arizona; residential landscape revitalization workbook - city of scottsdale

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RESIDENTIAL LANDSCAPEREVITALIZATION WORKBOOK

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This workbook is offered as a guide only and is not intended to be used asa legally binding document for landscape and construction standards. TheCity of Scottsdale disclaims all liability in connection with the use of thisworkbook.


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General Information

Graphics LegendThroughout this workboowill see various graphics tdraw your attention toimportant points.

Question MarkIndicates commonly askedquestions

FlagIndicates those things youto be aware of

Helpful HintIndicates helpful ideas aninformation

One Stop Shop Informationf at anytime during the process you have

questions about this workbook, your specific

emodel or would like to contact someone

egarding your application requirements,

please contact the Citys One Stop Shop at

480) 312-2500.

One Stop Shop Main Number

480-312-2500

One Stop Shop Permit Counter

City of Scottsdale

First Floor, One Civic Center

7447 E. Indian School Rd.

www.ScottsdaleAZ.gov/onestopshop480) 312-2500

Office Hours: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Wednesday

One Stop Shop Records Counter

City of Scottsdale

First Floor, One Civic Center

7447 E. Indian School Rd.

480) 312-2356

Office Hours: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Wednesday

Other Important Phone NumbersArizona Blue Stake Center

(locating Utility lines)

(602) 263-1100

Arizona Registrar of Contractors

(480) 542-1525

Building Code Hotline

(480) 312-2633

Building Official (Building Variances)

(480) 312-7080

Code Enforcement

(480) 312-2546

Housing Resources Program

(480) 312-4304

Inspections and Land Survey

(general inspection questions and permit

extensions)

(480) 312-5750

Plan Review

(480) 312-7080

Water Conservation

(480) 312-5650

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Introduction

Information on Xeriscape principles and the step-by-step guideXeriscape, Landscaping With Style In The Arizo

Desert is available to assist you with installing and caring for your landscape. Ask for it at the One Stop Shop or

Water Conservation Office. All plants selected for the landscapes comply with the Arizona Department of Water

Resources Low-Water-Use/Drought Tolerant Plant List.

Envision Your Yard

Would a cool umbrella of shade

welcome you home at the end of your

day? Could a colorful display of

flowers energize you? Maybe the sight

of an easy-care landscape would evoke

a sigh of relief.

Two of Scottsdales local landscape

architects have teamed up to bring

these visions to life. They have

designed seven unique landscape

options for you - Birdscape,

Colorscape, EZscape, Flutterscape,

Nativescape, Shadescape, and

Verdescape. Each has a look and

character all its own. Choose the one

that suits your taste and fits yourlifestyle. All of the landscapes have

been designed with the low-water-use

principles of Xeriscape* in mind; so

they are both beautiful and water

efficient.

In addition to the landscape designs,

the workbook includes photographs,

contact numbers, information on

permits, and a listing of booklets that

are available to help with theinstallation and maintenance of your

new landscape.


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Contents

STEP 1 - BEFORE BEGINNING YOUR PROJECT 1 Checklist 1

STEP 2 - IDENTIFY EXISTING CONDITIONS 2 Seven Steps to Site Assessment 4 Site Assessment Worksheet 5-10

STEP 3 - CHOOSE A DESIGN THEME 12 Things to Consider 12 Birdscape 13 Colorscape 15 EZscape 17 Flutterscape 19 Nativescape 21 Shadescape 23 Verdescape 25

STEP 4 - PUT I T ALL TOGETHER 27

Making Adjustments 27 Watering the Landscape 30

STEP 5 - IMPLEMENT THE LANDSCAPE PLAN 31 Order of Installation 31 Maintaining Your Vision 33

RESOURCES 35 Booklets Contacts Incentives

Web Sites

ACKNOW LEDGEM ENTS 36 Special Thanks

Water Conservation Tips 37

Notes 38

Welcome to the City of ScottRemodeling Workbook. This to use 5-step workbook has developed to assist you withvating your front yard lands

Most landscape professionalthat the average lifespan ofgiven landscape is about 20As many of Scottsdales nei

hoods mature, a growing nuof homeowners are opting tvate their landscapes.

