

(ie dymondia Beach Strawberry etc) bull The existing overhead system has good existing

coverage Choose Drip for bull Small oddly shaped planting areas bull Mixing of plants with differing water requirements in

the same valve area

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of Efficient Overhead Spray bull Simple to retrofit existing spray hardware bull Can match precipitation rate of drip bull Simpler to troubleshoot than drip bull May provide better coverage for groundcover

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of Drip Systems bull Drip is the most efficient

irrigation delivery type

bull Reduces weed growth by targeted water application

bull Prevents runoff and erosion

bull Low precipitation rate

bull No trenching means less digging

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of In-Line Drip Emitters

bull Provide consistent precipitation rate throughout line

bull Less prone to clogging and damage than micro spray

bull Easy to install

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Filters

At the head At the valve

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Drip Retrofit Systems bull Replace existing pop-ups with

retrofit such as Rainbird R-1800

bull Use subsurface tubing with emitter valves not micro spray and 14rdquospaghetti lines

bull Cover with mulch

Step 4 Design Irrigation

In-line Drip

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Irrigation Plan bull Create an irrigation plan based on your completed planting

plan and hydrozones bull Select a category of irrigation (rotor drip etchellip) bull Prepare a materials list and fill in spaces on your legend

(components and quantity)

Step 4 Design Irrigation

What is a Controller Program

bull A set of instructions stored in the controller

bull Different irrigation schedules bull Irrigation days ndash how often bull Start times ndash at what time bull Water times ndash how long

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Water Efficient Control Equipment bull Smart Controllers bull Rain and ETo Sensors bull Moisture Sensors

Smart Controllers Moisture Sensors

Rain and ETo Sensors

How much water does your landscape need

hellip It depends

Step 4 Design Irrigation

bull Soil Texture bull Precipitation Rate bull Plant Demand

Irrigation Scheduling Internet BeWaterWisecom

Step 4 Design Irrigation

1 Prepare the site

bull Cut down tall weeds bull Remove woody or invasive plants bull (warm season turf) bull Flag sprinkler heads bull Soak the area with water

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

2 Edging Mounding amp Contouring

bull Make room for the mulch Cut lawn 12 inches away from concrete to 3rdquo below concrete level

bull Create mounds with removed sod by facing turf side down or discard removed sod

bull Grade as needed

Manual ldquoGrubbingrdquo Gas Powered

Sod Cutter

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

3 Ensure Irrigation of Trees and Large plants bull Add bubblers or drip irrigation if needed

In-line drip irrigation can be expanded as tree grows Bubbler Head Drip Irrigation

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

4 Plant Large Plants bull 5 gallon and larger

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

5 Add a weed barrier bull NOT weed cloth (except under rock) bull Newspaper or cardboard bull Overlap by 6-8 inches bull Cover all ground except where

there are plants

Paper amp Cardboard Weed Barrier Do NOT use weed cloth

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Notify your neighbors first

Weed Barrier Newspaper amp Cardboard

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

6 Layer bull 1-2rdquo of compost bull 4-5rdquo of Soil Building Mulch (tree trimmerrsquos chipped etc) bull Pull compost and mulch away from plant crowns and trunks

Timing bull Traditional Allow 3 - 5 months

for composting to complete process then plant

bull Fast Plant before completion by digging through layers

Sheet Mulching

(4rdquo+)

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

bull Rule of thumb for coverage 1 13 Cu Yd covers100 sf 4rdquo depth

Know your Turf Type to Effectively Remove

Turf Type Dormant Season

Active Season

Growth form

Seeds Common Types

Kill Method

Cool Season

Winter

Summer

Small tuffs

Dwarf Tall Fescue (common locally) Perennial Ryegrass Annual Ryegrass Blue Grass

Sheet Mulch

Warm Season

Winter Summer

Creeping Stolons

Bermuda grass Zoysia grass St Augustine Grass Kikuyu grass

Solarization or Chemical Followed by Sheet Mulching

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods bull Herbicides

bull Cannot be killed with Chemicals when dormant bull Spray herbicides when actively growing bull Repeat application

bull Non-toxic herbicide products

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods

bull Complete Sod Removal bull Sod goes to landfill

cannot be recycled

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Contouring for Dry Stream

Step 5 Implementation Contouring

Contouring Landscape Fabric First Cobbles Added

Completed

Step 5 Implementation Sequence

Do It Yourself or Professional Contractor What is right for you bull Tradeoff Cost vs Labor + Time bull Option Be the General Contractor yourself Installation or Repair bull California Landscape Contractors Association (CLCA)

httpwwwclcasandiegoorg bull Certified Irrigation Professional wwwIrrigationorg bull Contractors State License Board (CSLB)

httpwwwcslbcagovConsumers bull YouTube Instructional Videos

Step 6 Maintenance Irrigation

Irrigation Maintenance bull Adjust run time for season

bull 1 Winter bull 2 Fall amp Spring bull 3 Summer

bull Check for leaks and fix leaks promptly bull Flush drip systems and check filters to

reduce clogging bull Adjust sprayheads to prevent

overspray on hardscape

Step 6 Maintenance Plants

Plant Maintenance

bull Amend soil with compost and mulch regularly bull Remove weeds bull Monitor plant health bull Minimize the use of

non- organic chemicals bull Start with a hard spray

of water bull Use insecticidal soap

or other non-toxic pest killer

QUESTIONS

Apply for the WaterSmart Landscape Makeover Series

httplandscapemakeoverwatersmartsdorg Presentation Slides at httpwwwwatersmartsdorgprogramswatersmart-landscape-design-homeowners-workshop

  • Slide Number 1
  • San Diego County Water Authority
  • Slide Number 3
  • Slide Number 4
  • Slide Number 5
  • Slide Number 6
  • Slide Number 7
  • Before
  • After
  • Personal Goals
  • Slide Number 11
  • Why Remove Turf
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • WaterSmart Landscapes
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Design Process Overview
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Implementation Overview
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
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  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Water Uptake by Plant Roots
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Slide Number 48
  • Slide Number 49
  • Slide Number 50
  • Slide Number 51
  • Slide Number 52
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Observations
  • Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
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  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
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  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Find Your Sunset Western Zone
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Plant Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Anatomy of an Irrigation System
  • Slide Number 131
  • Sprays Low Pressure
  • Sprays High Pressure
  • Slide Number 134
  • Slide Number 135
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First Flush Techniques Dry Well

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Rain barrel connected to roof drain

10rsquo from hardscape

First Flush Techniques bull What Volume is needed Convert Gallons into Cubic Feet 372 Gallons from 6 Inch Rain Event 372 Gallons 748 = 50 Cubic Feet Depth of Storage Area in Inches = CF of Water divide (SF of Storage Area divide 12) Be aware of setbacks from buildings and impediments such as tree roots

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Observations

Site Observations bull Starting point of a successful design bull Take photos bull Assess existing situation

1 LID Conditions 2 Structural Conditions 3 Design Considerations 4 Growing Conditions

Landscape design and other design areas

bull Similarities bull Same basic elements amp principles

bull Differences bull Three-dimensional bull Living bull Seasonal amp ever changing

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Aesthetics Balance Symmetrical Balance

both sides even or visually identical - a mirror image Formal

Asymmetrical Balance

different-sized elements balance one another by having equal visual weight Informal

SYMMETRICAL BALANCE

ASYMMETRICAL BALANCE

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Proportion

bull Relative size of objects within the composition Large tree can make a house appear smaller

bull Most SoCal homes are out of scale to their lots

Aesthetics Proportion

Plantings may grow out of scale

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Color Most powerful of art elements Establish harmony

bull Soothing low contrast monochromatic cool bull Energizing contrast complimentary warm

SECONDARY COLORS PRIMARY COLORS TERTIARY COLORS

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Color Simple Color Harmony

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Contrast bull Provides interest and impact bull Creates Focal Points and catches the eye bull Contrast plant textures values and colors

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Unity bull Provides cohesive calm bull Repeat plant selections throughout the plan

including both sides of driveway

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Curb Appeal Billboard Effect bull Groups or drifts of plants catch the moving eye bull High contrast bull Simple

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Curb Appeal Path to the door bull Direct line of sight

or visual cues bull Generous path

welcomes guests bull No over grown areas

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Curb Appeal Path to the door bull Direct line of sight

or visual cues bull Generous path

welcomes guests bull No over grown areas

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Plant Functions in Design Climate Mitigation

bull Tradeoffs bull Deciduous Evergreen bull View vs Temperature

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Euphorbia cotinifolia Caribbean Copper Plant

Plant Functions in Design Security bull Thorns as a

deterrent

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Plant Functions in Design Privacy

bull Screen ugly views or create privacy bull Pick a cultivar that doesnrsquot need frequent pruning

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Podocarpus macrophyllus maki Shubby Yew

Pittosporum tenufolium lsquoSilver Sheenrsquo

Explore Design as 2 parts

bull Shaping Spaces bull How will you use the space

bull space arrangement location of major elements bull Design in 3D bull Form follows Function

bull Planting design bull How the space is filled with plants for effective

design

Step 4 Design Functional Design

How will you use your space Is your space an Outdoor Room a Passageway or a Garden

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Outdoor Rooms bull Walls

bull Do NOT need to be solid to create sense of enclosure

bull Floor bull Flagstone DG mulch

or groundcover

bull Ceilings bull can be canopies or arbors

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Passageway bull Way-finding or easy to follow bull Open path for curb appeal bull ldquoPeek-a-viewrdquo for mystery

Step 4 Design Functional Design

View Garden bull Enjoy from a distance bull Treat as a canvas bull Include paths for maintenance amp strolling

Step 4 Design Functional Design

View Garden Borrowed Views

Step 4 Design Functional Design

View Garden Created Views

bull Use an accent feature to create a focal point

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Design in 3D Create vertical dimension with

bull Layered planting

Background 6rsquo+ Middleground 4rsquo+-

Foreground 0-12rdquo

for islands

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function bull How will the space be used

bull What activities will occur there bull Active Uses

cooking eating entertaining sports play pool pets food bull Passive Uses

resting meditation viewing bull Does the current layout ldquoworkrdquo or does it need to

change to be more functional bull Lose the bed lines

bull Donrsquot think of your planting bed as a separate area hellip plan the entire space

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Create a Functional Bubble Plan bull Think

bull How the space could be used NOT how it IS used

bull Will it be an outdoor room garden or pathway

bull Do you want add bull Seating areas bull Pathways through

planting ldquoislandsrdquo bull Meander through your

yardslope with a circular route

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Think outside the box

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Create a Functional Bubble Plan bull Think How the space could be used NOT how it IS used

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Is it an Outdoor Room

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

An Outdoor Room with a dry stream bed

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Is it a Passageway

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Is it a Garden

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape Create a Planting Area Bubble Plan

bull Show basic planting areas bull Locate planting heights of

bull High bull Medium bull Low

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape Complete your Functional Bubble Plan

bull Sketch circulation paths and gathering areas

bull Show planting areas and height Create your Hardscape Plan

bull Check hardscape in place and correct bull Add desired elements

Include bull Hardscape walkways drive walls

patios etc bull Fences and walls bull Elements fountains pots arbors

rocks etc bull Planting areas

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Creating Your Plant Palette bull How to Choose

bull What do you like bull Climate appropriate bull Place appropriate bull Does it fill a design function

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Climate Appropriate Plants Leaves are

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Leathery Small

Silvery Solar tracking

Climate Appropriate Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes Homeownerrsquos Guide and Notebook

bull Mediterranean bull Asian bull Tropical bull Contemporary bull Native bull Shade bull Groundcover options

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Mediterranean

CC BY 20 Karen Roe

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Lavender Rosemary

Olives

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Asian

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Iris douglasiana Dietes African Iris Nandina

Juniperus Juniper

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Tropical

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Lantana Alstroemeria

Strelitzia Bird of Paradise Euphorbia milii Crown of Thorns

Bromeliads

Plumeria

Bougainvillea Geraniums Bird of Paradise

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Contemporary

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Anigozanthos Kangaroo Paw Assorted Succulents

Fire Sticks Kalanchoe thyrisifolia Agave Attenuata

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

California Natives

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Heteromeles arbutifolia Toyon

Romneya coulteri Matilija Poppy

Epilobium California Fushia

Saliva clevelandii Cleveland Sage

A note about Natives hellip WaterSmart Plant Palettes

California Natives bull Adapted for our climate soils bull Provide habitat and attract wildlife

Native plants need

bull Little or no summer water bull Little or no fertilizer bull No pesticides bull Less maintenance

Some native plants are summer deciduous

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Shade Plants for Dry Areas (See Notebook)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Bromeliads Clivia Dianella variegata Schefflera arboricola variegata

Walkable Groundcover Options Dymondia margaretae (Silver Carpet)

Lippia nodiflora (Kurapia)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Flat Green Groundcover Options Fragaria chiloensis (Beach Strawberry)

Achillea millefolium (Yarrow)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Mature Size Plant Research the ldquoFinished Sizerdquo

Agave americana marginata

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Mature Size Plant Pick the right size cultivar for the right place

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Carissa macrocarpa Natal Plum Species lsquoBoxwood Beautyrsquo lsquoGreen Carpetrsquo

8rsquo x 8rsquo 2rsquo x 2rsquo 1rsquo ndash 1 frac12rsquo x 4rsquo

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Growing Conditions Exposure

bull Soil type bull Drainage

Full Shade Full Sun

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Water Requirements Water Use Landscape Coefficient of Landscape Species WUCOLS South Coastal South Inland

Plant Search httpucanredusitesWUCOLSPlant_Search_Instructions

Escondido Rancho Bernardo San Marcos Poway Lakeside Ramona

San Diego Chula Vista Del Mar La Jolla Carlsbad Oceanside Vista El Cajon

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant

WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant

Sunset Western Garden Book Specific Plant Info bull Water usage bull Mature Size bull Cultivars bull Growing conditions

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Find Your Sunset Western Zone Zone 24

bull Mild maritime climate mild winters cool summers rarely freezes

Zone 23 bull Warmer than Zone 24

usually frost-free Zone 21

bull A mix of maritime amp continental influence colder in winter

httpwwwsunsetcomgardenclimate-zonessunset-climate-zone-san-diego-area-00418000067314

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant Sunset Western Garden Book Specific Plant Info bull Water usage bull Mature Size bull Cultivars bull Growing requirements

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Explore Design as 2 parts Physical site design

bull How the space is arranged location of major elements

Planting design and placement bull How the space is filled with plants for effective design

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Putting It Together Size your plants bull Draw at Mature Size to match Bubble Diagram bull Avoid overplanting bull Allow room to grow bull Understand you may

need to edit and thin later

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Putting It Together Hydrozoning bull Group plants with like water needs together

according to irrigation zone bull Do not put water needy plants next to low-water

plants bull Research

bull Water Use Classification of Landscape Species (WUCOLS) rating

bull Plant palettes bull Sunset Western

Step 4 Design Plant Placement

Remember Drawing in Scale Accurate proportion using a standard measurement to represent one foot

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale bull Determine the mature size of the plant bull Use the mature size bull Find appropriate circle

on template

bull Example bull Bush is 3rsquo at maturity bull In 14 scale use 34rdquo

diameter circle

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale bull Pencil in the plants for your space bull At 14rdquo scale = 1rsquo- 0rdquo

bull 3rsquo diameter shrub drawn as 34rdquo diameter circle

bull 12rsquo canopy tree drawn as 3rdquo diameter circle

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Anatomy of an Irrigation System

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Pressure Test bull Use meter on last head on valve

bull Range should be between 25 psi and 40 psi

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Pressure Regulation

At the point of connection (POC) At the head At the valve

Sprays Low Pressure

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Donuts formed by poor coverage

Sprays High Pressure

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Misting

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Overhead or Drip

Choose Overhead Spray for bull Large areas of turf replacement ground cover

(ie dymondia Beach Strawberry etc) bull The existing overhead system has good existing

coverage Choose Drip for bull Small oddly shaped planting areas bull Mixing of plants with differing water requirements in

the same valve area

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of Efficient Overhead Spray bull Simple to retrofit existing spray hardware bull Can match precipitation rate of drip bull Simpler to troubleshoot than drip bull May provide better coverage for groundcover

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of Drip Systems bull Drip is the most efficient

irrigation delivery type

bull Reduces weed growth by targeted water application

bull Prevents runoff and erosion

bull Low precipitation rate

bull No trenching means less digging

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of In-Line Drip Emitters

bull Provide consistent precipitation rate throughout line

bull Less prone to clogging and damage than micro spray

bull Easy to install

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Filters

At the head At the valve

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Drip Retrofit Systems bull Replace existing pop-ups with

retrofit such as Rainbird R-1800

bull Use subsurface tubing with emitter valves not micro spray and 14rdquospaghetti lines

bull Cover with mulch

Step 4 Design Irrigation

In-line Drip

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Irrigation Plan bull Create an irrigation plan based on your completed planting

plan and hydrozones bull Select a category of irrigation (rotor drip etchellip) bull Prepare a materials list and fill in spaces on your legend

(components and quantity)

Step 4 Design Irrigation

What is a Controller Program

bull A set of instructions stored in the controller

bull Different irrigation schedules bull Irrigation days ndash how often bull Start times ndash at what time bull Water times ndash how long

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Water Efficient Control Equipment bull Smart Controllers bull Rain and ETo Sensors bull Moisture Sensors

Smart Controllers Moisture Sensors

Rain and ETo Sensors

How much water does your landscape need

hellip It depends

Step 4 Design Irrigation

bull Soil Texture bull Precipitation Rate bull Plant Demand

Irrigation Scheduling Internet BeWaterWisecom

Step 4 Design Irrigation

1 Prepare the site

bull Cut down tall weeds bull Remove woody or invasive plants bull (warm season turf) bull Flag sprinkler heads bull Soak the area with water

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

2 Edging Mounding amp Contouring

bull Make room for the mulch Cut lawn 12 inches away from concrete to 3rdquo below concrete level

bull Create mounds with removed sod by facing turf side down or discard removed sod

bull Grade as needed

Manual ldquoGrubbingrdquo Gas Powered

Sod Cutter

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

3 Ensure Irrigation of Trees and Large plants bull Add bubblers or drip irrigation if needed

In-line drip irrigation can be expanded as tree grows Bubbler Head Drip Irrigation

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

4 Plant Large Plants bull 5 gallon and larger

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

5 Add a weed barrier bull NOT weed cloth (except under rock) bull Newspaper or cardboard bull Overlap by 6-8 inches bull Cover all ground except where

there are plants

Paper amp Cardboard Weed Barrier Do NOT use weed cloth

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Notify your neighbors first

Weed Barrier Newspaper amp Cardboard

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

6 Layer bull 1-2rdquo of compost bull 4-5rdquo of Soil Building Mulch (tree trimmerrsquos chipped etc) bull Pull compost and mulch away from plant crowns and trunks

Timing bull Traditional Allow 3 - 5 months

for composting to complete process then plant

bull Fast Plant before completion by digging through layers

Sheet Mulching

(4rdquo+)

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

bull Rule of thumb for coverage 1 13 Cu Yd covers100 sf 4rdquo depth

Know your Turf Type to Effectively Remove

Turf Type Dormant Season

Active Season

Growth form

Seeds Common Types

Kill Method

Cool Season

Winter

Summer

Small tuffs

Dwarf Tall Fescue (common locally) Perennial Ryegrass Annual Ryegrass Blue Grass

Sheet Mulch

Warm Season

Winter Summer

Creeping Stolons

Bermuda grass Zoysia grass St Augustine Grass Kikuyu grass

Solarization or Chemical Followed by Sheet Mulching

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods bull Herbicides

bull Cannot be killed with Chemicals when dormant bull Spray herbicides when actively growing bull Repeat application

bull Non-toxic herbicide products

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods

bull Complete Sod Removal bull Sod goes to landfill

cannot be recycled

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Contouring for Dry Stream

Step 5 Implementation Contouring

Contouring Landscape Fabric First Cobbles Added

Completed

Step 5 Implementation Sequence

Do It Yourself or Professional Contractor What is right for you bull Tradeoff Cost vs Labor + Time bull Option Be the General Contractor yourself Installation or Repair bull California Landscape Contractors Association (CLCA)

httpwwwclcasandiegoorg bull Certified Irrigation Professional wwwIrrigationorg bull Contractors State License Board (CSLB)

httpwwwcslbcagovConsumers bull YouTube Instructional Videos

Step 6 Maintenance Irrigation

Irrigation Maintenance bull Adjust run time for season

bull 1 Winter bull 2 Fall amp Spring bull 3 Summer

bull Check for leaks and fix leaks promptly bull Flush drip systems and check filters to

reduce clogging bull Adjust sprayheads to prevent

overspray on hardscape

Step 6 Maintenance Plants

Plant Maintenance

bull Amend soil with compost and mulch regularly bull Remove weeds bull Monitor plant health bull Minimize the use of

non- organic chemicals bull Start with a hard spray

of water bull Use insecticidal soap

or other non-toxic pest killer

QUESTIONS

Apply for the WaterSmart Landscape Makeover Series

httplandscapemakeoverwatersmartsdorg Presentation Slides at httpwwwwatersmartsdorgprogramswatersmart-landscape-design-homeowners-workshop

  • Slide Number 1
  • San Diego County Water Authority
  • Slide Number 3
  • Slide Number 4
  • Slide Number 5
  • Slide Number 6
  • Slide Number 7
  • Before
  • After
  • Personal Goals
  • Slide Number 11
  • Why Remove Turf
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • WaterSmart Landscapes
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Design Process Overview
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Implementation Overview
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Slide Number 38
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Water Uptake by Plant Roots
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Slide Number 48
  • Slide Number 49
  • Slide Number 50
  • Slide Number 51
  • Slide Number 52
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Observations
  • Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
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  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
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  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Find Your Sunset Western Zone
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Plant Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Anatomy of an Irrigation System
  • Slide Number 131
  • Sprays Low Pressure
  • Sprays High Pressure
  • Slide Number 134
  • Slide Number 135
  • Slide Number 136
  • Slide Number 137
  • Slide Number 138
  • Slide Number 139
  • Slide Number 140
  • Slide Number 141
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Page 69: WaterSmart Landscape DESIGN FOR HOMEOWNERS · WaterSmart Landscape . DESIGN FOR HOMEOWNERS . Brought to you by the San Diego County Water Authority . ... Case Study 1. After: Approximately

First Flush Techniques bull What Volume is needed Convert Gallons into Cubic Feet 372 Gallons from 6 Inch Rain Event 372 Gallons 748 = 50 Cubic Feet Depth of Storage Area in Inches = CF of Water divide (SF of Storage Area divide 12) Be aware of setbacks from buildings and impediments such as tree roots

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed

Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Observations

Site Observations bull Starting point of a successful design bull Take photos bull Assess existing situation

1 LID Conditions 2 Structural Conditions 3 Design Considerations 4 Growing Conditions

Landscape design and other design areas

bull Similarities bull Same basic elements amp principles

bull Differences bull Three-dimensional bull Living bull Seasonal amp ever changing

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Aesthetics Balance Symmetrical Balance

both sides even or visually identical - a mirror image Formal

Asymmetrical Balance

different-sized elements balance one another by having equal visual weight Informal

SYMMETRICAL BALANCE

ASYMMETRICAL BALANCE

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Proportion

bull Relative size of objects within the composition Large tree can make a house appear smaller

bull Most SoCal homes are out of scale to their lots

Aesthetics Proportion

Plantings may grow out of scale

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Color Most powerful of art elements Establish harmony

bull Soothing low contrast monochromatic cool bull Energizing contrast complimentary warm

SECONDARY COLORS PRIMARY COLORS TERTIARY COLORS

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Color Simple Color Harmony

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Contrast bull Provides interest and impact bull Creates Focal Points and catches the eye bull Contrast plant textures values and colors

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Unity bull Provides cohesive calm bull Repeat plant selections throughout the plan

including both sides of driveway

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Curb Appeal Billboard Effect bull Groups or drifts of plants catch the moving eye bull High contrast bull Simple

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Curb Appeal Path to the door bull Direct line of sight

or visual cues bull Generous path

welcomes guests bull No over grown areas

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Curb Appeal Path to the door bull Direct line of sight

or visual cues bull Generous path

welcomes guests bull No over grown areas

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Plant Functions in Design Climate Mitigation

bull Tradeoffs bull Deciduous Evergreen bull View vs Temperature

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Euphorbia cotinifolia Caribbean Copper Plant

Plant Functions in Design Security bull Thorns as a

deterrent

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Plant Functions in Design Privacy

bull Screen ugly views or create privacy bull Pick a cultivar that doesnrsquot need frequent pruning

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Podocarpus macrophyllus maki Shubby Yew

Pittosporum tenufolium lsquoSilver Sheenrsquo

Explore Design as 2 parts

bull Shaping Spaces bull How will you use the space

bull space arrangement location of major elements bull Design in 3D bull Form follows Function

bull Planting design bull How the space is filled with plants for effective

design

Step 4 Design Functional Design

How will you use your space Is your space an Outdoor Room a Passageway or a Garden

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Outdoor Rooms bull Walls

bull Do NOT need to be solid to create sense of enclosure

bull Floor bull Flagstone DG mulch

or groundcover

bull Ceilings bull can be canopies or arbors

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Passageway bull Way-finding or easy to follow bull Open path for curb appeal bull ldquoPeek-a-viewrdquo for mystery

Step 4 Design Functional Design

View Garden bull Enjoy from a distance bull Treat as a canvas bull Include paths for maintenance amp strolling

Step 4 Design Functional Design

View Garden Borrowed Views

Step 4 Design Functional Design

View Garden Created Views

bull Use an accent feature to create a focal point

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Design in 3D Create vertical dimension with

bull Layered planting

Background 6rsquo+ Middleground 4rsquo+-

Foreground 0-12rdquo

for islands

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function bull How will the space be used

bull What activities will occur there bull Active Uses

cooking eating entertaining sports play pool pets food bull Passive Uses

resting meditation viewing bull Does the current layout ldquoworkrdquo or does it need to

change to be more functional bull Lose the bed lines

bull Donrsquot think of your planting bed as a separate area hellip plan the entire space

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Create a Functional Bubble Plan bull Think

bull How the space could be used NOT how it IS used

bull Will it be an outdoor room garden or pathway

bull Do you want add bull Seating areas bull Pathways through

planting ldquoislandsrdquo bull Meander through your

yardslope with a circular route

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Think outside the box

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Create a Functional Bubble Plan bull Think How the space could be used NOT how it IS used

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Is it an Outdoor Room

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

An Outdoor Room with a dry stream bed

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Is it a Passageway

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Is it a Garden

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape Create a Planting Area Bubble Plan

bull Show basic planting areas bull Locate planting heights of

bull High bull Medium bull Low

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape Complete your Functional Bubble Plan

bull Sketch circulation paths and gathering areas

bull Show planting areas and height Create your Hardscape Plan

bull Check hardscape in place and correct bull Add desired elements

Include bull Hardscape walkways drive walls

patios etc bull Fences and walls bull Elements fountains pots arbors

rocks etc bull Planting areas

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Creating Your Plant Palette bull How to Choose

bull What do you like bull Climate appropriate bull Place appropriate bull Does it fill a design function

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Climate Appropriate Plants Leaves are

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Leathery Small

Silvery Solar tracking

Climate Appropriate Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes Homeownerrsquos Guide and Notebook

bull Mediterranean bull Asian bull Tropical bull Contemporary bull Native bull Shade bull Groundcover options

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Mediterranean

CC BY 20 Karen Roe

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Lavender Rosemary

Olives

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Asian

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Iris douglasiana Dietes African Iris Nandina

Juniperus Juniper

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Tropical

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Lantana Alstroemeria

Strelitzia Bird of Paradise Euphorbia milii Crown of Thorns

Bromeliads

Plumeria

Bougainvillea Geraniums Bird of Paradise

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Contemporary

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Anigozanthos Kangaroo Paw Assorted Succulents

Fire Sticks Kalanchoe thyrisifolia Agave Attenuata

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

California Natives

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Heteromeles arbutifolia Toyon

Romneya coulteri Matilija Poppy

Epilobium California Fushia

Saliva clevelandii Cleveland Sage

A note about Natives hellip WaterSmart Plant Palettes

California Natives bull Adapted for our climate soils bull Provide habitat and attract wildlife

Native plants need

bull Little or no summer water bull Little or no fertilizer bull No pesticides bull Less maintenance

Some native plants are summer deciduous

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Shade Plants for Dry Areas (See Notebook)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Bromeliads Clivia Dianella variegata Schefflera arboricola variegata

Walkable Groundcover Options Dymondia margaretae (Silver Carpet)

Lippia nodiflora (Kurapia)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Flat Green Groundcover Options Fragaria chiloensis (Beach Strawberry)

Achillea millefolium (Yarrow)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Mature Size Plant Research the ldquoFinished Sizerdquo

Agave americana marginata

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Mature Size Plant Pick the right size cultivar for the right place

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Carissa macrocarpa Natal Plum Species lsquoBoxwood Beautyrsquo lsquoGreen Carpetrsquo

8rsquo x 8rsquo 2rsquo x 2rsquo 1rsquo ndash 1 frac12rsquo x 4rsquo

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Growing Conditions Exposure

bull Soil type bull Drainage

Full Shade Full Sun

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Water Requirements Water Use Landscape Coefficient of Landscape Species WUCOLS South Coastal South Inland

Plant Search httpucanredusitesWUCOLSPlant_Search_Instructions

Escondido Rancho Bernardo San Marcos Poway Lakeside Ramona

San Diego Chula Vista Del Mar La Jolla Carlsbad Oceanside Vista El Cajon

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant

WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant

Sunset Western Garden Book Specific Plant Info bull Water usage bull Mature Size bull Cultivars bull Growing conditions

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Find Your Sunset Western Zone Zone 24

bull Mild maritime climate mild winters cool summers rarely freezes

Zone 23 bull Warmer than Zone 24

usually frost-free Zone 21

bull A mix of maritime amp continental influence colder in winter

httpwwwsunsetcomgardenclimate-zonessunset-climate-zone-san-diego-area-00418000067314

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant Sunset Western Garden Book Specific Plant Info bull Water usage bull Mature Size bull Cultivars bull Growing requirements

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Explore Design as 2 parts Physical site design

bull How the space is arranged location of major elements

Planting design and placement bull How the space is filled with plants for effective design

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Putting It Together Size your plants bull Draw at Mature Size to match Bubble Diagram bull Avoid overplanting bull Allow room to grow bull Understand you may

need to edit and thin later

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Putting It Together Hydrozoning bull Group plants with like water needs together

according to irrigation zone bull Do not put water needy plants next to low-water

plants bull Research

bull Water Use Classification of Landscape Species (WUCOLS) rating

bull Plant palettes bull Sunset Western

Step 4 Design Plant Placement

Remember Drawing in Scale Accurate proportion using a standard measurement to represent one foot

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale bull Determine the mature size of the plant bull Use the mature size bull Find appropriate circle

on template

bull Example bull Bush is 3rsquo at maturity bull In 14 scale use 34rdquo

diameter circle

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale bull Pencil in the plants for your space bull At 14rdquo scale = 1rsquo- 0rdquo

bull 3rsquo diameter shrub drawn as 34rdquo diameter circle

bull 12rsquo canopy tree drawn as 3rdquo diameter circle

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Anatomy of an Irrigation System

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Pressure Test bull Use meter on last head on valve

bull Range should be between 25 psi and 40 psi

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Pressure Regulation

At the point of connection (POC) At the head At the valve

Sprays Low Pressure

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Donuts formed by poor coverage

Sprays High Pressure

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Misting

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Overhead or Drip

Choose Overhead Spray for bull Large areas of turf replacement ground cover

(ie dymondia Beach Strawberry etc) bull The existing overhead system has good existing

coverage Choose Drip for bull Small oddly shaped planting areas bull Mixing of plants with differing water requirements in

the same valve area

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of Efficient Overhead Spray bull Simple to retrofit existing spray hardware bull Can match precipitation rate of drip bull Simpler to troubleshoot than drip bull May provide better coverage for groundcover

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of Drip Systems bull Drip is the most efficient

irrigation delivery type

bull Reduces weed growth by targeted water application

bull Prevents runoff and erosion

bull Low precipitation rate

bull No trenching means less digging

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of In-Line Drip Emitters

bull Provide consistent precipitation rate throughout line

bull Less prone to clogging and damage than micro spray

bull Easy to install

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Filters

At the head At the valve

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Drip Retrofit Systems bull Replace existing pop-ups with

retrofit such as Rainbird R-1800

bull Use subsurface tubing with emitter valves not micro spray and 14rdquospaghetti lines

bull Cover with mulch

Step 4 Design Irrigation

In-line Drip

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Irrigation Plan bull Create an irrigation plan based on your completed planting

plan and hydrozones bull Select a category of irrigation (rotor drip etchellip) bull Prepare a materials list and fill in spaces on your legend

(components and quantity)

Step 4 Design Irrigation

What is a Controller Program

bull A set of instructions stored in the controller

bull Different irrigation schedules bull Irrigation days ndash how often bull Start times ndash at what time bull Water times ndash how long

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Water Efficient Control Equipment bull Smart Controllers bull Rain and ETo Sensors bull Moisture Sensors

Smart Controllers Moisture Sensors

Rain and ETo Sensors

How much water does your landscape need

hellip It depends

Step 4 Design Irrigation

bull Soil Texture bull Precipitation Rate bull Plant Demand

Irrigation Scheduling Internet BeWaterWisecom

Step 4 Design Irrigation

1 Prepare the site

bull Cut down tall weeds bull Remove woody or invasive plants bull (warm season turf) bull Flag sprinkler heads bull Soak the area with water

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

2 Edging Mounding amp Contouring

bull Make room for the mulch Cut lawn 12 inches away from concrete to 3rdquo below concrete level

bull Create mounds with removed sod by facing turf side down or discard removed sod

bull Grade as needed

Manual ldquoGrubbingrdquo Gas Powered

Sod Cutter

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

3 Ensure Irrigation of Trees and Large plants bull Add bubblers or drip irrigation if needed

In-line drip irrigation can be expanded as tree grows Bubbler Head Drip Irrigation

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

4 Plant Large Plants bull 5 gallon and larger

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

5 Add a weed barrier bull NOT weed cloth (except under rock) bull Newspaper or cardboard bull Overlap by 6-8 inches bull Cover all ground except where

there are plants

Paper amp Cardboard Weed Barrier Do NOT use weed cloth

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Notify your neighbors first

Weed Barrier Newspaper amp Cardboard

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

6 Layer bull 1-2rdquo of compost bull 4-5rdquo of Soil Building Mulch (tree trimmerrsquos chipped etc) bull Pull compost and mulch away from plant crowns and trunks

Timing bull Traditional Allow 3 - 5 months

for composting to complete process then plant

bull Fast Plant before completion by digging through layers

Sheet Mulching

(4rdquo+)

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

bull Rule of thumb for coverage 1 13 Cu Yd covers100 sf 4rdquo depth

Know your Turf Type to Effectively Remove

Turf Type Dormant Season

Active Season

Growth form

Seeds Common Types

Kill Method

Cool Season

Winter

Summer

Small tuffs

Dwarf Tall Fescue (common locally) Perennial Ryegrass Annual Ryegrass Blue Grass

Sheet Mulch

Warm Season

Winter Summer

Creeping Stolons

Bermuda grass Zoysia grass St Augustine Grass Kikuyu grass

Solarization or Chemical Followed by Sheet Mulching

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods bull Herbicides

bull Cannot be killed with Chemicals when dormant bull Spray herbicides when actively growing bull Repeat application

bull Non-toxic herbicide products

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods

bull Complete Sod Removal bull Sod goes to landfill

cannot be recycled

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Contouring for Dry Stream

Step 5 Implementation Contouring

Contouring Landscape Fabric First Cobbles Added

Completed

Step 5 Implementation Sequence

Do It Yourself or Professional Contractor What is right for you bull Tradeoff Cost vs Labor + Time bull Option Be the General Contractor yourself Installation or Repair bull California Landscape Contractors Association (CLCA)

httpwwwclcasandiegoorg bull Certified Irrigation Professional wwwIrrigationorg bull Contractors State License Board (CSLB)

httpwwwcslbcagovConsumers bull YouTube Instructional Videos

Step 6 Maintenance Irrigation

Irrigation Maintenance bull Adjust run time for season

bull 1 Winter bull 2 Fall amp Spring bull 3 Summer

bull Check for leaks and fix leaks promptly bull Flush drip systems and check filters to

reduce clogging bull Adjust sprayheads to prevent

overspray on hardscape

Step 6 Maintenance Plants

Plant Maintenance

bull Amend soil with compost and mulch regularly bull Remove weeds bull Monitor plant health bull Minimize the use of

non- organic chemicals bull Start with a hard spray

of water bull Use insecticidal soap

or other non-toxic pest killer

QUESTIONS

Apply for the WaterSmart Landscape Makeover Series

httplandscapemakeoverwatersmartsdorg Presentation Slides at httpwwwwatersmartsdorgprogramswatersmart-landscape-design-homeowners-workshop

  • Slide Number 1
  • San Diego County Water Authority
  • Slide Number 3
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  • Before
  • After
  • Personal Goals
  • Slide Number 11
  • Why Remove Turf
  • Case Study 1
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  • Case Study 1
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  • WaterSmart Landscapes
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Design Process Overview
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Implementation Overview
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
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  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
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  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
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  • Water Uptake by Plant Roots
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
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  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
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  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
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  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Observations
  • Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
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  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
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  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Find Your Sunset Western Zone
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Plant Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Anatomy of an Irrigation System
  • Slide Number 131
  • Sprays Low Pressure
  • Sprays High Pressure
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Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Observations

Site Observations bull Starting point of a successful design bull Take photos bull Assess existing situation

1 LID Conditions 2 Structural Conditions 3 Design Considerations 4 Growing Conditions

Landscape design and other design areas

bull Similarities bull Same basic elements amp principles

bull Differences bull Three-dimensional bull Living bull Seasonal amp ever changing

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Aesthetics Balance Symmetrical Balance

both sides even or visually identical - a mirror image Formal

Asymmetrical Balance

different-sized elements balance one another by having equal visual weight Informal

SYMMETRICAL BALANCE

ASYMMETRICAL BALANCE

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Proportion

bull Relative size of objects within the composition Large tree can make a house appear smaller

bull Most SoCal homes are out of scale to their lots

Aesthetics Proportion

Plantings may grow out of scale

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Color Most powerful of art elements Establish harmony

bull Soothing low contrast monochromatic cool bull Energizing contrast complimentary warm

SECONDARY COLORS PRIMARY COLORS TERTIARY COLORS

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Color Simple Color Harmony

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Contrast bull Provides interest and impact bull Creates Focal Points and catches the eye bull Contrast plant textures values and colors

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Unity bull Provides cohesive calm bull Repeat plant selections throughout the plan

including both sides of driveway

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Curb Appeal Billboard Effect bull Groups or drifts of plants catch the moving eye bull High contrast bull Simple

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Curb Appeal Path to the door bull Direct line of sight

or visual cues bull Generous path

welcomes guests bull No over grown areas

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Curb Appeal Path to the door bull Direct line of sight

or visual cues bull Generous path

welcomes guests bull No over grown areas

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Plant Functions in Design Climate Mitigation

bull Tradeoffs bull Deciduous Evergreen bull View vs Temperature

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Euphorbia cotinifolia Caribbean Copper Plant

Plant Functions in Design Security bull Thorns as a

deterrent

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Plant Functions in Design Privacy

bull Screen ugly views or create privacy bull Pick a cultivar that doesnrsquot need frequent pruning

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Podocarpus macrophyllus maki Shubby Yew

Pittosporum tenufolium lsquoSilver Sheenrsquo

Explore Design as 2 parts

bull Shaping Spaces bull How will you use the space

bull space arrangement location of major elements bull Design in 3D bull Form follows Function

bull Planting design bull How the space is filled with plants for effective

design

Step 4 Design Functional Design

How will you use your space Is your space an Outdoor Room a Passageway or a Garden

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Outdoor Rooms bull Walls

bull Do NOT need to be solid to create sense of enclosure

bull Floor bull Flagstone DG mulch

or groundcover

bull Ceilings bull can be canopies or arbors

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Passageway bull Way-finding or easy to follow bull Open path for curb appeal bull ldquoPeek-a-viewrdquo for mystery

Step 4 Design Functional Design

View Garden bull Enjoy from a distance bull Treat as a canvas bull Include paths for maintenance amp strolling

Step 4 Design Functional Design

View Garden Borrowed Views

Step 4 Design Functional Design

View Garden Created Views

bull Use an accent feature to create a focal point

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Design in 3D Create vertical dimension with

bull Layered planting

Background 6rsquo+ Middleground 4rsquo+-

Foreground 0-12rdquo

for islands

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function bull How will the space be used

bull What activities will occur there bull Active Uses

cooking eating entertaining sports play pool pets food bull Passive Uses

resting meditation viewing bull Does the current layout ldquoworkrdquo or does it need to

change to be more functional bull Lose the bed lines

bull Donrsquot think of your planting bed as a separate area hellip plan the entire space

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Create a Functional Bubble Plan bull Think

bull How the space could be used NOT how it IS used

bull Will it be an outdoor room garden or pathway

bull Do you want add bull Seating areas bull Pathways through

planting ldquoislandsrdquo bull Meander through your

yardslope with a circular route

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Think outside the box

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Create a Functional Bubble Plan bull Think How the space could be used NOT how it IS used

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Is it an Outdoor Room

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

An Outdoor Room with a dry stream bed

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Is it a Passageway

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Is it a Garden

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape Create a Planting Area Bubble Plan

bull Show basic planting areas bull Locate planting heights of

bull High bull Medium bull Low

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape Complete your Functional Bubble Plan

bull Sketch circulation paths and gathering areas

bull Show planting areas and height Create your Hardscape Plan

bull Check hardscape in place and correct bull Add desired elements

Include bull Hardscape walkways drive walls

patios etc bull Fences and walls bull Elements fountains pots arbors

rocks etc bull Planting areas

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Creating Your Plant Palette bull How to Choose

bull What do you like bull Climate appropriate bull Place appropriate bull Does it fill a design function

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Climate Appropriate Plants Leaves are

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Leathery Small

Silvery Solar tracking

Climate Appropriate Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes Homeownerrsquos Guide and Notebook

bull Mediterranean bull Asian bull Tropical bull Contemporary bull Native bull Shade bull Groundcover options

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Mediterranean

CC BY 20 Karen Roe

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Lavender Rosemary

Olives

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Asian

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Iris douglasiana Dietes African Iris Nandina

Juniperus Juniper

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Tropical

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Lantana Alstroemeria

Strelitzia Bird of Paradise Euphorbia milii Crown of Thorns

Bromeliads

Plumeria

Bougainvillea Geraniums Bird of Paradise

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Contemporary

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Anigozanthos Kangaroo Paw Assorted Succulents

Fire Sticks Kalanchoe thyrisifolia Agave Attenuata

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

California Natives

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Heteromeles arbutifolia Toyon

Romneya coulteri Matilija Poppy

Epilobium California Fushia

Saliva clevelandii Cleveland Sage

A note about Natives hellip WaterSmart Plant Palettes

California Natives bull Adapted for our climate soils bull Provide habitat and attract wildlife

Native plants need

bull Little or no summer water bull Little or no fertilizer bull No pesticides bull Less maintenance

Some native plants are summer deciduous

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Shade Plants for Dry Areas (See Notebook)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Bromeliads Clivia Dianella variegata Schefflera arboricola variegata

Walkable Groundcover Options Dymondia margaretae (Silver Carpet)

Lippia nodiflora (Kurapia)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Flat Green Groundcover Options Fragaria chiloensis (Beach Strawberry)

Achillea millefolium (Yarrow)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Mature Size Plant Research the ldquoFinished Sizerdquo

Agave americana marginata

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Mature Size Plant Pick the right size cultivar for the right place

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Carissa macrocarpa Natal Plum Species lsquoBoxwood Beautyrsquo lsquoGreen Carpetrsquo

8rsquo x 8rsquo 2rsquo x 2rsquo 1rsquo ndash 1 frac12rsquo x 4rsquo

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Growing Conditions Exposure

bull Soil type bull Drainage

Full Shade Full Sun

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Water Requirements Water Use Landscape Coefficient of Landscape Species WUCOLS South Coastal South Inland

Plant Search httpucanredusitesWUCOLSPlant_Search_Instructions

Escondido Rancho Bernardo San Marcos Poway Lakeside Ramona

San Diego Chula Vista Del Mar La Jolla Carlsbad Oceanside Vista El Cajon

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant

WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant

Sunset Western Garden Book Specific Plant Info bull Water usage bull Mature Size bull Cultivars bull Growing conditions

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Find Your Sunset Western Zone Zone 24

bull Mild maritime climate mild winters cool summers rarely freezes

Zone 23 bull Warmer than Zone 24

usually frost-free Zone 21

bull A mix of maritime amp continental influence colder in winter

httpwwwsunsetcomgardenclimate-zonessunset-climate-zone-san-diego-area-00418000067314

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant Sunset Western Garden Book Specific Plant Info bull Water usage bull Mature Size bull Cultivars bull Growing requirements

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Explore Design as 2 parts Physical site design

bull How the space is arranged location of major elements

Planting design and placement bull How the space is filled with plants for effective design

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Putting It Together Size your plants bull Draw at Mature Size to match Bubble Diagram bull Avoid overplanting bull Allow room to grow bull Understand you may

need to edit and thin later

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Putting It Together Hydrozoning bull Group plants with like water needs together

according to irrigation zone bull Do not put water needy plants next to low-water

plants bull Research

bull Water Use Classification of Landscape Species (WUCOLS) rating

bull Plant palettes bull Sunset Western

Step 4 Design Plant Placement

Remember Drawing in Scale Accurate proportion using a standard measurement to represent one foot

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale bull Determine the mature size of the plant bull Use the mature size bull Find appropriate circle

on template

bull Example bull Bush is 3rsquo at maturity bull In 14 scale use 34rdquo

diameter circle

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale bull Pencil in the plants for your space bull At 14rdquo scale = 1rsquo- 0rdquo

bull 3rsquo diameter shrub drawn as 34rdquo diameter circle

bull 12rsquo canopy tree drawn as 3rdquo diameter circle

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Anatomy of an Irrigation System

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Pressure Test bull Use meter on last head on valve

bull Range should be between 25 psi and 40 psi

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Pressure Regulation

At the point of connection (POC) At the head At the valve

Sprays Low Pressure

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Donuts formed by poor coverage

Sprays High Pressure

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Misting

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Overhead or Drip

Choose Overhead Spray for bull Large areas of turf replacement ground cover

(ie dymondia Beach Strawberry etc) bull The existing overhead system has good existing

coverage Choose Drip for bull Small oddly shaped planting areas bull Mixing of plants with differing water requirements in

the same valve area

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of Efficient Overhead Spray bull Simple to retrofit existing spray hardware bull Can match precipitation rate of drip bull Simpler to troubleshoot than drip bull May provide better coverage for groundcover

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of Drip Systems bull Drip is the most efficient

irrigation delivery type

bull Reduces weed growth by targeted water application

bull Prevents runoff and erosion

bull Low precipitation rate

bull No trenching means less digging

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of In-Line Drip Emitters

bull Provide consistent precipitation rate throughout line

bull Less prone to clogging and damage than micro spray

bull Easy to install

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Filters

At the head At the valve

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Drip Retrofit Systems bull Replace existing pop-ups with

retrofit such as Rainbird R-1800

bull Use subsurface tubing with emitter valves not micro spray and 14rdquospaghetti lines

bull Cover with mulch

Step 4 Design Irrigation

In-line Drip

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Irrigation Plan bull Create an irrigation plan based on your completed planting

plan and hydrozones bull Select a category of irrigation (rotor drip etchellip) bull Prepare a materials list and fill in spaces on your legend

(components and quantity)

Step 4 Design Irrigation

What is a Controller Program

bull A set of instructions stored in the controller

bull Different irrigation schedules bull Irrigation days ndash how often bull Start times ndash at what time bull Water times ndash how long

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Water Efficient Control Equipment bull Smart Controllers bull Rain and ETo Sensors bull Moisture Sensors

Smart Controllers Moisture Sensors

Rain and ETo Sensors

How much water does your landscape need

hellip It depends

Step 4 Design Irrigation

bull Soil Texture bull Precipitation Rate bull Plant Demand

Irrigation Scheduling Internet BeWaterWisecom

Step 4 Design Irrigation

1 Prepare the site

bull Cut down tall weeds bull Remove woody or invasive plants bull (warm season turf) bull Flag sprinkler heads bull Soak the area with water

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

2 Edging Mounding amp Contouring

bull Make room for the mulch Cut lawn 12 inches away from concrete to 3rdquo below concrete level

bull Create mounds with removed sod by facing turf side down or discard removed sod

bull Grade as needed

Manual ldquoGrubbingrdquo Gas Powered

Sod Cutter

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

3 Ensure Irrigation of Trees and Large plants bull Add bubblers or drip irrigation if needed

In-line drip irrigation can be expanded as tree grows Bubbler Head Drip Irrigation

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

4 Plant Large Plants bull 5 gallon and larger

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

5 Add a weed barrier bull NOT weed cloth (except under rock) bull Newspaper or cardboard bull Overlap by 6-8 inches bull Cover all ground except where

there are plants

Paper amp Cardboard Weed Barrier Do NOT use weed cloth

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Notify your neighbors first

Weed Barrier Newspaper amp Cardboard

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

6 Layer bull 1-2rdquo of compost bull 4-5rdquo of Soil Building Mulch (tree trimmerrsquos chipped etc) bull Pull compost and mulch away from plant crowns and trunks

Timing bull Traditional Allow 3 - 5 months

for composting to complete process then plant

bull Fast Plant before completion by digging through layers

Sheet Mulching

(4rdquo+)

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

bull Rule of thumb for coverage 1 13 Cu Yd covers100 sf 4rdquo depth

Know your Turf Type to Effectively Remove

Turf Type Dormant Season

Active Season

Growth form

Seeds Common Types

Kill Method

Cool Season

Winter

Summer

Small tuffs

Dwarf Tall Fescue (common locally) Perennial Ryegrass Annual Ryegrass Blue Grass

Sheet Mulch

Warm Season

Winter Summer

Creeping Stolons

Bermuda grass Zoysia grass St Augustine Grass Kikuyu grass

Solarization or Chemical Followed by Sheet Mulching

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods bull Herbicides

bull Cannot be killed with Chemicals when dormant bull Spray herbicides when actively growing bull Repeat application

bull Non-toxic herbicide products

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods

bull Complete Sod Removal bull Sod goes to landfill

cannot be recycled

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Contouring for Dry Stream

Step 5 Implementation Contouring

Contouring Landscape Fabric First Cobbles Added

Completed

Step 5 Implementation Sequence

Do It Yourself or Professional Contractor What is right for you bull Tradeoff Cost vs Labor + Time bull Option Be the General Contractor yourself Installation or Repair bull California Landscape Contractors Association (CLCA)

httpwwwclcasandiegoorg bull Certified Irrigation Professional wwwIrrigationorg bull Contractors State License Board (CSLB)

httpwwwcslbcagovConsumers bull YouTube Instructional Videos

Step 6 Maintenance Irrigation

Irrigation Maintenance bull Adjust run time for season

bull 1 Winter bull 2 Fall amp Spring bull 3 Summer

bull Check for leaks and fix leaks promptly bull Flush drip systems and check filters to

reduce clogging bull Adjust sprayheads to prevent

overspray on hardscape

Step 6 Maintenance Plants

Plant Maintenance

bull Amend soil with compost and mulch regularly bull Remove weeds bull Monitor plant health bull Minimize the use of

non- organic chemicals bull Start with a hard spray

of water bull Use insecticidal soap

or other non-toxic pest killer

QUESTIONS

Apply for the WaterSmart Landscape Makeover Series

httplandscapemakeoverwatersmartsdorg Presentation Slides at httpwwwwatersmartsdorgprogramswatersmart-landscape-design-homeowners-workshop

  • Slide Number 1
  • San Diego County Water Authority
  • Slide Number 3
  • Slide Number 4
  • Slide Number 5
  • Slide Number 6
  • Slide Number 7
  • Before
  • After
  • Personal Goals
  • Slide Number 11
  • Why Remove Turf
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • WaterSmart Landscapes
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Design Process Overview
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Implementation Overview
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Slide Number 38
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Water Uptake by Plant Roots
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Slide Number 48
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  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Observations
  • Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
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  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Find Your Sunset Western Zone
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Plant Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Anatomy of an Irrigation System
  • Slide Number 131
  • Sprays Low Pressure
  • Sprays High Pressure
  • Slide Number 134
  • Slide Number 135
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Page 71: WaterSmart Landscape DESIGN FOR HOMEOWNERS · WaterSmart Landscape . DESIGN FOR HOMEOWNERS . Brought to you by the San Diego County Water Authority . ... Case Study 1. After: Approximately

Landscape design and other design areas

bull Similarities bull Same basic elements amp principles

bull Differences bull Three-dimensional bull Living bull Seasonal amp ever changing

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Aesthetics Balance Symmetrical Balance

both sides even or visually identical - a mirror image Formal

Asymmetrical Balance

different-sized elements balance one another by having equal visual weight Informal

SYMMETRICAL BALANCE

ASYMMETRICAL BALANCE

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Proportion

bull Relative size of objects within the composition Large tree can make a house appear smaller

bull Most SoCal homes are out of scale to their lots

Aesthetics Proportion

Plantings may grow out of scale

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Color Most powerful of art elements Establish harmony

bull Soothing low contrast monochromatic cool bull Energizing contrast complimentary warm

SECONDARY COLORS PRIMARY COLORS TERTIARY COLORS

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Color Simple Color Harmony

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Contrast bull Provides interest and impact bull Creates Focal Points and catches the eye bull Contrast plant textures values and colors

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Unity bull Provides cohesive calm bull Repeat plant selections throughout the plan

including both sides of driveway

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Curb Appeal Billboard Effect bull Groups or drifts of plants catch the moving eye bull High contrast bull Simple

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Curb Appeal Path to the door bull Direct line of sight

or visual cues bull Generous path

welcomes guests bull No over grown areas

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Curb Appeal Path to the door bull Direct line of sight

or visual cues bull Generous path

welcomes guests bull No over grown areas

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Plant Functions in Design Climate Mitigation

bull Tradeoffs bull Deciduous Evergreen bull View vs Temperature

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Euphorbia cotinifolia Caribbean Copper Plant

Plant Functions in Design Security bull Thorns as a

deterrent

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Plant Functions in Design Privacy

bull Screen ugly views or create privacy bull Pick a cultivar that doesnrsquot need frequent pruning

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Podocarpus macrophyllus maki Shubby Yew

Pittosporum tenufolium lsquoSilver Sheenrsquo

Explore Design as 2 parts

bull Shaping Spaces bull How will you use the space

bull space arrangement location of major elements bull Design in 3D bull Form follows Function

bull Planting design bull How the space is filled with plants for effective

design

Step 4 Design Functional Design

How will you use your space Is your space an Outdoor Room a Passageway or a Garden

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Outdoor Rooms bull Walls

bull Do NOT need to be solid to create sense of enclosure

bull Floor bull Flagstone DG mulch

or groundcover

bull Ceilings bull can be canopies or arbors

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Passageway bull Way-finding or easy to follow bull Open path for curb appeal bull ldquoPeek-a-viewrdquo for mystery

Step 4 Design Functional Design

View Garden bull Enjoy from a distance bull Treat as a canvas bull Include paths for maintenance amp strolling

Step 4 Design Functional Design

View Garden Borrowed Views

Step 4 Design Functional Design

View Garden Created Views

bull Use an accent feature to create a focal point

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Design in 3D Create vertical dimension with

bull Layered planting

Background 6rsquo+ Middleground 4rsquo+-

Foreground 0-12rdquo

for islands

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function bull How will the space be used

bull What activities will occur there bull Active Uses

cooking eating entertaining sports play pool pets food bull Passive Uses

resting meditation viewing bull Does the current layout ldquoworkrdquo or does it need to

change to be more functional bull Lose the bed lines

bull Donrsquot think of your planting bed as a separate area hellip plan the entire space

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Create a Functional Bubble Plan bull Think

bull How the space could be used NOT how it IS used

bull Will it be an outdoor room garden or pathway

bull Do you want add bull Seating areas bull Pathways through

planting ldquoislandsrdquo bull Meander through your

yardslope with a circular route

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Think outside the box

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Create a Functional Bubble Plan bull Think How the space could be used NOT how it IS used

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Is it an Outdoor Room

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

An Outdoor Room with a dry stream bed

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Is it a Passageway

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Is it a Garden

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape Create a Planting Area Bubble Plan

bull Show basic planting areas bull Locate planting heights of

bull High bull Medium bull Low

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape Complete your Functional Bubble Plan

bull Sketch circulation paths and gathering areas

bull Show planting areas and height Create your Hardscape Plan

bull Check hardscape in place and correct bull Add desired elements

Include bull Hardscape walkways drive walls

patios etc bull Fences and walls bull Elements fountains pots arbors

rocks etc bull Planting areas

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Creating Your Plant Palette bull How to Choose

bull What do you like bull Climate appropriate bull Place appropriate bull Does it fill a design function

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Climate Appropriate Plants Leaves are

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Leathery Small

Silvery Solar tracking

Climate Appropriate Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes Homeownerrsquos Guide and Notebook

bull Mediterranean bull Asian bull Tropical bull Contemporary bull Native bull Shade bull Groundcover options

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Mediterranean

CC BY 20 Karen Roe

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Lavender Rosemary

Olives

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Asian

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Iris douglasiana Dietes African Iris Nandina

Juniperus Juniper

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Tropical

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Lantana Alstroemeria

Strelitzia Bird of Paradise Euphorbia milii Crown of Thorns

Bromeliads

Plumeria

Bougainvillea Geraniums Bird of Paradise

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Contemporary

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Anigozanthos Kangaroo Paw Assorted Succulents

Fire Sticks Kalanchoe thyrisifolia Agave Attenuata

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

California Natives

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Heteromeles arbutifolia Toyon

Romneya coulteri Matilija Poppy

Epilobium California Fushia

Saliva clevelandii Cleveland Sage

A note about Natives hellip WaterSmart Plant Palettes

California Natives bull Adapted for our climate soils bull Provide habitat and attract wildlife

Native plants need

bull Little or no summer water bull Little or no fertilizer bull No pesticides bull Less maintenance

Some native plants are summer deciduous

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Shade Plants for Dry Areas (See Notebook)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Bromeliads Clivia Dianella variegata Schefflera arboricola variegata

Walkable Groundcover Options Dymondia margaretae (Silver Carpet)

Lippia nodiflora (Kurapia)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Flat Green Groundcover Options Fragaria chiloensis (Beach Strawberry)

Achillea millefolium (Yarrow)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Mature Size Plant Research the ldquoFinished Sizerdquo

Agave americana marginata

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Mature Size Plant Pick the right size cultivar for the right place

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Carissa macrocarpa Natal Plum Species lsquoBoxwood Beautyrsquo lsquoGreen Carpetrsquo

8rsquo x 8rsquo 2rsquo x 2rsquo 1rsquo ndash 1 frac12rsquo x 4rsquo

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Growing Conditions Exposure

bull Soil type bull Drainage

Full Shade Full Sun

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Water Requirements Water Use Landscape Coefficient of Landscape Species WUCOLS South Coastal South Inland

Plant Search httpucanredusitesWUCOLSPlant_Search_Instructions

Escondido Rancho Bernardo San Marcos Poway Lakeside Ramona

San Diego Chula Vista Del Mar La Jolla Carlsbad Oceanside Vista El Cajon

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant

WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant

Sunset Western Garden Book Specific Plant Info bull Water usage bull Mature Size bull Cultivars bull Growing conditions

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Find Your Sunset Western Zone Zone 24

bull Mild maritime climate mild winters cool summers rarely freezes

Zone 23 bull Warmer than Zone 24

usually frost-free Zone 21

bull A mix of maritime amp continental influence colder in winter

httpwwwsunsetcomgardenclimate-zonessunset-climate-zone-san-diego-area-00418000067314

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant Sunset Western Garden Book Specific Plant Info bull Water usage bull Mature Size bull Cultivars bull Growing requirements

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Explore Design as 2 parts Physical site design

bull How the space is arranged location of major elements

Planting design and placement bull How the space is filled with plants for effective design

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Putting It Together Size your plants bull Draw at Mature Size to match Bubble Diagram bull Avoid overplanting bull Allow room to grow bull Understand you may

need to edit and thin later

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Putting It Together Hydrozoning bull Group plants with like water needs together

according to irrigation zone bull Do not put water needy plants next to low-water

plants bull Research

bull Water Use Classification of Landscape Species (WUCOLS) rating

bull Plant palettes bull Sunset Western

Step 4 Design Plant Placement

Remember Drawing in Scale Accurate proportion using a standard measurement to represent one foot

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale bull Determine the mature size of the plant bull Use the mature size bull Find appropriate circle

on template

bull Example bull Bush is 3rsquo at maturity bull In 14 scale use 34rdquo

diameter circle

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale bull Pencil in the plants for your space bull At 14rdquo scale = 1rsquo- 0rdquo

bull 3rsquo diameter shrub drawn as 34rdquo diameter circle

bull 12rsquo canopy tree drawn as 3rdquo diameter circle

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Anatomy of an Irrigation System

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Pressure Test bull Use meter on last head on valve

bull Range should be between 25 psi and 40 psi

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Pressure Regulation

At the point of connection (POC) At the head At the valve

Sprays Low Pressure

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Donuts formed by poor coverage

Sprays High Pressure

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Misting

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Overhead or Drip

Choose Overhead Spray for bull Large areas of turf replacement ground cover

(ie dymondia Beach Strawberry etc) bull The existing overhead system has good existing

coverage Choose Drip for bull Small oddly shaped planting areas bull Mixing of plants with differing water requirements in

the same valve area

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of Efficient Overhead Spray bull Simple to retrofit existing spray hardware bull Can match precipitation rate of drip bull Simpler to troubleshoot than drip bull May provide better coverage for groundcover

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of Drip Systems bull Drip is the most efficient

irrigation delivery type

bull Reduces weed growth by targeted water application

bull Prevents runoff and erosion

bull Low precipitation rate

bull No trenching means less digging

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of In-Line Drip Emitters

bull Provide consistent precipitation rate throughout line

bull Less prone to clogging and damage than micro spray

bull Easy to install

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Filters

At the head At the valve

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Drip Retrofit Systems bull Replace existing pop-ups with

retrofit such as Rainbird R-1800

bull Use subsurface tubing with emitter valves not micro spray and 14rdquospaghetti lines

bull Cover with mulch

Step 4 Design Irrigation

In-line Drip

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Irrigation Plan bull Create an irrigation plan based on your completed planting

plan and hydrozones bull Select a category of irrigation (rotor drip etchellip) bull Prepare a materials list and fill in spaces on your legend

(components and quantity)

Step 4 Design Irrigation

What is a Controller Program

bull A set of instructions stored in the controller

bull Different irrigation schedules bull Irrigation days ndash how often bull Start times ndash at what time bull Water times ndash how long

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Water Efficient Control Equipment bull Smart Controllers bull Rain and ETo Sensors bull Moisture Sensors

Smart Controllers Moisture Sensors

Rain and ETo Sensors

How much water does your landscape need

hellip It depends

Step 4 Design Irrigation

bull Soil Texture bull Precipitation Rate bull Plant Demand

Irrigation Scheduling Internet BeWaterWisecom

Step 4 Design Irrigation

1 Prepare the site

bull Cut down tall weeds bull Remove woody or invasive plants bull (warm season turf) bull Flag sprinkler heads bull Soak the area with water

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

2 Edging Mounding amp Contouring

bull Make room for the mulch Cut lawn 12 inches away from concrete to 3rdquo below concrete level

bull Create mounds with removed sod by facing turf side down or discard removed sod

bull Grade as needed

Manual ldquoGrubbingrdquo Gas Powered

Sod Cutter

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

3 Ensure Irrigation of Trees and Large plants bull Add bubblers or drip irrigation if needed

In-line drip irrigation can be expanded as tree grows Bubbler Head Drip Irrigation

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

4 Plant Large Plants bull 5 gallon and larger

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

5 Add a weed barrier bull NOT weed cloth (except under rock) bull Newspaper or cardboard bull Overlap by 6-8 inches bull Cover all ground except where

there are plants

Paper amp Cardboard Weed Barrier Do NOT use weed cloth

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Notify your neighbors first

Weed Barrier Newspaper amp Cardboard

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

6 Layer bull 1-2rdquo of compost bull 4-5rdquo of Soil Building Mulch (tree trimmerrsquos chipped etc) bull Pull compost and mulch away from plant crowns and trunks

Timing bull Traditional Allow 3 - 5 months

for composting to complete process then plant

bull Fast Plant before completion by digging through layers

Sheet Mulching

(4rdquo+)

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

bull Rule of thumb for coverage 1 13 Cu Yd covers100 sf 4rdquo depth

Know your Turf Type to Effectively Remove

Turf Type Dormant Season

Active Season

Growth form

Seeds Common Types

Kill Method

Cool Season

Winter

Summer

Small tuffs

Dwarf Tall Fescue (common locally) Perennial Ryegrass Annual Ryegrass Blue Grass

Sheet Mulch

Warm Season

Winter Summer

Creeping Stolons

Bermuda grass Zoysia grass St Augustine Grass Kikuyu grass

Solarization or Chemical Followed by Sheet Mulching

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods bull Herbicides

bull Cannot be killed with Chemicals when dormant bull Spray herbicides when actively growing bull Repeat application

bull Non-toxic herbicide products

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods

bull Complete Sod Removal bull Sod goes to landfill

cannot be recycled

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Contouring for Dry Stream

Step 5 Implementation Contouring

Contouring Landscape Fabric First Cobbles Added

Completed

Step 5 Implementation Sequence

Do It Yourself or Professional Contractor What is right for you bull Tradeoff Cost vs Labor + Time bull Option Be the General Contractor yourself Installation or Repair bull California Landscape Contractors Association (CLCA)

httpwwwclcasandiegoorg bull Certified Irrigation Professional wwwIrrigationorg bull Contractors State License Board (CSLB)

httpwwwcslbcagovConsumers bull YouTube Instructional Videos

Step 6 Maintenance Irrigation

Irrigation Maintenance bull Adjust run time for season

bull 1 Winter bull 2 Fall amp Spring bull 3 Summer

bull Check for leaks and fix leaks promptly bull Flush drip systems and check filters to

reduce clogging bull Adjust sprayheads to prevent

overspray on hardscape

Step 6 Maintenance Plants

Plant Maintenance

bull Amend soil with compost and mulch regularly bull Remove weeds bull Monitor plant health bull Minimize the use of

non- organic chemicals bull Start with a hard spray

of water bull Use insecticidal soap

or other non-toxic pest killer

QUESTIONS

Apply for the WaterSmart Landscape Makeover Series

httplandscapemakeoverwatersmartsdorg Presentation Slides at httpwwwwatersmartsdorgprogramswatersmart-landscape-design-homeowners-workshop

  • Slide Number 1
  • San Diego County Water Authority
  • Slide Number 3
  • Slide Number 4
  • Slide Number 5
  • Slide Number 6
  • Slide Number 7
  • Before
  • After
  • Personal Goals
  • Slide Number 11
  • Why Remove Turf
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • WaterSmart Landscapes
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Design Process Overview
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Implementation Overview
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Slide Number 38
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Water Uptake by Plant Roots
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Slide Number 48
  • Slide Number 49
  • Slide Number 50
  • Slide Number 51
  • Slide Number 52
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Observations
  • Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
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  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
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  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Find Your Sunset Western Zone
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Plant Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Anatomy of an Irrigation System
  • Slide Number 131
  • Sprays Low Pressure
  • Sprays High Pressure
  • Slide Number 134
  • Slide Number 135
  • Slide Number 136
  • Slide Number 137
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Aesthetics Balance Symmetrical Balance

both sides even or visually identical - a mirror image Formal

Asymmetrical Balance

different-sized elements balance one another by having equal visual weight Informal

SYMMETRICAL BALANCE

ASYMMETRICAL BALANCE

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Proportion

bull Relative size of objects within the composition Large tree can make a house appear smaller

bull Most SoCal homes are out of scale to their lots

Aesthetics Proportion

Plantings may grow out of scale

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Color Most powerful of art elements Establish harmony

bull Soothing low contrast monochromatic cool bull Energizing contrast complimentary warm

SECONDARY COLORS PRIMARY COLORS TERTIARY COLORS

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Color Simple Color Harmony

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Contrast bull Provides interest and impact bull Creates Focal Points and catches the eye bull Contrast plant textures values and colors

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Unity bull Provides cohesive calm bull Repeat plant selections throughout the plan

including both sides of driveway

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Curb Appeal Billboard Effect bull Groups or drifts of plants catch the moving eye bull High contrast bull Simple

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Curb Appeal Path to the door bull Direct line of sight

or visual cues bull Generous path

welcomes guests bull No over grown areas

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Curb Appeal Path to the door bull Direct line of sight

or visual cues bull Generous path

welcomes guests bull No over grown areas

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Plant Functions in Design Climate Mitigation

bull Tradeoffs bull Deciduous Evergreen bull View vs Temperature

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Euphorbia cotinifolia Caribbean Copper Plant

Plant Functions in Design Security bull Thorns as a

deterrent

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Plant Functions in Design Privacy

bull Screen ugly views or create privacy bull Pick a cultivar that doesnrsquot need frequent pruning

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Podocarpus macrophyllus maki Shubby Yew

Pittosporum tenufolium lsquoSilver Sheenrsquo

Explore Design as 2 parts

bull Shaping Spaces bull How will you use the space

bull space arrangement location of major elements bull Design in 3D bull Form follows Function

bull Planting design bull How the space is filled with plants for effective

design

Step 4 Design Functional Design

How will you use your space Is your space an Outdoor Room a Passageway or a Garden

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Outdoor Rooms bull Walls

bull Do NOT need to be solid to create sense of enclosure

bull Floor bull Flagstone DG mulch

or groundcover

bull Ceilings bull can be canopies or arbors

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Passageway bull Way-finding or easy to follow bull Open path for curb appeal bull ldquoPeek-a-viewrdquo for mystery

Step 4 Design Functional Design

View Garden bull Enjoy from a distance bull Treat as a canvas bull Include paths for maintenance amp strolling

Step 4 Design Functional Design

View Garden Borrowed Views

Step 4 Design Functional Design

View Garden Created Views

bull Use an accent feature to create a focal point

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Design in 3D Create vertical dimension with

bull Layered planting

Background 6rsquo+ Middleground 4rsquo+-

Foreground 0-12rdquo

for islands

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function bull How will the space be used

bull What activities will occur there bull Active Uses

cooking eating entertaining sports play pool pets food bull Passive Uses

resting meditation viewing bull Does the current layout ldquoworkrdquo or does it need to

change to be more functional bull Lose the bed lines

bull Donrsquot think of your planting bed as a separate area hellip plan the entire space

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Create a Functional Bubble Plan bull Think

bull How the space could be used NOT how it IS used

bull Will it be an outdoor room garden or pathway

bull Do you want add bull Seating areas bull Pathways through

planting ldquoislandsrdquo bull Meander through your

yardslope with a circular route

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Think outside the box

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Create a Functional Bubble Plan bull Think How the space could be used NOT how it IS used

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Is it an Outdoor Room

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

An Outdoor Room with a dry stream bed

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Is it a Passageway

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Is it a Garden

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape Create a Planting Area Bubble Plan

bull Show basic planting areas bull Locate planting heights of

bull High bull Medium bull Low

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape Complete your Functional Bubble Plan

bull Sketch circulation paths and gathering areas

bull Show planting areas and height Create your Hardscape Plan

bull Check hardscape in place and correct bull Add desired elements

Include bull Hardscape walkways drive walls

patios etc bull Fences and walls bull Elements fountains pots arbors

rocks etc bull Planting areas

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Creating Your Plant Palette bull How to Choose

bull What do you like bull Climate appropriate bull Place appropriate bull Does it fill a design function

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Climate Appropriate Plants Leaves are

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Leathery Small

Silvery Solar tracking

Climate Appropriate Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes Homeownerrsquos Guide and Notebook

bull Mediterranean bull Asian bull Tropical bull Contemporary bull Native bull Shade bull Groundcover options

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Mediterranean

CC BY 20 Karen Roe

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Lavender Rosemary

Olives

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Asian

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Iris douglasiana Dietes African Iris Nandina

Juniperus Juniper

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Tropical

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Lantana Alstroemeria

Strelitzia Bird of Paradise Euphorbia milii Crown of Thorns

Bromeliads

Plumeria

Bougainvillea Geraniums Bird of Paradise

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Contemporary

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Anigozanthos Kangaroo Paw Assorted Succulents

Fire Sticks Kalanchoe thyrisifolia Agave Attenuata

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

California Natives

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Heteromeles arbutifolia Toyon

Romneya coulteri Matilija Poppy

Epilobium California Fushia

Saliva clevelandii Cleveland Sage

A note about Natives hellip WaterSmart Plant Palettes

California Natives bull Adapted for our climate soils bull Provide habitat and attract wildlife

Native plants need

bull Little or no summer water bull Little or no fertilizer bull No pesticides bull Less maintenance

Some native plants are summer deciduous

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Shade Plants for Dry Areas (See Notebook)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Bromeliads Clivia Dianella variegata Schefflera arboricola variegata

Walkable Groundcover Options Dymondia margaretae (Silver Carpet)

Lippia nodiflora (Kurapia)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Flat Green Groundcover Options Fragaria chiloensis (Beach Strawberry)

Achillea millefolium (Yarrow)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Mature Size Plant Research the ldquoFinished Sizerdquo

Agave americana marginata

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Mature Size Plant Pick the right size cultivar for the right place

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Carissa macrocarpa Natal Plum Species lsquoBoxwood Beautyrsquo lsquoGreen Carpetrsquo

8rsquo x 8rsquo 2rsquo x 2rsquo 1rsquo ndash 1 frac12rsquo x 4rsquo

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Growing Conditions Exposure

bull Soil type bull Drainage

Full Shade Full Sun

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Water Requirements Water Use Landscape Coefficient of Landscape Species WUCOLS South Coastal South Inland

Plant Search httpucanredusitesWUCOLSPlant_Search_Instructions

Escondido Rancho Bernardo San Marcos Poway Lakeside Ramona

San Diego Chula Vista Del Mar La Jolla Carlsbad Oceanside Vista El Cajon

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant

WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant

Sunset Western Garden Book Specific Plant Info bull Water usage bull Mature Size bull Cultivars bull Growing conditions

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Find Your Sunset Western Zone Zone 24

bull Mild maritime climate mild winters cool summers rarely freezes

Zone 23 bull Warmer than Zone 24

usually frost-free Zone 21

bull A mix of maritime amp continental influence colder in winter

httpwwwsunsetcomgardenclimate-zonessunset-climate-zone-san-diego-area-00418000067314

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant Sunset Western Garden Book Specific Plant Info bull Water usage bull Mature Size bull Cultivars bull Growing requirements

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Explore Design as 2 parts Physical site design

bull How the space is arranged location of major elements

Planting design and placement bull How the space is filled with plants for effective design

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Putting It Together Size your plants bull Draw at Mature Size to match Bubble Diagram bull Avoid overplanting bull Allow room to grow bull Understand you may

need to edit and thin later

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Putting It Together Hydrozoning bull Group plants with like water needs together

according to irrigation zone bull Do not put water needy plants next to low-water

plants bull Research

bull Water Use Classification of Landscape Species (WUCOLS) rating

bull Plant palettes bull Sunset Western

Step 4 Design Plant Placement

Remember Drawing in Scale Accurate proportion using a standard measurement to represent one foot

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale bull Determine the mature size of the plant bull Use the mature size bull Find appropriate circle

on template

bull Example bull Bush is 3rsquo at maturity bull In 14 scale use 34rdquo

diameter circle

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale bull Pencil in the plants for your space bull At 14rdquo scale = 1rsquo- 0rdquo

bull 3rsquo diameter shrub drawn as 34rdquo diameter circle

bull 12rsquo canopy tree drawn as 3rdquo diameter circle

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Anatomy of an Irrigation System

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Pressure Test bull Use meter on last head on valve

bull Range should be between 25 psi and 40 psi

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Pressure Regulation

At the point of connection (POC) At the head At the valve

Sprays Low Pressure

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Donuts formed by poor coverage

Sprays High Pressure

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Misting

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Overhead or Drip

Choose Overhead Spray for bull Large areas of turf replacement ground cover

(ie dymondia Beach Strawberry etc) bull The existing overhead system has good existing

coverage Choose Drip for bull Small oddly shaped planting areas bull Mixing of plants with differing water requirements in

the same valve area

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of Efficient Overhead Spray bull Simple to retrofit existing spray hardware bull Can match precipitation rate of drip bull Simpler to troubleshoot than drip bull May provide better coverage for groundcover

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of Drip Systems bull Drip is the most efficient

irrigation delivery type

bull Reduces weed growth by targeted water application

bull Prevents runoff and erosion

bull Low precipitation rate

bull No trenching means less digging

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of In-Line Drip Emitters

bull Provide consistent precipitation rate throughout line

bull Less prone to clogging and damage than micro spray

bull Easy to install

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Filters

At the head At the valve

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Drip Retrofit Systems bull Replace existing pop-ups with

retrofit such as Rainbird R-1800

bull Use subsurface tubing with emitter valves not micro spray and 14rdquospaghetti lines

bull Cover with mulch

Step 4 Design Irrigation

In-line Drip

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Irrigation Plan bull Create an irrigation plan based on your completed planting

plan and hydrozones bull Select a category of irrigation (rotor drip etchellip) bull Prepare a materials list and fill in spaces on your legend

(components and quantity)

Step 4 Design Irrigation

What is a Controller Program

bull A set of instructions stored in the controller

bull Different irrigation schedules bull Irrigation days ndash how often bull Start times ndash at what time bull Water times ndash how long

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Water Efficient Control Equipment bull Smart Controllers bull Rain and ETo Sensors bull Moisture Sensors

Smart Controllers Moisture Sensors

Rain and ETo Sensors

How much water does your landscape need

hellip It depends

Step 4 Design Irrigation

bull Soil Texture bull Precipitation Rate bull Plant Demand

Irrigation Scheduling Internet BeWaterWisecom

Step 4 Design Irrigation

1 Prepare the site

bull Cut down tall weeds bull Remove woody or invasive plants bull (warm season turf) bull Flag sprinkler heads bull Soak the area with water

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

2 Edging Mounding amp Contouring

bull Make room for the mulch Cut lawn 12 inches away from concrete to 3rdquo below concrete level

bull Create mounds with removed sod by facing turf side down or discard removed sod

bull Grade as needed

Manual ldquoGrubbingrdquo Gas Powered

Sod Cutter

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

3 Ensure Irrigation of Trees and Large plants bull Add bubblers or drip irrigation if needed

In-line drip irrigation can be expanded as tree grows Bubbler Head Drip Irrigation

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

4 Plant Large Plants bull 5 gallon and larger

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

5 Add a weed barrier bull NOT weed cloth (except under rock) bull Newspaper or cardboard bull Overlap by 6-8 inches bull Cover all ground except where

there are plants

Paper amp Cardboard Weed Barrier Do NOT use weed cloth

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Notify your neighbors first

Weed Barrier Newspaper amp Cardboard

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

6 Layer bull 1-2rdquo of compost bull 4-5rdquo of Soil Building Mulch (tree trimmerrsquos chipped etc) bull Pull compost and mulch away from plant crowns and trunks

Timing bull Traditional Allow 3 - 5 months

for composting to complete process then plant

bull Fast Plant before completion by digging through layers

Sheet Mulching

(4rdquo+)

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

bull Rule of thumb for coverage 1 13 Cu Yd covers100 sf 4rdquo depth

Know your Turf Type to Effectively Remove

Turf Type Dormant Season

Active Season

Growth form

Seeds Common Types

Kill Method

Cool Season

Winter

Summer

Small tuffs

Dwarf Tall Fescue (common locally) Perennial Ryegrass Annual Ryegrass Blue Grass

Sheet Mulch

Warm Season

Winter Summer

Creeping Stolons

Bermuda grass Zoysia grass St Augustine Grass Kikuyu grass

Solarization or Chemical Followed by Sheet Mulching

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods bull Herbicides

bull Cannot be killed with Chemicals when dormant bull Spray herbicides when actively growing bull Repeat application

bull Non-toxic herbicide products

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods

bull Complete Sod Removal bull Sod goes to landfill

cannot be recycled

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Contouring for Dry Stream

Step 5 Implementation Contouring

Contouring Landscape Fabric First Cobbles Added

Completed

Step 5 Implementation Sequence

Do It Yourself or Professional Contractor What is right for you bull Tradeoff Cost vs Labor + Time bull Option Be the General Contractor yourself Installation or Repair bull California Landscape Contractors Association (CLCA)

httpwwwclcasandiegoorg bull Certified Irrigation Professional wwwIrrigationorg bull Contractors State License Board (CSLB)

httpwwwcslbcagovConsumers bull YouTube Instructional Videos

Step 6 Maintenance Irrigation

Irrigation Maintenance bull Adjust run time for season

bull 1 Winter bull 2 Fall amp Spring bull 3 Summer

bull Check for leaks and fix leaks promptly bull Flush drip systems and check filters to

reduce clogging bull Adjust sprayheads to prevent

overspray on hardscape

Step 6 Maintenance Plants

Plant Maintenance

bull Amend soil with compost and mulch regularly bull Remove weeds bull Monitor plant health bull Minimize the use of

non- organic chemicals bull Start with a hard spray

of water bull Use insecticidal soap

or other non-toxic pest killer

QUESTIONS

Apply for the WaterSmart Landscape Makeover Series

httplandscapemakeoverwatersmartsdorg Presentation Slides at httpwwwwatersmartsdorgprogramswatersmart-landscape-design-homeowners-workshop

  • Slide Number 1
  • San Diego County Water Authority
  • Slide Number 3
  • Slide Number 4
  • Slide Number 5
  • Slide Number 6
  • Slide Number 7
  • Before
  • After
  • Personal Goals
  • Slide Number 11
  • Why Remove Turf
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • WaterSmart Landscapes
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Design Process Overview
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Implementation Overview
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Slide Number 38
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Water Uptake by Plant Roots
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Slide Number 48
  • Slide Number 49
  • Slide Number 50
  • Slide Number 51
  • Slide Number 52
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Observations
  • Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Find Your Sunset Western Zone
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Plant Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Anatomy of an Irrigation System
  • Slide Number 131
  • Sprays Low Pressure
  • Sprays High Pressure
  • Slide Number 134
  • Slide Number 135
  • Slide Number 136
  • Slide Number 137
  • Slide Number 138
  • Slide Number 139
  • Slide Number 140
  • Slide Number 141
  • Slide Number 142
  • Slide Number 143
  • Slide Number 144
  • Slide Number 145
  • Slide Number 146
  • Slide Number 147
  • Slide Number 148
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  • Slide Number 150
  • Slide Number 151
  • Slide Number 152
  • Slide Number 153
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  • Slide Number 160
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Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Proportion

bull Relative size of objects within the composition Large tree can make a house appear smaller

bull Most SoCal homes are out of scale to their lots

Aesthetics Proportion

Plantings may grow out of scale

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Color Most powerful of art elements Establish harmony

bull Soothing low contrast monochromatic cool bull Energizing contrast complimentary warm

SECONDARY COLORS PRIMARY COLORS TERTIARY COLORS

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Color Simple Color Harmony

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Contrast bull Provides interest and impact bull Creates Focal Points and catches the eye bull Contrast plant textures values and colors

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Unity bull Provides cohesive calm bull Repeat plant selections throughout the plan

including both sides of driveway

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Curb Appeal Billboard Effect bull Groups or drifts of plants catch the moving eye bull High contrast bull Simple

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Curb Appeal Path to the door bull Direct line of sight

or visual cues bull Generous path

welcomes guests bull No over grown areas

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Curb Appeal Path to the door bull Direct line of sight

or visual cues bull Generous path

welcomes guests bull No over grown areas

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Plant Functions in Design Climate Mitigation

bull Tradeoffs bull Deciduous Evergreen bull View vs Temperature

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Euphorbia cotinifolia Caribbean Copper Plant

Plant Functions in Design Security bull Thorns as a

deterrent

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Plant Functions in Design Privacy

bull Screen ugly views or create privacy bull Pick a cultivar that doesnrsquot need frequent pruning

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Podocarpus macrophyllus maki Shubby Yew

Pittosporum tenufolium lsquoSilver Sheenrsquo

Explore Design as 2 parts

bull Shaping Spaces bull How will you use the space

bull space arrangement location of major elements bull Design in 3D bull Form follows Function

bull Planting design bull How the space is filled with plants for effective

design

Step 4 Design Functional Design

How will you use your space Is your space an Outdoor Room a Passageway or a Garden

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Outdoor Rooms bull Walls

bull Do NOT need to be solid to create sense of enclosure

bull Floor bull Flagstone DG mulch

or groundcover

bull Ceilings bull can be canopies or arbors

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Passageway bull Way-finding or easy to follow bull Open path for curb appeal bull ldquoPeek-a-viewrdquo for mystery

Step 4 Design Functional Design

View Garden bull Enjoy from a distance bull Treat as a canvas bull Include paths for maintenance amp strolling

Step 4 Design Functional Design

View Garden Borrowed Views

Step 4 Design Functional Design

View Garden Created Views

bull Use an accent feature to create a focal point

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Design in 3D Create vertical dimension with

bull Layered planting

Background 6rsquo+ Middleground 4rsquo+-

Foreground 0-12rdquo

for islands

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function bull How will the space be used

bull What activities will occur there bull Active Uses

cooking eating entertaining sports play pool pets food bull Passive Uses

resting meditation viewing bull Does the current layout ldquoworkrdquo or does it need to

change to be more functional bull Lose the bed lines

bull Donrsquot think of your planting bed as a separate area hellip plan the entire space

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Create a Functional Bubble Plan bull Think

bull How the space could be used NOT how it IS used

bull Will it be an outdoor room garden or pathway

bull Do you want add bull Seating areas bull Pathways through

planting ldquoislandsrdquo bull Meander through your

yardslope with a circular route

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Think outside the box

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Create a Functional Bubble Plan bull Think How the space could be used NOT how it IS used

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Is it an Outdoor Room

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

An Outdoor Room with a dry stream bed

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Is it a Passageway

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Is it a Garden

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape Create a Planting Area Bubble Plan

bull Show basic planting areas bull Locate planting heights of

bull High bull Medium bull Low

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape Complete your Functional Bubble Plan

bull Sketch circulation paths and gathering areas

bull Show planting areas and height Create your Hardscape Plan

bull Check hardscape in place and correct bull Add desired elements

Include bull Hardscape walkways drive walls

patios etc bull Fences and walls bull Elements fountains pots arbors

rocks etc bull Planting areas

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Creating Your Plant Palette bull How to Choose

bull What do you like bull Climate appropriate bull Place appropriate bull Does it fill a design function

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Climate Appropriate Plants Leaves are

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Leathery Small

Silvery Solar tracking

Climate Appropriate Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes Homeownerrsquos Guide and Notebook

bull Mediterranean bull Asian bull Tropical bull Contemporary bull Native bull Shade bull Groundcover options

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Mediterranean

CC BY 20 Karen Roe

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Lavender Rosemary

Olives

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Asian

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Iris douglasiana Dietes African Iris Nandina

Juniperus Juniper

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Tropical

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Lantana Alstroemeria

Strelitzia Bird of Paradise Euphorbia milii Crown of Thorns

Bromeliads

Plumeria

Bougainvillea Geraniums Bird of Paradise

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Contemporary

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Anigozanthos Kangaroo Paw Assorted Succulents

Fire Sticks Kalanchoe thyrisifolia Agave Attenuata

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

California Natives

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Heteromeles arbutifolia Toyon

Romneya coulteri Matilija Poppy

Epilobium California Fushia

Saliva clevelandii Cleveland Sage

A note about Natives hellip WaterSmart Plant Palettes

California Natives bull Adapted for our climate soils bull Provide habitat and attract wildlife

Native plants need

bull Little or no summer water bull Little or no fertilizer bull No pesticides bull Less maintenance

Some native plants are summer deciduous

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Shade Plants for Dry Areas (See Notebook)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Bromeliads Clivia Dianella variegata Schefflera arboricola variegata

Walkable Groundcover Options Dymondia margaretae (Silver Carpet)

Lippia nodiflora (Kurapia)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Flat Green Groundcover Options Fragaria chiloensis (Beach Strawberry)

Achillea millefolium (Yarrow)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Mature Size Plant Research the ldquoFinished Sizerdquo

Agave americana marginata

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Mature Size Plant Pick the right size cultivar for the right place

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Carissa macrocarpa Natal Plum Species lsquoBoxwood Beautyrsquo lsquoGreen Carpetrsquo

8rsquo x 8rsquo 2rsquo x 2rsquo 1rsquo ndash 1 frac12rsquo x 4rsquo

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Growing Conditions Exposure

bull Soil type bull Drainage

Full Shade Full Sun

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Water Requirements Water Use Landscape Coefficient of Landscape Species WUCOLS South Coastal South Inland

Plant Search httpucanredusitesWUCOLSPlant_Search_Instructions

Escondido Rancho Bernardo San Marcos Poway Lakeside Ramona

San Diego Chula Vista Del Mar La Jolla Carlsbad Oceanside Vista El Cajon

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant

WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant

Sunset Western Garden Book Specific Plant Info bull Water usage bull Mature Size bull Cultivars bull Growing conditions

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Find Your Sunset Western Zone Zone 24

bull Mild maritime climate mild winters cool summers rarely freezes

Zone 23 bull Warmer than Zone 24

usually frost-free Zone 21

bull A mix of maritime amp continental influence colder in winter

httpwwwsunsetcomgardenclimate-zonessunset-climate-zone-san-diego-area-00418000067314

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant Sunset Western Garden Book Specific Plant Info bull Water usage bull Mature Size bull Cultivars bull Growing requirements

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Explore Design as 2 parts Physical site design

bull How the space is arranged location of major elements

Planting design and placement bull How the space is filled with plants for effective design

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Putting It Together Size your plants bull Draw at Mature Size to match Bubble Diagram bull Avoid overplanting bull Allow room to grow bull Understand you may

need to edit and thin later

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Putting It Together Hydrozoning bull Group plants with like water needs together

according to irrigation zone bull Do not put water needy plants next to low-water

plants bull Research

bull Water Use Classification of Landscape Species (WUCOLS) rating

bull Plant palettes bull Sunset Western

Step 4 Design Plant Placement

Remember Drawing in Scale Accurate proportion using a standard measurement to represent one foot

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale bull Determine the mature size of the plant bull Use the mature size bull Find appropriate circle

on template

bull Example bull Bush is 3rsquo at maturity bull In 14 scale use 34rdquo

diameter circle

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale bull Pencil in the plants for your space bull At 14rdquo scale = 1rsquo- 0rdquo

bull 3rsquo diameter shrub drawn as 34rdquo diameter circle

bull 12rsquo canopy tree drawn as 3rdquo diameter circle

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Anatomy of an Irrigation System

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Pressure Test bull Use meter on last head on valve

bull Range should be between 25 psi and 40 psi

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Pressure Regulation

At the point of connection (POC) At the head At the valve

Sprays Low Pressure

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Donuts formed by poor coverage

Sprays High Pressure

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Misting

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Overhead or Drip

Choose Overhead Spray for bull Large areas of turf replacement ground cover

(ie dymondia Beach Strawberry etc) bull The existing overhead system has good existing

coverage Choose Drip for bull Small oddly shaped planting areas bull Mixing of plants with differing water requirements in

the same valve area

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of Efficient Overhead Spray bull Simple to retrofit existing spray hardware bull Can match precipitation rate of drip bull Simpler to troubleshoot than drip bull May provide better coverage for groundcover

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of Drip Systems bull Drip is the most efficient

irrigation delivery type

bull Reduces weed growth by targeted water application

bull Prevents runoff and erosion

bull Low precipitation rate

bull No trenching means less digging

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of In-Line Drip Emitters

bull Provide consistent precipitation rate throughout line

bull Less prone to clogging and damage than micro spray

bull Easy to install

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Filters

At the head At the valve

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Drip Retrofit Systems bull Replace existing pop-ups with

retrofit such as Rainbird R-1800

bull Use subsurface tubing with emitter valves not micro spray and 14rdquospaghetti lines

bull Cover with mulch

Step 4 Design Irrigation

In-line Drip

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Irrigation Plan bull Create an irrigation plan based on your completed planting

plan and hydrozones bull Select a category of irrigation (rotor drip etchellip) bull Prepare a materials list and fill in spaces on your legend

(components and quantity)

Step 4 Design Irrigation

What is a Controller Program

bull A set of instructions stored in the controller

bull Different irrigation schedules bull Irrigation days ndash how often bull Start times ndash at what time bull Water times ndash how long

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Water Efficient Control Equipment bull Smart Controllers bull Rain and ETo Sensors bull Moisture Sensors

Smart Controllers Moisture Sensors

Rain and ETo Sensors

How much water does your landscape need

hellip It depends

Step 4 Design Irrigation

bull Soil Texture bull Precipitation Rate bull Plant Demand

Irrigation Scheduling Internet BeWaterWisecom

Step 4 Design Irrigation

1 Prepare the site

bull Cut down tall weeds bull Remove woody or invasive plants bull (warm season turf) bull Flag sprinkler heads bull Soak the area with water

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

2 Edging Mounding amp Contouring

bull Make room for the mulch Cut lawn 12 inches away from concrete to 3rdquo below concrete level

bull Create mounds with removed sod by facing turf side down or discard removed sod

bull Grade as needed

Manual ldquoGrubbingrdquo Gas Powered

Sod Cutter

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

3 Ensure Irrigation of Trees and Large plants bull Add bubblers or drip irrigation if needed

In-line drip irrigation can be expanded as tree grows Bubbler Head Drip Irrigation

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

4 Plant Large Plants bull 5 gallon and larger

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

5 Add a weed barrier bull NOT weed cloth (except under rock) bull Newspaper or cardboard bull Overlap by 6-8 inches bull Cover all ground except where

there are plants

Paper amp Cardboard Weed Barrier Do NOT use weed cloth

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Notify your neighbors first

Weed Barrier Newspaper amp Cardboard

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

6 Layer bull 1-2rdquo of compost bull 4-5rdquo of Soil Building Mulch (tree trimmerrsquos chipped etc) bull Pull compost and mulch away from plant crowns and trunks

Timing bull Traditional Allow 3 - 5 months

for composting to complete process then plant

bull Fast Plant before completion by digging through layers

Sheet Mulching

(4rdquo+)

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

bull Rule of thumb for coverage 1 13 Cu Yd covers100 sf 4rdquo depth

Know your Turf Type to Effectively Remove

Turf Type Dormant Season

Active Season

Growth form

Seeds Common Types

Kill Method

Cool Season

Winter

Summer

Small tuffs

Dwarf Tall Fescue (common locally) Perennial Ryegrass Annual Ryegrass Blue Grass

Sheet Mulch

Warm Season

Winter Summer

Creeping Stolons

Bermuda grass Zoysia grass St Augustine Grass Kikuyu grass

Solarization or Chemical Followed by Sheet Mulching

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods bull Herbicides

bull Cannot be killed with Chemicals when dormant bull Spray herbicides when actively growing bull Repeat application

bull Non-toxic herbicide products

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods

bull Complete Sod Removal bull Sod goes to landfill

cannot be recycled

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Contouring for Dry Stream

Step 5 Implementation Contouring

Contouring Landscape Fabric First Cobbles Added

Completed

Step 5 Implementation Sequence

Do It Yourself or Professional Contractor What is right for you bull Tradeoff Cost vs Labor + Time bull Option Be the General Contractor yourself Installation or Repair bull California Landscape Contractors Association (CLCA)

httpwwwclcasandiegoorg bull Certified Irrigation Professional wwwIrrigationorg bull Contractors State License Board (CSLB)

httpwwwcslbcagovConsumers bull YouTube Instructional Videos

Step 6 Maintenance Irrigation

Irrigation Maintenance bull Adjust run time for season

bull 1 Winter bull 2 Fall amp Spring bull 3 Summer

bull Check for leaks and fix leaks promptly bull Flush drip systems and check filters to

reduce clogging bull Adjust sprayheads to prevent

overspray on hardscape

Step 6 Maintenance Plants

Plant Maintenance

bull Amend soil with compost and mulch regularly bull Remove weeds bull Monitor plant health bull Minimize the use of

non- organic chemicals bull Start with a hard spray

of water bull Use insecticidal soap

or other non-toxic pest killer

QUESTIONS

Apply for the WaterSmart Landscape Makeover Series

httplandscapemakeoverwatersmartsdorg Presentation Slides at httpwwwwatersmartsdorgprogramswatersmart-landscape-design-homeowners-workshop

  • Slide Number 1
  • San Diego County Water Authority
  • Slide Number 3
  • Slide Number 4
  • Slide Number 5
  • Slide Number 6
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  • Before
  • After
  • Personal Goals
  • Slide Number 11
  • Why Remove Turf
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • WaterSmart Landscapes
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Design Process Overview
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Implementation Overview
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Slide Number 38
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Water Uptake by Plant Roots
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Slide Number 48
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  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
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  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Observations
  • Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
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  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
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  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
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  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
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  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
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  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Find Your Sunset Western Zone
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Plant Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Anatomy of an Irrigation System
  • Slide Number 131
  • Sprays Low Pressure
  • Sprays High Pressure
  • Slide Number 134
  • Slide Number 135
  • Slide Number 136
  • Slide Number 137
  • Slide Number 138
  • Slide Number 139
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Page 74: WaterSmart Landscape DESIGN FOR HOMEOWNERS · WaterSmart Landscape . DESIGN FOR HOMEOWNERS . Brought to you by the San Diego County Water Authority . ... Case Study 1. After: Approximately

Aesthetics Proportion

Plantings may grow out of scale

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Color Most powerful of art elements Establish harmony

bull Soothing low contrast monochromatic cool bull Energizing contrast complimentary warm

SECONDARY COLORS PRIMARY COLORS TERTIARY COLORS

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Color Simple Color Harmony

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Contrast bull Provides interest and impact bull Creates Focal Points and catches the eye bull Contrast plant textures values and colors

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Unity bull Provides cohesive calm bull Repeat plant selections throughout the plan

including both sides of driveway

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Curb Appeal Billboard Effect bull Groups or drifts of plants catch the moving eye bull High contrast bull Simple

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Curb Appeal Path to the door bull Direct line of sight

or visual cues bull Generous path

welcomes guests bull No over grown areas

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Curb Appeal Path to the door bull Direct line of sight

or visual cues bull Generous path

welcomes guests bull No over grown areas

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Plant Functions in Design Climate Mitigation

bull Tradeoffs bull Deciduous Evergreen bull View vs Temperature

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Euphorbia cotinifolia Caribbean Copper Plant

Plant Functions in Design Security bull Thorns as a

deterrent

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Plant Functions in Design Privacy

bull Screen ugly views or create privacy bull Pick a cultivar that doesnrsquot need frequent pruning

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Podocarpus macrophyllus maki Shubby Yew

Pittosporum tenufolium lsquoSilver Sheenrsquo

Explore Design as 2 parts

bull Shaping Spaces bull How will you use the space

bull space arrangement location of major elements bull Design in 3D bull Form follows Function

bull Planting design bull How the space is filled with plants for effective

design

Step 4 Design Functional Design

How will you use your space Is your space an Outdoor Room a Passageway or a Garden

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Outdoor Rooms bull Walls

bull Do NOT need to be solid to create sense of enclosure

bull Floor bull Flagstone DG mulch

or groundcover

bull Ceilings bull can be canopies or arbors

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Passageway bull Way-finding or easy to follow bull Open path for curb appeal bull ldquoPeek-a-viewrdquo for mystery

Step 4 Design Functional Design

View Garden bull Enjoy from a distance bull Treat as a canvas bull Include paths for maintenance amp strolling

Step 4 Design Functional Design

View Garden Borrowed Views

Step 4 Design Functional Design

View Garden Created Views

bull Use an accent feature to create a focal point

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Design in 3D Create vertical dimension with

bull Layered planting

Background 6rsquo+ Middleground 4rsquo+-

Foreground 0-12rdquo

for islands

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function bull How will the space be used

bull What activities will occur there bull Active Uses

cooking eating entertaining sports play pool pets food bull Passive Uses

resting meditation viewing bull Does the current layout ldquoworkrdquo or does it need to

change to be more functional bull Lose the bed lines

bull Donrsquot think of your planting bed as a separate area hellip plan the entire space

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Create a Functional Bubble Plan bull Think

bull How the space could be used NOT how it IS used

bull Will it be an outdoor room garden or pathway

bull Do you want add bull Seating areas bull Pathways through

planting ldquoislandsrdquo bull Meander through your

yardslope with a circular route

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Think outside the box

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Create a Functional Bubble Plan bull Think How the space could be used NOT how it IS used

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Is it an Outdoor Room

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

An Outdoor Room with a dry stream bed

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Is it a Passageway

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Is it a Garden

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape Create a Planting Area Bubble Plan

bull Show basic planting areas bull Locate planting heights of

bull High bull Medium bull Low

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape Complete your Functional Bubble Plan

bull Sketch circulation paths and gathering areas

bull Show planting areas and height Create your Hardscape Plan

bull Check hardscape in place and correct bull Add desired elements

Include bull Hardscape walkways drive walls

patios etc bull Fences and walls bull Elements fountains pots arbors

rocks etc bull Planting areas

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Creating Your Plant Palette bull How to Choose

bull What do you like bull Climate appropriate bull Place appropriate bull Does it fill a design function

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Climate Appropriate Plants Leaves are

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Leathery Small

Silvery Solar tracking

Climate Appropriate Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes Homeownerrsquos Guide and Notebook

bull Mediterranean bull Asian bull Tropical bull Contemporary bull Native bull Shade bull Groundcover options

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Mediterranean

CC BY 20 Karen Roe

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Lavender Rosemary

Olives

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Asian

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Iris douglasiana Dietes African Iris Nandina

Juniperus Juniper

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Tropical

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Lantana Alstroemeria

Strelitzia Bird of Paradise Euphorbia milii Crown of Thorns

Bromeliads

Plumeria

Bougainvillea Geraniums Bird of Paradise

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Contemporary

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Anigozanthos Kangaroo Paw Assorted Succulents

Fire Sticks Kalanchoe thyrisifolia Agave Attenuata

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

California Natives

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Heteromeles arbutifolia Toyon

Romneya coulteri Matilija Poppy

Epilobium California Fushia

Saliva clevelandii Cleveland Sage

A note about Natives hellip WaterSmart Plant Palettes

California Natives bull Adapted for our climate soils bull Provide habitat and attract wildlife

Native plants need

bull Little or no summer water bull Little or no fertilizer bull No pesticides bull Less maintenance

Some native plants are summer deciduous

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Shade Plants for Dry Areas (See Notebook)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Bromeliads Clivia Dianella variegata Schefflera arboricola variegata

Walkable Groundcover Options Dymondia margaretae (Silver Carpet)

Lippia nodiflora (Kurapia)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Flat Green Groundcover Options Fragaria chiloensis (Beach Strawberry)

Achillea millefolium (Yarrow)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Mature Size Plant Research the ldquoFinished Sizerdquo

Agave americana marginata

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Mature Size Plant Pick the right size cultivar for the right place

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Carissa macrocarpa Natal Plum Species lsquoBoxwood Beautyrsquo lsquoGreen Carpetrsquo

8rsquo x 8rsquo 2rsquo x 2rsquo 1rsquo ndash 1 frac12rsquo x 4rsquo

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Growing Conditions Exposure

bull Soil type bull Drainage

Full Shade Full Sun

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Water Requirements Water Use Landscape Coefficient of Landscape Species WUCOLS South Coastal South Inland

Plant Search httpucanredusitesWUCOLSPlant_Search_Instructions

Escondido Rancho Bernardo San Marcos Poway Lakeside Ramona

San Diego Chula Vista Del Mar La Jolla Carlsbad Oceanside Vista El Cajon

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant

WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant

Sunset Western Garden Book Specific Plant Info bull Water usage bull Mature Size bull Cultivars bull Growing conditions

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Find Your Sunset Western Zone Zone 24

bull Mild maritime climate mild winters cool summers rarely freezes

Zone 23 bull Warmer than Zone 24

usually frost-free Zone 21

bull A mix of maritime amp continental influence colder in winter

httpwwwsunsetcomgardenclimate-zonessunset-climate-zone-san-diego-area-00418000067314

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant Sunset Western Garden Book Specific Plant Info bull Water usage bull Mature Size bull Cultivars bull Growing requirements

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Explore Design as 2 parts Physical site design

bull How the space is arranged location of major elements

Planting design and placement bull How the space is filled with plants for effective design

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Putting It Together Size your plants bull Draw at Mature Size to match Bubble Diagram bull Avoid overplanting bull Allow room to grow bull Understand you may

need to edit and thin later

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Putting It Together Hydrozoning bull Group plants with like water needs together

according to irrigation zone bull Do not put water needy plants next to low-water

plants bull Research

bull Water Use Classification of Landscape Species (WUCOLS) rating

bull Plant palettes bull Sunset Western

Step 4 Design Plant Placement

Remember Drawing in Scale Accurate proportion using a standard measurement to represent one foot

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale bull Determine the mature size of the plant bull Use the mature size bull Find appropriate circle

on template

bull Example bull Bush is 3rsquo at maturity bull In 14 scale use 34rdquo

diameter circle

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale bull Pencil in the plants for your space bull At 14rdquo scale = 1rsquo- 0rdquo

bull 3rsquo diameter shrub drawn as 34rdquo diameter circle

bull 12rsquo canopy tree drawn as 3rdquo diameter circle

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Anatomy of an Irrigation System

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Pressure Test bull Use meter on last head on valve

bull Range should be between 25 psi and 40 psi

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Pressure Regulation

At the point of connection (POC) At the head At the valve

Sprays Low Pressure

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Donuts formed by poor coverage

Sprays High Pressure

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Misting

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Overhead or Drip

Choose Overhead Spray for bull Large areas of turf replacement ground cover

(ie dymondia Beach Strawberry etc) bull The existing overhead system has good existing

coverage Choose Drip for bull Small oddly shaped planting areas bull Mixing of plants with differing water requirements in

the same valve area

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of Efficient Overhead Spray bull Simple to retrofit existing spray hardware bull Can match precipitation rate of drip bull Simpler to troubleshoot than drip bull May provide better coverage for groundcover

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of Drip Systems bull Drip is the most efficient

irrigation delivery type

bull Reduces weed growth by targeted water application

bull Prevents runoff and erosion

bull Low precipitation rate

bull No trenching means less digging

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of In-Line Drip Emitters

bull Provide consistent precipitation rate throughout line

bull Less prone to clogging and damage than micro spray

bull Easy to install

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Filters

At the head At the valve

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Drip Retrofit Systems bull Replace existing pop-ups with

retrofit such as Rainbird R-1800

bull Use subsurface tubing with emitter valves not micro spray and 14rdquospaghetti lines

bull Cover with mulch

Step 4 Design Irrigation

In-line Drip

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Irrigation Plan bull Create an irrigation plan based on your completed planting

plan and hydrozones bull Select a category of irrigation (rotor drip etchellip) bull Prepare a materials list and fill in spaces on your legend

(components and quantity)

Step 4 Design Irrigation

What is a Controller Program

bull A set of instructions stored in the controller

bull Different irrigation schedules bull Irrigation days ndash how often bull Start times ndash at what time bull Water times ndash how long

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Water Efficient Control Equipment bull Smart Controllers bull Rain and ETo Sensors bull Moisture Sensors

Smart Controllers Moisture Sensors

Rain and ETo Sensors

How much water does your landscape need

hellip It depends

Step 4 Design Irrigation

bull Soil Texture bull Precipitation Rate bull Plant Demand

Irrigation Scheduling Internet BeWaterWisecom

Step 4 Design Irrigation

1 Prepare the site

bull Cut down tall weeds bull Remove woody or invasive plants bull (warm season turf) bull Flag sprinkler heads bull Soak the area with water

