Full Printable Lot Design - A Field Guide Working with Lots
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1. Field Guide DFC lots com Party Lot 13 Party Lot Field Notes DETROIT RAGE visit DFC lots com FUTURE with lots CITY DFClots2. Planting Tips Call ahead to be sure the nursery or garden store has the plants you need for your lot design The best time to plant trees and shrubs is the spring or fall Do not plant in extreme heot Water after planting and as needed Do not let plants dry out Weed weekly or as needed Mulch and wood chips help protect trees and plants from mowers and conserves water If you decide to plant larger trees speak with a professional or an educational group as older trees can be more difficult to establish
3. family or neighbors would like to construct this lot design Please refer to the Step By Step section for guidance If you do not have the required support or feel unable to tackle this lot design please seek professional assistance How long will it take to install this lot design While people tackle projects in different ways and at different speeds the Field Guide estimates installation time of this lot design to be one full weekend with the help of at least three to five healthy adults or youth The Field Guide assumes the lot is construction ready and all equipment and materials required for lot design have been acquired and are ready to use For more information refer to DFC lots com Cost 50 1 000 2700s 500 S5 sella Beginner Advanced Volunteer Professional Field Guide DFC lots com Party Lot 3 Example of Party Section Lot Plantings Planting Area Grass Area The Party Lot can be installed on a single lot or extended across multiple lots It is also suitable for corner properties e Evergreen Tree C Shade Tree and Shrub o Groundcover C Grass or Optional Groundcover Image Source 1 Georgi Kunev Syringa vulgaris Bulgaria 1 jpg 08 April 2007 via Wikimedia CC BY 2 5 2 FredrikLahnn Vinca minor 9 April 2008 via Wikimedia Public Domain Field Guide DFC lots com Party Lot Before You Start Construction Ready
4. planting hole Balled and burlapped root balls should remain wrapped until placed in hole Unwrap the top of the root ball and peel back the burlap once planted Remove any twine nails or stakes The root flare should be level with the ground when you place the tree in the hole Field Guide DFC lots com Party Lot Party Lot Step By Step Water the root ball then backfill the hole with the soil previously removed from planting Add water to the tree every six inches as you backfill the hole Compact the soil lightly after each watering until the hole is filled with soil and level with the adjacent ground The Field Guide recommends three foot diameter by three inch depth of mulch or wood chips around trees keeping it a few inches away from tree trunks For more guidance on tree planting refer to the Tree Planting Detail C Plant Perennials sunny to partly sunny plantings are recommended for the Party Lot If your lot is in shade seek alternative planting options Place plants in the desired location then remove plastic pots loosen roots and plant The Field Guide recommends three inches 5 cubic yards of mulch or wood chips to the three planting beds as shown on plan Adding mulch or wood chips will help suppress weeds For more guidance on planting perennials refer to the Perennials Grasses Planting Detail O Maintain Your Lot Design Trees and shrubs are relatively low maintenance Water and
5. weed plants while they are getting established Once your shrubs and groundcover are established they will shade out the majority of any weeds Rose can be pruned in late winter as well as lilac after it is done flowering Add mulch or wood chips annually to areas without groundcover to help suppress weed growth Field Guide DFC lots com Party Lot 8 Party Lot Step By Step C Sow Remaining Lot If you are seeking a lower maintenance alternative to a traditional lawn the Field Guide recommends a fescue seed mix If you follow the Party Lot lot design you will need approximately 12 pounds of fescue seed mix for the remaining lot and three 8 by 112 5 foot rolls of single net germination blankets This family of floppy grasses is drought resistant and requires one cutting in August or September per year Fescue can be established in full sun to shade and should be seeded in spring mid March to mid May or fall August to September Soil should be prepared for seeding by scarifying raking or tilling the soil four to six inches deep to loosen any compaction allowing for easier seed germination and better water infiltration Apply seed mix to a damp lot Sow seed across the remaining lot by using a seed spreader or by hand A seed rate of five pounds per 1 000 square feet is recommended Gently water seedlings daily until they are four to six inches in height Placing a thin layer of straw or a germination blanket over se