This reinvestment by residenonly beautifies their homes,also contributes to the valuetheir neighborhoods and therounding community.

Based on real estate studieshome landscaping investmen

homeowners can garner retto 200%.

How to Use This WorkbThe step-by-step format of tworkbook is easy to follow a

guide you through the landsprocess. References to additresources for further assistaoffered throughout the workand have been compiled in Resources section.


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Before Beginning Your Project

Checklist If you have a homeowners

association, check the Covenants,

Codes, and Restrictions (CC&Rs)

to determine if there are

landscaping guidelines or plant

selection restrictions in your

neighborhood. ScottsdalesEnvironmentally Sensitive Lands

Ordinance (ESLO) restricts

landscape requirements in the

northern portions of the city.

Plan to apply for approvals when

necessary. Many landscaping

improvement projects,

including the removal of certain

types of plants, wall construction,

and grading or significant terrainalterations, require prior plan

approval from the City of

Scottsdale. If you are unsure

whether a permit is required, please

contact the citys One Stop Shop

at 480-312-2500.

Before digging, call Arizona Blue

Stake Center (1-800-STAKE IT)

for free assistance in locating and

marking underground power-lines and other utilities.

Share the CostA landscape rebate is avaifor converting water intenslandscape to low-water-useXeriscape. For more informtion and requirements, conWater Conservation at480-312-5650.

Your neighborhood may beeligible for a grant throughNeighborhood EnhancemeProgram. For application imation contact Citizen andNeighborhood Resources a480-312-3111.

Need Help?Landscape professionals cahelp with all or part of youlandscaping project.

Tips for choosing professioservices can be found in thXeriscapebrochure (p.19)

Be a good neighborRespect property boundariwhen altering storm-waterdrainage and placing treesplant material.

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dentify Existing Conditions

Sketch Your YardSketching your yard as it looks now will

help define landscape considerations for

choosing a design, and the measurements

will be helpful when making adjustments

for size and the number of plants needed

for the design. A simple sketch with basic

dimensions will do. Use one of theworksheets and the landscape legend on

pages 5-10 and follow the Seven Steps to

Site Assessment. Several worksheets are

included, so you can make changes easily

or experiment with a number of designs.

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MicroclimatesThe climate in a yard can be mfied by factors such as sun orshade, heat reflected from buiings, or even contours in the lascape. Identifying the variousmicroclimates in your yard will

you make appropriate plant setions.

Relocat ing PlantsDesert trees and palms fare bemoved during the summer whethey are actively growing.

Free Water!Rainwater harvesting retains auses the water that falls on thesite. If your design incorporaterainwater harvesting, as in theNativescape, identify locationswhere water usually collects orwhere it will be retained.

Water RunoffRooftop runoff may need to bedirected away from the house hardscapes. It can also be directhrough grading and contourinturf, trees, and planted areas.

2Seven Steps to Site Assessment1. Measure your front yard and draw a map on the Site AssessmentWorksheet provided on page 5 using a scale of 1 in. equals 10 ft.2. Indicate north on the arrow.3. Note location of overhead and underground utility lines and public

utility easements. (Trees should not be planted in public easements orwithin 7 of water/sewer lines and 10 of ground-mounted transformers.)

4. Note sunny and shady areas of the yard.

5. Note location of doors, windows, and points of access into the yard.

6. Note location of gables and gutters or where rain drains from

the roof.

7. Identify and note existing plants that you wish to incorporate into the

new landscape as well as existing hardscape elements that will beretained, such as patios, walkways, and walls.

Identify Existing Conditions


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Choose a Design Theme

How do you want your yard to

look?

Do you prefer a certain style or

look? If you envision your yard

with lawn, the Verdescape may be

a good choice. However, if the

beauty of the desert captivates

you, the Nativescape may be thelook you prefer.

How do you use your yard?

Define your lifestyle. Lifestyles are

often related to life stages, such as

child rearing or retirement, which

affect the use and purpose of the

yard.

Do children or pets play in the

area?

Where do you entertain? Do you spend leisure time in

your yard?

Do you enjoy attracting and

watching wildlife?

Do you spend weeks or months

away from your home each

year?