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

2 Edging Mounding amp Contouring

bull Make room for the mulch Cut lawn 12 inches away from concrete to 3rdquo below concrete level

bull Create mounds with removed sod by facing turf side down or discard removed sod

bull Grade as needed

Manual ldquoGrubbingrdquo Gas Powered

Sod Cutter

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

3 Ensure Irrigation of Trees and Large plants bull Add bubblers or drip irrigation if needed

In-line drip irrigation can be expanded as tree grows Bubbler Head Drip Irrigation

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

4 Plant Large Plants bull 5 gallon and larger

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

5 Add a weed barrier bull NOT weed cloth (except under rock) bull Newspaper or cardboard bull Overlap by 6-8 inches bull Cover all ground except where

there are plants

Paper amp Cardboard Weed Barrier Do NOT use weed cloth

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Notify your neighbors first

Weed Barrier Newspaper amp Cardboard

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

6 Layer bull 1-2rdquo of compost bull 4-5rdquo of Soil Building Mulch (tree trimmerrsquos chipped etc) bull Pull compost and mulch away from plant crowns and trunks

Timing bull Traditional Allow 3 - 5 months

for composting to complete process then plant

bull Fast Plant before completion by digging through layers

Sheet Mulching

(4rdquo+)

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

bull Rule of thumb for coverage 1 13 Cu Yd covers100 sf 4rdquo depth

Know your Turf Type to Effectively Remove

Turf Type Dormant Season

Active Season

Growth form

Seeds Common Types

Kill Method

Cool Season

Winter

Summer

Small tuffs

Dwarf Tall Fescue (common locally) Perennial Ryegrass Annual Ryegrass Blue Grass

Sheet Mulch

Warm Season

Winter Summer

Creeping Stolons

Bermuda grass Zoysia grass St Augustine Grass Kikuyu grass

Solarization or Chemical Followed by Sheet Mulching

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods bull Herbicides

bull Cannot be killed with Chemicals when dormant bull Spray herbicides when actively growing bull Repeat application

bull Non-toxic herbicide products

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods

bull Complete Sod Removal bull Sod goes to landfill

cannot be recycled

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Contouring for Dry Stream

Step 5 Implementation Contouring

Contouring Landscape Fabric First Cobbles Added

Completed

Step 5 Implementation Sequence

Do It Yourself or Professional Contractor What is right for you bull Tradeoff Cost vs Labor + Time bull Option Be the General Contractor yourself Installation or Repair bull California Landscape Contractors Association (CLCA)

httpwwwclcasandiegoorg bull Certified Irrigation Professional wwwIrrigationorg bull Contractors State License Board (CSLB)

httpwwwcslbcagovConsumers bull YouTube Instructional Videos

Step 6 Maintenance Irrigation

Irrigation Maintenance bull Adjust run time for season

bull 1 Winter bull 2 Fall amp Spring bull 3 Summer

bull Check for leaks and fix leaks promptly bull Flush drip systems and check filters to

reduce clogging bull Adjust sprayheads to prevent

overspray on hardscape

Step 6 Maintenance Plants

Plant Maintenance

bull Amend soil with compost and mulch regularly bull Remove weeds bull Monitor plant health bull Minimize the use of

non- organic chemicals bull Start with a hard spray

of water bull Use insecticidal soap

or other non-toxic pest killer

QUESTIONS

Apply for the WaterSmart Landscape Makeover Series

httplandscapemakeoverwatersmartsdorg Presentation Slides at httpwwwwatersmartsdorgprogramswatersmart-landscape-design-homeowners-workshop

  • Slide Number 1
  • San Diego County Water Authority
  • Slide Number 3
  • Slide Number 4
  • Slide Number 5
  • Slide Number 6
  • Slide Number 7
  • Before
  • After
  • Personal Goals
  • Slide Number 11
  • Why Remove Turf
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • WaterSmart Landscapes
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Design Process Overview
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Implementation Overview
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Slide Number 38
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Water Uptake by Plant Roots
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Slide Number 48
  • Slide Number 49
  • Slide Number 50
  • Slide Number 51
  • Slide Number 52
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Observations
  • Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
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  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Find Your Sunset Western Zone
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Plant Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Anatomy of an Irrigation System
  • Slide Number 131
  • Sprays Low Pressure
  • Sprays High Pressure
  • Slide Number 134
  • Slide Number 135
  • Slide Number 136
  • Slide Number 137
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Page 75: WaterSmart Landscape DESIGN FOR HOMEOWNERS · WaterSmart Landscape . DESIGN FOR HOMEOWNERS . Brought to you by the San Diego County Water Authority . ... Case Study 1. After: Approximately

Aesthetics Color Most powerful of art elements Establish harmony

bull Soothing low contrast monochromatic cool bull Energizing contrast complimentary warm

SECONDARY COLORS PRIMARY COLORS TERTIARY COLORS

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Color Simple Color Harmony

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Contrast bull Provides interest and impact bull Creates Focal Points and catches the eye bull Contrast plant textures values and colors

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Unity bull Provides cohesive calm bull Repeat plant selections throughout the plan

including both sides of driveway

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Curb Appeal Billboard Effect bull Groups or drifts of plants catch the moving eye bull High contrast bull Simple

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Curb Appeal Path to the door bull Direct line of sight

or visual cues bull Generous path

welcomes guests bull No over grown areas

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Curb Appeal Path to the door bull Direct line of sight

or visual cues bull Generous path

welcomes guests bull No over grown areas

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Plant Functions in Design Climate Mitigation

bull Tradeoffs bull Deciduous Evergreen bull View vs Temperature

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Euphorbia cotinifolia Caribbean Copper Plant

Plant Functions in Design Security bull Thorns as a

deterrent

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Plant Functions in Design Privacy

bull Screen ugly views or create privacy bull Pick a cultivar that doesnrsquot need frequent pruning

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Podocarpus macrophyllus maki Shubby Yew

Pittosporum tenufolium lsquoSilver Sheenrsquo

Explore Design as 2 parts

bull Shaping Spaces bull How will you use the space

bull space arrangement location of major elements bull Design in 3D bull Form follows Function

bull Planting design bull How the space is filled with plants for effective

design

Step 4 Design Functional Design

How will you use your space Is your space an Outdoor Room a Passageway or a Garden

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Outdoor Rooms bull Walls

bull Do NOT need to be solid to create sense of enclosure

bull Floor bull Flagstone DG mulch

or groundcover

bull Ceilings bull can be canopies or arbors

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Passageway bull Way-finding or easy to follow bull Open path for curb appeal bull ldquoPeek-a-viewrdquo for mystery

Step 4 Design Functional Design

View Garden bull Enjoy from a distance bull Treat as a canvas bull Include paths for maintenance amp strolling

Step 4 Design Functional Design

View Garden Borrowed Views

Step 4 Design Functional Design

View Garden Created Views

bull Use an accent feature to create a focal point

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Design in 3D Create vertical dimension with

bull Layered planting

Background 6rsquo+ Middleground 4rsquo+-

Foreground 0-12rdquo

for islands

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function bull How will the space be used

bull What activities will occur there bull Active Uses

cooking eating entertaining sports play pool pets food bull Passive Uses

resting meditation viewing bull Does the current layout ldquoworkrdquo or does it need to

change to be more functional bull Lose the bed lines

bull Donrsquot think of your planting bed as a separate area hellip plan the entire space

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Create a Functional Bubble Plan bull Think

bull How the space could be used NOT how it IS used

bull Will it be an outdoor room garden or pathway

bull Do you want add bull Seating areas bull Pathways through

planting ldquoislandsrdquo bull Meander through your

yardslope with a circular route

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Think outside the box

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Create a Functional Bubble Plan bull Think How the space could be used NOT how it IS used

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Is it an Outdoor Room

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

An Outdoor Room with a dry stream bed

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Is it a Passageway

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Is it a Garden

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape Create a Planting Area Bubble Plan

bull Show basic planting areas bull Locate planting heights of

bull High bull Medium bull Low

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape Complete your Functional Bubble Plan

bull Sketch circulation paths and gathering areas

bull Show planting areas and height Create your Hardscape Plan

bull Check hardscape in place and correct bull Add desired elements

Include bull Hardscape walkways drive walls

patios etc bull Fences and walls bull Elements fountains pots arbors

rocks etc bull Planting areas

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Creating Your Plant Palette bull How to Choose

bull What do you like bull Climate appropriate bull Place appropriate bull Does it fill a design function

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Climate Appropriate Plants Leaves are

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Leathery Small

Silvery Solar tracking

Climate Appropriate Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes Homeownerrsquos Guide and Notebook

bull Mediterranean bull Asian bull Tropical bull Contemporary bull Native bull Shade bull Groundcover options

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Mediterranean

CC BY 20 Karen Roe

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Lavender Rosemary

Olives

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Asian

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Iris douglasiana Dietes African Iris Nandina

Juniperus Juniper

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Tropical

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Lantana Alstroemeria

Strelitzia Bird of Paradise Euphorbia milii Crown of Thorns

Bromeliads

Plumeria

Bougainvillea Geraniums Bird of Paradise

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Contemporary

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Anigozanthos Kangaroo Paw Assorted Succulents

Fire Sticks Kalanchoe thyrisifolia Agave Attenuata

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

California Natives

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Heteromeles arbutifolia Toyon

Romneya coulteri Matilija Poppy

Epilobium California Fushia

Saliva clevelandii Cleveland Sage

A note about Natives hellip WaterSmart Plant Palettes

California Natives bull Adapted for our climate soils bull Provide habitat and attract wildlife

Native plants need

bull Little or no summer water bull Little or no fertilizer bull No pesticides bull Less maintenance

Some native plants are summer deciduous

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Shade Plants for Dry Areas (See Notebook)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Bromeliads Clivia Dianella variegata Schefflera arboricola variegata

Walkable Groundcover Options Dymondia margaretae (Silver Carpet)

Lippia nodiflora (Kurapia)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Flat Green Groundcover Options Fragaria chiloensis (Beach Strawberry)

Achillea millefolium (Yarrow)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Mature Size Plant Research the ldquoFinished Sizerdquo

Agave americana marginata

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Mature Size Plant Pick the right size cultivar for the right place

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Carissa macrocarpa Natal Plum Species lsquoBoxwood Beautyrsquo lsquoGreen Carpetrsquo

8rsquo x 8rsquo 2rsquo x 2rsquo 1rsquo ndash 1 frac12rsquo x 4rsquo

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Growing Conditions Exposure

bull Soil type bull Drainage

Full Shade Full Sun

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Water Requirements Water Use Landscape Coefficient of Landscape Species WUCOLS South Coastal South Inland

Plant Search httpucanredusitesWUCOLSPlant_Search_Instructions

Escondido Rancho Bernardo San Marcos Poway Lakeside Ramona

San Diego Chula Vista Del Mar La Jolla Carlsbad Oceanside Vista El Cajon

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant

WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant

Sunset Western Garden Book Specific Plant Info bull Water usage bull Mature Size bull Cultivars bull Growing conditions

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Find Your Sunset Western Zone Zone 24

bull Mild maritime climate mild winters cool summers rarely freezes

Zone 23 bull Warmer than Zone 24

usually frost-free Zone 21

bull A mix of maritime amp continental influence colder in winter

httpwwwsunsetcomgardenclimate-zonessunset-climate-zone-san-diego-area-00418000067314

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant Sunset Western Garden Book Specific Plant Info bull Water usage bull Mature Size bull Cultivars bull Growing requirements

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Explore Design as 2 parts Physical site design

bull How the space is arranged location of major elements

Planting design and placement bull How the space is filled with plants for effective design

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Putting It Together Size your plants bull Draw at Mature Size to match Bubble Diagram bull Avoid overplanting bull Allow room to grow bull Understand you may

need to edit and thin later

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Putting It Together Hydrozoning bull Group plants with like water needs together

according to irrigation zone bull Do not put water needy plants next to low-water

plants bull Research

bull Water Use Classification of Landscape Species (WUCOLS) rating

bull Plant palettes bull Sunset Western

Step 4 Design Plant Placement

Remember Drawing in Scale Accurate proportion using a standard measurement to represent one foot

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale bull Determine the mature size of the plant bull Use the mature size bull Find appropriate circle

on template

bull Example bull Bush is 3rsquo at maturity bull In 14 scale use 34rdquo

diameter circle

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale bull Pencil in the plants for your space bull At 14rdquo scale = 1rsquo- 0rdquo

bull 3rsquo diameter shrub drawn as 34rdquo diameter circle

bull 12rsquo canopy tree drawn as 3rdquo diameter circle

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Anatomy of an Irrigation System

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Pressure Test bull Use meter on last head on valve

bull Range should be between 25 psi and 40 psi

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Pressure Regulation

At the point of connection (POC) At the head At the valve

Sprays Low Pressure

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Donuts formed by poor coverage

Sprays High Pressure

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Misting

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Overhead or Drip

Choose Overhead Spray for bull Large areas of turf replacement ground cover

(ie dymondia Beach Strawberry etc) bull The existing overhead system has good existing

coverage Choose Drip for bull Small oddly shaped planting areas bull Mixing of plants with differing water requirements in

the same valve area

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of Efficient Overhead Spray bull Simple to retrofit existing spray hardware bull Can match precipitation rate of drip bull Simpler to troubleshoot than drip bull May provide better coverage for groundcover

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of Drip Systems bull Drip is the most efficient

irrigation delivery type

bull Reduces weed growth by targeted water application

bull Prevents runoff and erosion

bull Low precipitation rate

bull No trenching means less digging

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of In-Line Drip Emitters

bull Provide consistent precipitation rate throughout line

bull Less prone to clogging and damage than micro spray

bull Easy to install

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Filters

At the head At the valve

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Drip Retrofit Systems bull Replace existing pop-ups with

retrofit such as Rainbird R-1800

bull Use subsurface tubing with emitter valves not micro spray and 14rdquospaghetti lines

bull Cover with mulch

Step 4 Design Irrigation

In-line Drip

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Irrigation Plan bull Create an irrigation plan based on your completed planting

plan and hydrozones bull Select a category of irrigation (rotor drip etchellip) bull Prepare a materials list and fill in spaces on your legend

(components and quantity)

Step 4 Design Irrigation

What is a Controller Program

bull A set of instructions stored in the controller

bull Different irrigation schedules bull Irrigation days ndash how often bull Start times ndash at what time bull Water times ndash how long

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Water Efficient Control Equipment bull Smart Controllers bull Rain and ETo Sensors bull Moisture Sensors

Smart Controllers Moisture Sensors

Rain and ETo Sensors

How much water does your landscape need

hellip It depends

Step 4 Design Irrigation

bull Soil Texture bull Precipitation Rate bull Plant Demand

Irrigation Scheduling Internet BeWaterWisecom

Step 4 Design Irrigation

1 Prepare the site

bull Cut down tall weeds bull Remove woody or invasive plants bull (warm season turf) bull Flag sprinkler heads bull Soak the area with water

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

2 Edging Mounding amp Contouring

bull Make room for the mulch Cut lawn 12 inches away from concrete to 3rdquo below concrete level

bull Create mounds with removed sod by facing turf side down or discard removed sod

bull Grade as needed

Manual ldquoGrubbingrdquo Gas Powered

Sod Cutter

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

3 Ensure Irrigation of Trees and Large plants bull Add bubblers or drip irrigation if needed

In-line drip irrigation can be expanded as tree grows Bubbler Head Drip Irrigation

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

4 Plant Large Plants bull 5 gallon and larger

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

5 Add a weed barrier bull NOT weed cloth (except under rock) bull Newspaper or cardboard bull Overlap by 6-8 inches bull Cover all ground except where

there are plants

Paper amp Cardboard Weed Barrier Do NOT use weed cloth

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Notify your neighbors first

Weed Barrier Newspaper amp Cardboard

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

6 Layer bull 1-2rdquo of compost bull 4-5rdquo of Soil Building Mulch (tree trimmerrsquos chipped etc) bull Pull compost and mulch away from plant crowns and trunks

Timing bull Traditional Allow 3 - 5 months

for composting to complete process then plant

bull Fast Plant before completion by digging through layers

Sheet Mulching

(4rdquo+)

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

bull Rule of thumb for coverage 1 13 Cu Yd covers100 sf 4rdquo depth

Know your Turf Type to Effectively Remove

Turf Type Dormant Season

Active Season

Growth form

Seeds Common Types

Kill Method

Cool Season

Winter

Summer

Small tuffs

Dwarf Tall Fescue (common locally) Perennial Ryegrass Annual Ryegrass Blue Grass

Sheet Mulch

Warm Season

Winter Summer

Creeping Stolons

Bermuda grass Zoysia grass St Augustine Grass Kikuyu grass

Solarization or Chemical Followed by Sheet Mulching

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods bull Herbicides

bull Cannot be killed with Chemicals when dormant bull Spray herbicides when actively growing bull Repeat application

bull Non-toxic herbicide products

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods

bull Complete Sod Removal bull Sod goes to landfill

cannot be recycled

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Contouring for Dry Stream

Step 5 Implementation Contouring

Contouring Landscape Fabric First Cobbles Added

Completed

Step 5 Implementation Sequence

Do It Yourself or Professional Contractor What is right for you bull Tradeoff Cost vs Labor + Time bull Option Be the General Contractor yourself Installation or Repair bull California Landscape Contractors Association (CLCA)

httpwwwclcasandiegoorg bull Certified Irrigation Professional wwwIrrigationorg bull Contractors State License Board (CSLB)

httpwwwcslbcagovConsumers bull YouTube Instructional Videos

Step 6 Maintenance Irrigation

Irrigation Maintenance bull Adjust run time for season

bull 1 Winter bull 2 Fall amp Spring bull 3 Summer

bull Check for leaks and fix leaks promptly bull Flush drip systems and check filters to

reduce clogging bull Adjust sprayheads to prevent

overspray on hardscape

Step 6 Maintenance Plants

Plant Maintenance

bull Amend soil with compost and mulch regularly bull Remove weeds bull Monitor plant health bull Minimize the use of

non- organic chemicals bull Start with a hard spray

of water bull Use insecticidal soap

or other non-toxic pest killer

QUESTIONS

Apply for the WaterSmart Landscape Makeover Series

httplandscapemakeoverwatersmartsdorg Presentation Slides at httpwwwwatersmartsdorgprogramswatersmart-landscape-design-homeowners-workshop

  • Slide Number 1
  • San Diego County Water Authority
  • Slide Number 3
  • Slide Number 4
  • Slide Number 5
  • Slide Number 6
  • Slide Number 7
  • Before
  • After
  • Personal Goals
  • Slide Number 11
  • Why Remove Turf
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • WaterSmart Landscapes
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Design Process Overview
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Implementation Overview
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Slide Number 38
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Water Uptake by Plant Roots
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Slide Number 48
  • Slide Number 49
  • Slide Number 50
  • Slide Number 51
  • Slide Number 52
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Observations
  • Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
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  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
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  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Find Your Sunset Western Zone
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Plant Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Anatomy of an Irrigation System
  • Slide Number 131
  • Sprays Low Pressure
  • Sprays High Pressure
  • Slide Number 134
  • Slide Number 135
  • Slide Number 136
  • Slide Number 137
  • Slide Number 138
  • Slide Number 139
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  • Slide Number 141
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  • Slide Number 156
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Aesthetics Color Simple Color Harmony

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Contrast bull Provides interest and impact bull Creates Focal Points and catches the eye bull Contrast plant textures values and colors

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Unity bull Provides cohesive calm bull Repeat plant selections throughout the plan

including both sides of driveway

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Curb Appeal Billboard Effect bull Groups or drifts of plants catch the moving eye bull High contrast bull Simple

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Curb Appeal Path to the door bull Direct line of sight

or visual cues bull Generous path

welcomes guests bull No over grown areas

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Curb Appeal Path to the door bull Direct line of sight

or visual cues bull Generous path

welcomes guests bull No over grown areas

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Plant Functions in Design Climate Mitigation

bull Tradeoffs bull Deciduous Evergreen bull View vs Temperature

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Euphorbia cotinifolia Caribbean Copper Plant

Plant Functions in Design Security bull Thorns as a

deterrent

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Plant Functions in Design Privacy

bull Screen ugly views or create privacy bull Pick a cultivar that doesnrsquot need frequent pruning

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Podocarpus macrophyllus maki Shubby Yew

Pittosporum tenufolium lsquoSilver Sheenrsquo

Explore Design as 2 parts

bull Shaping Spaces bull How will you use the space

bull space arrangement location of major elements bull Design in 3D bull Form follows Function

bull Planting design bull How the space is filled with plants for effective

design

Step 4 Design Functional Design

How will you use your space Is your space an Outdoor Room a Passageway or a Garden

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Outdoor Rooms bull Walls

bull Do NOT need to be solid to create sense of enclosure

bull Floor bull Flagstone DG mulch

or groundcover

bull Ceilings bull can be canopies or arbors

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Passageway bull Way-finding or easy to follow bull Open path for curb appeal bull ldquoPeek-a-viewrdquo for mystery

Step 4 Design Functional Design

View Garden bull Enjoy from a distance bull Treat as a canvas bull Include paths for maintenance amp strolling

Step 4 Design Functional Design

View Garden Borrowed Views

Step 4 Design Functional Design

View Garden Created Views

bull Use an accent feature to create a focal point

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Design in 3D Create vertical dimension with

bull Layered planting

Background 6rsquo+ Middleground 4rsquo+-

Foreground 0-12rdquo

for islands

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function bull How will the space be used

bull What activities will occur there bull Active Uses

cooking eating entertaining sports play pool pets food bull Passive Uses

resting meditation viewing bull Does the current layout ldquoworkrdquo or does it need to

change to be more functional bull Lose the bed lines

bull Donrsquot think of your planting bed as a separate area hellip plan the entire space

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Create a Functional Bubble Plan bull Think

bull How the space could be used NOT how it IS used

bull Will it be an outdoor room garden or pathway

bull Do you want add bull Seating areas bull Pathways through

planting ldquoislandsrdquo bull Meander through your

yardslope with a circular route

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Think outside the box

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Create a Functional Bubble Plan bull Think How the space could be used NOT how it IS used

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Is it an Outdoor Room

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

An Outdoor Room with a dry stream bed

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Is it a Passageway

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Is it a Garden

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape Create a Planting Area Bubble Plan

bull Show basic planting areas bull Locate planting heights of

bull High bull Medium bull Low

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape Complete your Functional Bubble Plan

bull Sketch circulation paths and gathering areas

bull Show planting areas and height Create your Hardscape Plan

bull Check hardscape in place and correct bull Add desired elements

Include bull Hardscape walkways drive walls

patios etc bull Fences and walls bull Elements fountains pots arbors

rocks etc bull Planting areas

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Creating Your Plant Palette bull How to Choose

bull What do you like bull Climate appropriate bull Place appropriate bull Does it fill a design function

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Climate Appropriate Plants Leaves are

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Leathery Small

Silvery Solar tracking

Climate Appropriate Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes Homeownerrsquos Guide and Notebook

bull Mediterranean bull Asian bull Tropical bull Contemporary bull Native bull Shade bull Groundcover options

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Mediterranean

CC BY 20 Karen Roe

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Lavender Rosemary

Olives

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Asian

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Iris douglasiana Dietes African Iris Nandina

Juniperus Juniper

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Tropical

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Lantana Alstroemeria

Strelitzia Bird of Paradise Euphorbia milii Crown of Thorns

Bromeliads

Plumeria

Bougainvillea Geraniums Bird of Paradise

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Contemporary

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Anigozanthos Kangaroo Paw Assorted Succulents

Fire Sticks Kalanchoe thyrisifolia Agave Attenuata

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

California Natives

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Heteromeles arbutifolia Toyon

Romneya coulteri Matilija Poppy

Epilobium California Fushia

Saliva clevelandii Cleveland Sage

A note about Natives hellip WaterSmart Plant Palettes

California Natives bull Adapted for our climate soils bull Provide habitat and attract wildlife

Native plants need

bull Little or no summer water bull Little or no fertilizer bull No pesticides bull Less maintenance

Some native plants are summer deciduous

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Shade Plants for Dry Areas (See Notebook)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Bromeliads Clivia Dianella variegata Schefflera arboricola variegata

Walkable Groundcover Options Dymondia margaretae (Silver Carpet)

Lippia nodiflora (Kurapia)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Flat Green Groundcover Options Fragaria chiloensis (Beach Strawberry)

Achillea millefolium (Yarrow)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Mature Size Plant Research the ldquoFinished Sizerdquo

Agave americana marginata

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Mature Size Plant Pick the right size cultivar for the right place

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Carissa macrocarpa Natal Plum Species lsquoBoxwood Beautyrsquo lsquoGreen Carpetrsquo

8rsquo x 8rsquo 2rsquo x 2rsquo 1rsquo ndash 1 frac12rsquo x 4rsquo

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Growing Conditions Exposure

bull Soil type bull Drainage

Full Shade Full Sun

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Water Requirements Water Use Landscape Coefficient of Landscape Species WUCOLS South Coastal South Inland

Plant Search httpucanredusitesWUCOLSPlant_Search_Instructions

Escondido Rancho Bernardo San Marcos Poway Lakeside Ramona

San Diego Chula Vista Del Mar La Jolla Carlsbad Oceanside Vista El Cajon

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant

WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant

Sunset Western Garden Book Specific Plant Info bull Water usage bull Mature Size bull Cultivars bull Growing conditions

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Find Your Sunset Western Zone Zone 24

bull Mild maritime climate mild winters cool summers rarely freezes

Zone 23 bull Warmer than Zone 24

usually frost-free Zone 21

bull A mix of maritime amp continental influence colder in winter

httpwwwsunsetcomgardenclimate-zonessunset-climate-zone-san-diego-area-00418000067314

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant Sunset Western Garden Book Specific Plant Info bull Water usage bull Mature Size bull Cultivars bull Growing requirements

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Explore Design as 2 parts Physical site design

bull How the space is arranged location of major elements

Planting design and placement bull How the space is filled with plants for effective design

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Putting It Together Size your plants bull Draw at Mature Size to match Bubble Diagram bull Avoid overplanting bull Allow room to grow bull Understand you may

need to edit and thin later

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Putting It Together Hydrozoning bull Group plants with like water needs together

according to irrigation zone bull Do not put water needy plants next to low-water

plants bull Research

bull Water Use Classification of Landscape Species (WUCOLS) rating

bull Plant palettes bull Sunset Western

Step 4 Design Plant Placement

Remember Drawing in Scale Accurate proportion using a standard measurement to represent one foot

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale bull Determine the mature size of the plant bull Use the mature size bull Find appropriate circle

on template

bull Example bull Bush is 3rsquo at maturity bull In 14 scale use 34rdquo

diameter circle

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale bull Pencil in the plants for your space bull At 14rdquo scale = 1rsquo- 0rdquo

bull 3rsquo diameter shrub drawn as 34rdquo diameter circle

bull 12rsquo canopy tree drawn as 3rdquo diameter circle

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Anatomy of an Irrigation System

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Pressure Test bull Use meter on last head on valve

bull Range should be between 25 psi and 40 psi

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Pressure Regulation

At the point of connection (POC) At the head At the valve

Sprays Low Pressure

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Donuts formed by poor coverage

Sprays High Pressure

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Misting

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Overhead or Drip

Choose Overhead Spray for bull Large areas of turf replacement ground cover

(ie dymondia Beach Strawberry etc) bull The existing overhead system has good existing

coverage Choose Drip for bull Small oddly shaped planting areas bull Mixing of plants with differing water requirements in

the same valve area

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of Efficient Overhead Spray bull Simple to retrofit existing spray hardware bull Can match precipitation rate of drip bull Simpler to troubleshoot than drip bull May provide better coverage for groundcover

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of Drip Systems bull Drip is the most efficient

irrigation delivery type

bull Reduces weed growth by targeted water application

bull Prevents runoff and erosion

bull Low precipitation rate

bull No trenching means less digging

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of In-Line Drip Emitters

bull Provide consistent precipitation rate throughout line

bull Less prone to clogging and damage than micro spray

bull Easy to install

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Filters

At the head At the valve

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Drip Retrofit Systems bull Replace existing pop-ups with

retrofit such as Rainbird R-1800

bull Use subsurface tubing with emitter valves not micro spray and 14rdquospaghetti lines

bull Cover with mulch

Step 4 Design Irrigation

In-line Drip

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Irrigation Plan bull Create an irrigation plan based on your completed planting

plan and hydrozones bull Select a category of irrigation (rotor drip etchellip) bull Prepare a materials list and fill in spaces on your legend

(components and quantity)

Step 4 Design Irrigation

What is a Controller Program

bull A set of instructions stored in the controller

bull Different irrigation schedules bull Irrigation days ndash how often bull Start times ndash at what time bull Water times ndash how long

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Water Efficient Control Equipment bull Smart Controllers bull Rain and ETo Sensors bull Moisture Sensors

Smart Controllers Moisture Sensors

Rain and ETo Sensors

How much water does your landscape need

hellip It depends

Step 4 Design Irrigation

bull Soil Texture bull Precipitation Rate bull Plant Demand

Irrigation Scheduling Internet BeWaterWisecom

Step 4 Design Irrigation

1 Prepare the site

bull Cut down tall weeds bull Remove woody or invasive plants bull (warm season turf) bull Flag sprinkler heads bull Soak the area with water

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

2 Edging Mounding amp Contouring

bull Make room for the mulch Cut lawn 12 inches away from concrete to 3rdquo below concrete level

bull Create mounds with removed sod by facing turf side down or discard removed sod

bull Grade as needed

Manual ldquoGrubbingrdquo Gas Powered

Sod Cutter

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

3 Ensure Irrigation of Trees and Large plants bull Add bubblers or drip irrigation if needed

In-line drip irrigation can be expanded as tree grows Bubbler Head Drip Irrigation

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

4 Plant Large Plants bull 5 gallon and larger

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

5 Add a weed barrier bull NOT weed cloth (except under rock) bull Newspaper or cardboard bull Overlap by 6-8 inches bull Cover all ground except where

there are plants

Paper amp Cardboard Weed Barrier Do NOT use weed cloth

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Notify your neighbors first

Weed Barrier Newspaper amp Cardboard

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

6 Layer bull 1-2rdquo of compost bull 4-5rdquo of Soil Building Mulch (tree trimmerrsquos chipped etc) bull Pull compost and mulch away from plant crowns and trunks

Timing bull Traditional Allow 3 - 5 months

for composting to complete process then plant

bull Fast Plant before completion by digging through layers

Sheet Mulching

(4rdquo+)

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

bull Rule of thumb for coverage 1 13 Cu Yd covers100 sf 4rdquo depth

Know your Turf Type to Effectively Remove

Turf Type Dormant Season

Active Season

Growth form

Seeds Common Types

Kill Method

Cool Season

Winter

Summer

Small tuffs

Dwarf Tall Fescue (common locally) Perennial Ryegrass Annual Ryegrass Blue Grass

Sheet Mulch

Warm Season

Winter Summer

Creeping Stolons

Bermuda grass Zoysia grass St Augustine Grass Kikuyu grass

Solarization or Chemical Followed by Sheet Mulching

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods bull Herbicides

bull Cannot be killed with Chemicals when dormant bull Spray herbicides when actively growing bull Repeat application

bull Non-toxic herbicide products

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods

bull Complete Sod Removal bull Sod goes to landfill

cannot be recycled

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Contouring for Dry Stream

Step 5 Implementation Contouring

Contouring Landscape Fabric First Cobbles Added

Completed

Step 5 Implementation Sequence

Do It Yourself or Professional Contractor What is right for you bull Tradeoff Cost vs Labor + Time bull Option Be the General Contractor yourself Installation or Repair bull California Landscape Contractors Association (CLCA)

httpwwwclcasandiegoorg bull Certified Irrigation Professional wwwIrrigationorg bull Contractors State License Board (CSLB)

httpwwwcslbcagovConsumers bull YouTube Instructional Videos

Step 6 Maintenance Irrigation

Irrigation Maintenance bull Adjust run time for season

bull 1 Winter bull 2 Fall amp Spring bull 3 Summer

bull Check for leaks and fix leaks promptly bull Flush drip systems and check filters to

reduce clogging bull Adjust sprayheads to prevent

overspray on hardscape

Step 6 Maintenance Plants

Plant Maintenance

bull Amend soil with compost and mulch regularly bull Remove weeds bull Monitor plant health bull Minimize the use of

non- organic chemicals bull Start with a hard spray

of water bull Use insecticidal soap

or other non-toxic pest killer

QUESTIONS

Apply for the WaterSmart Landscape Makeover Series

httplandscapemakeoverwatersmartsdorg Presentation Slides at httpwwwwatersmartsdorgprogramswatersmart-landscape-design-homeowners-workshop

  • Slide Number 1
  • San Diego County Water Authority
  • Slide Number 3
  • Slide Number 4
  • Slide Number 5
  • Slide Number 6
  • Slide Number 7
  • Before
  • After
  • Personal Goals
  • Slide Number 11
  • Why Remove Turf
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • WaterSmart Landscapes
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Design Process Overview
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Implementation Overview
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Slide Number 38
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Water Uptake by Plant Roots
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Slide Number 48
  • Slide Number 49
  • Slide Number 50
  • Slide Number 51
  • Slide Number 52
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Observations
  • Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Find Your Sunset Western Zone
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Plant Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Anatomy of an Irrigation System
  • Slide Number 131
  • Sprays Low Pressure
  • Sprays High Pressure
  • Slide Number 134
  • Slide Number 135
  • Slide Number 136
  • Slide Number 137
  • Slide Number 138
  • Slide Number 139
  • Slide Number 140
  • Slide Number 141
  • Slide Number 142
  • Slide Number 143
  • Slide Number 144
  • Slide Number 145
  • Slide Number 146
  • Slide Number 147
  • Slide Number 148
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  • Slide Number 150
  • Slide Number 151
  • Slide Number 152
  • Slide Number 153
  • Slide Number 154
  • Slide Number 155
  • Slide Number 156
  • Slide Number 157
  • Slide Number 158
  • Slide Number 159
  • Slide Number 160
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Aesthetics Contrast bull Provides interest and impact bull Creates Focal Points and catches the eye bull Contrast plant textures values and colors

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Aesthetics Unity bull Provides cohesive calm bull Repeat plant selections throughout the plan

including both sides of driveway

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Curb Appeal Billboard Effect bull Groups or drifts of plants catch the moving eye bull High contrast bull Simple

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Curb Appeal Path to the door bull Direct line of sight

or visual cues bull Generous path

welcomes guests bull No over grown areas

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Curb Appeal Path to the door bull Direct line of sight

or visual cues bull Generous path

welcomes guests bull No over grown areas

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Plant Functions in Design Climate Mitigation

bull Tradeoffs bull Deciduous Evergreen bull View vs Temperature

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Euphorbia cotinifolia Caribbean Copper Plant

Plant Functions in Design Security bull Thorns as a

deterrent

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Plant Functions in Design Privacy

bull Screen ugly views or create privacy bull Pick a cultivar that doesnrsquot need frequent pruning

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Podocarpus macrophyllus maki Shubby Yew

Pittosporum tenufolium lsquoSilver Sheenrsquo

Explore Design as 2 parts

bull Shaping Spaces bull How will you use the space

bull space arrangement location of major elements bull Design in 3D bull Form follows Function

bull Planting design bull How the space is filled with plants for effective

design

Step 4 Design Functional Design

How will you use your space Is your space an Outdoor Room a Passageway or a Garden

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Outdoor Rooms bull Walls

bull Do NOT need to be solid to create sense of enclosure

bull Floor bull Flagstone DG mulch

or groundcover

bull Ceilings bull can be canopies or arbors

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Passageway bull Way-finding or easy to follow bull Open path for curb appeal bull ldquoPeek-a-viewrdquo for mystery

Step 4 Design Functional Design

View Garden bull Enjoy from a distance bull Treat as a canvas bull Include paths for maintenance amp strolling

Step 4 Design Functional Design

View Garden Borrowed Views

Step 4 Design Functional Design

View Garden Created Views

bull Use an accent feature to create a focal point

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Design in 3D Create vertical dimension with

bull Layered planting

Background 6rsquo+ Middleground 4rsquo+-

Foreground 0-12rdquo

for islands

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function bull How will the space be used

bull What activities will occur there bull Active Uses

cooking eating entertaining sports play pool pets food bull Passive Uses

resting meditation viewing bull Does the current layout ldquoworkrdquo or does it need to

change to be more functional bull Lose the bed lines

bull Donrsquot think of your planting bed as a separate area hellip plan the entire space

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Create a Functional Bubble Plan bull Think

bull How the space could be used NOT how it IS used

bull Will it be an outdoor room garden or pathway

bull Do you want add bull Seating areas bull Pathways through

planting ldquoislandsrdquo bull Meander through your

yardslope with a circular route

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Think outside the box

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Create a Functional Bubble Plan bull Think How the space could be used NOT how it IS used

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Is it an Outdoor Room

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

An Outdoor Room with a dry stream bed

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Is it a Passageway

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Is it a Garden

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape Create a Planting Area Bubble Plan

bull Show basic planting areas bull Locate planting heights of

bull High bull Medium bull Low

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape Complete your Functional Bubble Plan

bull Sketch circulation paths and gathering areas

bull Show planting areas and height Create your Hardscape Plan

bull Check hardscape in place and correct bull Add desired elements

Include bull Hardscape walkways drive walls

patios etc bull Fences and walls bull Elements fountains pots arbors

rocks etc bull Planting areas

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Creating Your Plant Palette bull How to Choose

bull What do you like bull Climate appropriate bull Place appropriate bull Does it fill a design function

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Climate Appropriate Plants Leaves are

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Leathery Small

Silvery Solar tracking

Climate Appropriate Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes Homeownerrsquos Guide and Notebook

bull Mediterranean bull Asian bull Tropical bull Contemporary bull Native bull Shade bull Groundcover options

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Mediterranean

CC BY 20 Karen Roe

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Lavender Rosemary

Olives

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Asian

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Iris douglasiana Dietes African Iris Nandina

Juniperus Juniper

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Tropical

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Lantana Alstroemeria

Strelitzia Bird of Paradise Euphorbia milii Crown of Thorns

Bromeliads

Plumeria

Bougainvillea Geraniums Bird of Paradise

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Contemporary

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Anigozanthos Kangaroo Paw Assorted Succulents

Fire Sticks Kalanchoe thyrisifolia Agave Attenuata

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

California Natives

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Heteromeles arbutifolia Toyon

Romneya coulteri Matilija Poppy

Epilobium California Fushia

Saliva clevelandii Cleveland Sage

A note about Natives hellip WaterSmart Plant Palettes

California Natives bull Adapted for our climate soils bull Provide habitat and attract wildlife

Native plants need

bull Little or no summer water bull Little or no fertilizer bull No pesticides bull Less maintenance

Some native plants are summer deciduous

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Shade Plants for Dry Areas (See Notebook)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Bromeliads Clivia Dianella variegata Schefflera arboricola variegata

Walkable Groundcover Options Dymondia margaretae (Silver Carpet)

Lippia nodiflora (Kurapia)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Flat Green Groundcover Options Fragaria chiloensis (Beach Strawberry)

Achillea millefolium (Yarrow)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Mature Size Plant Research the ldquoFinished Sizerdquo

Agave americana marginata

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Mature Size Plant Pick the right size cultivar for the right place

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Carissa macrocarpa Natal Plum Species lsquoBoxwood Beautyrsquo lsquoGreen Carpetrsquo

8rsquo x 8rsquo 2rsquo x 2rsquo 1rsquo ndash 1 frac12rsquo x 4rsquo

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Growing Conditions Exposure

bull Soil type bull Drainage

Full Shade Full Sun

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Water Requirements Water Use Landscape Coefficient of Landscape Species WUCOLS South Coastal South Inland

Plant Search httpucanredusitesWUCOLSPlant_Search_Instructions

Escondido Rancho Bernardo San Marcos Poway Lakeside Ramona

San Diego Chula Vista Del Mar La Jolla Carlsbad Oceanside Vista El Cajon

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant

WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant

Sunset Western Garden Book Specific Plant Info bull Water usage bull Mature Size bull Cultivars bull Growing conditions

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Find Your Sunset Western Zone Zone 24

bull Mild maritime climate mild winters cool summers rarely freezes

Zone 23 bull Warmer than Zone 24

usually frost-free Zone 21

bull A mix of maritime amp continental influence colder in winter

httpwwwsunsetcomgardenclimate-zonessunset-climate-zone-san-diego-area-00418000067314

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant Sunset Western Garden Book Specific Plant Info bull Water usage bull Mature Size bull Cultivars bull Growing requirements

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Explore Design as 2 parts Physical site design

bull How the space is arranged location of major elements

Planting design and placement bull How the space is filled with plants for effective design

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Putting It Together Size your plants bull Draw at Mature Size to match Bubble Diagram bull Avoid overplanting bull Allow room to grow bull Understand you may

need to edit and thin later

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Putting It Together Hydrozoning bull Group plants with like water needs together

according to irrigation zone bull Do not put water needy plants next to low-water

plants bull Research

bull Water Use Classification of Landscape Species (WUCOLS) rating

bull Plant palettes bull Sunset Western

Step 4 Design Plant Placement

Remember Drawing in Scale Accurate proportion using a standard measurement to represent one foot

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale bull Determine the mature size of the plant bull Use the mature size bull Find appropriate circle

on template

bull Example bull Bush is 3rsquo at maturity bull In 14 scale use 34rdquo

diameter circle

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale bull Pencil in the plants for your space bull At 14rdquo scale = 1rsquo- 0rdquo

bull 3rsquo diameter shrub drawn as 34rdquo diameter circle

bull 12rsquo canopy tree drawn as 3rdquo diameter circle

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Anatomy of an Irrigation System

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Pressure Test bull Use meter on last head on valve

bull Range should be between 25 psi and 40 psi

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Pressure Regulation

At the point of connection (POC) At the head At the valve

Sprays Low Pressure

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Donuts formed by poor coverage

Sprays High Pressure

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Misting

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Overhead or Drip

Choose Overhead Spray for bull Large areas of turf replacement ground cover

(ie dymondia Beach Strawberry etc) bull The existing overhead system has good existing

coverage Choose Drip for bull Small oddly shaped planting areas bull Mixing of plants with differing water requirements in

the same valve area

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of Efficient Overhead Spray bull Simple to retrofit existing spray hardware bull Can match precipitation rate of drip bull Simpler to troubleshoot than drip bull May provide better coverage for groundcover

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of Drip Systems bull Drip is the most efficient

irrigation delivery type

bull Reduces weed growth by targeted water application

bull Prevents runoff and erosion

bull Low precipitation rate

bull No trenching means less digging

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of In-Line Drip Emitters

bull Provide consistent precipitation rate throughout line

bull Less prone to clogging and damage than micro spray

bull Easy to install

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Filters

At the head At the valve

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Drip Retrofit Systems bull Replace existing pop-ups with

retrofit such as Rainbird R-1800

bull Use subsurface tubing with emitter valves not micro spray and 14rdquospaghetti lines

bull Cover with mulch

Step 4 Design Irrigation

In-line Drip

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Irrigation Plan bull Create an irrigation plan based on your completed planting

plan and hydrozones bull Select a category of irrigation (rotor drip etchellip) bull Prepare a materials list and fill in spaces on your legend

(components and quantity)

Step 4 Design Irrigation

What is a Controller Program

bull A set of instructions stored in the controller

bull Different irrigation schedules bull Irrigation days ndash how often bull Start times ndash at what time bull Water times ndash how long

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Water Efficient Control Equipment bull Smart Controllers bull Rain and ETo Sensors bull Moisture Sensors

Smart Controllers Moisture Sensors

Rain and ETo Sensors

How much water does your landscape need

hellip It depends

Step 4 Design Irrigation

bull Soil Texture bull Precipitation Rate bull Plant Demand

Irrigation Scheduling Internet BeWaterWisecom

Step 4 Design Irrigation

1 Prepare the site

bull Cut down tall weeds bull Remove woody or invasive plants bull (warm season turf) bull Flag sprinkler heads bull Soak the area with water

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

2 Edging Mounding amp Contouring

bull Make room for the mulch Cut lawn 12 inches away from concrete to 3rdquo below concrete level

bull Create mounds with removed sod by facing turf side down or discard removed sod

bull Grade as needed

Manual ldquoGrubbingrdquo Gas Powered

Sod Cutter

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

3 Ensure Irrigation of Trees and Large plants bull Add bubblers or drip irrigation if needed

In-line drip irrigation can be expanded as tree grows Bubbler Head Drip Irrigation

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

4 Plant Large Plants bull 5 gallon and larger

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

5 Add a weed barrier bull NOT weed cloth (except under rock) bull Newspaper or cardboard bull Overlap by 6-8 inches bull Cover all ground except where

there are plants

Paper amp Cardboard Weed Barrier Do NOT use weed cloth

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Notify your neighbors first

Weed Barrier Newspaper amp Cardboard

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

6 Layer bull 1-2rdquo of compost bull 4-5rdquo of Soil Building Mulch (tree trimmerrsquos chipped etc) bull Pull compost and mulch away from plant crowns and trunks

Timing bull Traditional Allow 3 - 5 months

for composting to complete process then plant

bull Fast Plant before completion by digging through layers

Sheet Mulching

(4rdquo+)

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

bull Rule of thumb for coverage 1 13 Cu Yd covers100 sf 4rdquo depth

Know your Turf Type to Effectively Remove

Turf Type Dormant Season

Active Season

Growth form

Seeds Common Types

Kill Method

Cool Season

Winter

Summer

Small tuffs

Dwarf Tall Fescue (common locally) Perennial Ryegrass Annual Ryegrass Blue Grass

Sheet Mulch

Warm Season

Winter Summer

Creeping Stolons

Bermuda grass Zoysia grass St Augustine Grass Kikuyu grass

Solarization or Chemical Followed by Sheet Mulching

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods bull Herbicides

bull Cannot be killed with Chemicals when dormant bull Spray herbicides when actively growing bull Repeat application

bull Non-toxic herbicide products

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods

bull Complete Sod Removal bull Sod goes to landfill

cannot be recycled

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Contouring for Dry Stream

Step 5 Implementation Contouring

Contouring Landscape Fabric First Cobbles Added

Completed

Step 5 Implementation Sequence

Do It Yourself or Professional Contractor What is right for you bull Tradeoff Cost vs Labor + Time bull Option Be the General Contractor yourself Installation or Repair bull California Landscape Contractors Association (CLCA)

httpwwwclcasandiegoorg bull Certified Irrigation Professional wwwIrrigationorg bull Contractors State License Board (CSLB)

httpwwwcslbcagovConsumers bull YouTube Instructional Videos

Step 6 Maintenance Irrigation

Irrigation Maintenance bull Adjust run time for season

bull 1 Winter bull 2 Fall amp Spring bull 3 Summer

bull Check for leaks and fix leaks promptly bull Flush drip systems and check filters to

reduce clogging bull Adjust sprayheads to prevent

overspray on hardscape

Step 6 Maintenance Plants

Plant Maintenance

bull Amend soil with compost and mulch regularly bull Remove weeds bull Monitor plant health bull Minimize the use of

non- organic chemicals bull Start with a hard spray

of water bull Use insecticidal soap

or other non-toxic pest killer

QUESTIONS

Apply for the WaterSmart Landscape Makeover Series

httplandscapemakeoverwatersmartsdorg Presentation Slides at httpwwwwatersmartsdorgprogramswatersmart-landscape-design-homeowners-workshop

  • Slide Number 1
  • San Diego County Water Authority
  • Slide Number 3
  • Slide Number 4
  • Slide Number 5
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  • Before
  • After
  • Personal Goals
  • Slide Number 11
  • Why Remove Turf
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • WaterSmart Landscapes
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Design Process Overview
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Implementation Overview
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Slide Number 38
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Water Uptake by Plant Roots
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Slide Number 48
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  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
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  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
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  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Observations
  • Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
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  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
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  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Find Your Sunset Western Zone
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Plant Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Anatomy of an Irrigation System
  • Slide Number 131
  • Sprays Low Pressure
  • Sprays High Pressure
  • Slide Number 134
  • Slide Number 135
  • Slide Number 136
  • Slide Number 137
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Page 78: WaterSmart Landscape DESIGN FOR HOMEOWNERS · WaterSmart Landscape . DESIGN FOR HOMEOWNERS . Brought to you by the San Diego County Water Authority . ... Case Study 1. After: Approximately

Aesthetics Unity bull Provides cohesive calm bull Repeat plant selections throughout the plan

including both sides of driveway

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Curb Appeal Billboard Effect bull Groups or drifts of plants catch the moving eye bull High contrast bull Simple

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Curb Appeal Path to the door bull Direct line of sight

or visual cues bull Generous path

welcomes guests bull No over grown areas

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Curb Appeal Path to the door bull Direct line of sight

or visual cues bull Generous path

welcomes guests bull No over grown areas

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Plant Functions in Design Climate Mitigation

bull Tradeoffs bull Deciduous Evergreen bull View vs Temperature

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Euphorbia cotinifolia Caribbean Copper Plant

Plant Functions in Design Security bull Thorns as a

deterrent

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Plant Functions in Design Privacy

bull Screen ugly views or create privacy bull Pick a cultivar that doesnrsquot need frequent pruning

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Podocarpus macrophyllus maki Shubby Yew

Pittosporum tenufolium lsquoSilver Sheenrsquo

Explore Design as 2 parts

bull Shaping Spaces bull How will you use the space

bull space arrangement location of major elements bull Design in 3D bull Form follows Function

bull Planting design bull How the space is filled with plants for effective

design

Step 4 Design Functional Design

How will you use your space Is your space an Outdoor Room a Passageway or a Garden

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Outdoor Rooms bull Walls

bull Do NOT need to be solid to create sense of enclosure

bull Floor bull Flagstone DG mulch

or groundcover

bull Ceilings bull can be canopies or arbors

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Passageway bull Way-finding or easy to follow bull Open path for curb appeal bull ldquoPeek-a-viewrdquo for mystery

Step 4 Design Functional Design

View Garden bull Enjoy from a distance bull Treat as a canvas bull Include paths for maintenance amp strolling

Step 4 Design Functional Design

View Garden Borrowed Views

Step 4 Design Functional Design

View Garden Created Views

bull Use an accent feature to create a focal point

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Design in 3D Create vertical dimension with

bull Layered planting

Background 6rsquo+ Middleground 4rsquo+-

Foreground 0-12rdquo

for islands

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function bull How will the space be used

bull What activities will occur there bull Active Uses

cooking eating entertaining sports play pool pets food bull Passive Uses

resting meditation viewing bull Does the current layout ldquoworkrdquo or does it need to

change to be more functional bull Lose the bed lines

bull Donrsquot think of your planting bed as a separate area hellip plan the entire space

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Create a Functional Bubble Plan bull Think

bull How the space could be used NOT how it IS used

bull Will it be an outdoor room garden or pathway

bull Do you want add bull Seating areas bull Pathways through

planting ldquoislandsrdquo bull Meander through your

yardslope with a circular route

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Think outside the box

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Create a Functional Bubble Plan bull Think How the space could be used NOT how it IS used

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Is it an Outdoor Room

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

An Outdoor Room with a dry stream bed

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Is it a Passageway

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Is it a Garden

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape Create a Planting Area Bubble Plan

bull Show basic planting areas bull Locate planting heights of

bull High bull Medium bull Low

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape Complete your Functional Bubble Plan

bull Sketch circulation paths and gathering areas

bull Show planting areas and height Create your Hardscape Plan

bull Check hardscape in place and correct bull Add desired elements

Include bull Hardscape walkways drive walls

patios etc bull Fences and walls bull Elements fountains pots arbors

rocks etc bull Planting areas

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Creating Your Plant Palette bull How to Choose

bull What do you like bull Climate appropriate bull Place appropriate bull Does it fill a design function

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Climate Appropriate Plants Leaves are

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Leathery Small

Silvery Solar tracking

Climate Appropriate Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes Homeownerrsquos Guide and Notebook

bull Mediterranean bull Asian bull Tropical bull Contemporary bull Native bull Shade bull Groundcover options

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Mediterranean

CC BY 20 Karen Roe

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Lavender Rosemary

Olives

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Asian

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Iris douglasiana Dietes African Iris Nandina

Juniperus Juniper

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Tropical

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Lantana Alstroemeria

Strelitzia Bird of Paradise Euphorbia milii Crown of Thorns

Bromeliads

Plumeria

Bougainvillea Geraniums Bird of Paradise

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Contemporary

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Anigozanthos Kangaroo Paw Assorted Succulents

Fire Sticks Kalanchoe thyrisifolia Agave Attenuata

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

California Natives

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Heteromeles arbutifolia Toyon

Romneya coulteri Matilija Poppy

Epilobium California Fushia

Saliva clevelandii Cleveland Sage

A note about Natives hellip WaterSmart Plant Palettes

California Natives bull Adapted for our climate soils bull Provide habitat and attract wildlife

Native plants need

bull Little or no summer water bull Little or no fertilizer bull No pesticides bull Less maintenance

Some native plants are summer deciduous

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Shade Plants for Dry Areas (See Notebook)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Bromeliads Clivia Dianella variegata Schefflera arboricola variegata

Walkable Groundcover Options Dymondia margaretae (Silver Carpet)

Lippia nodiflora (Kurapia)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Flat Green Groundcover Options Fragaria chiloensis (Beach Strawberry)

Achillea millefolium (Yarrow)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Mature Size Plant Research the ldquoFinished Sizerdquo

Agave americana marginata

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Mature Size Plant Pick the right size cultivar for the right place

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Carissa macrocarpa Natal Plum Species lsquoBoxwood Beautyrsquo lsquoGreen Carpetrsquo

8rsquo x 8rsquo 2rsquo x 2rsquo 1rsquo ndash 1 frac12rsquo x 4rsquo

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Growing Conditions Exposure

bull Soil type bull Drainage

Full Shade Full Sun

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Water Requirements Water Use Landscape Coefficient of Landscape Species WUCOLS South Coastal South Inland

Plant Search httpucanredusitesWUCOLSPlant_Search_Instructions

Escondido Rancho Bernardo San Marcos Poway Lakeside Ramona

San Diego Chula Vista Del Mar La Jolla Carlsbad Oceanside Vista El Cajon

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant

WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant

Sunset Western Garden Book Specific Plant Info bull Water usage bull Mature Size bull Cultivars bull Growing conditions

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Find Your Sunset Western Zone Zone 24

bull Mild maritime climate mild winters cool summers rarely freezes

Zone 23 bull Warmer than Zone 24

usually frost-free Zone 21

bull A mix of maritime amp continental influence colder in winter

httpwwwsunsetcomgardenclimate-zonessunset-climate-zone-san-diego-area-00418000067314

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant Sunset Western Garden Book Specific Plant Info bull Water usage bull Mature Size bull Cultivars bull Growing requirements

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Explore Design as 2 parts Physical site design

bull How the space is arranged location of major elements

Planting design and placement bull How the space is filled with plants for effective design

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Putting It Together Size your plants bull Draw at Mature Size to match Bubble Diagram bull Avoid overplanting bull Allow room to grow bull Understand you may

need to edit and thin later

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Putting It Together Hydrozoning bull Group plants with like water needs together

according to irrigation zone bull Do not put water needy plants next to low-water

plants bull Research

bull Water Use Classification of Landscape Species (WUCOLS) rating

bull Plant palettes bull Sunset Western

Step 4 Design Plant Placement

Remember Drawing in Scale Accurate proportion using a standard measurement to represent one foot

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale bull Determine the mature size of the plant bull Use the mature size bull Find appropriate circle

on template

bull Example bull Bush is 3rsquo at maturity bull In 14 scale use 34rdquo

diameter circle

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale bull Pencil in the plants for your space bull At 14rdquo scale = 1rsquo- 0rdquo

bull 3rsquo diameter shrub drawn as 34rdquo diameter circle

bull 12rsquo canopy tree drawn as 3rdquo diameter circle

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Anatomy of an Irrigation System

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Pressure Test bull Use meter on last head on valve

bull Range should be between 25 psi and 40 psi

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Pressure Regulation

At the point of connection (POC) At the head At the valve

Sprays Low Pressure

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Donuts formed by poor coverage

Sprays High Pressure

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Misting

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Overhead or Drip

Choose Overhead Spray for bull Large areas of turf replacement ground cover

(ie dymondia Beach Strawberry etc) bull The existing overhead system has good existing

coverage Choose Drip for bull Small oddly shaped planting areas bull Mixing of plants with differing water requirements in

the same valve area

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of Efficient Overhead Spray bull Simple to retrofit existing spray hardware bull Can match precipitation rate of drip bull Simpler to troubleshoot than drip bull May provide better coverage for groundcover

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of Drip Systems bull Drip is the most efficient

irrigation delivery type

bull Reduces weed growth by targeted water application

bull Prevents runoff and erosion

bull Low precipitation rate

bull No trenching means less digging

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of In-Line Drip Emitters

bull Provide consistent precipitation rate throughout line

bull Less prone to clogging and damage than micro spray

bull Easy to install

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Filters

At the head At the valve

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Drip Retrofit Systems bull Replace existing pop-ups with

retrofit such as Rainbird R-1800

bull Use subsurface tubing with emitter valves not micro spray and 14rdquospaghetti lines

bull Cover with mulch

Step 4 Design Irrigation

In-line Drip

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Irrigation Plan bull Create an irrigation plan based on your completed planting

plan and hydrozones bull Select a category of irrigation (rotor drip etchellip) bull Prepare a materials list and fill in spaces on your legend

(components and quantity)

Step 4 Design Irrigation

What is a Controller Program

bull A set of instructions stored in the controller

bull Different irrigation schedules bull Irrigation days ndash how often bull Start times ndash at what time bull Water times ndash how long

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Water Efficient Control Equipment bull Smart Controllers bull Rain and ETo Sensors bull Moisture Sensors

Smart Controllers Moisture Sensors

Rain and ETo Sensors

How much water does your landscape need

hellip It depends

Step 4 Design Irrigation

bull Soil Texture bull Precipitation Rate bull Plant Demand

Irrigation Scheduling Internet BeWaterWisecom

Step 4 Design Irrigation

1 Prepare the site

bull Cut down tall weeds bull Remove woody or invasive plants bull (warm season turf) bull Flag sprinkler heads bull Soak the area with water

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

2 Edging Mounding amp Contouring

bull Make room for the mulch Cut lawn 12 inches away from concrete to 3rdquo below concrete level

bull Create mounds with removed sod by facing turf side down or discard removed sod

bull Grade as needed

Manual ldquoGrubbingrdquo Gas Powered

Sod Cutter

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

3 Ensure Irrigation of Trees and Large plants bull Add bubblers or drip irrigation if needed

In-line drip irrigation can be expanded as tree grows Bubbler Head Drip Irrigation

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

4 Plant Large Plants bull 5 gallon and larger

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

5 Add a weed barrier bull NOT weed cloth (except under rock) bull Newspaper or cardboard bull Overlap by 6-8 inches bull Cover all ground except where

there are plants

Paper amp Cardboard Weed Barrier Do NOT use weed cloth

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Notify your neighbors first

Weed Barrier Newspaper amp Cardboard

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

6 Layer bull 1-2rdquo of compost bull 4-5rdquo of Soil Building Mulch (tree trimmerrsquos chipped etc) bull Pull compost and mulch away from plant crowns and trunks

Timing bull Traditional Allow 3 - 5 months

for composting to complete process then plant

bull Fast Plant before completion by digging through layers

Sheet Mulching

(4rdquo+)

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

bull Rule of thumb for coverage 1 13 Cu Yd covers100 sf 4rdquo depth

Know your Turf Type to Effectively Remove

Turf Type Dormant Season

Active Season

Growth form

Seeds Common Types

Kill Method

Cool Season

Winter

Summer

Small tuffs

Dwarf Tall Fescue (common locally) Perennial Ryegrass Annual Ryegrass Blue Grass

Sheet Mulch

Warm Season

Winter Summer

Creeping Stolons

Bermuda grass Zoysia grass St Augustine Grass Kikuyu grass

Solarization or Chemical Followed by Sheet Mulching

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods bull Herbicides

bull Cannot be killed with Chemicals when dormant bull Spray herbicides when actively growing bull Repeat application

bull Non-toxic herbicide products

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods

bull Complete Sod Removal bull Sod goes to landfill

cannot be recycled

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Contouring for Dry Stream

Step 5 Implementation Contouring

Contouring Landscape Fabric First Cobbles Added

Completed

Step 5 Implementation Sequence

Do It Yourself or Professional Contractor What is right for you bull Tradeoff Cost vs Labor + Time bull Option Be the General Contractor yourself Installation or Repair bull California Landscape Contractors Association (CLCA)

httpwwwclcasandiegoorg bull Certified Irrigation Professional wwwIrrigationorg bull Contractors State License Board (CSLB)

httpwwwcslbcagovConsumers bull YouTube Instructional Videos

Step 6 Maintenance Irrigation

Irrigation Maintenance bull Adjust run time for season

bull 1 Winter bull 2 Fall amp Spring bull 3 Summer

bull Check for leaks and fix leaks promptly bull Flush drip systems and check filters to

reduce clogging bull Adjust sprayheads to prevent

overspray on hardscape

Step 6 Maintenance Plants

Plant Maintenance

bull Amend soil with compost and mulch regularly bull Remove weeds bull Monitor plant health bull Minimize the use of

non- organic chemicals bull Start with a hard spray

of water bull Use insecticidal soap

or other non-toxic pest killer

QUESTIONS

Apply for the WaterSmart Landscape Makeover Series

httplandscapemakeoverwatersmartsdorg Presentation Slides at httpwwwwatersmartsdorgprogramswatersmart-landscape-design-homeowners-workshop

  • Slide Number 1
  • San Diego County Water Authority
  • Slide Number 3
  • Slide Number 4
  • Slide Number 5
  • Slide Number 6
  • Slide Number 7
  • Before
  • After
  • Personal Goals
  • Slide Number 11
  • Why Remove Turf
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • WaterSmart Landscapes
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Design Process Overview
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Implementation Overview
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Slide Number 38
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Water Uptake by Plant Roots
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Slide Number 48
  • Slide Number 49
  • Slide Number 50
  • Slide Number 51
  • Slide Number 52
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Observations
  • Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
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  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
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  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
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  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Find Your Sunset Western Zone
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Plant Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Anatomy of an Irrigation System
  • Slide Number 131
  • Sprays Low Pressure
  • Sprays High Pressure
  • Slide Number 134
  • Slide Number 135
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Page 79: WaterSmart Landscape DESIGN FOR HOMEOWNERS · WaterSmart Landscape . DESIGN FOR HOMEOWNERS . Brought to you by the San Diego County Water Authority . ... Case Study 1. After: Approximately

Curb Appeal Billboard Effect bull Groups or drifts of plants catch the moving eye bull High contrast bull Simple

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Curb Appeal Path to the door bull Direct line of sight

or visual cues bull Generous path

welcomes guests bull No over grown areas

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Curb Appeal Path to the door bull Direct line of sight

or visual cues bull Generous path

welcomes guests bull No over grown areas

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Plant Functions in Design Climate Mitigation

bull Tradeoffs bull Deciduous Evergreen bull View vs Temperature

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Euphorbia cotinifolia Caribbean Copper Plant

Plant Functions in Design Security bull Thorns as a

deterrent

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Plant Functions in Design Privacy

bull Screen ugly views or create privacy bull Pick a cultivar that doesnrsquot need frequent pruning

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Podocarpus macrophyllus maki Shubby Yew

Pittosporum tenufolium lsquoSilver Sheenrsquo

Explore Design as 2 parts

bull Shaping Spaces bull How will you use the space

bull space arrangement location of major elements bull Design in 3D bull Form follows Function

bull Planting design bull How the space is filled with plants for effective

design

Step 4 Design Functional Design

How will you use your space Is your space an Outdoor Room a Passageway or a Garden

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Outdoor Rooms bull Walls

bull Do NOT need to be solid to create sense of enclosure

bull Floor bull Flagstone DG mulch

or groundcover

bull Ceilings bull can be canopies or arbors

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Passageway bull Way-finding or easy to follow bull Open path for curb appeal bull ldquoPeek-a-viewrdquo for mystery

Step 4 Design Functional Design

View Garden bull Enjoy from a distance bull Treat as a canvas bull Include paths for maintenance amp strolling

Step 4 Design Functional Design

View Garden Borrowed Views

Step 4 Design Functional Design

View Garden Created Views

bull Use an accent feature to create a focal point

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Design in 3D Create vertical dimension with

bull Layered planting

Background 6rsquo+ Middleground 4rsquo+-

Foreground 0-12rdquo

for islands

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function bull How will the space be used

bull What activities will occur there bull Active Uses

cooking eating entertaining sports play pool pets food bull Passive Uses

resting meditation viewing bull Does the current layout ldquoworkrdquo or does it need to

change to be more functional bull Lose the bed lines

bull Donrsquot think of your planting bed as a separate area hellip plan the entire space

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Create a Functional Bubble Plan bull Think

bull How the space could be used NOT how it IS used

bull Will it be an outdoor room garden or pathway

bull Do you want add bull Seating areas bull Pathways through

planting ldquoislandsrdquo bull Meander through your

yardslope with a circular route

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Think outside the box

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Create a Functional Bubble Plan bull Think How the space could be used NOT how it IS used

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Is it an Outdoor Room

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

An Outdoor Room with a dry stream bed

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Is it a Passageway

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Is it a Garden

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape Create a Planting Area Bubble Plan

bull Show basic planting areas bull Locate planting heights of

bull High bull Medium bull Low

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape Complete your Functional Bubble Plan

bull Sketch circulation paths and gathering areas

bull Show planting areas and height Create your Hardscape Plan

bull Check hardscape in place and correct bull Add desired elements

Include bull Hardscape walkways drive walls

patios etc bull Fences and walls bull Elements fountains pots arbors

rocks etc bull Planting areas

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Creating Your Plant Palette bull How to Choose

bull What do you like bull Climate appropriate bull Place appropriate bull Does it fill a design function

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Climate Appropriate Plants Leaves are

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Leathery Small

Silvery Solar tracking

Climate Appropriate Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes Homeownerrsquos Guide and Notebook

bull Mediterranean bull Asian bull Tropical bull Contemporary bull Native bull Shade bull Groundcover options

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Mediterranean

CC BY 20 Karen Roe

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Lavender Rosemary

Olives

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Asian

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Iris douglasiana Dietes African Iris Nandina

Juniperus Juniper

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Tropical

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Lantana Alstroemeria

Strelitzia Bird of Paradise Euphorbia milii Crown of Thorns

Bromeliads

Plumeria

Bougainvillea Geraniums Bird of Paradise

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Contemporary

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Anigozanthos Kangaroo Paw Assorted Succulents

Fire Sticks Kalanchoe thyrisifolia Agave Attenuata

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

California Natives

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Heteromeles arbutifolia Toyon

Romneya coulteri Matilija Poppy

Epilobium California Fushia

Saliva clevelandii Cleveland Sage

A note about Natives hellip WaterSmart Plant Palettes

California Natives bull Adapted for our climate soils bull Provide habitat and attract wildlife

Native plants need

bull Little or no summer water bull Little or no fertilizer bull No pesticides bull Less maintenance

Some native plants are summer deciduous

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Shade Plants for Dry Areas (See Notebook)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Bromeliads Clivia Dianella variegata Schefflera arboricola variegata

Walkable Groundcover Options Dymondia margaretae (Silver Carpet)

Lippia nodiflora (Kurapia)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Flat Green Groundcover Options Fragaria chiloensis (Beach Strawberry)

Achillea millefolium (Yarrow)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Mature Size Plant Research the ldquoFinished Sizerdquo

Agave americana marginata

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Mature Size Plant Pick the right size cultivar for the right place

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Carissa macrocarpa Natal Plum Species lsquoBoxwood Beautyrsquo lsquoGreen Carpetrsquo

8rsquo x 8rsquo 2rsquo x 2rsquo 1rsquo ndash 1 frac12rsquo x 4rsquo

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Growing Conditions Exposure

bull Soil type bull Drainage

Full Shade Full Sun

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Water Requirements Water Use Landscape Coefficient of Landscape Species WUCOLS South Coastal South Inland

Plant Search httpucanredusitesWUCOLSPlant_Search_Instructions

Escondido Rancho Bernardo San Marcos Poway Lakeside Ramona

San Diego Chula Vista Del Mar La Jolla Carlsbad Oceanside Vista El Cajon

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant

WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant

Sunset Western Garden Book Specific Plant Info bull Water usage bull Mature Size bull Cultivars bull Growing conditions

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Find Your Sunset Western Zone Zone 24

bull Mild maritime climate mild winters cool summers rarely freezes

Zone 23 bull Warmer than Zone 24

usually frost-free Zone 21

bull A mix of maritime amp continental influence colder in winter

httpwwwsunsetcomgardenclimate-zonessunset-climate-zone-san-diego-area-00418000067314

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant Sunset Western Garden Book Specific Plant Info bull Water usage bull Mature Size bull Cultivars bull Growing requirements

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Explore Design as 2 parts Physical site design

bull How the space is arranged location of major elements

Planting design and placement bull How the space is filled with plants for effective design

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Putting It Together Size your plants bull Draw at Mature Size to match Bubble Diagram bull Avoid overplanting bull Allow room to grow bull Understand you may

need to edit and thin later

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Putting It Together Hydrozoning bull Group plants with like water needs together

according to irrigation zone bull Do not put water needy plants next to low-water

plants bull Research

bull Water Use Classification of Landscape Species (WUCOLS) rating

bull Plant palettes bull Sunset Western

Step 4 Design Plant Placement

Remember Drawing in Scale Accurate proportion using a standard measurement to represent one foot

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale bull Determine the mature size of the plant bull Use the mature size bull Find appropriate circle

on template

bull Example bull Bush is 3rsquo at maturity bull In 14 scale use 34rdquo

diameter circle

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale bull Pencil in the plants for your space bull At 14rdquo scale = 1rsquo- 0rdquo

bull 3rsquo diameter shrub drawn as 34rdquo diameter circle

bull 12rsquo canopy tree drawn as 3rdquo diameter circle

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Anatomy of an Irrigation System

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Pressure Test bull Use meter on last head on valve

bull Range should be between 25 psi and 40 psi

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Pressure Regulation

At the point of connection (POC) At the head At the valve

Sprays Low Pressure

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Donuts formed by poor coverage

Sprays High Pressure

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Misting

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Overhead or Drip

Choose Overhead Spray for bull Large areas of turf replacement ground cover

(ie dymondia Beach Strawberry etc) bull The existing overhead system has good existing

coverage Choose Drip for bull Small oddly shaped planting areas bull Mixing of plants with differing water requirements in

the same valve area

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of Efficient Overhead Spray bull Simple to retrofit existing spray hardware bull Can match precipitation rate of drip bull Simpler to troubleshoot than drip bull May provide better coverage for groundcover

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of Drip Systems bull Drip is the most efficient

irrigation delivery type

bull Reduces weed growth by targeted water application

bull Prevents runoff and erosion

bull Low precipitation rate

bull No trenching means less digging

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of In-Line Drip Emitters

bull Provide consistent precipitation rate throughout line

bull Less prone to clogging and damage than micro spray

bull Easy to install

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Filters

At the head At the valve

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Drip Retrofit Systems bull Replace existing pop-ups with

retrofit such as Rainbird R-1800

bull Use subsurface tubing with emitter valves not micro spray and 14rdquospaghetti lines

bull Cover with mulch

Step 4 Design Irrigation

In-line Drip

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Irrigation Plan bull Create an irrigation plan based on your completed planting

plan and hydrozones bull Select a category of irrigation (rotor drip etchellip) bull Prepare a materials list and fill in spaces on your legend

(components and quantity)

Step 4 Design Irrigation

What is a Controller Program

bull A set of instructions stored in the controller

bull Different irrigation schedules bull Irrigation days ndash how often bull Start times ndash at what time bull Water times ndash how long

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Water Efficient Control Equipment bull Smart Controllers bull Rain and ETo Sensors bull Moisture Sensors

Smart Controllers Moisture Sensors

Rain and ETo Sensors

How much water does your landscape need

hellip It depends

Step 4 Design Irrigation

bull Soil Texture bull Precipitation Rate bull Plant Demand

Irrigation Scheduling Internet BeWaterWisecom

Step 4 Design Irrigation

1 Prepare the site

bull Cut down tall weeds bull Remove woody or invasive plants bull (warm season turf) bull Flag sprinkler heads bull Soak the area with water

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

2 Edging Mounding amp Contouring

bull Make room for the mulch Cut lawn 12 inches away from concrete to 3rdquo below concrete level

bull Create mounds with removed sod by facing turf side down or discard removed sod

bull Grade as needed

Manual ldquoGrubbingrdquo Gas Powered

Sod Cutter

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

3 Ensure Irrigation of Trees and Large plants bull Add bubblers or drip irrigation if needed

In-line drip irrigation can be expanded as tree grows Bubbler Head Drip Irrigation

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

4 Plant Large Plants bull 5 gallon and larger

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

5 Add a weed barrier bull NOT weed cloth (except under rock) bull Newspaper or cardboard bull Overlap by 6-8 inches bull Cover all ground except where

there are plants

Paper amp Cardboard Weed Barrier Do NOT use weed cloth

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Notify your neighbors first

Weed Barrier Newspaper amp Cardboard

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

6 Layer bull 1-2rdquo of compost bull 4-5rdquo of Soil Building Mulch (tree trimmerrsquos chipped etc) bull Pull compost and mulch away from plant crowns and trunks

Timing bull Traditional Allow 3 - 5 months

for composting to complete process then plant

bull Fast Plant before completion by digging through layers

Sheet Mulching

(4rdquo+)

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

bull Rule of thumb for coverage 1 13 Cu Yd covers100 sf 4rdquo depth

Know your Turf Type to Effectively Remove

Turf Type Dormant Season

Active Season

Growth form

Seeds Common Types

Kill Method

Cool Season

Winter

Summer

Small tuffs

Dwarf Tall Fescue (common locally) Perennial Ryegrass Annual Ryegrass Blue Grass

Sheet Mulch

Warm Season

Winter Summer

Creeping Stolons

Bermuda grass Zoysia grass St Augustine Grass Kikuyu grass

Solarization or Chemical Followed by Sheet Mulching

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods bull Herbicides

bull Cannot be killed with Chemicals when dormant bull Spray herbicides when actively growing bull Repeat application

bull Non-toxic herbicide products

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods

bull Complete Sod Removal bull Sod goes to landfill

cannot be recycled

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Contouring for Dry Stream

Step 5 Implementation Contouring

Contouring Landscape Fabric First Cobbles Added

Completed

Step 5 Implementation Sequence

Do It Yourself or Professional Contractor What is right for you bull Tradeoff Cost vs Labor + Time bull Option Be the General Contractor yourself Installation or Repair bull California Landscape Contractors Association (CLCA)

httpwwwclcasandiegoorg bull Certified Irrigation Professional wwwIrrigationorg bull Contractors State License Board (CSLB)

httpwwwcslbcagovConsumers bull YouTube Instructional Videos

Step 6 Maintenance Irrigation

Irrigation Maintenance bull Adjust run time for season

bull 1 Winter bull 2 Fall amp Spring bull 3 Summer

bull Check for leaks and fix leaks promptly bull Flush drip systems and check filters to

reduce clogging bull Adjust sprayheads to prevent

overspray on hardscape

Step 6 Maintenance Plants

Plant Maintenance

bull Amend soil with compost and mulch regularly bull Remove weeds bull Monitor plant health bull Minimize the use of

non- organic chemicals bull Start with a hard spray

of water bull Use insecticidal soap

or other non-toxic pest killer

QUESTIONS

Apply for the WaterSmart Landscape Makeover Series

httplandscapemakeoverwatersmartsdorg Presentation Slides at httpwwwwatersmartsdorgprogramswatersmart-landscape-design-homeowners-workshop

  • Slide Number 1
  • San Diego County Water Authority
  • Slide Number 3
  • Slide Number 4
  • Slide Number 5
  • Slide Number 6
  • Slide Number 7
  • Before
  • After
  • Personal Goals
  • Slide Number 11
  • Why Remove Turf
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • WaterSmart Landscapes
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Design Process Overview
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Implementation Overview
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Slide Number 38
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Water Uptake by Plant Roots
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Slide Number 48
  • Slide Number 49
  • Slide Number 50
  • Slide Number 51
  • Slide Number 52
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Observations
  • Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
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  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Find Your Sunset Western Zone
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Plant Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Anatomy of an Irrigation System
  • Slide Number 131
  • Sprays Low Pressure
  • Sprays High Pressure
  • Slide Number 134
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Curb Appeal Path to the door bull Direct line of sight

or visual cues bull Generous path

welcomes guests bull No over grown areas

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Curb Appeal Path to the door bull Direct line of sight

or visual cues bull Generous path

welcomes guests bull No over grown areas

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Plant Functions in Design Climate Mitigation

bull Tradeoffs bull Deciduous Evergreen bull View vs Temperature

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Euphorbia cotinifolia Caribbean Copper Plant

Plant Functions in Design Security bull Thorns as a

deterrent

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Plant Functions in Design Privacy

bull Screen ugly views or create privacy bull Pick a cultivar that doesnrsquot need frequent pruning

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Podocarpus macrophyllus maki Shubby Yew

Pittosporum tenufolium lsquoSilver Sheenrsquo

Explore Design as 2 parts

bull Shaping Spaces bull How will you use the space

bull space arrangement location of major elements bull Design in 3D bull Form follows Function

bull Planting design bull How the space is filled with plants for effective

design

Step 4 Design Functional Design

How will you use your space Is your space an Outdoor Room a Passageway or a Garden

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Outdoor Rooms bull Walls

bull Do NOT need to be solid to create sense of enclosure

bull Floor bull Flagstone DG mulch

or groundcover

bull Ceilings bull can be canopies or arbors

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Passageway bull Way-finding or easy to follow bull Open path for curb appeal bull ldquoPeek-a-viewrdquo for mystery

Step 4 Design Functional Design

View Garden bull Enjoy from a distance bull Treat as a canvas bull Include paths for maintenance amp strolling

Step 4 Design Functional Design

View Garden Borrowed Views

Step 4 Design Functional Design

View Garden Created Views

bull Use an accent feature to create a focal point

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Design in 3D Create vertical dimension with

bull Layered planting

Background 6rsquo+ Middleground 4rsquo+-

Foreground 0-12rdquo

for islands

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function bull How will the space be used

bull What activities will occur there bull Active Uses

cooking eating entertaining sports play pool pets food bull Passive Uses

resting meditation viewing bull Does the current layout ldquoworkrdquo or does it need to

change to be more functional bull Lose the bed lines

bull Donrsquot think of your planting bed as a separate area hellip plan the entire space

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Create a Functional Bubble Plan bull Think

bull How the space could be used NOT how it IS used

bull Will it be an outdoor room garden or pathway

bull Do you want add bull Seating areas bull Pathways through

planting ldquoislandsrdquo bull Meander through your

yardslope with a circular route

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Think outside the box

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Create a Functional Bubble Plan bull Think How the space could be used NOT how it IS used

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Is it an Outdoor Room

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

An Outdoor Room with a dry stream bed

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Is it a Passageway

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Is it a Garden

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape Create a Planting Area Bubble Plan

bull Show basic planting areas bull Locate planting heights of

bull High bull Medium bull Low

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape Complete your Functional Bubble Plan

bull Sketch circulation paths and gathering areas

bull Show planting areas and height Create your Hardscape Plan

bull Check hardscape in place and correct bull Add desired elements

Include bull Hardscape walkways drive walls

patios etc bull Fences and walls bull Elements fountains pots arbors

rocks etc bull Planting areas

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Creating Your Plant Palette bull How to Choose

bull What do you like bull Climate appropriate bull Place appropriate bull Does it fill a design function

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Climate Appropriate Plants Leaves are

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Leathery Small

Silvery Solar tracking

Climate Appropriate Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes Homeownerrsquos Guide and Notebook

bull Mediterranean bull Asian bull Tropical bull Contemporary bull Native bull Shade bull Groundcover options

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Mediterranean

CC BY 20 Karen Roe

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Lavender Rosemary

Olives

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Asian

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Iris douglasiana Dietes African Iris Nandina

Juniperus Juniper

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Tropical

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Lantana Alstroemeria

Strelitzia Bird of Paradise Euphorbia milii Crown of Thorns

Bromeliads

Plumeria

Bougainvillea Geraniums Bird of Paradise

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Contemporary

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Anigozanthos Kangaroo Paw Assorted Succulents

Fire Sticks Kalanchoe thyrisifolia Agave Attenuata

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

California Natives

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Heteromeles arbutifolia Toyon

Romneya coulteri Matilija Poppy

Epilobium California Fushia

Saliva clevelandii Cleveland Sage

A note about Natives hellip WaterSmart Plant Palettes

California Natives bull Adapted for our climate soils bull Provide habitat and attract wildlife

Native plants need

bull Little or no summer water bull Little or no fertilizer bull No pesticides bull Less maintenance

Some native plants are summer deciduous

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Shade Plants for Dry Areas (See Notebook)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Bromeliads Clivia Dianella variegata Schefflera arboricola variegata

Walkable Groundcover Options Dymondia margaretae (Silver Carpet)

Lippia nodiflora (Kurapia)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Flat Green Groundcover Options Fragaria chiloensis (Beach Strawberry)

Achillea millefolium (Yarrow)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Mature Size Plant Research the ldquoFinished Sizerdquo

Agave americana marginata

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Mature Size Plant Pick the right size cultivar for the right place

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Carissa macrocarpa Natal Plum Species lsquoBoxwood Beautyrsquo lsquoGreen Carpetrsquo

8rsquo x 8rsquo 2rsquo x 2rsquo 1rsquo ndash 1 frac12rsquo x 4rsquo

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Growing Conditions Exposure

bull Soil type bull Drainage

Full Shade Full Sun

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Water Requirements Water Use Landscape Coefficient of Landscape Species WUCOLS South Coastal South Inland

Plant Search httpucanredusitesWUCOLSPlant_Search_Instructions

Escondido Rancho Bernardo San Marcos Poway Lakeside Ramona

San Diego Chula Vista Del Mar La Jolla Carlsbad Oceanside Vista El Cajon

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant

WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant

Sunset Western Garden Book Specific Plant Info bull Water usage bull Mature Size bull Cultivars bull Growing conditions

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Find Your Sunset Western Zone Zone 24

bull Mild maritime climate mild winters cool summers rarely freezes

Zone 23 bull Warmer than Zone 24

usually frost-free Zone 21

bull A mix of maritime amp continental influence colder in winter

httpwwwsunsetcomgardenclimate-zonessunset-climate-zone-san-diego-area-00418000067314

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant Sunset Western Garden Book Specific Plant Info bull Water usage bull Mature Size bull Cultivars bull Growing requirements

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Explore Design as 2 parts Physical site design

bull How the space is arranged location of major elements

Planting design and placement bull How the space is filled with plants for effective design

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Putting It Together Size your plants bull Draw at Mature Size to match Bubble Diagram bull Avoid overplanting bull Allow room to grow bull Understand you may

need to edit and thin later

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Putting It Together Hydrozoning bull Group plants with like water needs together

according to irrigation zone bull Do not put water needy plants next to low-water

plants bull Research

bull Water Use Classification of Landscape Species (WUCOLS) rating

bull Plant palettes bull Sunset Western

Step 4 Design Plant Placement

Remember Drawing in Scale Accurate proportion using a standard measurement to represent one foot

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale bull Determine the mature size of the plant bull Use the mature size bull Find appropriate circle

on template

bull Example bull Bush is 3rsquo at maturity bull In 14 scale use 34rdquo

diameter circle

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale bull Pencil in the plants for your space bull At 14rdquo scale = 1rsquo- 0rdquo

bull 3rsquo diameter shrub drawn as 34rdquo diameter circle

bull 12rsquo canopy tree drawn as 3rdquo diameter circle

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Anatomy of an Irrigation System

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Pressure Test bull Use meter on last head on valve

bull Range should be between 25 psi and 40 psi

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Pressure Regulation

At the point of connection (POC) At the head At the valve

Sprays Low Pressure

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Donuts formed by poor coverage

Sprays High Pressure

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Misting

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Overhead or Drip

Choose Overhead Spray for bull Large areas of turf replacement ground cover

(ie dymondia Beach Strawberry etc) bull The existing overhead system has good existing

coverage Choose Drip for bull Small oddly shaped planting areas bull Mixing of plants with differing water requirements in

the same valve area

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of Efficient Overhead Spray bull Simple to retrofit existing spray hardware bull Can match precipitation rate of drip bull Simpler to troubleshoot than drip bull May provide better coverage for groundcover

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of Drip Systems bull Drip is the most efficient

irrigation delivery type

bull Reduces weed growth by targeted water application

bull Prevents runoff and erosion

bull Low precipitation rate

bull No trenching means less digging

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of In-Line Drip Emitters

bull Provide consistent precipitation rate throughout line

bull Less prone to clogging and damage than micro spray

bull Easy to install

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Filters

At the head At the valve

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Drip Retrofit Systems bull Replace existing pop-ups with

retrofit such as Rainbird R-1800

bull Use subsurface tubing with emitter valves not micro spray and 14rdquospaghetti lines

bull Cover with mulch

Step 4 Design Irrigation

In-line Drip

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Irrigation Plan bull Create an irrigation plan based on your completed planting

plan and hydrozones bull Select a category of irrigation (rotor drip etchellip) bull Prepare a materials list and fill in spaces on your legend

(components and quantity)

Step 4 Design Irrigation

What is a Controller Program

bull A set of instructions stored in the controller

bull Different irrigation schedules bull Irrigation days ndash how often bull Start times ndash at what time bull Water times ndash how long

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Water Efficient Control Equipment bull Smart Controllers bull Rain and ETo Sensors bull Moisture Sensors

Smart Controllers Moisture Sensors

Rain and ETo Sensors

How much water does your landscape need

hellip It depends

Step 4 Design Irrigation

bull Soil Texture bull Precipitation Rate bull Plant Demand

Irrigation Scheduling Internet BeWaterWisecom

Step 4 Design Irrigation

1 Prepare the site

bull Cut down tall weeds bull Remove woody or invasive plants bull (warm season turf) bull Flag sprinkler heads bull Soak the area with water

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

2 Edging Mounding amp Contouring

bull Make room for the mulch Cut lawn 12 inches away from concrete to 3rdquo below concrete level

bull Create mounds with removed sod by facing turf side down or discard removed sod

bull Grade as needed

Manual ldquoGrubbingrdquo Gas Powered

Sod Cutter

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

3 Ensure Irrigation of Trees and Large plants bull Add bubblers or drip irrigation if needed

In-line drip irrigation can be expanded as tree grows Bubbler Head Drip Irrigation

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

4 Plant Large Plants bull 5 gallon and larger

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

5 Add a weed barrier bull NOT weed cloth (except under rock) bull Newspaper or cardboard bull Overlap by 6-8 inches bull Cover all ground except where

there are plants

Paper amp Cardboard Weed Barrier Do NOT use weed cloth

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Notify your neighbors first

Weed Barrier Newspaper amp Cardboard

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

6 Layer bull 1-2rdquo of compost bull 4-5rdquo of Soil Building Mulch (tree trimmerrsquos chipped etc) bull Pull compost and mulch away from plant crowns and trunks

Timing bull Traditional Allow 3 - 5 months

for composting to complete process then plant

bull Fast Plant before completion by digging through layers

Sheet Mulching

(4rdquo+)

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

bull Rule of thumb for coverage 1 13 Cu Yd covers100 sf 4rdquo depth

Know your Turf Type to Effectively Remove

Turf Type Dormant Season

Active Season

Growth form

Seeds Common Types

Kill Method

Cool Season

Winter

Summer

Small tuffs

Dwarf Tall Fescue (common locally) Perennial Ryegrass Annual Ryegrass Blue Grass

Sheet Mulch

Warm Season

Winter Summer

Creeping Stolons

Bermuda grass Zoysia grass St Augustine Grass Kikuyu grass

Solarization or Chemical Followed by Sheet Mulching

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods bull Herbicides

bull Cannot be killed with Chemicals when dormant bull Spray herbicides when actively growing bull Repeat application

bull Non-toxic herbicide products

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods

bull Complete Sod Removal bull Sod goes to landfill

cannot be recycled

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Contouring for Dry Stream

Step 5 Implementation Contouring

Contouring Landscape Fabric First Cobbles Added

Completed

Step 5 Implementation Sequence

Do It Yourself or Professional Contractor What is right for you bull Tradeoff Cost vs Labor + Time bull Option Be the General Contractor yourself Installation or Repair bull California Landscape Contractors Association (CLCA)

httpwwwclcasandiegoorg bull Certified Irrigation Professional wwwIrrigationorg bull Contractors State License Board (CSLB)

httpwwwcslbcagovConsumers bull YouTube Instructional Videos

Step 6 Maintenance Irrigation

Irrigation Maintenance bull Adjust run time for season

bull 1 Winter bull 2 Fall amp Spring bull 3 Summer

bull Check for leaks and fix leaks promptly bull Flush drip systems and check filters to

reduce clogging bull Adjust sprayheads to prevent

overspray on hardscape

Step 6 Maintenance Plants

Plant Maintenance

bull Amend soil with compost and mulch regularly bull Remove weeds bull Monitor plant health bull Minimize the use of

non- organic chemicals bull Start with a hard spray

of water bull Use insecticidal soap

or other non-toxic pest killer

QUESTIONS

Apply for the WaterSmart Landscape Makeover Series

httplandscapemakeoverwatersmartsdorg Presentation Slides at httpwwwwatersmartsdorgprogramswatersmart-landscape-design-homeowners-workshop

  • Slide Number 1
  • San Diego County Water Authority
  • Slide Number 3
  • Slide Number 4
  • Slide Number 5
  • Slide Number 6
  • Slide Number 7
  • Before
  • After
  • Personal Goals
  • Slide Number 11
  • Why Remove Turf
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • WaterSmart Landscapes
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Design Process Overview
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Implementation Overview
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Slide Number 38
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Water Uptake by Plant Roots
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Slide Number 48
  • Slide Number 49
  • Slide Number 50
  • Slide Number 51
  • Slide Number 52
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Observations
  • Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Find Your Sunset Western Zone
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Plant Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Anatomy of an Irrigation System
  • Slide Number 131
  • Sprays Low Pressure
  • Sprays High Pressure
  • Slide Number 134
  • Slide Number 135
  • Slide Number 136
  • Slide Number 137
  • Slide Number 138
  • Slide Number 139
  • Slide Number 140
  • Slide Number 141
  • Slide Number 142
  • Slide Number 143
  • Slide Number 144
  • Slide Number 145
  • Slide Number 146
  • Slide Number 147
  • Slide Number 148
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  • Slide Number 150
  • Slide Number 151
  • Slide Number 152
  • Slide Number 153
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  • Slide Number 156
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  • Slide Number 158
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  • Slide Number 160
Page 81: WaterSmart Landscape DESIGN FOR HOMEOWNERS · WaterSmart Landscape . DESIGN FOR HOMEOWNERS . Brought to you by the San Diego County Water Authority . ... Case Study 1. After: Approximately

Curb Appeal Path to the door bull Direct line of sight

or visual cues bull Generous path

welcomes guests bull No over grown areas

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Plant Functions in Design Climate Mitigation

bull Tradeoffs bull Deciduous Evergreen bull View vs Temperature

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Euphorbia cotinifolia Caribbean Copper Plant

Plant Functions in Design Security bull Thorns as a

deterrent

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Plant Functions in Design Privacy

bull Screen ugly views or create privacy bull Pick a cultivar that doesnrsquot need frequent pruning

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Podocarpus macrophyllus maki Shubby Yew

Pittosporum tenufolium lsquoSilver Sheenrsquo

Explore Design as 2 parts

bull Shaping Spaces bull How will you use the space

bull space arrangement location of major elements bull Design in 3D bull Form follows Function

bull Planting design bull How the space is filled with plants for effective

design

Step 4 Design Functional Design

How will you use your space Is your space an Outdoor Room a Passageway or a Garden

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Outdoor Rooms bull Walls

bull Do NOT need to be solid to create sense of enclosure

bull Floor bull Flagstone DG mulch

or groundcover

bull Ceilings bull can be canopies or arbors

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Passageway bull Way-finding or easy to follow bull Open path for curb appeal bull ldquoPeek-a-viewrdquo for mystery

Step 4 Design Functional Design

View Garden bull Enjoy from a distance bull Treat as a canvas bull Include paths for maintenance amp strolling

Step 4 Design Functional Design

View Garden Borrowed Views

Step 4 Design Functional Design

View Garden Created Views

bull Use an accent feature to create a focal point

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Design in 3D Create vertical dimension with

bull Layered planting

Background 6rsquo+ Middleground 4rsquo+-

Foreground 0-12rdquo

for islands

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function bull How will the space be used

bull What activities will occur there bull Active Uses

cooking eating entertaining sports play pool pets food bull Passive Uses

resting meditation viewing bull Does the current layout ldquoworkrdquo or does it need to

change to be more functional bull Lose the bed lines

bull Donrsquot think of your planting bed as a separate area hellip plan the entire space

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Create a Functional Bubble Plan bull Think

bull How the space could be used NOT how it IS used

bull Will it be an outdoor room garden or pathway

bull Do you want add bull Seating areas bull Pathways through

planting ldquoislandsrdquo bull Meander through your

yardslope with a circular route

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Think outside the box

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Create a Functional Bubble Plan bull Think How the space could be used NOT how it IS used

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Is it an Outdoor Room

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

An Outdoor Room with a dry stream bed

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Is it a Passageway

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Is it a Garden

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape Create a Planting Area Bubble Plan

bull Show basic planting areas bull Locate planting heights of

bull High bull Medium bull Low

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape Complete your Functional Bubble Plan

bull Sketch circulation paths and gathering areas

bull Show planting areas and height Create your Hardscape Plan

bull Check hardscape in place and correct bull Add desired elements

Include bull Hardscape walkways drive walls

patios etc bull Fences and walls bull Elements fountains pots arbors

rocks etc bull Planting areas

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Creating Your Plant Palette bull How to Choose

bull What do you like bull Climate appropriate bull Place appropriate bull Does it fill a design function

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Climate Appropriate Plants Leaves are

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Leathery Small

Silvery Solar tracking

Climate Appropriate Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes Homeownerrsquos Guide and Notebook

bull Mediterranean bull Asian bull Tropical bull Contemporary bull Native bull Shade bull Groundcover options

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Mediterranean

CC BY 20 Karen Roe

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Lavender Rosemary

Olives

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Asian

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Iris douglasiana Dietes African Iris Nandina

Juniperus Juniper

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Tropical

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Lantana Alstroemeria

Strelitzia Bird of Paradise Euphorbia milii Crown of Thorns

Bromeliads

Plumeria

Bougainvillea Geraniums Bird of Paradise

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Contemporary

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Anigozanthos Kangaroo Paw Assorted Succulents

Fire Sticks Kalanchoe thyrisifolia Agave Attenuata

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

California Natives

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Heteromeles arbutifolia Toyon

Romneya coulteri Matilija Poppy

Epilobium California Fushia

Saliva clevelandii Cleveland Sage

A note about Natives hellip WaterSmart Plant Palettes

California Natives bull Adapted for our climate soils bull Provide habitat and attract wildlife

Native plants need

bull Little or no summer water bull Little or no fertilizer bull No pesticides bull Less maintenance

Some native plants are summer deciduous

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Shade Plants for Dry Areas (See Notebook)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Bromeliads Clivia Dianella variegata Schefflera arboricola variegata

Walkable Groundcover Options Dymondia margaretae (Silver Carpet)

Lippia nodiflora (Kurapia)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Flat Green Groundcover Options Fragaria chiloensis (Beach Strawberry)

Achillea millefolium (Yarrow)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Mature Size Plant Research the ldquoFinished Sizerdquo

Agave americana marginata

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Mature Size Plant Pick the right size cultivar for the right place

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Carissa macrocarpa Natal Plum Species lsquoBoxwood Beautyrsquo lsquoGreen Carpetrsquo

8rsquo x 8rsquo 2rsquo x 2rsquo 1rsquo ndash 1 frac12rsquo x 4rsquo

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Growing Conditions Exposure

bull Soil type bull Drainage

Full Shade Full Sun

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Water Requirements Water Use Landscape Coefficient of Landscape Species WUCOLS South Coastal South Inland

Plant Search httpucanredusitesWUCOLSPlant_Search_Instructions

Escondido Rancho Bernardo San Marcos Poway Lakeside Ramona

San Diego Chula Vista Del Mar La Jolla Carlsbad Oceanside Vista El Cajon

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant

WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant

Sunset Western Garden Book Specific Plant Info bull Water usage bull Mature Size bull Cultivars bull Growing conditions

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Find Your Sunset Western Zone Zone 24

bull Mild maritime climate mild winters cool summers rarely freezes

Zone 23 bull Warmer than Zone 24

usually frost-free Zone 21

bull A mix of maritime amp continental influence colder in winter

httpwwwsunsetcomgardenclimate-zonessunset-climate-zone-san-diego-area-00418000067314

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant Sunset Western Garden Book Specific Plant Info bull Water usage bull Mature Size bull Cultivars bull Growing requirements

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Explore Design as 2 parts Physical site design

bull How the space is arranged location of major elements

Planting design and placement bull How the space is filled with plants for effective design

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Putting It Together Size your plants bull Draw at Mature Size to match Bubble Diagram bull Avoid overplanting bull Allow room to grow bull Understand you may

need to edit and thin later

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Putting It Together Hydrozoning bull Group plants with like water needs together

according to irrigation zone bull Do not put water needy plants next to low-water

plants bull Research

bull Water Use Classification of Landscape Species (WUCOLS) rating

bull Plant palettes bull Sunset Western

Step 4 Design Plant Placement

Remember Drawing in Scale Accurate proportion using a standard measurement to represent one foot

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale bull Determine the mature size of the plant bull Use the mature size bull Find appropriate circle

on template

bull Example bull Bush is 3rsquo at maturity bull In 14 scale use 34rdquo

diameter circle

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale bull Pencil in the plants for your space bull At 14rdquo scale = 1rsquo- 0rdquo

bull 3rsquo diameter shrub drawn as 34rdquo diameter circle

bull 12rsquo canopy tree drawn as 3rdquo diameter circle

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Anatomy of an Irrigation System

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Pressure Test bull Use meter on last head on valve

bull Range should be between 25 psi and 40 psi

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Pressure Regulation

At the point of connection (POC) At the head At the valve

Sprays Low Pressure

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Donuts formed by poor coverage

Sprays High Pressure

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Misting

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Overhead or Drip

Choose Overhead Spray for bull Large areas of turf replacement ground cover

(ie dymondia Beach Strawberry etc) bull The existing overhead system has good existing

coverage Choose Drip for bull Small oddly shaped planting areas bull Mixing of plants with differing water requirements in

the same valve area

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of Efficient Overhead Spray bull Simple to retrofit existing spray hardware bull Can match precipitation rate of drip bull Simpler to troubleshoot than drip bull May provide better coverage for groundcover

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of Drip Systems bull Drip is the most efficient

irrigation delivery type

bull Reduces weed growth by targeted water application

bull Prevents runoff and erosion

bull Low precipitation rate

bull No trenching means less digging

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of In-Line Drip Emitters

bull Provide consistent precipitation rate throughout line

bull Less prone to clogging and damage than micro spray

bull Easy to install

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Filters

At the head At the valve

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Drip Retrofit Systems bull Replace existing pop-ups with

retrofit such as Rainbird R-1800

bull Use subsurface tubing with emitter valves not micro spray and 14rdquospaghetti lines

bull Cover with mulch

Step 4 Design Irrigation

In-line Drip

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Irrigation Plan bull Create an irrigation plan based on your completed planting

plan and hydrozones bull Select a category of irrigation (rotor drip etchellip) bull Prepare a materials list and fill in spaces on your legend

(components and quantity)

Step 4 Design Irrigation

What is a Controller Program

bull A set of instructions stored in the controller

bull Different irrigation schedules bull Irrigation days ndash how often bull Start times ndash at what time bull Water times ndash how long

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Water Efficient Control Equipment bull Smart Controllers bull Rain and ETo Sensors bull Moisture Sensors

Smart Controllers Moisture Sensors

Rain and ETo Sensors

How much water does your landscape need

hellip It depends

Step 4 Design Irrigation

bull Soil Texture bull Precipitation Rate bull Plant Demand

Irrigation Scheduling Internet BeWaterWisecom

Step 4 Design Irrigation

1 Prepare the site

bull Cut down tall weeds bull Remove woody or invasive plants bull (warm season turf) bull Flag sprinkler heads bull Soak the area with water

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

2 Edging Mounding amp Contouring

bull Make room for the mulch Cut lawn 12 inches away from concrete to 3rdquo below concrete level

bull Create mounds with removed sod by facing turf side down or discard removed sod

bull Grade as needed

Manual ldquoGrubbingrdquo Gas Powered

Sod Cutter

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

3 Ensure Irrigation of Trees and Large plants bull Add bubblers or drip irrigation if needed

In-line drip irrigation can be expanded as tree grows Bubbler Head Drip Irrigation

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

4 Plant Large Plants bull 5 gallon and larger

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

5 Add a weed barrier bull NOT weed cloth (except under rock) bull Newspaper or cardboard bull Overlap by 6-8 inches bull Cover all ground except where

there are plants

Paper amp Cardboard Weed Barrier Do NOT use weed cloth

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Notify your neighbors first

Weed Barrier Newspaper amp Cardboard

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

6 Layer bull 1-2rdquo of compost bull 4-5rdquo of Soil Building Mulch (tree trimmerrsquos chipped etc) bull Pull compost and mulch away from plant crowns and trunks

Timing bull Traditional Allow 3 - 5 months

for composting to complete process then plant

bull Fast Plant before completion by digging through layers

Sheet Mulching

(4rdquo+)

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

bull Rule of thumb for coverage 1 13 Cu Yd covers100 sf 4rdquo depth

Know your Turf Type to Effectively Remove

Turf Type Dormant Season

Active Season

Growth form

Seeds Common Types

Kill Method

Cool Season

Winter

Summer

Small tuffs

Dwarf Tall Fescue (common locally) Perennial Ryegrass Annual Ryegrass Blue Grass

Sheet Mulch

Warm Season

Winter Summer

Creeping Stolons

Bermuda grass Zoysia grass St Augustine Grass Kikuyu grass

Solarization or Chemical Followed by Sheet Mulching

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods bull Herbicides

bull Cannot be killed with Chemicals when dormant bull Spray herbicides when actively growing bull Repeat application

bull Non-toxic herbicide products

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods

bull Complete Sod Removal bull Sod goes to landfill

cannot be recycled

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Contouring for Dry Stream

Step 5 Implementation Contouring

Contouring Landscape Fabric First Cobbles Added

Completed

Step 5 Implementation Sequence

Do It Yourself or Professional Contractor What is right for you bull Tradeoff Cost vs Labor + Time bull Option Be the General Contractor yourself Installation or Repair bull California Landscape Contractors Association (CLCA)

httpwwwclcasandiegoorg bull Certified Irrigation Professional wwwIrrigationorg bull Contractors State License Board (CSLB)

httpwwwcslbcagovConsumers bull YouTube Instructional Videos

Step 6 Maintenance Irrigation

Irrigation Maintenance bull Adjust run time for season

bull 1 Winter bull 2 Fall amp Spring bull 3 Summer

bull Check for leaks and fix leaks promptly bull Flush drip systems and check filters to

reduce clogging bull Adjust sprayheads to prevent

overspray on hardscape

Step 6 Maintenance Plants

Plant Maintenance

bull Amend soil with compost and mulch regularly bull Remove weeds bull Monitor plant health bull Minimize the use of

non- organic chemicals bull Start with a hard spray

of water bull Use insecticidal soap

or other non-toxic pest killer

QUESTIONS

Apply for the WaterSmart Landscape Makeover Series

httplandscapemakeoverwatersmartsdorg Presentation Slides at httpwwwwatersmartsdorgprogramswatersmart-landscape-design-homeowners-workshop

  • Slide Number 1
  • San Diego County Water Authority
  • Slide Number 3
  • Slide Number 4
  • Slide Number 5
  • Slide Number 6
  • Slide Number 7
  • Before
  • After
  • Personal Goals
  • Slide Number 11
  • Why Remove Turf
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • WaterSmart Landscapes
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Design Process Overview
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Implementation Overview
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Slide Number 38
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Water Uptake by Plant Roots
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Slide Number 48
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  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Observations
  • Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
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  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Find Your Sunset Western Zone
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Plant Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Anatomy of an Irrigation System
  • Slide Number 131
  • Sprays Low Pressure
  • Sprays High Pressure
  • Slide Number 134
  • Slide Number 135
  • Slide Number 136
  • Slide Number 137
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Page 82: WaterSmart Landscape DESIGN FOR HOMEOWNERS · WaterSmart Landscape . DESIGN FOR HOMEOWNERS . Brought to you by the San Diego County Water Authority . ... Case Study 1. After: Approximately

Plant Functions in Design Climate Mitigation

bull Tradeoffs bull Deciduous Evergreen bull View vs Temperature

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Euphorbia cotinifolia Caribbean Copper Plant

Plant Functions in Design Security bull Thorns as a

deterrent

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Plant Functions in Design Privacy

bull Screen ugly views or create privacy bull Pick a cultivar that doesnrsquot need frequent pruning

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Podocarpus macrophyllus maki Shubby Yew

Pittosporum tenufolium lsquoSilver Sheenrsquo

Explore Design as 2 parts

bull Shaping Spaces bull How will you use the space

bull space arrangement location of major elements bull Design in 3D bull Form follows Function

bull Planting design bull How the space is filled with plants for effective

design

Step 4 Design Functional Design

How will you use your space Is your space an Outdoor Room a Passageway or a Garden

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Outdoor Rooms bull Walls

bull Do NOT need to be solid to create sense of enclosure

bull Floor bull Flagstone DG mulch

or groundcover

bull Ceilings bull can be canopies or arbors

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Passageway bull Way-finding or easy to follow bull Open path for curb appeal bull ldquoPeek-a-viewrdquo for mystery

Step 4 Design Functional Design

View Garden bull Enjoy from a distance bull Treat as a canvas bull Include paths for maintenance amp strolling

Step 4 Design Functional Design

View Garden Borrowed Views

Step 4 Design Functional Design

View Garden Created Views

bull Use an accent feature to create a focal point

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Design in 3D Create vertical dimension with

bull Layered planting

Background 6rsquo+ Middleground 4rsquo+-

Foreground 0-12rdquo

for islands

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function bull How will the space be used

bull What activities will occur there bull Active Uses

cooking eating entertaining sports play pool pets food bull Passive Uses

resting meditation viewing bull Does the current layout ldquoworkrdquo or does it need to

change to be more functional bull Lose the bed lines

bull Donrsquot think of your planting bed as a separate area hellip plan the entire space

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Create a Functional Bubble Plan bull Think

bull How the space could be used NOT how it IS used

bull Will it be an outdoor room garden or pathway

bull Do you want add bull Seating areas bull Pathways through

planting ldquoislandsrdquo bull Meander through your

yardslope with a circular route

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Think outside the box

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Create a Functional Bubble Plan bull Think How the space could be used NOT how it IS used

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Is it an Outdoor Room

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

An Outdoor Room with a dry stream bed

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Is it a Passageway

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Is it a Garden

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape Create a Planting Area Bubble Plan

bull Show basic planting areas bull Locate planting heights of

bull High bull Medium bull Low

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape Complete your Functional Bubble Plan

bull Sketch circulation paths and gathering areas

bull Show planting areas and height Create your Hardscape Plan

bull Check hardscape in place and correct bull Add desired elements

Include bull Hardscape walkways drive walls

patios etc bull Fences and walls bull Elements fountains pots arbors

rocks etc bull Planting areas

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Creating Your Plant Palette bull How to Choose

bull What do you like bull Climate appropriate bull Place appropriate bull Does it fill a design function