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7. This lot design assumes that you have prepared the lot toa construction ready state Construction Ready refers to a lot that is clean and clear of trash hazardous objects unwanted trees brush and vegetation fences and other unwanted structures lt may be necessary to remove grass in preparation for your lot design Refer to the Remove Your Grass box located on the right hand side of this page for more information Is there an available water source near your lot Consider how and where you will access water during and after construction to ensure that your plants can establish If your lot is not ready for construction refer to the Clean Green lot design You can find the lot design at DFC lots com Call Before You Dig Locate underground utilities before beginning your lot design MISS DIG provides a free service to Michigan residents by locating and marking utilities on requested properties Call 800 482 7171 or 811 at least three days before you plan to start digging on your lot Test Your Soil Harmful pollutants have made their way into many urban soils To proceed with awareness consider having your soil tested before construction Two great options are available Soil testing is free to members of Keep Growing Detroit s Garden Resource Program Call 515 757 2655 for more information or visit detroitagriculture net If you are not yet a member you can work directly with Michigan St
8. ate University s MSU Extension Program They have a Home Lawn and Garden Soil Test Mailer for 25 For more information call 888 6 8 3464 or visit msusoiltest com If you are concerned about the presence of lead or other contaminants in your soil call the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services at 866 691 5323 or 800 424 LEAD Remove Your Grass Need to remove grass in areas where you are constructing your lot design There are many ways to remove unwanted grass The first is to remove the grass and its root system by digging up the grass Another option is to cover your lot with cardboard or a plastic tarp to smother your grass in darkness It will take several weeks but after being covered the dead grass will be easier to remove Till Safely Before you till inspect your lot for signs of buried concrete or rubble that was not removed during the cleanup stage Large debris can ruin tiller blades When tilling wear appropriate safety gear such as covered boots with socks long pants safety glasses dust mask and ear protection Make sure you understand the safe operating procedures of your tiller Refer to the user s manual Field Guide DFC lots com Party Lot What You Need Shopping List The shopping list provides a breakdown of potential materials tools and resources required to construct this lot design This shopping list is designed for a single lot 30 by 100 feet however
9. eded areas will m help ensure that your seed establishes by keeping D Visit the Resources page on seeds from blowing away and protecting them the Field Guide s web site from birds Germination blankets or straw can be DFC lots com to discover purchased at most nurseries and garden stores other vendors and places to Once established grass will not require purchase plants supplemental watering except during unusually dry periods Eco Turf Low Maintenance Fescue Mix is one recommended seed mix and can be purchased through the Michigan Wildflower Farm Average Height of Plants Other Field Guide lot designs can be used as groundcovers Check out the web site for additional options and ideas Next Level If you would like to bring additional color to your grass you can plant bluebells crocuses and or daffodils to create a decorative show in spring Bulbs should be planted in the fall For more guidance on bulb planting refer to the Bulb Planting Detail Trees Shrubs and Groundcover Field Guide DFC lots com Party Lot 9 Party Lot Lot Design Alley Individual Plant Refer to the Construction Package for more details located at DFC lots com eur A11edoJd eur A11edoud Individual Ornamental Tree Individual Shade Tree Individual Evergreen Tree Roqd G Evergreen Tree 3 Flowering Shrub 9 Groundcover C Mulch Serbian Spruce Rose Periwink