Things to ConsiderWhen you have completed the

ite assessment, you are ready to

choose a landscape design. While

he designs are intended to com-

plement any home, you may find

hat a particular theme fits with

he architecture of your home ors more appropriate for your

neighborhood. Answering the fol-

owing questions will help you

decide which design suits your

needs and your lifestyle.

How much time do you want to

devote to landscape

maintenance?

The maintenance requirements of

a landscape can vary significantly.

While avid gardeners may relish

time spent maintaining their yard,

a household with young childrenand a schedule filled with outside

activities could make EZscape the

perfect choice. If time is a factor,

consider these guidelines when

choosing a design:

Simple planting designs can

make irrigation and

maintenance of a landscape

easier.

Natural looking landscapes

typically require less time andenergy to maintain than

manicured landscapes.

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BIRDSCAPE

LEGEND

Chilopsis

linearis/DesertWillow

Cercidiumfloridum(Parkinsoniaflorida)/

BluePaloVerde

Justiciaspicigera/MexicanHoneysuckle

Muhlenb

ergiarigens/DeerGrass

Daleafrutescens/BlackDalea

Penstem

oneatonii/FirecrackerPenstemon

Tecomastans/YellowBells

Punicag

ranatum

Nana/Nana

Dwar

fPomegrana

te

Agavepalmeri/PalmersAgave

Hesperaloeparviflora/RedYucca

Baileyamultiradiata/DesertMarigold

Aloevera/MedicinalAloe

Birdbath

(smallearthstonewokbowl)

Boulder

(naturalsurfaceselect,varioussizes)

*Seedsm

aybeusedtoreplaceorsupplement

plantings.

25x20

30x30

3x3

4x4

3x4

1x1.5

6x6

8x6

3x3

3x5

1x1

2x5

Fullsun

Reflected

sun/fullsun

Fullsun/p

artshade

Fullsun/p

artshade

Fullsun/p

artshade

Fullsun/p

artshade

Fullsun/p

artshade

Fullsun/p

artshade

Fullsun/p

artshade

Fullsun/p

artshade

Fullsun

Fullsun/p

artshade

2 1 7 4 510*

5 2 2 820*

9 1 6

SYM

BOL

BOTAN

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QUANTITY

Thebeautyandanticsofbirds

arebothdelightfulandenter-

taining.TheBirdscapeis

designedtoinvitebirdsinto

thelandscapeandfeatures

plantsthatofferfood,shelter

andnestingsites.Nativebirds

areoftenattractedtotreesthat

areindigenoustoourregion

andtoplantsthatareafood

sourcetheyrecognize.Plants

thatproducebrightberriesor

seedsaresuretoattractawide

rangeofbirds,whilehum-

mingbirdsaredrawntored

andorangetubularflowers.


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COLORSCAP

ELEGEND

Acaciafarnesiana/SweetAcacia

Cercidiumfloridum

(Parkinsoniaflorida)/BluePaloVerde

Bauh

inialunarioides/Anacacho

Orch

idTree

Justiciacalifornica/Chuparosa

Lantanamontevidensis/Training

Lave

nderLantana

Caesalpiniapulcherrima/RedBirdof

Para

dise

Erica

merialaricifolia/TurpentineBush

Daleapulchra/BushDalea

Hesp

eraloeparviflora/RedYucca

20x20

30x30

8x6

4x4

1x4

6x6

2x3

4x5

3x5

Fullsun

Reflected

sun/fullsun

Fullsun/part

shade

Fullsun/part

shade

Fullsun

Fullsun

Fullsun

Fullsun

Fullsun/part

shade

W-Sp

Sp

Sp

W-Sp

Sp/S/F

S F W-Sp

Sp-S

1 2 3 14

13 3 1

8 5 10

SYM

BOL

BOT

ANICAL/COM

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AM

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BLOOM

SEASON

Vibrantcolorscombineto

energizetheColorscape.

Treesandshrubswitha

varietyofbloomp

eriods

arecombinedwithanarray

ofprolificandlong-bloom-

ingperennials.

Acaptivat-

inglandscapethatchanges

throughtheseasons,

Colorscapeoffersadelight-

fulelementofsurprisein

thelandscape.