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Climate Appropriate Plants Leaves are

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Leathery Small

Silvery Solar tracking

Climate Appropriate Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes Homeownerrsquos Guide and Notebook

bull Mediterranean bull Asian bull Tropical bull Contemporary bull Native bull Shade bull Groundcover options

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Mediterranean

CC BY 20 Karen Roe

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Lavender Rosemary

Olives

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Asian

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Iris douglasiana Dietes African Iris Nandina

Juniperus Juniper

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Tropical

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Lantana Alstroemeria

Strelitzia Bird of Paradise Euphorbia milii Crown of Thorns

Bromeliads

Plumeria

Bougainvillea Geraniums Bird of Paradise

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Contemporary

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Anigozanthos Kangaroo Paw Assorted Succulents

Fire Sticks Kalanchoe thyrisifolia Agave Attenuata

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

California Natives

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Heteromeles arbutifolia Toyon

Romneya coulteri Matilija Poppy

Epilobium California Fushia

Saliva clevelandii Cleveland Sage

A note about Natives hellip WaterSmart Plant Palettes

California Natives bull Adapted for our climate soils bull Provide habitat and attract wildlife

Native plants need

bull Little or no summer water bull Little or no fertilizer bull No pesticides bull Less maintenance

Some native plants are summer deciduous

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Shade Plants for Dry Areas (See Notebook)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Bromeliads Clivia Dianella variegata Schefflera arboricola variegata

Walkable Groundcover Options Dymondia margaretae (Silver Carpet)

Lippia nodiflora (Kurapia)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Flat Green Groundcover Options Fragaria chiloensis (Beach Strawberry)

Achillea millefolium (Yarrow)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Mature Size Plant Research the ldquoFinished Sizerdquo

Agave americana marginata

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Mature Size Plant Pick the right size cultivar for the right place

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Carissa macrocarpa Natal Plum Species lsquoBoxwood Beautyrsquo lsquoGreen Carpetrsquo

8rsquo x 8rsquo 2rsquo x 2rsquo 1rsquo ndash 1 frac12rsquo x 4rsquo

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Growing Conditions Exposure

bull Soil type bull Drainage

Full Shade Full Sun

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Water Requirements Water Use Landscape Coefficient of Landscape Species WUCOLS South Coastal South Inland

Plant Search httpucanredusitesWUCOLSPlant_Search_Instructions

Escondido Rancho Bernardo San Marcos Poway Lakeside Ramona

San Diego Chula Vista Del Mar La Jolla Carlsbad Oceanside Vista El Cajon

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant

WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant

Sunset Western Garden Book Specific Plant Info bull Water usage bull Mature Size bull Cultivars bull Growing conditions

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Find Your Sunset Western Zone Zone 24

bull Mild maritime climate mild winters cool summers rarely freezes

Zone 23 bull Warmer than Zone 24

usually frost-free Zone 21

bull A mix of maritime amp continental influence colder in winter

httpwwwsunsetcomgardenclimate-zonessunset-climate-zone-san-diego-area-00418000067314

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant Sunset Western Garden Book Specific Plant Info bull Water usage bull Mature Size bull Cultivars bull Growing requirements

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Explore Design as 2 parts Physical site design

bull How the space is arranged location of major elements

Planting design and placement bull How the space is filled with plants for effective design

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Putting It Together Size your plants bull Draw at Mature Size to match Bubble Diagram bull Avoid overplanting bull Allow room to grow bull Understand you may

need to edit and thin later

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Putting It Together Hydrozoning bull Group plants with like water needs together

according to irrigation zone bull Do not put water needy plants next to low-water

plants bull Research

bull Water Use Classification of Landscape Species (WUCOLS) rating

bull Plant palettes bull Sunset Western

Step 4 Design Plant Placement

Remember Drawing in Scale Accurate proportion using a standard measurement to represent one foot

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale bull Determine the mature size of the plant bull Use the mature size bull Find appropriate circle

on template

bull Example bull Bush is 3rsquo at maturity bull In 14 scale use 34rdquo

diameter circle

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale bull Pencil in the plants for your space bull At 14rdquo scale = 1rsquo- 0rdquo

bull 3rsquo diameter shrub drawn as 34rdquo diameter circle

bull 12rsquo canopy tree drawn as 3rdquo diameter circle

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Anatomy of an Irrigation System

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Pressure Test bull Use meter on last head on valve

bull Range should be between 25 psi and 40 psi

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Pressure Regulation

At the point of connection (POC) At the head At the valve

Sprays Low Pressure

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Donuts formed by poor coverage

Sprays High Pressure

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Misting

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Overhead or Drip

Choose Overhead Spray for bull Large areas of turf replacement ground cover

(ie dymondia Beach Strawberry etc) bull The existing overhead system has good existing

coverage Choose Drip for bull Small oddly shaped planting areas bull Mixing of plants with differing water requirements in

the same valve area

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of Efficient Overhead Spray bull Simple to retrofit existing spray hardware bull Can match precipitation rate of drip bull Simpler to troubleshoot than drip bull May provide better coverage for groundcover

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of Drip Systems bull Drip is the most efficient

irrigation delivery type

bull Reduces weed growth by targeted water application

bull Prevents runoff and erosion

bull Low precipitation rate

bull No trenching means less digging

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of In-Line Drip Emitters

bull Provide consistent precipitation rate throughout line

bull Less prone to clogging and damage than micro spray

bull Easy to install

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Filters

At the head At the valve

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Drip Retrofit Systems bull Replace existing pop-ups with

retrofit such as Rainbird R-1800

bull Use subsurface tubing with emitter valves not micro spray and 14rdquospaghetti lines

bull Cover with mulch

Step 4 Design Irrigation

In-line Drip

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Irrigation Plan bull Create an irrigation plan based on your completed planting

plan and hydrozones bull Select a category of irrigation (rotor drip etchellip) bull Prepare a materials list and fill in spaces on your legend

(components and quantity)

Step 4 Design Irrigation

What is a Controller Program

bull A set of instructions stored in the controller

bull Different irrigation schedules bull Irrigation days ndash how often bull Start times ndash at what time bull Water times ndash how long

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Water Efficient Control Equipment bull Smart Controllers bull Rain and ETo Sensors bull Moisture Sensors

Smart Controllers Moisture Sensors

Rain and ETo Sensors

How much water does your landscape need

hellip It depends

Step 4 Design Irrigation

bull Soil Texture bull Precipitation Rate bull Plant Demand

Irrigation Scheduling Internet BeWaterWisecom

Step 4 Design Irrigation

1 Prepare the site

bull Cut down tall weeds bull Remove woody or invasive plants bull (warm season turf) bull Flag sprinkler heads bull Soak the area with water

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

2 Edging Mounding amp Contouring

bull Make room for the mulch Cut lawn 12 inches away from concrete to 3rdquo below concrete level

bull Create mounds with removed sod by facing turf side down or discard removed sod

bull Grade as needed

Manual ldquoGrubbingrdquo Gas Powered

Sod Cutter

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

3 Ensure Irrigation of Trees and Large plants bull Add bubblers or drip irrigation if needed

In-line drip irrigation can be expanded as tree grows Bubbler Head Drip Irrigation

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

4 Plant Large Plants bull 5 gallon and larger

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

5 Add a weed barrier bull NOT weed cloth (except under rock) bull Newspaper or cardboard bull Overlap by 6-8 inches bull Cover all ground except where

there are plants

Paper amp Cardboard Weed Barrier Do NOT use weed cloth

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Notify your neighbors first

Weed Barrier Newspaper amp Cardboard

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

6 Layer bull 1-2rdquo of compost bull 4-5rdquo of Soil Building Mulch (tree trimmerrsquos chipped etc) bull Pull compost and mulch away from plant crowns and trunks

Timing bull Traditional Allow 3 - 5 months

for composting to complete process then plant

bull Fast Plant before completion by digging through layers

Sheet Mulching

(4rdquo+)

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

bull Rule of thumb for coverage 1 13 Cu Yd covers100 sf 4rdquo depth

Know your Turf Type to Effectively Remove

Turf Type Dormant Season

Active Season

Growth form

Seeds Common Types

Kill Method

Cool Season

Winter

Summer

Small tuffs

Dwarf Tall Fescue (common locally) Perennial Ryegrass Annual Ryegrass Blue Grass

Sheet Mulch

Warm Season

Winter Summer

Creeping Stolons

Bermuda grass Zoysia grass St Augustine Grass Kikuyu grass

Solarization or Chemical Followed by Sheet Mulching

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods bull Herbicides

bull Cannot be killed with Chemicals when dormant bull Spray herbicides when actively growing bull Repeat application

bull Non-toxic herbicide products

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods

bull Complete Sod Removal bull Sod goes to landfill

cannot be recycled

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Contouring for Dry Stream

Step 5 Implementation Contouring

Contouring Landscape Fabric First Cobbles Added

Completed

Step 5 Implementation Sequence

Do It Yourself or Professional Contractor What is right for you bull Tradeoff Cost vs Labor + Time bull Option Be the General Contractor yourself Installation or Repair bull California Landscape Contractors Association (CLCA)

httpwwwclcasandiegoorg bull Certified Irrigation Professional wwwIrrigationorg bull Contractors State License Board (CSLB)

httpwwwcslbcagovConsumers bull YouTube Instructional Videos

Step 6 Maintenance Irrigation

Irrigation Maintenance bull Adjust run time for season

bull 1 Winter bull 2 Fall amp Spring bull 3 Summer

bull Check for leaks and fix leaks promptly bull Flush drip systems and check filters to

reduce clogging bull Adjust sprayheads to prevent

overspray on hardscape

Step 6 Maintenance Plants

Plant Maintenance

bull Amend soil with compost and mulch regularly bull Remove weeds bull Monitor plant health bull Minimize the use of

non- organic chemicals bull Start with a hard spray

of water bull Use insecticidal soap

or other non-toxic pest killer

QUESTIONS

Apply for the WaterSmart Landscape Makeover Series

httplandscapemakeoverwatersmartsdorg Presentation Slides at httpwwwwatersmartsdorgprogramswatersmart-landscape-design-homeowners-workshop

  • Slide Number 1
  • San Diego County Water Authority
  • Slide Number 3
  • Slide Number 4
  • Slide Number 5
  • Slide Number 6
  • Slide Number 7
  • Before
  • After
  • Personal Goals
  • Slide Number 11
  • Why Remove Turf
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • WaterSmart Landscapes
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Design Process Overview
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Implementation Overview
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Slide Number 38
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Water Uptake by Plant Roots
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Slide Number 48
  • Slide Number 49
  • Slide Number 50
  • Slide Number 51
  • Slide Number 52
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Observations
  • Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Find Your Sunset Western Zone
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Plant Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Anatomy of an Irrigation System
  • Slide Number 131
  • Sprays Low Pressure
  • Sprays High Pressure
  • Slide Number 134
  • Slide Number 135
  • Slide Number 136
  • Slide Number 137
  • Slide Number 138
  • Slide Number 139
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Plant Functions in Design Security bull Thorns as a

deterrent

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Plant Functions in Design Privacy

bull Screen ugly views or create privacy bull Pick a cultivar that doesnrsquot need frequent pruning

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Podocarpus macrophyllus maki Shubby Yew

Pittosporum tenufolium lsquoSilver Sheenrsquo

Explore Design as 2 parts

bull Shaping Spaces bull How will you use the space

bull space arrangement location of major elements bull Design in 3D bull Form follows Function

bull Planting design bull How the space is filled with plants for effective

design

Step 4 Design Functional Design

How will you use your space Is your space an Outdoor Room a Passageway or a Garden

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Outdoor Rooms bull Walls

bull Do NOT need to be solid to create sense of enclosure

bull Floor bull Flagstone DG mulch

or groundcover

bull Ceilings bull can be canopies or arbors

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Passageway bull Way-finding or easy to follow bull Open path for curb appeal bull ldquoPeek-a-viewrdquo for mystery

Step 4 Design Functional Design

View Garden bull Enjoy from a distance bull Treat as a canvas bull Include paths for maintenance amp strolling

Step 4 Design Functional Design

View Garden Borrowed Views

Step 4 Design Functional Design

View Garden Created Views

bull Use an accent feature to create a focal point

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Design in 3D Create vertical dimension with

bull Layered planting

Background 6rsquo+ Middleground 4rsquo+-

Foreground 0-12rdquo

for islands

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function bull How will the space be used

bull What activities will occur there bull Active Uses

cooking eating entertaining sports play pool pets food bull Passive Uses

resting meditation viewing bull Does the current layout ldquoworkrdquo or does it need to

change to be more functional bull Lose the bed lines

bull Donrsquot think of your planting bed as a separate area hellip plan the entire space

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Create a Functional Bubble Plan bull Think

bull How the space could be used NOT how it IS used

bull Will it be an outdoor room garden or pathway

bull Do you want add bull Seating areas bull Pathways through

planting ldquoislandsrdquo bull Meander through your

yardslope with a circular route

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Think outside the box

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Create a Functional Bubble Plan bull Think How the space could be used NOT how it IS used

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Is it an Outdoor Room

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

An Outdoor Room with a dry stream bed

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Is it a Passageway

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Is it a Garden

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape Create a Planting Area Bubble Plan

bull Show basic planting areas bull Locate planting heights of

bull High bull Medium bull Low

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape Complete your Functional Bubble Plan

bull Sketch circulation paths and gathering areas

bull Show planting areas and height Create your Hardscape Plan

bull Check hardscape in place and correct bull Add desired elements

Include bull Hardscape walkways drive walls

patios etc bull Fences and walls bull Elements fountains pots arbors

rocks etc bull Planting areas

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Creating Your Plant Palette bull How to Choose

bull What do you like bull Climate appropriate bull Place appropriate bull Does it fill a design function

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Climate Appropriate Plants Leaves are

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Leathery Small

Silvery Solar tracking

Climate Appropriate Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes Homeownerrsquos Guide and Notebook

bull Mediterranean bull Asian bull Tropical bull Contemporary bull Native bull Shade bull Groundcover options

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Mediterranean

CC BY 20 Karen Roe

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Lavender Rosemary

Olives

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Asian

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Iris douglasiana Dietes African Iris Nandina

Juniperus Juniper

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Tropical

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Lantana Alstroemeria

Strelitzia Bird of Paradise Euphorbia milii Crown of Thorns

Bromeliads

Plumeria

Bougainvillea Geraniums Bird of Paradise

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Contemporary

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Anigozanthos Kangaroo Paw Assorted Succulents

Fire Sticks Kalanchoe thyrisifolia Agave Attenuata

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

California Natives

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Heteromeles arbutifolia Toyon

Romneya coulteri Matilija Poppy

Epilobium California Fushia

Saliva clevelandii Cleveland Sage

A note about Natives hellip WaterSmart Plant Palettes

California Natives bull Adapted for our climate soils bull Provide habitat and attract wildlife

Native plants need

bull Little or no summer water bull Little or no fertilizer bull No pesticides bull Less maintenance

Some native plants are summer deciduous

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Shade Plants for Dry Areas (See Notebook)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Bromeliads Clivia Dianella variegata Schefflera arboricola variegata

Walkable Groundcover Options Dymondia margaretae (Silver Carpet)

Lippia nodiflora (Kurapia)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Flat Green Groundcover Options Fragaria chiloensis (Beach Strawberry)

Achillea millefolium (Yarrow)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Mature Size Plant Research the ldquoFinished Sizerdquo

Agave americana marginata

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Mature Size Plant Pick the right size cultivar for the right place

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Carissa macrocarpa Natal Plum Species lsquoBoxwood Beautyrsquo lsquoGreen Carpetrsquo

8rsquo x 8rsquo 2rsquo x 2rsquo 1rsquo ndash 1 frac12rsquo x 4rsquo

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Growing Conditions Exposure

bull Soil type bull Drainage

Full Shade Full Sun

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Water Requirements Water Use Landscape Coefficient of Landscape Species WUCOLS South Coastal South Inland

Plant Search httpucanredusitesWUCOLSPlant_Search_Instructions

Escondido Rancho Bernardo San Marcos Poway Lakeside Ramona

San Diego Chula Vista Del Mar La Jolla Carlsbad Oceanside Vista El Cajon

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant

WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant

Sunset Western Garden Book Specific Plant Info bull Water usage bull Mature Size bull Cultivars bull Growing conditions

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Find Your Sunset Western Zone Zone 24

bull Mild maritime climate mild winters cool summers rarely freezes

Zone 23 bull Warmer than Zone 24

usually frost-free Zone 21

bull A mix of maritime amp continental influence colder in winter

httpwwwsunsetcomgardenclimate-zonessunset-climate-zone-san-diego-area-00418000067314

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant Sunset Western Garden Book Specific Plant Info bull Water usage bull Mature Size bull Cultivars bull Growing requirements

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Explore Design as 2 parts Physical site design

bull How the space is arranged location of major elements

Planting design and placement bull How the space is filled with plants for effective design

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Putting It Together Size your plants bull Draw at Mature Size to match Bubble Diagram bull Avoid overplanting bull Allow room to grow bull Understand you may

need to edit and thin later

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Putting It Together Hydrozoning bull Group plants with like water needs together

according to irrigation zone bull Do not put water needy plants next to low-water

plants bull Research

bull Water Use Classification of Landscape Species (WUCOLS) rating

bull Plant palettes bull Sunset Western

Step 4 Design Plant Placement

Remember Drawing in Scale Accurate proportion using a standard measurement to represent one foot

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale bull Determine the mature size of the plant bull Use the mature size bull Find appropriate circle

on template

bull Example bull Bush is 3rsquo at maturity bull In 14 scale use 34rdquo

diameter circle

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale bull Pencil in the plants for your space bull At 14rdquo scale = 1rsquo- 0rdquo

bull 3rsquo diameter shrub drawn as 34rdquo diameter circle

bull 12rsquo canopy tree drawn as 3rdquo diameter circle

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Anatomy of an Irrigation System

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Pressure Test bull Use meter on last head on valve

bull Range should be between 25 psi and 40 psi

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Pressure Regulation

At the point of connection (POC) At the head At the valve

Sprays Low Pressure

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Donuts formed by poor coverage

Sprays High Pressure

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Misting

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Overhead or Drip

Choose Overhead Spray for bull Large areas of turf replacement ground cover

(ie dymondia Beach Strawberry etc) bull The existing overhead system has good existing

coverage Choose Drip for bull Small oddly shaped planting areas bull Mixing of plants with differing water requirements in

the same valve area

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of Efficient Overhead Spray bull Simple to retrofit existing spray hardware bull Can match precipitation rate of drip bull Simpler to troubleshoot than drip bull May provide better coverage for groundcover

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of Drip Systems bull Drip is the most efficient

irrigation delivery type

bull Reduces weed growth by targeted water application

bull Prevents runoff and erosion

bull Low precipitation rate

bull No trenching means less digging

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of In-Line Drip Emitters

bull Provide consistent precipitation rate throughout line

bull Less prone to clogging and damage than micro spray

bull Easy to install

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Filters

At the head At the valve

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Drip Retrofit Systems bull Replace existing pop-ups with

retrofit such as Rainbird R-1800

bull Use subsurface tubing with emitter valves not micro spray and 14rdquospaghetti lines

bull Cover with mulch

Step 4 Design Irrigation

In-line Drip

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Irrigation Plan bull Create an irrigation plan based on your completed planting

plan and hydrozones bull Select a category of irrigation (rotor drip etchellip) bull Prepare a materials list and fill in spaces on your legend

(components and quantity)

Step 4 Design Irrigation

What is a Controller Program

bull A set of instructions stored in the controller

bull Different irrigation schedules bull Irrigation days ndash how often bull Start times ndash at what time bull Water times ndash how long

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Water Efficient Control Equipment bull Smart Controllers bull Rain and ETo Sensors bull Moisture Sensors

Smart Controllers Moisture Sensors

Rain and ETo Sensors

How much water does your landscape need

hellip It depends

Step 4 Design Irrigation

bull Soil Texture bull Precipitation Rate bull Plant Demand

Irrigation Scheduling Internet BeWaterWisecom

Step 4 Design Irrigation

1 Prepare the site

bull Cut down tall weeds bull Remove woody or invasive plants bull (warm season turf) bull Flag sprinkler heads bull Soak the area with water

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

2 Edging Mounding amp Contouring

bull Make room for the mulch Cut lawn 12 inches away from concrete to 3rdquo below concrete level

bull Create mounds with removed sod by facing turf side down or discard removed sod

bull Grade as needed

Manual ldquoGrubbingrdquo Gas Powered

Sod Cutter

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

3 Ensure Irrigation of Trees and Large plants bull Add bubblers or drip irrigation if needed

In-line drip irrigation can be expanded as tree grows Bubbler Head Drip Irrigation

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

4 Plant Large Plants bull 5 gallon and larger

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

5 Add a weed barrier bull NOT weed cloth (except under rock) bull Newspaper or cardboard bull Overlap by 6-8 inches bull Cover all ground except where

there are plants

Paper amp Cardboard Weed Barrier Do NOT use weed cloth

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Notify your neighbors first

Weed Barrier Newspaper amp Cardboard

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

6 Layer bull 1-2rdquo of compost bull 4-5rdquo of Soil Building Mulch (tree trimmerrsquos chipped etc) bull Pull compost and mulch away from plant crowns and trunks

Timing bull Traditional Allow 3 - 5 months

for composting to complete process then plant

bull Fast Plant before completion by digging through layers

Sheet Mulching

(4rdquo+)

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

bull Rule of thumb for coverage 1 13 Cu Yd covers100 sf 4rdquo depth

Know your Turf Type to Effectively Remove

Turf Type Dormant Season

Active Season

Growth form

Seeds Common Types

Kill Method

Cool Season

Winter

Summer

Small tuffs

Dwarf Tall Fescue (common locally) Perennial Ryegrass Annual Ryegrass Blue Grass

Sheet Mulch

Warm Season

Winter Summer

Creeping Stolons

Bermuda grass Zoysia grass St Augustine Grass Kikuyu grass

Solarization or Chemical Followed by Sheet Mulching

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods bull Herbicides

bull Cannot be killed with Chemicals when dormant bull Spray herbicides when actively growing bull Repeat application

bull Non-toxic herbicide products

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods

bull Complete Sod Removal bull Sod goes to landfill

cannot be recycled

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Contouring for Dry Stream

Step 5 Implementation Contouring

Contouring Landscape Fabric First Cobbles Added

Completed

Step 5 Implementation Sequence

Do It Yourself or Professional Contractor What is right for you bull Tradeoff Cost vs Labor + Time bull Option Be the General Contractor yourself Installation or Repair bull California Landscape Contractors Association (CLCA)

httpwwwclcasandiegoorg bull Certified Irrigation Professional wwwIrrigationorg bull Contractors State License Board (CSLB)

httpwwwcslbcagovConsumers bull YouTube Instructional Videos

Step 6 Maintenance Irrigation

Irrigation Maintenance bull Adjust run time for season

bull 1 Winter bull 2 Fall amp Spring bull 3 Summer

bull Check for leaks and fix leaks promptly bull Flush drip systems and check filters to

reduce clogging bull Adjust sprayheads to prevent

overspray on hardscape

Step 6 Maintenance Plants

Plant Maintenance

bull Amend soil with compost and mulch regularly bull Remove weeds bull Monitor plant health bull Minimize the use of

non- organic chemicals bull Start with a hard spray

of water bull Use insecticidal soap

or other non-toxic pest killer

QUESTIONS

Apply for the WaterSmart Landscape Makeover Series

httplandscapemakeoverwatersmartsdorg Presentation Slides at httpwwwwatersmartsdorgprogramswatersmart-landscape-design-homeowners-workshop

  • Slide Number 1
  • San Diego County Water Authority
  • Slide Number 3
  • Slide Number 4
  • Slide Number 5
  • Slide Number 6
  • Slide Number 7
  • Before
  • After
  • Personal Goals
  • Slide Number 11
  • Why Remove Turf
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • WaterSmart Landscapes
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Design Process Overview
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Implementation Overview
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Slide Number 38
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Water Uptake by Plant Roots
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Slide Number 48
  • Slide Number 49
  • Slide Number 50
  • Slide Number 51
  • Slide Number 52
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Observations
  • Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Find Your Sunset Western Zone
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Plant Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Anatomy of an Irrigation System
  • Slide Number 131
  • Sprays Low Pressure
  • Sprays High Pressure
  • Slide Number 134
  • Slide Number 135
  • Slide Number 136
  • Slide Number 137
  • Slide Number 138
  • Slide Number 139
  • Slide Number 140
  • Slide Number 141
  • Slide Number 142
  • Slide Number 143
  • Slide Number 144
  • Slide Number 145
  • Slide Number 146
  • Slide Number 147
  • Slide Number 148
  • Slide Number 149
  • Slide Number 150
  • Slide Number 151
  • Slide Number 152
  • Slide Number 153
  • Slide Number 154
  • Slide Number 155
  • Slide Number 156
  • Slide Number 157
  • Slide Number 158
  • Slide Number 159
  • Slide Number 160
Page 84: WaterSmart Landscape DESIGN FOR HOMEOWNERS · WaterSmart Landscape . DESIGN FOR HOMEOWNERS . Brought to you by the San Diego County Water Authority . ... Case Study 1. After: Approximately

Plant Functions in Design Privacy

bull Screen ugly views or create privacy bull Pick a cultivar that doesnrsquot need frequent pruning

Step 4 Design Background Concepts

Podocarpus macrophyllus maki Shubby Yew

Pittosporum tenufolium lsquoSilver Sheenrsquo

Explore Design as 2 parts

bull Shaping Spaces bull How will you use the space

bull space arrangement location of major elements bull Design in 3D bull Form follows Function

bull Planting design bull How the space is filled with plants for effective

design

Step 4 Design Functional Design

How will you use your space Is your space an Outdoor Room a Passageway or a Garden

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Outdoor Rooms bull Walls

bull Do NOT need to be solid to create sense of enclosure

bull Floor bull Flagstone DG mulch

or groundcover

bull Ceilings bull can be canopies or arbors

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Passageway bull Way-finding or easy to follow bull Open path for curb appeal bull ldquoPeek-a-viewrdquo for mystery

Step 4 Design Functional Design

View Garden bull Enjoy from a distance bull Treat as a canvas bull Include paths for maintenance amp strolling

Step 4 Design Functional Design

View Garden Borrowed Views

Step 4 Design Functional Design

View Garden Created Views

bull Use an accent feature to create a focal point

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Design in 3D Create vertical dimension with

bull Layered planting

Background 6rsquo+ Middleground 4rsquo+-

Foreground 0-12rdquo

for islands

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function bull How will the space be used

bull What activities will occur there bull Active Uses

cooking eating entertaining sports play pool pets food bull Passive Uses

resting meditation viewing bull Does the current layout ldquoworkrdquo or does it need to

change to be more functional bull Lose the bed lines

bull Donrsquot think of your planting bed as a separate area hellip plan the entire space

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Create a Functional Bubble Plan bull Think

bull How the space could be used NOT how it IS used

bull Will it be an outdoor room garden or pathway

bull Do you want add bull Seating areas bull Pathways through

planting ldquoislandsrdquo bull Meander through your

yardslope with a circular route

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Think outside the box

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Create a Functional Bubble Plan bull Think How the space could be used NOT how it IS used

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Is it an Outdoor Room

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

An Outdoor Room with a dry stream bed

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Is it a Passageway

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Is it a Garden

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape Create a Planting Area Bubble Plan

bull Show basic planting areas bull Locate planting heights of

bull High bull Medium bull Low

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape Complete your Functional Bubble Plan

bull Sketch circulation paths and gathering areas

bull Show planting areas and height Create your Hardscape Plan

bull Check hardscape in place and correct bull Add desired elements

Include bull Hardscape walkways drive walls

patios etc bull Fences and walls bull Elements fountains pots arbors

rocks etc bull Planting areas

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Creating Your Plant Palette bull How to Choose

bull What do you like bull Climate appropriate bull Place appropriate bull Does it fill a design function

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Climate Appropriate Plants Leaves are

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Leathery Small

Silvery Solar tracking

Climate Appropriate Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes Homeownerrsquos Guide and Notebook

bull Mediterranean bull Asian bull Tropical bull Contemporary bull Native bull Shade bull Groundcover options

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Mediterranean

CC BY 20 Karen Roe

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Lavender Rosemary

Olives

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Asian

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Iris douglasiana Dietes African Iris Nandina

Juniperus Juniper

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Tropical

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Lantana Alstroemeria

Strelitzia Bird of Paradise Euphorbia milii Crown of Thorns

Bromeliads

Plumeria

Bougainvillea Geraniums Bird of Paradise

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Contemporary

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Anigozanthos Kangaroo Paw Assorted Succulents

Fire Sticks Kalanchoe thyrisifolia Agave Attenuata

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

California Natives

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Heteromeles arbutifolia Toyon

Romneya coulteri Matilija Poppy

Epilobium California Fushia

Saliva clevelandii Cleveland Sage

A note about Natives hellip WaterSmart Plant Palettes

California Natives bull Adapted for our climate soils bull Provide habitat and attract wildlife

Native plants need

bull Little or no summer water bull Little or no fertilizer bull No pesticides bull Less maintenance

Some native plants are summer deciduous

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Shade Plants for Dry Areas (See Notebook)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Bromeliads Clivia Dianella variegata Schefflera arboricola variegata

Walkable Groundcover Options Dymondia margaretae (Silver Carpet)

Lippia nodiflora (Kurapia)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Flat Green Groundcover Options Fragaria chiloensis (Beach Strawberry)

Achillea millefolium (Yarrow)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Mature Size Plant Research the ldquoFinished Sizerdquo

Agave americana marginata

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Mature Size Plant Pick the right size cultivar for the right place

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Carissa macrocarpa Natal Plum Species lsquoBoxwood Beautyrsquo lsquoGreen Carpetrsquo

8rsquo x 8rsquo 2rsquo x 2rsquo 1rsquo ndash 1 frac12rsquo x 4rsquo

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Growing Conditions Exposure

bull Soil type bull Drainage

Full Shade Full Sun

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Water Requirements Water Use Landscape Coefficient of Landscape Species WUCOLS South Coastal South Inland

Plant Search httpucanredusitesWUCOLSPlant_Search_Instructions

Escondido Rancho Bernardo San Marcos Poway Lakeside Ramona

San Diego Chula Vista Del Mar La Jolla Carlsbad Oceanside Vista El Cajon

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant

WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant

Sunset Western Garden Book Specific Plant Info bull Water usage bull Mature Size bull Cultivars bull Growing conditions

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Find Your Sunset Western Zone Zone 24

bull Mild maritime climate mild winters cool summers rarely freezes

Zone 23 bull Warmer than Zone 24

usually frost-free Zone 21

bull A mix of maritime amp continental influence colder in winter

httpwwwsunsetcomgardenclimate-zonessunset-climate-zone-san-diego-area-00418000067314

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant Sunset Western Garden Book Specific Plant Info bull Water usage bull Mature Size bull Cultivars bull Growing requirements

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Explore Design as 2 parts Physical site design

bull How the space is arranged location of major elements

Planting design and placement bull How the space is filled with plants for effective design

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Putting It Together Size your plants bull Draw at Mature Size to match Bubble Diagram bull Avoid overplanting bull Allow room to grow bull Understand you may

need to edit and thin later

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Putting It Together Hydrozoning bull Group plants with like water needs together

according to irrigation zone bull Do not put water needy plants next to low-water

plants bull Research

bull Water Use Classification of Landscape Species (WUCOLS) rating

bull Plant palettes bull Sunset Western

Step 4 Design Plant Placement

Remember Drawing in Scale Accurate proportion using a standard measurement to represent one foot

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale bull Determine the mature size of the plant bull Use the mature size bull Find appropriate circle

on template

bull Example bull Bush is 3rsquo at maturity bull In 14 scale use 34rdquo

diameter circle

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale bull Pencil in the plants for your space bull At 14rdquo scale = 1rsquo- 0rdquo

bull 3rsquo diameter shrub drawn as 34rdquo diameter circle

bull 12rsquo canopy tree drawn as 3rdquo diameter circle

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Anatomy of an Irrigation System

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Pressure Test bull Use meter on last head on valve

bull Range should be between 25 psi and 40 psi

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Pressure Regulation

At the point of connection (POC) At the head At the valve

Sprays Low Pressure

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Donuts formed by poor coverage

Sprays High Pressure

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Misting

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Overhead or Drip

Choose Overhead Spray for bull Large areas of turf replacement ground cover

(ie dymondia Beach Strawberry etc) bull The existing overhead system has good existing

coverage Choose Drip for bull Small oddly shaped planting areas bull Mixing of plants with differing water requirements in

the same valve area

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of Efficient Overhead Spray bull Simple to retrofit existing spray hardware bull Can match precipitation rate of drip bull Simpler to troubleshoot than drip bull May provide better coverage for groundcover

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of Drip Systems bull Drip is the most efficient

irrigation delivery type

bull Reduces weed growth by targeted water application

bull Prevents runoff and erosion

bull Low precipitation rate

bull No trenching means less digging

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of In-Line Drip Emitters

bull Provide consistent precipitation rate throughout line

bull Less prone to clogging and damage than micro spray

bull Easy to install

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Filters

At the head At the valve

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Drip Retrofit Systems bull Replace existing pop-ups with

retrofit such as Rainbird R-1800

bull Use subsurface tubing with emitter valves not micro spray and 14rdquospaghetti lines

bull Cover with mulch

Step 4 Design Irrigation

In-line Drip

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Irrigation Plan bull Create an irrigation plan based on your completed planting

plan and hydrozones bull Select a category of irrigation (rotor drip etchellip) bull Prepare a materials list and fill in spaces on your legend

(components and quantity)

Step 4 Design Irrigation

What is a Controller Program

bull A set of instructions stored in the controller

bull Different irrigation schedules bull Irrigation days ndash how often bull Start times ndash at what time bull Water times ndash how long

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Water Efficient Control Equipment bull Smart Controllers bull Rain and ETo Sensors bull Moisture Sensors

Smart Controllers Moisture Sensors

Rain and ETo Sensors

How much water does your landscape need

hellip It depends

Step 4 Design Irrigation

bull Soil Texture bull Precipitation Rate bull Plant Demand

Irrigation Scheduling Internet BeWaterWisecom

Step 4 Design Irrigation

1 Prepare the site

bull Cut down tall weeds bull Remove woody or invasive plants bull (warm season turf) bull Flag sprinkler heads bull Soak the area with water

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

2 Edging Mounding amp Contouring

bull Make room for the mulch Cut lawn 12 inches away from concrete to 3rdquo below concrete level

bull Create mounds with removed sod by facing turf side down or discard removed sod

bull Grade as needed

Manual ldquoGrubbingrdquo Gas Powered

Sod Cutter

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

3 Ensure Irrigation of Trees and Large plants bull Add bubblers or drip irrigation if needed

In-line drip irrigation can be expanded as tree grows Bubbler Head Drip Irrigation

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

4 Plant Large Plants bull 5 gallon and larger

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

5 Add a weed barrier bull NOT weed cloth (except under rock) bull Newspaper or cardboard bull Overlap by 6-8 inches bull Cover all ground except where

there are plants

Paper amp Cardboard Weed Barrier Do NOT use weed cloth

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Notify your neighbors first

Weed Barrier Newspaper amp Cardboard

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

6 Layer bull 1-2rdquo of compost bull 4-5rdquo of Soil Building Mulch (tree trimmerrsquos chipped etc) bull Pull compost and mulch away from plant crowns and trunks

Timing bull Traditional Allow 3 - 5 months

for composting to complete process then plant

bull Fast Plant before completion by digging through layers

Sheet Mulching

(4rdquo+)

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

bull Rule of thumb for coverage 1 13 Cu Yd covers100 sf 4rdquo depth

Know your Turf Type to Effectively Remove

Turf Type Dormant Season

Active Season

Growth form

Seeds Common Types

Kill Method

Cool Season

Winter

Summer

Small tuffs

Dwarf Tall Fescue (common locally) Perennial Ryegrass Annual Ryegrass Blue Grass

Sheet Mulch

Warm Season

Winter Summer

Creeping Stolons

Bermuda grass Zoysia grass St Augustine Grass Kikuyu grass

Solarization or Chemical Followed by Sheet Mulching

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods bull Herbicides

bull Cannot be killed with Chemicals when dormant bull Spray herbicides when actively growing bull Repeat application

bull Non-toxic herbicide products

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods

bull Complete Sod Removal bull Sod goes to landfill

cannot be recycled

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Contouring for Dry Stream

Step 5 Implementation Contouring

Contouring Landscape Fabric First Cobbles Added

Completed

Step 5 Implementation Sequence

Do It Yourself or Professional Contractor What is right for you bull Tradeoff Cost vs Labor + Time bull Option Be the General Contractor yourself Installation or Repair bull California Landscape Contractors Association (CLCA)

httpwwwclcasandiegoorg bull Certified Irrigation Professional wwwIrrigationorg bull Contractors State License Board (CSLB)

httpwwwcslbcagovConsumers bull YouTube Instructional Videos

Step 6 Maintenance Irrigation

Irrigation Maintenance bull Adjust run time for season

bull 1 Winter bull 2 Fall amp Spring bull 3 Summer

bull Check for leaks and fix leaks promptly bull Flush drip systems and check filters to

reduce clogging bull Adjust sprayheads to prevent

overspray on hardscape

Step 6 Maintenance Plants

Plant Maintenance

bull Amend soil with compost and mulch regularly bull Remove weeds bull Monitor plant health bull Minimize the use of

non- organic chemicals bull Start with a hard spray

of water bull Use insecticidal soap

or other non-toxic pest killer

QUESTIONS

Apply for the WaterSmart Landscape Makeover Series

httplandscapemakeoverwatersmartsdorg Presentation Slides at httpwwwwatersmartsdorgprogramswatersmart-landscape-design-homeowners-workshop

  • Slide Number 1
  • San Diego County Water Authority
  • Slide Number 3
  • Slide Number 4
  • Slide Number 5
  • Slide Number 6
  • Slide Number 7
  • Before
  • After
  • Personal Goals
  • Slide Number 11
  • Why Remove Turf
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • WaterSmart Landscapes
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Design Process Overview
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Implementation Overview
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Slide Number 38
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Water Uptake by Plant Roots
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Slide Number 48
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  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Observations
  • Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
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  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Find Your Sunset Western Zone
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Plant Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Anatomy of an Irrigation System
  • Slide Number 131
  • Sprays Low Pressure
  • Sprays High Pressure
  • Slide Number 134
  • Slide Number 135
  • Slide Number 136
  • Slide Number 137
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Page 85: WaterSmart Landscape DESIGN FOR HOMEOWNERS · WaterSmart Landscape . DESIGN FOR HOMEOWNERS . Brought to you by the San Diego County Water Authority . ... Case Study 1. After: Approximately

Explore Design as 2 parts

bull Shaping Spaces bull How will you use the space

bull space arrangement location of major elements bull Design in 3D bull Form follows Function

bull Planting design bull How the space is filled with plants for effective

design

Step 4 Design Functional Design

How will you use your space Is your space an Outdoor Room a Passageway or a Garden

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Outdoor Rooms bull Walls

bull Do NOT need to be solid to create sense of enclosure

bull Floor bull Flagstone DG mulch

or groundcover

bull Ceilings bull can be canopies or arbors

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Passageway bull Way-finding or easy to follow bull Open path for curb appeal bull ldquoPeek-a-viewrdquo for mystery

Step 4 Design Functional Design

View Garden bull Enjoy from a distance bull Treat as a canvas bull Include paths for maintenance amp strolling

Step 4 Design Functional Design

View Garden Borrowed Views

Step 4 Design Functional Design

View Garden Created Views

bull Use an accent feature to create a focal point

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Design in 3D Create vertical dimension with

bull Layered planting

Background 6rsquo+ Middleground 4rsquo+-

Foreground 0-12rdquo

for islands

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function bull How will the space be used

bull What activities will occur there bull Active Uses

cooking eating entertaining sports play pool pets food bull Passive Uses

resting meditation viewing bull Does the current layout ldquoworkrdquo or does it need to

change to be more functional bull Lose the bed lines

bull Donrsquot think of your planting bed as a separate area hellip plan the entire space

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Create a Functional Bubble Plan bull Think

bull How the space could be used NOT how it IS used

bull Will it be an outdoor room garden or pathway

bull Do you want add bull Seating areas bull Pathways through

planting ldquoislandsrdquo bull Meander through your

yardslope with a circular route

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Think outside the box

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Create a Functional Bubble Plan bull Think How the space could be used NOT how it IS used

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Is it an Outdoor Room

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

An Outdoor Room with a dry stream bed

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Is it a Passageway

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Is it a Garden

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape Create a Planting Area Bubble Plan

bull Show basic planting areas bull Locate planting heights of

bull High bull Medium bull Low

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape Complete your Functional Bubble Plan

bull Sketch circulation paths and gathering areas

bull Show planting areas and height Create your Hardscape Plan

bull Check hardscape in place and correct bull Add desired elements

Include bull Hardscape walkways drive walls

patios etc bull Fences and walls bull Elements fountains pots arbors

rocks etc bull Planting areas

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Creating Your Plant Palette bull How to Choose

bull What do you like bull Climate appropriate bull Place appropriate bull Does it fill a design function

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Climate Appropriate Plants Leaves are

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Leathery Small

Silvery Solar tracking

Climate Appropriate Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes Homeownerrsquos Guide and Notebook

bull Mediterranean bull Asian bull Tropical bull Contemporary bull Native bull Shade bull Groundcover options

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Mediterranean

CC BY 20 Karen Roe

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Lavender Rosemary

Olives

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Asian

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Iris douglasiana Dietes African Iris Nandina

Juniperus Juniper

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Tropical

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Lantana Alstroemeria

Strelitzia Bird of Paradise Euphorbia milii Crown of Thorns

Bromeliads

Plumeria

Bougainvillea Geraniums Bird of Paradise

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Contemporary

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Anigozanthos Kangaroo Paw Assorted Succulents

Fire Sticks Kalanchoe thyrisifolia Agave Attenuata

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

California Natives

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Heteromeles arbutifolia Toyon

Romneya coulteri Matilija Poppy

Epilobium California Fushia

Saliva clevelandii Cleveland Sage

A note about Natives hellip WaterSmart Plant Palettes

California Natives bull Adapted for our climate soils bull Provide habitat and attract wildlife

Native plants need

bull Little or no summer water bull Little or no fertilizer bull No pesticides bull Less maintenance

Some native plants are summer deciduous

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Shade Plants for Dry Areas (See Notebook)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Bromeliads Clivia Dianella variegata Schefflera arboricola variegata

Walkable Groundcover Options Dymondia margaretae (Silver Carpet)

Lippia nodiflora (Kurapia)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Flat Green Groundcover Options Fragaria chiloensis (Beach Strawberry)

Achillea millefolium (Yarrow)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Mature Size Plant Research the ldquoFinished Sizerdquo

Agave americana marginata

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Mature Size Plant Pick the right size cultivar for the right place

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Carissa macrocarpa Natal Plum Species lsquoBoxwood Beautyrsquo lsquoGreen Carpetrsquo

8rsquo x 8rsquo 2rsquo x 2rsquo 1rsquo ndash 1 frac12rsquo x 4rsquo

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Growing Conditions Exposure

bull Soil type bull Drainage

Full Shade Full Sun

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Water Requirements Water Use Landscape Coefficient of Landscape Species WUCOLS South Coastal South Inland

Plant Search httpucanredusitesWUCOLSPlant_Search_Instructions

Escondido Rancho Bernardo San Marcos Poway Lakeside Ramona

San Diego Chula Vista Del Mar La Jolla Carlsbad Oceanside Vista El Cajon

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant

WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant

Sunset Western Garden Book Specific Plant Info bull Water usage bull Mature Size bull Cultivars bull Growing conditions

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Find Your Sunset Western Zone Zone 24

bull Mild maritime climate mild winters cool summers rarely freezes

Zone 23 bull Warmer than Zone 24

usually frost-free Zone 21

bull A mix of maritime amp continental influence colder in winter

httpwwwsunsetcomgardenclimate-zonessunset-climate-zone-san-diego-area-00418000067314

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant Sunset Western Garden Book Specific Plant Info bull Water usage bull Mature Size bull Cultivars bull Growing requirements

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Explore Design as 2 parts Physical site design

bull How the space is arranged location of major elements

Planting design and placement bull How the space is filled with plants for effective design

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Putting It Together Size your plants bull Draw at Mature Size to match Bubble Diagram bull Avoid overplanting bull Allow room to grow bull Understand you may

need to edit and thin later

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Putting It Together Hydrozoning bull Group plants with like water needs together

according to irrigation zone bull Do not put water needy plants next to low-water

plants bull Research

bull Water Use Classification of Landscape Species (WUCOLS) rating

bull Plant palettes bull Sunset Western

Step 4 Design Plant Placement

Remember Drawing in Scale Accurate proportion using a standard measurement to represent one foot

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale bull Determine the mature size of the plant bull Use the mature size bull Find appropriate circle

on template

bull Example bull Bush is 3rsquo at maturity bull In 14 scale use 34rdquo

diameter circle

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale bull Pencil in the plants for your space bull At 14rdquo scale = 1rsquo- 0rdquo

bull 3rsquo diameter shrub drawn as 34rdquo diameter circle

bull 12rsquo canopy tree drawn as 3rdquo diameter circle

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Anatomy of an Irrigation System

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Pressure Test bull Use meter on last head on valve

bull Range should be between 25 psi and 40 psi

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Pressure Regulation

At the point of connection (POC) At the head At the valve

Sprays Low Pressure

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Donuts formed by poor coverage

Sprays High Pressure

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Misting

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Overhead or Drip

Choose Overhead Spray for bull Large areas of turf replacement ground cover

(ie dymondia Beach Strawberry etc) bull The existing overhead system has good existing

coverage Choose Drip for bull Small oddly shaped planting areas bull Mixing of plants with differing water requirements in

the same valve area

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of Efficient Overhead Spray bull Simple to retrofit existing spray hardware bull Can match precipitation rate of drip bull Simpler to troubleshoot than drip bull May provide better coverage for groundcover

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of Drip Systems bull Drip is the most efficient

irrigation delivery type

bull Reduces weed growth by targeted water application

bull Prevents runoff and erosion

bull Low precipitation rate

bull No trenching means less digging

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of In-Line Drip Emitters

bull Provide consistent precipitation rate throughout line

bull Less prone to clogging and damage than micro spray

bull Easy to install

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Filters

At the head At the valve

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Drip Retrofit Systems bull Replace existing pop-ups with

retrofit such as Rainbird R-1800

bull Use subsurface tubing with emitter valves not micro spray and 14rdquospaghetti lines

bull Cover with mulch

Step 4 Design Irrigation

In-line Drip

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Irrigation Plan bull Create an irrigation plan based on your completed planting

plan and hydrozones bull Select a category of irrigation (rotor drip etchellip) bull Prepare a materials list and fill in spaces on your legend

(components and quantity)

Step 4 Design Irrigation

What is a Controller Program

bull A set of instructions stored in the controller

bull Different irrigation schedules bull Irrigation days ndash how often bull Start times ndash at what time bull Water times ndash how long

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Water Efficient Control Equipment bull Smart Controllers bull Rain and ETo Sensors bull Moisture Sensors

Smart Controllers Moisture Sensors

Rain and ETo Sensors

How much water does your landscape need

hellip It depends

Step 4 Design Irrigation

bull Soil Texture bull Precipitation Rate bull Plant Demand

Irrigation Scheduling Internet BeWaterWisecom

Step 4 Design Irrigation

1 Prepare the site

bull Cut down tall weeds bull Remove woody or invasive plants bull (warm season turf) bull Flag sprinkler heads bull Soak the area with water

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

2 Edging Mounding amp Contouring

bull Make room for the mulch Cut lawn 12 inches away from concrete to 3rdquo below concrete level

bull Create mounds with removed sod by facing turf side down or discard removed sod

bull Grade as needed

Manual ldquoGrubbingrdquo Gas Powered

Sod Cutter

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

3 Ensure Irrigation of Trees and Large plants bull Add bubblers or drip irrigation if needed

In-line drip irrigation can be expanded as tree grows Bubbler Head Drip Irrigation

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

4 Plant Large Plants bull 5 gallon and larger

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

5 Add a weed barrier bull NOT weed cloth (except under rock) bull Newspaper or cardboard bull Overlap by 6-8 inches bull Cover all ground except where

there are plants

Paper amp Cardboard Weed Barrier Do NOT use weed cloth

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Notify your neighbors first

Weed Barrier Newspaper amp Cardboard

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

6 Layer bull 1-2rdquo of compost bull 4-5rdquo of Soil Building Mulch (tree trimmerrsquos chipped etc) bull Pull compost and mulch away from plant crowns and trunks

Timing bull Traditional Allow 3 - 5 months

for composting to complete process then plant

bull Fast Plant before completion by digging through layers

Sheet Mulching

(4rdquo+)

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

bull Rule of thumb for coverage 1 13 Cu Yd covers100 sf 4rdquo depth

Know your Turf Type to Effectively Remove

Turf Type Dormant Season

Active Season

Growth form

Seeds Common Types

Kill Method

Cool Season

Winter

Summer

Small tuffs

Dwarf Tall Fescue (common locally) Perennial Ryegrass Annual Ryegrass Blue Grass

Sheet Mulch

Warm Season

Winter Summer

Creeping Stolons

Bermuda grass Zoysia grass St Augustine Grass Kikuyu grass

Solarization or Chemical Followed by Sheet Mulching

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods bull Herbicides

bull Cannot be killed with Chemicals when dormant bull Spray herbicides when actively growing bull Repeat application

bull Non-toxic herbicide products

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods

bull Complete Sod Removal bull Sod goes to landfill

cannot be recycled

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Contouring for Dry Stream

Step 5 Implementation Contouring

Contouring Landscape Fabric First Cobbles Added

Completed

Step 5 Implementation Sequence

Do It Yourself or Professional Contractor What is right for you bull Tradeoff Cost vs Labor + Time bull Option Be the General Contractor yourself Installation or Repair bull California Landscape Contractors Association (CLCA)

httpwwwclcasandiegoorg bull Certified Irrigation Professional wwwIrrigationorg bull Contractors State License Board (CSLB)

httpwwwcslbcagovConsumers bull YouTube Instructional Videos

Step 6 Maintenance Irrigation

Irrigation Maintenance bull Adjust run time for season

bull 1 Winter bull 2 Fall amp Spring bull 3 Summer

bull Check for leaks and fix leaks promptly bull Flush drip systems and check filters to

reduce clogging bull Adjust sprayheads to prevent

overspray on hardscape

Step 6 Maintenance Plants

Plant Maintenance

bull Amend soil with compost and mulch regularly bull Remove weeds bull Monitor plant health bull Minimize the use of

non- organic chemicals bull Start with a hard spray

of water bull Use insecticidal soap

or other non-toxic pest killer

QUESTIONS

Apply for the WaterSmart Landscape Makeover Series

httplandscapemakeoverwatersmartsdorg Presentation Slides at httpwwwwatersmartsdorgprogramswatersmart-landscape-design-homeowners-workshop

  • Slide Number 1
  • San Diego County Water Authority
  • Slide Number 3
  • Slide Number 4
  • Slide Number 5
  • Slide Number 6
  • Slide Number 7
  • Before
  • After
  • Personal Goals
  • Slide Number 11
  • Why Remove Turf
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • WaterSmart Landscapes
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Design Process Overview
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Implementation Overview
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Slide Number 38
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Water Uptake by Plant Roots
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Slide Number 48
  • Slide Number 49
  • Slide Number 50
  • Slide Number 51
  • Slide Number 52
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Observations
  • Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
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  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
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  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
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  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Find Your Sunset Western Zone
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Plant Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Anatomy of an Irrigation System
  • Slide Number 131
  • Sprays Low Pressure
  • Sprays High Pressure
  • Slide Number 134
  • Slide Number 135
  • Slide Number 136
  • Slide Number 137
  • Slide Number 138
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How will you use your space Is your space an Outdoor Room a Passageway or a Garden

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Outdoor Rooms bull Walls

bull Do NOT need to be solid to create sense of enclosure

bull Floor bull Flagstone DG mulch

or groundcover

bull Ceilings bull can be canopies or arbors

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Passageway bull Way-finding or easy to follow bull Open path for curb appeal bull ldquoPeek-a-viewrdquo for mystery

Step 4 Design Functional Design

View Garden bull Enjoy from a distance bull Treat as a canvas bull Include paths for maintenance amp strolling

Step 4 Design Functional Design

View Garden Borrowed Views

Step 4 Design Functional Design

View Garden Created Views

bull Use an accent feature to create a focal point

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Design in 3D Create vertical dimension with

bull Layered planting

Background 6rsquo+ Middleground 4rsquo+-

Foreground 0-12rdquo

for islands

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function bull How will the space be used

bull What activities will occur there bull Active Uses

cooking eating entertaining sports play pool pets food bull Passive Uses

resting meditation viewing bull Does the current layout ldquoworkrdquo or does it need to

change to be more functional bull Lose the bed lines

bull Donrsquot think of your planting bed as a separate area hellip plan the entire space

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Create a Functional Bubble Plan bull Think

bull How the space could be used NOT how it IS used

bull Will it be an outdoor room garden or pathway

bull Do you want add bull Seating areas bull Pathways through

planting ldquoislandsrdquo bull Meander through your

yardslope with a circular route

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Think outside the box

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Create a Functional Bubble Plan bull Think How the space could be used NOT how it IS used

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Is it an Outdoor Room

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

An Outdoor Room with a dry stream bed

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Is it a Passageway

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Is it a Garden

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape Create a Planting Area Bubble Plan

bull Show basic planting areas bull Locate planting heights of

bull High bull Medium bull Low

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape Complete your Functional Bubble Plan

bull Sketch circulation paths and gathering areas

bull Show planting areas and height Create your Hardscape Plan

bull Check hardscape in place and correct bull Add desired elements

Include bull Hardscape walkways drive walls

patios etc bull Fences and walls bull Elements fountains pots arbors

rocks etc bull Planting areas

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Creating Your Plant Palette bull How to Choose

bull What do you like bull Climate appropriate bull Place appropriate bull Does it fill a design function

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Climate Appropriate Plants Leaves are

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Leathery Small

Silvery Solar tracking

Climate Appropriate Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes Homeownerrsquos Guide and Notebook

bull Mediterranean bull Asian bull Tropical bull Contemporary bull Native bull Shade bull Groundcover options

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Mediterranean

CC BY 20 Karen Roe

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Lavender Rosemary

Olives

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Asian

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Iris douglasiana Dietes African Iris Nandina

Juniperus Juniper

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Tropical

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Lantana Alstroemeria

Strelitzia Bird of Paradise Euphorbia milii Crown of Thorns

Bromeliads

Plumeria

Bougainvillea Geraniums Bird of Paradise

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Contemporary

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Anigozanthos Kangaroo Paw Assorted Succulents

Fire Sticks Kalanchoe thyrisifolia Agave Attenuata

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

California Natives

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Heteromeles arbutifolia Toyon

Romneya coulteri Matilija Poppy

Epilobium California Fushia

Saliva clevelandii Cleveland Sage

A note about Natives hellip WaterSmart Plant Palettes

California Natives bull Adapted for our climate soils bull Provide habitat and attract wildlife

Native plants need

bull Little or no summer water bull Little or no fertilizer bull No pesticides bull Less maintenance

Some native plants are summer deciduous

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Shade Plants for Dry Areas (See Notebook)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Bromeliads Clivia Dianella variegata Schefflera arboricola variegata

Walkable Groundcover Options Dymondia margaretae (Silver Carpet)

Lippia nodiflora (Kurapia)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Flat Green Groundcover Options Fragaria chiloensis (Beach Strawberry)

Achillea millefolium (Yarrow)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Mature Size Plant Research the ldquoFinished Sizerdquo

Agave americana marginata

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Mature Size Plant Pick the right size cultivar for the right place

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Carissa macrocarpa Natal Plum Species lsquoBoxwood Beautyrsquo lsquoGreen Carpetrsquo

8rsquo x 8rsquo 2rsquo x 2rsquo 1rsquo ndash 1 frac12rsquo x 4rsquo

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Growing Conditions Exposure

bull Soil type bull Drainage

Full Shade Full Sun

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Water Requirements Water Use Landscape Coefficient of Landscape Species WUCOLS South Coastal South Inland

Plant Search httpucanredusitesWUCOLSPlant_Search_Instructions

Escondido Rancho Bernardo San Marcos Poway Lakeside Ramona

San Diego Chula Vista Del Mar La Jolla Carlsbad Oceanside Vista El Cajon

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant

WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant

Sunset Western Garden Book Specific Plant Info bull Water usage bull Mature Size bull Cultivars bull Growing conditions

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Find Your Sunset Western Zone Zone 24

bull Mild maritime climate mild winters cool summers rarely freezes

Zone 23 bull Warmer than Zone 24

usually frost-free Zone 21

bull A mix of maritime amp continental influence colder in winter

httpwwwsunsetcomgardenclimate-zonessunset-climate-zone-san-diego-area-00418000067314

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant Sunset Western Garden Book Specific Plant Info bull Water usage bull Mature Size bull Cultivars bull Growing requirements

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Explore Design as 2 parts Physical site design

bull How the space is arranged location of major elements

Planting design and placement bull How the space is filled with plants for effective design

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Putting It Together Size your plants bull Draw at Mature Size to match Bubble Diagram bull Avoid overplanting bull Allow room to grow bull Understand you may

need to edit and thin later

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Putting It Together Hydrozoning bull Group plants with like water needs together

according to irrigation zone bull Do not put water needy plants next to low-water

plants bull Research

bull Water Use Classification of Landscape Species (WUCOLS) rating

bull Plant palettes bull Sunset Western

Step 4 Design Plant Placement

Remember Drawing in Scale Accurate proportion using a standard measurement to represent one foot

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale bull Determine the mature size of the plant bull Use the mature size bull Find appropriate circle

on template

bull Example bull Bush is 3rsquo at maturity bull In 14 scale use 34rdquo

diameter circle

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale bull Pencil in the plants for your space bull At 14rdquo scale = 1rsquo- 0rdquo

bull 3rsquo diameter shrub drawn as 34rdquo diameter circle

bull 12rsquo canopy tree drawn as 3rdquo diameter circle

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Anatomy of an Irrigation System

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Pressure Test bull Use meter on last head on valve

bull Range should be between 25 psi and 40 psi

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Pressure Regulation

At the point of connection (POC) At the head At the valve

Sprays Low Pressure

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Donuts formed by poor coverage

Sprays High Pressure

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Misting

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Overhead or Drip

Choose Overhead Spray for bull Large areas of turf replacement ground cover

(ie dymondia Beach Strawberry etc) bull The existing overhead system has good existing

coverage Choose Drip for bull Small oddly shaped planting areas bull Mixing of plants with differing water requirements in

the same valve area

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of Efficient Overhead Spray bull Simple to retrofit existing spray hardware bull Can match precipitation rate of drip bull Simpler to troubleshoot than drip bull May provide better coverage for groundcover

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of Drip Systems bull Drip is the most efficient

irrigation delivery type

bull Reduces weed growth by targeted water application

bull Prevents runoff and erosion

bull Low precipitation rate

bull No trenching means less digging

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of In-Line Drip Emitters

bull Provide consistent precipitation rate throughout line

bull Less prone to clogging and damage than micro spray

bull Easy to install

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Filters

At the head At the valve

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Drip Retrofit Systems bull Replace existing pop-ups with

retrofit such as Rainbird R-1800

bull Use subsurface tubing with emitter valves not micro spray and 14rdquospaghetti lines

bull Cover with mulch

Step 4 Design Irrigation

In-line Drip

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Irrigation Plan bull Create an irrigation plan based on your completed planting

plan and hydrozones bull Select a category of irrigation (rotor drip etchellip) bull Prepare a materials list and fill in spaces on your legend

(components and quantity)

Step 4 Design Irrigation

What is a Controller Program

bull A set of instructions stored in the controller

bull Different irrigation schedules bull Irrigation days ndash how often bull Start times ndash at what time bull Water times ndash how long

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Water Efficient Control Equipment bull Smart Controllers bull Rain and ETo Sensors bull Moisture Sensors

Smart Controllers Moisture Sensors

Rain and ETo Sensors

How much water does your landscape need

hellip It depends

Step 4 Design Irrigation

bull Soil Texture bull Precipitation Rate bull Plant Demand

Irrigation Scheduling Internet BeWaterWisecom

Step 4 Design Irrigation

1 Prepare the site

bull Cut down tall weeds bull Remove woody or invasive plants bull (warm season turf) bull Flag sprinkler heads bull Soak the area with water

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

2 Edging Mounding amp Contouring

bull Make room for the mulch Cut lawn 12 inches away from concrete to 3rdquo below concrete level

bull Create mounds with removed sod by facing turf side down or discard removed sod

bull Grade as needed

Manual ldquoGrubbingrdquo Gas Powered

Sod Cutter

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

3 Ensure Irrigation of Trees and Large plants bull Add bubblers or drip irrigation if needed

In-line drip irrigation can be expanded as tree grows Bubbler Head Drip Irrigation

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

4 Plant Large Plants bull 5 gallon and larger

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

5 Add a weed barrier bull NOT weed cloth (except under rock) bull Newspaper or cardboard bull Overlap by 6-8 inches bull Cover all ground except where

there are plants

Paper amp Cardboard Weed Barrier Do NOT use weed cloth

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Notify your neighbors first

Weed Barrier Newspaper amp Cardboard

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

6 Layer bull 1-2rdquo of compost bull 4-5rdquo of Soil Building Mulch (tree trimmerrsquos chipped etc) bull Pull compost and mulch away from plant crowns and trunks

Timing bull Traditional Allow 3 - 5 months

for composting to complete process then plant

bull Fast Plant before completion by digging through layers

Sheet Mulching

(4rdquo+)

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

bull Rule of thumb for coverage 1 13 Cu Yd covers100 sf 4rdquo depth

Know your Turf Type to Effectively Remove

Turf Type Dormant Season

Active Season

Growth form

Seeds Common Types

Kill Method

Cool Season

Winter

Summer

Small tuffs

Dwarf Tall Fescue (common locally) Perennial Ryegrass Annual Ryegrass Blue Grass

Sheet Mulch

Warm Season

Winter Summer

Creeping Stolons

Bermuda grass Zoysia grass St Augustine Grass Kikuyu grass

Solarization or Chemical Followed by Sheet Mulching

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods bull Herbicides

bull Cannot be killed with Chemicals when dormant bull Spray herbicides when actively growing bull Repeat application

bull Non-toxic herbicide products

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods

bull Complete Sod Removal bull Sod goes to landfill

cannot be recycled

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Contouring for Dry Stream

Step 5 Implementation Contouring

Contouring Landscape Fabric First Cobbles Added

Completed

Step 5 Implementation Sequence

Do It Yourself or Professional Contractor What is right for you bull Tradeoff Cost vs Labor + Time bull Option Be the General Contractor yourself Installation or Repair bull California Landscape Contractors Association (CLCA)

httpwwwclcasandiegoorg bull Certified Irrigation Professional wwwIrrigationorg bull Contractors State License Board (CSLB)

httpwwwcslbcagovConsumers bull YouTube Instructional Videos

Step 6 Maintenance Irrigation

Irrigation Maintenance bull Adjust run time for season

bull 1 Winter bull 2 Fall amp Spring bull 3 Summer

bull Check for leaks and fix leaks promptly bull Flush drip systems and check filters to

reduce clogging bull Adjust sprayheads to prevent

overspray on hardscape

Step 6 Maintenance Plants

Plant Maintenance

bull Amend soil with compost and mulch regularly bull Remove weeds bull Monitor plant health bull Minimize the use of

non- organic chemicals bull Start with a hard spray

of water bull Use insecticidal soap

or other non-toxic pest killer

QUESTIONS

Apply for the WaterSmart Landscape Makeover Series

httplandscapemakeoverwatersmartsdorg Presentation Slides at httpwwwwatersmartsdorgprogramswatersmart-landscape-design-homeowners-workshop

  • Slide Number 1
  • San Diego County Water Authority
  • Slide Number 3
  • Slide Number 4
  • Slide Number 5
  • Slide Number 6
  • Slide Number 7
  • Before
  • After
  • Personal Goals
  • Slide Number 11
  • Why Remove Turf
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • WaterSmart Landscapes
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Design Process Overview
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Implementation Overview
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Slide Number 38
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Water Uptake by Plant Roots
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Slide Number 48
  • Slide Number 49
  • Slide Number 50
  • Slide Number 51
  • Slide Number 52
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Observations
  • Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Find Your Sunset Western Zone
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Plant Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Anatomy of an Irrigation System
  • Slide Number 131
  • Sprays Low Pressure
  • Sprays High Pressure
  • Slide Number 134
  • Slide Number 135
  • Slide Number 136
  • Slide Number 137
  • Slide Number 138
  • Slide Number 139
  • Slide Number 140
  • Slide Number 141
  • Slide Number 142
  • Slide Number 143
  • Slide Number 144
  • Slide Number 145
  • Slide Number 146
  • Slide Number 147
  • Slide Number 148
  • Slide Number 149
  • Slide Number 150
  • Slide Number 151
  • Slide Number 152
  • Slide Number 153
  • Slide Number 154
  • Slide Number 155
  • Slide Number 156
  • Slide Number 157
  • Slide Number 158
  • Slide Number 159
  • Slide Number 160
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Outdoor Rooms bull Walls

bull Do NOT need to be solid to create sense of enclosure

bull Floor bull Flagstone DG mulch

or groundcover

bull Ceilings bull can be canopies or arbors

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Passageway bull Way-finding or easy to follow bull Open path for curb appeal bull ldquoPeek-a-viewrdquo for mystery

Step 4 Design Functional Design

View Garden bull Enjoy from a distance bull Treat as a canvas bull Include paths for maintenance amp strolling

Step 4 Design Functional Design

View Garden Borrowed Views

Step 4 Design Functional Design

View Garden Created Views

bull Use an accent feature to create a focal point

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Design in 3D Create vertical dimension with

bull Layered planting

Background 6rsquo+ Middleground 4rsquo+-

Foreground 0-12rdquo

for islands

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function bull How will the space be used

bull What activities will occur there bull Active Uses

cooking eating entertaining sports play pool pets food bull Passive Uses

resting meditation viewing bull Does the current layout ldquoworkrdquo or does it need to

change to be more functional bull Lose the bed lines

bull Donrsquot think of your planting bed as a separate area hellip plan the entire space

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Create a Functional Bubble Plan bull Think

bull How the space could be used NOT how it IS used

bull Will it be an outdoor room garden or pathway

bull Do you want add bull Seating areas bull Pathways through

planting ldquoislandsrdquo bull Meander through your

yardslope with a circular route

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Think outside the box

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Create a Functional Bubble Plan bull Think How the space could be used NOT how it IS used

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Is it an Outdoor Room

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

An Outdoor Room with a dry stream bed

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Is it a Passageway

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Is it a Garden

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape Create a Planting Area Bubble Plan

bull Show basic planting areas bull Locate planting heights of

bull High bull Medium bull Low

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape Complete your Functional Bubble Plan

bull Sketch circulation paths and gathering areas

bull Show planting areas and height Create your Hardscape Plan

bull Check hardscape in place and correct bull Add desired elements

Include bull Hardscape walkways drive walls

patios etc bull Fences and walls bull Elements fountains pots arbors

rocks etc bull Planting areas

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Creating Your Plant Palette bull How to Choose

bull What do you like bull Climate appropriate bull Place appropriate bull Does it fill a design function

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Climate Appropriate Plants Leaves are

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Leathery Small

Silvery Solar tracking

Climate Appropriate Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes Homeownerrsquos Guide and Notebook

bull Mediterranean bull Asian bull Tropical bull Contemporary bull Native bull Shade bull Groundcover options

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Mediterranean

CC BY 20 Karen Roe

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Lavender Rosemary

Olives

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Asian

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Iris douglasiana Dietes African Iris Nandina

Juniperus Juniper

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Tropical

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Lantana Alstroemeria

Strelitzia Bird of Paradise Euphorbia milii Crown of Thorns

Bromeliads

Plumeria

Bougainvillea Geraniums Bird of Paradise

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Contemporary

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Anigozanthos Kangaroo Paw Assorted Succulents

Fire Sticks Kalanchoe thyrisifolia Agave Attenuata

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

California Natives

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Heteromeles arbutifolia Toyon

Romneya coulteri Matilija Poppy

Epilobium California Fushia

Saliva clevelandii Cleveland Sage

A note about Natives hellip WaterSmart Plant Palettes

California Natives bull Adapted for our climate soils bull Provide habitat and attract wildlife

Native plants need

bull Little or no summer water bull Little or no fertilizer bull No pesticides bull Less maintenance

Some native plants are summer deciduous

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Shade Plants for Dry Areas (See Notebook)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Bromeliads Clivia Dianella variegata Schefflera arboricola variegata

Walkable Groundcover Options Dymondia margaretae (Silver Carpet)

Lippia nodiflora (Kurapia)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Flat Green Groundcover Options Fragaria chiloensis (Beach Strawberry)

Achillea millefolium (Yarrow)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Mature Size Plant Research the ldquoFinished Sizerdquo

Agave americana marginata

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Mature Size Plant Pick the right size cultivar for the right place

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Carissa macrocarpa Natal Plum Species lsquoBoxwood Beautyrsquo lsquoGreen Carpetrsquo

8rsquo x 8rsquo 2rsquo x 2rsquo 1rsquo ndash 1 frac12rsquo x 4rsquo

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Growing Conditions Exposure

bull Soil type bull Drainage

Full Shade Full Sun

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Water Requirements Water Use Landscape Coefficient of Landscape Species WUCOLS South Coastal South Inland

Plant Search httpucanredusitesWUCOLSPlant_Search_Instructions

Escondido Rancho Bernardo San Marcos Poway Lakeside Ramona

San Diego Chula Vista Del Mar La Jolla Carlsbad Oceanside Vista El Cajon

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant

WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant

Sunset Western Garden Book Specific Plant Info bull Water usage bull Mature Size bull Cultivars bull Growing conditions

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Find Your Sunset Western Zone Zone 24

bull Mild maritime climate mild winters cool summers rarely freezes

Zone 23 bull Warmer than Zone 24

usually frost-free Zone 21

bull A mix of maritime amp continental influence colder in winter

httpwwwsunsetcomgardenclimate-zonessunset-climate-zone-san-diego-area-00418000067314

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant Sunset Western Garden Book Specific Plant Info bull Water usage bull Mature Size bull Cultivars bull Growing requirements

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Explore Design as 2 parts Physical site design

bull How the space is arranged location of major elements

Planting design and placement bull How the space is filled with plants for effective design

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Putting It Together Size your plants bull Draw at Mature Size to match Bubble Diagram bull Avoid overplanting bull Allow room to grow bull Understand you may

need to edit and thin later

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Putting It Together Hydrozoning bull Group plants with like water needs together

according to irrigation zone bull Do not put water needy plants next to low-water

plants bull Research

bull Water Use Classification of Landscape Species (WUCOLS) rating

bull Plant palettes bull Sunset Western

Step 4 Design Plant Placement

Remember Drawing in Scale Accurate proportion using a standard measurement to represent one foot

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale bull Determine the mature size of the plant bull Use the mature size bull Find appropriate circle

on template

bull Example bull Bush is 3rsquo at maturity bull In 14 scale use 34rdquo

diameter circle

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale bull Pencil in the plants for your space bull At 14rdquo scale = 1rsquo- 0rdquo

bull 3rsquo diameter shrub drawn as 34rdquo diameter circle

bull 12rsquo canopy tree drawn as 3rdquo diameter circle

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Anatomy of an Irrigation System

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Pressure Test bull Use meter on last head on valve

bull Range should be between 25 psi and 40 psi

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Pressure Regulation

At the point of connection (POC) At the head At the valve

Sprays Low Pressure

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Donuts formed by poor coverage

Sprays High Pressure

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Misting

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Overhead or Drip

Choose Overhead Spray for bull Large areas of turf replacement ground cover

(ie dymondia Beach Strawberry etc) bull The existing overhead system has good existing

coverage Choose Drip for bull Small oddly shaped planting areas bull Mixing of plants with differing water requirements in

the same valve area

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of Efficient Overhead Spray bull Simple to retrofit existing spray hardware bull Can match precipitation rate of drip bull Simpler to troubleshoot than drip bull May provide better coverage for groundcover

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of Drip Systems bull Drip is the most efficient

irrigation delivery type

bull Reduces weed growth by targeted water application

bull Prevents runoff and erosion

bull Low precipitation rate

bull No trenching means less digging

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of In-Line Drip Emitters

bull Provide consistent precipitation rate throughout line

bull Less prone to clogging and damage than micro spray

bull Easy to install

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Filters

At the head At the valve

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Drip Retrofit Systems bull Replace existing pop-ups with

retrofit such as Rainbird R-1800

bull Use subsurface tubing with emitter valves not micro spray and 14rdquospaghetti lines

bull Cover with mulch

Step 4 Design Irrigation

In-line Drip

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Irrigation Plan bull Create an irrigation plan based on your completed planting

plan and hydrozones bull Select a category of irrigation (rotor drip etchellip) bull Prepare a materials list and fill in spaces on your legend

(components and quantity)

Step 4 Design Irrigation

What is a Controller Program

bull A set of instructions stored in the controller

bull Different irrigation schedules bull Irrigation days ndash how often bull Start times ndash at what time bull Water times ndash how long

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Water Efficient Control Equipment bull Smart Controllers bull Rain and ETo Sensors bull Moisture Sensors

Smart Controllers Moisture Sensors

Rain and ETo Sensors

How much water does your landscape need

hellip It depends

Step 4 Design Irrigation

bull Soil Texture bull Precipitation Rate bull Plant Demand

Irrigation Scheduling Internet BeWaterWisecom

Step 4 Design Irrigation

1 Prepare the site

bull Cut down tall weeds bull Remove woody or invasive plants bull (warm season turf) bull Flag sprinkler heads bull Soak the area with water

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

2 Edging Mounding amp Contouring

bull Make room for the mulch Cut lawn 12 inches away from concrete to 3rdquo below concrete level

bull Create mounds with removed sod by facing turf side down or discard removed sod

bull Grade as needed

Manual ldquoGrubbingrdquo Gas Powered

Sod Cutter

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

3 Ensure Irrigation of Trees and Large plants bull Add bubblers or drip irrigation if needed

In-line drip irrigation can be expanded as tree grows Bubbler Head Drip Irrigation

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

4 Plant Large Plants bull 5 gallon and larger

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

5 Add a weed barrier bull NOT weed cloth (except under rock) bull Newspaper or cardboard bull Overlap by 6-8 inches bull Cover all ground except where

there are plants

Paper amp Cardboard Weed Barrier Do NOT use weed cloth

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Notify your neighbors first

Weed Barrier Newspaper amp Cardboard

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

6 Layer bull 1-2rdquo of compost bull 4-5rdquo of Soil Building Mulch (tree trimmerrsquos chipped etc) bull Pull compost and mulch away from plant crowns and trunks

Timing bull Traditional Allow 3 - 5 months

for composting to complete process then plant

bull Fast Plant before completion by digging through layers

Sheet Mulching

(4rdquo+)

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

bull Rule of thumb for coverage 1 13 Cu Yd covers100 sf 4rdquo depth

Know your Turf Type to Effectively Remove

Turf Type Dormant Season

Active Season

Growth form

Seeds Common Types

Kill Method

Cool Season

Winter

Summer

Small tuffs

Dwarf Tall Fescue (common locally) Perennial Ryegrass Annual Ryegrass Blue Grass

Sheet Mulch

Warm Season

Winter Summer

Creeping Stolons

Bermuda grass Zoysia grass St Augustine Grass Kikuyu grass

Solarization or Chemical Followed by Sheet Mulching

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods bull Herbicides

bull Cannot be killed with Chemicals when dormant bull Spray herbicides when actively growing bull Repeat application

bull Non-toxic herbicide products

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods

bull Complete Sod Removal bull Sod goes to landfill

cannot be recycled

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Contouring for Dry Stream

Step 5 Implementation Contouring

Contouring Landscape Fabric First Cobbles Added

Completed

Step 5 Implementation Sequence

Do It Yourself or Professional Contractor What is right for you bull Tradeoff Cost vs Labor + Time bull Option Be the General Contractor yourself Installation or Repair bull California Landscape Contractors Association (CLCA)

httpwwwclcasandiegoorg bull Certified Irrigation Professional wwwIrrigationorg bull Contractors State License Board (CSLB)

httpwwwcslbcagovConsumers bull YouTube Instructional Videos

Step 6 Maintenance Irrigation

Irrigation Maintenance bull Adjust run time for season

bull 1 Winter bull 2 Fall amp Spring bull 3 Summer

bull Check for leaks and fix leaks promptly bull Flush drip systems and check filters to

reduce clogging bull Adjust sprayheads to prevent

overspray on hardscape

Step 6 Maintenance Plants

Plant Maintenance

bull Amend soil with compost and mulch regularly bull Remove weeds bull Monitor plant health bull Minimize the use of

non- organic chemicals bull Start with a hard spray

of water bull Use insecticidal soap

or other non-toxic pest killer

QUESTIONS

Apply for the WaterSmart Landscape Makeover Series

httplandscapemakeoverwatersmartsdorg Presentation Slides at httpwwwwatersmartsdorgprogramswatersmart-landscape-design-homeowners-workshop

  • Slide Number 1
  • San Diego County Water Authority
  • Slide Number 3
  • Slide Number 4
  • Slide Number 5
  • Slide Number 6
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  • Before
  • After
  • Personal Goals
  • Slide Number 11
  • Why Remove Turf
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • WaterSmart Landscapes
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Design Process Overview
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Implementation Overview
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Slide Number 38
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Water Uptake by Plant Roots
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Slide Number 48
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  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
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  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Observations
  • Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
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  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
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  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Find Your Sunset Western Zone
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Plant Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Anatomy of an Irrigation System
  • Slide Number 131
  • Sprays Low Pressure
  • Sprays High Pressure
  • Slide Number 134
  • Slide Number 135
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Page 88: WaterSmart Landscape DESIGN FOR HOMEOWNERS · WaterSmart Landscape . DESIGN FOR HOMEOWNERS . Brought to you by the San Diego County Water Authority . ... Case Study 1. After: Approximately

Passageway bull Way-finding or easy to follow bull Open path for curb appeal bull ldquoPeek-a-viewrdquo for mystery

Step 4 Design Functional Design

View Garden bull Enjoy from a distance bull Treat as a canvas bull Include paths for maintenance amp strolling

Step 4 Design Functional Design

View Garden Borrowed Views

Step 4 Design Functional Design

View Garden Created Views

bull Use an accent feature to create a focal point

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Design in 3D Create vertical dimension with

bull Layered planting

Background 6rsquo+ Middleground 4rsquo+-

Foreground 0-12rdquo

for islands

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function bull How will the space be used

bull What activities will occur there bull Active Uses

cooking eating entertaining sports play pool pets food bull Passive Uses

resting meditation viewing bull Does the current layout ldquoworkrdquo or does it need to

change to be more functional bull Lose the bed lines

bull Donrsquot think of your planting bed as a separate area hellip plan the entire space

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Create a Functional Bubble Plan bull Think

bull How the space could be used NOT how it IS used

bull Will it be an outdoor room garden or pathway

bull Do you want add bull Seating areas bull Pathways through

planting ldquoislandsrdquo bull Meander through your

yardslope with a circular route

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Think outside the box

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Create a Functional Bubble Plan bull Think How the space could be used NOT how it IS used

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Is it an Outdoor Room

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

An Outdoor Room with a dry stream bed

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Is it a Passageway

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Is it a Garden

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape Create a Planting Area Bubble Plan

bull Show basic planting areas bull Locate planting heights of

bull High bull Medium bull Low

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape Complete your Functional Bubble Plan

bull Sketch circulation paths and gathering areas

bull Show planting areas and height Create your Hardscape Plan

bull Check hardscape in place and correct bull Add desired elements

Include bull Hardscape walkways drive walls

patios etc bull Fences and walls bull Elements fountains pots arbors

rocks etc bull Planting areas

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Creating Your Plant Palette bull How to Choose

bull What do you like bull Climate appropriate bull Place appropriate bull Does it fill a design function

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Climate Appropriate Plants Leaves are

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Leathery Small

Silvery Solar tracking

Climate Appropriate Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes Homeownerrsquos Guide and Notebook

bull Mediterranean bull Asian bull Tropical bull Contemporary bull Native bull Shade bull Groundcover options

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Mediterranean

CC BY 20 Karen Roe

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Lavender Rosemary

Olives

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Asian

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Iris douglasiana Dietes African Iris Nandina

Juniperus Juniper

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Tropical

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Lantana Alstroemeria

Strelitzia Bird of Paradise Euphorbia milii Crown of Thorns

Bromeliads

Plumeria

Bougainvillea Geraniums Bird of Paradise

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Contemporary

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Anigozanthos Kangaroo Paw Assorted Succulents

Fire Sticks Kalanchoe thyrisifolia Agave Attenuata

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

California Natives

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Heteromeles arbutifolia Toyon

Romneya coulteri Matilija Poppy

Epilobium California Fushia

Saliva clevelandii Cleveland Sage

A note about Natives hellip WaterSmart Plant Palettes

California Natives bull Adapted for our climate soils bull Provide habitat and attract wildlife

Native plants need

bull Little or no summer water bull Little or no fertilizer bull No pesticides bull Less maintenance

Some native plants are summer deciduous

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Shade Plants for Dry Areas (See Notebook)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Bromeliads Clivia Dianella variegata Schefflera arboricola variegata

Walkable Groundcover Options Dymondia margaretae (Silver Carpet)

Lippia nodiflora (Kurapia)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Flat Green Groundcover Options Fragaria chiloensis (Beach Strawberry)

Achillea millefolium (Yarrow)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Mature Size Plant Research the ldquoFinished Sizerdquo

Agave americana marginata

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Mature Size Plant Pick the right size cultivar for the right place

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Carissa macrocarpa Natal Plum Species lsquoBoxwood Beautyrsquo lsquoGreen Carpetrsquo

8rsquo x 8rsquo 2rsquo x 2rsquo 1rsquo ndash 1 frac12rsquo x 4rsquo

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Growing Conditions Exposure

bull Soil type bull Drainage

Full Shade Full Sun

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Water Requirements Water Use Landscape Coefficient of Landscape Species WUCOLS South Coastal South Inland

Plant Search httpucanredusitesWUCOLSPlant_Search_Instructions

Escondido Rancho Bernardo San Marcos Poway Lakeside Ramona

San Diego Chula Vista Del Mar La Jolla Carlsbad Oceanside Vista El Cajon

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant

WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant

Sunset Western Garden Book Specific Plant Info bull Water usage bull Mature Size bull Cultivars bull Growing conditions

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Find Your Sunset Western Zone Zone 24

bull Mild maritime climate mild winters cool summers rarely freezes

Zone 23 bull Warmer than Zone 24

usually frost-free Zone 21

bull A mix of maritime amp continental influence colder in winter

httpwwwsunsetcomgardenclimate-zonessunset-climate-zone-san-diego-area-00418000067314

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant Sunset Western Garden Book Specific Plant Info bull Water usage bull Mature Size bull Cultivars bull Growing requirements

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Explore Design as 2 parts Physical site design

bull How the space is arranged location of major elements

Planting design and placement bull How the space is filled with plants for effective design

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Putting It Together Size your plants bull Draw at Mature Size to match Bubble Diagram bull Avoid overplanting bull Allow room to grow bull Understand you may

need to edit and thin later

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Putting It Together Hydrozoning bull Group plants with like water needs together

according to irrigation zone bull Do not put water needy plants next to low-water

plants bull Research

bull Water Use Classification of Landscape Species (WUCOLS) rating

bull Plant palettes bull Sunset Western

Step 4 Design Plant Placement

Remember Drawing in Scale Accurate proportion using a standard measurement to represent one foot

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale bull Determine the mature size of the plant bull Use the mature size bull Find appropriate circle

on template

bull Example bull Bush is 3rsquo at maturity bull In 14 scale use 34rdquo

diameter circle

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale bull Pencil in the plants for your space bull At 14rdquo scale = 1rsquo- 0rdquo

bull 3rsquo diameter shrub drawn as 34rdquo diameter circle

bull 12rsquo canopy tree drawn as 3rdquo diameter circle

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Anatomy of an Irrigation System

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Pressure Test bull Use meter on last head on valve

bull Range should be between 25 psi and 40 psi

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Pressure Regulation

At the point of connection (POC) At the head At the valve

Sprays Low Pressure

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Donuts formed by poor coverage

Sprays High Pressure

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Misting

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Overhead or Drip

Choose Overhead Spray for bull Large areas of turf replacement ground cover

(ie dymondia Beach Strawberry etc) bull The existing overhead system has good existing

coverage Choose Drip for bull Small oddly shaped planting areas bull Mixing of plants with differing water requirements in

the same valve area

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of Efficient Overhead Spray bull Simple to retrofit existing spray hardware bull Can match precipitation rate of drip bull Simpler to troubleshoot than drip bull May provide better coverage for groundcover

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of Drip Systems bull Drip is the most efficient

irrigation delivery type

bull Reduces weed growth by targeted water application

bull Prevents runoff and erosion

bull Low precipitation rate

bull No trenching means less digging

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of In-Line Drip Emitters

bull Provide consistent precipitation rate throughout line

bull Less prone to clogging and damage than micro spray

bull Easy to install

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Filters

At the head At the valve

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Drip Retrofit Systems bull Replace existing pop-ups with

retrofit such as Rainbird R-1800

bull Use subsurface tubing with emitter valves not micro spray and 14rdquospaghetti lines

bull Cover with mulch

Step 4 Design Irrigation

In-line Drip

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Irrigation Plan bull Create an irrigation plan based on your completed planting

plan and hydrozones bull Select a category of irrigation (rotor drip etchellip) bull Prepare a materials list and fill in spaces on your legend

(components and quantity)

Step 4 Design Irrigation

What is a Controller Program

bull A set of instructions stored in the controller

bull Different irrigation schedules bull Irrigation days ndash how often bull Start times ndash at what time bull Water times ndash how long

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Water Efficient Control Equipment bull Smart Controllers bull Rain and ETo Sensors bull Moisture Sensors

Smart Controllers Moisture Sensors

Rain and ETo Sensors

How much water does your landscape need

hellip It depends

Step 4 Design Irrigation

bull Soil Texture bull Precipitation Rate bull Plant Demand

Irrigation Scheduling Internet BeWaterWisecom

Step 4 Design Irrigation

1 Prepare the site

bull Cut down tall weeds bull Remove woody or invasive plants bull (warm season turf) bull Flag sprinkler heads bull Soak the area with water

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

2 Edging Mounding amp Contouring

bull Make room for the mulch Cut lawn 12 inches away from concrete to 3rdquo below concrete level

bull Create mounds with removed sod by facing turf side down or discard removed sod

bull Grade as needed

Manual ldquoGrubbingrdquo Gas Powered

Sod Cutter

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

3 Ensure Irrigation of Trees and Large plants bull Add bubblers or drip irrigation if needed

In-line drip irrigation can be expanded as tree grows Bubbler Head Drip Irrigation

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

4 Plant Large Plants bull 5 gallon and larger

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

5 Add a weed barrier bull NOT weed cloth (except under rock) bull Newspaper or cardboard bull Overlap by 6-8 inches bull Cover all ground except where

there are plants

Paper amp Cardboard Weed Barrier Do NOT use weed cloth

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Notify your neighbors first

Weed Barrier Newspaper amp Cardboard

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

6 Layer bull 1-2rdquo of compost bull 4-5rdquo of Soil Building Mulch (tree trimmerrsquos chipped etc) bull Pull compost and mulch away from plant crowns and trunks

Timing bull Traditional Allow 3 - 5 months

for composting to complete process then plant

bull Fast Plant before completion by digging through layers

Sheet Mulching

(4rdquo+)

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

bull Rule of thumb for coverage 1 13 Cu Yd covers100 sf 4rdquo depth

Know your Turf Type to Effectively Remove

Turf Type Dormant Season

Active Season

Growth form

Seeds Common Types

Kill Method

Cool Season

Winter

Summer

Small tuffs

Dwarf Tall Fescue (common locally) Perennial Ryegrass Annual Ryegrass Blue Grass

Sheet Mulch

Warm Season

Winter Summer

Creeping Stolons

Bermuda grass Zoysia grass St Augustine Grass Kikuyu grass

Solarization or Chemical Followed by Sheet Mulching

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods bull Herbicides

bull Cannot be killed with Chemicals when dormant bull Spray herbicides when actively growing bull Repeat application

bull Non-toxic herbicide products

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods

bull Complete Sod Removal bull Sod goes to landfill

cannot be recycled

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Contouring for Dry Stream

Step 5 Implementation Contouring

Contouring Landscape Fabric First Cobbles Added

Completed

Step 5 Implementation Sequence

Do It Yourself or Professional Contractor What is right for you bull Tradeoff Cost vs Labor + Time bull Option Be the General Contractor yourself Installation or Repair bull California Landscape Contractors Association (CLCA)

httpwwwclcasandiegoorg bull Certified Irrigation Professional wwwIrrigationorg bull Contractors State License Board (CSLB)

httpwwwcslbcagovConsumers bull YouTube Instructional Videos

Step 6 Maintenance Irrigation

Irrigation Maintenance bull Adjust run time for season

bull 1 Winter bull 2 Fall amp Spring bull 3 Summer

bull Check for leaks and fix leaks promptly bull Flush drip systems and check filters to

reduce clogging bull Adjust sprayheads to prevent

overspray on hardscape

Step 6 Maintenance Plants

Plant Maintenance

bull Amend soil with compost and mulch regularly bull Remove weeds bull Monitor plant health bull Minimize the use of

non- organic chemicals bull Start with a hard spray

of water bull Use insecticidal soap

or other non-toxic pest killer

QUESTIONS

Apply for the WaterSmart Landscape Makeover Series

httplandscapemakeoverwatersmartsdorg Presentation Slides at httpwwwwatersmartsdorgprogramswatersmart-landscape-design-homeowners-workshop

  • Slide Number 1
  • San Diego County Water Authority
  • Slide Number 3
  • Slide Number 4
  • Slide Number 5
  • Slide Number 6
  • Slide Number 7
  • Before
  • After
  • Personal Goals
  • Slide Number 11
  • Why Remove Turf
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • WaterSmart Landscapes
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Design Process Overview
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Implementation Overview
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Slide Number 38
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Water Uptake by Plant Roots
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Slide Number 48
  • Slide Number 49
  • Slide Number 50
  • Slide Number 51
  • Slide Number 52
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Observations
  • Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
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  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Find Your Sunset Western Zone
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Plant Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Anatomy of an Irrigation System
  • Slide Number 131
  • Sprays Low Pressure
  • Sprays High Pressure
  • Slide Number 134
  • Slide Number 135
  • Slide Number 136
  • Slide Number 137
  • Slide Number 138
  • Slide Number 139
  • Slide Number 140
  • Slide Number 141
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View Garden bull Enjoy from a distance bull Treat as a canvas bull Include paths for maintenance amp strolling

Step 4 Design Functional Design

View Garden Borrowed Views

Step 4 Design Functional Design

View Garden Created Views

bull Use an accent feature to create a focal point

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Design in 3D Create vertical dimension with

bull Layered planting

Background 6rsquo+ Middleground 4rsquo+-

Foreground 0-12rdquo

for islands

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function bull How will the space be used

bull What activities will occur there bull Active Uses

cooking eating entertaining sports play pool pets food bull Passive Uses

resting meditation viewing bull Does the current layout ldquoworkrdquo or does it need to

change to be more functional bull Lose the bed lines

bull Donrsquot think of your planting bed as a separate area hellip plan the entire space

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Create a Functional Bubble Plan bull Think

bull How the space could be used NOT how it IS used

bull Will it be an outdoor room garden or pathway

bull Do you want add bull Seating areas bull Pathways through

planting ldquoislandsrdquo bull Meander through your

yardslope with a circular route

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Think outside the box

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Create a Functional Bubble Plan bull Think How the space could be used NOT how it IS used

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Is it an Outdoor Room

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

An Outdoor Room with a dry stream bed

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Is it a Passageway

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Is it a Garden

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape Create a Planting Area Bubble Plan

bull Show basic planting areas bull Locate planting heights of

bull High bull Medium bull Low

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape Complete your Functional Bubble Plan

bull Sketch circulation paths and gathering areas

bull Show planting areas and height Create your Hardscape Plan

bull Check hardscape in place and correct bull Add desired elements

Include bull Hardscape walkways drive walls

patios etc bull Fences and walls bull Elements fountains pots arbors

rocks etc bull Planting areas

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Creating Your Plant Palette bull How to Choose

bull What do you like bull Climate appropriate bull Place appropriate bull Does it fill a design function

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Climate Appropriate Plants Leaves are

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Leathery Small

Silvery Solar tracking

Climate Appropriate Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes Homeownerrsquos Guide and Notebook

bull Mediterranean bull Asian bull Tropical bull Contemporary bull Native bull Shade bull Groundcover options

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Mediterranean

CC BY 20 Karen Roe

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Lavender Rosemary

Olives

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Asian

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Iris douglasiana Dietes African Iris Nandina

Juniperus Juniper

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Tropical

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Lantana Alstroemeria

Strelitzia Bird of Paradise Euphorbia milii Crown of Thorns

Bromeliads

Plumeria

Bougainvillea Geraniums Bird of Paradise

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Contemporary

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Anigozanthos Kangaroo Paw Assorted Succulents

Fire Sticks Kalanchoe thyrisifolia Agave Attenuata

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

California Natives

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Heteromeles arbutifolia Toyon

Romneya coulteri Matilija Poppy

Epilobium California Fushia

Saliva clevelandii Cleveland Sage

A note about Natives hellip WaterSmart Plant Palettes

California Natives bull Adapted for our climate soils bull Provide habitat and attract wildlife

Native plants need

bull Little or no summer water bull Little or no fertilizer bull No pesticides bull Less maintenance

Some native plants are summer deciduous

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Shade Plants for Dry Areas (See Notebook)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Bromeliads Clivia Dianella variegata Schefflera arboricola variegata

Walkable Groundcover Options Dymondia margaretae (Silver Carpet)

Lippia nodiflora (Kurapia)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Flat Green Groundcover Options Fragaria chiloensis (Beach Strawberry)

Achillea millefolium (Yarrow)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Mature Size Plant Research the ldquoFinished Sizerdquo

Agave americana marginata

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Mature Size Plant Pick the right size cultivar for the right place

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Carissa macrocarpa Natal Plum Species lsquoBoxwood Beautyrsquo lsquoGreen Carpetrsquo

8rsquo x 8rsquo 2rsquo x 2rsquo 1rsquo ndash 1 frac12rsquo x 4rsquo

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Growing Conditions Exposure

bull Soil type bull Drainage

Full Shade Full Sun

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Water Requirements Water Use Landscape Coefficient of Landscape Species WUCOLS South Coastal South Inland

Plant Search httpucanredusitesWUCOLSPlant_Search_Instructions

Escondido Rancho Bernardo San Marcos Poway Lakeside Ramona

San Diego Chula Vista Del Mar La Jolla Carlsbad Oceanside Vista El Cajon

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant

WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant

Sunset Western Garden Book Specific Plant Info bull Water usage bull Mature Size bull Cultivars bull Growing conditions

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Find Your Sunset Western Zone Zone 24

bull Mild maritime climate mild winters cool summers rarely freezes

Zone 23 bull Warmer than Zone 24

usually frost-free Zone 21

bull A mix of maritime amp continental influence colder in winter

httpwwwsunsetcomgardenclimate-zonessunset-climate-zone-san-diego-area-00418000067314

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant Sunset Western Garden Book Specific Plant Info bull Water usage bull Mature Size bull Cultivars bull Growing requirements

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Explore Design as 2 parts Physical site design

bull How the space is arranged location of major elements

Planting design and placement bull How the space is filled with plants for effective design

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Putting It Together Size your plants bull Draw at Mature Size to match Bubble Diagram bull Avoid overplanting bull Allow room to grow bull Understand you may

need to edit and thin later

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Putting It Together Hydrozoning bull Group plants with like water needs together

according to irrigation zone bull Do not put water needy plants next to low-water

plants bull Research

bull Water Use Classification of Landscape Species (WUCOLS) rating

bull Plant palettes bull Sunset Western

Step 4 Design Plant Placement

Remember Drawing in Scale Accurate proportion using a standard measurement to represent one foot

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale bull Determine the mature size of the plant bull Use the mature size bull Find appropriate circle

on template

bull Example bull Bush is 3rsquo at maturity bull In 14 scale use 34rdquo

diameter circle

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale bull Pencil in the plants for your space bull At 14rdquo scale = 1rsquo- 0rdquo

bull 3rsquo diameter shrub drawn as 34rdquo diameter circle

bull 12rsquo canopy tree drawn as 3rdquo diameter circle

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Anatomy of an Irrigation System

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Pressure Test bull Use meter on last head on valve

bull Range should be between 25 psi and 40 psi

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Pressure Regulation

At the point of connection (POC) At the head At the valve

Sprays Low Pressure

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Donuts formed by poor coverage

Sprays High Pressure

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Misting

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Overhead or Drip

Choose Overhead Spray for bull Large areas of turf replacement ground cover

(ie dymondia Beach Strawberry etc) bull The existing overhead system has good existing

coverage Choose Drip for bull Small oddly shaped planting areas bull Mixing of plants with differing water requirements in

the same valve area

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of Efficient Overhead Spray bull Simple to retrofit existing spray hardware bull Can match precipitation rate of drip bull Simpler to troubleshoot than drip bull May provide better coverage for groundcover

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of Drip Systems bull Drip is the most efficient

irrigation delivery type

bull Reduces weed growth by targeted water application

bull Prevents runoff and erosion

bull Low precipitation rate

bull No trenching means less digging

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of In-Line Drip Emitters

bull Provide consistent precipitation rate throughout line

bull Less prone to clogging and damage than micro spray

bull Easy to install

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Filters

At the head At the valve

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Drip Retrofit Systems bull Replace existing pop-ups with

retrofit such as Rainbird R-1800

bull Use subsurface tubing with emitter valves not micro spray and 14rdquospaghetti lines

bull Cover with mulch

Step 4 Design Irrigation

In-line Drip

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Irrigation Plan bull Create an irrigation plan based on your completed planting

plan and hydrozones bull Select a category of irrigation (rotor drip etchellip) bull Prepare a materials list and fill in spaces on your legend

(components and quantity)

Step 4 Design Irrigation

What is a Controller Program

bull A set of instructions stored in the controller

bull Different irrigation schedules bull Irrigation days ndash how often bull Start times ndash at what time bull Water times ndash how long

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Water Efficient Control Equipment bull Smart Controllers bull Rain and ETo Sensors bull Moisture Sensors

Smart Controllers Moisture Sensors

Rain and ETo Sensors

How much water does your landscape need

hellip It depends

Step 4 Design Irrigation

bull Soil Texture bull Precipitation Rate bull Plant Demand

Irrigation Scheduling Internet BeWaterWisecom

Step 4 Design Irrigation

1 Prepare the site

bull Cut down tall weeds bull Remove woody or invasive plants bull (warm season turf) bull Flag sprinkler heads bull Soak the area with water

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

2 Edging Mounding amp Contouring

bull Make room for the mulch Cut lawn 12 inches away from concrete to 3rdquo below concrete level

bull Create mounds with removed sod by facing turf side down or discard removed sod

bull Grade as needed

Manual ldquoGrubbingrdquo Gas Powered

Sod Cutter

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

3 Ensure Irrigation of Trees and Large plants bull Add bubblers or drip irrigation if needed

In-line drip irrigation can be expanded as tree grows Bubbler Head Drip Irrigation

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

4 Plant Large Plants bull 5 gallon and larger

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

5 Add a weed barrier bull NOT weed cloth (except under rock) bull Newspaper or cardboard bull Overlap by 6-8 inches bull Cover all ground except where

there are plants

Paper amp Cardboard Weed Barrier Do NOT use weed cloth

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Notify your neighbors first

Weed Barrier Newspaper amp Cardboard

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

6 Layer bull 1-2rdquo of compost bull 4-5rdquo of Soil Building Mulch (tree trimmerrsquos chipped etc) bull Pull compost and mulch away from plant crowns and trunks

Timing bull Traditional Allow 3 - 5 months

for composting to complete process then plant

bull Fast Plant before completion by digging through layers

Sheet Mulching

(4rdquo+)

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

bull Rule of thumb for coverage 1 13 Cu Yd covers100 sf 4rdquo depth

Know your Turf Type to Effectively Remove

Turf Type Dormant Season

Active Season

Growth form

Seeds Common Types

Kill Method

Cool Season

Winter

Summer

Small tuffs

Dwarf Tall Fescue (common locally) Perennial Ryegrass Annual Ryegrass Blue Grass

Sheet Mulch

Warm Season

Winter Summer

Creeping Stolons

Bermuda grass Zoysia grass St Augustine Grass Kikuyu grass

Solarization or Chemical Followed by Sheet Mulching

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods bull Herbicides

bull Cannot be killed with Chemicals when dormant bull Spray herbicides when actively growing bull Repeat application

bull Non-toxic herbicide products

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods

bull Complete Sod Removal bull Sod goes to landfill

cannot be recycled

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Contouring for Dry Stream

Step 5 Implementation Contouring

Contouring Landscape Fabric First Cobbles Added

Completed

Step 5 Implementation Sequence

Do It Yourself or Professional Contractor What is right for you bull Tradeoff Cost vs Labor + Time bull Option Be the General Contractor yourself Installation or Repair bull California Landscape Contractors Association (CLCA)

httpwwwclcasandiegoorg bull Certified Irrigation Professional wwwIrrigationorg bull Contractors State License Board (CSLB)

httpwwwcslbcagovConsumers bull YouTube Instructional Videos

Step 6 Maintenance Irrigation

Irrigation Maintenance bull Adjust run time for season

bull 1 Winter bull 2 Fall amp Spring bull 3 Summer

bull Check for leaks and fix leaks promptly bull Flush drip systems and check filters to

reduce clogging bull Adjust sprayheads to prevent

overspray on hardscape

Step 6 Maintenance Plants

Plant Maintenance

bull Amend soil with compost and mulch regularly bull Remove weeds bull Monitor plant health bull Minimize the use of

non- organic chemicals bull Start with a hard spray

of water bull Use insecticidal soap

or other non-toxic pest killer

QUESTIONS

Apply for the WaterSmart Landscape Makeover Series

httplandscapemakeoverwatersmartsdorg Presentation Slides at httpwwwwatersmartsdorgprogramswatersmart-landscape-design-homeowners-workshop

  • Slide Number 1
  • San Diego County Water Authority
  • Slide Number 3
  • Slide Number 4
  • Slide Number 5
  • Slide Number 6
  • Slide Number 7
  • Before
  • After
  • Personal Goals
  • Slide Number 11
  • Why Remove Turf
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • WaterSmart Landscapes
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Design Process Overview
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Implementation Overview
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Slide Number 38
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Water Uptake by Plant Roots
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Slide Number 48
  • Slide Number 49
  • Slide Number 50
  • Slide Number 51
  • Slide Number 52
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Observations
  • Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Find Your Sunset Western Zone
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Plant Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Anatomy of an Irrigation System
  • Slide Number 131
  • Sprays Low Pressure
  • Sprays High Pressure
  • Slide Number 134
  • Slide Number 135
  • Slide Number 136
  • Slide Number 137
  • Slide Number 138
  • Slide Number 139
  • Slide Number 140
  • Slide Number 141
  • Slide Number 142
  • Slide Number 143
  • Slide Number 144
  • Slide Number 145
  • Slide Number 146
  • Slide Number 147
  • Slide Number 148
  • Slide Number 149
  • Slide Number 150
  • Slide Number 151
  • Slide Number 152
  • Slide Number 153
  • Slide Number 154
  • Slide Number 155
  • Slide Number 156
  • Slide Number 157
  • Slide Number 158
  • Slide Number 159
  • Slide Number 160
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View Garden Borrowed Views

Step 4 Design Functional Design

View Garden Created Views

bull Use an accent feature to create a focal point

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Design in 3D Create vertical dimension with

bull Layered planting

Background 6rsquo+ Middleground 4rsquo+-

Foreground 0-12rdquo

for islands

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function bull How will the space be used

bull What activities will occur there bull Active Uses

cooking eating entertaining sports play pool pets food bull Passive Uses

resting meditation viewing bull Does the current layout ldquoworkrdquo or does it need to

change to be more functional bull Lose the bed lines

bull Donrsquot think of your planting bed as a separate area hellip plan the entire space

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Create a Functional Bubble Plan bull Think

bull How the space could be used NOT how it IS used

bull Will it be an outdoor room garden or pathway

bull Do you want add bull Seating areas bull Pathways through

planting ldquoislandsrdquo bull Meander through your

yardslope with a circular route

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Think outside the box

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Create a Functional Bubble Plan bull Think How the space could be used NOT how it IS used

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Is it an Outdoor Room

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

An Outdoor Room with a dry stream bed

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Is it a Passageway

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Is it a Garden

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape Create a Planting Area Bubble Plan

bull Show basic planting areas bull Locate planting heights of

bull High bull Medium bull Low

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape Complete your Functional Bubble Plan

bull Sketch circulation paths and gathering areas

bull Show planting areas and height Create your Hardscape Plan

bull Check hardscape in place and correct bull Add desired elements

Include bull Hardscape walkways drive walls

patios etc bull Fences and walls bull Elements fountains pots arbors

rocks etc bull Planting areas

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Creating Your Plant Palette bull How to Choose

bull What do you like bull Climate appropriate bull Place appropriate bull Does it fill a design function

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Climate Appropriate Plants Leaves are

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Leathery Small

Silvery Solar tracking

Climate Appropriate Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes Homeownerrsquos Guide and Notebook

bull Mediterranean bull Asian bull Tropical bull Contemporary bull Native bull Shade bull Groundcover options

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Mediterranean

CC BY 20 Karen Roe

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Lavender Rosemary

Olives

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Asian

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Iris douglasiana Dietes African Iris Nandina

Juniperus Juniper

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Tropical

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Lantana Alstroemeria

Strelitzia Bird of Paradise Euphorbia milii Crown of Thorns

Bromeliads

Plumeria

Bougainvillea Geraniums Bird of Paradise

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Contemporary

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Anigozanthos Kangaroo Paw Assorted Succulents

Fire Sticks Kalanchoe thyrisifolia Agave Attenuata

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

California Natives

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Heteromeles arbutifolia Toyon

Romneya coulteri Matilija Poppy

Epilobium California Fushia

Saliva clevelandii Cleveland Sage

A note about Natives hellip WaterSmart Plant Palettes

California Natives bull Adapted for our climate soils bull Provide habitat and attract wildlife

Native plants need

bull Little or no summer water bull Little or no fertilizer bull No pesticides bull Less maintenance

Some native plants are summer deciduous

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Shade Plants for Dry Areas (See Notebook)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Bromeliads Clivia Dianella variegata Schefflera arboricola variegata

Walkable Groundcover Options Dymondia margaretae (Silver Carpet)

Lippia nodiflora (Kurapia)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Flat Green Groundcover Options Fragaria chiloensis (Beach Strawberry)

Achillea millefolium (Yarrow)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Mature Size Plant Research the ldquoFinished Sizerdquo

Agave americana marginata

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Mature Size Plant Pick the right size cultivar for the right place

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Carissa macrocarpa Natal Plum Species lsquoBoxwood Beautyrsquo lsquoGreen Carpetrsquo

8rsquo x 8rsquo 2rsquo x 2rsquo 1rsquo ndash 1 frac12rsquo x 4rsquo

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Growing Conditions Exposure

bull Soil type bull Drainage

Full Shade Full Sun

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Water Requirements Water Use Landscape Coefficient of Landscape Species WUCOLS South Coastal South Inland