10. le Flowering Shrub 4 Ornamental Tree Shade Tree Grass or Optional Lilac Serviceberry Yellowwood Groundcover Field Guide DFC lots com Party Lot Autumn Brilliance Yellowwood Serviceberry Cladrastis kentuckea Amelanchier x grandiflora 40 Height x 40 Width 25 Height x 15 Width Blooms May Blooms April Quantity 2 pots Quantity 1 pot 10 Planting Full Sun to Part Sun Bruns Serbian Spruce Sunny Knockout Rose Picea omorika Bruns Rosa x Sunny 30 Height x 10 Width 3 Height x 3 Width Quantity 1 pot Quantity 11 pots Common Lilac Periwinkle Syringa vulgaris Vinca minor 12 Height x 9 Width Height Quantity 2 pots Quantity 240 plugs Plant Sizes Bruns Serbian Spruce Common Lilac Sunny Knockout Rose Space approximately three feet apart Autumn Brilliance Serviceberry Periwinkle Groundcover Space plugs approximately one foot apart Yellowwood Pots Plants can be purchased in one to five gallon pots The size of pots can change based on availability 1 5 inch diameter trees are available at commercial landscape supply stores in pots or balled and burlapped B amp B Plugs Plants can be purchased in plug form as a less expensive alternative to pots Plant one plug per square foot Image Source 1 Paul Woods Amelanchier in bloom 1 15 April 2013 via Flickr CC BY NC SA 2 0 2 Chhe Cladrastis kentukea 06 June 2
11. s Maintain Your Lot Design Sow Remaining Lot O Prepare Your Lot This lot design utilizes q full 30 by 100 foot lot however the Field Guide recommends implementing the design on multiple lots to create a larger more usable community space Select the best location for the Party Lot perennial beds Use marking paint and a tape measure to mop out the size shape and dimensions of your design Minimal grass removal is required for your lot design The Field Guide recommends removing the grass and its root system by digging the grass up If implementing the design across multiple lots a different grass removal method may be required Refer to Remove Your Grass on page 4 for more information C Plant Trees The Field Guide recommends planting 1 5 inch diameter trees however you can plant smaller or larger trees if you prefer Trees can be purchased in pots or balled and burlapped If you decide to plant larger trees speak with a professional or an educational group as older trees can be more difficult to establish Plant trees as soon as possible after purchasing If you cannot plant them the same day do not leave unplanted trees in direct sunlight Keep them in shade and well watered until you can plant them Trees dry out fast Identify the location where you wish to plant the trees Dig a hole three times the width of the root ball and equal to the depth Pots should be removed before placing the tree in the
12. the Party Lot is best installed on multiple lots Tools Resources Suggested Tools Marking Paint and Tape Measure Safety Gear Gloves heavy work boots tall socks pants long sleeve shirts dust masks protective eye wear ear plugs and hard hats if using heavy machinery Garden Tools Spades shovels rakes trash bags and wheelbarrows Potential Water Sources Garden Hose with potential extension hose Sprinkler Rain Barrel in addition to other water source Field Guide Resources Resources are available on the Field Guide s web site Clean Green Tree Planting Detail Perennials Grasses Planting Detail Bulb Planting Detail Shopping List Materials List Materials Mulch or Wood Chips 5 cubic yards Planting Autumn Brilliance Serviceberry 1 pot Yellowwood 2 pots Bruns Serbian Spruce 1 pot Sunny Knockout Rose 11 pots Common Lilac 2 pots Periwinkle 240 plugs Remaining Lot Optional Groundcover Low Maintenance Fescue Mix 12 pounds of seed Germination Blanket 3 rolls 8 by 112 5 feet Field Guide DFC lots com Party Lot Party Lot Step By Step Let s Start Want to create the Party Lot but don t want to hire a professional Here are a few guiding principles to help you construct your lot design Check off tasks as you go along Lot Design Steps Volunteer Opportunities Prepare Your Lot Plant Trees Plant Perennial
13. working with lots A FIELD GUIDE Professional 2 y o d o gt m O O 2 D E x 2 gt o o e lt Zz O us z m x uo c gt eo J C D O gt E O x 3 e v D o Party Lot Volunteer Field Guide DFC lots com Party Lot HELLO MY NAME IS Party Lot The Party Lot brings new activity to q neighborhood by providing q small pocket park family gathering space or community hub The Party Lot is best installed across multiple lots When joined together the perennial beds create outdoor rooms and spaces that can be used for a variety of activities such as graduations weddings or birthday parties family reunions and other community get togethers What is the lot design likely to cost The estimated cost of the Party Lot is moderate 1 000 2 500 and based on utilizing volunteer labor and the potted plants To save money you can buy smaller pots or plugs The cost assumes that residents or volunteers have access to basic safety gear and garden tools How much upkeep will this lot design require This is a medium maintenance lot design Maintenance will include watering plants and newly planted trees particularly during times of drought and excess heat Will the installation of this lot design require a professional The installation of this lot design should not require professional assistance if you with the help and support of friends
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