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EZSCAPELE

GEND

Ole

aeuropeaSwanHill/SwanHill

Olive

Ebe

nopsisebano

(Pithecellobiumflexicaule)/TexasEbony

Dasylirionwheeleri/DesertSpoon

Lan

tanamontevidensis/

TrailingLavenderLantana

Cae

salpiniapulcherrima/

Red

BirdofParadise

Agavedesmettiana/SmoothAgave

Con

volvuluscneorum/

BushMorningGlory

Hesperaloeparviflora/RedYucca

Leu

cophyllumlangmaniae/Langmans

Sag

e

25x25

20x15

4x4

1x4

6x6

3x3

2x3

3x5

5x5

Fullsun/part

shade

Fullsun

Fullsun/part

shade

Fullsun

Fullsun

Partsun/shade

Fullsun/part

shade

Fullsun/part

shade

Fullsun

1 2 3 10 3 9 1

1 6 12

Simplicityofdesignisa

strengthoftheEZscape

thatcarriesthroughtosim-

plifybothirrigationand

landscapemaintenance.

Undemandingandtough,

droughttolerantplants

workhardinthislandscape

soyoudonthaveto.

Plantswithpleasingnatural

formsseldomr

equireprun-

ing,andaminimumo

flit-

terwillmakethislandscape

easytomaintain.

SYM

BOL

BOTANICA

L/COM

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FLUTTERSCAPELEGEND

Butterfliesfloatingthrough

thelandscapecreatea

serenesetting.

Alandscape

designedtoattractbutter-

flies,thecolorful

Flutterscapeenticesbutter-

fliesintotheyardwithnec-

tar-producingflowersfor

theadultstofeedonand

foodplantsfortheiryoung.

Largeopenflowerclusters

serveaslandingpadsthat

encouragethemt

olingerin

theyard.

Lysilomamicrophylla/FeatherBush

Ebenopsisebano(Pithecellobiumflexicaule)/

TexasEbony

Prosopisvelutina/VelvetMesquite

Eysenhardtiaorthocarpa/Kidneywood

Daleafrutescens/BlackDalea

Calliand

racalifornica/BajaFairyDuster

Verbenagooddingii/GooddingsVerbena

Buddleiamarrubifolia/WoollyButterflyBush

Lantana

montevidensis/TrailingLavenderLantan

a

Lantana

camarahybrid/BushLantana

Caesalp

iniapulcherrima/RedBirdofParadise

Leucophyllumlaevigatum/ChihuahuanSage

Asclepia

ssubulata/DesertMilkweed

15x15

20x15

25x25

15x10

3x4

5x5

1x3

5x5

1x4

4x4

6x6

4x5

3x3

Fullsun/partshade

Fullsun

Fullsun

Fullsun/partshade

Fullsun

Fullsun/partshade

Fullsun/partshade

Fullsun

Fullsun

Fullsun

Fullsun

Fullsun

Fullsun

1 1 1 2 3 8 8 7 9 6 3 7 7

SYM

BOL

BOTAN

ICAL/COM

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NATIVESCAP

ELEGEND

Nativescapedefinesthe

characterofourregionand

bringsthebeautyofthe

desertintoyouryardfor

youtoenjoy.Nativetrees

areusedtorecreatenature

inthisnaturalisticland-

scapeandprovidefiltered

shadewheremanyplants

willflourish.

Desertpave-

ment(raked,salvaged

nativedesertsoil)isusedin

placeofdecomposedgran-

ite,allowingannualsand

grassestogrowthrough

andmimicthedesertfloor.

Strikingaccentplantsadd

drama,andindigenous

wildflowerseedscanbe

scatteredinthefalltoadd

acolorfuldisplayinthe

springtime.