Plant Search httpucanredusitesWUCOLSPlant_Search_Instructions

Escondido Rancho Bernardo San Marcos Poway Lakeside Ramona

San Diego Chula Vista Del Mar La Jolla Carlsbad Oceanside Vista El Cajon

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant

WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant

Sunset Western Garden Book Specific Plant Info bull Water usage bull Mature Size bull Cultivars bull Growing conditions

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Find Your Sunset Western Zone Zone 24

bull Mild maritime climate mild winters cool summers rarely freezes

Zone 23 bull Warmer than Zone 24

usually frost-free Zone 21

bull A mix of maritime amp continental influence colder in winter

httpwwwsunsetcomgardenclimate-zonessunset-climate-zone-san-diego-area-00418000067314

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant Sunset Western Garden Book Specific Plant Info bull Water usage bull Mature Size bull Cultivars bull Growing requirements

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Explore Design as 2 parts Physical site design

bull How the space is arranged location of major elements

Planting design and placement bull How the space is filled with plants for effective design

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Putting It Together Size your plants bull Draw at Mature Size to match Bubble Diagram bull Avoid overplanting bull Allow room to grow bull Understand you may

need to edit and thin later

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Putting It Together Hydrozoning bull Group plants with like water needs together

according to irrigation zone bull Do not put water needy plants next to low-water

plants bull Research

bull Water Use Classification of Landscape Species (WUCOLS) rating

bull Plant palettes bull Sunset Western

Step 4 Design Plant Placement

Remember Drawing in Scale Accurate proportion using a standard measurement to represent one foot

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale bull Determine the mature size of the plant bull Use the mature size bull Find appropriate circle

on template

bull Example bull Bush is 3rsquo at maturity bull In 14 scale use 34rdquo

diameter circle

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale bull Pencil in the plants for your space bull At 14rdquo scale = 1rsquo- 0rdquo

bull 3rsquo diameter shrub drawn as 34rdquo diameter circle

bull 12rsquo canopy tree drawn as 3rdquo diameter circle

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Anatomy of an Irrigation System

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Pressure Test bull Use meter on last head on valve

bull Range should be between 25 psi and 40 psi

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Pressure Regulation

At the point of connection (POC) At the head At the valve

Sprays Low Pressure

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Donuts formed by poor coverage

Sprays High Pressure

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Misting

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Overhead or Drip

Choose Overhead Spray for bull Large areas of turf replacement ground cover

(ie dymondia Beach Strawberry etc) bull The existing overhead system has good existing

coverage Choose Drip for bull Small oddly shaped planting areas bull Mixing of plants with differing water requirements in

the same valve area

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of Efficient Overhead Spray bull Simple to retrofit existing spray hardware bull Can match precipitation rate of drip bull Simpler to troubleshoot than drip bull May provide better coverage for groundcover

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of Drip Systems bull Drip is the most efficient

irrigation delivery type

bull Reduces weed growth by targeted water application

bull Prevents runoff and erosion

bull Low precipitation rate

bull No trenching means less digging

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of In-Line Drip Emitters

bull Provide consistent precipitation rate throughout line

bull Less prone to clogging and damage than micro spray

bull Easy to install

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Filters

At the head At the valve

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Drip Retrofit Systems bull Replace existing pop-ups with

retrofit such as Rainbird R-1800

bull Use subsurface tubing with emitter valves not micro spray and 14rdquospaghetti lines

bull Cover with mulch

Step 4 Design Irrigation

In-line Drip

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Irrigation Plan bull Create an irrigation plan based on your completed planting

plan and hydrozones bull Select a category of irrigation (rotor drip etchellip) bull Prepare a materials list and fill in spaces on your legend

(components and quantity)

Step 4 Design Irrigation

What is a Controller Program

bull A set of instructions stored in the controller

bull Different irrigation schedules bull Irrigation days ndash how often bull Start times ndash at what time bull Water times ndash how long

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Water Efficient Control Equipment bull Smart Controllers bull Rain and ETo Sensors bull Moisture Sensors

Smart Controllers Moisture Sensors

Rain and ETo Sensors

How much water does your landscape need

hellip It depends

Step 4 Design Irrigation

bull Soil Texture bull Precipitation Rate bull Plant Demand

Irrigation Scheduling Internet BeWaterWisecom

Step 4 Design Irrigation

1 Prepare the site

bull Cut down tall weeds bull Remove woody or invasive plants bull (warm season turf) bull Flag sprinkler heads bull Soak the area with water

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

2 Edging Mounding amp Contouring

bull Make room for the mulch Cut lawn 12 inches away from concrete to 3rdquo below concrete level

bull Create mounds with removed sod by facing turf side down or discard removed sod

bull Grade as needed

Manual ldquoGrubbingrdquo Gas Powered

Sod Cutter

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

3 Ensure Irrigation of Trees and Large plants bull Add bubblers or drip irrigation if needed

In-line drip irrigation can be expanded as tree grows Bubbler Head Drip Irrigation

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

4 Plant Large Plants bull 5 gallon and larger

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

5 Add a weed barrier bull NOT weed cloth (except under rock) bull Newspaper or cardboard bull Overlap by 6-8 inches bull Cover all ground except where

there are plants

Paper amp Cardboard Weed Barrier Do NOT use weed cloth

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Notify your neighbors first

Weed Barrier Newspaper amp Cardboard

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

6 Layer bull 1-2rdquo of compost bull 4-5rdquo of Soil Building Mulch (tree trimmerrsquos chipped etc) bull Pull compost and mulch away from plant crowns and trunks

Timing bull Traditional Allow 3 - 5 months

for composting to complete process then plant

bull Fast Plant before completion by digging through layers

Sheet Mulching

(4rdquo+)

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

bull Rule of thumb for coverage 1 13 Cu Yd covers100 sf 4rdquo depth

Know your Turf Type to Effectively Remove

Turf Type Dormant Season

Active Season

Growth form

Seeds Common Types

Kill Method

Cool Season

Winter

Summer

Small tuffs

Dwarf Tall Fescue (common locally) Perennial Ryegrass Annual Ryegrass Blue Grass

Sheet Mulch

Warm Season

Winter Summer

Creeping Stolons

Bermuda grass Zoysia grass St Augustine Grass Kikuyu grass

Solarization or Chemical Followed by Sheet Mulching

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods bull Herbicides

bull Cannot be killed with Chemicals when dormant bull Spray herbicides when actively growing bull Repeat application

bull Non-toxic herbicide products

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods

bull Complete Sod Removal bull Sod goes to landfill

cannot be recycled

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Contouring for Dry Stream

Step 5 Implementation Contouring

Contouring Landscape Fabric First Cobbles Added

Completed

Step 5 Implementation Sequence

Do It Yourself or Professional Contractor What is right for you bull Tradeoff Cost vs Labor + Time bull Option Be the General Contractor yourself Installation or Repair bull California Landscape Contractors Association (CLCA)

httpwwwclcasandiegoorg bull Certified Irrigation Professional wwwIrrigationorg bull Contractors State License Board (CSLB)

httpwwwcslbcagovConsumers bull YouTube Instructional Videos

Step 6 Maintenance Irrigation

Irrigation Maintenance bull Adjust run time for season

bull 1 Winter bull 2 Fall amp Spring bull 3 Summer

bull Check for leaks and fix leaks promptly bull Flush drip systems and check filters to

reduce clogging bull Adjust sprayheads to prevent

overspray on hardscape

Step 6 Maintenance Plants

Plant Maintenance

bull Amend soil with compost and mulch regularly bull Remove weeds bull Monitor plant health bull Minimize the use of

non- organic chemicals bull Start with a hard spray

of water bull Use insecticidal soap

or other non-toxic pest killer

QUESTIONS

Apply for the WaterSmart Landscape Makeover Series

httplandscapemakeoverwatersmartsdorg Presentation Slides at httpwwwwatersmartsdorgprogramswatersmart-landscape-design-homeowners-workshop

  • Slide Number 1
  • San Diego County Water Authority
  • Slide Number 3
  • Slide Number 4
  • Slide Number 5
  • Slide Number 6
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  • Before
  • After
  • Personal Goals
  • Slide Number 11
  • Why Remove Turf
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • WaterSmart Landscapes
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Design Process Overview
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Implementation Overview
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Slide Number 38
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Water Uptake by Plant Roots
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Slide Number 48
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  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
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  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
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  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Observations
  • Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
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  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
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  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Find Your Sunset Western Zone
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Plant Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Anatomy of an Irrigation System
  • Slide Number 131
  • Sprays Low Pressure
  • Sprays High Pressure
  • Slide Number 134
  • Slide Number 135
  • Slide Number 136
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Page 91: WaterSmart Landscape DESIGN FOR HOMEOWNERS · WaterSmart Landscape . DESIGN FOR HOMEOWNERS . Brought to you by the San Diego County Water Authority . ... Case Study 1. After: Approximately

View Garden Created Views

bull Use an accent feature to create a focal point

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Design in 3D Create vertical dimension with

bull Layered planting

Background 6rsquo+ Middleground 4rsquo+-

Foreground 0-12rdquo

for islands

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function bull How will the space be used

bull What activities will occur there bull Active Uses

cooking eating entertaining sports play pool pets food bull Passive Uses

resting meditation viewing bull Does the current layout ldquoworkrdquo or does it need to

change to be more functional bull Lose the bed lines

bull Donrsquot think of your planting bed as a separate area hellip plan the entire space

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Create a Functional Bubble Plan bull Think

bull How the space could be used NOT how it IS used

bull Will it be an outdoor room garden or pathway

bull Do you want add bull Seating areas bull Pathways through

planting ldquoislandsrdquo bull Meander through your

yardslope with a circular route

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Think outside the box

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Create a Functional Bubble Plan bull Think How the space could be used NOT how it IS used

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Is it an Outdoor Room

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

An Outdoor Room with a dry stream bed

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Is it a Passageway

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Is it a Garden

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape Create a Planting Area Bubble Plan

bull Show basic planting areas bull Locate planting heights of

bull High bull Medium bull Low

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape Complete your Functional Bubble Plan

bull Sketch circulation paths and gathering areas

bull Show planting areas and height Create your Hardscape Plan

bull Check hardscape in place and correct bull Add desired elements

Include bull Hardscape walkways drive walls

patios etc bull Fences and walls bull Elements fountains pots arbors

rocks etc bull Planting areas

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Creating Your Plant Palette bull How to Choose

bull What do you like bull Climate appropriate bull Place appropriate bull Does it fill a design function

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Climate Appropriate Plants Leaves are

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Leathery Small

Silvery Solar tracking

Climate Appropriate Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes Homeownerrsquos Guide and Notebook

bull Mediterranean bull Asian bull Tropical bull Contemporary bull Native bull Shade bull Groundcover options

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Mediterranean

CC BY 20 Karen Roe

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Lavender Rosemary

Olives

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Asian

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Iris douglasiana Dietes African Iris Nandina

Juniperus Juniper

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Tropical

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Lantana Alstroemeria

Strelitzia Bird of Paradise Euphorbia milii Crown of Thorns

Bromeliads

Plumeria

Bougainvillea Geraniums Bird of Paradise

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Contemporary

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Anigozanthos Kangaroo Paw Assorted Succulents

Fire Sticks Kalanchoe thyrisifolia Agave Attenuata

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

California Natives

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Heteromeles arbutifolia Toyon

Romneya coulteri Matilija Poppy

Epilobium California Fushia

Saliva clevelandii Cleveland Sage

A note about Natives hellip WaterSmart Plant Palettes

California Natives bull Adapted for our climate soils bull Provide habitat and attract wildlife

Native plants need

bull Little or no summer water bull Little or no fertilizer bull No pesticides bull Less maintenance

Some native plants are summer deciduous

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Shade Plants for Dry Areas (See Notebook)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Bromeliads Clivia Dianella variegata Schefflera arboricola variegata

Walkable Groundcover Options Dymondia margaretae (Silver Carpet)

Lippia nodiflora (Kurapia)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Flat Green Groundcover Options Fragaria chiloensis (Beach Strawberry)

Achillea millefolium (Yarrow)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Mature Size Plant Research the ldquoFinished Sizerdquo

Agave americana marginata

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Mature Size Plant Pick the right size cultivar for the right place

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Carissa macrocarpa Natal Plum Species lsquoBoxwood Beautyrsquo lsquoGreen Carpetrsquo

8rsquo x 8rsquo 2rsquo x 2rsquo 1rsquo ndash 1 frac12rsquo x 4rsquo

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Growing Conditions Exposure

bull Soil type bull Drainage

Full Shade Full Sun

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Water Requirements Water Use Landscape Coefficient of Landscape Species WUCOLS South Coastal South Inland

Plant Search httpucanredusitesWUCOLSPlant_Search_Instructions

Escondido Rancho Bernardo San Marcos Poway Lakeside Ramona

San Diego Chula Vista Del Mar La Jolla Carlsbad Oceanside Vista El Cajon

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant

WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant

Sunset Western Garden Book Specific Plant Info bull Water usage bull Mature Size bull Cultivars bull Growing conditions

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Find Your Sunset Western Zone Zone 24

bull Mild maritime climate mild winters cool summers rarely freezes

Zone 23 bull Warmer than Zone 24

usually frost-free Zone 21

bull A mix of maritime amp continental influence colder in winter

httpwwwsunsetcomgardenclimate-zonessunset-climate-zone-san-diego-area-00418000067314

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant Sunset Western Garden Book Specific Plant Info bull Water usage bull Mature Size bull Cultivars bull Growing requirements

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Explore Design as 2 parts Physical site design

bull How the space is arranged location of major elements

Planting design and placement bull How the space is filled with plants for effective design

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Putting It Together Size your plants bull Draw at Mature Size to match Bubble Diagram bull Avoid overplanting bull Allow room to grow bull Understand you may

need to edit and thin later

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Putting It Together Hydrozoning bull Group plants with like water needs together

according to irrigation zone bull Do not put water needy plants next to low-water

plants bull Research

bull Water Use Classification of Landscape Species (WUCOLS) rating

bull Plant palettes bull Sunset Western

Step 4 Design Plant Placement

Remember Drawing in Scale Accurate proportion using a standard measurement to represent one foot

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale bull Determine the mature size of the plant bull Use the mature size bull Find appropriate circle

on template

bull Example bull Bush is 3rsquo at maturity bull In 14 scale use 34rdquo

diameter circle

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale bull Pencil in the plants for your space bull At 14rdquo scale = 1rsquo- 0rdquo

bull 3rsquo diameter shrub drawn as 34rdquo diameter circle

bull 12rsquo canopy tree drawn as 3rdquo diameter circle

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Anatomy of an Irrigation System

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Pressure Test bull Use meter on last head on valve

bull Range should be between 25 psi and 40 psi

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Pressure Regulation

At the point of connection (POC) At the head At the valve

Sprays Low Pressure

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Donuts formed by poor coverage

Sprays High Pressure

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Misting

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Overhead or Drip

Choose Overhead Spray for bull Large areas of turf replacement ground cover

(ie dymondia Beach Strawberry etc) bull The existing overhead system has good existing

coverage Choose Drip for bull Small oddly shaped planting areas bull Mixing of plants with differing water requirements in

the same valve area

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of Efficient Overhead Spray bull Simple to retrofit existing spray hardware bull Can match precipitation rate of drip bull Simpler to troubleshoot than drip bull May provide better coverage for groundcover

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of Drip Systems bull Drip is the most efficient

irrigation delivery type

bull Reduces weed growth by targeted water application

bull Prevents runoff and erosion

bull Low precipitation rate

bull No trenching means less digging

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of In-Line Drip Emitters

bull Provide consistent precipitation rate throughout line

bull Less prone to clogging and damage than micro spray

bull Easy to install

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Filters

At the head At the valve

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Drip Retrofit Systems bull Replace existing pop-ups with

retrofit such as Rainbird R-1800

bull Use subsurface tubing with emitter valves not micro spray and 14rdquospaghetti lines

bull Cover with mulch

Step 4 Design Irrigation

In-line Drip

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Irrigation Plan bull Create an irrigation plan based on your completed planting

plan and hydrozones bull Select a category of irrigation (rotor drip etchellip) bull Prepare a materials list and fill in spaces on your legend

(components and quantity)

Step 4 Design Irrigation

What is a Controller Program

bull A set of instructions stored in the controller

bull Different irrigation schedules bull Irrigation days ndash how often bull Start times ndash at what time bull Water times ndash how long

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Water Efficient Control Equipment bull Smart Controllers bull Rain and ETo Sensors bull Moisture Sensors

Smart Controllers Moisture Sensors

Rain and ETo Sensors

How much water does your landscape need

hellip It depends

Step 4 Design Irrigation

bull Soil Texture bull Precipitation Rate bull Plant Demand

Irrigation Scheduling Internet BeWaterWisecom

Step 4 Design Irrigation

1 Prepare the site

bull Cut down tall weeds bull Remove woody or invasive plants bull (warm season turf) bull Flag sprinkler heads bull Soak the area with water

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

2 Edging Mounding amp Contouring

bull Make room for the mulch Cut lawn 12 inches away from concrete to 3rdquo below concrete level

bull Create mounds with removed sod by facing turf side down or discard removed sod

bull Grade as needed

Manual ldquoGrubbingrdquo Gas Powered

Sod Cutter

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

3 Ensure Irrigation of Trees and Large plants bull Add bubblers or drip irrigation if needed

In-line drip irrigation can be expanded as tree grows Bubbler Head Drip Irrigation

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

4 Plant Large Plants bull 5 gallon and larger

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

5 Add a weed barrier bull NOT weed cloth (except under rock) bull Newspaper or cardboard bull Overlap by 6-8 inches bull Cover all ground except where

there are plants

Paper amp Cardboard Weed Barrier Do NOT use weed cloth

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Notify your neighbors first

Weed Barrier Newspaper amp Cardboard

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

6 Layer bull 1-2rdquo of compost bull 4-5rdquo of Soil Building Mulch (tree trimmerrsquos chipped etc) bull Pull compost and mulch away from plant crowns and trunks

Timing bull Traditional Allow 3 - 5 months

for composting to complete process then plant

bull Fast Plant before completion by digging through layers

Sheet Mulching

(4rdquo+)

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

bull Rule of thumb for coverage 1 13 Cu Yd covers100 sf 4rdquo depth

Know your Turf Type to Effectively Remove

Turf Type Dormant Season

Active Season

Growth form

Seeds Common Types

Kill Method

Cool Season

Winter

Summer

Small tuffs

Dwarf Tall Fescue (common locally) Perennial Ryegrass Annual Ryegrass Blue Grass

Sheet Mulch

Warm Season

Winter Summer

Creeping Stolons

Bermuda grass Zoysia grass St Augustine Grass Kikuyu grass

Solarization or Chemical Followed by Sheet Mulching

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods bull Herbicides

bull Cannot be killed with Chemicals when dormant bull Spray herbicides when actively growing bull Repeat application

bull Non-toxic herbicide products

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods

bull Complete Sod Removal bull Sod goes to landfill

cannot be recycled

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Contouring for Dry Stream

Step 5 Implementation Contouring

Contouring Landscape Fabric First Cobbles Added

Completed

Step 5 Implementation Sequence

Do It Yourself or Professional Contractor What is right for you bull Tradeoff Cost vs Labor + Time bull Option Be the General Contractor yourself Installation or Repair bull California Landscape Contractors Association (CLCA)

httpwwwclcasandiegoorg bull Certified Irrigation Professional wwwIrrigationorg bull Contractors State License Board (CSLB)

httpwwwcslbcagovConsumers bull YouTube Instructional Videos

Step 6 Maintenance Irrigation

Irrigation Maintenance bull Adjust run time for season

bull 1 Winter bull 2 Fall amp Spring bull 3 Summer

bull Check for leaks and fix leaks promptly bull Flush drip systems and check filters to

reduce clogging bull Adjust sprayheads to prevent

overspray on hardscape

Step 6 Maintenance Plants

Plant Maintenance

bull Amend soil with compost and mulch regularly bull Remove weeds bull Monitor plant health bull Minimize the use of

non- organic chemicals bull Start with a hard spray

of water bull Use insecticidal soap

or other non-toxic pest killer

QUESTIONS

Apply for the WaterSmart Landscape Makeover Series

httplandscapemakeoverwatersmartsdorg Presentation Slides at httpwwwwatersmartsdorgprogramswatersmart-landscape-design-homeowners-workshop

  • Slide Number 1
  • San Diego County Water Authority
  • Slide Number 3
  • Slide Number 4
  • Slide Number 5
  • Slide Number 6
  • Slide Number 7
  • Before
  • After
  • Personal Goals
  • Slide Number 11
  • Why Remove Turf
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • WaterSmart Landscapes
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Design Process Overview
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Implementation Overview
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Slide Number 38
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Water Uptake by Plant Roots
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Slide Number 48
  • Slide Number 49
  • Slide Number 50
  • Slide Number 51
  • Slide Number 52
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Observations
  • Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
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  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
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  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
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  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
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  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
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  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Find Your Sunset Western Zone
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Plant Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Anatomy of an Irrigation System
  • Slide Number 131
  • Sprays Low Pressure
  • Sprays High Pressure
  • Slide Number 134
  • Slide Number 135
  • Slide Number 136
  • Slide Number 137
  • Slide Number 138
  • Slide Number 139
  • Slide Number 140
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Design in 3D Create vertical dimension with

bull Layered planting

Background 6rsquo+ Middleground 4rsquo+-

Foreground 0-12rdquo

for islands

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function bull How will the space be used

bull What activities will occur there bull Active Uses

cooking eating entertaining sports play pool pets food bull Passive Uses

resting meditation viewing bull Does the current layout ldquoworkrdquo or does it need to

change to be more functional bull Lose the bed lines

bull Donrsquot think of your planting bed as a separate area hellip plan the entire space

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Create a Functional Bubble Plan bull Think

bull How the space could be used NOT how it IS used

bull Will it be an outdoor room garden or pathway

bull Do you want add bull Seating areas bull Pathways through

planting ldquoislandsrdquo bull Meander through your

yardslope with a circular route

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Think outside the box

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Create a Functional Bubble Plan bull Think How the space could be used NOT how it IS used

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Is it an Outdoor Room

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

An Outdoor Room with a dry stream bed

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Is it a Passageway

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Is it a Garden

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape Create a Planting Area Bubble Plan

bull Show basic planting areas bull Locate planting heights of

bull High bull Medium bull Low

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape Complete your Functional Bubble Plan

bull Sketch circulation paths and gathering areas

bull Show planting areas and height Create your Hardscape Plan

bull Check hardscape in place and correct bull Add desired elements

Include bull Hardscape walkways drive walls

patios etc bull Fences and walls bull Elements fountains pots arbors

rocks etc bull Planting areas

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Creating Your Plant Palette bull How to Choose

bull What do you like bull Climate appropriate bull Place appropriate bull Does it fill a design function

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Climate Appropriate Plants Leaves are

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Leathery Small

Silvery Solar tracking

Climate Appropriate Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes Homeownerrsquos Guide and Notebook

bull Mediterranean bull Asian bull Tropical bull Contemporary bull Native bull Shade bull Groundcover options

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Mediterranean

CC BY 20 Karen Roe

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Lavender Rosemary

Olives

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Asian

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Iris douglasiana Dietes African Iris Nandina

Juniperus Juniper

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Tropical

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Lantana Alstroemeria

Strelitzia Bird of Paradise Euphorbia milii Crown of Thorns

Bromeliads

Plumeria

Bougainvillea Geraniums Bird of Paradise

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Contemporary

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Anigozanthos Kangaroo Paw Assorted Succulents

Fire Sticks Kalanchoe thyrisifolia Agave Attenuata

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

California Natives

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Heteromeles arbutifolia Toyon

Romneya coulteri Matilija Poppy

Epilobium California Fushia

Saliva clevelandii Cleveland Sage

A note about Natives hellip WaterSmart Plant Palettes

California Natives bull Adapted for our climate soils bull Provide habitat and attract wildlife

Native plants need

bull Little or no summer water bull Little or no fertilizer bull No pesticides bull Less maintenance

Some native plants are summer deciduous

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Shade Plants for Dry Areas (See Notebook)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Bromeliads Clivia Dianella variegata Schefflera arboricola variegata

Walkable Groundcover Options Dymondia margaretae (Silver Carpet)

Lippia nodiflora (Kurapia)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Flat Green Groundcover Options Fragaria chiloensis (Beach Strawberry)

Achillea millefolium (Yarrow)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Mature Size Plant Research the ldquoFinished Sizerdquo

Agave americana marginata

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Mature Size Plant Pick the right size cultivar for the right place

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Carissa macrocarpa Natal Plum Species lsquoBoxwood Beautyrsquo lsquoGreen Carpetrsquo

8rsquo x 8rsquo 2rsquo x 2rsquo 1rsquo ndash 1 frac12rsquo x 4rsquo

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Growing Conditions Exposure

bull Soil type bull Drainage

Full Shade Full Sun

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Water Requirements Water Use Landscape Coefficient of Landscape Species WUCOLS South Coastal South Inland

Plant Search httpucanredusitesWUCOLSPlant_Search_Instructions

Escondido Rancho Bernardo San Marcos Poway Lakeside Ramona

San Diego Chula Vista Del Mar La Jolla Carlsbad Oceanside Vista El Cajon

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant

WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant

Sunset Western Garden Book Specific Plant Info bull Water usage bull Mature Size bull Cultivars bull Growing conditions

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Find Your Sunset Western Zone Zone 24

bull Mild maritime climate mild winters cool summers rarely freezes

Zone 23 bull Warmer than Zone 24

usually frost-free Zone 21

bull A mix of maritime amp continental influence colder in winter

httpwwwsunsetcomgardenclimate-zonessunset-climate-zone-san-diego-area-00418000067314

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant Sunset Western Garden Book Specific Plant Info bull Water usage bull Mature Size bull Cultivars bull Growing requirements

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Explore Design as 2 parts Physical site design

bull How the space is arranged location of major elements

Planting design and placement bull How the space is filled with plants for effective design

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Putting It Together Size your plants bull Draw at Mature Size to match Bubble Diagram bull Avoid overplanting bull Allow room to grow bull Understand you may

need to edit and thin later

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Putting It Together Hydrozoning bull Group plants with like water needs together

according to irrigation zone bull Do not put water needy plants next to low-water

plants bull Research

bull Water Use Classification of Landscape Species (WUCOLS) rating

bull Plant palettes bull Sunset Western

Step 4 Design Plant Placement

Remember Drawing in Scale Accurate proportion using a standard measurement to represent one foot

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale bull Determine the mature size of the plant bull Use the mature size bull Find appropriate circle

on template

bull Example bull Bush is 3rsquo at maturity bull In 14 scale use 34rdquo

diameter circle

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale bull Pencil in the plants for your space bull At 14rdquo scale = 1rsquo- 0rdquo

bull 3rsquo diameter shrub drawn as 34rdquo diameter circle

bull 12rsquo canopy tree drawn as 3rdquo diameter circle

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Anatomy of an Irrigation System

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Pressure Test bull Use meter on last head on valve

bull Range should be between 25 psi and 40 psi

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Pressure Regulation

At the point of connection (POC) At the head At the valve

Sprays Low Pressure

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Donuts formed by poor coverage

Sprays High Pressure

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Misting

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Overhead or Drip

Choose Overhead Spray for bull Large areas of turf replacement ground cover

(ie dymondia Beach Strawberry etc) bull The existing overhead system has good existing

coverage Choose Drip for bull Small oddly shaped planting areas bull Mixing of plants with differing water requirements in

the same valve area

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of Efficient Overhead Spray bull Simple to retrofit existing spray hardware bull Can match precipitation rate of drip bull Simpler to troubleshoot than drip bull May provide better coverage for groundcover

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of Drip Systems bull Drip is the most efficient

irrigation delivery type

bull Reduces weed growth by targeted water application

bull Prevents runoff and erosion

bull Low precipitation rate

bull No trenching means less digging

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of In-Line Drip Emitters

bull Provide consistent precipitation rate throughout line

bull Less prone to clogging and damage than micro spray

bull Easy to install

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Filters

At the head At the valve

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Drip Retrofit Systems bull Replace existing pop-ups with

retrofit such as Rainbird R-1800

bull Use subsurface tubing with emitter valves not micro spray and 14rdquospaghetti lines

bull Cover with mulch

Step 4 Design Irrigation

In-line Drip

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Irrigation Plan bull Create an irrigation plan based on your completed planting

plan and hydrozones bull Select a category of irrigation (rotor drip etchellip) bull Prepare a materials list and fill in spaces on your legend

(components and quantity)

Step 4 Design Irrigation

What is a Controller Program

bull A set of instructions stored in the controller

bull Different irrigation schedules bull Irrigation days ndash how often bull Start times ndash at what time bull Water times ndash how long

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Water Efficient Control Equipment bull Smart Controllers bull Rain and ETo Sensors bull Moisture Sensors

Smart Controllers Moisture Sensors

Rain and ETo Sensors

How much water does your landscape need

hellip It depends

Step 4 Design Irrigation

bull Soil Texture bull Precipitation Rate bull Plant Demand

Irrigation Scheduling Internet BeWaterWisecom

Step 4 Design Irrigation

1 Prepare the site

bull Cut down tall weeds bull Remove woody or invasive plants bull (warm season turf) bull Flag sprinkler heads bull Soak the area with water

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

2 Edging Mounding amp Contouring

bull Make room for the mulch Cut lawn 12 inches away from concrete to 3rdquo below concrete level

bull Create mounds with removed sod by facing turf side down or discard removed sod

bull Grade as needed

Manual ldquoGrubbingrdquo Gas Powered

Sod Cutter

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

3 Ensure Irrigation of Trees and Large plants bull Add bubblers or drip irrigation if needed

In-line drip irrigation can be expanded as tree grows Bubbler Head Drip Irrigation

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

4 Plant Large Plants bull 5 gallon and larger

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

5 Add a weed barrier bull NOT weed cloth (except under rock) bull Newspaper or cardboard bull Overlap by 6-8 inches bull Cover all ground except where

there are plants

Paper amp Cardboard Weed Barrier Do NOT use weed cloth

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Notify your neighbors first

Weed Barrier Newspaper amp Cardboard

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

6 Layer bull 1-2rdquo of compost bull 4-5rdquo of Soil Building Mulch (tree trimmerrsquos chipped etc) bull Pull compost and mulch away from plant crowns and trunks

Timing bull Traditional Allow 3 - 5 months

for composting to complete process then plant

bull Fast Plant before completion by digging through layers

Sheet Mulching

(4rdquo+)

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

bull Rule of thumb for coverage 1 13 Cu Yd covers100 sf 4rdquo depth

Know your Turf Type to Effectively Remove

Turf Type Dormant Season

Active Season

Growth form

Seeds Common Types

Kill Method

Cool Season

Winter

Summer

Small tuffs

Dwarf Tall Fescue (common locally) Perennial Ryegrass Annual Ryegrass Blue Grass

Sheet Mulch

Warm Season

Winter Summer

Creeping Stolons

Bermuda grass Zoysia grass St Augustine Grass Kikuyu grass

Solarization or Chemical Followed by Sheet Mulching

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods bull Herbicides

bull Cannot be killed with Chemicals when dormant bull Spray herbicides when actively growing bull Repeat application

bull Non-toxic herbicide products

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods

bull Complete Sod Removal bull Sod goes to landfill

cannot be recycled

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Contouring for Dry Stream

Step 5 Implementation Contouring

Contouring Landscape Fabric First Cobbles Added

Completed

Step 5 Implementation Sequence

Do It Yourself or Professional Contractor What is right for you bull Tradeoff Cost vs Labor + Time bull Option Be the General Contractor yourself Installation or Repair bull California Landscape Contractors Association (CLCA)

httpwwwclcasandiegoorg bull Certified Irrigation Professional wwwIrrigationorg bull Contractors State License Board (CSLB)

httpwwwcslbcagovConsumers bull YouTube Instructional Videos

Step 6 Maintenance Irrigation

Irrigation Maintenance bull Adjust run time for season

bull 1 Winter bull 2 Fall amp Spring bull 3 Summer

bull Check for leaks and fix leaks promptly bull Flush drip systems and check filters to

reduce clogging bull Adjust sprayheads to prevent

overspray on hardscape

Step 6 Maintenance Plants

Plant Maintenance

bull Amend soil with compost and mulch regularly bull Remove weeds bull Monitor plant health bull Minimize the use of

non- organic chemicals bull Start with a hard spray

of water bull Use insecticidal soap

or other non-toxic pest killer

QUESTIONS

Apply for the WaterSmart Landscape Makeover Series

httplandscapemakeoverwatersmartsdorg Presentation Slides at httpwwwwatersmartsdorgprogramswatersmart-landscape-design-homeowners-workshop

  • Slide Number 1
  • San Diego County Water Authority
  • Slide Number 3
  • Slide Number 4
  • Slide Number 5
  • Slide Number 6
  • Slide Number 7
  • Before
  • After
  • Personal Goals
  • Slide Number 11
  • Why Remove Turf
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • WaterSmart Landscapes
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Design Process Overview
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Implementation Overview
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Slide Number 38
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Water Uptake by Plant Roots
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Slide Number 48
  • Slide Number 49
  • Slide Number 50
  • Slide Number 51
  • Slide Number 52
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Observations
  • Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Find Your Sunset Western Zone
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Plant Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Anatomy of an Irrigation System
  • Slide Number 131
  • Sprays Low Pressure
  • Sprays High Pressure
  • Slide Number 134
  • Slide Number 135
  • Slide Number 136
  • Slide Number 137
  • Slide Number 138
  • Slide Number 139
  • Slide Number 140
  • Slide Number 141
  • Slide Number 142
  • Slide Number 143
  • Slide Number 144
  • Slide Number 145
  • Slide Number 146
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  • Slide Number 148
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Form Follows Function bull How will the space be used

bull What activities will occur there bull Active Uses

cooking eating entertaining sports play pool pets food bull Passive Uses

resting meditation viewing bull Does the current layout ldquoworkrdquo or does it need to

change to be more functional bull Lose the bed lines

bull Donrsquot think of your planting bed as a separate area hellip plan the entire space

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Create a Functional Bubble Plan bull Think

bull How the space could be used NOT how it IS used

bull Will it be an outdoor room garden or pathway

bull Do you want add bull Seating areas bull Pathways through

planting ldquoislandsrdquo bull Meander through your

yardslope with a circular route

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Think outside the box

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Create a Functional Bubble Plan bull Think How the space could be used NOT how it IS used

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Is it an Outdoor Room

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

An Outdoor Room with a dry stream bed

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Is it a Passageway

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Is it a Garden

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape Create a Planting Area Bubble Plan

bull Show basic planting areas bull Locate planting heights of

bull High bull Medium bull Low

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape Complete your Functional Bubble Plan

bull Sketch circulation paths and gathering areas

bull Show planting areas and height Create your Hardscape Plan

bull Check hardscape in place and correct bull Add desired elements

Include bull Hardscape walkways drive walls

patios etc bull Fences and walls bull Elements fountains pots arbors

rocks etc bull Planting areas

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Creating Your Plant Palette bull How to Choose

bull What do you like bull Climate appropriate bull Place appropriate bull Does it fill a design function

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Climate Appropriate Plants Leaves are

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Leathery Small

Silvery Solar tracking

Climate Appropriate Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes Homeownerrsquos Guide and Notebook

bull Mediterranean bull Asian bull Tropical bull Contemporary bull Native bull Shade bull Groundcover options

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Mediterranean

CC BY 20 Karen Roe

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Lavender Rosemary

Olives

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Asian

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Iris douglasiana Dietes African Iris Nandina

Juniperus Juniper

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Tropical

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Lantana Alstroemeria

Strelitzia Bird of Paradise Euphorbia milii Crown of Thorns

Bromeliads

Plumeria

Bougainvillea Geraniums Bird of Paradise

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Contemporary

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Anigozanthos Kangaroo Paw Assorted Succulents

Fire Sticks Kalanchoe thyrisifolia Agave Attenuata

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

California Natives

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Heteromeles arbutifolia Toyon

Romneya coulteri Matilija Poppy

Epilobium California Fushia

Saliva clevelandii Cleveland Sage

A note about Natives hellip WaterSmart Plant Palettes

California Natives bull Adapted for our climate soils bull Provide habitat and attract wildlife

Native plants need

bull Little or no summer water bull Little or no fertilizer bull No pesticides bull Less maintenance

Some native plants are summer deciduous

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Shade Plants for Dry Areas (See Notebook)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Bromeliads Clivia Dianella variegata Schefflera arboricola variegata

Walkable Groundcover Options Dymondia margaretae (Silver Carpet)

Lippia nodiflora (Kurapia)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Flat Green Groundcover Options Fragaria chiloensis (Beach Strawberry)

Achillea millefolium (Yarrow)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Mature Size Plant Research the ldquoFinished Sizerdquo

Agave americana marginata

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Mature Size Plant Pick the right size cultivar for the right place

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Carissa macrocarpa Natal Plum Species lsquoBoxwood Beautyrsquo lsquoGreen Carpetrsquo

8rsquo x 8rsquo 2rsquo x 2rsquo 1rsquo ndash 1 frac12rsquo x 4rsquo

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Growing Conditions Exposure

bull Soil type bull Drainage

Full Shade Full Sun

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Water Requirements Water Use Landscape Coefficient of Landscape Species WUCOLS South Coastal South Inland

Plant Search httpucanredusitesWUCOLSPlant_Search_Instructions

Escondido Rancho Bernardo San Marcos Poway Lakeside Ramona

San Diego Chula Vista Del Mar La Jolla Carlsbad Oceanside Vista El Cajon

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant

WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant

Sunset Western Garden Book Specific Plant Info bull Water usage bull Mature Size bull Cultivars bull Growing conditions

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Find Your Sunset Western Zone Zone 24

bull Mild maritime climate mild winters cool summers rarely freezes

Zone 23 bull Warmer than Zone 24

usually frost-free Zone 21

bull A mix of maritime amp continental influence colder in winter

httpwwwsunsetcomgardenclimate-zonessunset-climate-zone-san-diego-area-00418000067314

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant Sunset Western Garden Book Specific Plant Info bull Water usage bull Mature Size bull Cultivars bull Growing requirements

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Explore Design as 2 parts Physical site design

bull How the space is arranged location of major elements

Planting design and placement bull How the space is filled with plants for effective design

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Putting It Together Size your plants bull Draw at Mature Size to match Bubble Diagram bull Avoid overplanting bull Allow room to grow bull Understand you may

need to edit and thin later

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Putting It Together Hydrozoning bull Group plants with like water needs together

according to irrigation zone bull Do not put water needy plants next to low-water

plants bull Research

bull Water Use Classification of Landscape Species (WUCOLS) rating

bull Plant palettes bull Sunset Western

Step 4 Design Plant Placement

Remember Drawing in Scale Accurate proportion using a standard measurement to represent one foot

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale bull Determine the mature size of the plant bull Use the mature size bull Find appropriate circle

on template

bull Example bull Bush is 3rsquo at maturity bull In 14 scale use 34rdquo

diameter circle

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale bull Pencil in the plants for your space bull At 14rdquo scale = 1rsquo- 0rdquo

bull 3rsquo diameter shrub drawn as 34rdquo diameter circle

bull 12rsquo canopy tree drawn as 3rdquo diameter circle

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Anatomy of an Irrigation System

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Pressure Test bull Use meter on last head on valve

bull Range should be between 25 psi and 40 psi

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Pressure Regulation

At the point of connection (POC) At the head At the valve

Sprays Low Pressure

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Donuts formed by poor coverage

Sprays High Pressure

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Misting

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Overhead or Drip

Choose Overhead Spray for bull Large areas of turf replacement ground cover

(ie dymondia Beach Strawberry etc) bull The existing overhead system has good existing

coverage Choose Drip for bull Small oddly shaped planting areas bull Mixing of plants with differing water requirements in

the same valve area

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of Efficient Overhead Spray bull Simple to retrofit existing spray hardware bull Can match precipitation rate of drip bull Simpler to troubleshoot than drip bull May provide better coverage for groundcover

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of Drip Systems bull Drip is the most efficient

irrigation delivery type

bull Reduces weed growth by targeted water application

bull Prevents runoff and erosion

bull Low precipitation rate

bull No trenching means less digging

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of In-Line Drip Emitters

bull Provide consistent precipitation rate throughout line

bull Less prone to clogging and damage than micro spray

bull Easy to install

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Filters

At the head At the valve

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Drip Retrofit Systems bull Replace existing pop-ups with

retrofit such as Rainbird R-1800

bull Use subsurface tubing with emitter valves not micro spray and 14rdquospaghetti lines

bull Cover with mulch

Step 4 Design Irrigation

In-line Drip

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Irrigation Plan bull Create an irrigation plan based on your completed planting

plan and hydrozones bull Select a category of irrigation (rotor drip etchellip) bull Prepare a materials list and fill in spaces on your legend

(components and quantity)

Step 4 Design Irrigation

What is a Controller Program

bull A set of instructions stored in the controller

bull Different irrigation schedules bull Irrigation days ndash how often bull Start times ndash at what time bull Water times ndash how long

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Water Efficient Control Equipment bull Smart Controllers bull Rain and ETo Sensors bull Moisture Sensors

Smart Controllers Moisture Sensors

Rain and ETo Sensors

How much water does your landscape need

hellip It depends

Step 4 Design Irrigation

bull Soil Texture bull Precipitation Rate bull Plant Demand

Irrigation Scheduling Internet BeWaterWisecom

Step 4 Design Irrigation

1 Prepare the site

bull Cut down tall weeds bull Remove woody or invasive plants bull (warm season turf) bull Flag sprinkler heads bull Soak the area with water

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

2 Edging Mounding amp Contouring

bull Make room for the mulch Cut lawn 12 inches away from concrete to 3rdquo below concrete level

bull Create mounds with removed sod by facing turf side down or discard removed sod

bull Grade as needed

Manual ldquoGrubbingrdquo Gas Powered

Sod Cutter

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

3 Ensure Irrigation of Trees and Large plants bull Add bubblers or drip irrigation if needed

In-line drip irrigation can be expanded as tree grows Bubbler Head Drip Irrigation

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

4 Plant Large Plants bull 5 gallon and larger

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

5 Add a weed barrier bull NOT weed cloth (except under rock) bull Newspaper or cardboard bull Overlap by 6-8 inches bull Cover all ground except where

there are plants

Paper amp Cardboard Weed Barrier Do NOT use weed cloth

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Notify your neighbors first

Weed Barrier Newspaper amp Cardboard

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

6 Layer bull 1-2rdquo of compost bull 4-5rdquo of Soil Building Mulch (tree trimmerrsquos chipped etc) bull Pull compost and mulch away from plant crowns and trunks

Timing bull Traditional Allow 3 - 5 months

for composting to complete process then plant

bull Fast Plant before completion by digging through layers

Sheet Mulching

(4rdquo+)

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

bull Rule of thumb for coverage 1 13 Cu Yd covers100 sf 4rdquo depth

Know your Turf Type to Effectively Remove

Turf Type Dormant Season

Active Season

Growth form

Seeds Common Types

Kill Method

Cool Season

Winter

Summer

Small tuffs

Dwarf Tall Fescue (common locally) Perennial Ryegrass Annual Ryegrass Blue Grass

Sheet Mulch

Warm Season

Winter Summer

Creeping Stolons

Bermuda grass Zoysia grass St Augustine Grass Kikuyu grass

Solarization or Chemical Followed by Sheet Mulching

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods bull Herbicides

bull Cannot be killed with Chemicals when dormant bull Spray herbicides when actively growing bull Repeat application

bull Non-toxic herbicide products

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods

bull Complete Sod Removal bull Sod goes to landfill

cannot be recycled

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Contouring for Dry Stream

Step 5 Implementation Contouring

Contouring Landscape Fabric First Cobbles Added

Completed

Step 5 Implementation Sequence

Do It Yourself or Professional Contractor What is right for you bull Tradeoff Cost vs Labor + Time bull Option Be the General Contractor yourself Installation or Repair bull California Landscape Contractors Association (CLCA)

httpwwwclcasandiegoorg bull Certified Irrigation Professional wwwIrrigationorg bull Contractors State License Board (CSLB)

httpwwwcslbcagovConsumers bull YouTube Instructional Videos

Step 6 Maintenance Irrigation

Irrigation Maintenance bull Adjust run time for season

bull 1 Winter bull 2 Fall amp Spring bull 3 Summer

bull Check for leaks and fix leaks promptly bull Flush drip systems and check filters to

reduce clogging bull Adjust sprayheads to prevent

overspray on hardscape

Step 6 Maintenance Plants

Plant Maintenance

bull Amend soil with compost and mulch regularly bull Remove weeds bull Monitor plant health bull Minimize the use of

non- organic chemicals bull Start with a hard spray

of water bull Use insecticidal soap

or other non-toxic pest killer

QUESTIONS

Apply for the WaterSmart Landscape Makeover Series

httplandscapemakeoverwatersmartsdorg Presentation Slides at httpwwwwatersmartsdorgprogramswatersmart-landscape-design-homeowners-workshop

  • Slide Number 1
  • San Diego County Water Authority
  • Slide Number 3
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  • Before
  • After
  • Personal Goals
  • Slide Number 11
  • Why Remove Turf
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • WaterSmart Landscapes
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Design Process Overview
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Implementation Overview
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Slide Number 38
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Water Uptake by Plant Roots
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Slide Number 48
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  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Observations
  • Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
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  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
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  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Find Your Sunset Western Zone
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Plant Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Anatomy of an Irrigation System
  • Slide Number 131
  • Sprays Low Pressure
  • Sprays High Pressure
  • Slide Number 134
  • Slide Number 135
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Page 94: WaterSmart Landscape DESIGN FOR HOMEOWNERS · WaterSmart Landscape . DESIGN FOR HOMEOWNERS . Brought to you by the San Diego County Water Authority . ... Case Study 1. After: Approximately

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Create a Functional Bubble Plan bull Think

bull How the space could be used NOT how it IS used

bull Will it be an outdoor room garden or pathway

bull Do you want add bull Seating areas bull Pathways through

planting ldquoislandsrdquo bull Meander through your

yardslope with a circular route

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Think outside the box

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Create a Functional Bubble Plan bull Think How the space could be used NOT how it IS used

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Is it an Outdoor Room

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

An Outdoor Room with a dry stream bed

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Is it a Passageway

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Is it a Garden

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape Create a Planting Area Bubble Plan

bull Show basic planting areas bull Locate planting heights of

bull High bull Medium bull Low

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape Complete your Functional Bubble Plan

bull Sketch circulation paths and gathering areas

bull Show planting areas and height Create your Hardscape Plan

bull Check hardscape in place and correct bull Add desired elements

Include bull Hardscape walkways drive walls

patios etc bull Fences and walls bull Elements fountains pots arbors

rocks etc bull Planting areas

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Creating Your Plant Palette bull How to Choose

bull What do you like bull Climate appropriate bull Place appropriate bull Does it fill a design function

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Climate Appropriate Plants Leaves are

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Leathery Small

Silvery Solar tracking

Climate Appropriate Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes Homeownerrsquos Guide and Notebook

bull Mediterranean bull Asian bull Tropical bull Contemporary bull Native bull Shade bull Groundcover options

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Mediterranean

CC BY 20 Karen Roe

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Lavender Rosemary

Olives

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Asian

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Iris douglasiana Dietes African Iris Nandina

Juniperus Juniper

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Tropical

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Lantana Alstroemeria

Strelitzia Bird of Paradise Euphorbia milii Crown of Thorns

Bromeliads

Plumeria

Bougainvillea Geraniums Bird of Paradise

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Contemporary

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Anigozanthos Kangaroo Paw Assorted Succulents

Fire Sticks Kalanchoe thyrisifolia Agave Attenuata

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

California Natives

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Heteromeles arbutifolia Toyon

Romneya coulteri Matilija Poppy

Epilobium California Fushia

Saliva clevelandii Cleveland Sage

A note about Natives hellip WaterSmart Plant Palettes

California Natives bull Adapted for our climate soils bull Provide habitat and attract wildlife

Native plants need

bull Little or no summer water bull Little or no fertilizer bull No pesticides bull Less maintenance

Some native plants are summer deciduous

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Shade Plants for Dry Areas (See Notebook)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Bromeliads Clivia Dianella variegata Schefflera arboricola variegata

Walkable Groundcover Options Dymondia margaretae (Silver Carpet)

Lippia nodiflora (Kurapia)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Flat Green Groundcover Options Fragaria chiloensis (Beach Strawberry)

Achillea millefolium (Yarrow)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Mature Size Plant Research the ldquoFinished Sizerdquo

Agave americana marginata

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Mature Size Plant Pick the right size cultivar for the right place

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Carissa macrocarpa Natal Plum Species lsquoBoxwood Beautyrsquo lsquoGreen Carpetrsquo

8rsquo x 8rsquo 2rsquo x 2rsquo 1rsquo ndash 1 frac12rsquo x 4rsquo

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Growing Conditions Exposure

bull Soil type bull Drainage

Full Shade Full Sun

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Water Requirements Water Use Landscape Coefficient of Landscape Species WUCOLS South Coastal South Inland

Plant Search httpucanredusitesWUCOLSPlant_Search_Instructions

Escondido Rancho Bernardo San Marcos Poway Lakeside Ramona

San Diego Chula Vista Del Mar La Jolla Carlsbad Oceanside Vista El Cajon

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant

WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant

Sunset Western Garden Book Specific Plant Info bull Water usage bull Mature Size bull Cultivars bull Growing conditions

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Find Your Sunset Western Zone Zone 24

bull Mild maritime climate mild winters cool summers rarely freezes

Zone 23 bull Warmer than Zone 24

usually frost-free Zone 21

bull A mix of maritime amp continental influence colder in winter

httpwwwsunsetcomgardenclimate-zonessunset-climate-zone-san-diego-area-00418000067314

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant Sunset Western Garden Book Specific Plant Info bull Water usage bull Mature Size bull Cultivars bull Growing requirements

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Explore Design as 2 parts Physical site design

bull How the space is arranged location of major elements

Planting design and placement bull How the space is filled with plants for effective design

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Putting It Together Size your plants bull Draw at Mature Size to match Bubble Diagram bull Avoid overplanting bull Allow room to grow bull Understand you may

need to edit and thin later

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Putting It Together Hydrozoning bull Group plants with like water needs together

according to irrigation zone bull Do not put water needy plants next to low-water

plants bull Research

bull Water Use Classification of Landscape Species (WUCOLS) rating

bull Plant palettes bull Sunset Western

Step 4 Design Plant Placement

Remember Drawing in Scale Accurate proportion using a standard measurement to represent one foot

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale bull Determine the mature size of the plant bull Use the mature size bull Find appropriate circle

on template

bull Example bull Bush is 3rsquo at maturity bull In 14 scale use 34rdquo

diameter circle

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale bull Pencil in the plants for your space bull At 14rdquo scale = 1rsquo- 0rdquo

bull 3rsquo diameter shrub drawn as 34rdquo diameter circle

bull 12rsquo canopy tree drawn as 3rdquo diameter circle

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Anatomy of an Irrigation System

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Pressure Test bull Use meter on last head on valve

bull Range should be between 25 psi and 40 psi

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Pressure Regulation

At the point of connection (POC) At the head At the valve

Sprays Low Pressure

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Donuts formed by poor coverage

Sprays High Pressure

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Misting

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Overhead or Drip

Choose Overhead Spray for bull Large areas of turf replacement ground cover

(ie dymondia Beach Strawberry etc) bull The existing overhead system has good existing

coverage Choose Drip for bull Small oddly shaped planting areas bull Mixing of plants with differing water requirements in

the same valve area

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of Efficient Overhead Spray bull Simple to retrofit existing spray hardware bull Can match precipitation rate of drip bull Simpler to troubleshoot than drip bull May provide better coverage for groundcover

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of Drip Systems bull Drip is the most efficient

irrigation delivery type

bull Reduces weed growth by targeted water application

bull Prevents runoff and erosion

bull Low precipitation rate

bull No trenching means less digging

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of In-Line Drip Emitters

bull Provide consistent precipitation rate throughout line

bull Less prone to clogging and damage than micro spray

bull Easy to install

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Filters

At the head At the valve

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Drip Retrofit Systems bull Replace existing pop-ups with

retrofit such as Rainbird R-1800

bull Use subsurface tubing with emitter valves not micro spray and 14rdquospaghetti lines

bull Cover with mulch

Step 4 Design Irrigation

In-line Drip

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Irrigation Plan bull Create an irrigation plan based on your completed planting

plan and hydrozones bull Select a category of irrigation (rotor drip etchellip) bull Prepare a materials list and fill in spaces on your legend

(components and quantity)

Step 4 Design Irrigation

What is a Controller Program

bull A set of instructions stored in the controller

bull Different irrigation schedules bull Irrigation days ndash how often bull Start times ndash at what time bull Water times ndash how long

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Water Efficient Control Equipment bull Smart Controllers bull Rain and ETo Sensors bull Moisture Sensors

Smart Controllers Moisture Sensors

Rain and ETo Sensors

How much water does your landscape need

hellip It depends

Step 4 Design Irrigation

bull Soil Texture bull Precipitation Rate bull Plant Demand

Irrigation Scheduling Internet BeWaterWisecom

Step 4 Design Irrigation

1 Prepare the site

bull Cut down tall weeds bull Remove woody or invasive plants bull (warm season turf) bull Flag sprinkler heads bull Soak the area with water

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

2 Edging Mounding amp Contouring

bull Make room for the mulch Cut lawn 12 inches away from concrete to 3rdquo below concrete level

bull Create mounds with removed sod by facing turf side down or discard removed sod

bull Grade as needed

Manual ldquoGrubbingrdquo Gas Powered

Sod Cutter

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

3 Ensure Irrigation of Trees and Large plants bull Add bubblers or drip irrigation if needed

In-line drip irrigation can be expanded as tree grows Bubbler Head Drip Irrigation

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

4 Plant Large Plants bull 5 gallon and larger

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

5 Add a weed barrier bull NOT weed cloth (except under rock) bull Newspaper or cardboard bull Overlap by 6-8 inches bull Cover all ground except where

there are plants

Paper amp Cardboard Weed Barrier Do NOT use weed cloth

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Notify your neighbors first

Weed Barrier Newspaper amp Cardboard

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

6 Layer bull 1-2rdquo of compost bull 4-5rdquo of Soil Building Mulch (tree trimmerrsquos chipped etc) bull Pull compost and mulch away from plant crowns and trunks

Timing bull Traditional Allow 3 - 5 months

for composting to complete process then plant

bull Fast Plant before completion by digging through layers

Sheet Mulching

(4rdquo+)

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

bull Rule of thumb for coverage 1 13 Cu Yd covers100 sf 4rdquo depth

Know your Turf Type to Effectively Remove

Turf Type Dormant Season

Active Season

Growth form

Seeds Common Types

Kill Method

Cool Season

Winter

Summer

Small tuffs

Dwarf Tall Fescue (common locally) Perennial Ryegrass Annual Ryegrass Blue Grass

Sheet Mulch

Warm Season

Winter Summer

Creeping Stolons

Bermuda grass Zoysia grass St Augustine Grass Kikuyu grass

Solarization or Chemical Followed by Sheet Mulching

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods bull Herbicides

bull Cannot be killed with Chemicals when dormant bull Spray herbicides when actively growing bull Repeat application

bull Non-toxic herbicide products

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods

bull Complete Sod Removal bull Sod goes to landfill

cannot be recycled

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Contouring for Dry Stream

Step 5 Implementation Contouring

Contouring Landscape Fabric First Cobbles Added

Completed

Step 5 Implementation Sequence

Do It Yourself or Professional Contractor What is right for you bull Tradeoff Cost vs Labor + Time bull Option Be the General Contractor yourself Installation or Repair bull California Landscape Contractors Association (CLCA)

httpwwwclcasandiegoorg bull Certified Irrigation Professional wwwIrrigationorg bull Contractors State License Board (CSLB)

httpwwwcslbcagovConsumers bull YouTube Instructional Videos

Step 6 Maintenance Irrigation

Irrigation Maintenance bull Adjust run time for season

bull 1 Winter bull 2 Fall amp Spring bull 3 Summer

bull Check for leaks and fix leaks promptly bull Flush drip systems and check filters to

reduce clogging bull Adjust sprayheads to prevent

overspray on hardscape

Step 6 Maintenance Plants

Plant Maintenance

bull Amend soil with compost and mulch regularly bull Remove weeds bull Monitor plant health bull Minimize the use of

non- organic chemicals bull Start with a hard spray

of water bull Use insecticidal soap

or other non-toxic pest killer

QUESTIONS

Apply for the WaterSmart Landscape Makeover Series

httplandscapemakeoverwatersmartsdorg Presentation Slides at httpwwwwatersmartsdorgprogramswatersmart-landscape-design-homeowners-workshop

  • Slide Number 1
  • San Diego County Water Authority
  • Slide Number 3
  • Slide Number 4
  • Slide Number 5
  • Slide Number 6
  • Slide Number 7
  • Before
  • After
  • Personal Goals
  • Slide Number 11
  • Why Remove Turf
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • WaterSmart Landscapes
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Design Process Overview
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Implementation Overview
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Slide Number 38
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Water Uptake by Plant Roots
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Slide Number 48
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  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
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  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Observations
  • Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
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  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
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  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
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  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Find Your Sunset Western Zone
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Plant Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Anatomy of an Irrigation System
  • Slide Number 131
  • Sprays Low Pressure
  • Sprays High Pressure
  • Slide Number 134
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Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Create a Functional Bubble Plan bull Think How the space could be used NOT how it IS used

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Is it an Outdoor Room

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

An Outdoor Room with a dry stream bed

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Is it a Passageway

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Is it a Garden

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape Create a Planting Area Bubble Plan

bull Show basic planting areas bull Locate planting heights of

bull High bull Medium bull Low

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape Complete your Functional Bubble Plan

bull Sketch circulation paths and gathering areas

bull Show planting areas and height Create your Hardscape Plan

bull Check hardscape in place and correct bull Add desired elements

Include bull Hardscape walkways drive walls

patios etc bull Fences and walls bull Elements fountains pots arbors

rocks etc bull Planting areas

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Creating Your Plant Palette bull How to Choose

bull What do you like bull Climate appropriate bull Place appropriate bull Does it fill a design function

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Climate Appropriate Plants Leaves are

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Leathery Small

Silvery Solar tracking

Climate Appropriate Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes Homeownerrsquos Guide and Notebook

bull Mediterranean bull Asian bull Tropical bull Contemporary bull Native bull Shade bull Groundcover options

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Mediterranean

CC BY 20 Karen Roe

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Lavender Rosemary

Olives

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Asian

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Iris douglasiana Dietes African Iris Nandina

Juniperus Juniper

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Tropical

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Lantana Alstroemeria

Strelitzia Bird of Paradise Euphorbia milii Crown of Thorns

Bromeliads

Plumeria

Bougainvillea Geraniums Bird of Paradise

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Contemporary

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Anigozanthos Kangaroo Paw Assorted Succulents

Fire Sticks Kalanchoe thyrisifolia Agave Attenuata

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

California Natives

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Heteromeles arbutifolia Toyon

Romneya coulteri Matilija Poppy

Epilobium California Fushia

Saliva clevelandii Cleveland Sage

A note about Natives hellip WaterSmart Plant Palettes

California Natives bull Adapted for our climate soils bull Provide habitat and attract wildlife

Native plants need

bull Little or no summer water bull Little or no fertilizer bull No pesticides bull Less maintenance

Some native plants are summer deciduous

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Shade Plants for Dry Areas (See Notebook)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Bromeliads Clivia Dianella variegata Schefflera arboricola variegata

Walkable Groundcover Options Dymondia margaretae (Silver Carpet)

Lippia nodiflora (Kurapia)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Flat Green Groundcover Options Fragaria chiloensis (Beach Strawberry)

Achillea millefolium (Yarrow)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Mature Size Plant Research the ldquoFinished Sizerdquo

Agave americana marginata

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Mature Size Plant Pick the right size cultivar for the right place

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Carissa macrocarpa Natal Plum Species lsquoBoxwood Beautyrsquo lsquoGreen Carpetrsquo

8rsquo x 8rsquo 2rsquo x 2rsquo 1rsquo ndash 1 frac12rsquo x 4rsquo

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Growing Conditions Exposure

bull Soil type bull Drainage

Full Shade Full Sun

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Water Requirements Water Use Landscape Coefficient of Landscape Species WUCOLS South Coastal South Inland

Plant Search httpucanredusitesWUCOLSPlant_Search_Instructions

Escondido Rancho Bernardo San Marcos Poway Lakeside Ramona

San Diego Chula Vista Del Mar La Jolla Carlsbad Oceanside Vista El Cajon

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant

WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant

Sunset Western Garden Book Specific Plant Info bull Water usage bull Mature Size bull Cultivars bull Growing conditions

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Find Your Sunset Western Zone Zone 24

bull Mild maritime climate mild winters cool summers rarely freezes

Zone 23 bull Warmer than Zone 24

usually frost-free Zone 21

bull A mix of maritime amp continental influence colder in winter

httpwwwsunsetcomgardenclimate-zonessunset-climate-zone-san-diego-area-00418000067314

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant Sunset Western Garden Book Specific Plant Info bull Water usage bull Mature Size bull Cultivars bull Growing requirements

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Explore Design as 2 parts Physical site design

bull How the space is arranged location of major elements

Planting design and placement bull How the space is filled with plants for effective design

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Putting It Together Size your plants bull Draw at Mature Size to match Bubble Diagram bull Avoid overplanting bull Allow room to grow bull Understand you may

need to edit and thin later

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Putting It Together Hydrozoning bull Group plants with like water needs together

according to irrigation zone bull Do not put water needy plants next to low-water

plants bull Research

bull Water Use Classification of Landscape Species (WUCOLS) rating

bull Plant palettes bull Sunset Western

Step 4 Design Plant Placement

Remember Drawing in Scale Accurate proportion using a standard measurement to represent one foot

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale bull Determine the mature size of the plant bull Use the mature size bull Find appropriate circle

on template

bull Example bull Bush is 3rsquo at maturity bull In 14 scale use 34rdquo

diameter circle

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale bull Pencil in the plants for your space bull At 14rdquo scale = 1rsquo- 0rdquo

bull 3rsquo diameter shrub drawn as 34rdquo diameter circle

bull 12rsquo canopy tree drawn as 3rdquo diameter circle

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Anatomy of an Irrigation System

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Pressure Test bull Use meter on last head on valve

bull Range should be between 25 psi and 40 psi

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Pressure Regulation

At the point of connection (POC) At the head At the valve

Sprays Low Pressure

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Donuts formed by poor coverage

Sprays High Pressure

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Misting

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Overhead or Drip

Choose Overhead Spray for bull Large areas of turf replacement ground cover

(ie dymondia Beach Strawberry etc) bull The existing overhead system has good existing

coverage Choose Drip for bull Small oddly shaped planting areas bull Mixing of plants with differing water requirements in

the same valve area

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of Efficient Overhead Spray bull Simple to retrofit existing spray hardware bull Can match precipitation rate of drip bull Simpler to troubleshoot than drip bull May provide better coverage for groundcover

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of Drip Systems bull Drip is the most efficient

irrigation delivery type

bull Reduces weed growth by targeted water application

bull Prevents runoff and erosion

bull Low precipitation rate

bull No trenching means less digging

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of In-Line Drip Emitters

bull Provide consistent precipitation rate throughout line

bull Less prone to clogging and damage than micro spray

bull Easy to install

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Filters

At the head At the valve

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Drip Retrofit Systems bull Replace existing pop-ups with

retrofit such as Rainbird R-1800

bull Use subsurface tubing with emitter valves not micro spray and 14rdquospaghetti lines

bull Cover with mulch

Step 4 Design Irrigation

In-line Drip

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Irrigation Plan bull Create an irrigation plan based on your completed planting

plan and hydrozones bull Select a category of irrigation (rotor drip etchellip) bull Prepare a materials list and fill in spaces on your legend

(components and quantity)

Step 4 Design Irrigation

What is a Controller Program

bull A set of instructions stored in the controller

bull Different irrigation schedules bull Irrigation days ndash how often bull Start times ndash at what time bull Water times ndash how long

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Water Efficient Control Equipment bull Smart Controllers bull Rain and ETo Sensors bull Moisture Sensors

Smart Controllers Moisture Sensors

Rain and ETo Sensors

How much water does your landscape need

hellip It depends

Step 4 Design Irrigation

bull Soil Texture bull Precipitation Rate bull Plant Demand

Irrigation Scheduling Internet BeWaterWisecom

Step 4 Design Irrigation

1 Prepare the site

bull Cut down tall weeds bull Remove woody or invasive plants bull (warm season turf) bull Flag sprinkler heads bull Soak the area with water

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

2 Edging Mounding amp Contouring

bull Make room for the mulch Cut lawn 12 inches away from concrete to 3rdquo below concrete level

bull Create mounds with removed sod by facing turf side down or discard removed sod

bull Grade as needed

Manual ldquoGrubbingrdquo Gas Powered

Sod Cutter

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

3 Ensure Irrigation of Trees and Large plants bull Add bubblers or drip irrigation if needed

In-line drip irrigation can be expanded as tree grows Bubbler Head Drip Irrigation

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

4 Plant Large Plants bull 5 gallon and larger

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

5 Add a weed barrier bull NOT weed cloth (except under rock) bull Newspaper or cardboard bull Overlap by 6-8 inches bull Cover all ground except where

there are plants

Paper amp Cardboard Weed Barrier Do NOT use weed cloth

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Notify your neighbors first

Weed Barrier Newspaper amp Cardboard

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

6 Layer bull 1-2rdquo of compost bull 4-5rdquo of Soil Building Mulch (tree trimmerrsquos chipped etc) bull Pull compost and mulch away from plant crowns and trunks

Timing bull Traditional Allow 3 - 5 months

for composting to complete process then plant

bull Fast Plant before completion by digging through layers

Sheet Mulching

(4rdquo+)

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

bull Rule of thumb for coverage 1 13 Cu Yd covers100 sf 4rdquo depth

Know your Turf Type to Effectively Remove

Turf Type Dormant Season

Active Season

Growth form

Seeds Common Types

Kill Method

Cool Season

Winter

Summer

Small tuffs

Dwarf Tall Fescue (common locally) Perennial Ryegrass Annual Ryegrass Blue Grass

Sheet Mulch

Warm Season

Winter Summer

Creeping Stolons

Bermuda grass Zoysia grass St Augustine Grass Kikuyu grass

Solarization or Chemical Followed by Sheet Mulching

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods bull Herbicides

bull Cannot be killed with Chemicals when dormant bull Spray herbicides when actively growing bull Repeat application

bull Non-toxic herbicide products

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods

bull Complete Sod Removal bull Sod goes to landfill

cannot be recycled

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Contouring for Dry Stream

Step 5 Implementation Contouring

Contouring Landscape Fabric First Cobbles Added

Completed

Step 5 Implementation Sequence

Do It Yourself or Professional Contractor What is right for you bull Tradeoff Cost vs Labor + Time bull Option Be the General Contractor yourself Installation or Repair bull California Landscape Contractors Association (CLCA)

httpwwwclcasandiegoorg bull Certified Irrigation Professional wwwIrrigationorg bull Contractors State License Board (CSLB)

httpwwwcslbcagovConsumers bull YouTube Instructional Videos

Step 6 Maintenance Irrigation

Irrigation Maintenance bull Adjust run time for season

bull 1 Winter bull 2 Fall amp Spring bull 3 Summer

bull Check for leaks and fix leaks promptly bull Flush drip systems and check filters to

reduce clogging bull Adjust sprayheads to prevent

overspray on hardscape

Step 6 Maintenance Plants

Plant Maintenance

bull Amend soil with compost and mulch regularly bull Remove weeds bull Monitor plant health bull Minimize the use of

non- organic chemicals bull Start with a hard spray

of water bull Use insecticidal soap

or other non-toxic pest killer

QUESTIONS

Apply for the WaterSmart Landscape Makeover Series

httplandscapemakeoverwatersmartsdorg Presentation Slides at httpwwwwatersmartsdorgprogramswatersmart-landscape-design-homeowners-workshop

  • Slide Number 1
  • San Diego County Water Authority
  • Slide Number 3
  • Slide Number 4
  • Slide Number 5
  • Slide Number 6
  • Slide Number 7
  • Before
  • After
  • Personal Goals
  • Slide Number 11
  • Why Remove Turf
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • WaterSmart Landscapes
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Design Process Overview
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Implementation Overview
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Slide Number 38
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Water Uptake by Plant Roots
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Slide Number 48
  • Slide Number 49
  • Slide Number 50
  • Slide Number 51
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  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Observations
  • Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Find Your Sunset Western Zone
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Plant Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Anatomy of an Irrigation System
  • Slide Number 131
  • Sprays Low Pressure
  • Sprays High Pressure
  • Slide Number 134
  • Slide Number 135
  • Slide Number 136
  • Slide Number 137
  • Slide Number 138
  • Slide Number 139
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Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Is it an Outdoor Room

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

An Outdoor Room with a dry stream bed

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Is it a Passageway

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Is it a Garden

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape Create a Planting Area Bubble Plan

bull Show basic planting areas bull Locate planting heights of

bull High bull Medium bull Low

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape Complete your Functional Bubble Plan

bull Sketch circulation paths and gathering areas

bull Show planting areas and height Create your Hardscape Plan

bull Check hardscape in place and correct bull Add desired elements

Include bull Hardscape walkways drive walls

patios etc bull Fences and walls bull Elements fountains pots arbors

rocks etc bull Planting areas

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Creating Your Plant Palette bull How to Choose

bull What do you like bull Climate appropriate bull Place appropriate bull Does it fill a design function

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Climate Appropriate Plants Leaves are

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Leathery Small

Silvery Solar tracking

Climate Appropriate Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes Homeownerrsquos Guide and Notebook

bull Mediterranean bull Asian bull Tropical bull Contemporary bull Native bull Shade bull Groundcover options

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Mediterranean

CC BY 20 Karen Roe

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Lavender Rosemary

Olives

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Asian

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Iris douglasiana Dietes African Iris Nandina

Juniperus Juniper

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Tropical

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Lantana Alstroemeria

Strelitzia Bird of Paradise Euphorbia milii Crown of Thorns

Bromeliads

Plumeria

Bougainvillea Geraniums Bird of Paradise

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Contemporary

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Anigozanthos Kangaroo Paw Assorted Succulents

Fire Sticks Kalanchoe thyrisifolia Agave Attenuata

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

California Natives

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Heteromeles arbutifolia Toyon

Romneya coulteri Matilija Poppy

Epilobium California Fushia

Saliva clevelandii Cleveland Sage

A note about Natives hellip WaterSmart Plant Palettes

California Natives bull Adapted for our climate soils bull Provide habitat and attract wildlife

Native plants need

bull Little or no summer water bull Little or no fertilizer bull No pesticides bull Less maintenance

Some native plants are summer deciduous

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Shade Plants for Dry Areas (See Notebook)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Bromeliads Clivia Dianella variegata Schefflera arboricola variegata

Walkable Groundcover Options Dymondia margaretae (Silver Carpet)

Lippia nodiflora (Kurapia)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Flat Green Groundcover Options Fragaria chiloensis (Beach Strawberry)

Achillea millefolium (Yarrow)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Mature Size Plant Research the ldquoFinished Sizerdquo

Agave americana marginata

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Mature Size Plant Pick the right size cultivar for the right place

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Carissa macrocarpa Natal Plum Species lsquoBoxwood Beautyrsquo lsquoGreen Carpetrsquo

8rsquo x 8rsquo 2rsquo x 2rsquo 1rsquo ndash 1 frac12rsquo x 4rsquo

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Growing Conditions Exposure

bull Soil type bull Drainage

Full Shade Full Sun

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Water Requirements Water Use Landscape Coefficient of Landscape Species WUCOLS South Coastal South Inland

Plant Search httpucanredusitesWUCOLSPlant_Search_Instructions

Escondido Rancho Bernardo San Marcos Poway Lakeside Ramona

San Diego Chula Vista Del Mar La Jolla Carlsbad Oceanside Vista El Cajon

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant

WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant

Sunset Western Garden Book Specific Plant Info bull Water usage bull Mature Size bull Cultivars bull Growing conditions

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Find Your Sunset Western Zone Zone 24

bull Mild maritime climate mild winters cool summers rarely freezes

Zone 23 bull Warmer than Zone 24

usually frost-free Zone 21

bull A mix of maritime amp continental influence colder in winter

httpwwwsunsetcomgardenclimate-zonessunset-climate-zone-san-diego-area-00418000067314

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant Sunset Western Garden Book Specific Plant Info bull Water usage bull Mature Size bull Cultivars bull Growing requirements

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Explore Design as 2 parts Physical site design

bull How the space is arranged location of major elements

Planting design and placement bull How the space is filled with plants for effective design

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Putting It Together Size your plants bull Draw at Mature Size to match Bubble Diagram bull Avoid overplanting bull Allow room to grow bull Understand you may

need to edit and thin later

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Putting It Together Hydrozoning bull Group plants with like water needs together

according to irrigation zone bull Do not put water needy plants next to low-water

plants bull Research

bull Water Use Classification of Landscape Species (WUCOLS) rating

bull Plant palettes bull Sunset Western

Step 4 Design Plant Placement

Remember Drawing in Scale Accurate proportion using a standard measurement to represent one foot

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale bull Determine the mature size of the plant bull Use the mature size bull Find appropriate circle

on template

bull Example bull Bush is 3rsquo at maturity bull In 14 scale use 34rdquo

diameter circle

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale bull Pencil in the plants for your space bull At 14rdquo scale = 1rsquo- 0rdquo

bull 3rsquo diameter shrub drawn as 34rdquo diameter circle

bull 12rsquo canopy tree drawn as 3rdquo diameter circle

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Anatomy of an Irrigation System

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Pressure Test bull Use meter on last head on valve

bull Range should be between 25 psi and 40 psi

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Pressure Regulation

At the point of connection (POC) At the head At the valve

Sprays Low Pressure

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Donuts formed by poor coverage

Sprays High Pressure

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Misting

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Overhead or Drip

Choose Overhead Spray for bull Large areas of turf replacement ground cover

(ie dymondia Beach Strawberry etc) bull The existing overhead system has good existing

coverage Choose Drip for bull Small oddly shaped planting areas bull Mixing of plants with differing water requirements in

the same valve area

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of Efficient Overhead Spray bull Simple to retrofit existing spray hardware bull Can match precipitation rate of drip bull Simpler to troubleshoot than drip bull May provide better coverage for groundcover

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of Drip Systems bull Drip is the most efficient

irrigation delivery type

bull Reduces weed growth by targeted water application

bull Prevents runoff and erosion

bull Low precipitation rate

bull No trenching means less digging

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of In-Line Drip Emitters

bull Provide consistent precipitation rate throughout line

bull Less prone to clogging and damage than micro spray

bull Easy to install

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Filters

At the head At the valve

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Drip Retrofit Systems bull Replace existing pop-ups with

retrofit such as Rainbird R-1800

bull Use subsurface tubing with emitter valves not micro spray and 14rdquospaghetti lines

bull Cover with mulch

Step 4 Design Irrigation

In-line Drip

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Irrigation Plan bull Create an irrigation plan based on your completed planting

plan and hydrozones bull Select a category of irrigation (rotor drip etchellip) bull Prepare a materials list and fill in spaces on your legend

(components and quantity)

Step 4 Design Irrigation

What is a Controller Program

bull A set of instructions stored in the controller

bull Different irrigation schedules bull Irrigation days ndash how often bull Start times ndash at what time bull Water times ndash how long

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Water Efficient Control Equipment bull Smart Controllers bull Rain and ETo Sensors bull Moisture Sensors

Smart Controllers Moisture Sensors

Rain and ETo Sensors

How much water does your landscape need

hellip It depends

Step 4 Design Irrigation

bull Soil Texture bull Precipitation Rate bull Plant Demand

Irrigation Scheduling Internet BeWaterWisecom

Step 4 Design Irrigation

1 Prepare the site

bull Cut down tall weeds bull Remove woody or invasive plants bull (warm season turf) bull Flag sprinkler heads bull Soak the area with water

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

2 Edging Mounding amp Contouring

bull Make room for the mulch Cut lawn 12 inches away from concrete to 3rdquo below concrete level

bull Create mounds with removed sod by facing turf side down or discard removed sod

bull Grade as needed

Manual ldquoGrubbingrdquo Gas Powered

Sod Cutter

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

3 Ensure Irrigation of Trees and Large plants bull Add bubblers or drip irrigation if needed

In-line drip irrigation can be expanded as tree grows Bubbler Head Drip Irrigation

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

4 Plant Large Plants bull 5 gallon and larger

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

5 Add a weed barrier bull NOT weed cloth (except under rock) bull Newspaper or cardboard bull Overlap by 6-8 inches bull Cover all ground except where

there are plants

Paper amp Cardboard Weed Barrier Do NOT use weed cloth

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Notify your neighbors first

Weed Barrier Newspaper amp Cardboard

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

6 Layer bull 1-2rdquo of compost bull 4-5rdquo of Soil Building Mulch (tree trimmerrsquos chipped etc) bull Pull compost and mulch away from plant crowns and trunks

Timing bull Traditional Allow 3 - 5 months

for composting to complete process then plant

bull Fast Plant before completion by digging through layers

Sheet Mulching

(4rdquo+)

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

bull Rule of thumb for coverage 1 13 Cu Yd covers100 sf 4rdquo depth

Know your Turf Type to Effectively Remove

Turf Type Dormant Season

Active Season

Growth form

Seeds Common Types

Kill Method

Cool Season

Winter

Summer

Small tuffs

Dwarf Tall Fescue (common locally) Perennial Ryegrass Annual Ryegrass Blue Grass

Sheet Mulch

Warm Season

Winter Summer

Creeping Stolons

Bermuda grass Zoysia grass St Augustine Grass Kikuyu grass

Solarization or Chemical Followed by Sheet Mulching

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods bull Herbicides

bull Cannot be killed with Chemicals when dormant bull Spray herbicides when actively growing bull Repeat application

bull Non-toxic herbicide products

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods

bull Complete Sod Removal bull Sod goes to landfill

cannot be recycled

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Contouring for Dry Stream

Step 5 Implementation Contouring

Contouring Landscape Fabric First Cobbles Added

Completed

Step 5 Implementation Sequence

Do It Yourself or Professional Contractor What is right for you bull Tradeoff Cost vs Labor + Time bull Option Be the General Contractor yourself Installation or Repair bull California Landscape Contractors Association (CLCA)

httpwwwclcasandiegoorg bull Certified Irrigation Professional wwwIrrigationorg bull Contractors State License Board (CSLB)

httpwwwcslbcagovConsumers bull YouTube Instructional Videos

Step 6 Maintenance Irrigation

Irrigation Maintenance bull Adjust run time for season

bull 1 Winter bull 2 Fall amp Spring bull 3 Summer

bull Check for leaks and fix leaks promptly bull Flush drip systems and check filters to

reduce clogging bull Adjust sprayheads to prevent

overspray on hardscape

Step 6 Maintenance Plants

Plant Maintenance

bull Amend soil with compost and mulch regularly bull Remove weeds bull Monitor plant health bull Minimize the use of

non- organic chemicals bull Start with a hard spray

of water bull Use insecticidal soap

or other non-toxic pest killer

QUESTIONS

Apply for the WaterSmart Landscape Makeover Series

httplandscapemakeoverwatersmartsdorg Presentation Slides at httpwwwwatersmartsdorgprogramswatersmart-landscape-design-homeowners-workshop

  • Slide Number 1
  • San Diego County Water Authority
  • Slide Number 3
  • Slide Number 4
  • Slide Number 5
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  • Before
  • After
  • Personal Goals
  • Slide Number 11
  • Why Remove Turf
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • WaterSmart Landscapes
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Design Process Overview
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Implementation Overview
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Slide Number 38
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Water Uptake by Plant Roots
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
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  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Observations
  • Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
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  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
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  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
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  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
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  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Find Your Sunset Western Zone
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Plant Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Anatomy of an Irrigation System
  • Slide Number 131
  • Sprays Low Pressure
  • Sprays High Pressure
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Page 97: WaterSmart Landscape DESIGN FOR HOMEOWNERS · WaterSmart Landscape . DESIGN FOR HOMEOWNERS . Brought to you by the San Diego County Water Authority . ... Case Study 1. After: Approximately

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

An Outdoor Room with a dry stream bed

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Is it a Passageway

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Is it a Garden

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape Create a Planting Area Bubble Plan

bull Show basic planting areas bull Locate planting heights of

bull High bull Medium bull Low

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape Complete your Functional Bubble Plan

bull Sketch circulation paths and gathering areas

bull Show planting areas and height Create your Hardscape Plan

bull Check hardscape in place and correct bull Add desired elements

Include bull Hardscape walkways drive walls

patios etc bull Fences and walls bull Elements fountains pots arbors

rocks etc bull Planting areas

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Creating Your Plant Palette bull How to Choose

bull What do you like bull Climate appropriate bull Place appropriate bull Does it fill a design function

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Climate Appropriate Plants Leaves are

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Leathery Small

Silvery Solar tracking

Climate Appropriate Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes Homeownerrsquos Guide and Notebook

bull Mediterranean bull Asian bull Tropical bull Contemporary bull Native bull Shade bull Groundcover options

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Mediterranean

CC BY 20 Karen Roe

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Lavender Rosemary

Olives

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Asian

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Iris douglasiana Dietes African Iris Nandina

Juniperus Juniper

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Tropical

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Lantana Alstroemeria

Strelitzia Bird of Paradise Euphorbia milii Crown of Thorns

Bromeliads

Plumeria

Bougainvillea Geraniums Bird of Paradise

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Contemporary

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Anigozanthos Kangaroo Paw Assorted Succulents

Fire Sticks Kalanchoe thyrisifolia Agave Attenuata

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

California Natives

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Heteromeles arbutifolia Toyon

Romneya coulteri Matilija Poppy

Epilobium California Fushia

Saliva clevelandii Cleveland Sage

A note about Natives hellip WaterSmart Plant Palettes

California Natives bull Adapted for our climate soils bull Provide habitat and attract wildlife

Native plants need

bull Little or no summer water bull Little or no fertilizer bull No pesticides bull Less maintenance

Some native plants are summer deciduous

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Shade Plants for Dry Areas (See Notebook)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Bromeliads Clivia Dianella variegata Schefflera arboricola variegata

Walkable Groundcover Options Dymondia margaretae (Silver Carpet)

Lippia nodiflora (Kurapia)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Flat Green Groundcover Options Fragaria chiloensis (Beach Strawberry)

Achillea millefolium (Yarrow)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Mature Size Plant Research the ldquoFinished Sizerdquo

Agave americana marginata

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Mature Size Plant Pick the right size cultivar for the right place

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Carissa macrocarpa Natal Plum Species lsquoBoxwood Beautyrsquo lsquoGreen Carpetrsquo

8rsquo x 8rsquo 2rsquo x 2rsquo 1rsquo ndash 1 frac12rsquo x 4rsquo

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Growing Conditions Exposure

bull Soil type bull Drainage

Full Shade Full Sun

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Water Requirements Water Use Landscape Coefficient of Landscape Species WUCOLS South Coastal South Inland

Plant Search httpucanredusitesWUCOLSPlant_Search_Instructions

Escondido Rancho Bernardo San Marcos Poway Lakeside Ramona

San Diego Chula Vista Del Mar La Jolla Carlsbad Oceanside Vista El Cajon

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant

WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant

Sunset Western Garden Book Specific Plant Info bull Water usage bull Mature Size bull Cultivars bull Growing conditions

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Find Your Sunset Western Zone Zone 24

bull Mild maritime climate mild winters cool summers rarely freezes

Zone 23 bull Warmer than Zone 24

usually frost-free Zone 21

bull A mix of maritime amp continental influence colder in winter

httpwwwsunsetcomgardenclimate-zonessunset-climate-zone-san-diego-area-00418000067314

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant Sunset Western Garden Book Specific Plant Info bull Water usage bull Mature Size bull Cultivars bull Growing requirements

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Explore Design as 2 parts Physical site design

bull How the space is arranged location of major elements

Planting design and placement bull How the space is filled with plants for effective design

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Putting It Together Size your plants bull Draw at Mature Size to match Bubble Diagram bull Avoid overplanting bull Allow room to grow bull Understand you may

need to edit and thin later

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Putting It Together Hydrozoning bull Group plants with like water needs together

according to irrigation zone bull Do not put water needy plants next to low-water

plants bull Research

bull Water Use Classification of Landscape Species (WUCOLS) rating

bull Plant palettes bull Sunset Western

Step 4 Design Plant Placement

Remember Drawing in Scale Accurate proportion using a standard measurement to represent one foot

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale bull Determine the mature size of the plant bull Use the mature size bull Find appropriate circle

on template

bull Example bull Bush is 3rsquo at maturity bull In 14 scale use 34rdquo

diameter circle

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale bull Pencil in the plants for your space bull At 14rdquo scale = 1rsquo- 0rdquo

bull 3rsquo diameter shrub drawn as 34rdquo diameter circle

bull 12rsquo canopy tree drawn as 3rdquo diameter circle

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Anatomy of an Irrigation System

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Pressure Test bull Use meter on last head on valve

bull Range should be between 25 psi and 40 psi

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Pressure Regulation

At the point of connection (POC) At the head At the valve

Sprays Low Pressure

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Donuts formed by poor coverage

Sprays High Pressure

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Misting

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Overhead or Drip

Choose Overhead Spray for bull Large areas of turf replacement ground cover

(ie dymondia Beach Strawberry etc) bull The existing overhead system has good existing

coverage Choose Drip for bull Small oddly shaped planting areas bull Mixing of plants with differing water requirements in

the same valve area

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of Efficient Overhead Spray bull Simple to retrofit existing spray hardware bull Can match precipitation rate of drip bull Simpler to troubleshoot than drip bull May provide better coverage for groundcover

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of Drip Systems bull Drip is the most efficient

irrigation delivery type

bull Reduces weed growth by targeted water application

bull Prevents runoff and erosion

bull Low precipitation rate

bull No trenching means less digging

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of In-Line Drip Emitters

bull Provide consistent precipitation rate throughout line

bull Less prone to clogging and damage than micro spray

bull Easy to install

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Filters

At the head At the valve

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Drip Retrofit Systems bull Replace existing pop-ups with

retrofit such as Rainbird R-1800

bull Use subsurface tubing with emitter valves not micro spray and 14rdquospaghetti lines

bull Cover with mulch

Step 4 Design Irrigation

In-line Drip

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Irrigation Plan bull Create an irrigation plan based on your completed planting

plan and hydrozones bull Select a category of irrigation (rotor drip etchellip) bull Prepare a materials list and fill in spaces on your legend

(components and quantity)

Step 4 Design Irrigation

What is a Controller Program

bull A set of instructions stored in the controller

bull Different irrigation schedules bull Irrigation days ndash how often bull Start times ndash at what time bull Water times ndash how long

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Water Efficient Control Equipment bull Smart Controllers bull Rain and ETo Sensors bull Moisture Sensors

Smart Controllers Moisture Sensors

Rain and ETo Sensors

How much water does your landscape need

hellip It depends

Step 4 Design Irrigation

bull Soil Texture bull Precipitation Rate bull Plant Demand

Irrigation Scheduling Internet BeWaterWisecom

Step 4 Design Irrigation

1 Prepare the site

bull Cut down tall weeds bull Remove woody or invasive plants bull (warm season turf) bull Flag sprinkler heads bull Soak the area with water

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

2 Edging Mounding amp Contouring

bull Make room for the mulch Cut lawn 12 inches away from concrete to 3rdquo below concrete level

bull Create mounds with removed sod by facing turf side down or discard removed sod

bull Grade as needed

Manual ldquoGrubbingrdquo Gas Powered

Sod Cutter

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

3 Ensure Irrigation of Trees and Large plants bull Add bubblers or drip irrigation if needed

In-line drip irrigation can be expanded as tree grows Bubbler Head Drip Irrigation

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

4 Plant Large Plants bull 5 gallon and larger

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

5 Add a weed barrier bull NOT weed cloth (except under rock) bull Newspaper or cardboard bull Overlap by 6-8 inches bull Cover all ground except where

there are plants

Paper amp Cardboard Weed Barrier Do NOT use weed cloth

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Notify your neighbors first

Weed Barrier Newspaper amp Cardboard

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

6 Layer bull 1-2rdquo of compost bull 4-5rdquo of Soil Building Mulch (tree trimmerrsquos chipped etc) bull Pull compost and mulch away from plant crowns and trunks

Timing bull Traditional Allow 3 - 5 months

for composting to complete process then plant

bull Fast Plant before completion by digging through layers

Sheet Mulching

(4rdquo+)

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

bull Rule of thumb for coverage 1 13 Cu Yd covers100 sf 4rdquo depth

Know your Turf Type to Effectively Remove

Turf Type Dormant Season

Active Season

Growth form

Seeds Common Types

Kill Method

Cool Season

Winter

Summer

Small tuffs

Dwarf Tall Fescue (common locally) Perennial Ryegrass Annual Ryegrass Blue Grass

Sheet Mulch

Warm Season

Winter Summer

Creeping Stolons

Bermuda grass Zoysia grass St Augustine Grass Kikuyu grass

Solarization or Chemical Followed by Sheet Mulching

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods bull Herbicides

bull Cannot be killed with Chemicals when dormant bull Spray herbicides when actively growing bull Repeat application

bull Non-toxic herbicide products

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods

bull Complete Sod Removal bull Sod goes to landfill

cannot be recycled

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Contouring for Dry Stream

Step 5 Implementation Contouring

Contouring Landscape Fabric First Cobbles Added

Completed

Step 5 Implementation Sequence

Do It Yourself or Professional Contractor What is right for you bull Tradeoff Cost vs Labor + Time bull Option Be the General Contractor yourself Installation or Repair bull California Landscape Contractors Association (CLCA)

httpwwwclcasandiegoorg bull Certified Irrigation Professional wwwIrrigationorg bull Contractors State License Board (CSLB)

httpwwwcslbcagovConsumers bull YouTube Instructional Videos

Step 6 Maintenance Irrigation

Irrigation Maintenance bull Adjust run time for season

bull 1 Winter bull 2 Fall amp Spring bull 3 Summer

bull Check for leaks and fix leaks promptly bull Flush drip systems and check filters to

reduce clogging bull Adjust sprayheads to prevent

overspray on hardscape

Step 6 Maintenance Plants

Plant Maintenance

bull Amend soil with compost and mulch regularly bull Remove weeds bull Monitor plant health bull Minimize the use of

non- organic chemicals bull Start with a hard spray

of water bull Use insecticidal soap

or other non-toxic pest killer

QUESTIONS

Apply for the WaterSmart Landscape Makeover Series

httplandscapemakeoverwatersmartsdorg Presentation Slides at httpwwwwatersmartsdorgprogramswatersmart-landscape-design-homeowners-workshop

  • Slide Number 1
  • San Diego County Water Authority
  • Slide Number 3
  • Slide Number 4
  • Slide Number 5
  • Slide Number 6
  • Slide Number 7
  • Before
  • After
  • Personal Goals
  • Slide Number 11
  • Why Remove Turf
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • WaterSmart Landscapes
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Design Process Overview
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Implementation Overview
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Slide Number 38
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Water Uptake by Plant Roots
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Slide Number 48
  • Slide Number 49
  • Slide Number 50
  • Slide Number 51
  • Slide Number 52
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Observations
  • Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
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  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Find Your Sunset Western Zone
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Plant Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Anatomy of an Irrigation System
  • Slide Number 131
  • Sprays Low Pressure
  • Sprays High Pressure
  • Slide Number 134
  • Slide Number 135
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  • Slide Number 137
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Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Is it a Passageway

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Is it a Garden

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape Create a Planting Area Bubble Plan

bull Show basic planting areas bull Locate planting heights of

bull High bull Medium bull Low

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape Complete your Functional Bubble Plan

bull Sketch circulation paths and gathering areas

bull Show planting areas and height Create your Hardscape Plan

bull Check hardscape in place and correct bull Add desired elements

Include bull Hardscape walkways drive walls

patios etc bull Fences and walls bull Elements fountains pots arbors

rocks etc bull Planting areas

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Creating Your Plant Palette bull How to Choose

bull What do you like bull Climate appropriate bull Place appropriate bull Does it fill a design function

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Climate Appropriate Plants Leaves are

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Leathery Small

Silvery Solar tracking

Climate Appropriate Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes Homeownerrsquos Guide and Notebook

bull Mediterranean bull Asian bull Tropical bull Contemporary bull Native bull Shade bull Groundcover options

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Mediterranean

CC BY 20 Karen Roe

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Lavender Rosemary

Olives

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Asian

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Iris douglasiana Dietes African Iris Nandina

Juniperus Juniper

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Tropical

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Lantana Alstroemeria

Strelitzia Bird of Paradise Euphorbia milii Crown of Thorns

Bromeliads

Plumeria

Bougainvillea Geraniums Bird of Paradise

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Contemporary

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Anigozanthos Kangaroo Paw Assorted Succulents

Fire Sticks Kalanchoe thyrisifolia Agave Attenuata

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

California Natives

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Heteromeles arbutifolia Toyon

Romneya coulteri Matilija Poppy

Epilobium California Fushia

Saliva clevelandii Cleveland Sage

A note about Natives hellip WaterSmart Plant Palettes

California Natives bull Adapted for our climate soils bull Provide habitat and attract wildlife

Native plants need

bull Little or no summer water bull Little or no fertilizer bull No pesticides bull Less maintenance

Some native plants are summer deciduous

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Shade Plants for Dry Areas (See Notebook)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Bromeliads Clivia Dianella variegata Schefflera arboricola variegata

Walkable Groundcover Options Dymondia margaretae (Silver Carpet)

Lippia nodiflora (Kurapia)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Flat Green Groundcover Options Fragaria chiloensis (Beach Strawberry)

Achillea millefolium (Yarrow)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Mature Size Plant Research the ldquoFinished Sizerdquo

Agave americana marginata

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Mature Size Plant Pick the right size cultivar for the right place

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Carissa macrocarpa Natal Plum Species lsquoBoxwood Beautyrsquo lsquoGreen Carpetrsquo

8rsquo x 8rsquo 2rsquo x 2rsquo 1rsquo ndash 1 frac12rsquo x 4rsquo

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Growing Conditions Exposure

bull Soil type bull Drainage

Full Shade Full Sun

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Water Requirements Water Use Landscape Coefficient of Landscape Species WUCOLS South Coastal South Inland

Plant Search httpucanredusitesWUCOLSPlant_Search_Instructions

Escondido Rancho Bernardo San Marcos Poway Lakeside Ramona

San Diego Chula Vista Del Mar La Jolla Carlsbad Oceanside Vista El Cajon

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant

WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant

Sunset Western Garden Book Specific Plant Info bull Water usage bull Mature Size bull Cultivars bull Growing conditions

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Find Your Sunset Western Zone Zone 24

bull Mild maritime climate mild winters cool summers rarely freezes

Zone 23 bull Warmer than Zone 24

usually frost-free Zone 21

bull A mix of maritime amp continental influence colder in winter

httpwwwsunsetcomgardenclimate-zonessunset-climate-zone-san-diego-area-00418000067314

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant Sunset Western Garden Book Specific Plant Info bull Water usage bull Mature Size bull Cultivars bull Growing requirements

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Explore Design as 2 parts Physical site design

bull How the space is arranged location of major elements

Planting design and placement bull How the space is filled with plants for effective design

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Putting It Together Size your plants bull Draw at Mature Size to match Bubble Diagram bull Avoid overplanting bull Allow room to grow bull Understand you may

need to edit and thin later

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Putting It Together Hydrozoning bull Group plants with like water needs together

according to irrigation zone bull Do not put water needy plants next to low-water

plants bull Research

bull Water Use Classification of Landscape Species (WUCOLS) rating

bull Plant palettes bull Sunset Western

Step 4 Design Plant Placement

Remember Drawing in Scale Accurate proportion using a standard measurement to represent one foot

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale bull Determine the mature size of the plant bull Use the mature size bull Find appropriate circle

on template

bull Example bull Bush is 3rsquo at maturity bull In 14 scale use 34rdquo

diameter circle

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale bull Pencil in the plants for your space bull At 14rdquo scale = 1rsquo- 0rdquo

bull 3rsquo diameter shrub drawn as 34rdquo diameter circle

bull 12rsquo canopy tree drawn as 3rdquo diameter circle

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Anatomy of an Irrigation System

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Pressure Test bull Use meter on last head on valve

bull Range should be between 25 psi and 40 psi

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Pressure Regulation

At the point of connection (POC) At the head At the valve

Sprays Low Pressure

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Donuts formed by poor coverage

Sprays High Pressure

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Misting

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Overhead or Drip

Choose Overhead Spray for bull Large areas of turf replacement ground cover

(ie dymondia Beach Strawberry etc) bull The existing overhead system has good existing

coverage Choose Drip for bull Small oddly shaped planting areas bull Mixing of plants with differing water requirements in

the same valve area

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of Efficient Overhead Spray bull Simple to retrofit existing spray hardware bull Can match precipitation rate of drip bull Simpler to troubleshoot than drip bull May provide better coverage for groundcover

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of Drip Systems bull Drip is the most efficient

irrigation delivery type

bull Reduces weed growth by targeted water application

bull Prevents runoff and erosion

bull Low precipitation rate

bull No trenching means less digging

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of In-Line Drip Emitters

bull Provide consistent precipitation rate throughout line

bull Less prone to clogging and damage than micro spray

bull Easy to install

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Filters

At the head At the valve

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Drip Retrofit Systems bull Replace existing pop-ups with

retrofit such as Rainbird R-1800

bull Use subsurface tubing with emitter valves not micro spray and 14rdquospaghetti lines

bull Cover with mulch

Step 4 Design Irrigation

In-line Drip

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Irrigation Plan bull Create an irrigation plan based on your completed planting

plan and hydrozones bull Select a category of irrigation (rotor drip etchellip) bull Prepare a materials list and fill in spaces on your legend

(components and quantity)

Step 4 Design Irrigation

What is a Controller Program

bull A set of instructions stored in the controller

bull Different irrigation schedules bull Irrigation days ndash how often bull Start times ndash at what time bull Water times ndash how long

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Water Efficient Control Equipment bull Smart Controllers bull Rain and ETo Sensors bull Moisture Sensors

Smart Controllers Moisture Sensors

Rain and ETo Sensors

How much water does your landscape need

hellip It depends

Step 4 Design Irrigation

bull Soil Texture bull Precipitation Rate bull Plant Demand

Irrigation Scheduling Internet BeWaterWisecom

Step 4 Design Irrigation

1 Prepare the site

bull Cut down tall weeds bull Remove woody or invasive plants bull (warm season turf) bull Flag sprinkler heads bull Soak the area with water

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

2 Edging Mounding amp Contouring

bull Make room for the mulch Cut lawn 12 inches away from concrete to 3rdquo below concrete level

bull Create mounds with removed sod by facing turf side down or discard removed sod

bull Grade as needed

Manual ldquoGrubbingrdquo Gas Powered

Sod Cutter

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

3 Ensure Irrigation of Trees and Large plants bull Add bubblers or drip irrigation if needed

In-line drip irrigation can be expanded as tree grows Bubbler Head Drip Irrigation

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

4 Plant Large Plants bull 5 gallon and larger

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

5 Add a weed barrier bull NOT weed cloth (except under rock) bull Newspaper or cardboard bull Overlap by 6-8 inches bull Cover all ground except where

there are plants

Paper amp Cardboard Weed Barrier Do NOT use weed cloth

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Notify your neighbors first

Weed Barrier Newspaper amp Cardboard

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

6 Layer bull 1-2rdquo of compost bull 4-5rdquo of Soil Building Mulch (tree trimmerrsquos chipped etc) bull Pull compost and mulch away from plant crowns and trunks

Timing bull Traditional Allow 3 - 5 months

for composting to complete process then plant

bull Fast Plant before completion by digging through layers

Sheet Mulching

(4rdquo+)

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

bull Rule of thumb for coverage 1 13 Cu Yd covers100 sf 4rdquo depth

Know your Turf Type to Effectively Remove

Turf Type Dormant Season

Active Season

Growth form

Seeds Common Types

Kill Method

Cool Season

Winter

Summer

Small tuffs

Dwarf Tall Fescue (common locally) Perennial Ryegrass Annual Ryegrass Blue Grass

Sheet Mulch

Warm Season

Winter Summer

Creeping Stolons

Bermuda grass Zoysia grass St Augustine Grass Kikuyu grass

Solarization or Chemical Followed by Sheet Mulching

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods bull Herbicides

bull Cannot be killed with Chemicals when dormant bull Spray herbicides when actively growing bull Repeat application

bull Non-toxic herbicide products

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods

bull Complete Sod Removal bull Sod goes to landfill

cannot be recycled

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Contouring for Dry Stream

Step 5 Implementation Contouring

Contouring Landscape Fabric First Cobbles Added

Completed

Step 5 Implementation Sequence

Do It Yourself or Professional Contractor What is right for you bull Tradeoff Cost vs Labor + Time bull Option Be the General Contractor yourself Installation or Repair bull California Landscape Contractors Association (CLCA)

httpwwwclcasandiegoorg bull Certified Irrigation Professional wwwIrrigationorg bull Contractors State License Board (CSLB)

httpwwwcslbcagovConsumers bull YouTube Instructional Videos

Step 6 Maintenance Irrigation

Irrigation Maintenance bull Adjust run time for season

bull 1 Winter bull 2 Fall amp Spring bull 3 Summer

bull Check for leaks and fix leaks promptly bull Flush drip systems and check filters to

reduce clogging bull Adjust sprayheads to prevent

overspray on hardscape

Step 6 Maintenance Plants

Plant Maintenance

bull Amend soil with compost and mulch regularly bull Remove weeds bull Monitor plant health bull Minimize the use of

non- organic chemicals bull Start with a hard spray

of water bull Use insecticidal soap

or other non-toxic pest killer

QUESTIONS

Apply for the WaterSmart Landscape Makeover Series

httplandscapemakeoverwatersmartsdorg Presentation Slides at httpwwwwatersmartsdorgprogramswatersmart-landscape-design-homeowners-workshop

  • Slide Number 1
  • San Diego County Water Authority
  • Slide Number 3
  • Slide Number 4
  • Slide Number 5
  • Slide Number 6
  • Slide Number 7
  • Before
  • After
  • Personal Goals
  • Slide Number 11
  • Why Remove Turf
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • WaterSmart Landscapes
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Design Process Overview
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Implementation Overview
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Slide Number 38
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Water Uptake by Plant Roots
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Slide Number 48
  • Slide Number 49
  • Slide Number 50
  • Slide Number 51
  • Slide Number 52
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Observations
  • Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
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  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Find Your Sunset Western Zone
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Plant Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Anatomy of an Irrigation System
  • Slide Number 131
  • Sprays Low Pressure
  • Sprays High Pressure
  • Slide Number 134
  • Slide Number 135
  • Slide Number 136
  • Slide Number 137
  • Slide Number 138
  • Slide Number 139
  • Slide Number 140
  • Slide Number 141
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Page 99: WaterSmart Landscape DESIGN FOR HOMEOWNERS · WaterSmart Landscape . DESIGN FOR HOMEOWNERS . Brought to you by the San Diego County Water Authority . ... Case Study 1. After: Approximately

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape

Is it a Garden

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape Create a Planting Area Bubble Plan

bull Show basic planting areas bull Locate planting heights of

bull High bull Medium bull Low

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape Complete your Functional Bubble Plan

bull Sketch circulation paths and gathering areas

bull Show planting areas and height Create your Hardscape Plan

bull Check hardscape in place and correct bull Add desired elements

Include bull Hardscape walkways drive walls

patios etc bull Fences and walls bull Elements fountains pots arbors

rocks etc bull Planting areas

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Creating Your Plant Palette bull How to Choose

bull What do you like bull Climate appropriate bull Place appropriate bull Does it fill a design function

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Climate Appropriate Plants Leaves are

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Leathery Small

Silvery Solar tracking

Climate Appropriate Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes Homeownerrsquos Guide and Notebook

bull Mediterranean bull Asian bull Tropical bull Contemporary bull Native bull Shade bull Groundcover options

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Mediterranean

CC BY 20 Karen Roe

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Lavender Rosemary

Olives

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Asian

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Iris douglasiana Dietes African Iris Nandina

Juniperus Juniper

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Tropical

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Lantana Alstroemeria

Strelitzia Bird of Paradise Euphorbia milii Crown of Thorns

Bromeliads

Plumeria

Bougainvillea Geraniums Bird of Paradise

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Contemporary

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Anigozanthos Kangaroo Paw Assorted Succulents

Fire Sticks Kalanchoe thyrisifolia Agave Attenuata

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

California Natives

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Heteromeles arbutifolia Toyon

Romneya coulteri Matilija Poppy

Epilobium California Fushia

Saliva clevelandii Cleveland Sage

A note about Natives hellip WaterSmart Plant Palettes

California Natives bull Adapted for our climate soils bull Provide habitat and attract wildlife

Native plants need

bull Little or no summer water bull Little or no fertilizer bull No pesticides bull Less maintenance

Some native plants are summer deciduous

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Shade Plants for Dry Areas (See Notebook)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Bromeliads Clivia Dianella variegata Schefflera arboricola variegata

Walkable Groundcover Options Dymondia margaretae (Silver Carpet)

Lippia nodiflora (Kurapia)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Flat Green Groundcover Options Fragaria chiloensis (Beach Strawberry)

Achillea millefolium (Yarrow)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Mature Size Plant Research the ldquoFinished Sizerdquo

Agave americana marginata

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Mature Size Plant Pick the right size cultivar for the right place

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Carissa macrocarpa Natal Plum Species lsquoBoxwood Beautyrsquo lsquoGreen Carpetrsquo

8rsquo x 8rsquo 2rsquo x 2rsquo 1rsquo ndash 1 frac12rsquo x 4rsquo

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Growing Conditions Exposure

bull Soil type bull Drainage

Full Shade Full Sun

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Water Requirements Water Use Landscape Coefficient of Landscape Species WUCOLS South Coastal South Inland

Plant Search httpucanredusitesWUCOLSPlant_Search_Instructions

Escondido Rancho Bernardo San Marcos Poway Lakeside Ramona

San Diego Chula Vista Del Mar La Jolla Carlsbad Oceanside Vista El Cajon

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant

WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant

Sunset Western Garden Book Specific Plant Info bull Water usage bull Mature Size bull Cultivars bull Growing conditions

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Find Your Sunset Western Zone Zone 24

bull Mild maritime climate mild winters cool summers rarely freezes

Zone 23 bull Warmer than Zone 24

usually frost-free Zone 21

bull A mix of maritime amp continental influence colder in winter

httpwwwsunsetcomgardenclimate-zonessunset-climate-zone-san-diego-area-00418000067314

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant Sunset Western Garden Book Specific Plant Info bull Water usage bull Mature Size bull Cultivars bull Growing requirements

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Explore Design as 2 parts Physical site design

bull How the space is arranged location of major elements

Planting design and placement bull How the space is filled with plants for effective design

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Putting It Together Size your plants bull Draw at Mature Size to match Bubble Diagram bull Avoid overplanting bull Allow room to grow bull Understand you may

need to edit and thin later

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Putting It Together Hydrozoning bull Group plants with like water needs together

according to irrigation zone bull Do not put water needy plants next to low-water

plants bull Research

bull Water Use Classification of Landscape Species (WUCOLS) rating

bull Plant palettes bull Sunset Western

Step 4 Design Plant Placement

Remember Drawing in Scale Accurate proportion using a standard measurement to represent one foot

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale bull Determine the mature size of the plant bull Use the mature size bull Find appropriate circle

on template

bull Example bull Bush is 3rsquo at maturity bull In 14 scale use 34rdquo

diameter circle

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale bull Pencil in the plants for your space bull At 14rdquo scale = 1rsquo- 0rdquo

bull 3rsquo diameter shrub drawn as 34rdquo diameter circle

bull 12rsquo canopy tree drawn as 3rdquo diameter circle

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Anatomy of an Irrigation System

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Pressure Test bull Use meter on last head on valve

bull Range should be between 25 psi and 40 psi

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Pressure Regulation

At the point of connection (POC) At the head At the valve

Sprays Low Pressure

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Donuts formed by poor coverage

Sprays High Pressure

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Misting

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Overhead or Drip

Choose Overhead Spray for bull Large areas of turf replacement ground cover

(ie dymondia Beach Strawberry etc) bull The existing overhead system has good existing

coverage Choose Drip for bull Small oddly shaped planting areas bull Mixing of plants with differing water requirements in

the same valve area

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of Efficient Overhead Spray bull Simple to retrofit existing spray hardware bull Can match precipitation rate of drip bull Simpler to troubleshoot than drip bull May provide better coverage for groundcover

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of Drip Systems bull Drip is the most efficient

irrigation delivery type

bull Reduces weed growth by targeted water application

bull Prevents runoff and erosion

bull Low precipitation rate

bull No trenching means less digging

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of In-Line Drip Emitters

bull Provide consistent precipitation rate throughout line

bull Less prone to clogging and damage than micro spray

bull Easy to install

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Filters

At the head At the valve

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Drip Retrofit Systems bull Replace existing pop-ups with

retrofit such as Rainbird R-1800

bull Use subsurface tubing with emitter valves not micro spray and 14rdquospaghetti lines

bull Cover with mulch

Step 4 Design Irrigation

In-line Drip

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Irrigation Plan bull Create an irrigation plan based on your completed planting

plan and hydrozones bull Select a category of irrigation (rotor drip etchellip) bull Prepare a materials list and fill in spaces on your legend

(components and quantity)

Step 4 Design Irrigation

What is a Controller Program

bull A set of instructions stored in the controller

bull Different irrigation schedules bull Irrigation days ndash how often bull Start times ndash at what time bull Water times ndash how long

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Water Efficient Control Equipment bull Smart Controllers bull Rain and ETo Sensors bull Moisture Sensors

Smart Controllers Moisture Sensors

Rain and ETo Sensors

How much water does your landscape need

hellip It depends

Step 4 Design Irrigation

bull Soil Texture bull Precipitation Rate bull Plant Demand

Irrigation Scheduling Internet BeWaterWisecom

Step 4 Design Irrigation

1 Prepare the site

bull Cut down tall weeds bull Remove woody or invasive plants bull (warm season turf) bull Flag sprinkler heads bull Soak the area with water

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

2 Edging Mounding amp Contouring

bull Make room for the mulch Cut lawn 12 inches away from concrete to 3rdquo below concrete level

bull Create mounds with removed sod by facing turf side down or discard removed sod

bull Grade as needed

Manual ldquoGrubbingrdquo Gas Powered

Sod Cutter

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

3 Ensure Irrigation of Trees and Large plants bull Add bubblers or drip irrigation if needed

In-line drip irrigation can be expanded as tree grows Bubbler Head Drip Irrigation

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

4 Plant Large Plants bull 5 gallon and larger

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

5 Add a weed barrier bull NOT weed cloth (except under rock) bull Newspaper or cardboard bull Overlap by 6-8 inches bull Cover all ground except where

there are plants

Paper amp Cardboard Weed Barrier Do NOT use weed cloth

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Notify your neighbors first

Weed Barrier Newspaper amp Cardboard

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

6 Layer bull 1-2rdquo of compost bull 4-5rdquo of Soil Building Mulch (tree trimmerrsquos chipped etc) bull Pull compost and mulch away from plant crowns and trunks

Timing bull Traditional Allow 3 - 5 months

for composting to complete process then plant

bull Fast Plant before completion by digging through layers

Sheet Mulching

(4rdquo+)

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

bull Rule of thumb for coverage 1 13 Cu Yd covers100 sf 4rdquo depth

Know your Turf Type to Effectively Remove

Turf Type Dormant Season

Active Season

Growth form

Seeds Common Types

Kill Method

Cool Season

Winter

Summer

Small tuffs

Dwarf Tall Fescue (common locally) Perennial Ryegrass Annual Ryegrass Blue Grass

Sheet Mulch

Warm Season

Winter Summer

Creeping Stolons

Bermuda grass Zoysia grass St Augustine Grass Kikuyu grass

Solarization or Chemical Followed by Sheet Mulching

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods bull Herbicides

bull Cannot be killed with Chemicals when dormant bull Spray herbicides when actively growing bull Repeat application

bull Non-toxic herbicide products

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods

bull Complete Sod Removal bull Sod goes to landfill

cannot be recycled

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Contouring for Dry Stream

Step 5 Implementation Contouring

Contouring Landscape Fabric First Cobbles Added

Completed

Step 5 Implementation Sequence

Do It Yourself or Professional Contractor What is right for you bull Tradeoff Cost vs Labor + Time bull Option Be the General Contractor yourself Installation or Repair bull California Landscape Contractors Association (CLCA)

httpwwwclcasandiegoorg bull Certified Irrigation Professional wwwIrrigationorg bull Contractors State License Board (CSLB)

httpwwwcslbcagovConsumers bull YouTube Instructional Videos

Step 6 Maintenance Irrigation

Irrigation Maintenance bull Adjust run time for season

bull 1 Winter bull 2 Fall amp Spring bull 3 Summer

bull Check for leaks and fix leaks promptly bull Flush drip systems and check filters to

reduce clogging bull Adjust sprayheads to prevent

overspray on hardscape

Step 6 Maintenance Plants

Plant Maintenance

bull Amend soil with compost and mulch regularly bull Remove weeds bull Monitor plant health bull Minimize the use of

non- organic chemicals bull Start with a hard spray

of water bull Use insecticidal soap

or other non-toxic pest killer

QUESTIONS

Apply for the WaterSmart Landscape Makeover Series

httplandscapemakeoverwatersmartsdorg Presentation Slides at httpwwwwatersmartsdorgprogramswatersmart-landscape-design-homeowners-workshop

  • Slide Number 1
  • San Diego County Water Authority
  • Slide Number 3
  • Slide Number 4
  • Slide Number 5
  • Slide Number 6
  • Slide Number 7
  • Before
  • After
  • Personal Goals
  • Slide Number 11
  • Why Remove Turf
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • WaterSmart Landscapes
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Design Process Overview
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Implementation Overview
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Slide Number 38
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Water Uptake by Plant Roots
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Slide Number 48
  • Slide Number 49
  • Slide Number 50
  • Slide Number 51
  • Slide Number 52
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Observations
  • Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
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  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
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  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Find Your Sunset Western Zone
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Plant Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Anatomy of an Irrigation System
  • Slide Number 131
  • Sprays Low Pressure
  • Sprays High Pressure
  • Slide Number 134
  • Slide Number 135
  • Slide Number 136
  • Slide Number 137
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Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape Create a Planting Area Bubble Plan

bull Show basic planting areas bull Locate planting heights of

bull High bull Medium bull Low

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape Complete your Functional Bubble Plan

bull Sketch circulation paths and gathering areas

bull Show planting areas and height Create your Hardscape Plan

bull Check hardscape in place and correct bull Add desired elements

Include bull Hardscape walkways drive walls

patios etc bull Fences and walls bull Elements fountains pots arbors

rocks etc bull Planting areas

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Creating Your Plant Palette bull How to Choose

bull What do you like bull Climate appropriate bull Place appropriate bull Does it fill a design function

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Climate Appropriate Plants Leaves are

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Leathery Small

Silvery Solar tracking

Climate Appropriate Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes Homeownerrsquos Guide and Notebook

bull Mediterranean bull Asian bull Tropical bull Contemporary bull Native bull Shade bull Groundcover options

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Mediterranean

CC BY 20 Karen Roe

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Lavender Rosemary

Olives

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Asian

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Iris douglasiana Dietes African Iris Nandina

Juniperus Juniper

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Tropical

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Lantana Alstroemeria

Strelitzia Bird of Paradise Euphorbia milii Crown of Thorns

Bromeliads

Plumeria

Bougainvillea Geraniums Bird of Paradise

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Contemporary

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Anigozanthos Kangaroo Paw Assorted Succulents

Fire Sticks Kalanchoe thyrisifolia Agave Attenuata

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

California Natives

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Heteromeles arbutifolia Toyon

Romneya coulteri Matilija Poppy

Epilobium California Fushia

Saliva clevelandii Cleveland Sage

A note about Natives hellip WaterSmart Plant Palettes

California Natives bull Adapted for our climate soils bull Provide habitat and attract wildlife

Native plants need

bull Little or no summer water bull Little or no fertilizer bull No pesticides bull Less maintenance

Some native plants are summer deciduous

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Shade Plants for Dry Areas (See Notebook)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Bromeliads Clivia Dianella variegata Schefflera arboricola variegata

Walkable Groundcover Options Dymondia margaretae (Silver Carpet)

Lippia nodiflora (Kurapia)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Flat Green Groundcover Options Fragaria chiloensis (Beach Strawberry)

Achillea millefolium (Yarrow)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Mature Size Plant Research the ldquoFinished Sizerdquo

Agave americana marginata

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Mature Size Plant Pick the right size cultivar for the right place

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Carissa macrocarpa Natal Plum Species lsquoBoxwood Beautyrsquo lsquoGreen Carpetrsquo

8rsquo x 8rsquo 2rsquo x 2rsquo 1rsquo ndash 1 frac12rsquo x 4rsquo

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Growing Conditions Exposure

bull Soil type bull Drainage

Full Shade Full Sun

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Water Requirements Water Use Landscape Coefficient of Landscape Species WUCOLS South Coastal South Inland

Plant Search httpucanredusitesWUCOLSPlant_Search_Instructions

Escondido Rancho Bernardo San Marcos Poway Lakeside Ramona

San Diego Chula Vista Del Mar La Jolla Carlsbad Oceanside Vista El Cajon

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant

WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant

Sunset Western Garden Book Specific Plant Info bull Water usage bull Mature Size bull Cultivars bull Growing conditions

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Find Your Sunset Western Zone Zone 24

bull Mild maritime climate mild winters cool summers rarely freezes

Zone 23 bull Warmer than Zone 24

usually frost-free Zone 21

bull A mix of maritime amp continental influence colder in winter

httpwwwsunsetcomgardenclimate-zonessunset-climate-zone-san-diego-area-00418000067314

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant Sunset Western Garden Book Specific Plant Info bull Water usage bull Mature Size bull Cultivars bull Growing requirements

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Explore Design as 2 parts Physical site design

bull How the space is arranged location of major elements

Planting design and placement bull How the space is filled with plants for effective design

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Putting It Together Size your plants bull Draw at Mature Size to match Bubble Diagram bull Avoid overplanting bull Allow room to grow bull Understand you may

need to edit and thin later

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Putting It Together Hydrozoning bull Group plants with like water needs together

according to irrigation zone bull Do not put water needy plants next to low-water

plants bull Research

bull Water Use Classification of Landscape Species (WUCOLS) rating

bull Plant palettes bull Sunset Western

Step 4 Design Plant Placement

Remember Drawing in Scale Accurate proportion using a standard measurement to represent one foot

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale bull Determine the mature size of the plant bull Use the mature size bull Find appropriate circle

on template

bull Example bull Bush is 3rsquo at maturity bull In 14 scale use 34rdquo

diameter circle

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale bull Pencil in the plants for your space bull At 14rdquo scale = 1rsquo- 0rdquo

bull 3rsquo diameter shrub drawn as 34rdquo diameter circle

bull 12rsquo canopy tree drawn as 3rdquo diameter circle

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Anatomy of an Irrigation System

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Pressure Test bull Use meter on last head on valve

bull Range should be between 25 psi and 40 psi

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Pressure Regulation

At the point of connection (POC) At the head At the valve

Sprays Low Pressure

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Donuts formed by poor coverage

Sprays High Pressure

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Misting

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Overhead or Drip

Choose Overhead Spray for bull Large areas of turf replacement ground cover

(ie dymondia Beach Strawberry etc) bull The existing overhead system has good existing

coverage Choose Drip for bull Small oddly shaped planting areas bull Mixing of plants with differing water requirements in

the same valve area

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of Efficient Overhead Spray bull Simple to retrofit existing spray hardware bull Can match precipitation rate of drip bull Simpler to troubleshoot than drip bull May provide better coverage for groundcover

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of Drip Systems bull Drip is the most efficient

irrigation delivery type

bull Reduces weed growth by targeted water application

bull Prevents runoff and erosion

bull Low precipitation rate

bull No trenching means less digging

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of In-Line Drip Emitters

bull Provide consistent precipitation rate throughout line

bull Less prone to clogging and damage than micro spray

bull Easy to install

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Filters

At the head At the valve

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Drip Retrofit Systems bull Replace existing pop-ups with

retrofit such as Rainbird R-1800

bull Use subsurface tubing with emitter valves not micro spray and 14rdquospaghetti lines

bull Cover with mulch

Step 4 Design Irrigation

In-line Drip

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Irrigation Plan bull Create an irrigation plan based on your completed planting

plan and hydrozones bull Select a category of irrigation (rotor drip etchellip) bull Prepare a materials list and fill in spaces on your legend

(components and quantity)

Step 4 Design Irrigation

What is a Controller Program

bull A set of instructions stored in the controller

bull Different irrigation schedules bull Irrigation days ndash how often bull Start times ndash at what time bull Water times ndash how long

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Water Efficient Control Equipment bull Smart Controllers bull Rain and ETo Sensors bull Moisture Sensors

Smart Controllers Moisture Sensors

Rain and ETo Sensors

How much water does your landscape need

hellip It depends

Step 4 Design Irrigation

bull Soil Texture bull Precipitation Rate bull Plant Demand

Irrigation Scheduling Internet BeWaterWisecom

Step 4 Design Irrigation

1 Prepare the site

bull Cut down tall weeds bull Remove woody or invasive plants bull (warm season turf) bull Flag sprinkler heads bull Soak the area with water

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

2 Edging Mounding amp Contouring

bull Make room for the mulch Cut lawn 12 inches away from concrete to 3rdquo below concrete level

bull Create mounds with removed sod by facing turf side down or discard removed sod

bull Grade as needed

Manual ldquoGrubbingrdquo Gas Powered

Sod Cutter

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

3 Ensure Irrigation of Trees and Large plants bull Add bubblers or drip irrigation if needed

In-line drip irrigation can be expanded as tree grows Bubbler Head Drip Irrigation

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

4 Plant Large Plants bull 5 gallon and larger

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

5 Add a weed barrier bull NOT weed cloth (except under rock) bull Newspaper or cardboard bull Overlap by 6-8 inches bull Cover all ground except where

there are plants

Paper amp Cardboard Weed Barrier Do NOT use weed cloth

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Notify your neighbors first

Weed Barrier Newspaper amp Cardboard

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

6 Layer bull 1-2rdquo of compost bull 4-5rdquo of Soil Building Mulch (tree trimmerrsquos chipped etc) bull Pull compost and mulch away from plant crowns and trunks

Timing bull Traditional Allow 3 - 5 months

for composting to complete process then plant

bull Fast Plant before completion by digging through layers

Sheet Mulching

(4rdquo+)

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

bull Rule of thumb for coverage 1 13 Cu Yd covers100 sf 4rdquo depth

Know your Turf Type to Effectively Remove

Turf Type Dormant Season

Active Season

Growth form

Seeds Common Types

Kill Method

Cool Season

Winter

Summer

Small tuffs

Dwarf Tall Fescue (common locally) Perennial Ryegrass Annual Ryegrass Blue Grass

Sheet Mulch

Warm Season

Winter Summer

Creeping Stolons

Bermuda grass Zoysia grass St Augustine Grass Kikuyu grass

Solarization or Chemical Followed by Sheet Mulching

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods bull Herbicides

bull Cannot be killed with Chemicals when dormant bull Spray herbicides when actively growing bull Repeat application

bull Non-toxic herbicide products

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods

bull Complete Sod Removal bull Sod goes to landfill

cannot be recycled

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Contouring for Dry Stream

Step 5 Implementation Contouring

Contouring Landscape Fabric First Cobbles Added

Completed

Step 5 Implementation Sequence

Do It Yourself or Professional Contractor What is right for you bull Tradeoff Cost vs Labor + Time bull Option Be the General Contractor yourself Installation or Repair bull California Landscape Contractors Association (CLCA)

httpwwwclcasandiegoorg bull Certified Irrigation Professional wwwIrrigationorg bull Contractors State License Board (CSLB)

httpwwwcslbcagovConsumers bull YouTube Instructional Videos

Step 6 Maintenance Irrigation

Irrigation Maintenance bull Adjust run time for season

bull 1 Winter bull 2 Fall amp Spring bull 3 Summer

bull Check for leaks and fix leaks promptly bull Flush drip systems and check filters to

reduce clogging bull Adjust sprayheads to prevent

overspray on hardscape

Step 6 Maintenance Plants

Plant Maintenance

bull Amend soil with compost and mulch regularly bull Remove weeds bull Monitor plant health bull Minimize the use of

non- organic chemicals bull Start with a hard spray

of water bull Use insecticidal soap

or other non-toxic pest killer

QUESTIONS

Apply for the WaterSmart Landscape Makeover Series

httplandscapemakeoverwatersmartsdorg Presentation Slides at httpwwwwatersmartsdorgprogramswatersmart-landscape-design-homeowners-workshop

  • Slide Number 1
  • San Diego County Water Authority
  • Slide Number 3
  • Slide Number 4
  • Slide Number 5
  • Slide Number 6
  • Slide Number 7
  • Before
  • After
  • Personal Goals
  • Slide Number 11
  • Why Remove Turf
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • WaterSmart Landscapes
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Design Process Overview
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Implementation Overview
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Slide Number 38
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Water Uptake by Plant Roots
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Slide Number 48
  • Slide Number 49
  • Slide Number 50
  • Slide Number 51
  • Slide Number 52
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Observations
  • Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Find Your Sunset Western Zone
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Plant Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Anatomy of an Irrigation System
  • Slide Number 131
  • Sprays Low Pressure
  • Sprays High Pressure
  • Slide Number 134
  • Slide Number 135
  • Slide Number 136
  • Slide Number 137
  • Slide Number 138
  • Slide Number 139
  • Slide Number 140
  • Slide Number 141
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  • Slide Number 146
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  • Slide Number 151
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  • Slide Number 155
  • Slide Number 156
  • Slide Number 157
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  • Slide Number 159
  • Slide Number 160
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Form Follows Function Get started Functional Spaces amp Hardscape Complete your Functional Bubble Plan

bull Sketch circulation paths and gathering areas

bull Show planting areas and height Create your Hardscape Plan

bull Check hardscape in place and correct bull Add desired elements

Include bull Hardscape walkways drive walls

patios etc bull Fences and walls bull Elements fountains pots arbors

rocks etc bull Planting areas

Step 4 Design Functional Design

Creating Your Plant Palette bull How to Choose

bull What do you like bull Climate appropriate bull Place appropriate bull Does it fill a design function

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Climate Appropriate Plants Leaves are

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Leathery Small

Silvery Solar tracking

Climate Appropriate Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes Homeownerrsquos Guide and Notebook

bull Mediterranean bull Asian bull Tropical bull Contemporary bull Native bull Shade bull Groundcover options

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Mediterranean

CC BY 20 Karen Roe

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Lavender Rosemary

Olives

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Asian

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Iris douglasiana Dietes African Iris Nandina

Juniperus Juniper

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Tropical

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Lantana Alstroemeria

Strelitzia Bird of Paradise Euphorbia milii Crown of Thorns

Bromeliads

Plumeria

Bougainvillea Geraniums Bird of Paradise

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Contemporary

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Anigozanthos Kangaroo Paw Assorted Succulents

Fire Sticks Kalanchoe thyrisifolia Agave Attenuata

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

California Natives

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Heteromeles arbutifolia Toyon

Romneya coulteri Matilija Poppy

Epilobium California Fushia

Saliva clevelandii Cleveland Sage

A note about Natives hellip WaterSmart Plant Palettes

California Natives bull Adapted for our climate soils bull Provide habitat and attract wildlife

Native plants need

bull Little or no summer water bull Little or no fertilizer bull No pesticides bull Less maintenance

Some native plants are summer deciduous

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Shade Plants for Dry Areas (See Notebook)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Bromeliads Clivia Dianella variegata Schefflera arboricola variegata

Walkable Groundcover Options Dymondia margaretae (Silver Carpet)

Lippia nodiflora (Kurapia)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Flat Green Groundcover Options Fragaria chiloensis (Beach Strawberry)

Achillea millefolium (Yarrow)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Mature Size Plant Research the ldquoFinished Sizerdquo

Agave americana marginata

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Mature Size Plant Pick the right size cultivar for the right place

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Carissa macrocarpa Natal Plum Species lsquoBoxwood Beautyrsquo lsquoGreen Carpetrsquo

8rsquo x 8rsquo 2rsquo x 2rsquo 1rsquo ndash 1 frac12rsquo x 4rsquo

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Growing Conditions Exposure

bull Soil type bull Drainage

Full Shade Full Sun

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Water Requirements Water Use Landscape Coefficient of Landscape Species WUCOLS South Coastal South Inland

Plant Search httpucanredusitesWUCOLSPlant_Search_Instructions

Escondido Rancho Bernardo San Marcos Poway Lakeside Ramona

San Diego Chula Vista Del Mar La Jolla Carlsbad Oceanside Vista El Cajon

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant

WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant

Sunset Western Garden Book Specific Plant Info bull Water usage bull Mature Size bull Cultivars bull Growing conditions

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Find Your Sunset Western Zone Zone 24

bull Mild maritime climate mild winters cool summers rarely freezes

Zone 23 bull Warmer than Zone 24

usually frost-free Zone 21

bull A mix of maritime amp continental influence colder in winter

httpwwwsunsetcomgardenclimate-zonessunset-climate-zone-san-diego-area-00418000067314

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant Sunset Western Garden Book Specific Plant Info bull Water usage bull Mature Size bull Cultivars bull Growing requirements

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Explore Design as 2 parts Physical site design

bull How the space is arranged location of major elements

Planting design and placement bull How the space is filled with plants for effective design

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Putting It Together Size your plants bull Draw at Mature Size to match Bubble Diagram bull Avoid overplanting bull Allow room to grow bull Understand you may

need to edit and thin later

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Putting It Together Hydrozoning bull Group plants with like water needs together

according to irrigation zone bull Do not put water needy plants next to low-water

plants bull Research

bull Water Use Classification of Landscape Species (WUCOLS) rating

bull Plant palettes bull Sunset Western

Step 4 Design Plant Placement

Remember Drawing in Scale Accurate proportion using a standard measurement to represent one foot

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale bull Determine the mature size of the plant bull Use the mature size bull Find appropriate circle

on template

bull Example bull Bush is 3rsquo at maturity bull In 14 scale use 34rdquo

diameter circle

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale bull Pencil in the plants for your space bull At 14rdquo scale = 1rsquo- 0rdquo

bull 3rsquo diameter shrub drawn as 34rdquo diameter circle

bull 12rsquo canopy tree drawn as 3rdquo diameter circle

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Anatomy of an Irrigation System

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Pressure Test bull Use meter on last head on valve

bull Range should be between 25 psi and 40 psi

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Pressure Regulation

At the point of connection (POC) At the head At the valve

Sprays Low Pressure

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Donuts formed by poor coverage

Sprays High Pressure

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Misting

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Overhead or Drip

Choose Overhead Spray for bull Large areas of turf replacement ground cover

(ie dymondia Beach Strawberry etc) bull The existing overhead system has good existing

coverage Choose Drip for bull Small oddly shaped planting areas bull Mixing of plants with differing water requirements in

the same valve area

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of Efficient Overhead Spray bull Simple to retrofit existing spray hardware bull Can match precipitation rate of drip bull Simpler to troubleshoot than drip bull May provide better coverage for groundcover

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of Drip Systems bull Drip is the most efficient

irrigation delivery type

bull Reduces weed growth by targeted water application

bull Prevents runoff and erosion

bull Low precipitation rate

bull No trenching means less digging

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of In-Line Drip Emitters

bull Provide consistent precipitation rate throughout line

bull Less prone to clogging and damage than micro spray

bull Easy to install

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Filters

At the head At the valve

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Drip Retrofit Systems bull Replace existing pop-ups with

retrofit such as Rainbird R-1800

bull Use subsurface tubing with emitter valves not micro spray and 14rdquospaghetti lines

bull Cover with mulch

Step 4 Design Irrigation

In-line Drip

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Irrigation Plan bull Create an irrigation plan based on your completed planting

plan and hydrozones bull Select a category of irrigation (rotor drip etchellip) bull Prepare a materials list and fill in spaces on your legend

(components and quantity)

Step 4 Design Irrigation

What is a Controller Program

bull A set of instructions stored in the controller

bull Different irrigation schedules bull Irrigation days ndash how often bull Start times ndash at what time bull Water times ndash how long

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Water Efficient Control Equipment bull Smart Controllers bull Rain and ETo Sensors bull Moisture Sensors

Smart Controllers Moisture Sensors

Rain and ETo Sensors

How much water does your landscape need

hellip It depends

Step 4 Design Irrigation

bull Soil Texture bull Precipitation Rate bull Plant Demand

Irrigation Scheduling Internet BeWaterWisecom

Step 4 Design Irrigation

1 Prepare the site

bull Cut down tall weeds bull Remove woody or invasive plants bull (warm season turf) bull Flag sprinkler heads bull Soak the area with water

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

2 Edging Mounding amp Contouring

bull Make room for the mulch Cut lawn 12 inches away from concrete to 3rdquo below concrete level

bull Create mounds with removed sod by facing turf side down or discard removed sod

bull Grade as needed

Manual ldquoGrubbingrdquo Gas Powered

Sod Cutter

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

3 Ensure Irrigation of Trees and Large plants bull Add bubblers or drip irrigation if needed

In-line drip irrigation can be expanded as tree grows Bubbler Head Drip Irrigation

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

4 Plant Large Plants bull 5 gallon and larger

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

5 Add a weed barrier bull NOT weed cloth (except under rock) bull Newspaper or cardboard bull Overlap by 6-8 inches bull Cover all ground except where

there are plants

Paper amp Cardboard Weed Barrier Do NOT use weed cloth

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Notify your neighbors first

Weed Barrier Newspaper amp Cardboard

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

6 Layer bull 1-2rdquo of compost bull 4-5rdquo of Soil Building Mulch (tree trimmerrsquos chipped etc) bull Pull compost and mulch away from plant crowns and trunks

Timing bull Traditional Allow 3 - 5 months

for composting to complete process then plant

bull Fast Plant before completion by digging through layers

Sheet Mulching

(4rdquo+)

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

bull Rule of thumb for coverage 1 13 Cu Yd covers100 sf 4rdquo depth

Know your Turf Type to Effectively Remove

Turf Type Dormant Season

Active Season

Growth form

Seeds Common Types

Kill Method

Cool Season

Winter

Summer

Small tuffs

Dwarf Tall Fescue (common locally) Perennial Ryegrass Annual Ryegrass Blue Grass

Sheet Mulch

Warm Season

Winter Summer

Creeping Stolons

Bermuda grass Zoysia grass St Augustine Grass Kikuyu grass

Solarization or Chemical Followed by Sheet Mulching

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods bull Herbicides

bull Cannot be killed with Chemicals when dormant bull Spray herbicides when actively growing bull Repeat application

bull Non-toxic herbicide products

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods

bull Complete Sod Removal bull Sod goes to landfill

cannot be recycled

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Contouring for Dry Stream

Step 5 Implementation Contouring

Contouring Landscape Fabric First Cobbles Added

Completed

Step 5 Implementation Sequence

Do It Yourself or Professional Contractor What is right for you bull Tradeoff Cost vs Labor + Time bull Option Be the General Contractor yourself Installation or Repair bull California Landscape Contractors Association (CLCA)

httpwwwclcasandiegoorg bull Certified Irrigation Professional wwwIrrigationorg bull Contractors State License Board (CSLB)

httpwwwcslbcagovConsumers bull YouTube Instructional Videos

Step 6 Maintenance Irrigation

Irrigation Maintenance bull Adjust run time for season

bull 1 Winter bull 2 Fall amp Spring bull 3 Summer

bull Check for leaks and fix leaks promptly bull Flush drip systems and check filters to

reduce clogging bull Adjust sprayheads to prevent

overspray on hardscape

Step 6 Maintenance Plants

Plant Maintenance

bull Amend soil with compost and mulch regularly bull Remove weeds bull Monitor plant health bull Minimize the use of

non- organic chemicals bull Start with a hard spray

of water bull Use insecticidal soap

or other non-toxic pest killer

QUESTIONS

Apply for the WaterSmart Landscape Makeover Series

httplandscapemakeoverwatersmartsdorg Presentation Slides at httpwwwwatersmartsdorgprogramswatersmart-landscape-design-homeowners-workshop

  • Slide Number 1
  • San Diego County Water Authority
  • Slide Number 3
  • Slide Number 4
  • Slide Number 5
  • Slide Number 6
  • Slide Number 7
  • Before
  • After
  • Personal Goals
  • Slide Number 11
  • Why Remove Turf
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • WaterSmart Landscapes
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Design Process Overview
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Implementation Overview
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Slide Number 38
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Water Uptake by Plant Roots
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Slide Number 48
  • Slide Number 49
  • Slide Number 50
  • Slide Number 51
  • Slide Number 52
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Observations
  • Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
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  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
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  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Find Your Sunset Western Zone
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Plant Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Anatomy of an Irrigation System
  • Slide Number 131
  • Sprays Low Pressure
  • Sprays High Pressure
  • Slide Number 134
  • Slide Number 135
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Page 102: WaterSmart Landscape DESIGN FOR HOMEOWNERS · WaterSmart Landscape . DESIGN FOR HOMEOWNERS . Brought to you by the San Diego County Water Authority . ... Case Study 1. After: Approximately

Creating Your Plant Palette bull How to Choose

bull What do you like bull Climate appropriate bull Place appropriate bull Does it fill a design function

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Climate Appropriate Plants Leaves are

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Leathery Small

Silvery Solar tracking

Climate Appropriate Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes Homeownerrsquos Guide and Notebook

bull Mediterranean bull Asian bull Tropical bull Contemporary bull Native bull Shade bull Groundcover options

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Mediterranean

CC BY 20 Karen Roe

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Lavender Rosemary

Olives

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Asian

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Iris douglasiana Dietes African Iris Nandina

Juniperus Juniper

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Tropical

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Lantana Alstroemeria

Strelitzia Bird of Paradise Euphorbia milii Crown of Thorns

Bromeliads

Plumeria

Bougainvillea Geraniums Bird of Paradise

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Contemporary

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Anigozanthos Kangaroo Paw Assorted Succulents

Fire Sticks Kalanchoe thyrisifolia Agave Attenuata

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

California Natives

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Heteromeles arbutifolia Toyon

Romneya coulteri Matilija Poppy

Epilobium California Fushia

Saliva clevelandii Cleveland Sage

A note about Natives hellip WaterSmart Plant Palettes

California Natives bull Adapted for our climate soils bull Provide habitat and attract wildlife

Native plants need

bull Little or no summer water bull Little or no fertilizer bull No pesticides bull Less maintenance

Some native plants are summer deciduous

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Shade Plants for Dry Areas (See Notebook)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Bromeliads Clivia Dianella variegata Schefflera arboricola variegata

Walkable Groundcover Options Dymondia margaretae (Silver Carpet)

Lippia nodiflora (Kurapia)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Flat Green Groundcover Options Fragaria chiloensis (Beach Strawberry)

Achillea millefolium (Yarrow)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Mature Size Plant Research the ldquoFinished Sizerdquo

Agave americana marginata

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Mature Size Plant Pick the right size cultivar for the right place

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Carissa macrocarpa Natal Plum Species lsquoBoxwood Beautyrsquo lsquoGreen Carpetrsquo

8rsquo x 8rsquo 2rsquo x 2rsquo 1rsquo ndash 1 frac12rsquo x 4rsquo

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Growing Conditions Exposure

bull Soil type bull Drainage

Full Shade Full Sun

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Water Requirements Water Use Landscape Coefficient of Landscape Species WUCOLS South Coastal South Inland

Plant Search httpucanredusitesWUCOLSPlant_Search_Instructions

Escondido Rancho Bernardo San Marcos Poway Lakeside Ramona

San Diego Chula Vista Del Mar La Jolla Carlsbad Oceanside Vista El Cajon

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant

WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant

Sunset Western Garden Book Specific Plant Info bull Water usage bull Mature Size bull Cultivars bull Growing conditions

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Find Your Sunset Western Zone Zone 24

bull Mild maritime climate mild winters cool summers rarely freezes

Zone 23 bull Warmer than Zone 24

usually frost-free Zone 21

bull A mix of maritime amp continental influence colder in winter

httpwwwsunsetcomgardenclimate-zonessunset-climate-zone-san-diego-area-00418000067314

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant Sunset Western Garden Book Specific Plant Info bull Water usage bull Mature Size bull Cultivars bull Growing requirements

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Explore Design as 2 parts Physical site design

bull How the space is arranged location of major elements

Planting design and placement bull How the space is filled with plants for effective design

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Putting It Together Size your plants bull Draw at Mature Size to match Bubble Diagram bull Avoid overplanting bull Allow room to grow bull Understand you may

need to edit and thin later

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Putting It Together Hydrozoning bull Group plants with like water needs together

according to irrigation zone bull Do not put water needy plants next to low-water

plants bull Research

bull Water Use Classification of Landscape Species (WUCOLS) rating

bull Plant palettes bull Sunset Western

Step 4 Design Plant Placement

Remember Drawing in Scale Accurate proportion using a standard measurement to represent one foot

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale bull Determine the mature size of the plant bull Use the mature size bull Find appropriate circle

on template

bull Example bull Bush is 3rsquo at maturity bull In 14 scale use 34rdquo

diameter circle

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale bull Pencil in the plants for your space bull At 14rdquo scale = 1rsquo- 0rdquo

bull 3rsquo diameter shrub drawn as 34rdquo diameter circle

bull 12rsquo canopy tree drawn as 3rdquo diameter circle

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Anatomy of an Irrigation System

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Pressure Test bull Use meter on last head on valve

bull Range should be between 25 psi and 40 psi

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Pressure Regulation

At the point of connection (POC) At the head At the valve

Sprays Low Pressure

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Donuts formed by poor coverage

Sprays High Pressure

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Misting

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Overhead or Drip

Choose Overhead Spray for bull Large areas of turf replacement ground cover

(ie dymondia Beach Strawberry etc) bull The existing overhead system has good existing

coverage Choose Drip for bull Small oddly shaped planting areas bull Mixing of plants with differing water requirements in

the same valve area

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of Efficient Overhead Spray bull Simple to retrofit existing spray hardware bull Can match precipitation rate of drip bull Simpler to troubleshoot than drip bull May provide better coverage for groundcover

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of Drip Systems bull Drip is the most efficient

irrigation delivery type

bull Reduces weed growth by targeted water application

bull Prevents runoff and erosion

bull Low precipitation rate

bull No trenching means less digging

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of In-Line Drip Emitters

bull Provide consistent precipitation rate throughout line

bull Less prone to clogging and damage than micro spray

bull Easy to install

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Filters

At the head At the valve

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Drip Retrofit Systems bull Replace existing pop-ups with

retrofit such as Rainbird R-1800

bull Use subsurface tubing with emitter valves not micro spray and 14rdquospaghetti lines

bull Cover with mulch

Step 4 Design Irrigation

In-line Drip

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Irrigation Plan bull Create an irrigation plan based on your completed planting

plan and hydrozones bull Select a category of irrigation (rotor drip etchellip) bull Prepare a materials list and fill in spaces on your legend

(components and quantity)

Step 4 Design Irrigation

What is a Controller Program

bull A set of instructions stored in the controller

bull Different irrigation schedules bull Irrigation days ndash how often bull Start times ndash at what time bull Water times ndash how long

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Water Efficient Control Equipment bull Smart Controllers bull Rain and ETo Sensors bull Moisture Sensors

Smart Controllers Moisture Sensors

Rain and ETo Sensors

How much water does your landscape need

hellip It depends

Step 4 Design Irrigation

bull Soil Texture bull Precipitation Rate bull Plant Demand

Irrigation Scheduling Internet BeWaterWisecom

Step 4 Design Irrigation

1 Prepare the site

bull Cut down tall weeds bull Remove woody or invasive plants bull (warm season turf) bull Flag sprinkler heads bull Soak the area with water

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

2 Edging Mounding amp Contouring

bull Make room for the mulch Cut lawn 12 inches away from concrete to 3rdquo below concrete level

bull Create mounds with removed sod by facing turf side down or discard removed sod

bull Grade as needed

Manual ldquoGrubbingrdquo Gas Powered

Sod Cutter

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

3 Ensure Irrigation of Trees and Large plants bull Add bubblers or drip irrigation if needed

In-line drip irrigation can be expanded as tree grows Bubbler Head Drip Irrigation

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

4 Plant Large Plants bull 5 gallon and larger

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

5 Add a weed barrier bull NOT weed cloth (except under rock) bull Newspaper or cardboard bull Overlap by 6-8 inches bull Cover all ground except where

there are plants

Paper amp Cardboard Weed Barrier Do NOT use weed cloth

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Notify your neighbors first

Weed Barrier Newspaper amp Cardboard

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

6 Layer bull 1-2rdquo of compost bull 4-5rdquo of Soil Building Mulch (tree trimmerrsquos chipped etc) bull Pull compost and mulch away from plant crowns and trunks

Timing bull Traditional Allow 3 - 5 months

for composting to complete process then plant

bull Fast Plant before completion by digging through layers

Sheet Mulching

(4rdquo+)

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

bull Rule of thumb for coverage 1 13 Cu Yd covers100 sf 4rdquo depth

Know your Turf Type to Effectively Remove

Turf Type Dormant Season

Active Season

Growth form

Seeds Common Types

Kill Method

Cool Season

Winter

Summer

Small tuffs

Dwarf Tall Fescue (common locally) Perennial Ryegrass Annual Ryegrass Blue Grass

Sheet Mulch

Warm Season

Winter Summer

Creeping Stolons

Bermuda grass Zoysia grass St Augustine Grass Kikuyu grass

Solarization or Chemical Followed by Sheet Mulching

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods bull Herbicides

bull Cannot be killed with Chemicals when dormant bull Spray herbicides when actively growing bull Repeat application

bull Non-toxic herbicide products

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods

bull Complete Sod Removal bull Sod goes to landfill

cannot be recycled

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Contouring for Dry Stream

Step 5 Implementation Contouring

Contouring Landscape Fabric First Cobbles Added

Completed

Step 5 Implementation Sequence

Do It Yourself or Professional Contractor What is right for you bull Tradeoff Cost vs Labor + Time bull Option Be the General Contractor yourself Installation or Repair bull California Landscape Contractors Association (CLCA)

httpwwwclcasandiegoorg bull Certified Irrigation Professional wwwIrrigationorg bull Contractors State License Board (CSLB)

httpwwwcslbcagovConsumers bull YouTube Instructional Videos

Step 6 Maintenance Irrigation

Irrigation Maintenance bull Adjust run time for season

bull 1 Winter bull 2 Fall amp Spring bull 3 Summer

bull Check for leaks and fix leaks promptly bull Flush drip systems and check filters to

reduce clogging bull Adjust sprayheads to prevent

overspray on hardscape

Step 6 Maintenance Plants

Plant Maintenance

bull Amend soil with compost and mulch regularly bull Remove weeds bull Monitor plant health bull Minimize the use of

non- organic chemicals bull Start with a hard spray

of water bull Use insecticidal soap

or other non-toxic pest killer

QUESTIONS

Apply for the WaterSmart Landscape Makeover Series

httplandscapemakeoverwatersmartsdorg Presentation Slides at httpwwwwatersmartsdorgprogramswatersmart-landscape-design-homeowners-workshop

  • Slide Number 1
  • San Diego County Water Authority
  • Slide Number 3
  • Slide Number 4
  • Slide Number 5
  • Slide Number 6
  • Slide Number 7
  • Before
  • After
  • Personal Goals
  • Slide Number 11
  • Why Remove Turf
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • WaterSmart Landscapes
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Design Process Overview
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Implementation Overview
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Slide Number 38
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Water Uptake by Plant Roots
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Slide Number 48
  • Slide Number 49
  • Slide Number 50
  • Slide Number 51
  • Slide Number 52
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Observations
  • Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
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  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
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  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
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  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Find Your Sunset Western Zone
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Plant Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Anatomy of an Irrigation System
  • Slide Number 131
  • Sprays Low Pressure
  • Sprays High Pressure
  • Slide Number 134
  • Slide Number 135
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  • Slide Number 137
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Climate Appropriate Plants Leaves are

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Leathery Small

Silvery Solar tracking

Climate Appropriate Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes Homeownerrsquos Guide and Notebook

bull Mediterranean bull Asian bull Tropical bull Contemporary bull Native bull Shade bull Groundcover options

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Mediterranean

CC BY 20 Karen Roe

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Lavender Rosemary

Olives

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Asian

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Iris douglasiana Dietes African Iris Nandina

Juniperus Juniper

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Tropical

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Lantana Alstroemeria

Strelitzia Bird of Paradise Euphorbia milii Crown of Thorns

Bromeliads

Plumeria

Bougainvillea Geraniums Bird of Paradise

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Contemporary

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Anigozanthos Kangaroo Paw Assorted Succulents

Fire Sticks Kalanchoe thyrisifolia Agave Attenuata

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

California Natives

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Heteromeles arbutifolia Toyon

Romneya coulteri Matilija Poppy

Epilobium California Fushia

Saliva clevelandii Cleveland Sage

A note about Natives hellip WaterSmart Plant Palettes

California Natives bull Adapted for our climate soils bull Provide habitat and attract wildlife

Native plants need

bull Little or no summer water bull Little or no fertilizer bull No pesticides bull Less maintenance

Some native plants are summer deciduous

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Shade Plants for Dry Areas (See Notebook)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Bromeliads Clivia Dianella variegata Schefflera arboricola variegata

Walkable Groundcover Options Dymondia margaretae (Silver Carpet)

Lippia nodiflora (Kurapia)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Flat Green Groundcover Options Fragaria chiloensis (Beach Strawberry)

Achillea millefolium (Yarrow)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Mature Size Plant Research the ldquoFinished Sizerdquo

Agave americana marginata

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Mature Size Plant Pick the right size cultivar for the right place

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Carissa macrocarpa Natal Plum Species lsquoBoxwood Beautyrsquo lsquoGreen Carpetrsquo

8rsquo x 8rsquo 2rsquo x 2rsquo 1rsquo ndash 1 frac12rsquo x 4rsquo

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Growing Conditions Exposure

bull Soil type bull Drainage

Full Shade Full Sun

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Water Requirements Water Use Landscape Coefficient of Landscape Species WUCOLS South Coastal South Inland

Plant Search httpucanredusitesWUCOLSPlant_Search_Instructions

Escondido Rancho Bernardo San Marcos Poway Lakeside Ramona

San Diego Chula Vista Del Mar La Jolla Carlsbad Oceanside Vista El Cajon

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant

WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant

Sunset Western Garden Book Specific Plant Info bull Water usage bull Mature Size bull Cultivars bull Growing conditions

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Find Your Sunset Western Zone Zone 24

bull Mild maritime climate mild winters cool summers rarely freezes

Zone 23 bull Warmer than Zone 24

usually frost-free Zone 21

bull A mix of maritime amp continental influence colder in winter

httpwwwsunsetcomgardenclimate-zonessunset-climate-zone-san-diego-area-00418000067314

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant Sunset Western Garden Book Specific Plant Info bull Water usage bull Mature Size bull Cultivars bull Growing requirements

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Explore Design as 2 parts Physical site design

bull How the space is arranged location of major elements

Planting design and placement bull How the space is filled with plants for effective design

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Putting It Together Size your plants bull Draw at Mature Size to match Bubble Diagram bull Avoid overplanting bull Allow room to grow bull Understand you may

need to edit and thin later

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Putting It Together Hydrozoning bull Group plants with like water needs together

according to irrigation zone bull Do not put water needy plants next to low-water

plants bull Research

bull Water Use Classification of Landscape Species (WUCOLS) rating

bull Plant palettes bull Sunset Western

Step 4 Design Plant Placement

Remember Drawing in Scale Accurate proportion using a standard measurement to represent one foot

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale bull Determine the mature size of the plant bull Use the mature size bull Find appropriate circle

on template

bull Example bull Bush is 3rsquo at maturity bull In 14 scale use 34rdquo

diameter circle

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale bull Pencil in the plants for your space bull At 14rdquo scale = 1rsquo- 0rdquo

bull 3rsquo diameter shrub drawn as 34rdquo diameter circle

bull 12rsquo canopy tree drawn as 3rdquo diameter circle

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Anatomy of an Irrigation System

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Pressure Test bull Use meter on last head on valve

bull Range should be between 25 psi and 40 psi

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Pressure Regulation

At the point of connection (POC) At the head At the valve

Sprays Low Pressure

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Donuts formed by poor coverage

Sprays High Pressure

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Misting

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Overhead or Drip

Choose Overhead Spray for bull Large areas of turf replacement ground cover

(ie dymondia Beach Strawberry etc) bull The existing overhead system has good existing

coverage Choose Drip for bull Small oddly shaped planting areas bull Mixing of plants with differing water requirements in

the same valve area

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of Efficient Overhead Spray bull Simple to retrofit existing spray hardware bull Can match precipitation rate of drip bull Simpler to troubleshoot than drip bull May provide better coverage for groundcover

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of Drip Systems bull Drip is the most efficient

irrigation delivery type

bull Reduces weed growth by targeted water application

bull Prevents runoff and erosion

bull Low precipitation rate

bull No trenching means less digging

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of In-Line Drip Emitters

bull Provide consistent precipitation rate throughout line

bull Less prone to clogging and damage than micro spray

bull Easy to install

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Filters

At the head At the valve

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Drip Retrofit Systems bull Replace existing pop-ups with

retrofit such as Rainbird R-1800

bull Use subsurface tubing with emitter valves not micro spray and 14rdquospaghetti lines

bull Cover with mulch

Step 4 Design Irrigation

In-line Drip

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Irrigation Plan bull Create an irrigation plan based on your completed planting

plan and hydrozones bull Select a category of irrigation (rotor drip etchellip) bull Prepare a materials list and fill in spaces on your legend

(components and quantity)

Step 4 Design Irrigation

What is a Controller Program

bull A set of instructions stored in the controller

bull Different irrigation schedules bull Irrigation days ndash how often bull Start times ndash at what time bull Water times ndash how long

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Water Efficient Control Equipment bull Smart Controllers bull Rain and ETo Sensors bull Moisture Sensors

Smart Controllers Moisture Sensors

Rain and ETo Sensors

How much water does your landscape need

hellip It depends

Step 4 Design Irrigation

bull Soil Texture bull Precipitation Rate bull Plant Demand

Irrigation Scheduling Internet BeWaterWisecom

Step 4 Design Irrigation

1 Prepare the site

bull Cut down tall weeds bull Remove woody or invasive plants bull (warm season turf) bull Flag sprinkler heads bull Soak the area with water

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

2 Edging Mounding amp Contouring

bull Make room for the mulch Cut lawn 12 inches away from concrete to 3rdquo below concrete level

bull Create mounds with removed sod by facing turf side down or discard removed sod

bull Grade as needed

Manual ldquoGrubbingrdquo Gas Powered

Sod Cutter

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

3 Ensure Irrigation of Trees and Large plants bull Add bubblers or drip irrigation if needed

In-line drip irrigation can be expanded as tree grows Bubbler Head Drip Irrigation

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

4 Plant Large Plants bull 5 gallon and larger

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

5 Add a weed barrier bull NOT weed cloth (except under rock) bull Newspaper or cardboard bull Overlap by 6-8 inches bull Cover all ground except where

there are plants

Paper amp Cardboard Weed Barrier Do NOT use weed cloth

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Notify your neighbors first

Weed Barrier Newspaper amp Cardboard

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

6 Layer bull 1-2rdquo of compost bull 4-5rdquo of Soil Building Mulch (tree trimmerrsquos chipped etc) bull Pull compost and mulch away from plant crowns and trunks

Timing bull Traditional Allow 3 - 5 months

for composting to complete process then plant

bull Fast Plant before completion by digging through layers

Sheet Mulching

(4rdquo+)

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

bull Rule of thumb for coverage 1 13 Cu Yd covers100 sf 4rdquo depth

Know your Turf Type to Effectively Remove

Turf Type Dormant Season

Active Season

Growth form

Seeds Common Types

Kill Method

Cool Season

Winter

Summer

Small tuffs

Dwarf Tall Fescue (common locally) Perennial Ryegrass Annual Ryegrass Blue Grass

Sheet Mulch

Warm Season

Winter Summer

Creeping Stolons

Bermuda grass Zoysia grass St Augustine Grass Kikuyu grass

Solarization or Chemical Followed by Sheet Mulching

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods bull Herbicides

bull Cannot be killed with Chemicals when dormant bull Spray herbicides when actively growing bull Repeat application

bull Non-toxic herbicide products

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods

bull Complete Sod Removal bull Sod goes to landfill

cannot be recycled

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Contouring for Dry Stream

Step 5 Implementation Contouring

Contouring Landscape Fabric First Cobbles Added

Completed

Step 5 Implementation Sequence

Do It Yourself or Professional Contractor What is right for you bull Tradeoff Cost vs Labor + Time bull Option Be the General Contractor yourself Installation or Repair bull California Landscape Contractors Association (CLCA)

httpwwwclcasandiegoorg bull Certified Irrigation Professional wwwIrrigationorg bull Contractors State License Board (CSLB)

httpwwwcslbcagovConsumers bull YouTube Instructional Videos

Step 6 Maintenance Irrigation

Irrigation Maintenance bull Adjust run time for season

bull 1 Winter bull 2 Fall amp Spring bull 3 Summer

bull Check for leaks and fix leaks promptly bull Flush drip systems and check filters to

reduce clogging bull Adjust sprayheads to prevent

overspray on hardscape

Step 6 Maintenance Plants

Plant Maintenance

bull Amend soil with compost and mulch regularly bull Remove weeds bull Monitor plant health bull Minimize the use of

non- organic chemicals bull Start with a hard spray

of water bull Use insecticidal soap

or other non-toxic pest killer

QUESTIONS

Apply for the WaterSmart Landscape Makeover Series

httplandscapemakeoverwatersmartsdorg Presentation Slides at httpwwwwatersmartsdorgprogramswatersmart-landscape-design-homeowners-workshop

  • Slide Number 1
  • San Diego County Water Authority
  • Slide Number 3
  • Slide Number 4
  • Slide Number 5
  • Slide Number 6
  • Slide Number 7
  • Before
  • After
  • Personal Goals
  • Slide Number 11
  • Why Remove Turf
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • WaterSmart Landscapes
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Design Process Overview
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Implementation Overview
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Slide Number 38
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Water Uptake by Plant Roots
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Slide Number 48
  • Slide Number 49
  • Slide Number 50
  • Slide Number 51
  • Slide Number 52
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Observations
  • Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
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  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
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  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Find Your Sunset Western Zone
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Plant Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Anatomy of an Irrigation System
  • Slide Number 131
  • Sprays Low Pressure
  • Sprays High Pressure
  • Slide Number 134
  • Slide Number 135
  • Slide Number 136
  • Slide Number 137
  • Slide Number 138
  • Slide Number 139
  • Slide Number 140
  • Slide Number 141
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Page 104: WaterSmart Landscape DESIGN FOR HOMEOWNERS · WaterSmart Landscape . DESIGN FOR HOMEOWNERS . Brought to you by the San Diego County Water Authority . ... Case Study 1. After: Approximately

Climate Appropriate Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes Homeownerrsquos Guide and Notebook

bull Mediterranean bull Asian bull Tropical bull Contemporary bull Native bull Shade bull Groundcover options

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Mediterranean

CC BY 20 Karen Roe

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Lavender Rosemary

Olives

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Asian

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Iris douglasiana Dietes African Iris Nandina

Juniperus Juniper

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Tropical

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Lantana Alstroemeria

Strelitzia Bird of Paradise Euphorbia milii Crown of Thorns

Bromeliads

Plumeria

Bougainvillea Geraniums Bird of Paradise

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Contemporary

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Anigozanthos Kangaroo Paw Assorted Succulents

Fire Sticks Kalanchoe thyrisifolia Agave Attenuata

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

California Natives

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Heteromeles arbutifolia Toyon

Romneya coulteri Matilija Poppy

Epilobium California Fushia

Saliva clevelandii Cleveland Sage

A note about Natives hellip WaterSmart Plant Palettes

California Natives bull Adapted for our climate soils bull Provide habitat and attract wildlife

Native plants need

bull Little or no summer water bull Little or no fertilizer bull No pesticides bull Less maintenance

Some native plants are summer deciduous

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Shade Plants for Dry Areas (See Notebook)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Bromeliads Clivia Dianella variegata Schefflera arboricola variegata

Walkable Groundcover Options Dymondia margaretae (Silver Carpet)

Lippia nodiflora (Kurapia)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Flat Green Groundcover Options Fragaria chiloensis (Beach Strawberry)

Achillea millefolium (Yarrow)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Mature Size Plant Research the ldquoFinished Sizerdquo

Agave americana marginata

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Mature Size Plant Pick the right size cultivar for the right place

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Carissa macrocarpa Natal Plum Species lsquoBoxwood Beautyrsquo lsquoGreen Carpetrsquo

8rsquo x 8rsquo 2rsquo x 2rsquo 1rsquo ndash 1 frac12rsquo x 4rsquo

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Growing Conditions Exposure

bull Soil type bull Drainage

Full Shade Full Sun

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Water Requirements Water Use Landscape Coefficient of Landscape Species WUCOLS South Coastal South Inland

Plant Search httpucanredusitesWUCOLSPlant_Search_Instructions

Escondido Rancho Bernardo San Marcos Poway Lakeside Ramona

San Diego Chula Vista Del Mar La Jolla Carlsbad Oceanside Vista El Cajon

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant

WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant

Sunset Western Garden Book Specific Plant Info bull Water usage bull Mature Size bull Cultivars bull Growing conditions

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Find Your Sunset Western Zone Zone 24

bull Mild maritime climate mild winters cool summers rarely freezes

Zone 23 bull Warmer than Zone 24

usually frost-free Zone 21

bull A mix of maritime amp continental influence colder in winter

httpwwwsunsetcomgardenclimate-zonessunset-climate-zone-san-diego-area-00418000067314

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant Sunset Western Garden Book Specific Plant Info bull Water usage bull Mature Size bull Cultivars bull Growing requirements

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Explore Design as 2 parts Physical site design

bull How the space is arranged location of major elements

Planting design and placement bull How the space is filled with plants for effective design

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Putting It Together Size your plants bull Draw at Mature Size to match Bubble Diagram bull Avoid overplanting bull Allow room to grow bull Understand you may

need to edit and thin later

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Putting It Together Hydrozoning bull Group plants with like water needs together

according to irrigation zone bull Do not put water needy plants next to low-water

plants bull Research

bull Water Use Classification of Landscape Species (WUCOLS) rating

bull Plant palettes bull Sunset Western

Step 4 Design Plant Placement

Remember Drawing in Scale Accurate proportion using a standard measurement to represent one foot

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale bull Determine the mature size of the plant bull Use the mature size bull Find appropriate circle

on template

bull Example bull Bush is 3rsquo at maturity bull In 14 scale use 34rdquo

diameter circle

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale bull Pencil in the plants for your space bull At 14rdquo scale = 1rsquo- 0rdquo

bull 3rsquo diameter shrub drawn as 34rdquo diameter circle

bull 12rsquo canopy tree drawn as 3rdquo diameter circle

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Anatomy of an Irrigation System

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Pressure Test bull Use meter on last head on valve

bull Range should be between 25 psi and 40 psi

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Pressure Regulation

At the point of connection (POC) At the head At the valve

Sprays Low Pressure

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Donuts formed by poor coverage

Sprays High Pressure

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Misting

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Overhead or Drip

Choose Overhead Spray for bull Large areas of turf replacement ground cover

(ie dymondia Beach Strawberry etc) bull The existing overhead system has good existing

coverage Choose Drip for bull Small oddly shaped planting areas bull Mixing of plants with differing water requirements in

the same valve area

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of Efficient Overhead Spray bull Simple to retrofit existing spray hardware bull Can match precipitation rate of drip bull Simpler to troubleshoot than drip bull May provide better coverage for groundcover

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of Drip Systems bull Drip is the most efficient

irrigation delivery type

bull Reduces weed growth by targeted water application

bull Prevents runoff and erosion

bull Low precipitation rate

bull No trenching means less digging

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of In-Line Drip Emitters

bull Provide consistent precipitation rate throughout line

bull Less prone to clogging and damage than micro spray

bull Easy to install

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Filters

At the head At the valve

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Drip Retrofit Systems bull Replace existing pop-ups with

retrofit such as Rainbird R-1800

bull Use subsurface tubing with emitter valves not micro spray and 14rdquospaghetti lines

bull Cover with mulch

Step 4 Design Irrigation

In-line Drip

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Irrigation Plan bull Create an irrigation plan based on your completed planting

plan and hydrozones bull Select a category of irrigation (rotor drip etchellip) bull Prepare a materials list and fill in spaces on your legend

(components and quantity)

Step 4 Design Irrigation

What is a Controller Program

bull A set of instructions stored in the controller

bull Different irrigation schedules bull Irrigation days ndash how often bull Start times ndash at what time bull Water times ndash how long

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Water Efficient Control Equipment bull Smart Controllers bull Rain and ETo Sensors bull Moisture Sensors

Smart Controllers Moisture Sensors

Rain and ETo Sensors

How much water does your landscape need

hellip It depends

Step 4 Design Irrigation

bull Soil Texture bull Precipitation Rate bull Plant Demand

Irrigation Scheduling Internet BeWaterWisecom

Step 4 Design Irrigation

1 Prepare the site

bull Cut down tall weeds bull Remove woody or invasive plants bull (warm season turf) bull Flag sprinkler heads bull Soak the area with water

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

2 Edging Mounding amp Contouring

bull Make room for the mulch Cut lawn 12 inches away from concrete to 3rdquo below concrete level

bull Create mounds with removed sod by facing turf side down or discard removed sod

bull Grade as needed

Manual ldquoGrubbingrdquo Gas Powered

Sod Cutter

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

3 Ensure Irrigation of Trees and Large plants bull Add bubblers or drip irrigation if needed

In-line drip irrigation can be expanded as tree grows Bubbler Head Drip Irrigation

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

4 Plant Large Plants bull 5 gallon and larger

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

5 Add a weed barrier bull NOT weed cloth (except under rock) bull Newspaper or cardboard bull Overlap by 6-8 inches bull Cover all ground except where

there are plants

Paper amp Cardboard Weed Barrier Do NOT use weed cloth

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Notify your neighbors first

Weed Barrier Newspaper amp Cardboard

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

6 Layer bull 1-2rdquo of compost bull 4-5rdquo of Soil Building Mulch (tree trimmerrsquos chipped etc) bull Pull compost and mulch away from plant crowns and trunks

Timing bull Traditional Allow 3 - 5 months

for composting to complete process then plant

bull Fast Plant before completion by digging through layers

Sheet Mulching

(4rdquo+)

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

bull Rule of thumb for coverage 1 13 Cu Yd covers100 sf 4rdquo depth

Know your Turf Type to Effectively Remove

Turf Type Dormant Season

Active Season

Growth form

Seeds Common Types

Kill Method

Cool Season

Winter

Summer

Small tuffs

Dwarf Tall Fescue (common locally) Perennial Ryegrass Annual Ryegrass Blue Grass

Sheet Mulch

Warm Season

Winter Summer

Creeping Stolons

Bermuda grass Zoysia grass St Augustine Grass Kikuyu grass

Solarization or Chemical Followed by Sheet Mulching

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods bull Herbicides

bull Cannot be killed with Chemicals when dormant bull Spray herbicides when actively growing bull Repeat application

bull Non-toxic herbicide products

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods

bull Complete Sod Removal bull Sod goes to landfill

cannot be recycled

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Contouring for Dry Stream

Step 5 Implementation Contouring

Contouring Landscape Fabric First Cobbles Added

Completed

Step 5 Implementation Sequence

Do It Yourself or Professional Contractor What is right for you bull Tradeoff Cost vs Labor + Time bull Option Be the General Contractor yourself Installation or Repair bull California Landscape Contractors Association (CLCA)

httpwwwclcasandiegoorg bull Certified Irrigation Professional wwwIrrigationorg bull Contractors State License Board (CSLB)

httpwwwcslbcagovConsumers bull YouTube Instructional Videos

Step 6 Maintenance Irrigation

Irrigation Maintenance bull Adjust run time for season

bull 1 Winter bull 2 Fall amp Spring bull 3 Summer

bull Check for leaks and fix leaks promptly bull Flush drip systems and check filters to

reduce clogging bull Adjust sprayheads to prevent

overspray on hardscape

Step 6 Maintenance Plants

Plant Maintenance

bull Amend soil with compost and mulch regularly bull Remove weeds bull Monitor plant health bull Minimize the use of

non- organic chemicals bull Start with a hard spray

of water bull Use insecticidal soap

or other non-toxic pest killer

QUESTIONS

Apply for the WaterSmart Landscape Makeover Series

httplandscapemakeoverwatersmartsdorg Presentation Slides at httpwwwwatersmartsdorgprogramswatersmart-landscape-design-homeowners-workshop

  • Slide Number 1
  • San Diego County Water Authority
  • Slide Number 3
  • Slide Number 4
  • Slide Number 5
  • Slide Number 6
  • Slide Number 7
  • Before
  • After
  • Personal Goals
  • Slide Number 11
  • Why Remove Turf
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • WaterSmart Landscapes
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Design Process Overview
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Implementation Overview
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Slide Number 38
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Water Uptake by Plant Roots
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Slide Number 48
  • Slide Number 49
  • Slide Number 50
  • Slide Number 51
  • Slide Number 52
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Observations
  • Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
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  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
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  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
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  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Find Your Sunset Western Zone
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Plant Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Anatomy of an Irrigation System
  • Slide Number 131
  • Sprays Low Pressure
  • Sprays High Pressure
  • Slide Number 134
  • Slide Number 135
  • Slide Number 136
  • Slide Number 137
  • Slide Number 138
  • Slide Number 139
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Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Mediterranean

CC BY 20 Karen Roe

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Lavender Rosemary

Olives

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Asian

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Iris douglasiana Dietes African Iris Nandina

Juniperus Juniper

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Tropical

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Lantana Alstroemeria

Strelitzia Bird of Paradise Euphorbia milii Crown of Thorns

Bromeliads

Plumeria

Bougainvillea Geraniums Bird of Paradise

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Contemporary

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Anigozanthos Kangaroo Paw Assorted Succulents

Fire Sticks Kalanchoe thyrisifolia Agave Attenuata

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

California Natives

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Heteromeles arbutifolia Toyon

Romneya coulteri Matilija Poppy

Epilobium California Fushia

Saliva clevelandii Cleveland Sage

A note about Natives hellip WaterSmart Plant Palettes

California Natives bull Adapted for our climate soils bull Provide habitat and attract wildlife

Native plants need

bull Little or no summer water bull Little or no fertilizer bull No pesticides bull Less maintenance

Some native plants are summer deciduous

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Shade Plants for Dry Areas (See Notebook)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Bromeliads Clivia Dianella variegata Schefflera arboricola variegata

Walkable Groundcover Options Dymondia margaretae (Silver Carpet)

Lippia nodiflora (Kurapia)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Flat Green Groundcover Options Fragaria chiloensis (Beach Strawberry)

Achillea millefolium (Yarrow)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Mature Size Plant Research the ldquoFinished Sizerdquo

Agave americana marginata

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Mature Size Plant Pick the right size cultivar for the right place

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Carissa macrocarpa Natal Plum Species lsquoBoxwood Beautyrsquo lsquoGreen Carpetrsquo

8rsquo x 8rsquo 2rsquo x 2rsquo 1rsquo ndash 1 frac12rsquo x 4rsquo

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Growing Conditions Exposure

bull Soil type bull Drainage

Full Shade Full Sun

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Water Requirements Water Use Landscape Coefficient of Landscape Species WUCOLS South Coastal South Inland

Plant Search httpucanredusitesWUCOLSPlant_Search_Instructions

Escondido Rancho Bernardo San Marcos Poway Lakeside Ramona

San Diego Chula Vista Del Mar La Jolla Carlsbad Oceanside Vista El Cajon

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant

WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant

Sunset Western Garden Book Specific Plant Info bull Water usage bull Mature Size bull Cultivars bull Growing conditions

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Find Your Sunset Western Zone Zone 24

bull Mild maritime climate mild winters cool summers rarely freezes

Zone 23 bull Warmer than Zone 24

usually frost-free Zone 21

bull A mix of maritime amp continental influence colder in winter

httpwwwsunsetcomgardenclimate-zonessunset-climate-zone-san-diego-area-00418000067314

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant Sunset Western Garden Book Specific Plant Info bull Water usage bull Mature Size bull Cultivars bull Growing requirements

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Explore Design as 2 parts Physical site design

bull How the space is arranged location of major elements

Planting design and placement bull How the space is filled with plants for effective design

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Putting It Together Size your plants bull Draw at Mature Size to match Bubble Diagram bull Avoid overplanting bull Allow room to grow bull Understand you may

need to edit and thin later

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Putting It Together Hydrozoning bull Group plants with like water needs together

according to irrigation zone bull Do not put water needy plants next to low-water

plants bull Research

bull Water Use Classification of Landscape Species (WUCOLS) rating

bull Plant palettes bull Sunset Western

Step 4 Design Plant Placement

Remember Drawing in Scale Accurate proportion using a standard measurement to represent one foot

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale bull Determine the mature size of the plant bull Use the mature size bull Find appropriate circle

on template

bull Example bull Bush is 3rsquo at maturity bull In 14 scale use 34rdquo

diameter circle

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale bull Pencil in the plants for your space bull At 14rdquo scale = 1rsquo- 0rdquo

bull 3rsquo diameter shrub drawn as 34rdquo diameter circle

bull 12rsquo canopy tree drawn as 3rdquo diameter circle

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Anatomy of an Irrigation System

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Pressure Test bull Use meter on last head on valve

bull Range should be between 25 psi and 40 psi

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Pressure Regulation

At the point of connection (POC) At the head At the valve

Sprays Low Pressure

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Donuts formed by poor coverage

Sprays High Pressure

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Misting

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Overhead or Drip

Choose Overhead Spray for bull Large areas of turf replacement ground cover

(ie dymondia Beach Strawberry etc) bull The existing overhead system has good existing

coverage Choose Drip for bull Small oddly shaped planting areas bull Mixing of plants with differing water requirements in

the same valve area

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of Efficient Overhead Spray bull Simple to retrofit existing spray hardware bull Can match precipitation rate of drip bull Simpler to troubleshoot than drip bull May provide better coverage for groundcover

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of Drip Systems bull Drip is the most efficient

irrigation delivery type

bull Reduces weed growth by targeted water application

bull Prevents runoff and erosion

bull Low precipitation rate

bull No trenching means less digging

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of In-Line Drip Emitters

bull Provide consistent precipitation rate throughout line

bull Less prone to clogging and damage than micro spray

bull Easy to install

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Filters

At the head At the valve

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Drip Retrofit Systems bull Replace existing pop-ups with

retrofit such as Rainbird R-1800

bull Use subsurface tubing with emitter valves not micro spray and 14rdquospaghetti lines

bull Cover with mulch

Step 4 Design Irrigation

In-line Drip

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Irrigation Plan bull Create an irrigation plan based on your completed planting

plan and hydrozones bull Select a category of irrigation (rotor drip etchellip) bull Prepare a materials list and fill in spaces on your legend

(components and quantity)

Step 4 Design Irrigation

What is a Controller Program

bull A set of instructions stored in the controller

bull Different irrigation schedules bull Irrigation days ndash how often bull Start times ndash at what time bull Water times ndash how long

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Water Efficient Control Equipment bull Smart Controllers bull Rain and ETo Sensors bull Moisture Sensors

Smart Controllers Moisture Sensors

Rain and ETo Sensors

How much water does your landscape need

hellip It depends

Step 4 Design Irrigation

bull Soil Texture bull Precipitation Rate bull Plant Demand

Irrigation Scheduling Internet BeWaterWisecom

Step 4 Design Irrigation

1 Prepare the site

bull Cut down tall weeds bull Remove woody or invasive plants bull (warm season turf) bull Flag sprinkler heads bull Soak the area with water

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

2 Edging Mounding amp Contouring

bull Make room for the mulch Cut lawn 12 inches away from concrete to 3rdquo below concrete level

bull Create mounds with removed sod by facing turf side down or discard removed sod

bull Grade as needed

Manual ldquoGrubbingrdquo Gas Powered

Sod Cutter

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

3 Ensure Irrigation of Trees and Large plants bull Add bubblers or drip irrigation if needed

In-line drip irrigation can be expanded as tree grows Bubbler Head Drip Irrigation

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

4 Plant Large Plants bull 5 gallon and larger

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

5 Add a weed barrier bull NOT weed cloth (except under rock) bull Newspaper or cardboard bull Overlap by 6-8 inches bull Cover all ground except where

there are plants

Paper amp Cardboard Weed Barrier Do NOT use weed cloth

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Notify your neighbors first

Weed Barrier Newspaper amp Cardboard

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

6 Layer bull 1-2rdquo of compost bull 4-5rdquo of Soil Building Mulch (tree trimmerrsquos chipped etc) bull Pull compost and mulch away from plant crowns and trunks

Timing bull Traditional Allow 3 - 5 months

for composting to complete process then plant

bull Fast Plant before completion by digging through layers

Sheet Mulching

(4rdquo+)

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

bull Rule of thumb for coverage 1 13 Cu Yd covers100 sf 4rdquo depth

Know your Turf Type to Effectively Remove

Turf Type Dormant Season

Active Season

Growth form

Seeds Common Types

Kill Method

Cool Season

Winter

Summer

Small tuffs

Dwarf Tall Fescue (common locally) Perennial Ryegrass Annual Ryegrass Blue Grass

Sheet Mulch

Warm Season

Winter Summer

Creeping Stolons

Bermuda grass Zoysia grass St Augustine Grass Kikuyu grass

Solarization or Chemical Followed by Sheet Mulching

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods bull Herbicides

bull Cannot be killed with Chemicals when dormant bull Spray herbicides when actively growing bull Repeat application

bull Non-toxic herbicide products

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods

bull Complete Sod Removal bull Sod goes to landfill

cannot be recycled

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Contouring for Dry Stream

Step 5 Implementation Contouring

Contouring Landscape Fabric First Cobbles Added

Completed

Step 5 Implementation Sequence

Do It Yourself or Professional Contractor What is right for you bull Tradeoff Cost vs Labor + Time bull Option Be the General Contractor yourself Installation or Repair bull California Landscape Contractors Association (CLCA)

httpwwwclcasandiegoorg bull Certified Irrigation Professional wwwIrrigationorg bull Contractors State License Board (CSLB)

httpwwwcslbcagovConsumers bull YouTube Instructional Videos

Step 6 Maintenance Irrigation

Irrigation Maintenance bull Adjust run time for season

bull 1 Winter bull 2 Fall amp Spring bull 3 Summer

bull Check for leaks and fix leaks promptly bull Flush drip systems and check filters to

reduce clogging bull Adjust sprayheads to prevent

overspray on hardscape

Step 6 Maintenance Plants

Plant Maintenance

bull Amend soil with compost and mulch regularly bull Remove weeds bull Monitor plant health bull Minimize the use of

non- organic chemicals bull Start with a hard spray

of water bull Use insecticidal soap

or other non-toxic pest killer

QUESTIONS

Apply for the WaterSmart Landscape Makeover Series

httplandscapemakeoverwatersmartsdorg Presentation Slides at httpwwwwatersmartsdorgprogramswatersmart-landscape-design-homeowners-workshop

  • Slide Number 1
  • San Diego County Water Authority
  • Slide Number 3
  • Slide Number 4
  • Slide Number 5
  • Slide Number 6
  • Slide Number 7
  • Before
  • After
  • Personal Goals
  • Slide Number 11
  • Why Remove Turf
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • WaterSmart Landscapes
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Design Process Overview
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Implementation Overview
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Slide Number 38
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Water Uptake by Plant Roots
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Slide Number 48
  • Slide Number 49
  • Slide Number 50
  • Slide Number 51
  • Slide Number 52
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Observations
  • Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Find Your Sunset Western Zone
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Plant Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Anatomy of an Irrigation System
  • Slide Number 131
  • Sprays Low Pressure
  • Sprays High Pressure
  • Slide Number 134
  • Slide Number 135
  • Slide Number 136
  • Slide Number 137
  • Slide Number 138
  • Slide Number 139
  • Slide Number 140
  • Slide Number 141
  • Slide Number 142
  • Slide Number 143
  • Slide Number 144
  • Slide Number 145
  • Slide Number 146
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  • Slide Number 148
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  • Slide Number 150
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  • Slide Number 156
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  • Slide Number 159
  • Slide Number 160
Page 106: WaterSmart Landscape DESIGN FOR HOMEOWNERS · WaterSmart Landscape . DESIGN FOR HOMEOWNERS . Brought to you by the San Diego County Water Authority . ... Case Study 1. After: Approximately

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Asian

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Iris douglasiana Dietes African Iris Nandina

Juniperus Juniper

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Tropical

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Lantana Alstroemeria

Strelitzia Bird of Paradise Euphorbia milii Crown of Thorns

Bromeliads

Plumeria

Bougainvillea Geraniums Bird of Paradise

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Contemporary

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Anigozanthos Kangaroo Paw Assorted Succulents

Fire Sticks Kalanchoe thyrisifolia Agave Attenuata

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

California Natives

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Heteromeles arbutifolia Toyon

Romneya coulteri Matilija Poppy

Epilobium California Fushia

Saliva clevelandii Cleveland Sage

A note about Natives hellip WaterSmart Plant Palettes

California Natives bull Adapted for our climate soils bull Provide habitat and attract wildlife

Native plants need

bull Little or no summer water bull Little or no fertilizer bull No pesticides bull Less maintenance

Some native plants are summer deciduous

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Shade Plants for Dry Areas (See Notebook)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Bromeliads Clivia Dianella variegata Schefflera arboricola variegata

Walkable Groundcover Options Dymondia margaretae (Silver Carpet)

Lippia nodiflora (Kurapia)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Flat Green Groundcover Options Fragaria chiloensis (Beach Strawberry)

Achillea millefolium (Yarrow)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Mature Size Plant Research the ldquoFinished Sizerdquo

Agave americana marginata

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Mature Size Plant Pick the right size cultivar for the right place

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Carissa macrocarpa Natal Plum Species lsquoBoxwood Beautyrsquo lsquoGreen Carpetrsquo

8rsquo x 8rsquo 2rsquo x 2rsquo 1rsquo ndash 1 frac12rsquo x 4rsquo

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Growing Conditions Exposure

bull Soil type bull Drainage

Full Shade Full Sun

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Water Requirements Water Use Landscape Coefficient of Landscape Species WUCOLS South Coastal South Inland

Plant Search httpucanredusitesWUCOLSPlant_Search_Instructions

Escondido Rancho Bernardo San Marcos Poway Lakeside Ramona

San Diego Chula Vista Del Mar La Jolla Carlsbad Oceanside Vista El Cajon

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant

WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant

Sunset Western Garden Book Specific Plant Info bull Water usage bull Mature Size bull Cultivars bull Growing conditions

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Find Your Sunset Western Zone Zone 24

bull Mild maritime climate mild winters cool summers rarely freezes

Zone 23 bull Warmer than Zone 24

usually frost-free Zone 21

bull A mix of maritime amp continental influence colder in winter

httpwwwsunsetcomgardenclimate-zonessunset-climate-zone-san-diego-area-00418000067314

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant Sunset Western Garden Book Specific Plant Info bull Water usage bull Mature Size bull Cultivars bull Growing requirements

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Explore Design as 2 parts Physical site design

bull How the space is arranged location of major elements

Planting design and placement bull How the space is filled with plants for effective design

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Putting It Together Size your plants bull Draw at Mature Size to match Bubble Diagram bull Avoid overplanting bull Allow room to grow bull Understand you may

need to edit and thin later

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Putting It Together Hydrozoning bull Group plants with like water needs together

according to irrigation zone bull Do not put water needy plants next to low-water

plants bull Research

bull Water Use Classification of Landscape Species (WUCOLS) rating

bull Plant palettes bull Sunset Western

Step 4 Design Plant Placement

Remember Drawing in Scale Accurate proportion using a standard measurement to represent one foot

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale bull Determine the mature size of the plant bull Use the mature size bull Find appropriate circle

on template

bull Example bull Bush is 3rsquo at maturity bull In 14 scale use 34rdquo

diameter circle

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale bull Pencil in the plants for your space bull At 14rdquo scale = 1rsquo- 0rdquo

bull 3rsquo diameter shrub drawn as 34rdquo diameter circle

bull 12rsquo canopy tree drawn as 3rdquo diameter circle

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Anatomy of an Irrigation System

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Pressure Test bull Use meter on last head on valve

bull Range should be between 25 psi and 40 psi

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Pressure Regulation

At the point of connection (POC) At the head At the valve

Sprays Low Pressure

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Donuts formed by poor coverage

Sprays High Pressure

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Misting

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Overhead or Drip

Choose Overhead Spray for bull Large areas of turf replacement ground cover

(ie dymondia Beach Strawberry etc) bull The existing overhead system has good existing

coverage Choose Drip for bull Small oddly shaped planting areas bull Mixing of plants with differing water requirements in

the same valve area

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of Efficient Overhead Spray bull Simple to retrofit existing spray hardware bull Can match precipitation rate of drip bull Simpler to troubleshoot than drip bull May provide better coverage for groundcover

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of Drip Systems bull Drip is the most efficient

irrigation delivery type

bull Reduces weed growth by targeted water application

bull Prevents runoff and erosion

bull Low precipitation rate

bull No trenching means less digging

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of In-Line Drip Emitters

bull Provide consistent precipitation rate throughout line

bull Less prone to clogging and damage than micro spray

bull Easy to install

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Filters

At the head At the valve

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Drip Retrofit Systems bull Replace existing pop-ups with

retrofit such as Rainbird R-1800

bull Use subsurface tubing with emitter valves not micro spray and 14rdquospaghetti lines

bull Cover with mulch

Step 4 Design Irrigation

In-line Drip

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Irrigation Plan bull Create an irrigation plan based on your completed planting

plan and hydrozones bull Select a category of irrigation (rotor drip etchellip) bull Prepare a materials list and fill in spaces on your legend

(components and quantity)

Step 4 Design Irrigation

What is a Controller Program

bull A set of instructions stored in the controller

bull Different irrigation schedules bull Irrigation days ndash how often bull Start times ndash at what time bull Water times ndash how long

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Water Efficient Control Equipment bull Smart Controllers bull Rain and ETo Sensors bull Moisture Sensors

Smart Controllers Moisture Sensors

Rain and ETo Sensors

How much water does your landscape need

hellip It depends

Step 4 Design Irrigation

bull Soil Texture bull Precipitation Rate bull Plant Demand

Irrigation Scheduling Internet BeWaterWisecom

Step 4 Design Irrigation

1 Prepare the site

bull Cut down tall weeds bull Remove woody or invasive plants bull (warm season turf) bull Flag sprinkler heads bull Soak the area with water

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

2 Edging Mounding amp Contouring

bull Make room for the mulch Cut lawn 12 inches away from concrete to 3rdquo below concrete level

bull Create mounds with removed sod by facing turf side down or discard removed sod

bull Grade as needed

Manual ldquoGrubbingrdquo Gas Powered

Sod Cutter

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

3 Ensure Irrigation of Trees and Large plants bull Add bubblers or drip irrigation if needed

In-line drip irrigation can be expanded as tree grows Bubbler Head Drip Irrigation

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

4 Plant Large Plants bull 5 gallon and larger

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

5 Add a weed barrier bull NOT weed cloth (except under rock) bull Newspaper or cardboard bull Overlap by 6-8 inches bull Cover all ground except where

there are plants

Paper amp Cardboard Weed Barrier Do NOT use weed cloth

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Notify your neighbors first

Weed Barrier Newspaper amp Cardboard

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

6 Layer bull 1-2rdquo of compost bull 4-5rdquo of Soil Building Mulch (tree trimmerrsquos chipped etc) bull Pull compost and mulch away from plant crowns and trunks

Timing bull Traditional Allow 3 - 5 months

for composting to complete process then plant

bull Fast Plant before completion by digging through layers

Sheet Mulching

(4rdquo+)

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

bull Rule of thumb for coverage 1 13 Cu Yd covers100 sf 4rdquo depth

Know your Turf Type to Effectively Remove

Turf Type Dormant Season

Active Season

Growth form

Seeds Common Types

Kill Method

Cool Season

Winter

Summer

Small tuffs

Dwarf Tall Fescue (common locally) Perennial Ryegrass Annual Ryegrass Blue Grass

Sheet Mulch

Warm Season

Winter Summer

Creeping Stolons

Bermuda grass Zoysia grass St Augustine Grass Kikuyu grass

Solarization or Chemical Followed by Sheet Mulching

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods bull Herbicides

bull Cannot be killed with Chemicals when dormant bull Spray herbicides when actively growing bull Repeat application

bull Non-toxic herbicide products

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods

bull Complete Sod Removal bull Sod goes to landfill

cannot be recycled

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Contouring for Dry Stream

Step 5 Implementation Contouring

Contouring Landscape Fabric First Cobbles Added

Completed

Step 5 Implementation Sequence

Do It Yourself or Professional Contractor What is right for you bull Tradeoff Cost vs Labor + Time bull Option Be the General Contractor yourself Installation or Repair bull California Landscape Contractors Association (CLCA)

httpwwwclcasandiegoorg bull Certified Irrigation Professional wwwIrrigationorg bull Contractors State License Board (CSLB)

httpwwwcslbcagovConsumers bull YouTube Instructional Videos

Step 6 Maintenance Irrigation

Irrigation Maintenance bull Adjust run time for season

bull 1 Winter bull 2 Fall amp Spring bull 3 Summer

bull Check for leaks and fix leaks promptly bull Flush drip systems and check filters to

reduce clogging bull Adjust sprayheads to prevent

overspray on hardscape

Step 6 Maintenance Plants

Plant Maintenance

bull Amend soil with compost and mulch regularly bull Remove weeds bull Monitor plant health bull Minimize the use of

non- organic chemicals bull Start with a hard spray

of water bull Use insecticidal soap

or other non-toxic pest killer

QUESTIONS

Apply for the WaterSmart Landscape Makeover Series

httplandscapemakeoverwatersmartsdorg Presentation Slides at httpwwwwatersmartsdorgprogramswatersmart-landscape-design-homeowners-workshop

  • Slide Number 1
  • San Diego County Water Authority
  • Slide Number 3
  • Slide Number 4
  • Slide Number 5
  • Slide Number 6
  • Slide Number 7
  • Before
  • After
  • Personal Goals
  • Slide Number 11
  • Why Remove Turf
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • WaterSmart Landscapes
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Design Process Overview
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Implementation Overview
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Slide Number 38
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Water Uptake by Plant Roots
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Slide Number 48
  • Slide Number 49
  • Slide Number 50
  • Slide Number 51
  • Slide Number 52
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Observations
  • Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
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  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Find Your Sunset Western Zone
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Plant Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Anatomy of an Irrigation System
  • Slide Number 131
  • Sprays Low Pressure
  • Sprays High Pressure
  • Slide Number 134
  • Slide Number 135
  • Slide Number 136
  • Slide Number 137
  • Slide Number 138
  • Slide Number 139
  • Slide Number 140
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Page 107: WaterSmart Landscape DESIGN FOR HOMEOWNERS · WaterSmart Landscape . DESIGN FOR HOMEOWNERS . Brought to you by the San Diego County Water Authority . ... Case Study 1. After: Approximately

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Tropical

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Lantana Alstroemeria

Strelitzia Bird of Paradise Euphorbia milii Crown of Thorns

Bromeliads

Plumeria

Bougainvillea Geraniums Bird of Paradise

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Contemporary

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Anigozanthos Kangaroo Paw Assorted Succulents

Fire Sticks Kalanchoe thyrisifolia Agave Attenuata

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

California Natives

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Heteromeles arbutifolia Toyon

Romneya coulteri Matilija Poppy

Epilobium California Fushia

Saliva clevelandii Cleveland Sage

A note about Natives hellip WaterSmart Plant Palettes

California Natives bull Adapted for our climate soils bull Provide habitat and attract wildlife

Native plants need

bull Little or no summer water bull Little or no fertilizer bull No pesticides bull Less maintenance

Some native plants are summer deciduous

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Shade Plants for Dry Areas (See Notebook)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Bromeliads Clivia Dianella variegata Schefflera arboricola variegata

Walkable Groundcover Options Dymondia margaretae (Silver Carpet)

Lippia nodiflora (Kurapia)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Flat Green Groundcover Options Fragaria chiloensis (Beach Strawberry)

Achillea millefolium (Yarrow)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Mature Size Plant Research the ldquoFinished Sizerdquo

Agave americana marginata

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Mature Size Plant Pick the right size cultivar for the right place

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Carissa macrocarpa Natal Plum Species lsquoBoxwood Beautyrsquo lsquoGreen Carpetrsquo

8rsquo x 8rsquo 2rsquo x 2rsquo 1rsquo ndash 1 frac12rsquo x 4rsquo

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Growing Conditions Exposure

bull Soil type bull Drainage

Full Shade Full Sun

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Water Requirements Water Use Landscape Coefficient of Landscape Species WUCOLS South Coastal South Inland

Plant Search httpucanredusitesWUCOLSPlant_Search_Instructions

Escondido Rancho Bernardo San Marcos Poway Lakeside Ramona

San Diego Chula Vista Del Mar La Jolla Carlsbad Oceanside Vista El Cajon

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant

WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant

Sunset Western Garden Book Specific Plant Info bull Water usage bull Mature Size bull Cultivars bull Growing conditions

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Find Your Sunset Western Zone Zone 24

bull Mild maritime climate mild winters cool summers rarely freezes

Zone 23 bull Warmer than Zone 24

usually frost-free Zone 21

bull A mix of maritime amp continental influence colder in winter

httpwwwsunsetcomgardenclimate-zonessunset-climate-zone-san-diego-area-00418000067314

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant Sunset Western Garden Book Specific Plant Info bull Water usage bull Mature Size bull Cultivars bull Growing requirements

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Explore Design as 2 parts Physical site design

bull How the space is arranged location of major elements

Planting design and placement bull How the space is filled with plants for effective design

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Putting It Together Size your plants bull Draw at Mature Size to match Bubble Diagram bull Avoid overplanting bull Allow room to grow bull Understand you may

need to edit and thin later

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Putting It Together Hydrozoning bull Group plants with like water needs together

according to irrigation zone bull Do not put water needy plants next to low-water

plants bull Research

bull Water Use Classification of Landscape Species (WUCOLS) rating

bull Plant palettes bull Sunset Western

Step 4 Design Plant Placement

Remember Drawing in Scale Accurate proportion using a standard measurement to represent one foot

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale bull Determine the mature size of the plant bull Use the mature size bull Find appropriate circle

on template

bull Example bull Bush is 3rsquo at maturity bull In 14 scale use 34rdquo

diameter circle

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale bull Pencil in the plants for your space bull At 14rdquo scale = 1rsquo- 0rdquo

bull 3rsquo diameter shrub drawn as 34rdquo diameter circle

bull 12rsquo canopy tree drawn as 3rdquo diameter circle

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Anatomy of an Irrigation System

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Pressure Test bull Use meter on last head on valve

bull Range should be between 25 psi and 40 psi

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Pressure Regulation

At the point of connection (POC) At the head At the valve

Sprays Low Pressure

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Donuts formed by poor coverage

Sprays High Pressure

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Misting

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Overhead or Drip

Choose Overhead Spray for bull Large areas of turf replacement ground cover

(ie dymondia Beach Strawberry etc) bull The existing overhead system has good existing

coverage Choose Drip for bull Small oddly shaped planting areas bull Mixing of plants with differing water requirements in

the same valve area

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of Efficient Overhead Spray bull Simple to retrofit existing spray hardware bull Can match precipitation rate of drip bull Simpler to troubleshoot than drip bull May provide better coverage for groundcover

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of Drip Systems bull Drip is the most efficient

irrigation delivery type

bull Reduces weed growth by targeted water application

bull Prevents runoff and erosion

bull Low precipitation rate

bull No trenching means less digging

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of In-Line Drip Emitters

bull Provide consistent precipitation rate throughout line

bull Less prone to clogging and damage than micro spray

bull Easy to install

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Filters

At the head At the valve

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Drip Retrofit Systems bull Replace existing pop-ups with

retrofit such as Rainbird R-1800

bull Use subsurface tubing with emitter valves not micro spray and 14rdquospaghetti lines

bull Cover with mulch

Step 4 Design Irrigation

In-line Drip

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Irrigation Plan bull Create an irrigation plan based on your completed planting

plan and hydrozones bull Select a category of irrigation (rotor drip etchellip) bull Prepare a materials list and fill in spaces on your legend

(components and quantity)

Step 4 Design Irrigation

What is a Controller Program

bull A set of instructions stored in the controller

bull Different irrigation schedules bull Irrigation days ndash how often bull Start times ndash at what time bull Water times ndash how long

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Water Efficient Control Equipment bull Smart Controllers bull Rain and ETo Sensors bull Moisture Sensors

Smart Controllers Moisture Sensors

Rain and ETo Sensors

How much water does your landscape need

hellip It depends

Step 4 Design Irrigation

bull Soil Texture bull Precipitation Rate bull Plant Demand

Irrigation Scheduling Internet BeWaterWisecom

Step 4 Design Irrigation

1 Prepare the site

bull Cut down tall weeds bull Remove woody or invasive plants bull (warm season turf) bull Flag sprinkler heads bull Soak the area with water

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

2 Edging Mounding amp Contouring

bull Make room for the mulch Cut lawn 12 inches away from concrete to 3rdquo below concrete level

bull Create mounds with removed sod by facing turf side down or discard removed sod

bull Grade as needed

Manual ldquoGrubbingrdquo Gas Powered

Sod Cutter

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

3 Ensure Irrigation of Trees and Large plants bull Add bubblers or drip irrigation if needed

In-line drip irrigation can be expanded as tree grows Bubbler Head Drip Irrigation

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

4 Plant Large Plants bull 5 gallon and larger

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

5 Add a weed barrier bull NOT weed cloth (except under rock) bull Newspaper or cardboard bull Overlap by 6-8 inches bull Cover all ground except where

there are plants

Paper amp Cardboard Weed Barrier Do NOT use weed cloth

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Notify your neighbors first

Weed Barrier Newspaper amp Cardboard

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

6 Layer bull 1-2rdquo of compost bull 4-5rdquo of Soil Building Mulch (tree trimmerrsquos chipped etc) bull Pull compost and mulch away from plant crowns and trunks

Timing bull Traditional Allow 3 - 5 months

for composting to complete process then plant

bull Fast Plant before completion by digging through layers

Sheet Mulching

(4rdquo+)

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

bull Rule of thumb for coverage 1 13 Cu Yd covers100 sf 4rdquo depth

Know your Turf Type to Effectively Remove

Turf Type Dormant Season

Active Season

Growth form

Seeds Common Types

Kill Method

Cool Season

Winter

Summer

Small tuffs

Dwarf Tall Fescue (common locally) Perennial Ryegrass Annual Ryegrass Blue Grass

Sheet Mulch

Warm Season

Winter Summer

Creeping Stolons

Bermuda grass Zoysia grass St Augustine Grass Kikuyu grass

Solarization or Chemical Followed by Sheet Mulching

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods bull Herbicides

bull Cannot be killed with Chemicals when dormant bull Spray herbicides when actively growing bull Repeat application

bull Non-toxic herbicide products

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods

bull Complete Sod Removal bull Sod goes to landfill

cannot be recycled

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Contouring for Dry Stream

Step 5 Implementation Contouring

Contouring Landscape Fabric First Cobbles Added

Completed

Step 5 Implementation Sequence

Do It Yourself or Professional Contractor What is right for you bull Tradeoff Cost vs Labor + Time bull Option Be the General Contractor yourself Installation or Repair bull California Landscape Contractors Association (CLCA)

httpwwwclcasandiegoorg bull Certified Irrigation Professional wwwIrrigationorg bull Contractors State License Board (CSLB)

httpwwwcslbcagovConsumers bull YouTube Instructional Videos

Step 6 Maintenance Irrigation

Irrigation Maintenance bull Adjust run time for season

bull 1 Winter bull 2 Fall amp Spring bull 3 Summer

bull Check for leaks and fix leaks promptly bull Flush drip systems and check filters to

reduce clogging bull Adjust sprayheads to prevent

overspray on hardscape

Step 6 Maintenance Plants

Plant Maintenance

bull Amend soil with compost and mulch regularly bull Remove weeds bull Monitor plant health bull Minimize the use of

non- organic chemicals bull Start with a hard spray

of water bull Use insecticidal soap

or other non-toxic pest killer

QUESTIONS

Apply for the WaterSmart Landscape Makeover Series

httplandscapemakeoverwatersmartsdorg Presentation Slides at httpwwwwatersmartsdorgprogramswatersmart-landscape-design-homeowners-workshop

  • Slide Number 1
  • San Diego County Water Authority
  • Slide Number 3
  • Slide Number 4
  • Slide Number 5
  • Slide Number 6
  • Slide Number 7
  • Before
  • After
  • Personal Goals
  • Slide Number 11
  • Why Remove Turf
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • WaterSmart Landscapes
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Design Process Overview
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Implementation Overview
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Slide Number 38
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Water Uptake by Plant Roots
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Slide Number 48
  • Slide Number 49
  • Slide Number 50
  • Slide Number 51
  • Slide Number 52
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Observations
  • Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Find Your Sunset Western Zone
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Plant Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Anatomy of an Irrigation System
  • Slide Number 131
  • Sprays Low Pressure
  • Sprays High Pressure
  • Slide Number 134
  • Slide Number 135
  • Slide Number 136
  • Slide Number 137
  • Slide Number 138
  • Slide Number 139
  • Slide Number 140
  • Slide Number 141
  • Slide Number 142
  • Slide Number 143
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  • Slide Number 146
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  • Slide Number 156
  • Slide Number 157
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  • Slide Number 160
Page 108: WaterSmart Landscape DESIGN FOR HOMEOWNERS · WaterSmart Landscape . DESIGN FOR HOMEOWNERS . Brought to you by the San Diego County Water Authority . ... Case Study 1. After: Approximately

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Low Water Contemporary

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Anigozanthos Kangaroo Paw Assorted Succulents

Fire Sticks Kalanchoe thyrisifolia Agave Attenuata

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

California Natives

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Heteromeles arbutifolia Toyon

Romneya coulteri Matilija Poppy

Epilobium California Fushia

Saliva clevelandii Cleveland Sage

A note about Natives hellip WaterSmart Plant Palettes

California Natives bull Adapted for our climate soils bull Provide habitat and attract wildlife

Native plants need

bull Little or no summer water bull Little or no fertilizer bull No pesticides bull Less maintenance

Some native plants are summer deciduous

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Shade Plants for Dry Areas (See Notebook)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Bromeliads Clivia Dianella variegata Schefflera arboricola variegata

Walkable Groundcover Options Dymondia margaretae (Silver Carpet)

Lippia nodiflora (Kurapia)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Flat Green Groundcover Options Fragaria chiloensis (Beach Strawberry)

Achillea millefolium (Yarrow)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Mature Size Plant Research the ldquoFinished Sizerdquo

Agave americana marginata

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Mature Size Plant Pick the right size cultivar for the right place

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Carissa macrocarpa Natal Plum Species lsquoBoxwood Beautyrsquo lsquoGreen Carpetrsquo

8rsquo x 8rsquo 2rsquo x 2rsquo 1rsquo ndash 1 frac12rsquo x 4rsquo

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Growing Conditions Exposure

bull Soil type bull Drainage

Full Shade Full Sun

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Water Requirements Water Use Landscape Coefficient of Landscape Species WUCOLS South Coastal South Inland

Plant Search httpucanredusitesWUCOLSPlant_Search_Instructions

Escondido Rancho Bernardo San Marcos Poway Lakeside Ramona

San Diego Chula Vista Del Mar La Jolla Carlsbad Oceanside Vista El Cajon

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant

WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant

Sunset Western Garden Book Specific Plant Info bull Water usage bull Mature Size bull Cultivars bull Growing conditions

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Find Your Sunset Western Zone Zone 24

bull Mild maritime climate mild winters cool summers rarely freezes

Zone 23 bull Warmer than Zone 24

usually frost-free Zone 21

bull A mix of maritime amp continental influence colder in winter

httpwwwsunsetcomgardenclimate-zonessunset-climate-zone-san-diego-area-00418000067314

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant Sunset Western Garden Book Specific Plant Info bull Water usage bull Mature Size bull Cultivars bull Growing requirements

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Explore Design as 2 parts Physical site design

bull How the space is arranged location of major elements

Planting design and placement bull How the space is filled with plants for effective design

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Putting It Together Size your plants bull Draw at Mature Size to match Bubble Diagram bull Avoid overplanting bull Allow room to grow bull Understand you may

need to edit and thin later

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Putting It Together Hydrozoning bull Group plants with like water needs together

according to irrigation zone bull Do not put water needy plants next to low-water

plants bull Research

bull Water Use Classification of Landscape Species (WUCOLS) rating

bull Plant palettes bull Sunset Western

Step 4 Design Plant Placement

Remember Drawing in Scale Accurate proportion using a standard measurement to represent one foot

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale bull Determine the mature size of the plant bull Use the mature size bull Find appropriate circle

on template

bull Example bull Bush is 3rsquo at maturity bull In 14 scale use 34rdquo

diameter circle

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale bull Pencil in the plants for your space bull At 14rdquo scale = 1rsquo- 0rdquo

bull 3rsquo diameter shrub drawn as 34rdquo diameter circle

bull 12rsquo canopy tree drawn as 3rdquo diameter circle

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Anatomy of an Irrigation System

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Pressure Test bull Use meter on last head on valve

bull Range should be between 25 psi and 40 psi

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Pressure Regulation

At the point of connection (POC) At the head At the valve

Sprays Low Pressure

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Donuts formed by poor coverage

Sprays High Pressure

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Misting

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Overhead or Drip

Choose Overhead Spray for bull Large areas of turf replacement ground cover

(ie dymondia Beach Strawberry etc) bull The existing overhead system has good existing

coverage Choose Drip for bull Small oddly shaped planting areas bull Mixing of plants with differing water requirements in

the same valve area

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of Efficient Overhead Spray bull Simple to retrofit existing spray hardware bull Can match precipitation rate of drip bull Simpler to troubleshoot than drip bull May provide better coverage for groundcover

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of Drip Systems bull Drip is the most efficient

irrigation delivery type

bull Reduces weed growth by targeted water application

bull Prevents runoff and erosion

bull Low precipitation rate

bull No trenching means less digging

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of In-Line Drip Emitters

bull Provide consistent precipitation rate throughout line

bull Less prone to clogging and damage than micro spray

bull Easy to install

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Filters

At the head At the valve

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Drip Retrofit Systems bull Replace existing pop-ups with

retrofit such as Rainbird R-1800

bull Use subsurface tubing with emitter valves not micro spray and 14rdquospaghetti lines

bull Cover with mulch

Step 4 Design Irrigation

In-line Drip

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Irrigation Plan bull Create an irrigation plan based on your completed planting

plan and hydrozones bull Select a category of irrigation (rotor drip etchellip) bull Prepare a materials list and fill in spaces on your legend

(components and quantity)

Step 4 Design Irrigation

What is a Controller Program

bull A set of instructions stored in the controller

bull Different irrigation schedules bull Irrigation days ndash how often bull Start times ndash at what time bull Water times ndash how long

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Water Efficient Control Equipment bull Smart Controllers bull Rain and ETo Sensors bull Moisture Sensors

Smart Controllers Moisture Sensors

Rain and ETo Sensors

How much water does your landscape need

hellip It depends

Step 4 Design Irrigation

bull Soil Texture bull Precipitation Rate bull Plant Demand

Irrigation Scheduling Internet BeWaterWisecom

Step 4 Design Irrigation

1 Prepare the site

bull Cut down tall weeds bull Remove woody or invasive plants bull (warm season turf) bull Flag sprinkler heads bull Soak the area with water

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

2 Edging Mounding amp Contouring

bull Make room for the mulch Cut lawn 12 inches away from concrete to 3rdquo below concrete level

bull Create mounds with removed sod by facing turf side down or discard removed sod

bull Grade as needed

Manual ldquoGrubbingrdquo Gas Powered

Sod Cutter

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

3 Ensure Irrigation of Trees and Large plants bull Add bubblers or drip irrigation if needed

In-line drip irrigation can be expanded as tree grows Bubbler Head Drip Irrigation

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

4 Plant Large Plants bull 5 gallon and larger

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

5 Add a weed barrier bull NOT weed cloth (except under rock) bull Newspaper or cardboard bull Overlap by 6-8 inches bull Cover all ground except where

there are plants

Paper amp Cardboard Weed Barrier Do NOT use weed cloth

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Notify your neighbors first

Weed Barrier Newspaper amp Cardboard

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

6 Layer bull 1-2rdquo of compost bull 4-5rdquo of Soil Building Mulch (tree trimmerrsquos chipped etc) bull Pull compost and mulch away from plant crowns and trunks

Timing bull Traditional Allow 3 - 5 months

for composting to complete process then plant

bull Fast Plant before completion by digging through layers

Sheet Mulching

(4rdquo+)

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

bull Rule of thumb for coverage 1 13 Cu Yd covers100 sf 4rdquo depth

Know your Turf Type to Effectively Remove

Turf Type Dormant Season

Active Season

Growth form

Seeds Common Types

Kill Method

Cool Season

Winter

Summer

Small tuffs

Dwarf Tall Fescue (common locally) Perennial Ryegrass Annual Ryegrass Blue Grass

Sheet Mulch

Warm Season

Winter Summer

Creeping Stolons

Bermuda grass Zoysia grass St Augustine Grass Kikuyu grass

Solarization or Chemical Followed by Sheet Mulching

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods bull Herbicides

bull Cannot be killed with Chemicals when dormant bull Spray herbicides when actively growing bull Repeat application

bull Non-toxic herbicide products

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods

bull Complete Sod Removal bull Sod goes to landfill

cannot be recycled

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Contouring for Dry Stream

Step 5 Implementation Contouring

Contouring Landscape Fabric First Cobbles Added

Completed

Step 5 Implementation Sequence

Do It Yourself or Professional Contractor What is right for you bull Tradeoff Cost vs Labor + Time bull Option Be the General Contractor yourself Installation or Repair bull California Landscape Contractors Association (CLCA)

httpwwwclcasandiegoorg bull Certified Irrigation Professional wwwIrrigationorg bull Contractors State License Board (CSLB)

httpwwwcslbcagovConsumers bull YouTube Instructional Videos

Step 6 Maintenance Irrigation

Irrigation Maintenance bull Adjust run time for season

bull 1 Winter bull 2 Fall amp Spring bull 3 Summer

bull Check for leaks and fix leaks promptly bull Flush drip systems and check filters to

reduce clogging bull Adjust sprayheads to prevent

overspray on hardscape

Step 6 Maintenance Plants

Plant Maintenance

bull Amend soil with compost and mulch regularly bull Remove weeds bull Monitor plant health bull Minimize the use of

non- organic chemicals bull Start with a hard spray

of water bull Use insecticidal soap

or other non-toxic pest killer

QUESTIONS

Apply for the WaterSmart Landscape Makeover Series

httplandscapemakeoverwatersmartsdorg Presentation Slides at httpwwwwatersmartsdorgprogramswatersmart-landscape-design-homeowners-workshop

  • Slide Number 1
  • San Diego County Water Authority
  • Slide Number 3
  • Slide Number 4
  • Slide Number 5
  • Slide Number 6
  • Slide Number 7
  • Before
  • After
  • Personal Goals
  • Slide Number 11
  • Why Remove Turf
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • WaterSmart Landscapes
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Design Process Overview
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Implementation Overview
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Slide Number 38
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Water Uptake by Plant Roots
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Slide Number 48
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  • Slide Number 50
  • Slide Number 51
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  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Observations
  • Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
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  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
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  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
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  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Find Your Sunset Western Zone
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Plant Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Anatomy of an Irrigation System
  • Slide Number 131
  • Sprays Low Pressure
  • Sprays High Pressure
  • Slide Number 134
  • Slide Number 135
  • Slide Number 136
  • Slide Number 137
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Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

California Natives

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Heteromeles arbutifolia Toyon

Romneya coulteri Matilija Poppy

Epilobium California Fushia

Saliva clevelandii Cleveland Sage

A note about Natives hellip WaterSmart Plant Palettes

California Natives bull Adapted for our climate soils bull Provide habitat and attract wildlife

Native plants need

bull Little or no summer water bull Little or no fertilizer bull No pesticides bull Less maintenance

Some native plants are summer deciduous

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Shade Plants for Dry Areas (See Notebook)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Bromeliads Clivia Dianella variegata Schefflera arboricola variegata

Walkable Groundcover Options Dymondia margaretae (Silver Carpet)

Lippia nodiflora (Kurapia)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Flat Green Groundcover Options Fragaria chiloensis (Beach Strawberry)

Achillea millefolium (Yarrow)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Mature Size Plant Research the ldquoFinished Sizerdquo

Agave americana marginata

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Mature Size Plant Pick the right size cultivar for the right place

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Carissa macrocarpa Natal Plum Species lsquoBoxwood Beautyrsquo lsquoGreen Carpetrsquo

8rsquo x 8rsquo 2rsquo x 2rsquo 1rsquo ndash 1 frac12rsquo x 4rsquo

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Growing Conditions Exposure

bull Soil type bull Drainage

Full Shade Full Sun

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Water Requirements Water Use Landscape Coefficient of Landscape Species WUCOLS South Coastal South Inland

Plant Search httpucanredusitesWUCOLSPlant_Search_Instructions

Escondido Rancho Bernardo San Marcos Poway Lakeside Ramona

San Diego Chula Vista Del Mar La Jolla Carlsbad Oceanside Vista El Cajon

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant

WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant

Sunset Western Garden Book Specific Plant Info bull Water usage bull Mature Size bull Cultivars bull Growing conditions

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Find Your Sunset Western Zone Zone 24

bull Mild maritime climate mild winters cool summers rarely freezes

Zone 23 bull Warmer than Zone 24

usually frost-free Zone 21

bull A mix of maritime amp continental influence colder in winter

httpwwwsunsetcomgardenclimate-zonessunset-climate-zone-san-diego-area-00418000067314

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant Sunset Western Garden Book Specific Plant Info bull Water usage bull Mature Size bull Cultivars bull Growing requirements

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Explore Design as 2 parts Physical site design

bull How the space is arranged location of major elements

Planting design and placement bull How the space is filled with plants for effective design

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Putting It Together Size your plants bull Draw at Mature Size to match Bubble Diagram bull Avoid overplanting bull Allow room to grow bull Understand you may

need to edit and thin later

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Putting It Together Hydrozoning bull Group plants with like water needs together

according to irrigation zone bull Do not put water needy plants next to low-water

plants bull Research

bull Water Use Classification of Landscape Species (WUCOLS) rating

bull Plant palettes bull Sunset Western

Step 4 Design Plant Placement

Remember Drawing in Scale Accurate proportion using a standard measurement to represent one foot

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale bull Determine the mature size of the plant bull Use the mature size bull Find appropriate circle

on template

bull Example bull Bush is 3rsquo at maturity bull In 14 scale use 34rdquo

diameter circle

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale bull Pencil in the plants for your space bull At 14rdquo scale = 1rsquo- 0rdquo

bull 3rsquo diameter shrub drawn as 34rdquo diameter circle

bull 12rsquo canopy tree drawn as 3rdquo diameter circle

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Anatomy of an Irrigation System

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Pressure Test bull Use meter on last head on valve

bull Range should be between 25 psi and 40 psi

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Pressure Regulation

At the point of connection (POC) At the head At the valve

Sprays Low Pressure

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Donuts formed by poor coverage