Carnegieagigantea/Saguaro

Proso

pisvelutina/VelvetMesquite

Olneyatesota/Ironwood

Fouquieriasplendens/Ocotillo

Opun

tiaengelmannii/EnglemannsPricklyPear

Baileyamultiradiata/DesertMarigold

Sphaeralceaambigua/GlobeMallow

Enceliafarinosa/Brittlebush

Larre

atridentata/CreosoteBush

Justic

iacalifornica/Chuparosa

Ericamerialaricifolia/TurpentineBush

Penstemonparryi/ParrysPenstemon

Boulder(naturalsurfaceselect,varioussizes)

20x10

25x25

25x25

12x10

4x8

1x1

3x3

3x4

6x6

4x4

2x3

1.5

x1.5

Fullsun/

partshade

Fullsun

Fullsun

Fullsun

Fullsun/

partshade

Fullsun

Fullsun/

partshade

Fullsun

Fullsun

Fullsun

Fullsun

Fullsun/

partshade

1 1 1 2 313*

8 6* 6 1

012

16*

3

S

SYM

BOL

BOTANICAL/COM

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ONN

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SHADESCAPELEGEND

Prosopisvelutina/VelvetMesquite

Dalbergiasissoo/IndianRosewood

MyrtuscommunisBoetica/TwistedMyrtle

Tecomariacap

ensis/CapeHoneysuckle

Penstemonpa

rryi/ParrysPenstemon

Ruelliapeninsularis/BajaRuellia

Agaveparryi/

ParrysAgave

Yuccarecurvifolia/PendulousYucca

Hesperaloepa

rviflora/RedYucca

Dasylirionwheeleri/DesertSpoon

Bulbinefrutescens/Bulbine

Santolinachamaecyparissus/LavenderCotton

Santolinavirens/GreenSantolina

Wedeliatrilobata/YellowDot

Plumbagoscandens/WhitePlumbago

Agavevilmoriniana/OctopusAgave

(earthstonewokbowl)


25x25

40x30

5x4

6x5

1.5

x1.5

3x4

2x2

6x3

3x5

4x4

1x2

1x1

1x1

1.5

x6

3x3

4x5

Fullsun

Fullsun/partshade

Fullsun/partshade

Fullsun/partshade

Fullsun/partshade

Fullsun/partshade

Fullsun/partshade

Fullsun/shade

Fullsun/partshade

Fullsun/partshade

Partsha

de

Fullsun/partshade

Fullsun/partshade

Fullsun/partshade

Partsha

de/fullshade

Fullsun/partshade

1 1 3 3 3 3 1 3 9 1 3 14 4 1

316 1 3

SYM

BOL

BOTANICAL/COM

M

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AM

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SPREAD

EXPOS

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QUANTITY

Cool,welcomingshadeis

thefocusofthe

Shadescape.Treesprovide

thebackboneoftheland-

scapewithcanopiesthat

extendoverheadtooffer

relieffromt

heheatofsum-

mer.

Shadetolerantplants

canbeusedbeneaththe

treesandinnorth-facing

exposures.


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VERDESCAPELEGEND

Dalbergiasissoo/IndianRosewood

Phoenixdacty

lifera/DatePalm

Leucophyllum

frutescens/GreenCloudSage

RosemarinusofficinalisProstratus/TrailingRosemary

Tecomariacap

ensis/CapeHoneysuckle

Ruelliabritton

iana/PurpleRuellia

Neriumoleander/PetitePinkOleander

Caesalpiniapu

lcherrima/RedBirdofParadise

Agavegeminiflora/Twin-FloweredAgave

Hesperaloepa

rviflora/RedYucca

Dasylirionacrotriche/GreenDesertSpoon

Tecomastans/

YellowBells

Lantanacama

raSolidMound/GoldMoundLantana

Verbenagooddingii/GooddingsVerbena

Cynodondactylon/Bermudagrass

Agavevilmoriniana/OctopusAgave

(earthstonewokbowl)


40x30

40x20

6x6

2x4

6x5

3x3

3x3

6x6

3x3

3x5

4x4

6x6

2x3

1x3

1.5

xvaries

4x5

Fullsun/partshade

Reflectedsun

/fullsun

Fullsun

Fullsun

Fullsun/partshade

Fullsun/partshade

Re

flec

tedsun

/fullsun

/par

ts

ha

de

Reflectedsun

/fullsun

Fullsun/partshade

Fullsun/partshade

Fullsun/partshade

Fullsun/partshade

Fullsun

Fullsun/partshade

Fullsun

Fullsun/partshade

1 2 3 10 1 4 4 1 1 5 3 1 1

513

412SF

1 3

SYM

BOL

BOTANICAL/COM

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SPREAD

EXPOSURE

QUANTITY

Evergreenplantsandver-

dantgreenfoliagearepre-

dominantinthe

Verdescape.Shadesof

greenandavarietyoftex-

turesprovidecontrastin

theplantcombinationsand

alsoworktogethertocreate

alusheffect.