Sprays High Pressure

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Misting

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Overhead or Drip

Choose Overhead Spray for bull Large areas of turf replacement ground cover

(ie dymondia Beach Strawberry etc) bull The existing overhead system has good existing

coverage Choose Drip for bull Small oddly shaped planting areas bull Mixing of plants with differing water requirements in

the same valve area

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of Efficient Overhead Spray bull Simple to retrofit existing spray hardware bull Can match precipitation rate of drip bull Simpler to troubleshoot than drip bull May provide better coverage for groundcover

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of Drip Systems bull Drip is the most efficient

irrigation delivery type

bull Reduces weed growth by targeted water application

bull Prevents runoff and erosion

bull Low precipitation rate

bull No trenching means less digging

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of In-Line Drip Emitters

bull Provide consistent precipitation rate throughout line

bull Less prone to clogging and damage than micro spray

bull Easy to install

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Filters

At the head At the valve

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Drip Retrofit Systems bull Replace existing pop-ups with

retrofit such as Rainbird R-1800

bull Use subsurface tubing with emitter valves not micro spray and 14rdquospaghetti lines

bull Cover with mulch

Step 4 Design Irrigation

In-line Drip

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Irrigation Plan bull Create an irrigation plan based on your completed planting

plan and hydrozones bull Select a category of irrigation (rotor drip etchellip) bull Prepare a materials list and fill in spaces on your legend

(components and quantity)

Step 4 Design Irrigation

What is a Controller Program

bull A set of instructions stored in the controller

bull Different irrigation schedules bull Irrigation days ndash how often bull Start times ndash at what time bull Water times ndash how long

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Water Efficient Control Equipment bull Smart Controllers bull Rain and ETo Sensors bull Moisture Sensors

Smart Controllers Moisture Sensors

Rain and ETo Sensors

How much water does your landscape need

hellip It depends

Step 4 Design Irrigation

bull Soil Texture bull Precipitation Rate bull Plant Demand

Irrigation Scheduling Internet BeWaterWisecom

Step 4 Design Irrigation

1 Prepare the site

bull Cut down tall weeds bull Remove woody or invasive plants bull (warm season turf) bull Flag sprinkler heads bull Soak the area with water

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

2 Edging Mounding amp Contouring

bull Make room for the mulch Cut lawn 12 inches away from concrete to 3rdquo below concrete level

bull Create mounds with removed sod by facing turf side down or discard removed sod

bull Grade as needed

Manual ldquoGrubbingrdquo Gas Powered

Sod Cutter

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

3 Ensure Irrigation of Trees and Large plants bull Add bubblers or drip irrigation if needed

In-line drip irrigation can be expanded as tree grows Bubbler Head Drip Irrigation

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

4 Plant Large Plants bull 5 gallon and larger

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

5 Add a weed barrier bull NOT weed cloth (except under rock) bull Newspaper or cardboard bull Overlap by 6-8 inches bull Cover all ground except where

there are plants

Paper amp Cardboard Weed Barrier Do NOT use weed cloth

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Notify your neighbors first

Weed Barrier Newspaper amp Cardboard

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

6 Layer bull 1-2rdquo of compost bull 4-5rdquo of Soil Building Mulch (tree trimmerrsquos chipped etc) bull Pull compost and mulch away from plant crowns and trunks

Timing bull Traditional Allow 3 - 5 months

for composting to complete process then plant

bull Fast Plant before completion by digging through layers

Sheet Mulching

(4rdquo+)

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

bull Rule of thumb for coverage 1 13 Cu Yd covers100 sf 4rdquo depth

Know your Turf Type to Effectively Remove

Turf Type Dormant Season

Active Season

Growth form

Seeds Common Types

Kill Method

Cool Season

Winter

Summer

Small tuffs

Dwarf Tall Fescue (common locally) Perennial Ryegrass Annual Ryegrass Blue Grass

Sheet Mulch

Warm Season

Winter Summer

Creeping Stolons

Bermuda grass Zoysia grass St Augustine Grass Kikuyu grass

Solarization or Chemical Followed by Sheet Mulching

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods bull Herbicides

bull Cannot be killed with Chemicals when dormant bull Spray herbicides when actively growing bull Repeat application

bull Non-toxic herbicide products

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods

bull Complete Sod Removal bull Sod goes to landfill

cannot be recycled

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Contouring for Dry Stream

Step 5 Implementation Contouring

Contouring Landscape Fabric First Cobbles Added

Completed

Step 5 Implementation Sequence

Do It Yourself or Professional Contractor What is right for you bull Tradeoff Cost vs Labor + Time bull Option Be the General Contractor yourself Installation or Repair bull California Landscape Contractors Association (CLCA)

httpwwwclcasandiegoorg bull Certified Irrigation Professional wwwIrrigationorg bull Contractors State License Board (CSLB)

httpwwwcslbcagovConsumers bull YouTube Instructional Videos

Step 6 Maintenance Irrigation

Irrigation Maintenance bull Adjust run time for season

bull 1 Winter bull 2 Fall amp Spring bull 3 Summer

bull Check for leaks and fix leaks promptly bull Flush drip systems and check filters to

reduce clogging bull Adjust sprayheads to prevent

overspray on hardscape

Step 6 Maintenance Plants

Plant Maintenance

bull Amend soil with compost and mulch regularly bull Remove weeds bull Monitor plant health bull Minimize the use of

non- organic chemicals bull Start with a hard spray

of water bull Use insecticidal soap

or other non-toxic pest killer

QUESTIONS

Apply for the WaterSmart Landscape Makeover Series

httplandscapemakeoverwatersmartsdorg Presentation Slides at httpwwwwatersmartsdorgprogramswatersmart-landscape-design-homeowners-workshop

  • Slide Number 1
  • San Diego County Water Authority
  • Slide Number 3
  • Slide Number 4
  • Slide Number 5
  • Slide Number 6
  • Slide Number 7
  • Before
  • After
  • Personal Goals
  • Slide Number 11
  • Why Remove Turf
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • WaterSmart Landscapes
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Design Process Overview
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Implementation Overview
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Slide Number 38
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Water Uptake by Plant Roots
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Slide Number 48
  • Slide Number 49
  • Slide Number 50
  • Slide Number 51
  • Slide Number 52
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Observations
  • Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
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  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Find Your Sunset Western Zone
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Plant Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Anatomy of an Irrigation System
  • Slide Number 131
  • Sprays Low Pressure
  • Sprays High Pressure
  • Slide Number 134
  • Slide Number 135
  • Slide Number 136
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A note about Natives hellip WaterSmart Plant Palettes

California Natives bull Adapted for our climate soils bull Provide habitat and attract wildlife

Native plants need

bull Little or no summer water bull Little or no fertilizer bull No pesticides bull Less maintenance

Some native plants are summer deciduous

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Shade Plants for Dry Areas (See Notebook)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Bromeliads Clivia Dianella variegata Schefflera arboricola variegata

Walkable Groundcover Options Dymondia margaretae (Silver Carpet)

Lippia nodiflora (Kurapia)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Flat Green Groundcover Options Fragaria chiloensis (Beach Strawberry)

Achillea millefolium (Yarrow)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Mature Size Plant Research the ldquoFinished Sizerdquo

Agave americana marginata

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Mature Size Plant Pick the right size cultivar for the right place

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Carissa macrocarpa Natal Plum Species lsquoBoxwood Beautyrsquo lsquoGreen Carpetrsquo

8rsquo x 8rsquo 2rsquo x 2rsquo 1rsquo ndash 1 frac12rsquo x 4rsquo

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Growing Conditions Exposure

bull Soil type bull Drainage

Full Shade Full Sun

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Water Requirements Water Use Landscape Coefficient of Landscape Species WUCOLS South Coastal South Inland

Plant Search httpucanredusitesWUCOLSPlant_Search_Instructions

Escondido Rancho Bernardo San Marcos Poway Lakeside Ramona

San Diego Chula Vista Del Mar La Jolla Carlsbad Oceanside Vista El Cajon

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant

WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant

Sunset Western Garden Book Specific Plant Info bull Water usage bull Mature Size bull Cultivars bull Growing conditions

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Find Your Sunset Western Zone Zone 24

bull Mild maritime climate mild winters cool summers rarely freezes

Zone 23 bull Warmer than Zone 24

usually frost-free Zone 21

bull A mix of maritime amp continental influence colder in winter

httpwwwsunsetcomgardenclimate-zonessunset-climate-zone-san-diego-area-00418000067314

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant Sunset Western Garden Book Specific Plant Info bull Water usage bull Mature Size bull Cultivars bull Growing requirements

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Explore Design as 2 parts Physical site design

bull How the space is arranged location of major elements

Planting design and placement bull How the space is filled with plants for effective design

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Putting It Together Size your plants bull Draw at Mature Size to match Bubble Diagram bull Avoid overplanting bull Allow room to grow bull Understand you may

need to edit and thin later

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Putting It Together Hydrozoning bull Group plants with like water needs together

according to irrigation zone bull Do not put water needy plants next to low-water

plants bull Research

bull Water Use Classification of Landscape Species (WUCOLS) rating

bull Plant palettes bull Sunset Western

Step 4 Design Plant Placement

Remember Drawing in Scale Accurate proportion using a standard measurement to represent one foot

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale bull Determine the mature size of the plant bull Use the mature size bull Find appropriate circle

on template

bull Example bull Bush is 3rsquo at maturity bull In 14 scale use 34rdquo

diameter circle

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale bull Pencil in the plants for your space bull At 14rdquo scale = 1rsquo- 0rdquo

bull 3rsquo diameter shrub drawn as 34rdquo diameter circle

bull 12rsquo canopy tree drawn as 3rdquo diameter circle

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Anatomy of an Irrigation System

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Pressure Test bull Use meter on last head on valve

bull Range should be between 25 psi and 40 psi

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Pressure Regulation

At the point of connection (POC) At the head At the valve

Sprays Low Pressure

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Donuts formed by poor coverage

Sprays High Pressure

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Misting

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Overhead or Drip

Choose Overhead Spray for bull Large areas of turf replacement ground cover

(ie dymondia Beach Strawberry etc) bull The existing overhead system has good existing

coverage Choose Drip for bull Small oddly shaped planting areas bull Mixing of plants with differing water requirements in

the same valve area

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of Efficient Overhead Spray bull Simple to retrofit existing spray hardware bull Can match precipitation rate of drip bull Simpler to troubleshoot than drip bull May provide better coverage for groundcover

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of Drip Systems bull Drip is the most efficient

irrigation delivery type

bull Reduces weed growth by targeted water application

bull Prevents runoff and erosion

bull Low precipitation rate

bull No trenching means less digging

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of In-Line Drip Emitters

bull Provide consistent precipitation rate throughout line

bull Less prone to clogging and damage than micro spray

bull Easy to install

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Filters

At the head At the valve

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Drip Retrofit Systems bull Replace existing pop-ups with

retrofit such as Rainbird R-1800

bull Use subsurface tubing with emitter valves not micro spray and 14rdquospaghetti lines

bull Cover with mulch

Step 4 Design Irrigation

In-line Drip

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Irrigation Plan bull Create an irrigation plan based on your completed planting

plan and hydrozones bull Select a category of irrigation (rotor drip etchellip) bull Prepare a materials list and fill in spaces on your legend

(components and quantity)

Step 4 Design Irrigation

What is a Controller Program

bull A set of instructions stored in the controller

bull Different irrigation schedules bull Irrigation days ndash how often bull Start times ndash at what time bull Water times ndash how long

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Water Efficient Control Equipment bull Smart Controllers bull Rain and ETo Sensors bull Moisture Sensors

Smart Controllers Moisture Sensors

Rain and ETo Sensors

How much water does your landscape need

hellip It depends

Step 4 Design Irrigation

bull Soil Texture bull Precipitation Rate bull Plant Demand

Irrigation Scheduling Internet BeWaterWisecom

Step 4 Design Irrigation

1 Prepare the site

bull Cut down tall weeds bull Remove woody or invasive plants bull (warm season turf) bull Flag sprinkler heads bull Soak the area with water

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

2 Edging Mounding amp Contouring

bull Make room for the mulch Cut lawn 12 inches away from concrete to 3rdquo below concrete level

bull Create mounds with removed sod by facing turf side down or discard removed sod

bull Grade as needed

Manual ldquoGrubbingrdquo Gas Powered

Sod Cutter

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

3 Ensure Irrigation of Trees and Large plants bull Add bubblers or drip irrigation if needed

In-line drip irrigation can be expanded as tree grows Bubbler Head Drip Irrigation

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

4 Plant Large Plants bull 5 gallon and larger

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

5 Add a weed barrier bull NOT weed cloth (except under rock) bull Newspaper or cardboard bull Overlap by 6-8 inches bull Cover all ground except where

there are plants

Paper amp Cardboard Weed Barrier Do NOT use weed cloth

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Notify your neighbors first

Weed Barrier Newspaper amp Cardboard

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

6 Layer bull 1-2rdquo of compost bull 4-5rdquo of Soil Building Mulch (tree trimmerrsquos chipped etc) bull Pull compost and mulch away from plant crowns and trunks

Timing bull Traditional Allow 3 - 5 months

for composting to complete process then plant

bull Fast Plant before completion by digging through layers

Sheet Mulching

(4rdquo+)

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

bull Rule of thumb for coverage 1 13 Cu Yd covers100 sf 4rdquo depth

Know your Turf Type to Effectively Remove

Turf Type Dormant Season

Active Season

Growth form

Seeds Common Types

Kill Method

Cool Season

Winter

Summer

Small tuffs

Dwarf Tall Fescue (common locally) Perennial Ryegrass Annual Ryegrass Blue Grass

Sheet Mulch

Warm Season

Winter Summer

Creeping Stolons

Bermuda grass Zoysia grass St Augustine Grass Kikuyu grass

Solarization or Chemical Followed by Sheet Mulching

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods bull Herbicides

bull Cannot be killed with Chemicals when dormant bull Spray herbicides when actively growing bull Repeat application

bull Non-toxic herbicide products

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods

bull Complete Sod Removal bull Sod goes to landfill

cannot be recycled

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Contouring for Dry Stream

Step 5 Implementation Contouring

Contouring Landscape Fabric First Cobbles Added

Completed

Step 5 Implementation Sequence

Do It Yourself or Professional Contractor What is right for you bull Tradeoff Cost vs Labor + Time bull Option Be the General Contractor yourself Installation or Repair bull California Landscape Contractors Association (CLCA)

httpwwwclcasandiegoorg bull Certified Irrigation Professional wwwIrrigationorg bull Contractors State License Board (CSLB)

httpwwwcslbcagovConsumers bull YouTube Instructional Videos

Step 6 Maintenance Irrigation

Irrigation Maintenance bull Adjust run time for season

bull 1 Winter bull 2 Fall amp Spring bull 3 Summer

bull Check for leaks and fix leaks promptly bull Flush drip systems and check filters to

reduce clogging bull Adjust sprayheads to prevent

overspray on hardscape

Step 6 Maintenance Plants

Plant Maintenance

bull Amend soil with compost and mulch regularly bull Remove weeds bull Monitor plant health bull Minimize the use of

non- organic chemicals bull Start with a hard spray

of water bull Use insecticidal soap

or other non-toxic pest killer

QUESTIONS

Apply for the WaterSmart Landscape Makeover Series

httplandscapemakeoverwatersmartsdorg Presentation Slides at httpwwwwatersmartsdorgprogramswatersmart-landscape-design-homeowners-workshop

  • Slide Number 1
  • San Diego County Water Authority
  • Slide Number 3
  • Slide Number 4
  • Slide Number 5
  • Slide Number 6
  • Slide Number 7
  • Before
  • After
  • Personal Goals
  • Slide Number 11
  • Why Remove Turf
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • WaterSmart Landscapes
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Design Process Overview
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Implementation Overview
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Slide Number 38
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Water Uptake by Plant Roots
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Slide Number 48
  • Slide Number 49
  • Slide Number 50
  • Slide Number 51
  • Slide Number 52
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Observations
  • Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Find Your Sunset Western Zone
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Plant Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Anatomy of an Irrigation System
  • Slide Number 131
  • Sprays Low Pressure
  • Sprays High Pressure
  • Slide Number 134
  • Slide Number 135
  • Slide Number 136
  • Slide Number 137
  • Slide Number 138
  • Slide Number 139
  • Slide Number 140
  • Slide Number 141
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Page 111: WaterSmart Landscape DESIGN FOR HOMEOWNERS · WaterSmart Landscape . DESIGN FOR HOMEOWNERS . Brought to you by the San Diego County Water Authority . ... Case Study 1. After: Approximately

Where to get plant suggestions WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Shade Plants for Dry Areas (See Notebook)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Bromeliads Clivia Dianella variegata Schefflera arboricola variegata

Walkable Groundcover Options Dymondia margaretae (Silver Carpet)

Lippia nodiflora (Kurapia)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Flat Green Groundcover Options Fragaria chiloensis (Beach Strawberry)

Achillea millefolium (Yarrow)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Mature Size Plant Research the ldquoFinished Sizerdquo

Agave americana marginata

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Mature Size Plant Pick the right size cultivar for the right place

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Carissa macrocarpa Natal Plum Species lsquoBoxwood Beautyrsquo lsquoGreen Carpetrsquo

8rsquo x 8rsquo 2rsquo x 2rsquo 1rsquo ndash 1 frac12rsquo x 4rsquo

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Growing Conditions Exposure

bull Soil type bull Drainage

Full Shade Full Sun

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Water Requirements Water Use Landscape Coefficient of Landscape Species WUCOLS South Coastal South Inland

Plant Search httpucanredusitesWUCOLSPlant_Search_Instructions

Escondido Rancho Bernardo San Marcos Poway Lakeside Ramona

San Diego Chula Vista Del Mar La Jolla Carlsbad Oceanside Vista El Cajon

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant

WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant

Sunset Western Garden Book Specific Plant Info bull Water usage bull Mature Size bull Cultivars bull Growing conditions

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Find Your Sunset Western Zone Zone 24

bull Mild maritime climate mild winters cool summers rarely freezes

Zone 23 bull Warmer than Zone 24

usually frost-free Zone 21

bull A mix of maritime amp continental influence colder in winter

httpwwwsunsetcomgardenclimate-zonessunset-climate-zone-san-diego-area-00418000067314

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant Sunset Western Garden Book Specific Plant Info bull Water usage bull Mature Size bull Cultivars bull Growing requirements

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Explore Design as 2 parts Physical site design

bull How the space is arranged location of major elements

Planting design and placement bull How the space is filled with plants for effective design

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Putting It Together Size your plants bull Draw at Mature Size to match Bubble Diagram bull Avoid overplanting bull Allow room to grow bull Understand you may

need to edit and thin later

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Putting It Together Hydrozoning bull Group plants with like water needs together

according to irrigation zone bull Do not put water needy plants next to low-water

plants bull Research

bull Water Use Classification of Landscape Species (WUCOLS) rating

bull Plant palettes bull Sunset Western

Step 4 Design Plant Placement

Remember Drawing in Scale Accurate proportion using a standard measurement to represent one foot

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale bull Determine the mature size of the plant bull Use the mature size bull Find appropriate circle

on template

bull Example bull Bush is 3rsquo at maturity bull In 14 scale use 34rdquo

diameter circle

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale bull Pencil in the plants for your space bull At 14rdquo scale = 1rsquo- 0rdquo

bull 3rsquo diameter shrub drawn as 34rdquo diameter circle

bull 12rsquo canopy tree drawn as 3rdquo diameter circle

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Anatomy of an Irrigation System

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Pressure Test bull Use meter on last head on valve

bull Range should be between 25 psi and 40 psi

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Pressure Regulation

At the point of connection (POC) At the head At the valve

Sprays Low Pressure

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Donuts formed by poor coverage

Sprays High Pressure

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Misting

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Overhead or Drip

Choose Overhead Spray for bull Large areas of turf replacement ground cover

(ie dymondia Beach Strawberry etc) bull The existing overhead system has good existing

coverage Choose Drip for bull Small oddly shaped planting areas bull Mixing of plants with differing water requirements in

the same valve area

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of Efficient Overhead Spray bull Simple to retrofit existing spray hardware bull Can match precipitation rate of drip bull Simpler to troubleshoot than drip bull May provide better coverage for groundcover

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of Drip Systems bull Drip is the most efficient

irrigation delivery type

bull Reduces weed growth by targeted water application

bull Prevents runoff and erosion

bull Low precipitation rate

bull No trenching means less digging

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of In-Line Drip Emitters

bull Provide consistent precipitation rate throughout line

bull Less prone to clogging and damage than micro spray

bull Easy to install

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Filters

At the head At the valve

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Drip Retrofit Systems bull Replace existing pop-ups with

retrofit such as Rainbird R-1800

bull Use subsurface tubing with emitter valves not micro spray and 14rdquospaghetti lines

bull Cover with mulch

Step 4 Design Irrigation

In-line Drip

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Irrigation Plan bull Create an irrigation plan based on your completed planting

plan and hydrozones bull Select a category of irrigation (rotor drip etchellip) bull Prepare a materials list and fill in spaces on your legend

(components and quantity)

Step 4 Design Irrigation

What is a Controller Program

bull A set of instructions stored in the controller

bull Different irrigation schedules bull Irrigation days ndash how often bull Start times ndash at what time bull Water times ndash how long

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Water Efficient Control Equipment bull Smart Controllers bull Rain and ETo Sensors bull Moisture Sensors

Smart Controllers Moisture Sensors

Rain and ETo Sensors

How much water does your landscape need

hellip It depends

Step 4 Design Irrigation

bull Soil Texture bull Precipitation Rate bull Plant Demand

Irrigation Scheduling Internet BeWaterWisecom

Step 4 Design Irrigation

1 Prepare the site

bull Cut down tall weeds bull Remove woody or invasive plants bull (warm season turf) bull Flag sprinkler heads bull Soak the area with water

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

2 Edging Mounding amp Contouring

bull Make room for the mulch Cut lawn 12 inches away from concrete to 3rdquo below concrete level

bull Create mounds with removed sod by facing turf side down or discard removed sod

bull Grade as needed

Manual ldquoGrubbingrdquo Gas Powered

Sod Cutter

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

3 Ensure Irrigation of Trees and Large plants bull Add bubblers or drip irrigation if needed

In-line drip irrigation can be expanded as tree grows Bubbler Head Drip Irrigation

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

4 Plant Large Plants bull 5 gallon and larger

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

5 Add a weed barrier bull NOT weed cloth (except under rock) bull Newspaper or cardboard bull Overlap by 6-8 inches bull Cover all ground except where

there are plants

Paper amp Cardboard Weed Barrier Do NOT use weed cloth

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Notify your neighbors first

Weed Barrier Newspaper amp Cardboard

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

6 Layer bull 1-2rdquo of compost bull 4-5rdquo of Soil Building Mulch (tree trimmerrsquos chipped etc) bull Pull compost and mulch away from plant crowns and trunks

Timing bull Traditional Allow 3 - 5 months

for composting to complete process then plant

bull Fast Plant before completion by digging through layers

Sheet Mulching

(4rdquo+)

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

bull Rule of thumb for coverage 1 13 Cu Yd covers100 sf 4rdquo depth

Know your Turf Type to Effectively Remove

Turf Type Dormant Season

Active Season

Growth form

Seeds Common Types

Kill Method

Cool Season

Winter

Summer

Small tuffs

Dwarf Tall Fescue (common locally) Perennial Ryegrass Annual Ryegrass Blue Grass

Sheet Mulch

Warm Season

Winter Summer

Creeping Stolons

Bermuda grass Zoysia grass St Augustine Grass Kikuyu grass

Solarization or Chemical Followed by Sheet Mulching

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods bull Herbicides

bull Cannot be killed with Chemicals when dormant bull Spray herbicides when actively growing bull Repeat application

bull Non-toxic herbicide products

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods

bull Complete Sod Removal bull Sod goes to landfill

cannot be recycled

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Contouring for Dry Stream

Step 5 Implementation Contouring

Contouring Landscape Fabric First Cobbles Added

Completed

Step 5 Implementation Sequence

Do It Yourself or Professional Contractor What is right for you bull Tradeoff Cost vs Labor + Time bull Option Be the General Contractor yourself Installation or Repair bull California Landscape Contractors Association (CLCA)

httpwwwclcasandiegoorg bull Certified Irrigation Professional wwwIrrigationorg bull Contractors State License Board (CSLB)

httpwwwcslbcagovConsumers bull YouTube Instructional Videos

Step 6 Maintenance Irrigation

Irrigation Maintenance bull Adjust run time for season

bull 1 Winter bull 2 Fall amp Spring bull 3 Summer

bull Check for leaks and fix leaks promptly bull Flush drip systems and check filters to

reduce clogging bull Adjust sprayheads to prevent

overspray on hardscape

Step 6 Maintenance Plants

Plant Maintenance

bull Amend soil with compost and mulch regularly bull Remove weeds bull Monitor plant health bull Minimize the use of

non- organic chemicals bull Start with a hard spray

of water bull Use insecticidal soap

or other non-toxic pest killer

QUESTIONS

Apply for the WaterSmart Landscape Makeover Series

httplandscapemakeoverwatersmartsdorg Presentation Slides at httpwwwwatersmartsdorgprogramswatersmart-landscape-design-homeowners-workshop

  • Slide Number 1
  • San Diego County Water Authority
  • Slide Number 3
  • Slide Number 4
  • Slide Number 5
  • Slide Number 6
  • Slide Number 7
  • Before
  • After
  • Personal Goals
  • Slide Number 11
  • Why Remove Turf
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • WaterSmart Landscapes
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Design Process Overview
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Implementation Overview
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Slide Number 38
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Water Uptake by Plant Roots
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Slide Number 48
  • Slide Number 49
  • Slide Number 50
  • Slide Number 51
  • Slide Number 52
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Observations
  • Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
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  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
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  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Find Your Sunset Western Zone
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Plant Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Anatomy of an Irrigation System
  • Slide Number 131
  • Sprays Low Pressure
  • Sprays High Pressure
  • Slide Number 134
  • Slide Number 135
  • Slide Number 136
  • Slide Number 137
  • Slide Number 138
  • Slide Number 139
  • Slide Number 140
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Walkable Groundcover Options Dymondia margaretae (Silver Carpet)

Lippia nodiflora (Kurapia)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Flat Green Groundcover Options Fragaria chiloensis (Beach Strawberry)

Achillea millefolium (Yarrow)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Mature Size Plant Research the ldquoFinished Sizerdquo

Agave americana marginata

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Mature Size Plant Pick the right size cultivar for the right place

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Carissa macrocarpa Natal Plum Species lsquoBoxwood Beautyrsquo lsquoGreen Carpetrsquo

8rsquo x 8rsquo 2rsquo x 2rsquo 1rsquo ndash 1 frac12rsquo x 4rsquo

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Growing Conditions Exposure

bull Soil type bull Drainage

Full Shade Full Sun

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Water Requirements Water Use Landscape Coefficient of Landscape Species WUCOLS South Coastal South Inland

Plant Search httpucanredusitesWUCOLSPlant_Search_Instructions

Escondido Rancho Bernardo San Marcos Poway Lakeside Ramona

San Diego Chula Vista Del Mar La Jolla Carlsbad Oceanside Vista El Cajon

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant

WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant

Sunset Western Garden Book Specific Plant Info bull Water usage bull Mature Size bull Cultivars bull Growing conditions

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Find Your Sunset Western Zone Zone 24

bull Mild maritime climate mild winters cool summers rarely freezes

Zone 23 bull Warmer than Zone 24

usually frost-free Zone 21

bull A mix of maritime amp continental influence colder in winter

httpwwwsunsetcomgardenclimate-zonessunset-climate-zone-san-diego-area-00418000067314

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant Sunset Western Garden Book Specific Plant Info bull Water usage bull Mature Size bull Cultivars bull Growing requirements

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Explore Design as 2 parts Physical site design

bull How the space is arranged location of major elements

Planting design and placement bull How the space is filled with plants for effective design

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Putting It Together Size your plants bull Draw at Mature Size to match Bubble Diagram bull Avoid overplanting bull Allow room to grow bull Understand you may

need to edit and thin later

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Putting It Together Hydrozoning bull Group plants with like water needs together

according to irrigation zone bull Do not put water needy plants next to low-water

plants bull Research

bull Water Use Classification of Landscape Species (WUCOLS) rating

bull Plant palettes bull Sunset Western

Step 4 Design Plant Placement

Remember Drawing in Scale Accurate proportion using a standard measurement to represent one foot

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale bull Determine the mature size of the plant bull Use the mature size bull Find appropriate circle

on template

bull Example bull Bush is 3rsquo at maturity bull In 14 scale use 34rdquo

diameter circle

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale bull Pencil in the plants for your space bull At 14rdquo scale = 1rsquo- 0rdquo

bull 3rsquo diameter shrub drawn as 34rdquo diameter circle

bull 12rsquo canopy tree drawn as 3rdquo diameter circle

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Anatomy of an Irrigation System

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Pressure Test bull Use meter on last head on valve

bull Range should be between 25 psi and 40 psi

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Pressure Regulation

At the point of connection (POC) At the head At the valve

Sprays Low Pressure

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Donuts formed by poor coverage

Sprays High Pressure

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Misting

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Overhead or Drip

Choose Overhead Spray for bull Large areas of turf replacement ground cover

(ie dymondia Beach Strawberry etc) bull The existing overhead system has good existing

coverage Choose Drip for bull Small oddly shaped planting areas bull Mixing of plants with differing water requirements in

the same valve area

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of Efficient Overhead Spray bull Simple to retrofit existing spray hardware bull Can match precipitation rate of drip bull Simpler to troubleshoot than drip bull May provide better coverage for groundcover

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of Drip Systems bull Drip is the most efficient

irrigation delivery type

bull Reduces weed growth by targeted water application

bull Prevents runoff and erosion

bull Low precipitation rate

bull No trenching means less digging

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of In-Line Drip Emitters

bull Provide consistent precipitation rate throughout line

bull Less prone to clogging and damage than micro spray

bull Easy to install

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Filters

At the head At the valve

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Drip Retrofit Systems bull Replace existing pop-ups with

retrofit such as Rainbird R-1800

bull Use subsurface tubing with emitter valves not micro spray and 14rdquospaghetti lines

bull Cover with mulch

Step 4 Design Irrigation

In-line Drip

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Irrigation Plan bull Create an irrigation plan based on your completed planting

plan and hydrozones bull Select a category of irrigation (rotor drip etchellip) bull Prepare a materials list and fill in spaces on your legend

(components and quantity)

Step 4 Design Irrigation

What is a Controller Program

bull A set of instructions stored in the controller

bull Different irrigation schedules bull Irrigation days ndash how often bull Start times ndash at what time bull Water times ndash how long

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Water Efficient Control Equipment bull Smart Controllers bull Rain and ETo Sensors bull Moisture Sensors

Smart Controllers Moisture Sensors

Rain and ETo Sensors

How much water does your landscape need

hellip It depends

Step 4 Design Irrigation

bull Soil Texture bull Precipitation Rate bull Plant Demand

Irrigation Scheduling Internet BeWaterWisecom

Step 4 Design Irrigation

1 Prepare the site

bull Cut down tall weeds bull Remove woody or invasive plants bull (warm season turf) bull Flag sprinkler heads bull Soak the area with water

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

2 Edging Mounding amp Contouring

bull Make room for the mulch Cut lawn 12 inches away from concrete to 3rdquo below concrete level

bull Create mounds with removed sod by facing turf side down or discard removed sod

bull Grade as needed

Manual ldquoGrubbingrdquo Gas Powered

Sod Cutter

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

3 Ensure Irrigation of Trees and Large plants bull Add bubblers or drip irrigation if needed

In-line drip irrigation can be expanded as tree grows Bubbler Head Drip Irrigation

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

4 Plant Large Plants bull 5 gallon and larger

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

5 Add a weed barrier bull NOT weed cloth (except under rock) bull Newspaper or cardboard bull Overlap by 6-8 inches bull Cover all ground except where

there are plants

Paper amp Cardboard Weed Barrier Do NOT use weed cloth

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Notify your neighbors first

Weed Barrier Newspaper amp Cardboard

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

6 Layer bull 1-2rdquo of compost bull 4-5rdquo of Soil Building Mulch (tree trimmerrsquos chipped etc) bull Pull compost and mulch away from plant crowns and trunks

Timing bull Traditional Allow 3 - 5 months

for composting to complete process then plant

bull Fast Plant before completion by digging through layers

Sheet Mulching

(4rdquo+)

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

bull Rule of thumb for coverage 1 13 Cu Yd covers100 sf 4rdquo depth

Know your Turf Type to Effectively Remove

Turf Type Dormant Season

Active Season

Growth form

Seeds Common Types

Kill Method

Cool Season

Winter

Summer

Small tuffs

Dwarf Tall Fescue (common locally) Perennial Ryegrass Annual Ryegrass Blue Grass

Sheet Mulch

Warm Season

Winter Summer

Creeping Stolons

Bermuda grass Zoysia grass St Augustine Grass Kikuyu grass

Solarization or Chemical Followed by Sheet Mulching

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods bull Herbicides

bull Cannot be killed with Chemicals when dormant bull Spray herbicides when actively growing bull Repeat application

bull Non-toxic herbicide products

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods

bull Complete Sod Removal bull Sod goes to landfill

cannot be recycled

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Contouring for Dry Stream

Step 5 Implementation Contouring

Contouring Landscape Fabric First Cobbles Added

Completed

Step 5 Implementation Sequence

Do It Yourself or Professional Contractor What is right for you bull Tradeoff Cost vs Labor + Time bull Option Be the General Contractor yourself Installation or Repair bull California Landscape Contractors Association (CLCA)

httpwwwclcasandiegoorg bull Certified Irrigation Professional wwwIrrigationorg bull Contractors State License Board (CSLB)

httpwwwcslbcagovConsumers bull YouTube Instructional Videos

Step 6 Maintenance Irrigation

Irrigation Maintenance bull Adjust run time for season

bull 1 Winter bull 2 Fall amp Spring bull 3 Summer

bull Check for leaks and fix leaks promptly bull Flush drip systems and check filters to

reduce clogging bull Adjust sprayheads to prevent

overspray on hardscape

Step 6 Maintenance Plants

Plant Maintenance

bull Amend soil with compost and mulch regularly bull Remove weeds bull Monitor plant health bull Minimize the use of

non- organic chemicals bull Start with a hard spray

of water bull Use insecticidal soap

or other non-toxic pest killer

QUESTIONS

Apply for the WaterSmart Landscape Makeover Series

httplandscapemakeoverwatersmartsdorg Presentation Slides at httpwwwwatersmartsdorgprogramswatersmart-landscape-design-homeowners-workshop

  • Slide Number 1
  • San Diego County Water Authority
  • Slide Number 3
  • Slide Number 4
  • Slide Number 5
  • Slide Number 6
  • Slide Number 7
  • Before
  • After
  • Personal Goals
  • Slide Number 11
  • Why Remove Turf
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • WaterSmart Landscapes
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Design Process Overview
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Implementation Overview
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Slide Number 38
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Water Uptake by Plant Roots
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Slide Number 48
  • Slide Number 49
  • Slide Number 50
  • Slide Number 51
  • Slide Number 52
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Observations
  • Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Find Your Sunset Western Zone
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Plant Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Anatomy of an Irrigation System
  • Slide Number 131
  • Sprays Low Pressure
  • Sprays High Pressure
  • Slide Number 134
  • Slide Number 135
  • Slide Number 136
  • Slide Number 137
  • Slide Number 138
  • Slide Number 139
  • Slide Number 140
  • Slide Number 141
  • Slide Number 142
  • Slide Number 143
  • Slide Number 144
  • Slide Number 145
  • Slide Number 146
  • Slide Number 147
  • Slide Number 148
  • Slide Number 149
  • Slide Number 150
  • Slide Number 151
  • Slide Number 152
  • Slide Number 153
  • Slide Number 154
  • Slide Number 155
  • Slide Number 156
  • Slide Number 157
  • Slide Number 158
  • Slide Number 159
  • Slide Number 160
Page 113: WaterSmart Landscape DESIGN FOR HOMEOWNERS · WaterSmart Landscape . DESIGN FOR HOMEOWNERS . Brought to you by the San Diego County Water Authority . ... Case Study 1. After: Approximately

Flat Green Groundcover Options Fragaria chiloensis (Beach Strawberry)

Achillea millefolium (Yarrow)

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Mature Size Plant Research the ldquoFinished Sizerdquo

Agave americana marginata

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Mature Size Plant Pick the right size cultivar for the right place

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Carissa macrocarpa Natal Plum Species lsquoBoxwood Beautyrsquo lsquoGreen Carpetrsquo

8rsquo x 8rsquo 2rsquo x 2rsquo 1rsquo ndash 1 frac12rsquo x 4rsquo

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Growing Conditions Exposure

bull Soil type bull Drainage

Full Shade Full Sun

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Water Requirements Water Use Landscape Coefficient of Landscape Species WUCOLS South Coastal South Inland

Plant Search httpucanredusitesWUCOLSPlant_Search_Instructions

Escondido Rancho Bernardo San Marcos Poway Lakeside Ramona

San Diego Chula Vista Del Mar La Jolla Carlsbad Oceanside Vista El Cajon

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant

WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant

Sunset Western Garden Book Specific Plant Info bull Water usage bull Mature Size bull Cultivars bull Growing conditions

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Find Your Sunset Western Zone Zone 24

bull Mild maritime climate mild winters cool summers rarely freezes

Zone 23 bull Warmer than Zone 24

usually frost-free Zone 21

bull A mix of maritime amp continental influence colder in winter

httpwwwsunsetcomgardenclimate-zonessunset-climate-zone-san-diego-area-00418000067314

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant Sunset Western Garden Book Specific Plant Info bull Water usage bull Mature Size bull Cultivars bull Growing requirements

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Explore Design as 2 parts Physical site design

bull How the space is arranged location of major elements

Planting design and placement bull How the space is filled with plants for effective design

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Putting It Together Size your plants bull Draw at Mature Size to match Bubble Diagram bull Avoid overplanting bull Allow room to grow bull Understand you may

need to edit and thin later

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Putting It Together Hydrozoning bull Group plants with like water needs together

according to irrigation zone bull Do not put water needy plants next to low-water

plants bull Research

bull Water Use Classification of Landscape Species (WUCOLS) rating

bull Plant palettes bull Sunset Western

Step 4 Design Plant Placement

Remember Drawing in Scale Accurate proportion using a standard measurement to represent one foot

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale bull Determine the mature size of the plant bull Use the mature size bull Find appropriate circle

on template

bull Example bull Bush is 3rsquo at maturity bull In 14 scale use 34rdquo

diameter circle

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale bull Pencil in the plants for your space bull At 14rdquo scale = 1rsquo- 0rdquo

bull 3rsquo diameter shrub drawn as 34rdquo diameter circle

bull 12rsquo canopy tree drawn as 3rdquo diameter circle

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Anatomy of an Irrigation System

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Pressure Test bull Use meter on last head on valve

bull Range should be between 25 psi and 40 psi

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Pressure Regulation

At the point of connection (POC) At the head At the valve

Sprays Low Pressure

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Donuts formed by poor coverage

Sprays High Pressure

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Misting

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Overhead or Drip

Choose Overhead Spray for bull Large areas of turf replacement ground cover

(ie dymondia Beach Strawberry etc) bull The existing overhead system has good existing

coverage Choose Drip for bull Small oddly shaped planting areas bull Mixing of plants with differing water requirements in

the same valve area

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of Efficient Overhead Spray bull Simple to retrofit existing spray hardware bull Can match precipitation rate of drip bull Simpler to troubleshoot than drip bull May provide better coverage for groundcover

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of Drip Systems bull Drip is the most efficient

irrigation delivery type

bull Reduces weed growth by targeted water application

bull Prevents runoff and erosion

bull Low precipitation rate

bull No trenching means less digging

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of In-Line Drip Emitters

bull Provide consistent precipitation rate throughout line

bull Less prone to clogging and damage than micro spray

bull Easy to install

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Filters

At the head At the valve

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Drip Retrofit Systems bull Replace existing pop-ups with

retrofit such as Rainbird R-1800

bull Use subsurface tubing with emitter valves not micro spray and 14rdquospaghetti lines

bull Cover with mulch

Step 4 Design Irrigation

In-line Drip

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Irrigation Plan bull Create an irrigation plan based on your completed planting

plan and hydrozones bull Select a category of irrigation (rotor drip etchellip) bull Prepare a materials list and fill in spaces on your legend

(components and quantity)

Step 4 Design Irrigation

What is a Controller Program

bull A set of instructions stored in the controller

bull Different irrigation schedules bull Irrigation days ndash how often bull Start times ndash at what time bull Water times ndash how long

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Water Efficient Control Equipment bull Smart Controllers bull Rain and ETo Sensors bull Moisture Sensors

Smart Controllers Moisture Sensors

Rain and ETo Sensors

How much water does your landscape need

hellip It depends

Step 4 Design Irrigation

bull Soil Texture bull Precipitation Rate bull Plant Demand

Irrigation Scheduling Internet BeWaterWisecom

Step 4 Design Irrigation

1 Prepare the site

bull Cut down tall weeds bull Remove woody or invasive plants bull (warm season turf) bull Flag sprinkler heads bull Soak the area with water

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

2 Edging Mounding amp Contouring

bull Make room for the mulch Cut lawn 12 inches away from concrete to 3rdquo below concrete level

bull Create mounds with removed sod by facing turf side down or discard removed sod

bull Grade as needed

Manual ldquoGrubbingrdquo Gas Powered

Sod Cutter

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

3 Ensure Irrigation of Trees and Large plants bull Add bubblers or drip irrigation if needed

In-line drip irrigation can be expanded as tree grows Bubbler Head Drip Irrigation

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

4 Plant Large Plants bull 5 gallon and larger

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

5 Add a weed barrier bull NOT weed cloth (except under rock) bull Newspaper or cardboard bull Overlap by 6-8 inches bull Cover all ground except where

there are plants

Paper amp Cardboard Weed Barrier Do NOT use weed cloth

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Notify your neighbors first

Weed Barrier Newspaper amp Cardboard

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

6 Layer bull 1-2rdquo of compost bull 4-5rdquo of Soil Building Mulch (tree trimmerrsquos chipped etc) bull Pull compost and mulch away from plant crowns and trunks

Timing bull Traditional Allow 3 - 5 months

for composting to complete process then plant

bull Fast Plant before completion by digging through layers

Sheet Mulching

(4rdquo+)

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

bull Rule of thumb for coverage 1 13 Cu Yd covers100 sf 4rdquo depth

Know your Turf Type to Effectively Remove

Turf Type Dormant Season

Active Season

Growth form

Seeds Common Types

Kill Method

Cool Season

Winter

Summer

Small tuffs

Dwarf Tall Fescue (common locally) Perennial Ryegrass Annual Ryegrass Blue Grass

Sheet Mulch

Warm Season

Winter Summer

Creeping Stolons

Bermuda grass Zoysia grass St Augustine Grass Kikuyu grass

Solarization or Chemical Followed by Sheet Mulching

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods bull Herbicides

bull Cannot be killed with Chemicals when dormant bull Spray herbicides when actively growing bull Repeat application

bull Non-toxic herbicide products

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods

bull Complete Sod Removal bull Sod goes to landfill

cannot be recycled

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Contouring for Dry Stream

Step 5 Implementation Contouring

Contouring Landscape Fabric First Cobbles Added

Completed

Step 5 Implementation Sequence

Do It Yourself or Professional Contractor What is right for you bull Tradeoff Cost vs Labor + Time bull Option Be the General Contractor yourself Installation or Repair bull California Landscape Contractors Association (CLCA)

httpwwwclcasandiegoorg bull Certified Irrigation Professional wwwIrrigationorg bull Contractors State License Board (CSLB)

httpwwwcslbcagovConsumers bull YouTube Instructional Videos

Step 6 Maintenance Irrigation

Irrigation Maintenance bull Adjust run time for season

bull 1 Winter bull 2 Fall amp Spring bull 3 Summer

bull Check for leaks and fix leaks promptly bull Flush drip systems and check filters to

reduce clogging bull Adjust sprayheads to prevent

overspray on hardscape

Step 6 Maintenance Plants

Plant Maintenance

bull Amend soil with compost and mulch regularly bull Remove weeds bull Monitor plant health bull Minimize the use of

non- organic chemicals bull Start with a hard spray

of water bull Use insecticidal soap

or other non-toxic pest killer

QUESTIONS

Apply for the WaterSmart Landscape Makeover Series

httplandscapemakeoverwatersmartsdorg Presentation Slides at httpwwwwatersmartsdorgprogramswatersmart-landscape-design-homeowners-workshop

  • Slide Number 1
  • San Diego County Water Authority
  • Slide Number 3
  • Slide Number 4
  • Slide Number 5
  • Slide Number 6
  • Slide Number 7
  • Before
  • After
  • Personal Goals
  • Slide Number 11
  • Why Remove Turf
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • WaterSmart Landscapes
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Design Process Overview
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Implementation Overview
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Slide Number 38
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Water Uptake by Plant Roots
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Slide Number 48
  • Slide Number 49
  • Slide Number 50
  • Slide Number 51
  • Slide Number 52
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Observations
  • Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Find Your Sunset Western Zone
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Plant Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Anatomy of an Irrigation System
  • Slide Number 131
  • Sprays Low Pressure
  • Sprays High Pressure
  • Slide Number 134
  • Slide Number 135
  • Slide Number 136
  • Slide Number 137
  • Slide Number 138
  • Slide Number 139
  • Slide Number 140
  • Slide Number 141
  • Slide Number 142
  • Slide Number 143
  • Slide Number 144
  • Slide Number 145
  • Slide Number 146
  • Slide Number 147
  • Slide Number 148
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  • Slide Number 150
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  • Slide Number 156
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Page 114: WaterSmart Landscape DESIGN FOR HOMEOWNERS · WaterSmart Landscape . DESIGN FOR HOMEOWNERS . Brought to you by the San Diego County Water Authority . ... Case Study 1. After: Approximately

Mature Size Plant Research the ldquoFinished Sizerdquo

Agave americana marginata

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Mature Size Plant Pick the right size cultivar for the right place

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Carissa macrocarpa Natal Plum Species lsquoBoxwood Beautyrsquo lsquoGreen Carpetrsquo

8rsquo x 8rsquo 2rsquo x 2rsquo 1rsquo ndash 1 frac12rsquo x 4rsquo

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Growing Conditions Exposure

bull Soil type bull Drainage

Full Shade Full Sun

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Water Requirements Water Use Landscape Coefficient of Landscape Species WUCOLS South Coastal South Inland

Plant Search httpucanredusitesWUCOLSPlant_Search_Instructions

Escondido Rancho Bernardo San Marcos Poway Lakeside Ramona

San Diego Chula Vista Del Mar La Jolla Carlsbad Oceanside Vista El Cajon

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant

WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant

Sunset Western Garden Book Specific Plant Info bull Water usage bull Mature Size bull Cultivars bull Growing conditions

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Find Your Sunset Western Zone Zone 24

bull Mild maritime climate mild winters cool summers rarely freezes

Zone 23 bull Warmer than Zone 24

usually frost-free Zone 21

bull A mix of maritime amp continental influence colder in winter

httpwwwsunsetcomgardenclimate-zonessunset-climate-zone-san-diego-area-00418000067314

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant Sunset Western Garden Book Specific Plant Info bull Water usage bull Mature Size bull Cultivars bull Growing requirements

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Explore Design as 2 parts Physical site design

bull How the space is arranged location of major elements

Planting design and placement bull How the space is filled with plants for effective design

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Putting It Together Size your plants bull Draw at Mature Size to match Bubble Diagram bull Avoid overplanting bull Allow room to grow bull Understand you may

need to edit and thin later

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Putting It Together Hydrozoning bull Group plants with like water needs together

according to irrigation zone bull Do not put water needy plants next to low-water

plants bull Research

bull Water Use Classification of Landscape Species (WUCOLS) rating

bull Plant palettes bull Sunset Western

Step 4 Design Plant Placement

Remember Drawing in Scale Accurate proportion using a standard measurement to represent one foot

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale bull Determine the mature size of the plant bull Use the mature size bull Find appropriate circle

on template

bull Example bull Bush is 3rsquo at maturity bull In 14 scale use 34rdquo

diameter circle

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale bull Pencil in the plants for your space bull At 14rdquo scale = 1rsquo- 0rdquo

bull 3rsquo diameter shrub drawn as 34rdquo diameter circle

bull 12rsquo canopy tree drawn as 3rdquo diameter circle

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Anatomy of an Irrigation System

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Pressure Test bull Use meter on last head on valve

bull Range should be between 25 psi and 40 psi

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Pressure Regulation

At the point of connection (POC) At the head At the valve

Sprays Low Pressure

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Donuts formed by poor coverage

Sprays High Pressure

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Misting

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Overhead or Drip

Choose Overhead Spray for bull Large areas of turf replacement ground cover

(ie dymondia Beach Strawberry etc) bull The existing overhead system has good existing

coverage Choose Drip for bull Small oddly shaped planting areas bull Mixing of plants with differing water requirements in

the same valve area

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of Efficient Overhead Spray bull Simple to retrofit existing spray hardware bull Can match precipitation rate of drip bull Simpler to troubleshoot than drip bull May provide better coverage for groundcover

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of Drip Systems bull Drip is the most efficient

irrigation delivery type

bull Reduces weed growth by targeted water application

bull Prevents runoff and erosion

bull Low precipitation rate

bull No trenching means less digging

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of In-Line Drip Emitters

bull Provide consistent precipitation rate throughout line

bull Less prone to clogging and damage than micro spray

bull Easy to install

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Filters

At the head At the valve

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Drip Retrofit Systems bull Replace existing pop-ups with

retrofit such as Rainbird R-1800

bull Use subsurface tubing with emitter valves not micro spray and 14rdquospaghetti lines

bull Cover with mulch

Step 4 Design Irrigation

In-line Drip

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Irrigation Plan bull Create an irrigation plan based on your completed planting

plan and hydrozones bull Select a category of irrigation (rotor drip etchellip) bull Prepare a materials list and fill in spaces on your legend

(components and quantity)

Step 4 Design Irrigation

What is a Controller Program

bull A set of instructions stored in the controller

bull Different irrigation schedules bull Irrigation days ndash how often bull Start times ndash at what time bull Water times ndash how long

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Water Efficient Control Equipment bull Smart Controllers bull Rain and ETo Sensors bull Moisture Sensors

Smart Controllers Moisture Sensors

Rain and ETo Sensors

How much water does your landscape need

hellip It depends

Step 4 Design Irrigation

bull Soil Texture bull Precipitation Rate bull Plant Demand

Irrigation Scheduling Internet BeWaterWisecom

Step 4 Design Irrigation

1 Prepare the site

bull Cut down tall weeds bull Remove woody or invasive plants bull (warm season turf) bull Flag sprinkler heads bull Soak the area with water

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

2 Edging Mounding amp Contouring

bull Make room for the mulch Cut lawn 12 inches away from concrete to 3rdquo below concrete level

bull Create mounds with removed sod by facing turf side down or discard removed sod

bull Grade as needed

Manual ldquoGrubbingrdquo Gas Powered

Sod Cutter

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

3 Ensure Irrigation of Trees and Large plants bull Add bubblers or drip irrigation if needed

In-line drip irrigation can be expanded as tree grows Bubbler Head Drip Irrigation

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

4 Plant Large Plants bull 5 gallon and larger

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

5 Add a weed barrier bull NOT weed cloth (except under rock) bull Newspaper or cardboard bull Overlap by 6-8 inches bull Cover all ground except where

there are plants

Paper amp Cardboard Weed Barrier Do NOT use weed cloth

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Notify your neighbors first

Weed Barrier Newspaper amp Cardboard

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

6 Layer bull 1-2rdquo of compost bull 4-5rdquo of Soil Building Mulch (tree trimmerrsquos chipped etc) bull Pull compost and mulch away from plant crowns and trunks

Timing bull Traditional Allow 3 - 5 months

for composting to complete process then plant

bull Fast Plant before completion by digging through layers

Sheet Mulching

(4rdquo+)

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

bull Rule of thumb for coverage 1 13 Cu Yd covers100 sf 4rdquo depth

Know your Turf Type to Effectively Remove

Turf Type Dormant Season

Active Season

Growth form

Seeds Common Types

Kill Method

Cool Season

Winter

Summer

Small tuffs

Dwarf Tall Fescue (common locally) Perennial Ryegrass Annual Ryegrass Blue Grass

Sheet Mulch

Warm Season

Winter Summer

Creeping Stolons

Bermuda grass Zoysia grass St Augustine Grass Kikuyu grass

Solarization or Chemical Followed by Sheet Mulching

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods bull Herbicides

bull Cannot be killed with Chemicals when dormant bull Spray herbicides when actively growing bull Repeat application

bull Non-toxic herbicide products

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods

bull Complete Sod Removal bull Sod goes to landfill

cannot be recycled

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Contouring for Dry Stream

Step 5 Implementation Contouring

Contouring Landscape Fabric First Cobbles Added

Completed

Step 5 Implementation Sequence

Do It Yourself or Professional Contractor What is right for you bull Tradeoff Cost vs Labor + Time bull Option Be the General Contractor yourself Installation or Repair bull California Landscape Contractors Association (CLCA)

httpwwwclcasandiegoorg bull Certified Irrigation Professional wwwIrrigationorg bull Contractors State License Board (CSLB)

httpwwwcslbcagovConsumers bull YouTube Instructional Videos

Step 6 Maintenance Irrigation

Irrigation Maintenance bull Adjust run time for season

bull 1 Winter bull 2 Fall amp Spring bull 3 Summer

bull Check for leaks and fix leaks promptly bull Flush drip systems and check filters to

reduce clogging bull Adjust sprayheads to prevent

overspray on hardscape

Step 6 Maintenance Plants

Plant Maintenance

bull Amend soil with compost and mulch regularly bull Remove weeds bull Monitor plant health bull Minimize the use of

non- organic chemicals bull Start with a hard spray

of water bull Use insecticidal soap

or other non-toxic pest killer

QUESTIONS

Apply for the WaterSmart Landscape Makeover Series

httplandscapemakeoverwatersmartsdorg Presentation Slides at httpwwwwatersmartsdorgprogramswatersmart-landscape-design-homeowners-workshop

  • Slide Number 1
  • San Diego County Water Authority
  • Slide Number 3
  • Slide Number 4
  • Slide Number 5
  • Slide Number 6
  • Slide Number 7
  • Before
  • After
  • Personal Goals
  • Slide Number 11
  • Why Remove Turf
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • WaterSmart Landscapes
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Design Process Overview
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Implementation Overview
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Slide Number 38
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Water Uptake by Plant Roots
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Slide Number 48
  • Slide Number 49
  • Slide Number 50
  • Slide Number 51
  • Slide Number 52
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Observations
  • Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Find Your Sunset Western Zone
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Plant Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Anatomy of an Irrigation System
  • Slide Number 131
  • Sprays Low Pressure
  • Sprays High Pressure
  • Slide Number 134
  • Slide Number 135
  • Slide Number 136
  • Slide Number 137
  • Slide Number 138
  • Slide Number 139
  • Slide Number 140
  • Slide Number 141
  • Slide Number 142
  • Slide Number 143
  • Slide Number 144
  • Slide Number 145
  • Slide Number 146
  • Slide Number 147
  • Slide Number 148
  • Slide Number 149
  • Slide Number 150
  • Slide Number 151
  • Slide Number 152
  • Slide Number 153
  • Slide Number 154
  • Slide Number 155
  • Slide Number 156
  • Slide Number 157
  • Slide Number 158
  • Slide Number 159
  • Slide Number 160
Page 115: WaterSmart Landscape DESIGN FOR HOMEOWNERS · WaterSmart Landscape . DESIGN FOR HOMEOWNERS . Brought to you by the San Diego County Water Authority . ... Case Study 1. After: Approximately

Mature Size Plant Pick the right size cultivar for the right place

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Carissa macrocarpa Natal Plum Species lsquoBoxwood Beautyrsquo lsquoGreen Carpetrsquo

8rsquo x 8rsquo 2rsquo x 2rsquo 1rsquo ndash 1 frac12rsquo x 4rsquo

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Growing Conditions Exposure

bull Soil type bull Drainage

Full Shade Full Sun

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Water Requirements Water Use Landscape Coefficient of Landscape Species WUCOLS South Coastal South Inland

Plant Search httpucanredusitesWUCOLSPlant_Search_Instructions

Escondido Rancho Bernardo San Marcos Poway Lakeside Ramona

San Diego Chula Vista Del Mar La Jolla Carlsbad Oceanside Vista El Cajon

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant

WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant

Sunset Western Garden Book Specific Plant Info bull Water usage bull Mature Size bull Cultivars bull Growing conditions

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Find Your Sunset Western Zone Zone 24

bull Mild maritime climate mild winters cool summers rarely freezes

Zone 23 bull Warmer than Zone 24

usually frost-free Zone 21

bull A mix of maritime amp continental influence colder in winter

httpwwwsunsetcomgardenclimate-zonessunset-climate-zone-san-diego-area-00418000067314

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant Sunset Western Garden Book Specific Plant Info bull Water usage bull Mature Size bull Cultivars bull Growing requirements

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Explore Design as 2 parts Physical site design

bull How the space is arranged location of major elements

Planting design and placement bull How the space is filled with plants for effective design

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Putting It Together Size your plants bull Draw at Mature Size to match Bubble Diagram bull Avoid overplanting bull Allow room to grow bull Understand you may

need to edit and thin later

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Putting It Together Hydrozoning bull Group plants with like water needs together

according to irrigation zone bull Do not put water needy plants next to low-water

plants bull Research

bull Water Use Classification of Landscape Species (WUCOLS) rating

bull Plant palettes bull Sunset Western

Step 4 Design Plant Placement

Remember Drawing in Scale Accurate proportion using a standard measurement to represent one foot

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale bull Determine the mature size of the plant bull Use the mature size bull Find appropriate circle

on template

bull Example bull Bush is 3rsquo at maturity bull In 14 scale use 34rdquo

diameter circle

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale bull Pencil in the plants for your space bull At 14rdquo scale = 1rsquo- 0rdquo

bull 3rsquo diameter shrub drawn as 34rdquo diameter circle

bull 12rsquo canopy tree drawn as 3rdquo diameter circle

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Anatomy of an Irrigation System

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Pressure Test bull Use meter on last head on valve

bull Range should be between 25 psi and 40 psi

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Pressure Regulation

At the point of connection (POC) At the head At the valve

Sprays Low Pressure

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Donuts formed by poor coverage

Sprays High Pressure

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Misting

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Overhead or Drip

Choose Overhead Spray for bull Large areas of turf replacement ground cover

(ie dymondia Beach Strawberry etc) bull The existing overhead system has good existing

coverage Choose Drip for bull Small oddly shaped planting areas bull Mixing of plants with differing water requirements in

the same valve area

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of Efficient Overhead Spray bull Simple to retrofit existing spray hardware bull Can match precipitation rate of drip bull Simpler to troubleshoot than drip bull May provide better coverage for groundcover

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of Drip Systems bull Drip is the most efficient

irrigation delivery type

bull Reduces weed growth by targeted water application

bull Prevents runoff and erosion

bull Low precipitation rate

bull No trenching means less digging

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of In-Line Drip Emitters

bull Provide consistent precipitation rate throughout line

bull Less prone to clogging and damage than micro spray

bull Easy to install

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Filters

At the head At the valve

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Drip Retrofit Systems bull Replace existing pop-ups with

retrofit such as Rainbird R-1800

bull Use subsurface tubing with emitter valves not micro spray and 14rdquospaghetti lines

bull Cover with mulch

Step 4 Design Irrigation

In-line Drip

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Irrigation Plan bull Create an irrigation plan based on your completed planting

plan and hydrozones bull Select a category of irrigation (rotor drip etchellip) bull Prepare a materials list and fill in spaces on your legend

(components and quantity)

Step 4 Design Irrigation

What is a Controller Program

bull A set of instructions stored in the controller

bull Different irrigation schedules bull Irrigation days ndash how often bull Start times ndash at what time bull Water times ndash how long

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Water Efficient Control Equipment bull Smart Controllers bull Rain and ETo Sensors bull Moisture Sensors

Smart Controllers Moisture Sensors

Rain and ETo Sensors

How much water does your landscape need

hellip It depends

Step 4 Design Irrigation

bull Soil Texture bull Precipitation Rate bull Plant Demand

Irrigation Scheduling Internet BeWaterWisecom

Step 4 Design Irrigation

1 Prepare the site

bull Cut down tall weeds bull Remove woody or invasive plants bull (warm season turf) bull Flag sprinkler heads bull Soak the area with water

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

2 Edging Mounding amp Contouring

bull Make room for the mulch Cut lawn 12 inches away from concrete to 3rdquo below concrete level

bull Create mounds with removed sod by facing turf side down or discard removed sod

bull Grade as needed

Manual ldquoGrubbingrdquo Gas Powered

Sod Cutter

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

3 Ensure Irrigation of Trees and Large plants bull Add bubblers or drip irrigation if needed

In-line drip irrigation can be expanded as tree grows Bubbler Head Drip Irrigation

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

4 Plant Large Plants bull 5 gallon and larger

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

5 Add a weed barrier bull NOT weed cloth (except under rock) bull Newspaper or cardboard bull Overlap by 6-8 inches bull Cover all ground except where

there are plants

Paper amp Cardboard Weed Barrier Do NOT use weed cloth

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Notify your neighbors first

Weed Barrier Newspaper amp Cardboard

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

6 Layer bull 1-2rdquo of compost bull 4-5rdquo of Soil Building Mulch (tree trimmerrsquos chipped etc) bull Pull compost and mulch away from plant crowns and trunks

Timing bull Traditional Allow 3 - 5 months

for composting to complete process then plant

bull Fast Plant before completion by digging through layers

Sheet Mulching

(4rdquo+)

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

bull Rule of thumb for coverage 1 13 Cu Yd covers100 sf 4rdquo depth

Know your Turf Type to Effectively Remove

Turf Type Dormant Season

Active Season

Growth form

Seeds Common Types

Kill Method

Cool Season

Winter

Summer

Small tuffs

Dwarf Tall Fescue (common locally) Perennial Ryegrass Annual Ryegrass Blue Grass

Sheet Mulch

Warm Season

Winter Summer

Creeping Stolons

Bermuda grass Zoysia grass St Augustine Grass Kikuyu grass

Solarization or Chemical Followed by Sheet Mulching

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods bull Herbicides

bull Cannot be killed with Chemicals when dormant bull Spray herbicides when actively growing bull Repeat application

bull Non-toxic herbicide products

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods

bull Complete Sod Removal bull Sod goes to landfill

cannot be recycled

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Contouring for Dry Stream

Step 5 Implementation Contouring

Contouring Landscape Fabric First Cobbles Added

Completed

Step 5 Implementation Sequence

Do It Yourself or Professional Contractor What is right for you bull Tradeoff Cost vs Labor + Time bull Option Be the General Contractor yourself Installation or Repair bull California Landscape Contractors Association (CLCA)

httpwwwclcasandiegoorg bull Certified Irrigation Professional wwwIrrigationorg bull Contractors State License Board (CSLB)

httpwwwcslbcagovConsumers bull YouTube Instructional Videos

Step 6 Maintenance Irrigation

Irrigation Maintenance bull Adjust run time for season

bull 1 Winter bull 2 Fall amp Spring bull 3 Summer

bull Check for leaks and fix leaks promptly bull Flush drip systems and check filters to

reduce clogging bull Adjust sprayheads to prevent

overspray on hardscape

Step 6 Maintenance Plants

Plant Maintenance

bull Amend soil with compost and mulch regularly bull Remove weeds bull Monitor plant health bull Minimize the use of

non- organic chemicals bull Start with a hard spray

of water bull Use insecticidal soap

or other non-toxic pest killer

QUESTIONS

Apply for the WaterSmart Landscape Makeover Series

httplandscapemakeoverwatersmartsdorg Presentation Slides at httpwwwwatersmartsdorgprogramswatersmart-landscape-design-homeowners-workshop

  • Slide Number 1
  • San Diego County Water Authority
  • Slide Number 3
  • Slide Number 4
  • Slide Number 5
  • Slide Number 6
  • Slide Number 7
  • Before
  • After
  • Personal Goals
  • Slide Number 11
  • Why Remove Turf
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • WaterSmart Landscapes
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Design Process Overview
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Implementation Overview
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Slide Number 38
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Water Uptake by Plant Roots
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Slide Number 48
  • Slide Number 49
  • Slide Number 50
  • Slide Number 51
  • Slide Number 52
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Observations
  • Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
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  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
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  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Find Your Sunset Western Zone
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Plant Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Anatomy of an Irrigation System
  • Slide Number 131
  • Sprays Low Pressure
  • Sprays High Pressure
  • Slide Number 134
  • Slide Number 135
  • Slide Number 136
  • Slide Number 137
  • Slide Number 138
  • Slide Number 139
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Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Growing Conditions Exposure

bull Soil type bull Drainage

Full Shade Full Sun

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Water Requirements Water Use Landscape Coefficient of Landscape Species WUCOLS South Coastal South Inland

Plant Search httpucanredusitesWUCOLSPlant_Search_Instructions

Escondido Rancho Bernardo San Marcos Poway Lakeside Ramona

San Diego Chula Vista Del Mar La Jolla Carlsbad Oceanside Vista El Cajon

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant

WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant

Sunset Western Garden Book Specific Plant Info bull Water usage bull Mature Size bull Cultivars bull Growing conditions

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Find Your Sunset Western Zone Zone 24

bull Mild maritime climate mild winters cool summers rarely freezes

Zone 23 bull Warmer than Zone 24

usually frost-free Zone 21

bull A mix of maritime amp continental influence colder in winter

httpwwwsunsetcomgardenclimate-zonessunset-climate-zone-san-diego-area-00418000067314

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant Sunset Western Garden Book Specific Plant Info bull Water usage bull Mature Size bull Cultivars bull Growing requirements

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Explore Design as 2 parts Physical site design

bull How the space is arranged location of major elements

Planting design and placement bull How the space is filled with plants for effective design

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Putting It Together Size your plants bull Draw at Mature Size to match Bubble Diagram bull Avoid overplanting bull Allow room to grow bull Understand you may

need to edit and thin later

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Putting It Together Hydrozoning bull Group plants with like water needs together

according to irrigation zone bull Do not put water needy plants next to low-water

plants bull Research

bull Water Use Classification of Landscape Species (WUCOLS) rating

bull Plant palettes bull Sunset Western

Step 4 Design Plant Placement

Remember Drawing in Scale Accurate proportion using a standard measurement to represent one foot

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale bull Determine the mature size of the plant bull Use the mature size bull Find appropriate circle

on template

bull Example bull Bush is 3rsquo at maturity bull In 14 scale use 34rdquo

diameter circle

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale bull Pencil in the plants for your space bull At 14rdquo scale = 1rsquo- 0rdquo

bull 3rsquo diameter shrub drawn as 34rdquo diameter circle

bull 12rsquo canopy tree drawn as 3rdquo diameter circle

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Anatomy of an Irrigation System

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Pressure Test bull Use meter on last head on valve

bull Range should be between 25 psi and 40 psi

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Pressure Regulation

At the point of connection (POC) At the head At the valve

Sprays Low Pressure

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Donuts formed by poor coverage

Sprays High Pressure

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Misting

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Overhead or Drip

Choose Overhead Spray for bull Large areas of turf replacement ground cover

(ie dymondia Beach Strawberry etc) bull The existing overhead system has good existing

coverage Choose Drip for bull Small oddly shaped planting areas bull Mixing of plants with differing water requirements in

the same valve area

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of Efficient Overhead Spray bull Simple to retrofit existing spray hardware bull Can match precipitation rate of drip bull Simpler to troubleshoot than drip bull May provide better coverage for groundcover

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of Drip Systems bull Drip is the most efficient

irrigation delivery type

bull Reduces weed growth by targeted water application

bull Prevents runoff and erosion

bull Low precipitation rate

bull No trenching means less digging

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of In-Line Drip Emitters

bull Provide consistent precipitation rate throughout line

bull Less prone to clogging and damage than micro spray

bull Easy to install

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Filters

At the head At the valve

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Drip Retrofit Systems bull Replace existing pop-ups with

retrofit such as Rainbird R-1800

bull Use subsurface tubing with emitter valves not micro spray and 14rdquospaghetti lines

bull Cover with mulch

Step 4 Design Irrigation

In-line Drip

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Irrigation Plan bull Create an irrigation plan based on your completed planting

plan and hydrozones bull Select a category of irrigation (rotor drip etchellip) bull Prepare a materials list and fill in spaces on your legend

(components and quantity)

Step 4 Design Irrigation

What is a Controller Program

bull A set of instructions stored in the controller

bull Different irrigation schedules bull Irrigation days ndash how often bull Start times ndash at what time bull Water times ndash how long

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Water Efficient Control Equipment bull Smart Controllers bull Rain and ETo Sensors bull Moisture Sensors

Smart Controllers Moisture Sensors

Rain and ETo Sensors

How much water does your landscape need

hellip It depends

Step 4 Design Irrigation

bull Soil Texture bull Precipitation Rate bull Plant Demand

Irrigation Scheduling Internet BeWaterWisecom

Step 4 Design Irrigation

1 Prepare the site

bull Cut down tall weeds bull Remove woody or invasive plants bull (warm season turf) bull Flag sprinkler heads bull Soak the area with water

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

2 Edging Mounding amp Contouring

bull Make room for the mulch Cut lawn 12 inches away from concrete to 3rdquo below concrete level

bull Create mounds with removed sod by facing turf side down or discard removed sod

bull Grade as needed

Manual ldquoGrubbingrdquo Gas Powered

Sod Cutter

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

3 Ensure Irrigation of Trees and Large plants bull Add bubblers or drip irrigation if needed

In-line drip irrigation can be expanded as tree grows Bubbler Head Drip Irrigation

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

4 Plant Large Plants bull 5 gallon and larger

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

5 Add a weed barrier bull NOT weed cloth (except under rock) bull Newspaper or cardboard bull Overlap by 6-8 inches bull Cover all ground except where

there are plants

Paper amp Cardboard Weed Barrier Do NOT use weed cloth

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Notify your neighbors first

Weed Barrier Newspaper amp Cardboard

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

6 Layer bull 1-2rdquo of compost bull 4-5rdquo of Soil Building Mulch (tree trimmerrsquos chipped etc) bull Pull compost and mulch away from plant crowns and trunks

Timing bull Traditional Allow 3 - 5 months

for composting to complete process then plant

bull Fast Plant before completion by digging through layers

Sheet Mulching

(4rdquo+)

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

bull Rule of thumb for coverage 1 13 Cu Yd covers100 sf 4rdquo depth

Know your Turf Type to Effectively Remove

Turf Type Dormant Season

Active Season

Growth form

Seeds Common Types

Kill Method

Cool Season

Winter

Summer

Small tuffs

Dwarf Tall Fescue (common locally) Perennial Ryegrass Annual Ryegrass Blue Grass

Sheet Mulch

Warm Season

Winter Summer

Creeping Stolons

Bermuda grass Zoysia grass St Augustine Grass Kikuyu grass

Solarization or Chemical Followed by Sheet Mulching

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods bull Herbicides

bull Cannot be killed with Chemicals when dormant bull Spray herbicides when actively growing bull Repeat application

bull Non-toxic herbicide products

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods

bull Complete Sod Removal bull Sod goes to landfill

cannot be recycled

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Contouring for Dry Stream

Step 5 Implementation Contouring

Contouring Landscape Fabric First Cobbles Added

Completed

Step 5 Implementation Sequence

Do It Yourself or Professional Contractor What is right for you bull Tradeoff Cost vs Labor + Time bull Option Be the General Contractor yourself Installation or Repair bull California Landscape Contractors Association (CLCA)

httpwwwclcasandiegoorg bull Certified Irrigation Professional wwwIrrigationorg bull Contractors State License Board (CSLB)

httpwwwcslbcagovConsumers bull YouTube Instructional Videos

Step 6 Maintenance Irrigation

Irrigation Maintenance bull Adjust run time for season

bull 1 Winter bull 2 Fall amp Spring bull 3 Summer

bull Check for leaks and fix leaks promptly bull Flush drip systems and check filters to

reduce clogging bull Adjust sprayheads to prevent

overspray on hardscape

Step 6 Maintenance Plants

Plant Maintenance

bull Amend soil with compost and mulch regularly bull Remove weeds bull Monitor plant health bull Minimize the use of

non- organic chemicals bull Start with a hard spray

of water bull Use insecticidal soap

or other non-toxic pest killer

QUESTIONS

Apply for the WaterSmart Landscape Makeover Series

httplandscapemakeoverwatersmartsdorg Presentation Slides at httpwwwwatersmartsdorgprogramswatersmart-landscape-design-homeowners-workshop

  • Slide Number 1
  • San Diego County Water Authority
  • Slide Number 3
  • Slide Number 4
  • Slide Number 5
  • Slide Number 6
  • Slide Number 7
  • Before
  • After
  • Personal Goals
  • Slide Number 11
  • Why Remove Turf
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • WaterSmart Landscapes
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Design Process Overview
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Implementation Overview
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Slide Number 38
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Water Uptake by Plant Roots
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Slide Number 48
  • Slide Number 49
  • Slide Number 50
  • Slide Number 51
  • Slide Number 52
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Observations
  • Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Find Your Sunset Western Zone
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Plant Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Anatomy of an Irrigation System
  • Slide Number 131
  • Sprays Low Pressure
  • Sprays High Pressure
  • Slide Number 134
  • Slide Number 135
  • Slide Number 136
  • Slide Number 137
  • Slide Number 138
  • Slide Number 139
  • Slide Number 140
  • Slide Number 141
  • Slide Number 142
  • Slide Number 143
  • Slide Number 144
  • Slide Number 145
  • Slide Number 146
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Page 117: WaterSmart Landscape DESIGN FOR HOMEOWNERS · WaterSmart Landscape . DESIGN FOR HOMEOWNERS . Brought to you by the San Diego County Water Authority . ... Case Study 1. After: Approximately

Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape

Water Requirements Water Use Landscape Coefficient of Landscape Species WUCOLS South Coastal South Inland

Plant Search httpucanredusitesWUCOLSPlant_Search_Instructions

Escondido Rancho Bernardo San Marcos Poway Lakeside Ramona

San Diego Chula Vista Del Mar La Jolla Carlsbad Oceanside Vista El Cajon

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant

WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant

Sunset Western Garden Book Specific Plant Info bull Water usage bull Mature Size bull Cultivars bull Growing conditions

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Find Your Sunset Western Zone Zone 24

bull Mild maritime climate mild winters cool summers rarely freezes

Zone 23 bull Warmer than Zone 24

usually frost-free Zone 21

bull A mix of maritime amp continental influence colder in winter

httpwwwsunsetcomgardenclimate-zonessunset-climate-zone-san-diego-area-00418000067314

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant Sunset Western Garden Book Specific Plant Info bull Water usage bull Mature Size bull Cultivars bull Growing requirements

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Explore Design as 2 parts Physical site design

bull How the space is arranged location of major elements

Planting design and placement bull How the space is filled with plants for effective design

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Putting It Together Size your plants bull Draw at Mature Size to match Bubble Diagram bull Avoid overplanting bull Allow room to grow bull Understand you may

need to edit and thin later

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Putting It Together Hydrozoning bull Group plants with like water needs together

according to irrigation zone bull Do not put water needy plants next to low-water

plants bull Research

bull Water Use Classification of Landscape Species (WUCOLS) rating

bull Plant palettes bull Sunset Western

Step 4 Design Plant Placement

Remember Drawing in Scale Accurate proportion using a standard measurement to represent one foot

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale bull Determine the mature size of the plant bull Use the mature size bull Find appropriate circle

on template

bull Example bull Bush is 3rsquo at maturity bull In 14 scale use 34rdquo

diameter circle

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale bull Pencil in the plants for your space bull At 14rdquo scale = 1rsquo- 0rdquo

bull 3rsquo diameter shrub drawn as 34rdquo diameter circle

bull 12rsquo canopy tree drawn as 3rdquo diameter circle

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Anatomy of an Irrigation System

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Pressure Test bull Use meter on last head on valve

bull Range should be between 25 psi and 40 psi

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Pressure Regulation

At the point of connection (POC) At the head At the valve

Sprays Low Pressure

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Donuts formed by poor coverage

Sprays High Pressure

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Misting

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Overhead or Drip

Choose Overhead Spray for bull Large areas of turf replacement ground cover

(ie dymondia Beach Strawberry etc) bull The existing overhead system has good existing

coverage Choose Drip for bull Small oddly shaped planting areas bull Mixing of plants with differing water requirements in

the same valve area

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of Efficient Overhead Spray bull Simple to retrofit existing spray hardware bull Can match precipitation rate of drip bull Simpler to troubleshoot than drip bull May provide better coverage for groundcover

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of Drip Systems bull Drip is the most efficient

irrigation delivery type

bull Reduces weed growth by targeted water application

bull Prevents runoff and erosion

bull Low precipitation rate

bull No trenching means less digging

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of In-Line Drip Emitters

bull Provide consistent precipitation rate throughout line

bull Less prone to clogging and damage than micro spray

bull Easy to install

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Filters

At the head At the valve

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Drip Retrofit Systems bull Replace existing pop-ups with

retrofit such as Rainbird R-1800

bull Use subsurface tubing with emitter valves not micro spray and 14rdquospaghetti lines

bull Cover with mulch

Step 4 Design Irrigation

In-line Drip

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Irrigation Plan bull Create an irrigation plan based on your completed planting

plan and hydrozones bull Select a category of irrigation (rotor drip etchellip) bull Prepare a materials list and fill in spaces on your legend

(components and quantity)

Step 4 Design Irrigation

What is a Controller Program

bull A set of instructions stored in the controller

bull Different irrigation schedules bull Irrigation days ndash how often bull Start times ndash at what time bull Water times ndash how long

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Water Efficient Control Equipment bull Smart Controllers bull Rain and ETo Sensors bull Moisture Sensors

Smart Controllers Moisture Sensors

Rain and ETo Sensors

How much water does your landscape need

hellip It depends

Step 4 Design Irrigation

bull Soil Texture bull Precipitation Rate bull Plant Demand

Irrigation Scheduling Internet BeWaterWisecom

Step 4 Design Irrigation

1 Prepare the site

bull Cut down tall weeds bull Remove woody or invasive plants bull (warm season turf) bull Flag sprinkler heads bull Soak the area with water

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

2 Edging Mounding amp Contouring

bull Make room for the mulch Cut lawn 12 inches away from concrete to 3rdquo below concrete level

bull Create mounds with removed sod by facing turf side down or discard removed sod

bull Grade as needed

Manual ldquoGrubbingrdquo Gas Powered

Sod Cutter

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

3 Ensure Irrigation of Trees and Large plants bull Add bubblers or drip irrigation if needed

In-line drip irrigation can be expanded as tree grows Bubbler Head Drip Irrigation

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

4 Plant Large Plants bull 5 gallon and larger

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

5 Add a weed barrier bull NOT weed cloth (except under rock) bull Newspaper or cardboard bull Overlap by 6-8 inches bull Cover all ground except where

there are plants

Paper amp Cardboard Weed Barrier Do NOT use weed cloth

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Notify your neighbors first

Weed Barrier Newspaper amp Cardboard

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

6 Layer bull 1-2rdquo of compost bull 4-5rdquo of Soil Building Mulch (tree trimmerrsquos chipped etc) bull Pull compost and mulch away from plant crowns and trunks

Timing bull Traditional Allow 3 - 5 months

for composting to complete process then plant

bull Fast Plant before completion by digging through layers

Sheet Mulching

(4rdquo+)

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

bull Rule of thumb for coverage 1 13 Cu Yd covers100 sf 4rdquo depth

Know your Turf Type to Effectively Remove

Turf Type Dormant Season

Active Season

Growth form

Seeds Common Types

Kill Method

Cool Season

Winter

Summer

Small tuffs

Dwarf Tall Fescue (common locally) Perennial Ryegrass Annual Ryegrass Blue Grass

Sheet Mulch

Warm Season

Winter Summer

Creeping Stolons

Bermuda grass Zoysia grass St Augustine Grass Kikuyu grass

Solarization or Chemical Followed by Sheet Mulching

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods bull Herbicides

bull Cannot be killed with Chemicals when dormant bull Spray herbicides when actively growing bull Repeat application

bull Non-toxic herbicide products

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods

bull Complete Sod Removal bull Sod goes to landfill

cannot be recycled

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Contouring for Dry Stream

Step 5 Implementation Contouring

Contouring Landscape Fabric First Cobbles Added

Completed

Step 5 Implementation Sequence

Do It Yourself or Professional Contractor What is right for you bull Tradeoff Cost vs Labor + Time bull Option Be the General Contractor yourself Installation or Repair bull California Landscape Contractors Association (CLCA)

httpwwwclcasandiegoorg bull Certified Irrigation Professional wwwIrrigationorg bull Contractors State License Board (CSLB)

httpwwwcslbcagovConsumers bull YouTube Instructional Videos

Step 6 Maintenance Irrigation

Irrigation Maintenance bull Adjust run time for season

bull 1 Winter bull 2 Fall amp Spring bull 3 Summer

bull Check for leaks and fix leaks promptly bull Flush drip systems and check filters to

reduce clogging bull Adjust sprayheads to prevent

overspray on hardscape

Step 6 Maintenance Plants

Plant Maintenance

bull Amend soil with compost and mulch regularly bull Remove weeds bull Monitor plant health bull Minimize the use of

non- organic chemicals bull Start with a hard spray

of water bull Use insecticidal soap

or other non-toxic pest killer

QUESTIONS

Apply for the WaterSmart Landscape Makeover Series

httplandscapemakeoverwatersmartsdorg Presentation Slides at httpwwwwatersmartsdorgprogramswatersmart-landscape-design-homeowners-workshop

  • Slide Number 1
  • San Diego County Water Authority
  • Slide Number 3
  • Slide Number 4
  • Slide Number 5
  • Slide Number 6
  • Slide Number 7
  • Before
  • After
  • Personal Goals
  • Slide Number 11
  • Why Remove Turf
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • WaterSmart Landscapes
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Design Process Overview
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Implementation Overview
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Slide Number 38
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Water Uptake by Plant Roots
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Slide Number 48
  • Slide Number 49
  • Slide Number 50
  • Slide Number 51
  • Slide Number 52
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Observations
  • Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
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  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
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  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
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  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
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  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Find Your Sunset Western Zone
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Plant Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Anatomy of an Irrigation System
  • Slide Number 131
  • Sprays Low Pressure
  • Sprays High Pressure
  • Slide Number 134
  • Slide Number 135
  • Slide Number 136
  • Slide Number 137
  • Slide Number 138
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Plant Research How do I get to know this plant

WaterSmart Plant Palettes

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant

Sunset Western Garden Book Specific Plant Info bull Water usage bull Mature Size bull Cultivars bull Growing conditions

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Find Your Sunset Western Zone Zone 24

bull Mild maritime climate mild winters cool summers rarely freezes

Zone 23 bull Warmer than Zone 24

usually frost-free Zone 21

bull A mix of maritime amp continental influence colder in winter

httpwwwsunsetcomgardenclimate-zonessunset-climate-zone-san-diego-area-00418000067314

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant Sunset Western Garden Book Specific Plant Info bull Water usage bull Mature Size bull Cultivars bull Growing requirements

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Explore Design as 2 parts Physical site design

bull How the space is arranged location of major elements

Planting design and placement bull How the space is filled with plants for effective design

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Putting It Together Size your plants bull Draw at Mature Size to match Bubble Diagram bull Avoid overplanting bull Allow room to grow bull Understand you may

need to edit and thin later

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Putting It Together Hydrozoning bull Group plants with like water needs together

according to irrigation zone bull Do not put water needy plants next to low-water

plants bull Research

bull Water Use Classification of Landscape Species (WUCOLS) rating

bull Plant palettes bull Sunset Western

Step 4 Design Plant Placement

Remember Drawing in Scale Accurate proportion using a standard measurement to represent one foot

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale bull Determine the mature size of the plant bull Use the mature size bull Find appropriate circle

on template

bull Example bull Bush is 3rsquo at maturity bull In 14 scale use 34rdquo

diameter circle

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale bull Pencil in the plants for your space bull At 14rdquo scale = 1rsquo- 0rdquo

bull 3rsquo diameter shrub drawn as 34rdquo diameter circle

bull 12rsquo canopy tree drawn as 3rdquo diameter circle

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Anatomy of an Irrigation System

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Pressure Test bull Use meter on last head on valve

bull Range should be between 25 psi and 40 psi

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Pressure Regulation

At the point of connection (POC) At the head At the valve

Sprays Low Pressure

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Donuts formed by poor coverage

Sprays High Pressure

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Misting

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Overhead or Drip

Choose Overhead Spray for bull Large areas of turf replacement ground cover

(ie dymondia Beach Strawberry etc) bull The existing overhead system has good existing

coverage Choose Drip for bull Small oddly shaped planting areas bull Mixing of plants with differing water requirements in

the same valve area

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of Efficient Overhead Spray bull Simple to retrofit existing spray hardware bull Can match precipitation rate of drip bull Simpler to troubleshoot than drip bull May provide better coverage for groundcover

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of Drip Systems bull Drip is the most efficient

irrigation delivery type

bull Reduces weed growth by targeted water application

bull Prevents runoff and erosion

bull Low precipitation rate

bull No trenching means less digging

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of In-Line Drip Emitters

bull Provide consistent precipitation rate throughout line

bull Less prone to clogging and damage than micro spray

bull Easy to install

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Filters

At the head At the valve

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Drip Retrofit Systems bull Replace existing pop-ups with

retrofit such as Rainbird R-1800

bull Use subsurface tubing with emitter valves not micro spray and 14rdquospaghetti lines

bull Cover with mulch

Step 4 Design Irrigation

In-line Drip

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Irrigation Plan bull Create an irrigation plan based on your completed planting

plan and hydrozones bull Select a category of irrigation (rotor drip etchellip) bull Prepare a materials list and fill in spaces on your legend

(components and quantity)

Step 4 Design Irrigation

What is a Controller Program

bull A set of instructions stored in the controller

bull Different irrigation schedules bull Irrigation days ndash how often bull Start times ndash at what time bull Water times ndash how long

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Water Efficient Control Equipment bull Smart Controllers bull Rain and ETo Sensors bull Moisture Sensors

Smart Controllers Moisture Sensors

Rain and ETo Sensors

How much water does your landscape need

hellip It depends

Step 4 Design Irrigation

bull Soil Texture bull Precipitation Rate bull Plant Demand

Irrigation Scheduling Internet BeWaterWisecom

Step 4 Design Irrigation

1 Prepare the site

bull Cut down tall weeds bull Remove woody or invasive plants bull (warm season turf) bull Flag sprinkler heads bull Soak the area with water

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

2 Edging Mounding amp Contouring

bull Make room for the mulch Cut lawn 12 inches away from concrete to 3rdquo below concrete level

bull Create mounds with removed sod by facing turf side down or discard removed sod

bull Grade as needed

Manual ldquoGrubbingrdquo Gas Powered

Sod Cutter

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

3 Ensure Irrigation of Trees and Large plants bull Add bubblers or drip irrigation if needed

In-line drip irrigation can be expanded as tree grows Bubbler Head Drip Irrigation

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

4 Plant Large Plants bull 5 gallon and larger

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

5 Add a weed barrier bull NOT weed cloth (except under rock) bull Newspaper or cardboard bull Overlap by 6-8 inches bull Cover all ground except where

there are plants

Paper amp Cardboard Weed Barrier Do NOT use weed cloth

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Notify your neighbors first

Weed Barrier Newspaper amp Cardboard

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

6 Layer bull 1-2rdquo of compost bull 4-5rdquo of Soil Building Mulch (tree trimmerrsquos chipped etc) bull Pull compost and mulch away from plant crowns and trunks

Timing bull Traditional Allow 3 - 5 months

for composting to complete process then plant

bull Fast Plant before completion by digging through layers

Sheet Mulching

(4rdquo+)

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

bull Rule of thumb for coverage 1 13 Cu Yd covers100 sf 4rdquo depth

Know your Turf Type to Effectively Remove

Turf Type Dormant Season

Active Season

Growth form

Seeds Common Types

Kill Method

Cool Season

Winter

Summer

Small tuffs

Dwarf Tall Fescue (common locally) Perennial Ryegrass Annual Ryegrass Blue Grass

Sheet Mulch

Warm Season

Winter Summer

Creeping Stolons

Bermuda grass Zoysia grass St Augustine Grass Kikuyu grass

Solarization or Chemical Followed by Sheet Mulching

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods bull Herbicides

bull Cannot be killed with Chemicals when dormant bull Spray herbicides when actively growing bull Repeat application

bull Non-toxic herbicide products

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods

bull Complete Sod Removal bull Sod goes to landfill

cannot be recycled

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Contouring for Dry Stream

Step 5 Implementation Contouring

Contouring Landscape Fabric First Cobbles Added

Completed

Step 5 Implementation Sequence

Do It Yourself or Professional Contractor What is right for you bull Tradeoff Cost vs Labor + Time bull Option Be the General Contractor yourself Installation or Repair bull California Landscape Contractors Association (CLCA)

httpwwwclcasandiegoorg bull Certified Irrigation Professional wwwIrrigationorg bull Contractors State License Board (CSLB)

httpwwwcslbcagovConsumers bull YouTube Instructional Videos

Step 6 Maintenance Irrigation

Irrigation Maintenance bull Adjust run time for season

bull 1 Winter bull 2 Fall amp Spring bull 3 Summer

bull Check for leaks and fix leaks promptly bull Flush drip systems and check filters to

reduce clogging bull Adjust sprayheads to prevent

overspray on hardscape

Step 6 Maintenance Plants

Plant Maintenance

bull Amend soil with compost and mulch regularly bull Remove weeds bull Monitor plant health bull Minimize the use of

non- organic chemicals bull Start with a hard spray

of water bull Use insecticidal soap

or other non-toxic pest killer

QUESTIONS

Apply for the WaterSmart Landscape Makeover Series

httplandscapemakeoverwatersmartsdorg Presentation Slides at httpwwwwatersmartsdorgprogramswatersmart-landscape-design-homeowners-workshop

  • Slide Number 1
  • San Diego County Water Authority
  • Slide Number 3
  • Slide Number 4
  • Slide Number 5
  • Slide Number 6
  • Slide Number 7
  • Before
  • After
  • Personal Goals
  • Slide Number 11
  • Why Remove Turf
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • WaterSmart Landscapes
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Design Process Overview
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Implementation Overview
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Slide Number 38
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Water Uptake by Plant Roots
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Slide Number 48
  • Slide Number 49
  • Slide Number 50
  • Slide Number 51
  • Slide Number 52
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Observations
  • Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Find Your Sunset Western Zone
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Plant Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Anatomy of an Irrigation System
  • Slide Number 131
  • Sprays Low Pressure
  • Sprays High Pressure
  • Slide Number 134
  • Slide Number 135
  • Slide Number 136
  • Slide Number 137
  • Slide Number 138
  • Slide Number 139
  • Slide Number 140
  • Slide Number 141
  • Slide Number 142
  • Slide Number 143
  • Slide Number 144
  • Slide Number 145
  • Slide Number 146
  • Slide Number 147
  • Slide Number 148
  • Slide Number 149
  • Slide Number 150
  • Slide Number 151
  • Slide Number 152
  • Slide Number 153
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  • Slide Number 155
  • Slide Number 156
  • Slide Number 157
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  • Slide Number 160
Page 119: WaterSmart Landscape DESIGN FOR HOMEOWNERS · WaterSmart Landscape . DESIGN FOR HOMEOWNERS . Brought to you by the San Diego County Water Authority . ... Case Study 1. After: Approximately

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant

Sunset Western Garden Book Specific Plant Info bull Water usage bull Mature Size bull Cultivars bull Growing conditions

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Find Your Sunset Western Zone Zone 24

bull Mild maritime climate mild winters cool summers rarely freezes

Zone 23 bull Warmer than Zone 24

usually frost-free Zone 21

bull A mix of maritime amp continental influence colder in winter

httpwwwsunsetcomgardenclimate-zonessunset-climate-zone-san-diego-area-00418000067314

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant Sunset Western Garden Book Specific Plant Info bull Water usage bull Mature Size bull Cultivars bull Growing requirements

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Explore Design as 2 parts Physical site design

bull How the space is arranged location of major elements

Planting design and placement bull How the space is filled with plants for effective design

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Putting It Together Size your plants bull Draw at Mature Size to match Bubble Diagram bull Avoid overplanting bull Allow room to grow bull Understand you may

need to edit and thin later

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Putting It Together Hydrozoning bull Group plants with like water needs together

according to irrigation zone bull Do not put water needy plants next to low-water

plants bull Research

bull Water Use Classification of Landscape Species (WUCOLS) rating

bull Plant palettes bull Sunset Western

Step 4 Design Plant Placement

Remember Drawing in Scale Accurate proportion using a standard measurement to represent one foot

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale bull Determine the mature size of the plant bull Use the mature size bull Find appropriate circle

on template

bull Example bull Bush is 3rsquo at maturity bull In 14 scale use 34rdquo

diameter circle

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale bull Pencil in the plants for your space bull At 14rdquo scale = 1rsquo- 0rdquo

bull 3rsquo diameter shrub drawn as 34rdquo diameter circle

bull 12rsquo canopy tree drawn as 3rdquo diameter circle

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Anatomy of an Irrigation System

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Pressure Test bull Use meter on last head on valve

bull Range should be between 25 psi and 40 psi

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Pressure Regulation

At the point of connection (POC) At the head At the valve

Sprays Low Pressure

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Donuts formed by poor coverage

Sprays High Pressure

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Misting

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Overhead or Drip

Choose Overhead Spray for bull Large areas of turf replacement ground cover

(ie dymondia Beach Strawberry etc) bull The existing overhead system has good existing

coverage Choose Drip for bull Small oddly shaped planting areas bull Mixing of plants with differing water requirements in

the same valve area

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of Efficient Overhead Spray bull Simple to retrofit existing spray hardware bull Can match precipitation rate of drip bull Simpler to troubleshoot than drip bull May provide better coverage for groundcover

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of Drip Systems bull Drip is the most efficient

irrigation delivery type

bull Reduces weed growth by targeted water application

bull Prevents runoff and erosion

bull Low precipitation rate

bull No trenching means less digging

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of In-Line Drip Emitters

bull Provide consistent precipitation rate throughout line

bull Less prone to clogging and damage than micro spray

bull Easy to install

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Filters

At the head At the valve

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Drip Retrofit Systems bull Replace existing pop-ups with

retrofit such as Rainbird R-1800

bull Use subsurface tubing with emitter valves not micro spray and 14rdquospaghetti lines

bull Cover with mulch

Step 4 Design Irrigation

In-line Drip

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Irrigation Plan bull Create an irrigation plan based on your completed planting

plan and hydrozones bull Select a category of irrigation (rotor drip etchellip) bull Prepare a materials list and fill in spaces on your legend

(components and quantity)

Step 4 Design Irrigation

What is a Controller Program

bull A set of instructions stored in the controller

bull Different irrigation schedules bull Irrigation days ndash how often bull Start times ndash at what time bull Water times ndash how long

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Water Efficient Control Equipment bull Smart Controllers bull Rain and ETo Sensors bull Moisture Sensors

Smart Controllers Moisture Sensors

Rain and ETo Sensors

How much water does your landscape need

hellip It depends

Step 4 Design Irrigation

bull Soil Texture bull Precipitation Rate bull Plant Demand

Irrigation Scheduling Internet BeWaterWisecom

Step 4 Design Irrigation

1 Prepare the site

bull Cut down tall weeds bull Remove woody or invasive plants bull (warm season turf) bull Flag sprinkler heads bull Soak the area with water

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

2 Edging Mounding amp Contouring

bull Make room for the mulch Cut lawn 12 inches away from concrete to 3rdquo below concrete level

bull Create mounds with removed sod by facing turf side down or discard removed sod

bull Grade as needed

Manual ldquoGrubbingrdquo Gas Powered

Sod Cutter

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

3 Ensure Irrigation of Trees and Large plants bull Add bubblers or drip irrigation if needed

In-line drip irrigation can be expanded as tree grows Bubbler Head Drip Irrigation

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

4 Plant Large Plants bull 5 gallon and larger

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

5 Add a weed barrier bull NOT weed cloth (except under rock) bull Newspaper or cardboard bull Overlap by 6-8 inches bull Cover all ground except where

there are plants

Paper amp Cardboard Weed Barrier Do NOT use weed cloth

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Notify your neighbors first

Weed Barrier Newspaper amp Cardboard

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

6 Layer bull 1-2rdquo of compost bull 4-5rdquo of Soil Building Mulch (tree trimmerrsquos chipped etc) bull Pull compost and mulch away from plant crowns and trunks

Timing bull Traditional Allow 3 - 5 months

for composting to complete process then plant

bull Fast Plant before completion by digging through layers

Sheet Mulching

(4rdquo+)

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

bull Rule of thumb for coverage 1 13 Cu Yd covers100 sf 4rdquo depth

Know your Turf Type to Effectively Remove

Turf Type Dormant Season

Active Season

Growth form

Seeds Common Types

Kill Method

Cool Season

Winter

Summer

Small tuffs

Dwarf Tall Fescue (common locally) Perennial Ryegrass Annual Ryegrass Blue Grass

Sheet Mulch

Warm Season

Winter Summer

Creeping Stolons

Bermuda grass Zoysia grass St Augustine Grass Kikuyu grass

Solarization or Chemical Followed by Sheet Mulching

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods bull Herbicides

bull Cannot be killed with Chemicals when dormant bull Spray herbicides when actively growing bull Repeat application

bull Non-toxic herbicide products

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods

bull Complete Sod Removal bull Sod goes to landfill

cannot be recycled

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Contouring for Dry Stream

Step 5 Implementation Contouring

Contouring Landscape Fabric First Cobbles Added

Completed

Step 5 Implementation Sequence

Do It Yourself or Professional Contractor What is right for you bull Tradeoff Cost vs Labor + Time bull Option Be the General Contractor yourself Installation or Repair bull California Landscape Contractors Association (CLCA)

httpwwwclcasandiegoorg bull Certified Irrigation Professional wwwIrrigationorg bull Contractors State License Board (CSLB)

httpwwwcslbcagovConsumers bull YouTube Instructional Videos

Step 6 Maintenance Irrigation

Irrigation Maintenance bull Adjust run time for season

bull 1 Winter bull 2 Fall amp Spring bull 3 Summer

bull Check for leaks and fix leaks promptly bull Flush drip systems and check filters to

reduce clogging bull Adjust sprayheads to prevent

overspray on hardscape

Step 6 Maintenance Plants

Plant Maintenance

bull Amend soil with compost and mulch regularly bull Remove weeds bull Monitor plant health bull Minimize the use of

non- organic chemicals bull Start with a hard spray

of water bull Use insecticidal soap

or other non-toxic pest killer

QUESTIONS

Apply for the WaterSmart Landscape Makeover Series

httplandscapemakeoverwatersmartsdorg Presentation Slides at httpwwwwatersmartsdorgprogramswatersmart-landscape-design-homeowners-workshop

  • Slide Number 1
  • San Diego County Water Authority
  • Slide Number 3
  • Slide Number 4
  • Slide Number 5
  • Slide Number 6
  • Slide Number 7
  • Before
  • After
  • Personal Goals
  • Slide Number 11
  • Why Remove Turf
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • WaterSmart Landscapes
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Design Process Overview
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Implementation Overview
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Slide Number 38
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Water Uptake by Plant Roots
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Slide Number 48
  • Slide Number 49
  • Slide Number 50
  • Slide Number 51
  • Slide Number 52
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Observations
  • Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Find Your Sunset Western Zone
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Plant Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Anatomy of an Irrigation System
  • Slide Number 131
  • Sprays Low Pressure
  • Sprays High Pressure
  • Slide Number 134
  • Slide Number 135
  • Slide Number 136
  • Slide Number 137
  • Slide Number 138
  • Slide Number 139
  • Slide Number 140
  • Slide Number 141
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Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Find Your Sunset Western Zone Zone 24

bull Mild maritime climate mild winters cool summers rarely freezes

Zone 23 bull Warmer than Zone 24

usually frost-free Zone 21

bull A mix of maritime amp continental influence colder in winter

httpwwwsunsetcomgardenclimate-zonessunset-climate-zone-san-diego-area-00418000067314

Plant Research How do I get to know this plant Sunset Western Garden Book Specific Plant Info bull Water usage bull Mature Size bull Cultivars bull Growing requirements

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Explore Design as 2 parts Physical site design

bull How the space is arranged location of major elements

Planting design and placement bull How the space is filled with plants for effective design

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Putting It Together Size your plants bull Draw at Mature Size to match Bubble Diagram bull Avoid overplanting bull Allow room to grow bull Understand you may

need to edit and thin later

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Putting It Together Hydrozoning bull Group plants with like water needs together

according to irrigation zone bull Do not put water needy plants next to low-water

plants bull Research

bull Water Use Classification of Landscape Species (WUCOLS) rating

bull Plant palettes bull Sunset Western

Step 4 Design Plant Placement

Remember Drawing in Scale Accurate proportion using a standard measurement to represent one foot

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale bull Determine the mature size of the plant bull Use the mature size bull Find appropriate circle

on template

bull Example bull Bush is 3rsquo at maturity bull In 14 scale use 34rdquo

diameter circle

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale bull Pencil in the plants for your space bull At 14rdquo scale = 1rsquo- 0rdquo

bull 3rsquo diameter shrub drawn as 34rdquo diameter circle

bull 12rsquo canopy tree drawn as 3rdquo diameter circle

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Anatomy of an Irrigation System

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Pressure Test bull Use meter on last head on valve

bull Range should be between 25 psi and 40 psi

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Pressure Regulation

At the point of connection (POC) At the head At the valve

Sprays Low Pressure

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Donuts formed by poor coverage

Sprays High Pressure

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Misting

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Overhead or Drip

Choose Overhead Spray for bull Large areas of turf replacement ground cover

(ie dymondia Beach Strawberry etc) bull The existing overhead system has good existing

coverage Choose Drip for bull Small oddly shaped planting areas bull Mixing of plants with differing water requirements in

the same valve area

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of Efficient Overhead Spray bull Simple to retrofit existing spray hardware bull Can match precipitation rate of drip bull Simpler to troubleshoot than drip bull May provide better coverage for groundcover

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of Drip Systems bull Drip is the most efficient

irrigation delivery type

bull Reduces weed growth by targeted water application

bull Prevents runoff and erosion

bull Low precipitation rate

bull No trenching means less digging

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of In-Line Drip Emitters

bull Provide consistent precipitation rate throughout line

bull Less prone to clogging and damage than micro spray

bull Easy to install

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Filters

At the head At the valve

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Drip Retrofit Systems bull Replace existing pop-ups with

retrofit such as Rainbird R-1800

bull Use subsurface tubing with emitter valves not micro spray and 14rdquospaghetti lines

bull Cover with mulch

Step 4 Design Irrigation

In-line Drip

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Irrigation Plan bull Create an irrigation plan based on your completed planting

plan and hydrozones bull Select a category of irrigation (rotor drip etchellip) bull Prepare a materials list and fill in spaces on your legend

(components and quantity)

Step 4 Design Irrigation

What is a Controller Program

bull A set of instructions stored in the controller

bull Different irrigation schedules bull Irrigation days ndash how often bull Start times ndash at what time bull Water times ndash how long

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Water Efficient Control Equipment bull Smart Controllers bull Rain and ETo Sensors bull Moisture Sensors

Smart Controllers Moisture Sensors

Rain and ETo Sensors

How much water does your landscape need

hellip It depends

Step 4 Design Irrigation

bull Soil Texture bull Precipitation Rate bull Plant Demand

Irrigation Scheduling Internet BeWaterWisecom

Step 4 Design Irrigation

1 Prepare the site

bull Cut down tall weeds bull Remove woody or invasive plants bull (warm season turf) bull Flag sprinkler heads bull Soak the area with water

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

2 Edging Mounding amp Contouring

bull Make room for the mulch Cut lawn 12 inches away from concrete to 3rdquo below concrete level

bull Create mounds with removed sod by facing turf side down or discard removed sod

bull Grade as needed

Manual ldquoGrubbingrdquo Gas Powered

Sod Cutter

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

3 Ensure Irrigation of Trees and Large plants bull Add bubblers or drip irrigation if needed

In-line drip irrigation can be expanded as tree grows Bubbler Head Drip Irrigation

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

4 Plant Large Plants bull 5 gallon and larger

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

5 Add a weed barrier bull NOT weed cloth (except under rock) bull Newspaper or cardboard bull Overlap by 6-8 inches bull Cover all ground except where

there are plants

Paper amp Cardboard Weed Barrier Do NOT use weed cloth

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Notify your neighbors first

Weed Barrier Newspaper amp Cardboard

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

6 Layer bull 1-2rdquo of compost bull 4-5rdquo of Soil Building Mulch (tree trimmerrsquos chipped etc) bull Pull compost and mulch away from plant crowns and trunks

Timing bull Traditional Allow 3 - 5 months

for composting to complete process then plant

bull Fast Plant before completion by digging through layers

Sheet Mulching

(4rdquo+)

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

bull Rule of thumb for coverage 1 13 Cu Yd covers100 sf 4rdquo depth

Know your Turf Type to Effectively Remove

Turf Type Dormant Season

Active Season

Growth form

Seeds Common Types

Kill Method

Cool Season

Winter

Summer

Small tuffs

Dwarf Tall Fescue (common locally) Perennial Ryegrass Annual Ryegrass Blue Grass

Sheet Mulch

Warm Season

Winter Summer

Creeping Stolons

Bermuda grass Zoysia grass St Augustine Grass Kikuyu grass

Solarization or Chemical Followed by Sheet Mulching

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods bull Herbicides

bull Cannot be killed with Chemicals when dormant bull Spray herbicides when actively growing bull Repeat application

bull Non-toxic herbicide products

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods

bull Complete Sod Removal bull Sod goes to landfill

cannot be recycled

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Contouring for Dry Stream

Step 5 Implementation Contouring

Contouring Landscape Fabric First Cobbles Added

Completed

Step 5 Implementation Sequence

Do It Yourself or Professional Contractor What is right for you bull Tradeoff Cost vs Labor + Time bull Option Be the General Contractor yourself Installation or Repair bull California Landscape Contractors Association (CLCA)

httpwwwclcasandiegoorg bull Certified Irrigation Professional wwwIrrigationorg bull Contractors State License Board (CSLB)

httpwwwcslbcagovConsumers bull YouTube Instructional Videos

Step 6 Maintenance Irrigation

Irrigation Maintenance bull Adjust run time for season

bull 1 Winter bull 2 Fall amp Spring bull 3 Summer

bull Check for leaks and fix leaks promptly bull Flush drip systems and check filters to

reduce clogging bull Adjust sprayheads to prevent

overspray on hardscape

Step 6 Maintenance Plants

Plant Maintenance

bull Amend soil with compost and mulch regularly bull Remove weeds bull Monitor plant health bull Minimize the use of

non- organic chemicals bull Start with a hard spray

of water bull Use insecticidal soap

or other non-toxic pest killer

QUESTIONS

Apply for the WaterSmart Landscape Makeover Series

httplandscapemakeoverwatersmartsdorg Presentation Slides at httpwwwwatersmartsdorgprogramswatersmart-landscape-design-homeowners-workshop

  • Slide Number 1
  • San Diego County Water Authority
  • Slide Number 3
  • Slide Number 4
  • Slide Number 5
  • Slide Number 6
  • Slide Number 7
  • Before
  • After
  • Personal Goals
  • Slide Number 11
  • Why Remove Turf
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • WaterSmart Landscapes
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Design Process Overview
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Implementation Overview
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Slide Number 38
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Water Uptake by Plant Roots
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Slide Number 48
  • Slide Number 49
  • Slide Number 50
  • Slide Number 51
  • Slide Number 52
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Observations
  • Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Find Your Sunset Western Zone
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Plant Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Anatomy of an Irrigation System
  • Slide Number 131
  • Sprays Low Pressure
  • Sprays High Pressure
  • Slide Number 134
  • Slide Number 135
  • Slide Number 136
  • Slide Number 137
  • Slide Number 138
  • Slide Number 139
  • Slide Number 140
  • Slide Number 141
  • Slide Number 142
  • Slide Number 143
  • Slide Number 144
  • Slide Number 145
  • Slide Number 146
  • Slide Number 147
  • Slide Number 148
  • Slide Number 149
  • Slide Number 150
  • Slide Number 151
  • Slide Number 152
  • Slide Number 153
  • Slide Number 154
  • Slide Number 155
  • Slide Number 156
  • Slide Number 157
  • Slide Number 158
  • Slide Number 159
  • Slide Number 160
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Plant Research How do I get to know this plant Sunset Western Garden Book Specific Plant Info bull Water usage bull Mature Size bull Cultivars bull Growing requirements

Step 4 Design Plant Selection

Explore Design as 2 parts Physical site design

bull How the space is arranged location of major elements

Planting design and placement bull How the space is filled with plants for effective design

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Putting It Together Size your plants bull Draw at Mature Size to match Bubble Diagram bull Avoid overplanting bull Allow room to grow bull Understand you may

need to edit and thin later

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Putting It Together Hydrozoning bull Group plants with like water needs together

according to irrigation zone bull Do not put water needy plants next to low-water

plants bull Research

bull Water Use Classification of Landscape Species (WUCOLS) rating

bull Plant palettes bull Sunset Western

Step 4 Design Plant Placement

Remember Drawing in Scale Accurate proportion using a standard measurement to represent one foot

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale bull Determine the mature size of the plant bull Use the mature size bull Find appropriate circle

on template

bull Example bull Bush is 3rsquo at maturity bull In 14 scale use 34rdquo

diameter circle

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale bull Pencil in the plants for your space bull At 14rdquo scale = 1rsquo- 0rdquo

bull 3rsquo diameter shrub drawn as 34rdquo diameter circle

bull 12rsquo canopy tree drawn as 3rdquo diameter circle

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Anatomy of an Irrigation System

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Pressure Test bull Use meter on last head on valve

bull Range should be between 25 psi and 40 psi

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Pressure Regulation

At the point of connection (POC) At the head At the valve

Sprays Low Pressure

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Donuts formed by poor coverage

Sprays High Pressure

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Misting

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Overhead or Drip

Choose Overhead Spray for bull Large areas of turf replacement ground cover

(ie dymondia Beach Strawberry etc) bull The existing overhead system has good existing

coverage Choose Drip for bull Small oddly shaped planting areas bull Mixing of plants with differing water requirements in

the same valve area

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of Efficient Overhead Spray bull Simple to retrofit existing spray hardware bull Can match precipitation rate of drip bull Simpler to troubleshoot than drip bull May provide better coverage for groundcover

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of Drip Systems bull Drip is the most efficient

irrigation delivery type

bull Reduces weed growth by targeted water application

bull Prevents runoff and erosion

bull Low precipitation rate

bull No trenching means less digging

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of In-Line Drip Emitters

bull Provide consistent precipitation rate throughout line

bull Less prone to clogging and damage than micro spray

bull Easy to install

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Filters

At the head At the valve

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Drip Retrofit Systems bull Replace existing pop-ups with

retrofit such as Rainbird R-1800

bull Use subsurface tubing with emitter valves not micro spray and 14rdquospaghetti lines

bull Cover with mulch

Step 4 Design Irrigation

In-line Drip

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Irrigation Plan bull Create an irrigation plan based on your completed planting

plan and hydrozones bull Select a category of irrigation (rotor drip etchellip) bull Prepare a materials list and fill in spaces on your legend

(components and quantity)

Step 4 Design Irrigation

What is a Controller Program

bull A set of instructions stored in the controller

bull Different irrigation schedules bull Irrigation days ndash how often bull Start times ndash at what time bull Water times ndash how long

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Water Efficient Control Equipment bull Smart Controllers bull Rain and ETo Sensors bull Moisture Sensors

Smart Controllers Moisture Sensors

Rain and ETo Sensors

How much water does your landscape need

hellip It depends

Step 4 Design Irrigation

bull Soil Texture bull Precipitation Rate bull Plant Demand

Irrigation Scheduling Internet BeWaterWisecom

Step 4 Design Irrigation

1 Prepare the site

bull Cut down tall weeds bull Remove woody or invasive plants bull (warm season turf) bull Flag sprinkler heads bull Soak the area with water

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

2 Edging Mounding amp Contouring

bull Make room for the mulch Cut lawn 12 inches away from concrete to 3rdquo below concrete level

bull Create mounds with removed sod by facing turf side down or discard removed sod

bull Grade as needed

Manual ldquoGrubbingrdquo Gas Powered

Sod Cutter

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

3 Ensure Irrigation of Trees and Large plants bull Add bubblers or drip irrigation if needed

In-line drip irrigation can be expanded as tree grows Bubbler Head Drip Irrigation

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

4 Plant Large Plants bull 5 gallon and larger

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

5 Add a weed barrier bull NOT weed cloth (except under rock) bull Newspaper or cardboard bull Overlap by 6-8 inches bull Cover all ground except where

there are plants

Paper amp Cardboard Weed Barrier Do NOT use weed cloth

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Notify your neighbors first

Weed Barrier Newspaper amp Cardboard

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

6 Layer bull 1-2rdquo of compost bull 4-5rdquo of Soil Building Mulch (tree trimmerrsquos chipped etc) bull Pull compost and mulch away from plant crowns and trunks

Timing bull Traditional Allow 3 - 5 months

for composting to complete process then plant

bull Fast Plant before completion by digging through layers

Sheet Mulching

(4rdquo+)

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

bull Rule of thumb for coverage 1 13 Cu Yd covers100 sf 4rdquo depth

Know your Turf Type to Effectively Remove

Turf Type Dormant Season

Active Season

Growth form

Seeds Common Types

Kill Method

Cool Season

Winter

Summer

Small tuffs

Dwarf Tall Fescue (common locally) Perennial Ryegrass Annual Ryegrass Blue Grass

Sheet Mulch

Warm Season

Winter Summer

Creeping Stolons

Bermuda grass Zoysia grass St Augustine Grass Kikuyu grass

Solarization or Chemical Followed by Sheet Mulching

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods bull Herbicides

bull Cannot be killed with Chemicals when dormant bull Spray herbicides when actively growing bull Repeat application

bull Non-toxic herbicide products

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods

bull Complete Sod Removal bull Sod goes to landfill

cannot be recycled

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Contouring for Dry Stream

Step 5 Implementation Contouring

Contouring Landscape Fabric First Cobbles Added

Completed

Step 5 Implementation Sequence

Do It Yourself or Professional Contractor What is right for you bull Tradeoff Cost vs Labor + Time bull Option Be the General Contractor yourself Installation or Repair bull California Landscape Contractors Association (CLCA)

httpwwwclcasandiegoorg bull Certified Irrigation Professional wwwIrrigationorg bull Contractors State License Board (CSLB)

httpwwwcslbcagovConsumers bull YouTube Instructional Videos

Step 6 Maintenance Irrigation

Irrigation Maintenance bull Adjust run time for season

bull 1 Winter bull 2 Fall amp Spring bull 3 Summer

bull Check for leaks and fix leaks promptly bull Flush drip systems and check filters to

reduce clogging bull Adjust sprayheads to prevent

overspray on hardscape

Step 6 Maintenance Plants

Plant Maintenance

bull Amend soil with compost and mulch regularly bull Remove weeds bull Monitor plant health bull Minimize the use of

non- organic chemicals bull Start with a hard spray

of water bull Use insecticidal soap

or other non-toxic pest killer

QUESTIONS

Apply for the WaterSmart Landscape Makeover Series

httplandscapemakeoverwatersmartsdorg Presentation Slides at httpwwwwatersmartsdorgprogramswatersmart-landscape-design-homeowners-workshop

  • Slide Number 1
  • San Diego County Water Authority
  • Slide Number 3
  • Slide Number 4
  • Slide Number 5
  • Slide Number 6
  • Slide Number 7
  • Before
  • After
  • Personal Goals
  • Slide Number 11
  • Why Remove Turf
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • WaterSmart Landscapes
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Design Process Overview
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Implementation Overview
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Slide Number 38
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Water Uptake by Plant Roots
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Slide Number 48
  • Slide Number 49
  • Slide Number 50
  • Slide Number 51
  • Slide Number 52
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Observations
  • Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Find Your Sunset Western Zone
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Plant Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Anatomy of an Irrigation System
  • Slide Number 131
  • Sprays Low Pressure
  • Sprays High Pressure
  • Slide Number 134
  • Slide Number 135
  • Slide Number 136
  • Slide Number 137
  • Slide Number 138
  • Slide Number 139
  • Slide Number 140
  • Slide Number 141
  • Slide Number 142
  • Slide Number 143
  • Slide Number 144
  • Slide Number 145
  • Slide Number 146
  • Slide Number 147
  • Slide Number 148
  • Slide Number 149
  • Slide Number 150
  • Slide Number 151
  • Slide Number 152
  • Slide Number 153
  • Slide Number 154
  • Slide Number 155
  • Slide Number 156
  • Slide Number 157
  • Slide Number 158
  • Slide Number 159
  • Slide Number 160
Page 122: WaterSmart Landscape DESIGN FOR HOMEOWNERS · WaterSmart Landscape . DESIGN FOR HOMEOWNERS . Brought to you by the San Diego County Water Authority . ... Case Study 1. After: Approximately

Explore Design as 2 parts Physical site design

bull How the space is arranged location of major elements

Planting design and placement bull How the space is filled with plants for effective design

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Putting It Together Size your plants bull Draw at Mature Size to match Bubble Diagram bull Avoid overplanting bull Allow room to grow bull Understand you may

need to edit and thin later

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Putting It Together Hydrozoning bull Group plants with like water needs together

according to irrigation zone bull Do not put water needy plants next to low-water

plants bull Research

bull Water Use Classification of Landscape Species (WUCOLS) rating

bull Plant palettes bull Sunset Western

Step 4 Design Plant Placement

Remember Drawing in Scale Accurate proportion using a standard measurement to represent one foot

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale bull Determine the mature size of the plant bull Use the mature size bull Find appropriate circle

on template

bull Example bull Bush is 3rsquo at maturity bull In 14 scale use 34rdquo

diameter circle

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale bull Pencil in the plants for your space bull At 14rdquo scale = 1rsquo- 0rdquo

bull 3rsquo diameter shrub drawn as 34rdquo diameter circle

bull 12rsquo canopy tree drawn as 3rdquo diameter circle

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Anatomy of an Irrigation System

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Pressure Test bull Use meter on last head on valve

bull Range should be between 25 psi and 40 psi

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Pressure Regulation

At the point of connection (POC) At the head At the valve

Sprays Low Pressure

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Donuts formed by poor coverage

Sprays High Pressure

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Misting

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Overhead or Drip

Choose Overhead Spray for bull Large areas of turf replacement ground cover

(ie dymondia Beach Strawberry etc) bull The existing overhead system has good existing

coverage Choose Drip for bull Small oddly shaped planting areas bull Mixing of plants with differing water requirements in

the same valve area

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of Efficient Overhead Spray bull Simple to retrofit existing spray hardware bull Can match precipitation rate of drip bull Simpler to troubleshoot than drip bull May provide better coverage for groundcover

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of Drip Systems bull Drip is the most efficient

irrigation delivery type

bull Reduces weed growth by targeted water application

bull Prevents runoff and erosion

bull Low precipitation rate

bull No trenching means less digging

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of In-Line Drip Emitters

bull Provide consistent precipitation rate throughout line

bull Less prone to clogging and damage than micro spray

bull Easy to install

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Filters

At the head At the valve

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Drip Retrofit Systems bull Replace existing pop-ups with

retrofit such as Rainbird R-1800

bull Use subsurface tubing with emitter valves not micro spray and 14rdquospaghetti lines

bull Cover with mulch

Step 4 Design Irrigation

In-line Drip

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Irrigation Plan bull Create an irrigation plan based on your completed planting

plan and hydrozones bull Select a category of irrigation (rotor drip etchellip) bull Prepare a materials list and fill in spaces on your legend

(components and quantity)

Step 4 Design Irrigation

What is a Controller Program

bull A set of instructions stored in the controller

bull Different irrigation schedules bull Irrigation days ndash how often bull Start times ndash at what time bull Water times ndash how long

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Water Efficient Control Equipment bull Smart Controllers bull Rain and ETo Sensors bull Moisture Sensors

Smart Controllers Moisture Sensors

Rain and ETo Sensors

How much water does your landscape need

hellip It depends

Step 4 Design Irrigation

bull Soil Texture bull Precipitation Rate bull Plant Demand

Irrigation Scheduling Internet BeWaterWisecom

Step 4 Design Irrigation

1 Prepare the site

bull Cut down tall weeds bull Remove woody or invasive plants bull (warm season turf) bull Flag sprinkler heads bull Soak the area with water

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

2 Edging Mounding amp Contouring

bull Make room for the mulch Cut lawn 12 inches away from concrete to 3rdquo below concrete level

bull Create mounds with removed sod by facing turf side down or discard removed sod

bull Grade as needed

Manual ldquoGrubbingrdquo Gas Powered

Sod Cutter

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

3 Ensure Irrigation of Trees and Large plants bull Add bubblers or drip irrigation if needed

In-line drip irrigation can be expanded as tree grows Bubbler Head Drip Irrigation

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

4 Plant Large Plants bull 5 gallon and larger

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

5 Add a weed barrier bull NOT weed cloth (except under rock) bull Newspaper or cardboard bull Overlap by 6-8 inches bull Cover all ground except where

there are plants

Paper amp Cardboard Weed Barrier Do NOT use weed cloth

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Notify your neighbors first

Weed Barrier Newspaper amp Cardboard

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

6 Layer bull 1-2rdquo of compost bull 4-5rdquo of Soil Building Mulch (tree trimmerrsquos chipped etc) bull Pull compost and mulch away from plant crowns and trunks

Timing bull Traditional Allow 3 - 5 months

for composting to complete process then plant

bull Fast Plant before completion by digging through layers

Sheet Mulching

(4rdquo+)

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

bull Rule of thumb for coverage 1 13 Cu Yd covers100 sf 4rdquo depth

Know your Turf Type to Effectively Remove

Turf Type Dormant Season

Active Season

Growth form

Seeds Common Types

Kill Method

Cool Season

Winter

Summer

Small tuffs

Dwarf Tall Fescue (common locally) Perennial Ryegrass Annual Ryegrass Blue Grass

Sheet Mulch

Warm Season

Winter Summer

Creeping Stolons

Bermuda grass Zoysia grass St Augustine Grass Kikuyu grass

Solarization or Chemical Followed by Sheet Mulching

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods bull Herbicides

bull Cannot be killed with Chemicals when dormant bull Spray herbicides when actively growing bull Repeat application

bull Non-toxic herbicide products

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods

bull Complete Sod Removal bull Sod goes to landfill

cannot be recycled

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Contouring for Dry Stream

Step 5 Implementation Contouring

Contouring Landscape Fabric First Cobbles Added

Completed

Step 5 Implementation Sequence

Do It Yourself or Professional Contractor What is right for you bull Tradeoff Cost vs Labor + Time bull Option Be the General Contractor yourself Installation or Repair bull California Landscape Contractors Association (CLCA)

httpwwwclcasandiegoorg bull Certified Irrigation Professional wwwIrrigationorg bull Contractors State License Board (CSLB)

httpwwwcslbcagovConsumers bull YouTube Instructional Videos

Step 6 Maintenance Irrigation

Irrigation Maintenance bull Adjust run time for season

bull 1 Winter bull 2 Fall amp Spring bull 3 Summer

bull Check for leaks and fix leaks promptly bull Flush drip systems and check filters to

reduce clogging bull Adjust sprayheads to prevent

overspray on hardscape

Step 6 Maintenance Plants

Plant Maintenance

bull Amend soil with compost and mulch regularly bull Remove weeds bull Monitor plant health bull Minimize the use of

non- organic chemicals bull Start with a hard spray

of water bull Use insecticidal soap

or other non-toxic pest killer

QUESTIONS

Apply for the WaterSmart Landscape Makeover Series

httplandscapemakeoverwatersmartsdorg Presentation Slides at httpwwwwatersmartsdorgprogramswatersmart-landscape-design-homeowners-workshop

  • Slide Number 1
  • San Diego County Water Authority
  • Slide Number 3
  • Slide Number 4
  • Slide Number 5
  • Slide Number 6
  • Slide Number 7
  • Before
  • After
  • Personal Goals
  • Slide Number 11
  • Why Remove Turf
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • WaterSmart Landscapes
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Design Process Overview
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Implementation Overview
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Slide Number 38
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Water Uptake by Plant Roots
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Slide Number 48
  • Slide Number 49
  • Slide Number 50
  • Slide Number 51
  • Slide Number 52
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Observations
  • Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Find Your Sunset Western Zone
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Plant Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Anatomy of an Irrigation System
  • Slide Number 131
  • Sprays Low Pressure
  • Sprays High Pressure
  • Slide Number 134
  • Slide Number 135
  • Slide Number 136
  • Slide Number 137
  • Slide Number 138
  • Slide Number 139
  • Slide Number 140
  • Slide Number 141
  • Slide Number 142
  • Slide Number 143
  • Slide Number 144
  • Slide Number 145
  • Slide Number 146
  • Slide Number 147
  • Slide Number 148
  • Slide Number 149
  • Slide Number 150
  • Slide Number 151
  • Slide Number 152
  • Slide Number 153
  • Slide Number 154
  • Slide Number 155
  • Slide Number 156
  • Slide Number 157
  • Slide Number 158
  • Slide Number 159
  • Slide Number 160
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Putting It Together Size your plants bull Draw at Mature Size to match Bubble Diagram bull Avoid overplanting bull Allow room to grow bull Understand you may

need to edit and thin later

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Putting It Together Hydrozoning bull Group plants with like water needs together

according to irrigation zone bull Do not put water needy plants next to low-water

plants bull Research

bull Water Use Classification of Landscape Species (WUCOLS) rating

bull Plant palettes bull Sunset Western

Step 4 Design Plant Placement

Remember Drawing in Scale Accurate proportion using a standard measurement to represent one foot

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale bull Determine the mature size of the plant bull Use the mature size bull Find appropriate circle

on template

bull Example bull Bush is 3rsquo at maturity bull In 14 scale use 34rdquo

diameter circle

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale bull Pencil in the plants for your space bull At 14rdquo scale = 1rsquo- 0rdquo

bull 3rsquo diameter shrub drawn as 34rdquo diameter circle

bull 12rsquo canopy tree drawn as 3rdquo diameter circle

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Anatomy of an Irrigation System

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Pressure Test bull Use meter on last head on valve

bull Range should be between 25 psi and 40 psi

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Pressure Regulation

At the point of connection (POC) At the head At the valve

Sprays Low Pressure

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Donuts formed by poor coverage

Sprays High Pressure

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Misting

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Overhead or Drip

Choose Overhead Spray for bull Large areas of turf replacement ground cover

(ie dymondia Beach Strawberry etc) bull The existing overhead system has good existing

coverage Choose Drip for bull Small oddly shaped planting areas bull Mixing of plants with differing water requirements in

the same valve area

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of Efficient Overhead Spray bull Simple to retrofit existing spray hardware bull Can match precipitation rate of drip bull Simpler to troubleshoot than drip bull May provide better coverage for groundcover

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of Drip Systems bull Drip is the most efficient

irrigation delivery type

bull Reduces weed growth by targeted water application

bull Prevents runoff and erosion

bull Low precipitation rate

bull No trenching means less digging

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of In-Line Drip Emitters

bull Provide consistent precipitation rate throughout line

bull Less prone to clogging and damage than micro spray

bull Easy to install

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Filters

At the head At the valve

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Drip Retrofit Systems bull Replace existing pop-ups with

retrofit such as Rainbird R-1800

bull Use subsurface tubing with emitter valves not micro spray and 14rdquospaghetti lines

bull Cover with mulch

Step 4 Design Irrigation

In-line Drip

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Irrigation Plan bull Create an irrigation plan based on your completed planting

plan and hydrozones bull Select a category of irrigation (rotor drip etchellip) bull Prepare a materials list and fill in spaces on your legend

(components and quantity)

Step 4 Design Irrigation

What is a Controller Program

bull A set of instructions stored in the controller

bull Different irrigation schedules bull Irrigation days ndash how often bull Start times ndash at what time bull Water times ndash how long

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Water Efficient Control Equipment bull Smart Controllers bull Rain and ETo Sensors bull Moisture Sensors

Smart Controllers Moisture Sensors

Rain and ETo Sensors

How much water does your landscape need

hellip It depends

Step 4 Design Irrigation

bull Soil Texture bull Precipitation Rate bull Plant Demand

Irrigation Scheduling Internet BeWaterWisecom

Step 4 Design Irrigation

1 Prepare the site

bull Cut down tall weeds bull Remove woody or invasive plants bull (warm season turf) bull Flag sprinkler heads bull Soak the area with water

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

2 Edging Mounding amp Contouring

bull Make room for the mulch Cut lawn 12 inches away from concrete to 3rdquo below concrete level

bull Create mounds with removed sod by facing turf side down or discard removed sod

bull Grade as needed

Manual ldquoGrubbingrdquo Gas Powered

Sod Cutter

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

3 Ensure Irrigation of Trees and Large plants bull Add bubblers or drip irrigation if needed

In-line drip irrigation can be expanded as tree grows Bubbler Head Drip Irrigation

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

4 Plant Large Plants bull 5 gallon and larger

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

5 Add a weed barrier bull NOT weed cloth (except under rock) bull Newspaper or cardboard bull Overlap by 6-8 inches bull Cover all ground except where

there are plants

Paper amp Cardboard Weed Barrier Do NOT use weed cloth

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Notify your neighbors first

Weed Barrier Newspaper amp Cardboard

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

6 Layer bull 1-2rdquo of compost bull 4-5rdquo of Soil Building Mulch (tree trimmerrsquos chipped etc) bull Pull compost and mulch away from plant crowns and trunks

Timing bull Traditional Allow 3 - 5 months

for composting to complete process then plant

bull Fast Plant before completion by digging through layers

Sheet Mulching

(4rdquo+)

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

bull Rule of thumb for coverage 1 13 Cu Yd covers100 sf 4rdquo depth

Know your Turf Type to Effectively Remove

Turf Type Dormant Season

Active Season

Growth form

Seeds Common Types

Kill Method

Cool Season

Winter

Summer

Small tuffs

Dwarf Tall Fescue (common locally) Perennial Ryegrass Annual Ryegrass Blue Grass

Sheet Mulch

Warm Season

Winter Summer

Creeping Stolons

Bermuda grass Zoysia grass St Augustine Grass Kikuyu grass

Solarization or Chemical Followed by Sheet Mulching

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods bull Herbicides

bull Cannot be killed with Chemicals when dormant bull Spray herbicides when actively growing bull Repeat application

bull Non-toxic herbicide products

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods

bull Complete Sod Removal bull Sod goes to landfill

cannot be recycled

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Contouring for Dry Stream

Step 5 Implementation Contouring

Contouring Landscape Fabric First Cobbles Added

Completed

Step 5 Implementation Sequence

Do It Yourself or Professional Contractor What is right for you bull Tradeoff Cost vs Labor + Time bull Option Be the General Contractor yourself Installation or Repair bull California Landscape Contractors Association (CLCA)

httpwwwclcasandiegoorg bull Certified Irrigation Professional wwwIrrigationorg bull Contractors State License Board (CSLB)

httpwwwcslbcagovConsumers bull YouTube Instructional Videos

Step 6 Maintenance Irrigation

Irrigation Maintenance bull Adjust run time for season

bull 1 Winter bull 2 Fall amp Spring bull 3 Summer

bull Check for leaks and fix leaks promptly bull Flush drip systems and check filters to

reduce clogging bull Adjust sprayheads to prevent

overspray on hardscape

Step 6 Maintenance Plants

Plant Maintenance

bull Amend soil with compost and mulch regularly bull Remove weeds bull Monitor plant health bull Minimize the use of

non- organic chemicals bull Start with a hard spray

of water bull Use insecticidal soap

or other non-toxic pest killer

QUESTIONS

Apply for the WaterSmart Landscape Makeover Series

httplandscapemakeoverwatersmartsdorg Presentation Slides at httpwwwwatersmartsdorgprogramswatersmart-landscape-design-homeowners-workshop

  • Slide Number 1
  • San Diego County Water Authority
  • Slide Number 3
  • Slide Number 4
  • Slide Number 5
  • Slide Number 6
  • Slide Number 7
  • Before
  • After
  • Personal Goals
  • Slide Number 11
  • Why Remove Turf
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • WaterSmart Landscapes
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Design Process Overview
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Implementation Overview
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Slide Number 38
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Water Uptake by Plant Roots
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Slide Number 48
  • Slide Number 49
  • Slide Number 50
  • Slide Number 51
  • Slide Number 52
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Observations
  • Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Find Your Sunset Western Zone
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Plant Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Anatomy of an Irrigation System
  • Slide Number 131
  • Sprays Low Pressure
  • Sprays High Pressure
  • Slide Number 134
  • Slide Number 135
  • Slide Number 136
  • Slide Number 137
  • Slide Number 138
  • Slide Number 139
  • Slide Number 140
  • Slide Number 141
  • Slide Number 142
  • Slide Number 143
  • Slide Number 144
  • Slide Number 145
  • Slide Number 146
  • Slide Number 147
  • Slide Number 148
  • Slide Number 149
  • Slide Number 150
  • Slide Number 151
  • Slide Number 152
  • Slide Number 153
  • Slide Number 154
  • Slide Number 155
  • Slide Number 156
  • Slide Number 157
  • Slide Number 158
  • Slide Number 159
  • Slide Number 160
Page 124: WaterSmart Landscape DESIGN FOR HOMEOWNERS · WaterSmart Landscape . DESIGN FOR HOMEOWNERS . Brought to you by the San Diego County Water Authority . ... Case Study 1. After: Approximately

Putting It Together Hydrozoning bull Group plants with like water needs together

according to irrigation zone bull Do not put water needy plants next to low-water

plants bull Research

bull Water Use Classification of Landscape Species (WUCOLS) rating

bull Plant palettes bull Sunset Western

Step 4 Design Plant Placement

Remember Drawing in Scale Accurate proportion using a standard measurement to represent one foot

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale bull Determine the mature size of the plant bull Use the mature size bull Find appropriate circle

on template

bull Example bull Bush is 3rsquo at maturity bull In 14 scale use 34rdquo

diameter circle

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale bull Pencil in the plants for your space bull At 14rdquo scale = 1rsquo- 0rdquo

bull 3rsquo diameter shrub drawn as 34rdquo diameter circle

bull 12rsquo canopy tree drawn as 3rdquo diameter circle

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Anatomy of an Irrigation System

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Pressure Test bull Use meter on last head on valve

bull Range should be between 25 psi and 40 psi

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Pressure Regulation

At the point of connection (POC) At the head At the valve

Sprays Low Pressure

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Donuts formed by poor coverage

Sprays High Pressure

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Misting

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Overhead or Drip

Choose Overhead Spray for bull Large areas of turf replacement ground cover

(ie dymondia Beach Strawberry etc) bull The existing overhead system has good existing

coverage Choose Drip for bull Small oddly shaped planting areas bull Mixing of plants with differing water requirements in

the same valve area

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of Efficient Overhead Spray bull Simple to retrofit existing spray hardware bull Can match precipitation rate of drip bull Simpler to troubleshoot than drip bull May provide better coverage for groundcover

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of Drip Systems bull Drip is the most efficient

irrigation delivery type

bull Reduces weed growth by targeted water application

bull Prevents runoff and erosion

bull Low precipitation rate

bull No trenching means less digging

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of In-Line Drip Emitters

bull Provide consistent precipitation rate throughout line

bull Less prone to clogging and damage than micro spray

bull Easy to install

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Filters

At the head At the valve

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Drip Retrofit Systems bull Replace existing pop-ups with

retrofit such as Rainbird R-1800

bull Use subsurface tubing with emitter valves not micro spray and 14rdquospaghetti lines

bull Cover with mulch

Step 4 Design Irrigation

In-line Drip

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Irrigation Plan bull Create an irrigation plan based on your completed planting

plan and hydrozones bull Select a category of irrigation (rotor drip etchellip) bull Prepare a materials list and fill in spaces on your legend

(components and quantity)

Step 4 Design Irrigation

What is a Controller Program

bull A set of instructions stored in the controller

bull Different irrigation schedules bull Irrigation days ndash how often bull Start times ndash at what time bull Water times ndash how long

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Water Efficient Control Equipment bull Smart Controllers bull Rain and ETo Sensors bull Moisture Sensors

Smart Controllers Moisture Sensors

Rain and ETo Sensors

How much water does your landscape need

hellip It depends

Step 4 Design Irrigation

bull Soil Texture bull Precipitation Rate bull Plant Demand

Irrigation Scheduling Internet BeWaterWisecom

Step 4 Design Irrigation

1 Prepare the site

bull Cut down tall weeds bull Remove woody or invasive plants bull (warm season turf) bull Flag sprinkler heads bull Soak the area with water

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

2 Edging Mounding amp Contouring

bull Make room for the mulch Cut lawn 12 inches away from concrete to 3rdquo below concrete level

bull Create mounds with removed sod by facing turf side down or discard removed sod

bull Grade as needed

Manual ldquoGrubbingrdquo Gas Powered

Sod Cutter

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

3 Ensure Irrigation of Trees and Large plants bull Add bubblers or drip irrigation if needed

In-line drip irrigation can be expanded as tree grows Bubbler Head Drip Irrigation

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

4 Plant Large Plants bull 5 gallon and larger

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

5 Add a weed barrier bull NOT weed cloth (except under rock) bull Newspaper or cardboard bull Overlap by 6-8 inches bull Cover all ground except where

there are plants

Paper amp Cardboard Weed Barrier Do NOT use weed cloth

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Notify your neighbors first

Weed Barrier Newspaper amp Cardboard

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

6 Layer bull 1-2rdquo of compost bull 4-5rdquo of Soil Building Mulch (tree trimmerrsquos chipped etc) bull Pull compost and mulch away from plant crowns and trunks

Timing bull Traditional Allow 3 - 5 months

for composting to complete process then plant

bull Fast Plant before completion by digging through layers

Sheet Mulching

(4rdquo+)

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

bull Rule of thumb for coverage 1 13 Cu Yd covers100 sf 4rdquo depth

Know your Turf Type to Effectively Remove

Turf Type Dormant Season

Active Season

Growth form

Seeds Common Types

Kill Method

Cool Season

Winter

Summer

Small tuffs

Dwarf Tall Fescue (common locally) Perennial Ryegrass Annual Ryegrass Blue Grass

Sheet Mulch

Warm Season

Winter Summer

Creeping Stolons

Bermuda grass Zoysia grass St Augustine Grass Kikuyu grass

Solarization or Chemical Followed by Sheet Mulching

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods bull Herbicides

bull Cannot be killed with Chemicals when dormant bull Spray herbicides when actively growing bull Repeat application

bull Non-toxic herbicide products

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods

bull Complete Sod Removal bull Sod goes to landfill

cannot be recycled

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Contouring for Dry Stream

Step 5 Implementation Contouring

Contouring Landscape Fabric First Cobbles Added

Completed

Step 5 Implementation Sequence

Do It Yourself or Professional Contractor What is right for you bull Tradeoff Cost vs Labor + Time bull Option Be the General Contractor yourself Installation or Repair bull California Landscape Contractors Association (CLCA)

httpwwwclcasandiegoorg bull Certified Irrigation Professional wwwIrrigationorg bull Contractors State License Board (CSLB)

httpwwwcslbcagovConsumers bull YouTube Instructional Videos

Step 6 Maintenance Irrigation

Irrigation Maintenance bull Adjust run time for season

bull 1 Winter bull 2 Fall amp Spring bull 3 Summer

bull Check for leaks and fix leaks promptly bull Flush drip systems and check filters to

reduce clogging bull Adjust sprayheads to prevent

overspray on hardscape

Step 6 Maintenance Plants

Plant Maintenance

bull Amend soil with compost and mulch regularly bull Remove weeds bull Monitor plant health bull Minimize the use of

non- organic chemicals bull Start with a hard spray

of water bull Use insecticidal soap

or other non-toxic pest killer

QUESTIONS

Apply for the WaterSmart Landscape Makeover Series

httplandscapemakeoverwatersmartsdorg Presentation Slides at httpwwwwatersmartsdorgprogramswatersmart-landscape-design-homeowners-workshop

  • Slide Number 1
  • San Diego County Water Authority
  • Slide Number 3
  • Slide Number 4
  • Slide Number 5
  • Slide Number 6
  • Slide Number 7
  • Before
  • After
  • Personal Goals
  • Slide Number 11
  • Why Remove Turf
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • WaterSmart Landscapes
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Design Process Overview
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Implementation Overview
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Slide Number 38
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Water Uptake by Plant Roots
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Slide Number 48
  • Slide Number 49
  • Slide Number 50
  • Slide Number 51
  • Slide Number 52
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Observations
  • Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Find Your Sunset Western Zone
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Plant Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Anatomy of an Irrigation System
  • Slide Number 131
  • Sprays Low Pressure
  • Sprays High Pressure
  • Slide Number 134
  • Slide Number 135
  • Slide Number 136
  • Slide Number 137
  • Slide Number 138
  • Slide Number 139
  • Slide Number 140
  • Slide Number 141
  • Slide Number 142
  • Slide Number 143
  • Slide Number 144
  • Slide Number 145
  • Slide Number 146
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  • Slide Number 148
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Remember Drawing in Scale Accurate proportion using a standard measurement to represent one foot

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale bull Determine the mature size of the plant bull Use the mature size bull Find appropriate circle

on template

bull Example bull Bush is 3rsquo at maturity bull In 14 scale use 34rdquo

diameter circle

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale bull Pencil in the plants for your space bull At 14rdquo scale = 1rsquo- 0rdquo

bull 3rsquo diameter shrub drawn as 34rdquo diameter circle

bull 12rsquo canopy tree drawn as 3rdquo diameter circle

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Anatomy of an Irrigation System

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Pressure Test bull Use meter on last head on valve

bull Range should be between 25 psi and 40 psi

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Pressure Regulation

At the point of connection (POC) At the head At the valve

Sprays Low Pressure

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Donuts formed by poor coverage

Sprays High Pressure

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Misting

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Overhead or Drip

Choose Overhead Spray for bull Large areas of turf replacement ground cover

(ie dymondia Beach Strawberry etc) bull The existing overhead system has good existing

coverage Choose Drip for bull Small oddly shaped planting areas bull Mixing of plants with differing water requirements in

the same valve area

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of Efficient Overhead Spray bull Simple to retrofit existing spray hardware bull Can match precipitation rate of drip bull Simpler to troubleshoot than drip bull May provide better coverage for groundcover

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of Drip Systems bull Drip is the most efficient

irrigation delivery type

bull Reduces weed growth by targeted water application

bull Prevents runoff and erosion

bull Low precipitation rate

bull No trenching means less digging

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of In-Line Drip Emitters

bull Provide consistent precipitation rate throughout line

bull Less prone to clogging and damage than micro spray

bull Easy to install

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Filters

At the head At the valve

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Drip Retrofit Systems bull Replace existing pop-ups with

retrofit such as Rainbird R-1800

bull Use subsurface tubing with emitter valves not micro spray and 14rdquospaghetti lines

bull Cover with mulch

Step 4 Design Irrigation

In-line Drip

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Irrigation Plan bull Create an irrigation plan based on your completed planting

plan and hydrozones bull Select a category of irrigation (rotor drip etchellip) bull Prepare a materials list and fill in spaces on your legend

(components and quantity)

Step 4 Design Irrigation

What is a Controller Program

bull A set of instructions stored in the controller

bull Different irrigation schedules bull Irrigation days ndash how often bull Start times ndash at what time bull Water times ndash how long

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Water Efficient Control Equipment bull Smart Controllers bull Rain and ETo Sensors bull Moisture Sensors

Smart Controllers Moisture Sensors

Rain and ETo Sensors

How much water does your landscape need

hellip It depends

Step 4 Design Irrigation

bull Soil Texture bull Precipitation Rate bull Plant Demand

Irrigation Scheduling Internet BeWaterWisecom

Step 4 Design Irrigation

1 Prepare the site

bull Cut down tall weeds bull Remove woody or invasive plants bull (warm season turf) bull Flag sprinkler heads bull Soak the area with water

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

2 Edging Mounding amp Contouring

bull Make room for the mulch Cut lawn 12 inches away from concrete to 3rdquo below concrete level

bull Create mounds with removed sod by facing turf side down or discard removed sod

bull Grade as needed

Manual ldquoGrubbingrdquo Gas Powered

Sod Cutter

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

3 Ensure Irrigation of Trees and Large plants bull Add bubblers or drip irrigation if needed

In-line drip irrigation can be expanded as tree grows Bubbler Head Drip Irrigation

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

4 Plant Large Plants bull 5 gallon and larger

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

5 Add a weed barrier bull NOT weed cloth (except under rock) bull Newspaper or cardboard bull Overlap by 6-8 inches bull Cover all ground except where

there are plants

Paper amp Cardboard Weed Barrier Do NOT use weed cloth

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Notify your neighbors first

Weed Barrier Newspaper amp Cardboard

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

6 Layer bull 1-2rdquo of compost bull 4-5rdquo of Soil Building Mulch (tree trimmerrsquos chipped etc) bull Pull compost and mulch away from plant crowns and trunks

Timing bull Traditional Allow 3 - 5 months

for composting to complete process then plant

bull Fast Plant before completion by digging through layers

Sheet Mulching

(4rdquo+)

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

bull Rule of thumb for coverage 1 13 Cu Yd covers100 sf 4rdquo depth

Know your Turf Type to Effectively Remove

Turf Type Dormant Season

Active Season

Growth form

Seeds Common Types

Kill Method

Cool Season

Winter

Summer

Small tuffs

Dwarf Tall Fescue (common locally) Perennial Ryegrass Annual Ryegrass Blue Grass

Sheet Mulch

Warm Season

Winter Summer

Creeping Stolons

Bermuda grass Zoysia grass St Augustine Grass Kikuyu grass

Solarization or Chemical Followed by Sheet Mulching

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods bull Herbicides

bull Cannot be killed with Chemicals when dormant bull Spray herbicides when actively growing bull Repeat application

bull Non-toxic herbicide products

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods

bull Complete Sod Removal bull Sod goes to landfill

cannot be recycled

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Contouring for Dry Stream

Step 5 Implementation Contouring

Contouring Landscape Fabric First Cobbles Added

Completed

Step 5 Implementation Sequence

Do It Yourself or Professional Contractor What is right for you bull Tradeoff Cost vs Labor + Time bull Option Be the General Contractor yourself Installation or Repair bull California Landscape Contractors Association (CLCA)

httpwwwclcasandiegoorg bull Certified Irrigation Professional wwwIrrigationorg bull Contractors State License Board (CSLB)

httpwwwcslbcagovConsumers bull YouTube Instructional Videos

Step 6 Maintenance Irrigation

Irrigation Maintenance bull Adjust run time for season

bull 1 Winter bull 2 Fall amp Spring bull 3 Summer

bull Check for leaks and fix leaks promptly bull Flush drip systems and check filters to

reduce clogging bull Adjust sprayheads to prevent

overspray on hardscape

Step 6 Maintenance Plants

Plant Maintenance

bull Amend soil with compost and mulch regularly bull Remove weeds bull Monitor plant health bull Minimize the use of

non- organic chemicals bull Start with a hard spray

of water bull Use insecticidal soap

or other non-toxic pest killer

QUESTIONS

Apply for the WaterSmart Landscape Makeover Series

httplandscapemakeoverwatersmartsdorg Presentation Slides at httpwwwwatersmartsdorgprogramswatersmart-landscape-design-homeowners-workshop

  • Slide Number 1
  • San Diego County Water Authority
  • Slide Number 3
  • Slide Number 4
  • Slide Number 5
  • Slide Number 6
  • Slide Number 7
  • Before
  • After
  • Personal Goals
  • Slide Number 11
  • Why Remove Turf
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • WaterSmart Landscapes
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Design Process Overview
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Implementation Overview
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Slide Number 38
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Water Uptake by Plant Roots
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Slide Number 48
  • Slide Number 49
  • Slide Number 50
  • Slide Number 51
  • Slide Number 52
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Observations
  • Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Find Your Sunset Western Zone
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Plant Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Anatomy of an Irrigation System
  • Slide Number 131
  • Sprays Low Pressure
  • Sprays High Pressure
  • Slide Number 134
  • Slide Number 135
  • Slide Number 136
  • Slide Number 137
  • Slide Number 138
  • Slide Number 139
  • Slide Number 140
  • Slide Number 141
  • Slide Number 142
  • Slide Number 143
  • Slide Number 144
  • Slide Number 145
  • Slide Number 146
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  • Slide Number 148
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  • Slide Number 160
Page 126: WaterSmart Landscape DESIGN FOR HOMEOWNERS · WaterSmart Landscape . DESIGN FOR HOMEOWNERS . Brought to you by the San Diego County Water Authority . ... Case Study 1. After: Approximately

Drawing Plants in Scale bull Determine the mature size of the plant bull Use the mature size bull Find appropriate circle

on template

bull Example bull Bush is 3rsquo at maturity bull In 14 scale use 34rdquo

diameter circle

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale bull Pencil in the plants for your space bull At 14rdquo scale = 1rsquo- 0rdquo

bull 3rsquo diameter shrub drawn as 34rdquo diameter circle

bull 12rsquo canopy tree drawn as 3rdquo diameter circle

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Anatomy of an Irrigation System

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Pressure Test bull Use meter on last head on valve

bull Range should be between 25 psi and 40 psi

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Pressure Regulation

At the point of connection (POC) At the head At the valve

Sprays Low Pressure

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Donuts formed by poor coverage

Sprays High Pressure

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Misting

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Overhead or Drip

Choose Overhead Spray for bull Large areas of turf replacement ground cover

(ie dymondia Beach Strawberry etc) bull The existing overhead system has good existing

coverage Choose Drip for bull Small oddly shaped planting areas bull Mixing of plants with differing water requirements in

the same valve area

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of Efficient Overhead Spray bull Simple to retrofit existing spray hardware bull Can match precipitation rate of drip bull Simpler to troubleshoot than drip bull May provide better coverage for groundcover

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of Drip Systems bull Drip is the most efficient

irrigation delivery type

bull Reduces weed growth by targeted water application

bull Prevents runoff and erosion

bull Low precipitation rate

bull No trenching means less digging

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of In-Line Drip Emitters

bull Provide consistent precipitation rate throughout line

bull Less prone to clogging and damage than micro spray

bull Easy to install

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Filters

At the head At the valve

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Drip Retrofit Systems bull Replace existing pop-ups with

retrofit such as Rainbird R-1800

bull Use subsurface tubing with emitter valves not micro spray and 14rdquospaghetti lines

bull Cover with mulch

Step 4 Design Irrigation

In-line Drip

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Irrigation Plan bull Create an irrigation plan based on your completed planting

plan and hydrozones bull Select a category of irrigation (rotor drip etchellip) bull Prepare a materials list and fill in spaces on your legend

(components and quantity)

Step 4 Design Irrigation

What is a Controller Program

bull A set of instructions stored in the controller

bull Different irrigation schedules bull Irrigation days ndash how often bull Start times ndash at what time bull Water times ndash how long

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Water Efficient Control Equipment bull Smart Controllers bull Rain and ETo Sensors bull Moisture Sensors

Smart Controllers Moisture Sensors

Rain and ETo Sensors

How much water does your landscape need

hellip It depends

Step 4 Design Irrigation

bull Soil Texture bull Precipitation Rate bull Plant Demand

Irrigation Scheduling Internet BeWaterWisecom

Step 4 Design Irrigation

1 Prepare the site

bull Cut down tall weeds bull Remove woody or invasive plants bull (warm season turf) bull Flag sprinkler heads bull Soak the area with water

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

2 Edging Mounding amp Contouring

bull Make room for the mulch Cut lawn 12 inches away from concrete to 3rdquo below concrete level

bull Create mounds with removed sod by facing turf side down or discard removed sod

bull Grade as needed

Manual ldquoGrubbingrdquo Gas Powered

Sod Cutter

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

3 Ensure Irrigation of Trees and Large plants bull Add bubblers or drip irrigation if needed

In-line drip irrigation can be expanded as tree grows Bubbler Head Drip Irrigation

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

4 Plant Large Plants bull 5 gallon and larger

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

5 Add a weed barrier bull NOT weed cloth (except under rock) bull Newspaper or cardboard bull Overlap by 6-8 inches bull Cover all ground except where

there are plants

Paper amp Cardboard Weed Barrier Do NOT use weed cloth

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Notify your neighbors first

Weed Barrier Newspaper amp Cardboard

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

6 Layer bull 1-2rdquo of compost bull 4-5rdquo of Soil Building Mulch (tree trimmerrsquos chipped etc) bull Pull compost and mulch away from plant crowns and trunks

Timing bull Traditional Allow 3 - 5 months

for composting to complete process then plant

bull Fast Plant before completion by digging through layers

Sheet Mulching

(4rdquo+)

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

bull Rule of thumb for coverage 1 13 Cu Yd covers100 sf 4rdquo depth

Know your Turf Type to Effectively Remove

Turf Type Dormant Season

Active Season

Growth form

Seeds Common Types

Kill Method

Cool Season

Winter

Summer

Small tuffs

Dwarf Tall Fescue (common locally) Perennial Ryegrass Annual Ryegrass Blue Grass

Sheet Mulch

Warm Season

Winter Summer

Creeping Stolons

Bermuda grass Zoysia grass St Augustine Grass Kikuyu grass

Solarization or Chemical Followed by Sheet Mulching

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods bull Herbicides

bull Cannot be killed with Chemicals when dormant bull Spray herbicides when actively growing bull Repeat application

bull Non-toxic herbicide products

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods

bull Complete Sod Removal bull Sod goes to landfill

cannot be recycled

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Contouring for Dry Stream

Step 5 Implementation Contouring

Contouring Landscape Fabric First Cobbles Added

Completed

Step 5 Implementation Sequence

Do It Yourself or Professional Contractor What is right for you bull Tradeoff Cost vs Labor + Time bull Option Be the General Contractor yourself Installation or Repair bull California Landscape Contractors Association (CLCA)

httpwwwclcasandiegoorg bull Certified Irrigation Professional wwwIrrigationorg bull Contractors State License Board (CSLB)

httpwwwcslbcagovConsumers bull YouTube Instructional Videos

Step 6 Maintenance Irrigation

Irrigation Maintenance bull Adjust run time for season

bull 1 Winter bull 2 Fall amp Spring bull 3 Summer

bull Check for leaks and fix leaks promptly bull Flush drip systems and check filters to

reduce clogging bull Adjust sprayheads to prevent

overspray on hardscape

Step 6 Maintenance Plants

Plant Maintenance

bull Amend soil with compost and mulch regularly bull Remove weeds bull Monitor plant health bull Minimize the use of

non- organic chemicals bull Start with a hard spray

of water bull Use insecticidal soap

or other non-toxic pest killer

QUESTIONS

Apply for the WaterSmart Landscape Makeover Series

httplandscapemakeoverwatersmartsdorg Presentation Slides at httpwwwwatersmartsdorgprogramswatersmart-landscape-design-homeowners-workshop

  • Slide Number 1
  • San Diego County Water Authority
  • Slide Number 3
  • Slide Number 4
  • Slide Number 5
  • Slide Number 6
  • Slide Number 7
  • Before
  • After
  • Personal Goals
  • Slide Number 11
  • Why Remove Turf
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • WaterSmart Landscapes
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Design Process Overview
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Implementation Overview
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Slide Number 38
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Water Uptake by Plant Roots
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Slide Number 48
  • Slide Number 49
  • Slide Number 50
  • Slide Number 51
  • Slide Number 52
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Observations
  • Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Find Your Sunset Western Zone
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Plant Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Anatomy of an Irrigation System
  • Slide Number 131
  • Sprays Low Pressure
  • Sprays High Pressure
  • Slide Number 134
  • Slide Number 135
  • Slide Number 136
  • Slide Number 137
  • Slide Number 138
  • Slide Number 139
  • Slide Number 140
  • Slide Number 141
  • Slide Number 142
  • Slide Number 143
  • Slide Number 144
  • Slide Number 145
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  • Slide Number 156
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Drawing Plants in Scale bull Pencil in the plants for your space bull At 14rdquo scale = 1rsquo- 0rdquo

bull 3rsquo diameter shrub drawn as 34rdquo diameter circle

bull 12rsquo canopy tree drawn as 3rdquo diameter circle

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Anatomy of an Irrigation System

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Pressure Test bull Use meter on last head on valve

bull Range should be between 25 psi and 40 psi

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Pressure Regulation

At the point of connection (POC) At the head At the valve

Sprays Low Pressure

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Donuts formed by poor coverage

Sprays High Pressure

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Misting

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Overhead or Drip

Choose Overhead Spray for bull Large areas of turf replacement ground cover

(ie dymondia Beach Strawberry etc) bull The existing overhead system has good existing

coverage Choose Drip for bull Small oddly shaped planting areas bull Mixing of plants with differing water requirements in

the same valve area

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of Efficient Overhead Spray bull Simple to retrofit existing spray hardware bull Can match precipitation rate of drip bull Simpler to troubleshoot than drip bull May provide better coverage for groundcover

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of Drip Systems bull Drip is the most efficient

irrigation delivery type

bull Reduces weed growth by targeted water application

bull Prevents runoff and erosion

bull Low precipitation rate

bull No trenching means less digging

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of In-Line Drip Emitters

bull Provide consistent precipitation rate throughout line

bull Less prone to clogging and damage than micro spray

bull Easy to install

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Filters

At the head At the valve

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Drip Retrofit Systems bull Replace existing pop-ups with

retrofit such as Rainbird R-1800

bull Use subsurface tubing with emitter valves not micro spray and 14rdquospaghetti lines

bull Cover with mulch

Step 4 Design Irrigation

In-line Drip

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Irrigation Plan bull Create an irrigation plan based on your completed planting

plan and hydrozones bull Select a category of irrigation (rotor drip etchellip) bull Prepare a materials list and fill in spaces on your legend

(components and quantity)

Step 4 Design Irrigation

What is a Controller Program

bull A set of instructions stored in the controller

bull Different irrigation schedules bull Irrigation days ndash how often bull Start times ndash at what time bull Water times ndash how long

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Water Efficient Control Equipment bull Smart Controllers bull Rain and ETo Sensors bull Moisture Sensors

Smart Controllers Moisture Sensors

Rain and ETo Sensors

How much water does your landscape need

hellip It depends

Step 4 Design Irrigation

bull Soil Texture bull Precipitation Rate bull Plant Demand

Irrigation Scheduling Internet BeWaterWisecom

Step 4 Design Irrigation

1 Prepare the site

bull Cut down tall weeds bull Remove woody or invasive plants bull (warm season turf) bull Flag sprinkler heads bull Soak the area with water

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

2 Edging Mounding amp Contouring

bull Make room for the mulch Cut lawn 12 inches away from concrete to 3rdquo below concrete level

bull Create mounds with removed sod by facing turf side down or discard removed sod

bull Grade as needed

Manual ldquoGrubbingrdquo Gas Powered

Sod Cutter

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

3 Ensure Irrigation of Trees and Large plants bull Add bubblers or drip irrigation if needed

In-line drip irrigation can be expanded as tree grows Bubbler Head Drip Irrigation

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

4 Plant Large Plants bull 5 gallon and larger

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

5 Add a weed barrier bull NOT weed cloth (except under rock) bull Newspaper or cardboard bull Overlap by 6-8 inches bull Cover all ground except where

there are plants

Paper amp Cardboard Weed Barrier Do NOT use weed cloth

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Notify your neighbors first

Weed Barrier Newspaper amp Cardboard

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

6 Layer bull 1-2rdquo of compost bull 4-5rdquo of Soil Building Mulch (tree trimmerrsquos chipped etc) bull Pull compost and mulch away from plant crowns and trunks

Timing bull Traditional Allow 3 - 5 months

for composting to complete process then plant

bull Fast Plant before completion by digging through layers

Sheet Mulching

(4rdquo+)

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

bull Rule of thumb for coverage 1 13 Cu Yd covers100 sf 4rdquo depth

Know your Turf Type to Effectively Remove

Turf Type Dormant Season

Active Season

Growth form

Seeds Common Types

Kill Method

Cool Season

Winter

Summer

Small tuffs

Dwarf Tall Fescue (common locally) Perennial Ryegrass Annual Ryegrass Blue Grass

Sheet Mulch

Warm Season

Winter Summer

Creeping Stolons

Bermuda grass Zoysia grass St Augustine Grass Kikuyu grass

Solarization or Chemical Followed by Sheet Mulching

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods bull Herbicides

bull Cannot be killed with Chemicals when dormant bull Spray herbicides when actively growing bull Repeat application

bull Non-toxic herbicide products

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods

bull Complete Sod Removal bull Sod goes to landfill

cannot be recycled

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Contouring for Dry Stream

Step 5 Implementation Contouring

Contouring Landscape Fabric First Cobbles Added

Completed

Step 5 Implementation Sequence

Do It Yourself or Professional Contractor What is right for you bull Tradeoff Cost vs Labor + Time bull Option Be the General Contractor yourself Installation or Repair bull California Landscape Contractors Association (CLCA)

httpwwwclcasandiegoorg bull Certified Irrigation Professional wwwIrrigationorg bull Contractors State License Board (CSLB)

httpwwwcslbcagovConsumers bull YouTube Instructional Videos

Step 6 Maintenance Irrigation

Irrigation Maintenance bull Adjust run time for season

bull 1 Winter bull 2 Fall amp Spring bull 3 Summer

bull Check for leaks and fix leaks promptly bull Flush drip systems and check filters to

reduce clogging bull Adjust sprayheads to prevent

overspray on hardscape

Step 6 Maintenance Plants

Plant Maintenance

bull Amend soil with compost and mulch regularly bull Remove weeds bull Monitor plant health bull Minimize the use of

non- organic chemicals bull Start with a hard spray

of water bull Use insecticidal soap

or other non-toxic pest killer

QUESTIONS

Apply for the WaterSmart Landscape Makeover Series

httplandscapemakeoverwatersmartsdorg Presentation Slides at httpwwwwatersmartsdorgprogramswatersmart-landscape-design-homeowners-workshop

  • Slide Number 1
  • San Diego County Water Authority
  • Slide Number 3
  • Slide Number 4
  • Slide Number 5
  • Slide Number 6
  • Slide Number 7
  • Before
  • After
  • Personal Goals
  • Slide Number 11
  • Why Remove Turf
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • WaterSmart Landscapes
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Design Process Overview
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Implementation Overview
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Slide Number 38
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Water Uptake by Plant Roots
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Slide Number 48
  • Slide Number 49
  • Slide Number 50
  • Slide Number 51
  • Slide Number 52
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Observations
  • Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Find Your Sunset Western Zone
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Plant Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Anatomy of an Irrigation System
  • Slide Number 131
  • Sprays Low Pressure
  • Sprays High Pressure
  • Slide Number 134
  • Slide Number 135
  • Slide Number 136
  • Slide Number 137
  • Slide Number 138
  • Slide Number 139
  • Slide Number 140
  • Slide Number 141
  • Slide Number 142
  • Slide Number 143
  • Slide Number 144
  • Slide Number 145
  • Slide Number 146
  • Slide Number 147
  • Slide Number 148
  • Slide Number 149
  • Slide Number 150
  • Slide Number 151
  • Slide Number 152
  • Slide Number 153
  • Slide Number 154
  • Slide Number 155
  • Slide Number 156
  • Slide Number 157
  • Slide Number 158
  • Slide Number 159
  • Slide Number 160
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Drawing Plants in Scale

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Drawing Plants in Scale

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Anatomy of an Irrigation System

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Pressure Test bull Use meter on last head on valve

bull Range should be between 25 psi and 40 psi

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Pressure Regulation

At the point of connection (POC) At the head At the valve

Sprays Low Pressure

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Donuts formed by poor coverage

Sprays High Pressure

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Misting

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Overhead or Drip

Choose Overhead Spray for bull Large areas of turf replacement ground cover

(ie dymondia Beach Strawberry etc) bull The existing overhead system has good existing

coverage Choose Drip for bull Small oddly shaped planting areas bull Mixing of plants with differing water requirements in

the same valve area

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of Efficient Overhead Spray bull Simple to retrofit existing spray hardware bull Can match precipitation rate of drip bull Simpler to troubleshoot than drip bull May provide better coverage for groundcover

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of Drip Systems bull Drip is the most efficient

irrigation delivery type

bull Reduces weed growth by targeted water application

bull Prevents runoff and erosion

bull Low precipitation rate

bull No trenching means less digging

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of In-Line Drip Emitters

bull Provide consistent precipitation rate throughout line

bull Less prone to clogging and damage than micro spray

bull Easy to install

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Filters

At the head At the valve

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Drip Retrofit Systems bull Replace existing pop-ups with

retrofit such as Rainbird R-1800

bull Use subsurface tubing with emitter valves not micro spray and 14rdquospaghetti lines

bull Cover with mulch

Step 4 Design Irrigation

In-line Drip

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Irrigation Plan bull Create an irrigation plan based on your completed planting

plan and hydrozones bull Select a category of irrigation (rotor drip etchellip) bull Prepare a materials list and fill in spaces on your legend

(components and quantity)

Step 4 Design Irrigation

What is a Controller Program

bull A set of instructions stored in the controller

bull Different irrigation schedules bull Irrigation days ndash how often bull Start times ndash at what time bull Water times ndash how long

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Water Efficient Control Equipment bull Smart Controllers bull Rain and ETo Sensors bull Moisture Sensors

Smart Controllers Moisture Sensors

Rain and ETo Sensors

How much water does your landscape need

hellip It depends

Step 4 Design Irrigation

bull Soil Texture bull Precipitation Rate bull Plant Demand

Irrigation Scheduling Internet BeWaterWisecom

Step 4 Design Irrigation

1 Prepare the site

bull Cut down tall weeds bull Remove woody or invasive plants bull (warm season turf) bull Flag sprinkler heads bull Soak the area with water

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

2 Edging Mounding amp Contouring

bull Make room for the mulch Cut lawn 12 inches away from concrete to 3rdquo below concrete level

bull Create mounds with removed sod by facing turf side down or discard removed sod

bull Grade as needed

Manual ldquoGrubbingrdquo Gas Powered

Sod Cutter

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

3 Ensure Irrigation of Trees and Large plants bull Add bubblers or drip irrigation if needed

In-line drip irrigation can be expanded as tree grows Bubbler Head Drip Irrigation

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

4 Plant Large Plants bull 5 gallon and larger

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

5 Add a weed barrier bull NOT weed cloth (except under rock) bull Newspaper or cardboard bull Overlap by 6-8 inches bull Cover all ground except where

there are plants

Paper amp Cardboard Weed Barrier Do NOT use weed cloth

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Notify your neighbors first

Weed Barrier Newspaper amp Cardboard

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

6 Layer bull 1-2rdquo of compost bull 4-5rdquo of Soil Building Mulch (tree trimmerrsquos chipped etc) bull Pull compost and mulch away from plant crowns and trunks

Timing bull Traditional Allow 3 - 5 months

for composting to complete process then plant

bull Fast Plant before completion by digging through layers

Sheet Mulching

(4rdquo+)

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

bull Rule of thumb for coverage 1 13 Cu Yd covers100 sf 4rdquo depth

Know your Turf Type to Effectively Remove

Turf Type Dormant Season

Active Season

Growth form

Seeds Common Types

Kill Method

Cool Season

Winter

Summer

Small tuffs

Dwarf Tall Fescue (common locally) Perennial Ryegrass Annual Ryegrass Blue Grass

Sheet Mulch

Warm Season

Winter Summer

Creeping Stolons

Bermuda grass Zoysia grass St Augustine Grass Kikuyu grass

Solarization or Chemical Followed by Sheet Mulching

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods bull Herbicides

bull Cannot be killed with Chemicals when dormant bull Spray herbicides when actively growing bull Repeat application

bull Non-toxic herbicide products

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods

bull Complete Sod Removal bull Sod goes to landfill

cannot be recycled

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Contouring for Dry Stream

Step 5 Implementation Contouring

Contouring Landscape Fabric First Cobbles Added

Completed

Step 5 Implementation Sequence

Do It Yourself or Professional Contractor What is right for you bull Tradeoff Cost vs Labor + Time bull Option Be the General Contractor yourself Installation or Repair bull California Landscape Contractors Association (CLCA)

httpwwwclcasandiegoorg bull Certified Irrigation Professional wwwIrrigationorg bull Contractors State License Board (CSLB)

httpwwwcslbcagovConsumers bull YouTube Instructional Videos

Step 6 Maintenance Irrigation

Irrigation Maintenance bull Adjust run time for season

bull 1 Winter bull 2 Fall amp Spring bull 3 Summer

bull Check for leaks and fix leaks promptly bull Flush drip systems and check filters to

reduce clogging bull Adjust sprayheads to prevent

overspray on hardscape

Step 6 Maintenance Plants

Plant Maintenance

bull Amend soil with compost and mulch regularly bull Remove weeds bull Monitor plant health bull Minimize the use of

non- organic chemicals bull Start with a hard spray

of water bull Use insecticidal soap

or other non-toxic pest killer

QUESTIONS

Apply for the WaterSmart Landscape Makeover Series

httplandscapemakeoverwatersmartsdorg Presentation Slides at httpwwwwatersmartsdorgprogramswatersmart-landscape-design-homeowners-workshop

  • Slide Number 1
  • San Diego County Water Authority
  • Slide Number 3
  • Slide Number 4
  • Slide Number 5
  • Slide Number 6
  • Slide Number 7
  • Before
  • After
  • Personal Goals
  • Slide Number 11
  • Why Remove Turf
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • WaterSmart Landscapes
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Design Process Overview
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Implementation Overview
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Slide Number 38
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Water Uptake by Plant Roots
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Slide Number 48
  • Slide Number 49
  • Slide Number 50
  • Slide Number 51
  • Slide Number 52
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Observations
  • Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Find Your Sunset Western Zone
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Plant Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Anatomy of an Irrigation System
  • Slide Number 131
  • Sprays Low Pressure
  • Sprays High Pressure
  • Slide Number 134
  • Slide Number 135
  • Slide Number 136
  • Slide Number 137
  • Slide Number 138
  • Slide Number 139
  • Slide Number 140
  • Slide Number 141
  • Slide Number 142
  • Slide Number 143
  • Slide Number 144
  • Slide Number 145
  • Slide Number 146
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Drawing Plants in Scale

Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement

Anatomy of an Irrigation System

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Pressure Test bull Use meter on last head on valve

bull Range should be between 25 psi and 40 psi

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Pressure Regulation

At the point of connection (POC) At the head At the valve

Sprays Low Pressure

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Donuts formed by poor coverage

Sprays High Pressure

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Misting

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Overhead or Drip

Choose Overhead Spray for bull Large areas of turf replacement ground cover

(ie dymondia Beach Strawberry etc) bull The existing overhead system has good existing

coverage Choose Drip for bull Small oddly shaped planting areas bull Mixing of plants with differing water requirements in

the same valve area

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of Efficient Overhead Spray bull Simple to retrofit existing spray hardware bull Can match precipitation rate of drip bull Simpler to troubleshoot than drip bull May provide better coverage for groundcover

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of Drip Systems bull Drip is the most efficient

irrigation delivery type

bull Reduces weed growth by targeted water application

bull Prevents runoff and erosion

bull Low precipitation rate

bull No trenching means less digging

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of In-Line Drip Emitters

bull Provide consistent precipitation rate throughout line

bull Less prone to clogging and damage than micro spray

bull Easy to install

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Filters

At the head At the valve

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Drip Retrofit Systems bull Replace existing pop-ups with

retrofit such as Rainbird R-1800

bull Use subsurface tubing with emitter valves not micro spray and 14rdquospaghetti lines

bull Cover with mulch

Step 4 Design Irrigation

In-line Drip

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Irrigation Plan bull Create an irrigation plan based on your completed planting

plan and hydrozones bull Select a category of irrigation (rotor drip etchellip) bull Prepare a materials list and fill in spaces on your legend

(components and quantity)

Step 4 Design Irrigation

What is a Controller Program

bull A set of instructions stored in the controller

bull Different irrigation schedules bull Irrigation days ndash how often bull Start times ndash at what time bull Water times ndash how long

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Water Efficient Control Equipment bull Smart Controllers bull Rain and ETo Sensors bull Moisture Sensors

Smart Controllers Moisture Sensors

Rain and ETo Sensors

How much water does your landscape need

hellip It depends

Step 4 Design Irrigation

bull Soil Texture bull Precipitation Rate bull Plant Demand

Irrigation Scheduling Internet BeWaterWisecom

Step 4 Design Irrigation

1 Prepare the site

bull Cut down tall weeds bull Remove woody or invasive plants bull (warm season turf) bull Flag sprinkler heads bull Soak the area with water

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

2 Edging Mounding amp Contouring

bull Make room for the mulch Cut lawn 12 inches away from concrete to 3rdquo below concrete level

bull Create mounds with removed sod by facing turf side down or discard removed sod

bull Grade as needed

Manual ldquoGrubbingrdquo Gas Powered

Sod Cutter

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

3 Ensure Irrigation of Trees and Large plants bull Add bubblers or drip irrigation if needed

In-line drip irrigation can be expanded as tree grows Bubbler Head Drip Irrigation

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

4 Plant Large Plants bull 5 gallon and larger

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

5 Add a weed barrier bull NOT weed cloth (except under rock) bull Newspaper or cardboard bull Overlap by 6-8 inches bull Cover all ground except where

there are plants

Paper amp Cardboard Weed Barrier Do NOT use weed cloth

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Notify your neighbors first

Weed Barrier Newspaper amp Cardboard

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

6 Layer bull 1-2rdquo of compost bull 4-5rdquo of Soil Building Mulch (tree trimmerrsquos chipped etc) bull Pull compost and mulch away from plant crowns and trunks

Timing bull Traditional Allow 3 - 5 months

for composting to complete process then plant

bull Fast Plant before completion by digging through layers

Sheet Mulching

(4rdquo+)

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

bull Rule of thumb for coverage 1 13 Cu Yd covers100 sf 4rdquo depth

Know your Turf Type to Effectively Remove

Turf Type Dormant Season

Active Season

Growth form

Seeds Common Types

Kill Method

Cool Season

Winter

Summer

Small tuffs

Dwarf Tall Fescue (common locally) Perennial Ryegrass Annual Ryegrass Blue Grass

Sheet Mulch

Warm Season

Winter Summer

Creeping Stolons

Bermuda grass Zoysia grass St Augustine Grass Kikuyu grass

Solarization or Chemical Followed by Sheet Mulching

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods bull Herbicides

bull Cannot be killed with Chemicals when dormant bull Spray herbicides when actively growing bull Repeat application

bull Non-toxic herbicide products

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods

bull Complete Sod Removal bull Sod goes to landfill

cannot be recycled

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Contouring for Dry Stream

Step 5 Implementation Contouring

Contouring Landscape Fabric First Cobbles Added

Completed

Step 5 Implementation Sequence

Do It Yourself or Professional Contractor What is right for you bull Tradeoff Cost vs Labor + Time bull Option Be the General Contractor yourself Installation or Repair bull California Landscape Contractors Association (CLCA)

httpwwwclcasandiegoorg bull Certified Irrigation Professional wwwIrrigationorg bull Contractors State License Board (CSLB)

httpwwwcslbcagovConsumers bull YouTube Instructional Videos

Step 6 Maintenance Irrigation

Irrigation Maintenance bull Adjust run time for season

bull 1 Winter bull 2 Fall amp Spring bull 3 Summer

bull Check for leaks and fix leaks promptly bull Flush drip systems and check filters to

reduce clogging bull Adjust sprayheads to prevent

overspray on hardscape

Step 6 Maintenance Plants

Plant Maintenance

bull Amend soil with compost and mulch regularly bull Remove weeds bull Monitor plant health bull Minimize the use of

non- organic chemicals bull Start with a hard spray

of water bull Use insecticidal soap

or other non-toxic pest killer

QUESTIONS

Apply for the WaterSmart Landscape Makeover Series

httplandscapemakeoverwatersmartsdorg Presentation Slides at httpwwwwatersmartsdorgprogramswatersmart-landscape-design-homeowners-workshop

  • Slide Number 1
  • San Diego County Water Authority
  • Slide Number 3
  • Slide Number 4
  • Slide Number 5
  • Slide Number 6
  • Slide Number 7
  • Before
  • After
  • Personal Goals
  • Slide Number 11
  • Why Remove Turf
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • WaterSmart Landscapes
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Design Process Overview
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Implementation Overview
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Slide Number 38
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Water Uptake by Plant Roots
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Slide Number 48
  • Slide Number 49
  • Slide Number 50
  • Slide Number 51
  • Slide Number 52
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Observations
  • Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
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  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
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  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
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  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Find Your Sunset Western Zone
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Plant Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Anatomy of an Irrigation System
  • Slide Number 131
  • Sprays Low Pressure
  • Sprays High Pressure
  • Slide Number 134
  • Slide Number 135
  • Slide Number 136
  • Slide Number 137
  • Slide Number 138
  • Slide Number 139
  • Slide Number 140
  • Slide Number 141
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Anatomy of an Irrigation System

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Pressure Test bull Use meter on last head on valve

bull Range should be between 25 psi and 40 psi

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Pressure Regulation

At the point of connection (POC) At the head At the valve

Sprays Low Pressure

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Donuts formed by poor coverage

Sprays High Pressure

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Misting

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Overhead or Drip

Choose Overhead Spray for bull Large areas of turf replacement ground cover

(ie dymondia Beach Strawberry etc) bull The existing overhead system has good existing

coverage Choose Drip for bull Small oddly shaped planting areas bull Mixing of plants with differing water requirements in

the same valve area

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of Efficient Overhead Spray bull Simple to retrofit existing spray hardware bull Can match precipitation rate of drip bull Simpler to troubleshoot than drip bull May provide better coverage for groundcover

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of Drip Systems bull Drip is the most efficient

irrigation delivery type

bull Reduces weed growth by targeted water application

bull Prevents runoff and erosion

bull Low precipitation rate

bull No trenching means less digging

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of In-Line Drip Emitters

bull Provide consistent precipitation rate throughout line

bull Less prone to clogging and damage than micro spray

bull Easy to install

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Filters

At the head At the valve

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Drip Retrofit Systems bull Replace existing pop-ups with

retrofit such as Rainbird R-1800

bull Use subsurface tubing with emitter valves not micro spray and 14rdquospaghetti lines

bull Cover with mulch

Step 4 Design Irrigation

In-line Drip

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Irrigation Plan bull Create an irrigation plan based on your completed planting

plan and hydrozones bull Select a category of irrigation (rotor drip etchellip) bull Prepare a materials list and fill in spaces on your legend

(components and quantity)

Step 4 Design Irrigation

What is a Controller Program

bull A set of instructions stored in the controller

bull Different irrigation schedules bull Irrigation days ndash how often bull Start times ndash at what time bull Water times ndash how long

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Water Efficient Control Equipment bull Smart Controllers bull Rain and ETo Sensors bull Moisture Sensors

Smart Controllers Moisture Sensors

Rain and ETo Sensors

How much water does your landscape need

hellip It depends

Step 4 Design Irrigation

bull Soil Texture bull Precipitation Rate bull Plant Demand

Irrigation Scheduling Internet BeWaterWisecom

Step 4 Design Irrigation

1 Prepare the site

bull Cut down tall weeds bull Remove woody or invasive plants bull (warm season turf) bull Flag sprinkler heads bull Soak the area with water

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

2 Edging Mounding amp Contouring

bull Make room for the mulch Cut lawn 12 inches away from concrete to 3rdquo below concrete level

bull Create mounds with removed sod by facing turf side down or discard removed sod

bull Grade as needed

Manual ldquoGrubbingrdquo Gas Powered

Sod Cutter

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

3 Ensure Irrigation of Trees and Large plants bull Add bubblers or drip irrigation if needed

In-line drip irrigation can be expanded as tree grows Bubbler Head Drip Irrigation

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

4 Plant Large Plants bull 5 gallon and larger

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

5 Add a weed barrier bull NOT weed cloth (except under rock) bull Newspaper or cardboard bull Overlap by 6-8 inches bull Cover all ground except where

there are plants

Paper amp Cardboard Weed Barrier Do NOT use weed cloth

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Notify your neighbors first

Weed Barrier Newspaper amp Cardboard

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

6 Layer bull 1-2rdquo of compost bull 4-5rdquo of Soil Building Mulch (tree trimmerrsquos chipped etc) bull Pull compost and mulch away from plant crowns and trunks

Timing bull Traditional Allow 3 - 5 months

for composting to complete process then plant

bull Fast Plant before completion by digging through layers

Sheet Mulching

(4rdquo+)

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

bull Rule of thumb for coverage 1 13 Cu Yd covers100 sf 4rdquo depth

Know your Turf Type to Effectively Remove

Turf Type Dormant Season

Active Season

Growth form

Seeds Common Types

Kill Method

Cool Season

Winter

Summer

Small tuffs

Dwarf Tall Fescue (common locally) Perennial Ryegrass Annual Ryegrass Blue Grass

Sheet Mulch

Warm Season

Winter Summer

Creeping Stolons

Bermuda grass Zoysia grass St Augustine Grass Kikuyu grass

Solarization or Chemical Followed by Sheet Mulching

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods bull Herbicides

bull Cannot be killed with Chemicals when dormant bull Spray herbicides when actively growing bull Repeat application

bull Non-toxic herbicide products

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods

bull Complete Sod Removal bull Sod goes to landfill

cannot be recycled

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Contouring for Dry Stream

Step 5 Implementation Contouring

Contouring Landscape Fabric First Cobbles Added

Completed

Step 5 Implementation Sequence

Do It Yourself or Professional Contractor What is right for you bull Tradeoff Cost vs Labor + Time bull Option Be the General Contractor yourself Installation or Repair bull California Landscape Contractors Association (CLCA)

httpwwwclcasandiegoorg bull Certified Irrigation Professional wwwIrrigationorg bull Contractors State License Board (CSLB)

httpwwwcslbcagovConsumers bull YouTube Instructional Videos

Step 6 Maintenance Irrigation

Irrigation Maintenance bull Adjust run time for season

bull 1 Winter bull 2 Fall amp Spring bull 3 Summer

bull Check for leaks and fix leaks promptly bull Flush drip systems and check filters to

reduce clogging bull Adjust sprayheads to prevent

overspray on hardscape

Step 6 Maintenance Plants

Plant Maintenance

bull Amend soil with compost and mulch regularly bull Remove weeds bull Monitor plant health bull Minimize the use of

non- organic chemicals bull Start with a hard spray

of water bull Use insecticidal soap

or other non-toxic pest killer

QUESTIONS

Apply for the WaterSmart Landscape Makeover Series

httplandscapemakeoverwatersmartsdorg Presentation Slides at httpwwwwatersmartsdorgprogramswatersmart-landscape-design-homeowners-workshop

  • Slide Number 1
  • San Diego County Water Authority
  • Slide Number 3
  • Slide Number 4
  • Slide Number 5
  • Slide Number 6
  • Slide Number 7
  • Before
  • After
  • Personal Goals
  • Slide Number 11
  • Why Remove Turf
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • WaterSmart Landscapes
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Design Process Overview
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Implementation Overview
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Slide Number 38
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Water Uptake by Plant Roots
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Slide Number 48
  • Slide Number 49
  • Slide Number 50
  • Slide Number 51
  • Slide Number 52
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Observations
  • Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Find Your Sunset Western Zone
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Plant Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Anatomy of an Irrigation System
  • Slide Number 131
  • Sprays Low Pressure
  • Sprays High Pressure
  • Slide Number 134
  • Slide Number 135
  • Slide Number 136
  • Slide Number 137
  • Slide Number 138
  • Slide Number 139
  • Slide Number 140
  • Slide Number 141
  • Slide Number 142
  • Slide Number 143
  • Slide Number 144
  • Slide Number 145
  • Slide Number 146
  • Slide Number 147
  • Slide Number 148
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  • Slide Number 150
  • Slide Number 151
  • Slide Number 152
  • Slide Number 153
  • Slide Number 154
  • Slide Number 155
  • Slide Number 156
  • Slide Number 157
  • Slide Number 158
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  • Slide Number 160
Page 131: WaterSmart Landscape DESIGN FOR HOMEOWNERS · WaterSmart Landscape . DESIGN FOR HOMEOWNERS . Brought to you by the San Diego County Water Authority . ... Case Study 1. After: Approximately

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Pressure Test bull Use meter on last head on valve

bull Range should be between 25 psi and 40 psi

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Pressure Regulation

At the point of connection (POC) At the head At the valve

Sprays Low Pressure

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Donuts formed by poor coverage

Sprays High Pressure

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Misting

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Overhead or Drip

Choose Overhead Spray for bull Large areas of turf replacement ground cover

(ie dymondia Beach Strawberry etc) bull The existing overhead system has good existing

coverage Choose Drip for bull Small oddly shaped planting areas bull Mixing of plants with differing water requirements in

the same valve area

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of Efficient Overhead Spray bull Simple to retrofit existing spray hardware bull Can match precipitation rate of drip bull Simpler to troubleshoot than drip bull May provide better coverage for groundcover

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of Drip Systems bull Drip is the most efficient

irrigation delivery type

bull Reduces weed growth by targeted water application

bull Prevents runoff and erosion

bull Low precipitation rate

bull No trenching means less digging

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of In-Line Drip Emitters

bull Provide consistent precipitation rate throughout line

bull Less prone to clogging and damage than micro spray

bull Easy to install

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Filters

At the head At the valve

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Drip Retrofit Systems bull Replace existing pop-ups with

retrofit such as Rainbird R-1800

bull Use subsurface tubing with emitter valves not micro spray and 14rdquospaghetti lines

bull Cover with mulch

Step 4 Design Irrigation

In-line Drip

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Irrigation Plan bull Create an irrigation plan based on your completed planting

plan and hydrozones bull Select a category of irrigation (rotor drip etchellip) bull Prepare a materials list and fill in spaces on your legend

(components and quantity)

Step 4 Design Irrigation

What is a Controller Program

bull A set of instructions stored in the controller

bull Different irrigation schedules bull Irrigation days ndash how often bull Start times ndash at what time bull Water times ndash how long

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Water Efficient Control Equipment bull Smart Controllers bull Rain and ETo Sensors bull Moisture Sensors

Smart Controllers Moisture Sensors

Rain and ETo Sensors

How much water does your landscape need

hellip It depends

Step 4 Design Irrigation

bull Soil Texture bull Precipitation Rate bull Plant Demand

Irrigation Scheduling Internet BeWaterWisecom

Step 4 Design Irrigation

1 Prepare the site

bull Cut down tall weeds bull Remove woody or invasive plants bull (warm season turf) bull Flag sprinkler heads bull Soak the area with water

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

2 Edging Mounding amp Contouring

bull Make room for the mulch Cut lawn 12 inches away from concrete to 3rdquo below concrete level

bull Create mounds with removed sod by facing turf side down or discard removed sod

bull Grade as needed

Manual ldquoGrubbingrdquo Gas Powered

Sod Cutter

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

3 Ensure Irrigation of Trees and Large plants bull Add bubblers or drip irrigation if needed

In-line drip irrigation can be expanded as tree grows Bubbler Head Drip Irrigation

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

4 Plant Large Plants bull 5 gallon and larger

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

5 Add a weed barrier bull NOT weed cloth (except under rock) bull Newspaper or cardboard bull Overlap by 6-8 inches bull Cover all ground except where

there are plants

Paper amp Cardboard Weed Barrier Do NOT use weed cloth

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Notify your neighbors first

Weed Barrier Newspaper amp Cardboard

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

6 Layer bull 1-2rdquo of compost bull 4-5rdquo of Soil Building Mulch (tree trimmerrsquos chipped etc) bull Pull compost and mulch away from plant crowns and trunks

Timing bull Traditional Allow 3 - 5 months

for composting to complete process then plant

bull Fast Plant before completion by digging through layers

Sheet Mulching

(4rdquo+)

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

bull Rule of thumb for coverage 1 13 Cu Yd covers100 sf 4rdquo depth

Know your Turf Type to Effectively Remove

Turf Type Dormant Season

Active Season

Growth form

Seeds Common Types

Kill Method

Cool Season

Winter

Summer

Small tuffs

Dwarf Tall Fescue (common locally) Perennial Ryegrass Annual Ryegrass Blue Grass

Sheet Mulch

Warm Season

Winter Summer

Creeping Stolons

Bermuda grass Zoysia grass St Augustine Grass Kikuyu grass

Solarization or Chemical Followed by Sheet Mulching

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods bull Herbicides

bull Cannot be killed with Chemicals when dormant bull Spray herbicides when actively growing bull Repeat application

bull Non-toxic herbicide products

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods

bull Complete Sod Removal bull Sod goes to landfill

cannot be recycled

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Contouring for Dry Stream

Step 5 Implementation Contouring

Contouring Landscape Fabric First Cobbles Added

Completed

Step 5 Implementation Sequence

Do It Yourself or Professional Contractor What is right for you bull Tradeoff Cost vs Labor + Time bull Option Be the General Contractor yourself Installation or Repair bull California Landscape Contractors Association (CLCA)

httpwwwclcasandiegoorg bull Certified Irrigation Professional wwwIrrigationorg bull Contractors State License Board (CSLB)

httpwwwcslbcagovConsumers bull YouTube Instructional Videos

Step 6 Maintenance Irrigation

Irrigation Maintenance bull Adjust run time for season

bull 1 Winter bull 2 Fall amp Spring bull 3 Summer

bull Check for leaks and fix leaks promptly bull Flush drip systems and check filters to

reduce clogging bull Adjust sprayheads to prevent

overspray on hardscape

Step 6 Maintenance Plants

Plant Maintenance

bull Amend soil with compost and mulch regularly bull Remove weeds bull Monitor plant health bull Minimize the use of

non- organic chemicals bull Start with a hard spray

of water bull Use insecticidal soap

or other non-toxic pest killer

QUESTIONS

Apply for the WaterSmart Landscape Makeover Series

httplandscapemakeoverwatersmartsdorg Presentation Slides at httpwwwwatersmartsdorgprogramswatersmart-landscape-design-homeowners-workshop

  • Slide Number 1
  • San Diego County Water Authority
  • Slide Number 3
  • Slide Number 4
  • Slide Number 5
  • Slide Number 6
  • Slide Number 7
  • Before
  • After
  • Personal Goals
  • Slide Number 11
  • Why Remove Turf
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • WaterSmart Landscapes
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Design Process Overview
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Implementation Overview
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Slide Number 38
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Water Uptake by Plant Roots
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Slide Number 48
  • Slide Number 49
  • Slide Number 50
  • Slide Number 51
  • Slide Number 52
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Observations
  • Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Find Your Sunset Western Zone
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Plant Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Anatomy of an Irrigation System
  • Slide Number 131
  • Sprays Low Pressure
  • Sprays High Pressure
  • Slide Number 134
  • Slide Number 135
  • Slide Number 136
  • Slide Number 137
  • Slide Number 138
  • Slide Number 139
  • Slide Number 140
  • Slide Number 141
  • Slide Number 142
  • Slide Number 143
  • Slide Number 144
  • Slide Number 145
  • Slide Number 146
  • Slide Number 147
  • Slide Number 148
  • Slide Number 149
  • Slide Number 150
  • Slide Number 151
  • Slide Number 152
  • Slide Number 153
  • Slide Number 154
  • Slide Number 155
  • Slide Number 156
  • Slide Number 157
  • Slide Number 158
  • Slide Number 159
  • Slide Number 160
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Step 4 Design Irrigation

Pressure Regulation

At the point of connection (POC) At the head At the valve

Sprays Low Pressure

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Donuts formed by poor coverage

Sprays High Pressure

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Misting

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Overhead or Drip

Choose Overhead Spray for bull Large areas of turf replacement ground cover

(ie dymondia Beach Strawberry etc) bull The existing overhead system has good existing

coverage Choose Drip for bull Small oddly shaped planting areas bull Mixing of plants with differing water requirements in

the same valve area

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of Efficient Overhead Spray bull Simple to retrofit existing spray hardware bull Can match precipitation rate of drip bull Simpler to troubleshoot than drip bull May provide better coverage for groundcover

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of Drip Systems bull Drip is the most efficient

irrigation delivery type

bull Reduces weed growth by targeted water application

bull Prevents runoff and erosion

bull Low precipitation rate

bull No trenching means less digging

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of In-Line Drip Emitters

bull Provide consistent precipitation rate throughout line

bull Less prone to clogging and damage than micro spray

bull Easy to install

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Filters

At the head At the valve

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Drip Retrofit Systems bull Replace existing pop-ups with

retrofit such as Rainbird R-1800

bull Use subsurface tubing with emitter valves not micro spray and 14rdquospaghetti lines

bull Cover with mulch

Step 4 Design Irrigation

In-line Drip

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Irrigation Plan bull Create an irrigation plan based on your completed planting

plan and hydrozones bull Select a category of irrigation (rotor drip etchellip) bull Prepare a materials list and fill in spaces on your legend

(components and quantity)

Step 4 Design Irrigation

What is a Controller Program

bull A set of instructions stored in the controller

bull Different irrigation schedules bull Irrigation days ndash how often bull Start times ndash at what time bull Water times ndash how long

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Water Efficient Control Equipment bull Smart Controllers bull Rain and ETo Sensors bull Moisture Sensors

Smart Controllers Moisture Sensors

Rain and ETo Sensors

How much water does your landscape need

hellip It depends

Step 4 Design Irrigation

bull Soil Texture bull Precipitation Rate bull Plant Demand

Irrigation Scheduling Internet BeWaterWisecom

Step 4 Design Irrigation

1 Prepare the site

bull Cut down tall weeds bull Remove woody or invasive plants bull (warm season turf) bull Flag sprinkler heads bull Soak the area with water

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

2 Edging Mounding amp Contouring

bull Make room for the mulch Cut lawn 12 inches away from concrete to 3rdquo below concrete level

bull Create mounds with removed sod by facing turf side down or discard removed sod

bull Grade as needed

Manual ldquoGrubbingrdquo Gas Powered

Sod Cutter

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

3 Ensure Irrigation of Trees and Large plants bull Add bubblers or drip irrigation if needed

In-line drip irrigation can be expanded as tree grows Bubbler Head Drip Irrigation

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

4 Plant Large Plants bull 5 gallon and larger

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

5 Add a weed barrier bull NOT weed cloth (except under rock) bull Newspaper or cardboard bull Overlap by 6-8 inches bull Cover all ground except where

there are plants

Paper amp Cardboard Weed Barrier Do NOT use weed cloth

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Notify your neighbors first

Weed Barrier Newspaper amp Cardboard

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

6 Layer bull 1-2rdquo of compost bull 4-5rdquo of Soil Building Mulch (tree trimmerrsquos chipped etc) bull Pull compost and mulch away from plant crowns and trunks

Timing bull Traditional Allow 3 - 5 months

for composting to complete process then plant

bull Fast Plant before completion by digging through layers

Sheet Mulching

(4rdquo+)

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

bull Rule of thumb for coverage 1 13 Cu Yd covers100 sf 4rdquo depth

Know your Turf Type to Effectively Remove

Turf Type Dormant Season

Active Season

Growth form

Seeds Common Types

Kill Method

Cool Season

Winter

Summer

Small tuffs

Dwarf Tall Fescue (common locally) Perennial Ryegrass Annual Ryegrass Blue Grass

Sheet Mulch

Warm Season

Winter Summer

Creeping Stolons

Bermuda grass Zoysia grass St Augustine Grass Kikuyu grass

Solarization or Chemical Followed by Sheet Mulching

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods bull Herbicides

bull Cannot be killed with Chemicals when dormant bull Spray herbicides when actively growing bull Repeat application

bull Non-toxic herbicide products

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods

bull Complete Sod Removal bull Sod goes to landfill

cannot be recycled

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Contouring for Dry Stream

Step 5 Implementation Contouring

Contouring Landscape Fabric First Cobbles Added

Completed

Step 5 Implementation Sequence

Do It Yourself or Professional Contractor What is right for you bull Tradeoff Cost vs Labor + Time bull Option Be the General Contractor yourself Installation or Repair bull California Landscape Contractors Association (CLCA)

httpwwwclcasandiegoorg bull Certified Irrigation Professional wwwIrrigationorg bull Contractors State License Board (CSLB)

httpwwwcslbcagovConsumers bull YouTube Instructional Videos

Step 6 Maintenance Irrigation

Irrigation Maintenance bull Adjust run time for season

bull 1 Winter bull 2 Fall amp Spring bull 3 Summer

bull Check for leaks and fix leaks promptly bull Flush drip systems and check filters to

reduce clogging bull Adjust sprayheads to prevent

overspray on hardscape

Step 6 Maintenance Plants

Plant Maintenance

bull Amend soil with compost and mulch regularly bull Remove weeds bull Monitor plant health bull Minimize the use of

non- organic chemicals bull Start with a hard spray

of water bull Use insecticidal soap

or other non-toxic pest killer

QUESTIONS

Apply for the WaterSmart Landscape Makeover Series

httplandscapemakeoverwatersmartsdorg Presentation Slides at httpwwwwatersmartsdorgprogramswatersmart-landscape-design-homeowners-workshop

  • Slide Number 1
  • San Diego County Water Authority
  • Slide Number 3
  • Slide Number 4
  • Slide Number 5
  • Slide Number 6
  • Slide Number 7
  • Before
  • After
  • Personal Goals
  • Slide Number 11
  • Why Remove Turf
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • WaterSmart Landscapes
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Design Process Overview
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Implementation Overview
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Slide Number 38
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Water Uptake by Plant Roots
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Slide Number 48
  • Slide Number 49
  • Slide Number 50
  • Slide Number 51
  • Slide Number 52
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Observations
  • Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Find Your Sunset Western Zone
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Plant Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Anatomy of an Irrigation System
  • Slide Number 131
  • Sprays Low Pressure
  • Sprays High Pressure
  • Slide Number 134
  • Slide Number 135
  • Slide Number 136
  • Slide Number 137
  • Slide Number 138
  • Slide Number 139
  • Slide Number 140
  • Slide Number 141
  • Slide Number 142
  • Slide Number 143
  • Slide Number 144
  • Slide Number 145
  • Slide Number 146
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  • Slide Number 148
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  • Slide Number 150
  • Slide Number 151
  • Slide Number 152
  • Slide Number 153
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  • Slide Number 155
  • Slide Number 156
  • Slide Number 157
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  • Slide Number 159
  • Slide Number 160
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Sprays Low Pressure

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Donuts formed by poor coverage

Sprays High Pressure

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Misting

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Overhead or Drip

Choose Overhead Spray for bull Large areas of turf replacement ground cover

(ie dymondia Beach Strawberry etc) bull The existing overhead system has good existing

coverage Choose Drip for bull Small oddly shaped planting areas bull Mixing of plants with differing water requirements in

the same valve area

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of Efficient Overhead Spray bull Simple to retrofit existing spray hardware bull Can match precipitation rate of drip bull Simpler to troubleshoot than drip bull May provide better coverage for groundcover

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of Drip Systems bull Drip is the most efficient

irrigation delivery type

bull Reduces weed growth by targeted water application

bull Prevents runoff and erosion

bull Low precipitation rate

bull No trenching means less digging

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of In-Line Drip Emitters

bull Provide consistent precipitation rate throughout line

bull Less prone to clogging and damage than micro spray

bull Easy to install

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Filters

At the head At the valve

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Drip Retrofit Systems bull Replace existing pop-ups with

retrofit such as Rainbird R-1800

bull Use subsurface tubing with emitter valves not micro spray and 14rdquospaghetti lines

bull Cover with mulch

Step 4 Design Irrigation

In-line Drip

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Irrigation Plan bull Create an irrigation plan based on your completed planting

plan and hydrozones bull Select a category of irrigation (rotor drip etchellip) bull Prepare a materials list and fill in spaces on your legend

(components and quantity)

Step 4 Design Irrigation

What is a Controller Program

bull A set of instructions stored in the controller

bull Different irrigation schedules bull Irrigation days ndash how often bull Start times ndash at what time bull Water times ndash how long

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Water Efficient Control Equipment bull Smart Controllers bull Rain and ETo Sensors bull Moisture Sensors

Smart Controllers Moisture Sensors

Rain and ETo Sensors

How much water does your landscape need

hellip It depends

Step 4 Design Irrigation

bull Soil Texture bull Precipitation Rate bull Plant Demand

Irrigation Scheduling Internet BeWaterWisecom

Step 4 Design Irrigation

1 Prepare the site

bull Cut down tall weeds bull Remove woody or invasive plants bull (warm season turf) bull Flag sprinkler heads bull Soak the area with water

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

2 Edging Mounding amp Contouring

bull Make room for the mulch Cut lawn 12 inches away from concrete to 3rdquo below concrete level

bull Create mounds with removed sod by facing turf side down or discard removed sod

bull Grade as needed

Manual ldquoGrubbingrdquo Gas Powered

Sod Cutter

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

3 Ensure Irrigation of Trees and Large plants bull Add bubblers or drip irrigation if needed

In-line drip irrigation can be expanded as tree grows Bubbler Head Drip Irrigation

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

4 Plant Large Plants bull 5 gallon and larger

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

5 Add a weed barrier bull NOT weed cloth (except under rock) bull Newspaper or cardboard bull Overlap by 6-8 inches bull Cover all ground except where

there are plants

Paper amp Cardboard Weed Barrier Do NOT use weed cloth

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Notify your neighbors first

Weed Barrier Newspaper amp Cardboard

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

6 Layer bull 1-2rdquo of compost bull 4-5rdquo of Soil Building Mulch (tree trimmerrsquos chipped etc) bull Pull compost and mulch away from plant crowns and trunks

Timing bull Traditional Allow 3 - 5 months

for composting to complete process then plant

bull Fast Plant before completion by digging through layers

Sheet Mulching

(4rdquo+)

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

bull Rule of thumb for coverage 1 13 Cu Yd covers100 sf 4rdquo depth

Know your Turf Type to Effectively Remove

Turf Type Dormant Season

Active Season

Growth form

Seeds Common Types

Kill Method

Cool Season

Winter

Summer

Small tuffs

Dwarf Tall Fescue (common locally) Perennial Ryegrass Annual Ryegrass Blue Grass

Sheet Mulch

Warm Season

Winter Summer

Creeping Stolons

Bermuda grass Zoysia grass St Augustine Grass Kikuyu grass

Solarization or Chemical Followed by Sheet Mulching

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods bull Herbicides

bull Cannot be killed with Chemicals when dormant bull Spray herbicides when actively growing bull Repeat application

bull Non-toxic herbicide products

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods

bull Complete Sod Removal bull Sod goes to landfill

cannot be recycled

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Contouring for Dry Stream

Step 5 Implementation Contouring

Contouring Landscape Fabric First Cobbles Added

Completed

Step 5 Implementation Sequence

Do It Yourself or Professional Contractor What is right for you bull Tradeoff Cost vs Labor + Time bull Option Be the General Contractor yourself Installation or Repair bull California Landscape Contractors Association (CLCA)

httpwwwclcasandiegoorg bull Certified Irrigation Professional wwwIrrigationorg bull Contractors State License Board (CSLB)

httpwwwcslbcagovConsumers bull YouTube Instructional Videos

Step 6 Maintenance Irrigation

Irrigation Maintenance bull Adjust run time for season

bull 1 Winter bull 2 Fall amp Spring bull 3 Summer

bull Check for leaks and fix leaks promptly bull Flush drip systems and check filters to

reduce clogging bull Adjust sprayheads to prevent

overspray on hardscape

Step 6 Maintenance Plants

Plant Maintenance

bull Amend soil with compost and mulch regularly bull Remove weeds bull Monitor plant health bull Minimize the use of

non- organic chemicals bull Start with a hard spray

of water bull Use insecticidal soap

or other non-toxic pest killer

QUESTIONS

Apply for the WaterSmart Landscape Makeover Series

httplandscapemakeoverwatersmartsdorg Presentation Slides at httpwwwwatersmartsdorgprogramswatersmart-landscape-design-homeowners-workshop

  • Slide Number 1
  • San Diego County Water Authority
  • Slide Number 3
  • Slide Number 4
  • Slide Number 5
  • Slide Number 6
  • Slide Number 7
  • Before
  • After
  • Personal Goals
  • Slide Number 11
  • Why Remove Turf
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • WaterSmart Landscapes
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Design Process Overview
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Implementation Overview
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Slide Number 38
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Water Uptake by Plant Roots
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Slide Number 48
  • Slide Number 49
  • Slide Number 50
  • Slide Number 51
  • Slide Number 52
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Observations
  • Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Find Your Sunset Western Zone
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Plant Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Anatomy of an Irrigation System
  • Slide Number 131
  • Sprays Low Pressure
  • Sprays High Pressure
  • Slide Number 134
  • Slide Number 135
  • Slide Number 136
  • Slide Number 137
  • Slide Number 138
  • Slide Number 139
  • Slide Number 140
  • Slide Number 141
  • Slide Number 142
  • Slide Number 143
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Sprays High Pressure

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Misting

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Overhead or Drip

Choose Overhead Spray for bull Large areas of turf replacement ground cover

(ie dymondia Beach Strawberry etc) bull The existing overhead system has good existing

coverage Choose Drip for bull Small oddly shaped planting areas bull Mixing of plants with differing water requirements in

the same valve area

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of Efficient Overhead Spray bull Simple to retrofit existing spray hardware bull Can match precipitation rate of drip bull Simpler to troubleshoot than drip bull May provide better coverage for groundcover

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of Drip Systems bull Drip is the most efficient

irrigation delivery type

bull Reduces weed growth by targeted water application

bull Prevents runoff and erosion

bull Low precipitation rate

bull No trenching means less digging

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of In-Line Drip Emitters

bull Provide consistent precipitation rate throughout line

bull Less prone to clogging and damage than micro spray

bull Easy to install

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Filters

At the head At the valve

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Drip Retrofit Systems bull Replace existing pop-ups with

retrofit such as Rainbird R-1800

bull Use subsurface tubing with emitter valves not micro spray and 14rdquospaghetti lines

bull Cover with mulch

Step 4 Design Irrigation

In-line Drip

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Irrigation Plan bull Create an irrigation plan based on your completed planting

plan and hydrozones bull Select a category of irrigation (rotor drip etchellip) bull Prepare a materials list and fill in spaces on your legend

(components and quantity)

Step 4 Design Irrigation

What is a Controller Program

bull A set of instructions stored in the controller

bull Different irrigation schedules bull Irrigation days ndash how often bull Start times ndash at what time bull Water times ndash how long

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Water Efficient Control Equipment bull Smart Controllers bull Rain and ETo Sensors bull Moisture Sensors

Smart Controllers Moisture Sensors

Rain and ETo Sensors

How much water does your landscape need

hellip It depends

Step 4 Design Irrigation

bull Soil Texture bull Precipitation Rate bull Plant Demand

Irrigation Scheduling Internet BeWaterWisecom

Step 4 Design Irrigation

1 Prepare the site

bull Cut down tall weeds bull Remove woody or invasive plants bull (warm season turf) bull Flag sprinkler heads bull Soak the area with water

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

2 Edging Mounding amp Contouring

bull Make room for the mulch Cut lawn 12 inches away from concrete to 3rdquo below concrete level

bull Create mounds with removed sod by facing turf side down or discard removed sod

bull Grade as needed

Manual ldquoGrubbingrdquo Gas Powered

Sod Cutter

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

3 Ensure Irrigation of Trees and Large plants bull Add bubblers or drip irrigation if needed

In-line drip irrigation can be expanded as tree grows Bubbler Head Drip Irrigation

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

4 Plant Large Plants bull 5 gallon and larger

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

5 Add a weed barrier bull NOT weed cloth (except under rock) bull Newspaper or cardboard bull Overlap by 6-8 inches bull Cover all ground except where

there are plants

Paper amp Cardboard Weed Barrier Do NOT use weed cloth

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Notify your neighbors first

Weed Barrier Newspaper amp Cardboard

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

6 Layer bull 1-2rdquo of compost bull 4-5rdquo of Soil Building Mulch (tree trimmerrsquos chipped etc) bull Pull compost and mulch away from plant crowns and trunks

Timing bull Traditional Allow 3 - 5 months

for composting to complete process then plant

bull Fast Plant before completion by digging through layers

Sheet Mulching

(4rdquo+)

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

bull Rule of thumb for coverage 1 13 Cu Yd covers100 sf 4rdquo depth

Know your Turf Type to Effectively Remove

Turf Type Dormant Season

Active Season

Growth form

Seeds Common Types

Kill Method

Cool Season

Winter

Summer

Small tuffs

Dwarf Tall Fescue (common locally) Perennial Ryegrass Annual Ryegrass Blue Grass

Sheet Mulch

Warm Season

Winter Summer

Creeping Stolons

Bermuda grass Zoysia grass St Augustine Grass Kikuyu grass

Solarization or Chemical Followed by Sheet Mulching

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods bull Herbicides

bull Cannot be killed with Chemicals when dormant bull Spray herbicides when actively growing bull Repeat application

bull Non-toxic herbicide products

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods

bull Complete Sod Removal bull Sod goes to landfill

cannot be recycled

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Contouring for Dry Stream

Step 5 Implementation Contouring

Contouring Landscape Fabric First Cobbles Added

Completed

Step 5 Implementation Sequence

Do It Yourself or Professional Contractor What is right for you bull Tradeoff Cost vs Labor + Time bull Option Be the General Contractor yourself Installation or Repair bull California Landscape Contractors Association (CLCA)

httpwwwclcasandiegoorg bull Certified Irrigation Professional wwwIrrigationorg bull Contractors State License Board (CSLB)

httpwwwcslbcagovConsumers bull YouTube Instructional Videos

Step 6 Maintenance Irrigation

Irrigation Maintenance bull Adjust run time for season

bull 1 Winter bull 2 Fall amp Spring bull 3 Summer

bull Check for leaks and fix leaks promptly bull Flush drip systems and check filters to

reduce clogging bull Adjust sprayheads to prevent

overspray on hardscape

Step 6 Maintenance Plants

Plant Maintenance

bull Amend soil with compost and mulch regularly bull Remove weeds bull Monitor plant health bull Minimize the use of

non- organic chemicals bull Start with a hard spray

of water bull Use insecticidal soap

or other non-toxic pest killer

QUESTIONS

Apply for the WaterSmart Landscape Makeover Series

httplandscapemakeoverwatersmartsdorg Presentation Slides at httpwwwwatersmartsdorgprogramswatersmart-landscape-design-homeowners-workshop

  • Slide Number 1
  • San Diego County Water Authority
  • Slide Number 3
  • Slide Number 4
  • Slide Number 5
  • Slide Number 6
  • Slide Number 7
  • Before
  • After
  • Personal Goals
  • Slide Number 11
  • Why Remove Turf
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • WaterSmart Landscapes
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Design Process Overview
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Implementation Overview
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Slide Number 38
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Water Uptake by Plant Roots
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Slide Number 48
  • Slide Number 49
  • Slide Number 50
  • Slide Number 51
  • Slide Number 52
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Observations
  • Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Find Your Sunset Western Zone
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Plant Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Anatomy of an Irrigation System
  • Slide Number 131
  • Sprays Low Pressure
  • Sprays High Pressure
  • Slide Number 134
  • Slide Number 135
  • Slide Number 136
  • Slide Number 137
  • Slide Number 138
  • Slide Number 139
  • Slide Number 140
  • Slide Number 141
  • Slide Number 142
  • Slide Number 143
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  • Slide Number 160
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Step 4 Design Irrigation

Overhead or Drip

Choose Overhead Spray for bull Large areas of turf replacement ground cover

(ie dymondia Beach Strawberry etc) bull The existing overhead system has good existing

coverage Choose Drip for bull Small oddly shaped planting areas bull Mixing of plants with differing water requirements in

the same valve area

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of Efficient Overhead Spray bull Simple to retrofit existing spray hardware bull Can match precipitation rate of drip bull Simpler to troubleshoot than drip bull May provide better coverage for groundcover

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of Drip Systems bull Drip is the most efficient

irrigation delivery type

bull Reduces weed growth by targeted water application

bull Prevents runoff and erosion

bull Low precipitation rate

bull No trenching means less digging

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of In-Line Drip Emitters

bull Provide consistent precipitation rate throughout line

bull Less prone to clogging and damage than micro spray

bull Easy to install

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Filters

At the head At the valve

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Drip Retrofit Systems bull Replace existing pop-ups with

retrofit such as Rainbird R-1800

bull Use subsurface tubing with emitter valves not micro spray and 14rdquospaghetti lines

bull Cover with mulch

Step 4 Design Irrigation

In-line Drip

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Irrigation Plan bull Create an irrigation plan based on your completed planting

plan and hydrozones bull Select a category of irrigation (rotor drip etchellip) bull Prepare a materials list and fill in spaces on your legend

(components and quantity)

Step 4 Design Irrigation

What is a Controller Program

bull A set of instructions stored in the controller

bull Different irrigation schedules bull Irrigation days ndash how often bull Start times ndash at what time bull Water times ndash how long

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Water Efficient Control Equipment bull Smart Controllers bull Rain and ETo Sensors bull Moisture Sensors

Smart Controllers Moisture Sensors

Rain and ETo Sensors

How much water does your landscape need

hellip It depends

Step 4 Design Irrigation

bull Soil Texture bull Precipitation Rate bull Plant Demand

Irrigation Scheduling Internet BeWaterWisecom

Step 4 Design Irrigation

1 Prepare the site

bull Cut down tall weeds bull Remove woody or invasive plants bull (warm season turf) bull Flag sprinkler heads bull Soak the area with water

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

2 Edging Mounding amp Contouring

bull Make room for the mulch Cut lawn 12 inches away from concrete to 3rdquo below concrete level

bull Create mounds with removed sod by facing turf side down or discard removed sod

bull Grade as needed

Manual ldquoGrubbingrdquo Gas Powered

Sod Cutter

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

3 Ensure Irrigation of Trees and Large plants bull Add bubblers or drip irrigation if needed

In-line drip irrigation can be expanded as tree grows Bubbler Head Drip Irrigation

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

4 Plant Large Plants bull 5 gallon and larger

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

5 Add a weed barrier bull NOT weed cloth (except under rock) bull Newspaper or cardboard bull Overlap by 6-8 inches bull Cover all ground except where

there are plants

Paper amp Cardboard Weed Barrier Do NOT use weed cloth

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Notify your neighbors first

Weed Barrier Newspaper amp Cardboard

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

6 Layer bull 1-2rdquo of compost bull 4-5rdquo of Soil Building Mulch (tree trimmerrsquos chipped etc) bull Pull compost and mulch away from plant crowns and trunks

Timing bull Traditional Allow 3 - 5 months

for composting to complete process then plant

bull Fast Plant before completion by digging through layers

Sheet Mulching

(4rdquo+)