Seasonal

coloraccentsareincorpo-

ratedintothedesigntoadd

anelementofsurpriseand

interest.


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Put It All Together

Making AdjustmentsModifying a design to fit your

property has been simplified with

the matching scale and gridlines

on your site assessment work-

sheets on pages 5-10. The grid-

lines make it easy for you to com-

pare the landscapes and see whereadjustments are needed. If your

yard measurement is shorter, your

landscape will require fewer

plants. If your yard measurement

is longer, your landscape will

require additional plants to

achieve the look of the design.

(All designs are based on the

mature size of each plant.)

Make the adjustments for size Determine plant sizes and

planting space in the design by

counting gridlines.

Compare the design

measurements to worksheet

measurements. Are the

design measurements shorter or

longer?

Remove or add plants to the

design as needed to fit the

space.

Make adjustments for doors,

windows, and points of access

into the yard

Slight adjustments in a design

may be necessary to accommo-

date doors, windows, or access

into the yard.

Compare notations from yoursite assessment to determine if

adjustments are needed.

Utilizing existing plants or

hardscape elements

If there are plants or elements in

the landscape you wish to incor-

porate, the design can be modi-

fied around those elements. As

with adjusting for size, use grid-

lines to compare measurementson the design and your work-

sheet.

Eliminate plants from the

design where existing plants

will suffice.

Redirect hardscapes such as

walkways where necessary.

OUCH!Plants with thorns should nplaced close to walkways oplay areas.

Plan for adequate visibili tyaround driveways and parareas. Choose plants that not grow above 2 in heighhave a canopy above 7 ta

The City of Scottsdales ProMaintenance Ordinance,Chapter 18-5 (sections m an), prohibits vegetation thaoverhangs into the public

of-way and obstructs visibor safe passage. For moremation, contact the citys CEnforcement Department a480-312-2546.

Planting TipsMost plants perform best i

planted in the fall. This alloplants to establish a root sand develop stamina befoheat of summer arrives.

The slopes of mounds are microclimates for plants threquire good drainage.


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4When making substitutionsThe size of a yard, plant availability, orvarious site conditions such as deep shademay require substitutions for plants in theandscape design. All the landscapedesigns are oriented to a south-facingexposure, but are suitable for other expo-

ures as well. However, if deep shade orother factors significantly affect the

microclimate of your yard, you may need

o use plants with growing requirements

hat more closely match the conditions of

a particular area.

When making substitutions,

use the worksheet measure-

ments and your notations on

orientation and sun/shade

from your site assessment tomake appropriate plant

elections.

Allow space for a plant to grow to its

mature size to minimize pruning and

maintenance. Excessive pruning and

shearing to maintain a plant in an area

that is too small compromises plant

health and can detract from your

landscape design.

Refer to the bookletLandscape Plants

for the Arizona Desert. The booklet

features over 200 plants as well as

information that will help you match

plants to the space and conditions in

your yard.

Plant SelectionThe brochure Landscape Pfor the Arizona Desertcanyou select plants that are able for any situation. Ask

at the One Stop Shop or cWater Conservation Office(480-312-5650).

Planting in ESLOHomes that are zoned ESL(Environmentally Sensit iveOrdinance) may only plan

indigenous plants within aenclosed areas. Non-indigplants may be used withinwalled backyard but may have the potential to exceft. in height. Contact the OStop Shop for a list of indiplants.

PowerlinesOverhead powerlines mayrequire substitut ing approsized plantings that will notaller than 15 feet.