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

bull Rule of thumb for coverage 1 13 Cu Yd covers100 sf 4rdquo depth

Know your Turf Type to Effectively Remove

Turf Type Dormant Season

Active Season

Growth form

Seeds Common Types

Kill Method

Cool Season

Winter

Summer

Small tuffs

Dwarf Tall Fescue (common locally) Perennial Ryegrass Annual Ryegrass Blue Grass

Sheet Mulch

Warm Season

Winter Summer

Creeping Stolons

Bermuda grass Zoysia grass St Augustine Grass Kikuyu grass

Solarization or Chemical Followed by Sheet Mulching

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods bull Herbicides

bull Cannot be killed with Chemicals when dormant bull Spray herbicides when actively growing bull Repeat application

bull Non-toxic herbicide products

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods

bull Complete Sod Removal bull Sod goes to landfill

cannot be recycled

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Contouring for Dry Stream

Step 5 Implementation Contouring

Contouring Landscape Fabric First Cobbles Added

Completed

Step 5 Implementation Sequence

Do It Yourself or Professional Contractor What is right for you bull Tradeoff Cost vs Labor + Time bull Option Be the General Contractor yourself Installation or Repair bull California Landscape Contractors Association (CLCA)

httpwwwclcasandiegoorg bull Certified Irrigation Professional wwwIrrigationorg bull Contractors State License Board (CSLB)

httpwwwcslbcagovConsumers bull YouTube Instructional Videos

Step 6 Maintenance Irrigation

Irrigation Maintenance bull Adjust run time for season

bull 1 Winter bull 2 Fall amp Spring bull 3 Summer

bull Check for leaks and fix leaks promptly bull Flush drip systems and check filters to

reduce clogging bull Adjust sprayheads to prevent

overspray on hardscape

Step 6 Maintenance Plants

Plant Maintenance

bull Amend soil with compost and mulch regularly bull Remove weeds bull Monitor plant health bull Minimize the use of

non- organic chemicals bull Start with a hard spray

of water bull Use insecticidal soap

or other non-toxic pest killer

QUESTIONS

Apply for the WaterSmart Landscape Makeover Series

httplandscapemakeoverwatersmartsdorg Presentation Slides at httpwwwwatersmartsdorgprogramswatersmart-landscape-design-homeowners-workshop

  • Slide Number 1
  • San Diego County Water Authority
  • Slide Number 3
  • Slide Number 4
  • Slide Number 5
  • Slide Number 6
  • Slide Number 7
  • Before
  • After
  • Personal Goals
  • Slide Number 11
  • Why Remove Turf
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • WaterSmart Landscapes
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Design Process Overview
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Implementation Overview
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Slide Number 38
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Water Uptake by Plant Roots
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Slide Number 48
  • Slide Number 49
  • Slide Number 50
  • Slide Number 51
  • Slide Number 52
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Observations
  • Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Find Your Sunset Western Zone
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Plant Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Anatomy of an Irrigation System
  • Slide Number 131
  • Sprays Low Pressure
  • Sprays High Pressure
  • Slide Number 134
  • Slide Number 135
  • Slide Number 136
  • Slide Number 137
  • Slide Number 138
  • Slide Number 139
  • Slide Number 140
  • Slide Number 141
  • Slide Number 142
  • Slide Number 143
  • Slide Number 144
  • Slide Number 145
  • Slide Number 146
  • Slide Number 147
  • Slide Number 148
  • Slide Number 149
  • Slide Number 150
  • Slide Number 151
  • Slide Number 152
  • Slide Number 153
  • Slide Number 154
  • Slide Number 155
  • Slide Number 156
  • Slide Number 157
  • Slide Number 158
  • Slide Number 159
  • Slide Number 160
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Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of Efficient Overhead Spray bull Simple to retrofit existing spray hardware bull Can match precipitation rate of drip bull Simpler to troubleshoot than drip bull May provide better coverage for groundcover

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of Drip Systems bull Drip is the most efficient

irrigation delivery type

bull Reduces weed growth by targeted water application

bull Prevents runoff and erosion

bull Low precipitation rate

bull No trenching means less digging

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of In-Line Drip Emitters

bull Provide consistent precipitation rate throughout line

bull Less prone to clogging and damage than micro spray

bull Easy to install

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Filters

At the head At the valve

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Drip Retrofit Systems bull Replace existing pop-ups with

retrofit such as Rainbird R-1800

bull Use subsurface tubing with emitter valves not micro spray and 14rdquospaghetti lines

bull Cover with mulch

Step 4 Design Irrigation

In-line Drip

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Irrigation Plan bull Create an irrigation plan based on your completed planting

plan and hydrozones bull Select a category of irrigation (rotor drip etchellip) bull Prepare a materials list and fill in spaces on your legend

(components and quantity)

Step 4 Design Irrigation

What is a Controller Program

bull A set of instructions stored in the controller

bull Different irrigation schedules bull Irrigation days ndash how often bull Start times ndash at what time bull Water times ndash how long

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Water Efficient Control Equipment bull Smart Controllers bull Rain and ETo Sensors bull Moisture Sensors

Smart Controllers Moisture Sensors

Rain and ETo Sensors

How much water does your landscape need

hellip It depends

Step 4 Design Irrigation

bull Soil Texture bull Precipitation Rate bull Plant Demand

Irrigation Scheduling Internet BeWaterWisecom

Step 4 Design Irrigation

1 Prepare the site

bull Cut down tall weeds bull Remove woody or invasive plants bull (warm season turf) bull Flag sprinkler heads bull Soak the area with water

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

2 Edging Mounding amp Contouring

bull Make room for the mulch Cut lawn 12 inches away from concrete to 3rdquo below concrete level

bull Create mounds with removed sod by facing turf side down or discard removed sod

bull Grade as needed

Manual ldquoGrubbingrdquo Gas Powered

Sod Cutter

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

3 Ensure Irrigation of Trees and Large plants bull Add bubblers or drip irrigation if needed

In-line drip irrigation can be expanded as tree grows Bubbler Head Drip Irrigation

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

4 Plant Large Plants bull 5 gallon and larger

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

5 Add a weed barrier bull NOT weed cloth (except under rock) bull Newspaper or cardboard bull Overlap by 6-8 inches bull Cover all ground except where

there are plants

Paper amp Cardboard Weed Barrier Do NOT use weed cloth

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Notify your neighbors first

Weed Barrier Newspaper amp Cardboard

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

6 Layer bull 1-2rdquo of compost bull 4-5rdquo of Soil Building Mulch (tree trimmerrsquos chipped etc) bull Pull compost and mulch away from plant crowns and trunks

Timing bull Traditional Allow 3 - 5 months

for composting to complete process then plant

bull Fast Plant before completion by digging through layers

Sheet Mulching

(4rdquo+)

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

bull Rule of thumb for coverage 1 13 Cu Yd covers100 sf 4rdquo depth

Know your Turf Type to Effectively Remove

Turf Type Dormant Season

Active Season

Growth form

Seeds Common Types

Kill Method

Cool Season

Winter

Summer

Small tuffs

Dwarf Tall Fescue (common locally) Perennial Ryegrass Annual Ryegrass Blue Grass

Sheet Mulch

Warm Season

Winter Summer

Creeping Stolons

Bermuda grass Zoysia grass St Augustine Grass Kikuyu grass

Solarization or Chemical Followed by Sheet Mulching

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods bull Herbicides

bull Cannot be killed with Chemicals when dormant bull Spray herbicides when actively growing bull Repeat application

bull Non-toxic herbicide products

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods

bull Complete Sod Removal bull Sod goes to landfill

cannot be recycled

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Contouring for Dry Stream

Step 5 Implementation Contouring

Contouring Landscape Fabric First Cobbles Added

Completed

Step 5 Implementation Sequence

Do It Yourself or Professional Contractor What is right for you bull Tradeoff Cost vs Labor + Time bull Option Be the General Contractor yourself Installation or Repair bull California Landscape Contractors Association (CLCA)

httpwwwclcasandiegoorg bull Certified Irrigation Professional wwwIrrigationorg bull Contractors State License Board (CSLB)

httpwwwcslbcagovConsumers bull YouTube Instructional Videos

Step 6 Maintenance Irrigation

Irrigation Maintenance bull Adjust run time for season

bull 1 Winter bull 2 Fall amp Spring bull 3 Summer

bull Check for leaks and fix leaks promptly bull Flush drip systems and check filters to

reduce clogging bull Adjust sprayheads to prevent

overspray on hardscape

Step 6 Maintenance Plants

Plant Maintenance

bull Amend soil with compost and mulch regularly bull Remove weeds bull Monitor plant health bull Minimize the use of

non- organic chemicals bull Start with a hard spray

of water bull Use insecticidal soap

or other non-toxic pest killer

QUESTIONS

Apply for the WaterSmart Landscape Makeover Series

httplandscapemakeoverwatersmartsdorg Presentation Slides at httpwwwwatersmartsdorgprogramswatersmart-landscape-design-homeowners-workshop

  • Slide Number 1
  • San Diego County Water Authority
  • Slide Number 3
  • Slide Number 4
  • Slide Number 5
  • Slide Number 6
  • Slide Number 7
  • Before
  • After
  • Personal Goals
  • Slide Number 11
  • Why Remove Turf
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • WaterSmart Landscapes
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Design Process Overview
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Implementation Overview
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Slide Number 38
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Water Uptake by Plant Roots
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Slide Number 48
  • Slide Number 49
  • Slide Number 50
  • Slide Number 51
  • Slide Number 52
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Observations
  • Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Find Your Sunset Western Zone
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Plant Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Anatomy of an Irrigation System
  • Slide Number 131
  • Sprays Low Pressure
  • Sprays High Pressure
  • Slide Number 134
  • Slide Number 135
  • Slide Number 136
  • Slide Number 137
  • Slide Number 138
  • Slide Number 139
  • Slide Number 140
  • Slide Number 141
  • Slide Number 142
  • Slide Number 143
  • Slide Number 144
  • Slide Number 145
  • Slide Number 146
  • Slide Number 147
  • Slide Number 148
  • Slide Number 149
  • Slide Number 150
  • Slide Number 151
  • Slide Number 152
  • Slide Number 153
  • Slide Number 154
  • Slide Number 155
  • Slide Number 156
  • Slide Number 157
  • Slide Number 158
  • Slide Number 159
  • Slide Number 160
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Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of Drip Systems bull Drip is the most efficient

irrigation delivery type

bull Reduces weed growth by targeted water application

bull Prevents runoff and erosion

bull Low precipitation rate

bull No trenching means less digging

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of In-Line Drip Emitters

bull Provide consistent precipitation rate throughout line

bull Less prone to clogging and damage than micro spray

bull Easy to install

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Filters

At the head At the valve

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Drip Retrofit Systems bull Replace existing pop-ups with

retrofit such as Rainbird R-1800

bull Use subsurface tubing with emitter valves not micro spray and 14rdquospaghetti lines

bull Cover with mulch

Step 4 Design Irrigation

In-line Drip

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Irrigation Plan bull Create an irrigation plan based on your completed planting

plan and hydrozones bull Select a category of irrigation (rotor drip etchellip) bull Prepare a materials list and fill in spaces on your legend

(components and quantity)

Step 4 Design Irrigation

What is a Controller Program

bull A set of instructions stored in the controller

bull Different irrigation schedules bull Irrigation days ndash how often bull Start times ndash at what time bull Water times ndash how long

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Water Efficient Control Equipment bull Smart Controllers bull Rain and ETo Sensors bull Moisture Sensors

Smart Controllers Moisture Sensors

Rain and ETo Sensors

How much water does your landscape need

hellip It depends

Step 4 Design Irrigation

bull Soil Texture bull Precipitation Rate bull Plant Demand

Irrigation Scheduling Internet BeWaterWisecom

Step 4 Design Irrigation

1 Prepare the site

bull Cut down tall weeds bull Remove woody or invasive plants bull (warm season turf) bull Flag sprinkler heads bull Soak the area with water

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

2 Edging Mounding amp Contouring

bull Make room for the mulch Cut lawn 12 inches away from concrete to 3rdquo below concrete level

bull Create mounds with removed sod by facing turf side down or discard removed sod

bull Grade as needed

Manual ldquoGrubbingrdquo Gas Powered

Sod Cutter

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

3 Ensure Irrigation of Trees and Large plants bull Add bubblers or drip irrigation if needed

In-line drip irrigation can be expanded as tree grows Bubbler Head Drip Irrigation

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

4 Plant Large Plants bull 5 gallon and larger

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

5 Add a weed barrier bull NOT weed cloth (except under rock) bull Newspaper or cardboard bull Overlap by 6-8 inches bull Cover all ground except where

there are plants

Paper amp Cardboard Weed Barrier Do NOT use weed cloth

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Notify your neighbors first

Weed Barrier Newspaper amp Cardboard

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

6 Layer bull 1-2rdquo of compost bull 4-5rdquo of Soil Building Mulch (tree trimmerrsquos chipped etc) bull Pull compost and mulch away from plant crowns and trunks

Timing bull Traditional Allow 3 - 5 months

for composting to complete process then plant

bull Fast Plant before completion by digging through layers

Sheet Mulching

(4rdquo+)

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

bull Rule of thumb for coverage 1 13 Cu Yd covers100 sf 4rdquo depth

Know your Turf Type to Effectively Remove

Turf Type Dormant Season

Active Season

Growth form

Seeds Common Types

Kill Method

Cool Season

Winter

Summer

Small tuffs

Dwarf Tall Fescue (common locally) Perennial Ryegrass Annual Ryegrass Blue Grass

Sheet Mulch

Warm Season

Winter Summer

Creeping Stolons

Bermuda grass Zoysia grass St Augustine Grass Kikuyu grass

Solarization or Chemical Followed by Sheet Mulching

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods bull Herbicides

bull Cannot be killed with Chemicals when dormant bull Spray herbicides when actively growing bull Repeat application

bull Non-toxic herbicide products

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods

bull Complete Sod Removal bull Sod goes to landfill

cannot be recycled

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Contouring for Dry Stream

Step 5 Implementation Contouring

Contouring Landscape Fabric First Cobbles Added

Completed

Step 5 Implementation Sequence

Do It Yourself or Professional Contractor What is right for you bull Tradeoff Cost vs Labor + Time bull Option Be the General Contractor yourself Installation or Repair bull California Landscape Contractors Association (CLCA)

httpwwwclcasandiegoorg bull Certified Irrigation Professional wwwIrrigationorg bull Contractors State License Board (CSLB)

httpwwwcslbcagovConsumers bull YouTube Instructional Videos

Step 6 Maintenance Irrigation

Irrigation Maintenance bull Adjust run time for season

bull 1 Winter bull 2 Fall amp Spring bull 3 Summer

bull Check for leaks and fix leaks promptly bull Flush drip systems and check filters to

reduce clogging bull Adjust sprayheads to prevent

overspray on hardscape

Step 6 Maintenance Plants

Plant Maintenance

bull Amend soil with compost and mulch regularly bull Remove weeds bull Monitor plant health bull Minimize the use of

non- organic chemicals bull Start with a hard spray

of water bull Use insecticidal soap

or other non-toxic pest killer

QUESTIONS

Apply for the WaterSmart Landscape Makeover Series

httplandscapemakeoverwatersmartsdorg Presentation Slides at httpwwwwatersmartsdorgprogramswatersmart-landscape-design-homeowners-workshop

  • Slide Number 1
  • San Diego County Water Authority
  • Slide Number 3
  • Slide Number 4
  • Slide Number 5
  • Slide Number 6
  • Slide Number 7
  • Before
  • After
  • Personal Goals
  • Slide Number 11
  • Why Remove Turf
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • WaterSmart Landscapes
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Design Process Overview
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Implementation Overview
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Slide Number 38
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Water Uptake by Plant Roots
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Slide Number 48
  • Slide Number 49
  • Slide Number 50
  • Slide Number 51
  • Slide Number 52
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Observations
  • Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Find Your Sunset Western Zone
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Plant Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Anatomy of an Irrigation System
  • Slide Number 131
  • Sprays Low Pressure
  • Sprays High Pressure
  • Slide Number 134
  • Slide Number 135
  • Slide Number 136
  • Slide Number 137
  • Slide Number 138
  • Slide Number 139
  • Slide Number 140
  • Slide Number 141
  • Slide Number 142
  • Slide Number 143
  • Slide Number 144
  • Slide Number 145
  • Slide Number 146
  • Slide Number 147
  • Slide Number 148
  • Slide Number 149
  • Slide Number 150
  • Slide Number 151
  • Slide Number 152
  • Slide Number 153
  • Slide Number 154
  • Slide Number 155
  • Slide Number 156
  • Slide Number 157
  • Slide Number 158
  • Slide Number 159
  • Slide Number 160
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Step 4 Design Irrigation

Advantages of In-Line Drip Emitters

bull Provide consistent precipitation rate throughout line

bull Less prone to clogging and damage than micro spray

bull Easy to install

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Filters

At the head At the valve

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Drip Retrofit Systems bull Replace existing pop-ups with

retrofit such as Rainbird R-1800

bull Use subsurface tubing with emitter valves not micro spray and 14rdquospaghetti lines

bull Cover with mulch

Step 4 Design Irrigation

In-line Drip

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Irrigation Plan bull Create an irrigation plan based on your completed planting

plan and hydrozones bull Select a category of irrigation (rotor drip etchellip) bull Prepare a materials list and fill in spaces on your legend

(components and quantity)

Step 4 Design Irrigation

What is a Controller Program

bull A set of instructions stored in the controller

bull Different irrigation schedules bull Irrigation days ndash how often bull Start times ndash at what time bull Water times ndash how long

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Water Efficient Control Equipment bull Smart Controllers bull Rain and ETo Sensors bull Moisture Sensors

Smart Controllers Moisture Sensors

Rain and ETo Sensors

How much water does your landscape need

hellip It depends

Step 4 Design Irrigation

bull Soil Texture bull Precipitation Rate bull Plant Demand

Irrigation Scheduling Internet BeWaterWisecom

Step 4 Design Irrigation

1 Prepare the site

bull Cut down tall weeds bull Remove woody or invasive plants bull (warm season turf) bull Flag sprinkler heads bull Soak the area with water

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

2 Edging Mounding amp Contouring

bull Make room for the mulch Cut lawn 12 inches away from concrete to 3rdquo below concrete level

bull Create mounds with removed sod by facing turf side down or discard removed sod

bull Grade as needed

Manual ldquoGrubbingrdquo Gas Powered

Sod Cutter

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

3 Ensure Irrigation of Trees and Large plants bull Add bubblers or drip irrigation if needed

In-line drip irrigation can be expanded as tree grows Bubbler Head Drip Irrigation

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

4 Plant Large Plants bull 5 gallon and larger

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

5 Add a weed barrier bull NOT weed cloth (except under rock) bull Newspaper or cardboard bull Overlap by 6-8 inches bull Cover all ground except where

there are plants

Paper amp Cardboard Weed Barrier Do NOT use weed cloth

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Notify your neighbors first

Weed Barrier Newspaper amp Cardboard

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

6 Layer bull 1-2rdquo of compost bull 4-5rdquo of Soil Building Mulch (tree trimmerrsquos chipped etc) bull Pull compost and mulch away from plant crowns and trunks

Timing bull Traditional Allow 3 - 5 months

for composting to complete process then plant

bull Fast Plant before completion by digging through layers

Sheet Mulching

(4rdquo+)

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

bull Rule of thumb for coverage 1 13 Cu Yd covers100 sf 4rdquo depth

Know your Turf Type to Effectively Remove

Turf Type Dormant Season

Active Season

Growth form

Seeds Common Types

Kill Method

Cool Season

Winter

Summer

Small tuffs

Dwarf Tall Fescue (common locally) Perennial Ryegrass Annual Ryegrass Blue Grass

Sheet Mulch

Warm Season

Winter Summer

Creeping Stolons

Bermuda grass Zoysia grass St Augustine Grass Kikuyu grass

Solarization or Chemical Followed by Sheet Mulching

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods bull Herbicides

bull Cannot be killed with Chemicals when dormant bull Spray herbicides when actively growing bull Repeat application

bull Non-toxic herbicide products

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods

bull Complete Sod Removal bull Sod goes to landfill

cannot be recycled

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Contouring for Dry Stream

Step 5 Implementation Contouring

Contouring Landscape Fabric First Cobbles Added

Completed

Step 5 Implementation Sequence

Do It Yourself or Professional Contractor What is right for you bull Tradeoff Cost vs Labor + Time bull Option Be the General Contractor yourself Installation or Repair bull California Landscape Contractors Association (CLCA)

httpwwwclcasandiegoorg bull Certified Irrigation Professional wwwIrrigationorg bull Contractors State License Board (CSLB)

httpwwwcslbcagovConsumers bull YouTube Instructional Videos

Step 6 Maintenance Irrigation

Irrigation Maintenance bull Adjust run time for season

bull 1 Winter bull 2 Fall amp Spring bull 3 Summer

bull Check for leaks and fix leaks promptly bull Flush drip systems and check filters to

reduce clogging bull Adjust sprayheads to prevent

overspray on hardscape

Step 6 Maintenance Plants

Plant Maintenance

bull Amend soil with compost and mulch regularly bull Remove weeds bull Monitor plant health bull Minimize the use of

non- organic chemicals bull Start with a hard spray

of water bull Use insecticidal soap

or other non-toxic pest killer

QUESTIONS

Apply for the WaterSmart Landscape Makeover Series

httplandscapemakeoverwatersmartsdorg Presentation Slides at httpwwwwatersmartsdorgprogramswatersmart-landscape-design-homeowners-workshop

  • Slide Number 1
  • San Diego County Water Authority
  • Slide Number 3
  • Slide Number 4
  • Slide Number 5
  • Slide Number 6
  • Slide Number 7
  • Before
  • After
  • Personal Goals
  • Slide Number 11
  • Why Remove Turf
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • WaterSmart Landscapes
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Design Process Overview
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Implementation Overview
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Slide Number 38
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Water Uptake by Plant Roots
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Slide Number 48
  • Slide Number 49
  • Slide Number 50
  • Slide Number 51
  • Slide Number 52
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Observations
  • Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Find Your Sunset Western Zone
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Plant Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Anatomy of an Irrigation System
  • Slide Number 131
  • Sprays Low Pressure
  • Sprays High Pressure
  • Slide Number 134
  • Slide Number 135
  • Slide Number 136
  • Slide Number 137
  • Slide Number 138
  • Slide Number 139
  • Slide Number 140
  • Slide Number 141
  • Slide Number 142
  • Slide Number 143
  • Slide Number 144
  • Slide Number 145
  • Slide Number 146
  • Slide Number 147
  • Slide Number 148
  • Slide Number 149
  • Slide Number 150
  • Slide Number 151
  • Slide Number 152
  • Slide Number 153
  • Slide Number 154
  • Slide Number 155
  • Slide Number 156
  • Slide Number 157
  • Slide Number 158
  • Slide Number 159
  • Slide Number 160
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Step 4 Design Irrigation

Filters

At the head At the valve

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Drip Retrofit Systems bull Replace existing pop-ups with

retrofit such as Rainbird R-1800

bull Use subsurface tubing with emitter valves not micro spray and 14rdquospaghetti lines

bull Cover with mulch

Step 4 Design Irrigation

In-line Drip

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Irrigation Plan bull Create an irrigation plan based on your completed planting

plan and hydrozones bull Select a category of irrigation (rotor drip etchellip) bull Prepare a materials list and fill in spaces on your legend

(components and quantity)

Step 4 Design Irrigation

What is a Controller Program

bull A set of instructions stored in the controller

bull Different irrigation schedules bull Irrigation days ndash how often bull Start times ndash at what time bull Water times ndash how long

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Water Efficient Control Equipment bull Smart Controllers bull Rain and ETo Sensors bull Moisture Sensors

Smart Controllers Moisture Sensors

Rain and ETo Sensors

How much water does your landscape need

hellip It depends

Step 4 Design Irrigation

bull Soil Texture bull Precipitation Rate bull Plant Demand

Irrigation Scheduling Internet BeWaterWisecom

Step 4 Design Irrigation

1 Prepare the site

bull Cut down tall weeds bull Remove woody or invasive plants bull (warm season turf) bull Flag sprinkler heads bull Soak the area with water

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

2 Edging Mounding amp Contouring

bull Make room for the mulch Cut lawn 12 inches away from concrete to 3rdquo below concrete level

bull Create mounds with removed sod by facing turf side down or discard removed sod

bull Grade as needed

Manual ldquoGrubbingrdquo Gas Powered

Sod Cutter

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

3 Ensure Irrigation of Trees and Large plants bull Add bubblers or drip irrigation if needed

In-line drip irrigation can be expanded as tree grows Bubbler Head Drip Irrigation

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

4 Plant Large Plants bull 5 gallon and larger

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

5 Add a weed barrier bull NOT weed cloth (except under rock) bull Newspaper or cardboard bull Overlap by 6-8 inches bull Cover all ground except where

there are plants

Paper amp Cardboard Weed Barrier Do NOT use weed cloth

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Notify your neighbors first

Weed Barrier Newspaper amp Cardboard

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

6 Layer bull 1-2rdquo of compost bull 4-5rdquo of Soil Building Mulch (tree trimmerrsquos chipped etc) bull Pull compost and mulch away from plant crowns and trunks

Timing bull Traditional Allow 3 - 5 months

for composting to complete process then plant

bull Fast Plant before completion by digging through layers

Sheet Mulching

(4rdquo+)

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

bull Rule of thumb for coverage 1 13 Cu Yd covers100 sf 4rdquo depth

Know your Turf Type to Effectively Remove

Turf Type Dormant Season

Active Season

Growth form

Seeds Common Types

Kill Method

Cool Season

Winter

Summer

Small tuffs

Dwarf Tall Fescue (common locally) Perennial Ryegrass Annual Ryegrass Blue Grass

Sheet Mulch

Warm Season

Winter Summer

Creeping Stolons

Bermuda grass Zoysia grass St Augustine Grass Kikuyu grass

Solarization or Chemical Followed by Sheet Mulching

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods bull Herbicides

bull Cannot be killed with Chemicals when dormant bull Spray herbicides when actively growing bull Repeat application

bull Non-toxic herbicide products

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods

bull Complete Sod Removal bull Sod goes to landfill

cannot be recycled

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Contouring for Dry Stream

Step 5 Implementation Contouring

Contouring Landscape Fabric First Cobbles Added

Completed

Step 5 Implementation Sequence

Do It Yourself or Professional Contractor What is right for you bull Tradeoff Cost vs Labor + Time bull Option Be the General Contractor yourself Installation or Repair bull California Landscape Contractors Association (CLCA)

httpwwwclcasandiegoorg bull Certified Irrigation Professional wwwIrrigationorg bull Contractors State License Board (CSLB)

httpwwwcslbcagovConsumers bull YouTube Instructional Videos

Step 6 Maintenance Irrigation

Irrigation Maintenance bull Adjust run time for season

bull 1 Winter bull 2 Fall amp Spring bull 3 Summer

bull Check for leaks and fix leaks promptly bull Flush drip systems and check filters to

reduce clogging bull Adjust sprayheads to prevent

overspray on hardscape

Step 6 Maintenance Plants

Plant Maintenance

bull Amend soil with compost and mulch regularly bull Remove weeds bull Monitor plant health bull Minimize the use of

non- organic chemicals bull Start with a hard spray

of water bull Use insecticidal soap

or other non-toxic pest killer

QUESTIONS

Apply for the WaterSmart Landscape Makeover Series

httplandscapemakeoverwatersmartsdorg Presentation Slides at httpwwwwatersmartsdorgprogramswatersmart-landscape-design-homeowners-workshop

  • Slide Number 1
  • San Diego County Water Authority
  • Slide Number 3
  • Slide Number 4
  • Slide Number 5
  • Slide Number 6
  • Slide Number 7
  • Before
  • After
  • Personal Goals
  • Slide Number 11
  • Why Remove Turf
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • WaterSmart Landscapes
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Design Process Overview
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Implementation Overview
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Slide Number 38
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Water Uptake by Plant Roots
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Slide Number 48
  • Slide Number 49
  • Slide Number 50
  • Slide Number 51
  • Slide Number 52
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Observations
  • Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Find Your Sunset Western Zone
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Plant Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Anatomy of an Irrigation System
  • Slide Number 131
  • Sprays Low Pressure
  • Sprays High Pressure
  • Slide Number 134
  • Slide Number 135
  • Slide Number 136
  • Slide Number 137
  • Slide Number 138
  • Slide Number 139
  • Slide Number 140
  • Slide Number 141
  • Slide Number 142
  • Slide Number 143
  • Slide Number 144
  • Slide Number 145
  • Slide Number 146
  • Slide Number 147
  • Slide Number 148
  • Slide Number 149
  • Slide Number 150
  • Slide Number 151
  • Slide Number 152
  • Slide Number 153
  • Slide Number 154
  • Slide Number 155
  • Slide Number 156
  • Slide Number 157
  • Slide Number 158
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  • Slide Number 160
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Step 4 Design Irrigation

Drip Retrofit Systems bull Replace existing pop-ups with

retrofit such as Rainbird R-1800

bull Use subsurface tubing with emitter valves not micro spray and 14rdquospaghetti lines

bull Cover with mulch

Step 4 Design Irrigation

In-line Drip

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Irrigation Plan bull Create an irrigation plan based on your completed planting

plan and hydrozones bull Select a category of irrigation (rotor drip etchellip) bull Prepare a materials list and fill in spaces on your legend

(components and quantity)

Step 4 Design Irrigation

What is a Controller Program

bull A set of instructions stored in the controller

bull Different irrigation schedules bull Irrigation days ndash how often bull Start times ndash at what time bull Water times ndash how long

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Water Efficient Control Equipment bull Smart Controllers bull Rain and ETo Sensors bull Moisture Sensors

Smart Controllers Moisture Sensors

Rain and ETo Sensors

How much water does your landscape need

hellip It depends

Step 4 Design Irrigation

bull Soil Texture bull Precipitation Rate bull Plant Demand

Irrigation Scheduling Internet BeWaterWisecom

Step 4 Design Irrigation

1 Prepare the site

bull Cut down tall weeds bull Remove woody or invasive plants bull (warm season turf) bull Flag sprinkler heads bull Soak the area with water

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

2 Edging Mounding amp Contouring

bull Make room for the mulch Cut lawn 12 inches away from concrete to 3rdquo below concrete level

bull Create mounds with removed sod by facing turf side down or discard removed sod

bull Grade as needed

Manual ldquoGrubbingrdquo Gas Powered

Sod Cutter

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

3 Ensure Irrigation of Trees and Large plants bull Add bubblers or drip irrigation if needed

In-line drip irrigation can be expanded as tree grows Bubbler Head Drip Irrigation

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

4 Plant Large Plants bull 5 gallon and larger

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

5 Add a weed barrier bull NOT weed cloth (except under rock) bull Newspaper or cardboard bull Overlap by 6-8 inches bull Cover all ground except where

there are plants

Paper amp Cardboard Weed Barrier Do NOT use weed cloth

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Notify your neighbors first

Weed Barrier Newspaper amp Cardboard

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

6 Layer bull 1-2rdquo of compost bull 4-5rdquo of Soil Building Mulch (tree trimmerrsquos chipped etc) bull Pull compost and mulch away from plant crowns and trunks

Timing bull Traditional Allow 3 - 5 months

for composting to complete process then plant

bull Fast Plant before completion by digging through layers

Sheet Mulching

(4rdquo+)

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

bull Rule of thumb for coverage 1 13 Cu Yd covers100 sf 4rdquo depth

Know your Turf Type to Effectively Remove

Turf Type Dormant Season

Active Season

Growth form

Seeds Common Types

Kill Method

Cool Season

Winter

Summer

Small tuffs

Dwarf Tall Fescue (common locally) Perennial Ryegrass Annual Ryegrass Blue Grass

Sheet Mulch

Warm Season

Winter Summer

Creeping Stolons

Bermuda grass Zoysia grass St Augustine Grass Kikuyu grass

Solarization or Chemical Followed by Sheet Mulching

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods bull Herbicides

bull Cannot be killed with Chemicals when dormant bull Spray herbicides when actively growing bull Repeat application

bull Non-toxic herbicide products

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods

bull Complete Sod Removal bull Sod goes to landfill

cannot be recycled

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Contouring for Dry Stream

Step 5 Implementation Contouring

Contouring Landscape Fabric First Cobbles Added

Completed

Step 5 Implementation Sequence

Do It Yourself or Professional Contractor What is right for you bull Tradeoff Cost vs Labor + Time bull Option Be the General Contractor yourself Installation or Repair bull California Landscape Contractors Association (CLCA)

httpwwwclcasandiegoorg bull Certified Irrigation Professional wwwIrrigationorg bull Contractors State License Board (CSLB)

httpwwwcslbcagovConsumers bull YouTube Instructional Videos

Step 6 Maintenance Irrigation

Irrigation Maintenance bull Adjust run time for season

bull 1 Winter bull 2 Fall amp Spring bull 3 Summer

bull Check for leaks and fix leaks promptly bull Flush drip systems and check filters to

reduce clogging bull Adjust sprayheads to prevent

overspray on hardscape

Step 6 Maintenance Plants

Plant Maintenance

bull Amend soil with compost and mulch regularly bull Remove weeds bull Monitor plant health bull Minimize the use of

non- organic chemicals bull Start with a hard spray

of water bull Use insecticidal soap

or other non-toxic pest killer

QUESTIONS

Apply for the WaterSmart Landscape Makeover Series

httplandscapemakeoverwatersmartsdorg Presentation Slides at httpwwwwatersmartsdorgprogramswatersmart-landscape-design-homeowners-workshop

  • Slide Number 1
  • San Diego County Water Authority
  • Slide Number 3
  • Slide Number 4
  • Slide Number 5
  • Slide Number 6
  • Slide Number 7
  • Before
  • After
  • Personal Goals
  • Slide Number 11
  • Why Remove Turf
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • WaterSmart Landscapes
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Design Process Overview
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Implementation Overview
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Slide Number 38
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Water Uptake by Plant Roots
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Slide Number 48
  • Slide Number 49
  • Slide Number 50
  • Slide Number 51
  • Slide Number 52
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Observations
  • Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Find Your Sunset Western Zone
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Plant Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Anatomy of an Irrigation System
  • Slide Number 131
  • Sprays Low Pressure
  • Sprays High Pressure
  • Slide Number 134
  • Slide Number 135
  • Slide Number 136
  • Slide Number 137
  • Slide Number 138
  • Slide Number 139
  • Slide Number 140
  • Slide Number 141
  • Slide Number 142
  • Slide Number 143
  • Slide Number 144
  • Slide Number 145
  • Slide Number 146
  • Slide Number 147
  • Slide Number 148
  • Slide Number 149
  • Slide Number 150
  • Slide Number 151
  • Slide Number 152
  • Slide Number 153
  • Slide Number 154
  • Slide Number 155
  • Slide Number 156
  • Slide Number 157
  • Slide Number 158
  • Slide Number 159
  • Slide Number 160
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Step 4 Design Irrigation

In-line Drip

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Irrigation Plan bull Create an irrigation plan based on your completed planting

plan and hydrozones bull Select a category of irrigation (rotor drip etchellip) bull Prepare a materials list and fill in spaces on your legend

(components and quantity)

Step 4 Design Irrigation

What is a Controller Program

bull A set of instructions stored in the controller

bull Different irrigation schedules bull Irrigation days ndash how often bull Start times ndash at what time bull Water times ndash how long

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Water Efficient Control Equipment bull Smart Controllers bull Rain and ETo Sensors bull Moisture Sensors

Smart Controllers Moisture Sensors

Rain and ETo Sensors

How much water does your landscape need

hellip It depends

Step 4 Design Irrigation

bull Soil Texture bull Precipitation Rate bull Plant Demand

Irrigation Scheduling Internet BeWaterWisecom

Step 4 Design Irrigation

1 Prepare the site

bull Cut down tall weeds bull Remove woody or invasive plants bull (warm season turf) bull Flag sprinkler heads bull Soak the area with water

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

2 Edging Mounding amp Contouring

bull Make room for the mulch Cut lawn 12 inches away from concrete to 3rdquo below concrete level

bull Create mounds with removed sod by facing turf side down or discard removed sod

bull Grade as needed

Manual ldquoGrubbingrdquo Gas Powered

Sod Cutter

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

3 Ensure Irrigation of Trees and Large plants bull Add bubblers or drip irrigation if needed

In-line drip irrigation can be expanded as tree grows Bubbler Head Drip Irrigation

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

4 Plant Large Plants bull 5 gallon and larger

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

5 Add a weed barrier bull NOT weed cloth (except under rock) bull Newspaper or cardboard bull Overlap by 6-8 inches bull Cover all ground except where

there are plants

Paper amp Cardboard Weed Barrier Do NOT use weed cloth

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Notify your neighbors first

Weed Barrier Newspaper amp Cardboard

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

6 Layer bull 1-2rdquo of compost bull 4-5rdquo of Soil Building Mulch (tree trimmerrsquos chipped etc) bull Pull compost and mulch away from plant crowns and trunks

Timing bull Traditional Allow 3 - 5 months

for composting to complete process then plant

bull Fast Plant before completion by digging through layers

Sheet Mulching

(4rdquo+)

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

bull Rule of thumb for coverage 1 13 Cu Yd covers100 sf 4rdquo depth

Know your Turf Type to Effectively Remove

Turf Type Dormant Season

Active Season

Growth form

Seeds Common Types

Kill Method

Cool Season

Winter

Summer

Small tuffs

Dwarf Tall Fescue (common locally) Perennial Ryegrass Annual Ryegrass Blue Grass

Sheet Mulch

Warm Season

Winter Summer

Creeping Stolons

Bermuda grass Zoysia grass St Augustine Grass Kikuyu grass

Solarization or Chemical Followed by Sheet Mulching

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods bull Herbicides

bull Cannot be killed with Chemicals when dormant bull Spray herbicides when actively growing bull Repeat application

bull Non-toxic herbicide products

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods

bull Complete Sod Removal bull Sod goes to landfill

cannot be recycled

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Contouring for Dry Stream

Step 5 Implementation Contouring

Contouring Landscape Fabric First Cobbles Added

Completed

Step 5 Implementation Sequence

Do It Yourself or Professional Contractor What is right for you bull Tradeoff Cost vs Labor + Time bull Option Be the General Contractor yourself Installation or Repair bull California Landscape Contractors Association (CLCA)

httpwwwclcasandiegoorg bull Certified Irrigation Professional wwwIrrigationorg bull Contractors State License Board (CSLB)

httpwwwcslbcagovConsumers bull YouTube Instructional Videos

Step 6 Maintenance Irrigation

Irrigation Maintenance bull Adjust run time for season

bull 1 Winter bull 2 Fall amp Spring bull 3 Summer

bull Check for leaks and fix leaks promptly bull Flush drip systems and check filters to

reduce clogging bull Adjust sprayheads to prevent

overspray on hardscape

Step 6 Maintenance Plants

Plant Maintenance

bull Amend soil with compost and mulch regularly bull Remove weeds bull Monitor plant health bull Minimize the use of

non- organic chemicals bull Start with a hard spray

of water bull Use insecticidal soap

or other non-toxic pest killer

QUESTIONS

Apply for the WaterSmart Landscape Makeover Series

httplandscapemakeoverwatersmartsdorg Presentation Slides at httpwwwwatersmartsdorgprogramswatersmart-landscape-design-homeowners-workshop

  • Slide Number 1
  • San Diego County Water Authority
  • Slide Number 3
  • Slide Number 4
  • Slide Number 5
  • Slide Number 6
  • Slide Number 7
  • Before
  • After
  • Personal Goals
  • Slide Number 11
  • Why Remove Turf
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • WaterSmart Landscapes
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Design Process Overview
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Implementation Overview
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Slide Number 38
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Water Uptake by Plant Roots
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Slide Number 48
  • Slide Number 49
  • Slide Number 50
  • Slide Number 51
  • Slide Number 52
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Observations
  • Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Find Your Sunset Western Zone
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Plant Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Anatomy of an Irrigation System
  • Slide Number 131
  • Sprays Low Pressure
  • Sprays High Pressure
  • Slide Number 134
  • Slide Number 135
  • Slide Number 136
  • Slide Number 137
  • Slide Number 138
  • Slide Number 139
  • Slide Number 140
  • Slide Number 141
  • Slide Number 142
  • Slide Number 143
  • Slide Number 144
  • Slide Number 145
  • Slide Number 146
  • Slide Number 147
  • Slide Number 148
  • Slide Number 149
  • Slide Number 150
  • Slide Number 151
  • Slide Number 152
  • Slide Number 153
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  • Slide Number 155
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Step 4 Design Irrigation

Irrigation Plan bull Create an irrigation plan based on your completed planting

plan and hydrozones bull Select a category of irrigation (rotor drip etchellip) bull Prepare a materials list and fill in spaces on your legend

(components and quantity)

Step 4 Design Irrigation

What is a Controller Program

bull A set of instructions stored in the controller

bull Different irrigation schedules bull Irrigation days ndash how often bull Start times ndash at what time bull Water times ndash how long

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Water Efficient Control Equipment bull Smart Controllers bull Rain and ETo Sensors bull Moisture Sensors

Smart Controllers Moisture Sensors

Rain and ETo Sensors

How much water does your landscape need

hellip It depends

Step 4 Design Irrigation

bull Soil Texture bull Precipitation Rate bull Plant Demand

Irrigation Scheduling Internet BeWaterWisecom

Step 4 Design Irrigation

1 Prepare the site

bull Cut down tall weeds bull Remove woody or invasive plants bull (warm season turf) bull Flag sprinkler heads bull Soak the area with water

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

2 Edging Mounding amp Contouring

bull Make room for the mulch Cut lawn 12 inches away from concrete to 3rdquo below concrete level

bull Create mounds with removed sod by facing turf side down or discard removed sod

bull Grade as needed

Manual ldquoGrubbingrdquo Gas Powered

Sod Cutter

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

3 Ensure Irrigation of Trees and Large plants bull Add bubblers or drip irrigation if needed

In-line drip irrigation can be expanded as tree grows Bubbler Head Drip Irrigation

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

4 Plant Large Plants bull 5 gallon and larger

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

5 Add a weed barrier bull NOT weed cloth (except under rock) bull Newspaper or cardboard bull Overlap by 6-8 inches bull Cover all ground except where

there are plants

Paper amp Cardboard Weed Barrier Do NOT use weed cloth

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Notify your neighbors first

Weed Barrier Newspaper amp Cardboard

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

6 Layer bull 1-2rdquo of compost bull 4-5rdquo of Soil Building Mulch (tree trimmerrsquos chipped etc) bull Pull compost and mulch away from plant crowns and trunks

Timing bull Traditional Allow 3 - 5 months

for composting to complete process then plant

bull Fast Plant before completion by digging through layers

Sheet Mulching

(4rdquo+)

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

bull Rule of thumb for coverage 1 13 Cu Yd covers100 sf 4rdquo depth

Know your Turf Type to Effectively Remove

Turf Type Dormant Season

Active Season

Growth form

Seeds Common Types

Kill Method

Cool Season

Winter

Summer

Small tuffs

Dwarf Tall Fescue (common locally) Perennial Ryegrass Annual Ryegrass Blue Grass

Sheet Mulch

Warm Season

Winter Summer

Creeping Stolons

Bermuda grass Zoysia grass St Augustine Grass Kikuyu grass

Solarization or Chemical Followed by Sheet Mulching

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods bull Herbicides

bull Cannot be killed with Chemicals when dormant bull Spray herbicides when actively growing bull Repeat application

bull Non-toxic herbicide products

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods

bull Complete Sod Removal bull Sod goes to landfill

cannot be recycled

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Contouring for Dry Stream

Step 5 Implementation Contouring

Contouring Landscape Fabric First Cobbles Added

Completed

Step 5 Implementation Sequence

Do It Yourself or Professional Contractor What is right for you bull Tradeoff Cost vs Labor + Time bull Option Be the General Contractor yourself Installation or Repair bull California Landscape Contractors Association (CLCA)

httpwwwclcasandiegoorg bull Certified Irrigation Professional wwwIrrigationorg bull Contractors State License Board (CSLB)

httpwwwcslbcagovConsumers bull YouTube Instructional Videos

Step 6 Maintenance Irrigation

Irrigation Maintenance bull Adjust run time for season

bull 1 Winter bull 2 Fall amp Spring bull 3 Summer

bull Check for leaks and fix leaks promptly bull Flush drip systems and check filters to

reduce clogging bull Adjust sprayheads to prevent

overspray on hardscape

Step 6 Maintenance Plants

Plant Maintenance

bull Amend soil with compost and mulch regularly bull Remove weeds bull Monitor plant health bull Minimize the use of

non- organic chemicals bull Start with a hard spray

of water bull Use insecticidal soap

or other non-toxic pest killer

QUESTIONS

Apply for the WaterSmart Landscape Makeover Series

httplandscapemakeoverwatersmartsdorg Presentation Slides at httpwwwwatersmartsdorgprogramswatersmart-landscape-design-homeowners-workshop

  • Slide Number 1
  • San Diego County Water Authority
  • Slide Number 3
  • Slide Number 4
  • Slide Number 5
  • Slide Number 6
  • Slide Number 7
  • Before
  • After
  • Personal Goals
  • Slide Number 11
  • Why Remove Turf
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • WaterSmart Landscapes
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Design Process Overview
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Implementation Overview
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Slide Number 38
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Water Uptake by Plant Roots
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Slide Number 48
  • Slide Number 49
  • Slide Number 50
  • Slide Number 51
  • Slide Number 52
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Observations
  • Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Find Your Sunset Western Zone
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Plant Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Anatomy of an Irrigation System
  • Slide Number 131
  • Sprays Low Pressure
  • Sprays High Pressure
  • Slide Number 134
  • Slide Number 135
  • Slide Number 136
  • Slide Number 137
  • Slide Number 138
  • Slide Number 139
  • Slide Number 140
  • Slide Number 141
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Step 4 Design Irrigation

What is a Controller Program

bull A set of instructions stored in the controller

bull Different irrigation schedules bull Irrigation days ndash how often bull Start times ndash at what time bull Water times ndash how long

Step 4 Design Irrigation

Water Efficient Control Equipment bull Smart Controllers bull Rain and ETo Sensors bull Moisture Sensors

Smart Controllers Moisture Sensors

Rain and ETo Sensors

How much water does your landscape need

hellip It depends

Step 4 Design Irrigation

bull Soil Texture bull Precipitation Rate bull Plant Demand

Irrigation Scheduling Internet BeWaterWisecom

Step 4 Design Irrigation

1 Prepare the site

bull Cut down tall weeds bull Remove woody or invasive plants bull (warm season turf) bull Flag sprinkler heads bull Soak the area with water

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

2 Edging Mounding amp Contouring

bull Make room for the mulch Cut lawn 12 inches away from concrete to 3rdquo below concrete level

bull Create mounds with removed sod by facing turf side down or discard removed sod

bull Grade as needed

Manual ldquoGrubbingrdquo Gas Powered

Sod Cutter

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

3 Ensure Irrigation of Trees and Large plants bull Add bubblers or drip irrigation if needed

In-line drip irrigation can be expanded as tree grows Bubbler Head Drip Irrigation

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

4 Plant Large Plants bull 5 gallon and larger

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

5 Add a weed barrier bull NOT weed cloth (except under rock) bull Newspaper or cardboard bull Overlap by 6-8 inches bull Cover all ground except where

there are plants

Paper amp Cardboard Weed Barrier Do NOT use weed cloth

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Notify your neighbors first

Weed Barrier Newspaper amp Cardboard

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

6 Layer bull 1-2rdquo of compost bull 4-5rdquo of Soil Building Mulch (tree trimmerrsquos chipped etc) bull Pull compost and mulch away from plant crowns and trunks

Timing bull Traditional Allow 3 - 5 months

for composting to complete process then plant

bull Fast Plant before completion by digging through layers

Sheet Mulching

(4rdquo+)

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

bull Rule of thumb for coverage 1 13 Cu Yd covers100 sf 4rdquo depth

Know your Turf Type to Effectively Remove

Turf Type Dormant Season

Active Season

Growth form

Seeds Common Types

Kill Method

Cool Season

Winter

Summer

Small tuffs

Dwarf Tall Fescue (common locally) Perennial Ryegrass Annual Ryegrass Blue Grass

Sheet Mulch

Warm Season

Winter Summer

Creeping Stolons

Bermuda grass Zoysia grass St Augustine Grass Kikuyu grass

Solarization or Chemical Followed by Sheet Mulching

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods bull Herbicides

bull Cannot be killed with Chemicals when dormant bull Spray herbicides when actively growing bull Repeat application

bull Non-toxic herbicide products

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods

bull Complete Sod Removal bull Sod goes to landfill

cannot be recycled

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Contouring for Dry Stream

Step 5 Implementation Contouring

Contouring Landscape Fabric First Cobbles Added

Completed

Step 5 Implementation Sequence

Do It Yourself or Professional Contractor What is right for you bull Tradeoff Cost vs Labor + Time bull Option Be the General Contractor yourself Installation or Repair bull California Landscape Contractors Association (CLCA)

httpwwwclcasandiegoorg bull Certified Irrigation Professional wwwIrrigationorg bull Contractors State License Board (CSLB)

httpwwwcslbcagovConsumers bull YouTube Instructional Videos

Step 6 Maintenance Irrigation

Irrigation Maintenance bull Adjust run time for season

bull 1 Winter bull 2 Fall amp Spring bull 3 Summer

bull Check for leaks and fix leaks promptly bull Flush drip systems and check filters to

reduce clogging bull Adjust sprayheads to prevent

overspray on hardscape

Step 6 Maintenance Plants

Plant Maintenance

bull Amend soil with compost and mulch regularly bull Remove weeds bull Monitor plant health bull Minimize the use of

non- organic chemicals bull Start with a hard spray

of water bull Use insecticidal soap

or other non-toxic pest killer

QUESTIONS

Apply for the WaterSmart Landscape Makeover Series

httplandscapemakeoverwatersmartsdorg Presentation Slides at httpwwwwatersmartsdorgprogramswatersmart-landscape-design-homeowners-workshop

  • Slide Number 1
  • San Diego County Water Authority
  • Slide Number 3
  • Slide Number 4
  • Slide Number 5
  • Slide Number 6
  • Slide Number 7
  • Before
  • After
  • Personal Goals
  • Slide Number 11
  • Why Remove Turf
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • WaterSmart Landscapes
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Design Process Overview
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Implementation Overview
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Slide Number 38
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Water Uptake by Plant Roots
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Slide Number 48
  • Slide Number 49
  • Slide Number 50
  • Slide Number 51
  • Slide Number 52
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Observations
  • Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Find Your Sunset Western Zone
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Plant Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Anatomy of an Irrigation System
  • Slide Number 131
  • Sprays Low Pressure
  • Sprays High Pressure
  • Slide Number 134
  • Slide Number 135
  • Slide Number 136
  • Slide Number 137
  • Slide Number 138
  • Slide Number 139
  • Slide Number 140
  • Slide Number 141
  • Slide Number 142
  • Slide Number 143
  • Slide Number 144
  • Slide Number 145
  • Slide Number 146
  • Slide Number 147
  • Slide Number 148
  • Slide Number 149
  • Slide Number 150
  • Slide Number 151
  • Slide Number 152
  • Slide Number 153
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  • Slide Number 160
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Step 4 Design Irrigation

Water Efficient Control Equipment bull Smart Controllers bull Rain and ETo Sensors bull Moisture Sensors

Smart Controllers Moisture Sensors

Rain and ETo Sensors

How much water does your landscape need

hellip It depends

Step 4 Design Irrigation

bull Soil Texture bull Precipitation Rate bull Plant Demand

Irrigation Scheduling Internet BeWaterWisecom

Step 4 Design Irrigation

1 Prepare the site

bull Cut down tall weeds bull Remove woody or invasive plants bull (warm season turf) bull Flag sprinkler heads bull Soak the area with water

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

2 Edging Mounding amp Contouring

bull Make room for the mulch Cut lawn 12 inches away from concrete to 3rdquo below concrete level

bull Create mounds with removed sod by facing turf side down or discard removed sod

bull Grade as needed

Manual ldquoGrubbingrdquo Gas Powered

Sod Cutter

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

3 Ensure Irrigation of Trees and Large plants bull Add bubblers or drip irrigation if needed

In-line drip irrigation can be expanded as tree grows Bubbler Head Drip Irrigation

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

4 Plant Large Plants bull 5 gallon and larger

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

5 Add a weed barrier bull NOT weed cloth (except under rock) bull Newspaper or cardboard bull Overlap by 6-8 inches bull Cover all ground except where

there are plants

Paper amp Cardboard Weed Barrier Do NOT use weed cloth

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Notify your neighbors first

Weed Barrier Newspaper amp Cardboard

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

6 Layer bull 1-2rdquo of compost bull 4-5rdquo of Soil Building Mulch (tree trimmerrsquos chipped etc) bull Pull compost and mulch away from plant crowns and trunks

Timing bull Traditional Allow 3 - 5 months

for composting to complete process then plant

bull Fast Plant before completion by digging through layers

Sheet Mulching

(4rdquo+)

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

bull Rule of thumb for coverage 1 13 Cu Yd covers100 sf 4rdquo depth

Know your Turf Type to Effectively Remove

Turf Type Dormant Season

Active Season

Growth form

Seeds Common Types

Kill Method

Cool Season

Winter

Summer

Small tuffs

Dwarf Tall Fescue (common locally) Perennial Ryegrass Annual Ryegrass Blue Grass

Sheet Mulch

Warm Season

Winter Summer

Creeping Stolons

Bermuda grass Zoysia grass St Augustine Grass Kikuyu grass

Solarization or Chemical Followed by Sheet Mulching

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods bull Herbicides

bull Cannot be killed with Chemicals when dormant bull Spray herbicides when actively growing bull Repeat application

bull Non-toxic herbicide products

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods

bull Complete Sod Removal bull Sod goes to landfill

cannot be recycled

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Contouring for Dry Stream

Step 5 Implementation Contouring

Contouring Landscape Fabric First Cobbles Added

Completed

Step 5 Implementation Sequence

Do It Yourself or Professional Contractor What is right for you bull Tradeoff Cost vs Labor + Time bull Option Be the General Contractor yourself Installation or Repair bull California Landscape Contractors Association (CLCA)

httpwwwclcasandiegoorg bull Certified Irrigation Professional wwwIrrigationorg bull Contractors State License Board (CSLB)

httpwwwcslbcagovConsumers bull YouTube Instructional Videos

Step 6 Maintenance Irrigation

Irrigation Maintenance bull Adjust run time for season

bull 1 Winter bull 2 Fall amp Spring bull 3 Summer

bull Check for leaks and fix leaks promptly bull Flush drip systems and check filters to

reduce clogging bull Adjust sprayheads to prevent

overspray on hardscape

Step 6 Maintenance Plants

Plant Maintenance

bull Amend soil with compost and mulch regularly bull Remove weeds bull Monitor plant health bull Minimize the use of

non- organic chemicals bull Start with a hard spray

of water bull Use insecticidal soap

or other non-toxic pest killer

QUESTIONS

Apply for the WaterSmart Landscape Makeover Series

httplandscapemakeoverwatersmartsdorg Presentation Slides at httpwwwwatersmartsdorgprogramswatersmart-landscape-design-homeowners-workshop

  • Slide Number 1
  • San Diego County Water Authority
  • Slide Number 3
  • Slide Number 4
  • Slide Number 5
  • Slide Number 6
  • Slide Number 7
  • Before
  • After
  • Personal Goals
  • Slide Number 11
  • Why Remove Turf
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • WaterSmart Landscapes
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Design Process Overview
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Implementation Overview
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Slide Number 38
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Water Uptake by Plant Roots
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Slide Number 48
  • Slide Number 49
  • Slide Number 50
  • Slide Number 51
  • Slide Number 52
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Observations
  • Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Find Your Sunset Western Zone
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Plant Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Anatomy of an Irrigation System
  • Slide Number 131
  • Sprays Low Pressure
  • Sprays High Pressure
  • Slide Number 134
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How much water does your landscape need

hellip It depends

Step 4 Design Irrigation

bull Soil Texture bull Precipitation Rate bull Plant Demand

Irrigation Scheduling Internet BeWaterWisecom

Step 4 Design Irrigation

1 Prepare the site

bull Cut down tall weeds bull Remove woody or invasive plants bull (warm season turf) bull Flag sprinkler heads bull Soak the area with water

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

2 Edging Mounding amp Contouring

bull Make room for the mulch Cut lawn 12 inches away from concrete to 3rdquo below concrete level

bull Create mounds with removed sod by facing turf side down or discard removed sod

bull Grade as needed

Manual ldquoGrubbingrdquo Gas Powered

Sod Cutter

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

3 Ensure Irrigation of Trees and Large plants bull Add bubblers or drip irrigation if needed

In-line drip irrigation can be expanded as tree grows Bubbler Head Drip Irrigation

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

4 Plant Large Plants bull 5 gallon and larger

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

5 Add a weed barrier bull NOT weed cloth (except under rock) bull Newspaper or cardboard bull Overlap by 6-8 inches bull Cover all ground except where

there are plants

Paper amp Cardboard Weed Barrier Do NOT use weed cloth

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Notify your neighbors first

Weed Barrier Newspaper amp Cardboard

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

6 Layer bull 1-2rdquo of compost bull 4-5rdquo of Soil Building Mulch (tree trimmerrsquos chipped etc) bull Pull compost and mulch away from plant crowns and trunks

Timing bull Traditional Allow 3 - 5 months

for composting to complete process then plant

bull Fast Plant before completion by digging through layers

Sheet Mulching

(4rdquo+)

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

bull Rule of thumb for coverage 1 13 Cu Yd covers100 sf 4rdquo depth

Know your Turf Type to Effectively Remove

Turf Type Dormant Season

Active Season

Growth form

Seeds Common Types

Kill Method

Cool Season

Winter

Summer

Small tuffs

Dwarf Tall Fescue (common locally) Perennial Ryegrass Annual Ryegrass Blue Grass

Sheet Mulch

Warm Season

Winter Summer

Creeping Stolons

Bermuda grass Zoysia grass St Augustine Grass Kikuyu grass

Solarization or Chemical Followed by Sheet Mulching

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods bull Herbicides

bull Cannot be killed with Chemicals when dormant bull Spray herbicides when actively growing bull Repeat application

bull Non-toxic herbicide products

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods

bull Complete Sod Removal bull Sod goes to landfill

cannot be recycled

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Contouring for Dry Stream

Step 5 Implementation Contouring

Contouring Landscape Fabric First Cobbles Added

Completed

Step 5 Implementation Sequence

Do It Yourself or Professional Contractor What is right for you bull Tradeoff Cost vs Labor + Time bull Option Be the General Contractor yourself Installation or Repair bull California Landscape Contractors Association (CLCA)

httpwwwclcasandiegoorg bull Certified Irrigation Professional wwwIrrigationorg bull Contractors State License Board (CSLB)

httpwwwcslbcagovConsumers bull YouTube Instructional Videos

Step 6 Maintenance Irrigation

Irrigation Maintenance bull Adjust run time for season

bull 1 Winter bull 2 Fall amp Spring bull 3 Summer

bull Check for leaks and fix leaks promptly bull Flush drip systems and check filters to

reduce clogging bull Adjust sprayheads to prevent

overspray on hardscape

Step 6 Maintenance Plants

Plant Maintenance

bull Amend soil with compost and mulch regularly bull Remove weeds bull Monitor plant health bull Minimize the use of

non- organic chemicals bull Start with a hard spray

of water bull Use insecticidal soap

or other non-toxic pest killer

QUESTIONS

Apply for the WaterSmart Landscape Makeover Series

httplandscapemakeoverwatersmartsdorg Presentation Slides at httpwwwwatersmartsdorgprogramswatersmart-landscape-design-homeowners-workshop

  • Slide Number 1
  • San Diego County Water Authority
  • Slide Number 3
  • Slide Number 4
  • Slide Number 5
  • Slide Number 6
  • Slide Number 7
  • Before
  • After
  • Personal Goals
  • Slide Number 11
  • Why Remove Turf
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • WaterSmart Landscapes
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Design Process Overview
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Implementation Overview
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Slide Number 38
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Water Uptake by Plant Roots
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Slide Number 48
  • Slide Number 49
  • Slide Number 50
  • Slide Number 51
  • Slide Number 52
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Observations
  • Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Find Your Sunset Western Zone
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Plant Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Anatomy of an Irrigation System
  • Slide Number 131
  • Sprays Low Pressure
  • Sprays High Pressure
  • Slide Number 134
  • Slide Number 135
  • Slide Number 136
  • Slide Number 137
  • Slide Number 138
  • Slide Number 139
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Irrigation Scheduling Internet BeWaterWisecom

Step 4 Design Irrigation

1 Prepare the site

bull Cut down tall weeds bull Remove woody or invasive plants bull (warm season turf) bull Flag sprinkler heads bull Soak the area with water

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

2 Edging Mounding amp Contouring

bull Make room for the mulch Cut lawn 12 inches away from concrete to 3rdquo below concrete level

bull Create mounds with removed sod by facing turf side down or discard removed sod

bull Grade as needed

Manual ldquoGrubbingrdquo Gas Powered

Sod Cutter

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

3 Ensure Irrigation of Trees and Large plants bull Add bubblers or drip irrigation if needed

In-line drip irrigation can be expanded as tree grows Bubbler Head Drip Irrigation

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

4 Plant Large Plants bull 5 gallon and larger

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

5 Add a weed barrier bull NOT weed cloth (except under rock) bull Newspaper or cardboard bull Overlap by 6-8 inches bull Cover all ground except where

there are plants

Paper amp Cardboard Weed Barrier Do NOT use weed cloth

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Notify your neighbors first

Weed Barrier Newspaper amp Cardboard

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

6 Layer bull 1-2rdquo of compost bull 4-5rdquo of Soil Building Mulch (tree trimmerrsquos chipped etc) bull Pull compost and mulch away from plant crowns and trunks

Timing bull Traditional Allow 3 - 5 months

for composting to complete process then plant

bull Fast Plant before completion by digging through layers

Sheet Mulching

(4rdquo+)

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

bull Rule of thumb for coverage 1 13 Cu Yd covers100 sf 4rdquo depth

Know your Turf Type to Effectively Remove

Turf Type Dormant Season

Active Season

Growth form

Seeds Common Types

Kill Method

Cool Season

Winter

Summer

Small tuffs

Dwarf Tall Fescue (common locally) Perennial Ryegrass Annual Ryegrass Blue Grass

Sheet Mulch

Warm Season

Winter Summer

Creeping Stolons

Bermuda grass Zoysia grass St Augustine Grass Kikuyu grass

Solarization or Chemical Followed by Sheet Mulching

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods bull Herbicides

bull Cannot be killed with Chemicals when dormant bull Spray herbicides when actively growing bull Repeat application

bull Non-toxic herbicide products

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods

bull Complete Sod Removal bull Sod goes to landfill

cannot be recycled

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Contouring for Dry Stream

Step 5 Implementation Contouring

Contouring Landscape Fabric First Cobbles Added

Completed

Step 5 Implementation Sequence

Do It Yourself or Professional Contractor What is right for you bull Tradeoff Cost vs Labor + Time bull Option Be the General Contractor yourself Installation or Repair bull California Landscape Contractors Association (CLCA)

httpwwwclcasandiegoorg bull Certified Irrigation Professional wwwIrrigationorg bull Contractors State License Board (CSLB)

httpwwwcslbcagovConsumers bull YouTube Instructional Videos

Step 6 Maintenance Irrigation

Irrigation Maintenance bull Adjust run time for season

bull 1 Winter bull 2 Fall amp Spring bull 3 Summer

bull Check for leaks and fix leaks promptly bull Flush drip systems and check filters to

reduce clogging bull Adjust sprayheads to prevent

overspray on hardscape

Step 6 Maintenance Plants

Plant Maintenance

bull Amend soil with compost and mulch regularly bull Remove weeds bull Monitor plant health bull Minimize the use of

non- organic chemicals bull Start with a hard spray

of water bull Use insecticidal soap

or other non-toxic pest killer

QUESTIONS

Apply for the WaterSmart Landscape Makeover Series

httplandscapemakeoverwatersmartsdorg Presentation Slides at httpwwwwatersmartsdorgprogramswatersmart-landscape-design-homeowners-workshop

  • Slide Number 1
  • San Diego County Water Authority
  • Slide Number 3
  • Slide Number 4
  • Slide Number 5
  • Slide Number 6
  • Slide Number 7
  • Before
  • After
  • Personal Goals
  • Slide Number 11
  • Why Remove Turf
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • WaterSmart Landscapes
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Design Process Overview
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Implementation Overview
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Slide Number 38
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Water Uptake by Plant Roots
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Slide Number 48
  • Slide Number 49
  • Slide Number 50
  • Slide Number 51
  • Slide Number 52
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Observations
  • Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Find Your Sunset Western Zone
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Plant Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Anatomy of an Irrigation System
  • Slide Number 131
  • Sprays Low Pressure
  • Sprays High Pressure
  • Slide Number 134
  • Slide Number 135
  • Slide Number 136
  • Slide Number 137
  • Slide Number 138
  • Slide Number 139
  • Slide Number 140
  • Slide Number 141
  • Slide Number 142
  • Slide Number 143
  • Slide Number 144
  • Slide Number 145
  • Slide Number 146
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  • Slide Number 148
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  • Slide Number 153
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  • Slide Number 160
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1 Prepare the site

bull Cut down tall weeds bull Remove woody or invasive plants bull (warm season turf) bull Flag sprinkler heads bull Soak the area with water

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

2 Edging Mounding amp Contouring

bull Make room for the mulch Cut lawn 12 inches away from concrete to 3rdquo below concrete level

bull Create mounds with removed sod by facing turf side down or discard removed sod

bull Grade as needed

Manual ldquoGrubbingrdquo Gas Powered

Sod Cutter

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

3 Ensure Irrigation of Trees and Large plants bull Add bubblers or drip irrigation if needed

In-line drip irrigation can be expanded as tree grows Bubbler Head Drip Irrigation

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

4 Plant Large Plants bull 5 gallon and larger

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

5 Add a weed barrier bull NOT weed cloth (except under rock) bull Newspaper or cardboard bull Overlap by 6-8 inches bull Cover all ground except where

there are plants

Paper amp Cardboard Weed Barrier Do NOT use weed cloth

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Notify your neighbors first

Weed Barrier Newspaper amp Cardboard

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

6 Layer bull 1-2rdquo of compost bull 4-5rdquo of Soil Building Mulch (tree trimmerrsquos chipped etc) bull Pull compost and mulch away from plant crowns and trunks

Timing bull Traditional Allow 3 - 5 months

for composting to complete process then plant

bull Fast Plant before completion by digging through layers

Sheet Mulching

(4rdquo+)

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

bull Rule of thumb for coverage 1 13 Cu Yd covers100 sf 4rdquo depth

Know your Turf Type to Effectively Remove

Turf Type Dormant Season

Active Season

Growth form

Seeds Common Types

Kill Method

Cool Season

Winter

Summer

Small tuffs

Dwarf Tall Fescue (common locally) Perennial Ryegrass Annual Ryegrass Blue Grass

Sheet Mulch

Warm Season

Winter Summer

Creeping Stolons

Bermuda grass Zoysia grass St Augustine Grass Kikuyu grass

Solarization or Chemical Followed by Sheet Mulching

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods bull Herbicides

bull Cannot be killed with Chemicals when dormant bull Spray herbicides when actively growing bull Repeat application

bull Non-toxic herbicide products

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods

bull Complete Sod Removal bull Sod goes to landfill

cannot be recycled

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Contouring for Dry Stream

Step 5 Implementation Contouring

Contouring Landscape Fabric First Cobbles Added

Completed

Step 5 Implementation Sequence

Do It Yourself or Professional Contractor What is right for you bull Tradeoff Cost vs Labor + Time bull Option Be the General Contractor yourself Installation or Repair bull California Landscape Contractors Association (CLCA)

httpwwwclcasandiegoorg bull Certified Irrigation Professional wwwIrrigationorg bull Contractors State License Board (CSLB)

httpwwwcslbcagovConsumers bull YouTube Instructional Videos

Step 6 Maintenance Irrigation

Irrigation Maintenance bull Adjust run time for season

bull 1 Winter bull 2 Fall amp Spring bull 3 Summer

bull Check for leaks and fix leaks promptly bull Flush drip systems and check filters to

reduce clogging bull Adjust sprayheads to prevent

overspray on hardscape

Step 6 Maintenance Plants

Plant Maintenance

bull Amend soil with compost and mulch regularly bull Remove weeds bull Monitor plant health bull Minimize the use of

non- organic chemicals bull Start with a hard spray

of water bull Use insecticidal soap

or other non-toxic pest killer

QUESTIONS

Apply for the WaterSmart Landscape Makeover Series

httplandscapemakeoverwatersmartsdorg Presentation Slides at httpwwwwatersmartsdorgprogramswatersmart-landscape-design-homeowners-workshop

  • Slide Number 1
  • San Diego County Water Authority
  • Slide Number 3
  • Slide Number 4
  • Slide Number 5
  • Slide Number 6
  • Slide Number 7
  • Before
  • After
  • Personal Goals
  • Slide Number 11
  • Why Remove Turf
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • WaterSmart Landscapes
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Design Process Overview
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Implementation Overview
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Slide Number 38
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Water Uptake by Plant Roots
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Slide Number 48
  • Slide Number 49
  • Slide Number 50
  • Slide Number 51
  • Slide Number 52
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Observations
  • Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Find Your Sunset Western Zone
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Plant Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Anatomy of an Irrigation System
  • Slide Number 131
  • Sprays Low Pressure
  • Sprays High Pressure
  • Slide Number 134
  • Slide Number 135
  • Slide Number 136
  • Slide Number 137
  • Slide Number 138
  • Slide Number 139
  • Slide Number 140
  • Slide Number 141
  • Slide Number 142
  • Slide Number 143
  • Slide Number 144
  • Slide Number 145
  • Slide Number 146
  • Slide Number 147
  • Slide Number 148
  • Slide Number 149
  • Slide Number 150
  • Slide Number 151
  • Slide Number 152
  • Slide Number 153
  • Slide Number 154
  • Slide Number 155
  • Slide Number 156
  • Slide Number 157
  • Slide Number 158
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2 Edging Mounding amp Contouring

bull Make room for the mulch Cut lawn 12 inches away from concrete to 3rdquo below concrete level

bull Create mounds with removed sod by facing turf side down or discard removed sod

bull Grade as needed

Manual ldquoGrubbingrdquo Gas Powered

Sod Cutter

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

3 Ensure Irrigation of Trees and Large plants bull Add bubblers or drip irrigation if needed

In-line drip irrigation can be expanded as tree grows Bubbler Head Drip Irrigation

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

4 Plant Large Plants bull 5 gallon and larger

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

5 Add a weed barrier bull NOT weed cloth (except under rock) bull Newspaper or cardboard bull Overlap by 6-8 inches bull Cover all ground except where

there are plants

Paper amp Cardboard Weed Barrier Do NOT use weed cloth

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Notify your neighbors first

Weed Barrier Newspaper amp Cardboard

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

6 Layer bull 1-2rdquo of compost bull 4-5rdquo of Soil Building Mulch (tree trimmerrsquos chipped etc) bull Pull compost and mulch away from plant crowns and trunks

Timing bull Traditional Allow 3 - 5 months

for composting to complete process then plant

bull Fast Plant before completion by digging through layers

Sheet Mulching

(4rdquo+)

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

bull Rule of thumb for coverage 1 13 Cu Yd covers100 sf 4rdquo depth

Know your Turf Type to Effectively Remove

Turf Type Dormant Season

Active Season

Growth form

Seeds Common Types

Kill Method

Cool Season

Winter

Summer

Small tuffs

Dwarf Tall Fescue (common locally) Perennial Ryegrass Annual Ryegrass Blue Grass

Sheet Mulch

Warm Season

Winter Summer

Creeping Stolons

Bermuda grass Zoysia grass St Augustine Grass Kikuyu grass

Solarization or Chemical Followed by Sheet Mulching

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods bull Herbicides

bull Cannot be killed with Chemicals when dormant bull Spray herbicides when actively growing bull Repeat application

bull Non-toxic herbicide products

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods

bull Complete Sod Removal bull Sod goes to landfill

cannot be recycled

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Contouring for Dry Stream

Step 5 Implementation Contouring

Contouring Landscape Fabric First Cobbles Added

Completed

Step 5 Implementation Sequence

Do It Yourself or Professional Contractor What is right for you bull Tradeoff Cost vs Labor + Time bull Option Be the General Contractor yourself Installation or Repair bull California Landscape Contractors Association (CLCA)

httpwwwclcasandiegoorg bull Certified Irrigation Professional wwwIrrigationorg bull Contractors State License Board (CSLB)

httpwwwcslbcagovConsumers bull YouTube Instructional Videos

Step 6 Maintenance Irrigation

Irrigation Maintenance bull Adjust run time for season

bull 1 Winter bull 2 Fall amp Spring bull 3 Summer

bull Check for leaks and fix leaks promptly bull Flush drip systems and check filters to

reduce clogging bull Adjust sprayheads to prevent

overspray on hardscape

Step 6 Maintenance Plants

Plant Maintenance

bull Amend soil with compost and mulch regularly bull Remove weeds bull Monitor plant health bull Minimize the use of

non- organic chemicals bull Start with a hard spray

of water bull Use insecticidal soap

or other non-toxic pest killer

QUESTIONS

Apply for the WaterSmart Landscape Makeover Series

httplandscapemakeoverwatersmartsdorg Presentation Slides at httpwwwwatersmartsdorgprogramswatersmart-landscape-design-homeowners-workshop

  • Slide Number 1
  • San Diego County Water Authority
  • Slide Number 3
  • Slide Number 4
  • Slide Number 5
  • Slide Number 6
  • Slide Number 7
  • Before
  • After
  • Personal Goals
  • Slide Number 11
  • Why Remove Turf
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • WaterSmart Landscapes
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Design Process Overview
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Implementation Overview
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Slide Number 38
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Water Uptake by Plant Roots
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Slide Number 48
  • Slide Number 49
  • Slide Number 50
  • Slide Number 51
  • Slide Number 52
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Observations
  • Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Find Your Sunset Western Zone
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Plant Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Anatomy of an Irrigation System
  • Slide Number 131
  • Sprays Low Pressure
  • Sprays High Pressure
  • Slide Number 134
  • Slide Number 135
  • Slide Number 136
  • Slide Number 137
  • Slide Number 138
  • Slide Number 139
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3 Ensure Irrigation of Trees and Large plants bull Add bubblers or drip irrigation if needed

In-line drip irrigation can be expanded as tree grows Bubbler Head Drip Irrigation

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

4 Plant Large Plants bull 5 gallon and larger

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

5 Add a weed barrier bull NOT weed cloth (except under rock) bull Newspaper or cardboard bull Overlap by 6-8 inches bull Cover all ground except where

there are plants

Paper amp Cardboard Weed Barrier Do NOT use weed cloth

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Notify your neighbors first

Weed Barrier Newspaper amp Cardboard

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

6 Layer bull 1-2rdquo of compost bull 4-5rdquo of Soil Building Mulch (tree trimmerrsquos chipped etc) bull Pull compost and mulch away from plant crowns and trunks

Timing bull Traditional Allow 3 - 5 months

for composting to complete process then plant

bull Fast Plant before completion by digging through layers

Sheet Mulching

(4rdquo+)

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

bull Rule of thumb for coverage 1 13 Cu Yd covers100 sf 4rdquo depth

Know your Turf Type to Effectively Remove

Turf Type Dormant Season

Active Season

Growth form

Seeds Common Types

Kill Method

Cool Season

Winter

Summer

Small tuffs

Dwarf Tall Fescue (common locally) Perennial Ryegrass Annual Ryegrass Blue Grass

Sheet Mulch

Warm Season

Winter Summer

Creeping Stolons

Bermuda grass Zoysia grass St Augustine Grass Kikuyu grass

Solarization or Chemical Followed by Sheet Mulching

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods bull Herbicides

bull Cannot be killed with Chemicals when dormant bull Spray herbicides when actively growing bull Repeat application

bull Non-toxic herbicide products

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods

bull Complete Sod Removal bull Sod goes to landfill

cannot be recycled

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Contouring for Dry Stream

Step 5 Implementation Contouring

Contouring Landscape Fabric First Cobbles Added

Completed

Step 5 Implementation Sequence

Do It Yourself or Professional Contractor What is right for you bull Tradeoff Cost vs Labor + Time bull Option Be the General Contractor yourself Installation or Repair bull California Landscape Contractors Association (CLCA)

httpwwwclcasandiegoorg bull Certified Irrigation Professional wwwIrrigationorg bull Contractors State License Board (CSLB)

httpwwwcslbcagovConsumers bull YouTube Instructional Videos

Step 6 Maintenance Irrigation

Irrigation Maintenance bull Adjust run time for season

bull 1 Winter bull 2 Fall amp Spring bull 3 Summer

bull Check for leaks and fix leaks promptly bull Flush drip systems and check filters to

reduce clogging bull Adjust sprayheads to prevent

overspray on hardscape

Step 6 Maintenance Plants

Plant Maintenance

bull Amend soil with compost and mulch regularly bull Remove weeds bull Monitor plant health bull Minimize the use of

non- organic chemicals bull Start with a hard spray

of water bull Use insecticidal soap

or other non-toxic pest killer

QUESTIONS

Apply for the WaterSmart Landscape Makeover Series

httplandscapemakeoverwatersmartsdorg Presentation Slides at httpwwwwatersmartsdorgprogramswatersmart-landscape-design-homeowners-workshop

  • Slide Number 1
  • San Diego County Water Authority
  • Slide Number 3
  • Slide Number 4
  • Slide Number 5
  • Slide Number 6
  • Slide Number 7
  • Before
  • After
  • Personal Goals
  • Slide Number 11
  • Why Remove Turf
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • WaterSmart Landscapes
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Design Process Overview
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Implementation Overview
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Slide Number 38
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Water Uptake by Plant Roots
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Slide Number 48
  • Slide Number 49
  • Slide Number 50
  • Slide Number 51
  • Slide Number 52
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Observations
  • Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Find Your Sunset Western Zone
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Plant Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Anatomy of an Irrigation System
  • Slide Number 131
  • Sprays Low Pressure
  • Sprays High Pressure
  • Slide Number 134
  • Slide Number 135
  • Slide Number 136
  • Slide Number 137
  • Slide Number 138
  • Slide Number 139
  • Slide Number 140
  • Slide Number 141
  • Slide Number 142
  • Slide Number 143
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4 Plant Large Plants bull 5 gallon and larger

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

5 Add a weed barrier bull NOT weed cloth (except under rock) bull Newspaper or cardboard bull Overlap by 6-8 inches bull Cover all ground except where

there are plants

Paper amp Cardboard Weed Barrier Do NOT use weed cloth

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Notify your neighbors first

Weed Barrier Newspaper amp Cardboard

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

6 Layer bull 1-2rdquo of compost bull 4-5rdquo of Soil Building Mulch (tree trimmerrsquos chipped etc) bull Pull compost and mulch away from plant crowns and trunks

Timing bull Traditional Allow 3 - 5 months

for composting to complete process then plant

bull Fast Plant before completion by digging through layers

Sheet Mulching

(4rdquo+)

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

bull Rule of thumb for coverage 1 13 Cu Yd covers100 sf 4rdquo depth

Know your Turf Type to Effectively Remove

Turf Type Dormant Season

Active Season

Growth form

Seeds Common Types

Kill Method

Cool Season

Winter

Summer

Small tuffs

Dwarf Tall Fescue (common locally) Perennial Ryegrass Annual Ryegrass Blue Grass

Sheet Mulch

Warm Season

Winter Summer

Creeping Stolons

Bermuda grass Zoysia grass St Augustine Grass Kikuyu grass

Solarization or Chemical Followed by Sheet Mulching

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods bull Herbicides

bull Cannot be killed with Chemicals when dormant bull Spray herbicides when actively growing bull Repeat application

bull Non-toxic herbicide products

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods

bull Complete Sod Removal bull Sod goes to landfill

cannot be recycled

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Contouring for Dry Stream

Step 5 Implementation Contouring

Contouring Landscape Fabric First Cobbles Added

Completed

Step 5 Implementation Sequence

Do It Yourself or Professional Contractor What is right for you bull Tradeoff Cost vs Labor + Time bull Option Be the General Contractor yourself Installation or Repair bull California Landscape Contractors Association (CLCA)

httpwwwclcasandiegoorg bull Certified Irrigation Professional wwwIrrigationorg bull Contractors State License Board (CSLB)

httpwwwcslbcagovConsumers bull YouTube Instructional Videos

Step 6 Maintenance Irrigation

Irrigation Maintenance bull Adjust run time for season

bull 1 Winter bull 2 Fall amp Spring bull 3 Summer

bull Check for leaks and fix leaks promptly bull Flush drip systems and check filters to

reduce clogging bull Adjust sprayheads to prevent

overspray on hardscape

Step 6 Maintenance Plants

Plant Maintenance

bull Amend soil with compost and mulch regularly bull Remove weeds bull Monitor plant health bull Minimize the use of

non- organic chemicals bull Start with a hard spray

of water bull Use insecticidal soap

or other non-toxic pest killer

QUESTIONS

Apply for the WaterSmart Landscape Makeover Series

httplandscapemakeoverwatersmartsdorg Presentation Slides at httpwwwwatersmartsdorgprogramswatersmart-landscape-design-homeowners-workshop

  • Slide Number 1
  • San Diego County Water Authority
  • Slide Number 3
  • Slide Number 4
  • Slide Number 5
  • Slide Number 6
  • Slide Number 7
  • Before
  • After
  • Personal Goals
  • Slide Number 11
  • Why Remove Turf
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • WaterSmart Landscapes
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Design Process Overview
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Implementation Overview
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Slide Number 38
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Water Uptake by Plant Roots
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Slide Number 48
  • Slide Number 49
  • Slide Number 50
  • Slide Number 51
  • Slide Number 52
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Observations
  • Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Find Your Sunset Western Zone
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Plant Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Anatomy of an Irrigation System
  • Slide Number 131
  • Sprays Low Pressure
  • Sprays High Pressure
  • Slide Number 134
  • Slide Number 135
  • Slide Number 136
  • Slide Number 137
  • Slide Number 138
  • Slide Number 139
  • Slide Number 140
  • Slide Number 141
  • Slide Number 142
  • Slide Number 143
  • Slide Number 144
  • Slide Number 145
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5 Add a weed barrier bull NOT weed cloth (except under rock) bull Newspaper or cardboard bull Overlap by 6-8 inches bull Cover all ground except where

there are plants

Paper amp Cardboard Weed Barrier Do NOT use weed cloth

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Notify your neighbors first

Weed Barrier Newspaper amp Cardboard

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

6 Layer bull 1-2rdquo of compost bull 4-5rdquo of Soil Building Mulch (tree trimmerrsquos chipped etc) bull Pull compost and mulch away from plant crowns and trunks

Timing bull Traditional Allow 3 - 5 months

for composting to complete process then plant

bull Fast Plant before completion by digging through layers

Sheet Mulching

(4rdquo+)

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

bull Rule of thumb for coverage 1 13 Cu Yd covers100 sf 4rdquo depth

Know your Turf Type to Effectively Remove

Turf Type Dormant Season

Active Season

Growth form

Seeds Common Types

Kill Method

Cool Season

Winter

Summer

Small tuffs

Dwarf Tall Fescue (common locally) Perennial Ryegrass Annual Ryegrass Blue Grass

Sheet Mulch

Warm Season

Winter Summer

Creeping Stolons

Bermuda grass Zoysia grass St Augustine Grass Kikuyu grass

Solarization or Chemical Followed by Sheet Mulching

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods bull Herbicides

bull Cannot be killed with Chemicals when dormant bull Spray herbicides when actively growing bull Repeat application

bull Non-toxic herbicide products

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods

bull Complete Sod Removal bull Sod goes to landfill

cannot be recycled

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Contouring for Dry Stream

Step 5 Implementation Contouring

Contouring Landscape Fabric First Cobbles Added

Completed

Step 5 Implementation Sequence

Do It Yourself or Professional Contractor What is right for you bull Tradeoff Cost vs Labor + Time bull Option Be the General Contractor yourself Installation or Repair bull California Landscape Contractors Association (CLCA)

httpwwwclcasandiegoorg bull Certified Irrigation Professional wwwIrrigationorg bull Contractors State License Board (CSLB)

httpwwwcslbcagovConsumers bull YouTube Instructional Videos

Step 6 Maintenance Irrigation

Irrigation Maintenance bull Adjust run time for season

bull 1 Winter bull 2 Fall amp Spring bull 3 Summer

bull Check for leaks and fix leaks promptly bull Flush drip systems and check filters to

reduce clogging bull Adjust sprayheads to prevent

overspray on hardscape

Step 6 Maintenance Plants

Plant Maintenance

bull Amend soil with compost and mulch regularly bull Remove weeds bull Monitor plant health bull Minimize the use of

non- organic chemicals bull Start with a hard spray

of water bull Use insecticidal soap

or other non-toxic pest killer

QUESTIONS

Apply for the WaterSmart Landscape Makeover Series

httplandscapemakeoverwatersmartsdorg Presentation Slides at httpwwwwatersmartsdorgprogramswatersmart-landscape-design-homeowners-workshop

  • Slide Number 1
  • San Diego County Water Authority
  • Slide Number 3
  • Slide Number 4
  • Slide Number 5
  • Slide Number 6
  • Slide Number 7
  • Before
  • After
  • Personal Goals
  • Slide Number 11
  • Why Remove Turf
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • WaterSmart Landscapes
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Design Process Overview
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Implementation Overview
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Slide Number 38
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Water Uptake by Plant Roots
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Slide Number 48
  • Slide Number 49
  • Slide Number 50
  • Slide Number 51
  • Slide Number 52
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Observations
  • Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Find Your Sunset Western Zone
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Plant Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Anatomy of an Irrigation System
  • Slide Number 131
  • Sprays Low Pressure
  • Sprays High Pressure
  • Slide Number 134
  • Slide Number 135
  • Slide Number 136
  • Slide Number 137
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Notify your neighbors first

Weed Barrier Newspaper amp Cardboard

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

6 Layer bull 1-2rdquo of compost bull 4-5rdquo of Soil Building Mulch (tree trimmerrsquos chipped etc) bull Pull compost and mulch away from plant crowns and trunks

Timing bull Traditional Allow 3 - 5 months

for composting to complete process then plant

bull Fast Plant before completion by digging through layers

Sheet Mulching

(4rdquo+)

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

bull Rule of thumb for coverage 1 13 Cu Yd covers100 sf 4rdquo depth

Know your Turf Type to Effectively Remove

Turf Type Dormant Season

Active Season

Growth form

Seeds Common Types

Kill Method

Cool Season

Winter

Summer

Small tuffs

Dwarf Tall Fescue (common locally) Perennial Ryegrass Annual Ryegrass Blue Grass

Sheet Mulch

Warm Season

Winter Summer

Creeping Stolons

Bermuda grass Zoysia grass St Augustine Grass Kikuyu grass

Solarization or Chemical Followed by Sheet Mulching

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods bull Herbicides

bull Cannot be killed with Chemicals when dormant bull Spray herbicides when actively growing bull Repeat application

bull Non-toxic herbicide products

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods

bull Complete Sod Removal bull Sod goes to landfill

cannot be recycled

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Contouring for Dry Stream

Step 5 Implementation Contouring

Contouring Landscape Fabric First Cobbles Added

Completed

Step 5 Implementation Sequence

Do It Yourself or Professional Contractor What is right for you bull Tradeoff Cost vs Labor + Time bull Option Be the General Contractor yourself Installation or Repair bull California Landscape Contractors Association (CLCA)

httpwwwclcasandiegoorg bull Certified Irrigation Professional wwwIrrigationorg bull Contractors State License Board (CSLB)

httpwwwcslbcagovConsumers bull YouTube Instructional Videos

Step 6 Maintenance Irrigation

Irrigation Maintenance bull Adjust run time for season

bull 1 Winter bull 2 Fall amp Spring bull 3 Summer

bull Check for leaks and fix leaks promptly bull Flush drip systems and check filters to

reduce clogging bull Adjust sprayheads to prevent

overspray on hardscape

Step 6 Maintenance Plants

Plant Maintenance

bull Amend soil with compost and mulch regularly bull Remove weeds bull Monitor plant health bull Minimize the use of

non- organic chemicals bull Start with a hard spray

of water bull Use insecticidal soap

or other non-toxic pest killer

QUESTIONS

Apply for the WaterSmart Landscape Makeover Series

httplandscapemakeoverwatersmartsdorg Presentation Slides at httpwwwwatersmartsdorgprogramswatersmart-landscape-design-homeowners-workshop

  • Slide Number 1
  • San Diego County Water Authority
  • Slide Number 3
  • Slide Number 4
  • Slide Number 5
  • Slide Number 6
  • Slide Number 7
  • Before
  • After
  • Personal Goals
  • Slide Number 11
  • Why Remove Turf
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • WaterSmart Landscapes
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Design Process Overview
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Implementation Overview
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Slide Number 38
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Water Uptake by Plant Roots
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Slide Number 48
  • Slide Number 49
  • Slide Number 50
  • Slide Number 51
  • Slide Number 52
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Observations
  • Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Find Your Sunset Western Zone
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Plant Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Anatomy of an Irrigation System
  • Slide Number 131
  • Sprays Low Pressure
  • Sprays High Pressure
  • Slide Number 134
  • Slide Number 135
  • Slide Number 136
  • Slide Number 137
  • Slide Number 138
  • Slide Number 139
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6 Layer bull 1-2rdquo of compost bull 4-5rdquo of Soil Building Mulch (tree trimmerrsquos chipped etc) bull Pull compost and mulch away from plant crowns and trunks

Timing bull Traditional Allow 3 - 5 months

for composting to complete process then plant

bull Fast Plant before completion by digging through layers

Sheet Mulching

(4rdquo+)

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

bull Rule of thumb for coverage 1 13 Cu Yd covers100 sf 4rdquo depth

Know your Turf Type to Effectively Remove

Turf Type Dormant Season

Active Season

Growth form

Seeds Common Types

Kill Method

Cool Season

Winter

Summer

Small tuffs

Dwarf Tall Fescue (common locally) Perennial Ryegrass Annual Ryegrass Blue Grass

Sheet Mulch

Warm Season

Winter Summer

Creeping Stolons

Bermuda grass Zoysia grass St Augustine Grass Kikuyu grass

Solarization or Chemical Followed by Sheet Mulching

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods bull Herbicides

bull Cannot be killed with Chemicals when dormant bull Spray herbicides when actively growing bull Repeat application

bull Non-toxic herbicide products

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods

bull Complete Sod Removal bull Sod goes to landfill

cannot be recycled

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Contouring for Dry Stream

Step 5 Implementation Contouring

Contouring Landscape Fabric First Cobbles Added

Completed

Step 5 Implementation Sequence

Do It Yourself or Professional Contractor What is right for you bull Tradeoff Cost vs Labor + Time bull Option Be the General Contractor yourself Installation or Repair bull California Landscape Contractors Association (CLCA)

httpwwwclcasandiegoorg bull Certified Irrigation Professional wwwIrrigationorg bull Contractors State License Board (CSLB)

httpwwwcslbcagovConsumers bull YouTube Instructional Videos

Step 6 Maintenance Irrigation

Irrigation Maintenance bull Adjust run time for season

bull 1 Winter bull 2 Fall amp Spring bull 3 Summer

bull Check for leaks and fix leaks promptly bull Flush drip systems and check filters to

reduce clogging bull Adjust sprayheads to prevent

overspray on hardscape

Step 6 Maintenance Plants

Plant Maintenance

bull Amend soil with compost and mulch regularly bull Remove weeds bull Monitor plant health bull Minimize the use of

non- organic chemicals bull Start with a hard spray

of water bull Use insecticidal soap

or other non-toxic pest killer

QUESTIONS

Apply for the WaterSmart Landscape Makeover Series

httplandscapemakeoverwatersmartsdorg Presentation Slides at httpwwwwatersmartsdorgprogramswatersmart-landscape-design-homeowners-workshop

  • Slide Number 1
  • San Diego County Water Authority
  • Slide Number 3
  • Slide Number 4
  • Slide Number 5
  • Slide Number 6
  • Slide Number 7
  • Before
  • After
  • Personal Goals
  • Slide Number 11
  • Why Remove Turf
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • WaterSmart Landscapes
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Design Process Overview
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Implementation Overview
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Slide Number 38
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Water Uptake by Plant Roots
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Slide Number 48
  • Slide Number 49
  • Slide Number 50
  • Slide Number 51
  • Slide Number 52
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Observations
  • Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Find Your Sunset Western Zone
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Plant Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Anatomy of an Irrigation System
  • Slide Number 131
  • Sprays Low Pressure
  • Sprays High Pressure
  • Slide Number 134
  • Slide Number 135
  • Slide Number 136
  • Slide Number 137
  • Slide Number 138
  • Slide Number 139
  • Slide Number 140
  • Slide Number 141
  • Slide Number 142
  • Slide Number 143
  • Slide Number 144
  • Slide Number 145
  • Slide Number 146
  • Slide Number 147
  • Slide Number 148
  • Slide Number 149
  • Slide Number 150
  • Slide Number 151
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  • Slide Number 153
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  • Slide Number 156
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  • Slide Number 160
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Know your Turf Type to Effectively Remove

Turf Type Dormant Season

Active Season

Growth form

Seeds Common Types

Kill Method

Cool Season

Winter

Summer

Small tuffs

Dwarf Tall Fescue (common locally) Perennial Ryegrass Annual Ryegrass Blue Grass

Sheet Mulch

Warm Season

Winter Summer

Creeping Stolons

Bermuda grass Zoysia grass St Augustine Grass Kikuyu grass

Solarization or Chemical Followed by Sheet Mulching

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal amp Sheet Mulching

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods bull Herbicides

bull Cannot be killed with Chemicals when dormant bull Spray herbicides when actively growing bull Repeat application

bull Non-toxic herbicide products

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods

bull Complete Sod Removal bull Sod goes to landfill

cannot be recycled

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Contouring for Dry Stream

Step 5 Implementation Contouring

Contouring Landscape Fabric First Cobbles Added

Completed

Step 5 Implementation Sequence

Do It Yourself or Professional Contractor What is right for you bull Tradeoff Cost vs Labor + Time bull Option Be the General Contractor yourself Installation or Repair bull California Landscape Contractors Association (CLCA)

httpwwwclcasandiegoorg bull Certified Irrigation Professional wwwIrrigationorg bull Contractors State License Board (CSLB)

httpwwwcslbcagovConsumers bull YouTube Instructional Videos

Step 6 Maintenance Irrigation

Irrigation Maintenance bull Adjust run time for season

bull 1 Winter bull 2 Fall amp Spring bull 3 Summer

bull Check for leaks and fix leaks promptly bull Flush drip systems and check filters to

reduce clogging bull Adjust sprayheads to prevent

overspray on hardscape

Step 6 Maintenance Plants

Plant Maintenance

bull Amend soil with compost and mulch regularly bull Remove weeds bull Monitor plant health bull Minimize the use of

non- organic chemicals bull Start with a hard spray

of water bull Use insecticidal soap

or other non-toxic pest killer

QUESTIONS

Apply for the WaterSmart Landscape Makeover Series

httplandscapemakeoverwatersmartsdorg Presentation Slides at httpwwwwatersmartsdorgprogramswatersmart-landscape-design-homeowners-workshop

  • Slide Number 1
  • San Diego County Water Authority
  • Slide Number 3
  • Slide Number 4
  • Slide Number 5
  • Slide Number 6
  • Slide Number 7
  • Before
  • After
  • Personal Goals
  • Slide Number 11
  • Why Remove Turf
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • WaterSmart Landscapes
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Design Process Overview
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Implementation Overview
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Slide Number 38
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Water Uptake by Plant Roots
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Slide Number 48
  • Slide Number 49
  • Slide Number 50
  • Slide Number 51
  • Slide Number 52
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Observations
  • Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4 Design Functional Design
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Find Your Sunset Western Zone
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Plant Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Anatomy of an Irrigation System
  • Slide Number 131
  • Sprays Low Pressure
  • Sprays High Pressure
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Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods bull Herbicides

bull Cannot be killed with Chemicals when dormant bull Spray herbicides when actively growing bull Repeat application

bull Non-toxic herbicide products

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods

bull Complete Sod Removal bull Sod goes to landfill

cannot be recycled

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Contouring for Dry Stream

Step 5 Implementation Contouring

Contouring Landscape Fabric First Cobbles Added

Completed

Step 5 Implementation Sequence

Do It Yourself or Professional Contractor What is right for you bull Tradeoff Cost vs Labor + Time bull Option Be the General Contractor yourself Installation or Repair bull California Landscape Contractors Association (CLCA)

httpwwwclcasandiegoorg bull Certified Irrigation Professional wwwIrrigationorg bull Contractors State License Board (CSLB)

httpwwwcslbcagovConsumers bull YouTube Instructional Videos

Step 6 Maintenance Irrigation

Irrigation Maintenance bull Adjust run time for season

bull 1 Winter bull 2 Fall amp Spring bull 3 Summer

bull Check for leaks and fix leaks promptly bull Flush drip systems and check filters to

reduce clogging bull Adjust sprayheads to prevent

overspray on hardscape

Step 6 Maintenance Plants

Plant Maintenance

bull Amend soil with compost and mulch regularly bull Remove weeds bull Monitor plant health bull Minimize the use of

non- organic chemicals bull Start with a hard spray

of water bull Use insecticidal soap

or other non-toxic pest killer

QUESTIONS

Apply for the WaterSmart Landscape Makeover Series

httplandscapemakeoverwatersmartsdorg Presentation Slides at httpwwwwatersmartsdorgprogramswatersmart-landscape-design-homeowners-workshop

  • Slide Number 1
  • San Diego County Water Authority
  • Slide Number 3
  • Slide Number 4
  • Slide Number 5
  • Slide Number 6
  • Slide Number 7
  • Before
  • After
  • Personal Goals
  • Slide Number 11
  • Why Remove Turf
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • WaterSmart Landscapes
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Design Process Overview
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Implementation Overview
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
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  • Water Uptake by Plant Roots
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  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
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  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Observations
  • Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
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  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Find Your Sunset Western Zone
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Plant Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
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  • Anatomy of an Irrigation System
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  • Sprays Low Pressure
  • Sprays High Pressure
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Warm Season Turf Treatment Methods

bull Complete Sod Removal bull Sod goes to landfill

cannot be recycled

Step 5 Implementation Turf Removal

Contouring for Dry Stream

Step 5 Implementation Contouring

Contouring Landscape Fabric First Cobbles Added

Completed

Step 5 Implementation Sequence

Do It Yourself or Professional Contractor What is right for you bull Tradeoff Cost vs Labor + Time bull Option Be the General Contractor yourself Installation or Repair bull California Landscape Contractors Association (CLCA)

httpwwwclcasandiegoorg bull Certified Irrigation Professional wwwIrrigationorg bull Contractors State License Board (CSLB)

httpwwwcslbcagovConsumers bull YouTube Instructional Videos

Step 6 Maintenance Irrigation

Irrigation Maintenance bull Adjust run time for season

bull 1 Winter bull 2 Fall amp Spring bull 3 Summer

bull Check for leaks and fix leaks promptly bull Flush drip systems and check filters to

reduce clogging bull Adjust sprayheads to prevent

overspray on hardscape

Step 6 Maintenance Plants

Plant Maintenance

bull Amend soil with compost and mulch regularly bull Remove weeds bull Monitor plant health bull Minimize the use of

non- organic chemicals bull Start with a hard spray

of water bull Use insecticidal soap

or other non-toxic pest killer

QUESTIONS

Apply for the WaterSmart Landscape Makeover Series

httplandscapemakeoverwatersmartsdorg Presentation Slides at httpwwwwatersmartsdorgprogramswatersmart-landscape-design-homeowners-workshop

  • Slide Number 1
  • San Diego County Water Authority
  • Slide Number 3
  • Slide Number 4
  • Slide Number 5
  • Slide Number 6
  • Slide Number 7
  • Before
  • After
  • Personal Goals
  • Slide Number 11
  • Why Remove Turf
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • WaterSmart Landscapes
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Design Process Overview
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Implementation Overview
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
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  • Water Uptake by Plant Roots
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  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Observations
  • Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
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  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Find Your Sunset Western Zone
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Plant Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
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  • Anatomy of an Irrigation System
  • Slide Number 131
  • Sprays Low Pressure
  • Sprays High Pressure
  • Slide Number 134
  • Slide Number 135
  • Slide Number 136
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Contouring for Dry Stream

Step 5 Implementation Contouring

Contouring Landscape Fabric First Cobbles Added

Completed

Step 5 Implementation Sequence

Do It Yourself or Professional Contractor What is right for you bull Tradeoff Cost vs Labor + Time bull Option Be the General Contractor yourself Installation or Repair bull California Landscape Contractors Association (CLCA)

httpwwwclcasandiegoorg bull Certified Irrigation Professional wwwIrrigationorg bull Contractors State License Board (CSLB)

httpwwwcslbcagovConsumers bull YouTube Instructional Videos

Step 6 Maintenance Irrigation

Irrigation Maintenance bull Adjust run time for season

bull 1 Winter bull 2 Fall amp Spring bull 3 Summer

bull Check for leaks and fix leaks promptly bull Flush drip systems and check filters to

reduce clogging bull Adjust sprayheads to prevent

overspray on hardscape

Step 6 Maintenance Plants

Plant Maintenance

bull Amend soil with compost and mulch regularly bull Remove weeds bull Monitor plant health bull Minimize the use of

non- organic chemicals bull Start with a hard spray

of water bull Use insecticidal soap

or other non-toxic pest killer

QUESTIONS

Apply for the WaterSmart Landscape Makeover Series

httplandscapemakeoverwatersmartsdorg Presentation Slides at httpwwwwatersmartsdorgprogramswatersmart-landscape-design-homeowners-workshop

  • Slide Number 1
  • San Diego County Water Authority
  • Slide Number 3
  • Slide Number 4
  • Slide Number 5
  • Slide Number 6
  • Slide Number 7
  • Before
  • After
  • Personal Goals
  • Slide Number 11
  • Why Remove Turf
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • WaterSmart Landscapes
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Design Process Overview
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Implementation Overview
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
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  • Water Uptake by Plant Roots
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
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  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
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  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Observations
  • Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
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  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Find Your Sunset Western Zone
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Plant Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
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  • Anatomy of an Irrigation System
  • Slide Number 131
  • Sprays Low Pressure
  • Sprays High Pressure
  • Slide Number 134
  • Slide Number 135
  • Slide Number 136
  • Slide Number 137
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Step 5 Implementation Sequence

Do It Yourself or Professional Contractor What is right for you bull Tradeoff Cost vs Labor + Time bull Option Be the General Contractor yourself Installation or Repair bull California Landscape Contractors Association (CLCA)

httpwwwclcasandiegoorg bull Certified Irrigation Professional wwwIrrigationorg bull Contractors State License Board (CSLB)

httpwwwcslbcagovConsumers bull YouTube Instructional Videos

Step 6 Maintenance Irrigation

Irrigation Maintenance bull Adjust run time for season

bull 1 Winter bull 2 Fall amp Spring bull 3 Summer

bull Check for leaks and fix leaks promptly bull Flush drip systems and check filters to

reduce clogging bull Adjust sprayheads to prevent

overspray on hardscape

Step 6 Maintenance Plants

Plant Maintenance

bull Amend soil with compost and mulch regularly bull Remove weeds bull Monitor plant health bull Minimize the use of

non- organic chemicals bull Start with a hard spray

of water bull Use insecticidal soap

or other non-toxic pest killer

QUESTIONS

Apply for the WaterSmart Landscape Makeover Series

httplandscapemakeoverwatersmartsdorg Presentation Slides at httpwwwwatersmartsdorgprogramswatersmart-landscape-design-homeowners-workshop

  • Slide Number 1
  • San Diego County Water Authority
  • Slide Number 3
  • Slide Number 4
  • Slide Number 5
  • Slide Number 6
  • Slide Number 7
  • Before
  • After
  • Personal Goals
  • Slide Number 11
  • Why Remove Turf
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • WaterSmart Landscapes
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Design Process Overview
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Implementation Overview
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
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  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
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  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
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  • Water Uptake by Plant Roots
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
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  • Slide Number 50
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  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
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  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Observations
  • Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
  • Step 4 Design Background Concepts
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  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Find Your Sunset Western Zone
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
  • Step 4 Design Plant Placement
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
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  • Anatomy of an Irrigation System
  • Slide Number 131
  • Sprays Low Pressure
  • Sprays High Pressure
  • Slide Number 134
  • Slide Number 135
  • Slide Number 136
  • Slide Number 137
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Step 6 Maintenance Irrigation

Irrigation Maintenance bull Adjust run time for season

bull 1 Winter bull 2 Fall amp Spring bull 3 Summer

bull Check for leaks and fix leaks promptly bull Flush drip systems and check filters to

reduce clogging bull Adjust sprayheads to prevent

overspray on hardscape

Step 6 Maintenance Plants

Plant Maintenance

bull Amend soil with compost and mulch regularly bull Remove weeds bull Monitor plant health bull Minimize the use of

non- organic chemicals bull Start with a hard spray

of water bull Use insecticidal soap

or other non-toxic pest killer

QUESTIONS

Apply for the WaterSmart Landscape Makeover Series

httplandscapemakeoverwatersmartsdorg Presentation Slides at httpwwwwatersmartsdorgprogramswatersmart-landscape-design-homeowners-workshop

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  • Before
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  • Why Remove Turf
  • Case Study 1
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  • WaterSmart Landscapes
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Design Process Overview
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Implementation Overview
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
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  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
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  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
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  • Find Your Sunset Western Zone
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
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Step 6 Maintenance Plants

Plant Maintenance

bull Amend soil with compost and mulch regularly bull Remove weeds bull Monitor plant health bull Minimize the use of

non- organic chemicals bull Start with a hard spray

of water bull Use insecticidal soap

or other non-toxic pest killer

QUESTIONS

Apply for the WaterSmart Landscape Makeover Series

httplandscapemakeoverwatersmartsdorg Presentation Slides at httpwwwwatersmartsdorgprogramswatersmart-landscape-design-homeowners-workshop

  • Slide Number 1
  • San Diego County Water Authority
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  • Before
  • After
  • Personal Goals
  • Slide Number 11
  • Why Remove Turf
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • WaterSmart Landscapes
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Design Process Overview
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Implementation Overview
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
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  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
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  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
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  • Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
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  • Find Your Sunset Western Zone
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
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  • Anatomy of an Irrigation System
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  • Sprays Low Pressure
  • Sprays High Pressure
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QUESTIONS

Apply for the WaterSmart Landscape Makeover Series

httplandscapemakeoverwatersmartsdorg Presentation Slides at httpwwwwatersmartsdorgprogramswatersmart-landscape-design-homeowners-workshop

  • Slide Number 1
  • San Diego County Water Authority
  • Slide Number 3
  • Slide Number 4
  • Slide Number 5
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  • Slide Number 7
  • Before
  • After
  • Personal Goals
  • Slide Number 11
  • Why Remove Turf
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 1
  • WaterSmart Landscapes
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Design Process Overview
  • Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Implementation Overview
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 1Identify Your Landscape Target
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Create a Basic Plot Plan
  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 2Plot Plan Alternative
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3 Evaluate Your Site Watershed
  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil
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  • Water Uptake by Plant Roots
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  • Step 3Evaluate Your Site Soil and Watershed
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  • Step 4 Design Your WaterSmart Landscape
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  • Find Your Sunset Western Zone
  • Step 4Design Plant Selection
  • Step 4 Design Planting Design amp Placement
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  • Anatomy of an Irrigation System
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  • Sprays Low Pressure
  • Sprays High Pressure
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Watersmart innovations 2010 cost of capacity

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This presentation premiered at WaterSmart Innovations€¦ · Determining landscape characteristics using aerial imagery – remote sensing/visual interpretation Multiple year, high

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AFTER Water-Saving Landscape?...consultation on your landscape plan with a design professional Class 4: Intelligent Irrigation Learn WaterSmart irrigation components and procedures

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WaterSmart Landscape DESIGN FOR HOMEOWNERS · Soil Drainage and Percolation Test (Homeowner’s Guide) Day 1 1. Dig one cubic foot hole (12”x12”x12”) 2. Fill the hole with water

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Maintaining a waterSmart Landscape waterSmart is a program of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources' Environmental Protection Division in partnership.

Maintaining a waterSmart Landscape waterSmart is a program of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources' Environmental Protection Division in partnership.

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A Homeowner’s Guide to a WaterSmart Landscape · The WaterSmart Landscape Makeover Program is an award-winning educational program developed . ... even the smallest home feel open.

A Homeowner’s Guide to a WaterSmart Landscape · The WaterSmart Landscape Makeover Program is an award-winning educational program developed . ... even the smallest home feel open.