Plan for adequate visibili tyaround driveways, street sections, and corner lots. plants that will not grow a in height


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Put It All Together

Mounds and contouring for

interest and rainwater

harvesting

Mounds and depressions in a

landscape can create more inter-

esting areas, provide microcli-

mates for plantings, and be effec-

tive in directing and holdingrainwater for use in your

landscape.

When possible, observe

the flow of rainwater

runoff from rooftops as

it moves through your

landscape to identify

drainage patterns.

Locate mounds to

divert water to plantedareas.

Water RetentionRetain drainage on site.Modifications to gradingshould not direct water intneighbors yards or towarbuilding foundations.

Want to know more?From simple to complex, wcollection systems in the lascape offer a wide range omethods to capture and urainwater. Ask for the boHarvesting Rainwater forLandscape Useat the One Shop or call the WaterConservation Office to findmore.

Water SavingsConsider replacing high-m

nance and high-water-usewith native or drought tolevegetation. Native plants only colorful and attractivthey are also well adapteddesert heat.

Grouping plants that havewater requirements into hand lower water-use zonesmotes plant health and m

watering easier and morecient.


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Watering the LandscapeWater is the lifeline to the plants

n your landscape and an essential

element of the design. There are a

number of ways to apply water to

he landscape. Factors such as effi-

ciency, reliability, and cost

may influence the methodyou choose; but if your land-

cape doesnt have a drip irri-

gation system, this may be a

good time to install one. Drip

rrigation is an efficient water-

ng system that delivers water

directly to the root system of a

plant.

Existing irrigation systems can be

modified to accommodate new

andscape plantings.

Sprinkler systems can be

retrofitted for drip irrigation.

Drip irrigation can be modified

with components available at

hardware and irrigation supply

stores.

Many irrigation supply stores

offer design services or

assistance at no charge with the

purchase of irrigation

components.

Irrigation BasicsFind information on irrigacomponents and drip irriginstallation in the Xeriscapbrochure.

Attend a free workshop oirrigation. Call the WaterConservation Office for de(480-312-5650).

A comprehensive technicapublication, Guidelines FoLandscape Drip IrrigationSystems, is available fromWater Conservation Office

Locate landscape or irrigaprofessionals to handle thirrigation segment for youfor choosing professionalservices can be found in tXeriscapebrochure (p.19

How Much, How OfteConfused about how to wlandscape? Youll find helbooklet Landscape Waterthe Numbers. Ask for it aOne Stop Shop or call the Conservation Office.

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Hardscape elements

The hardscapes in your landscape

nclude patios, walkways, and

walls. Top dressings such as

decomposed granite, while

considered a hardscape, should be

nstalled after the plants.

Marking plant locations for

drip irrigation installation

Marker flags may be purchased at

hardware or irrigation supply

tores.

Flag locations of plants to mark

drip emitter placement.

Purchasing and installing plants

Plant availability varies between

nurseries. If local nurseries do notcarry a particular plant, they can

often order it for you; or you may

want to visit nurseries that spe-

cialize in desert-adapted plants.

Many nurseries will also order the

quantities specified in your land-

cape design as well as an assort-

ment of plant sizes.

Although prices may vary, pur-

chasing smaller sizes can cut costs.Utilizing seeds to supplement

educed plant quantities is anoth-

er cost-cutting option that works

well for fast-growing native plant-

ngs such as desert marigold and

will be noted on the landscape

egends.

5A Maintenance RoutinAppropriate maintenance keep your landscape healand beautiful. The Xeriscabrochure can help you setmaintenance routine (p. 4

Planting TipsDig planting hole three totimes wider but no deeperthan the plants root ball.

If roots are growing in a cmake several slices along

of root ball.

When placed in planting hthe top of root ball shouldlevel with soil surface.

Fill hole with native soil. Inot necessary to add soilamendments to the backf

Remove nursery stakes.

New plantings require mo

frequent watering than eslished plantings. Youll finwatering schedules for botnew and established plantthe brochure LandscapeWatering by the Numbers

Install plants according to

planting standards. (See

Xeriscape p. 36 for

illustrations and details.)

Decomposed granite

(crushed rock)

Decomposed granite (DG) coversthe soil surface, reducing water

evaporation, weed growth and

blowing dust.

Spread DG by starting at the

farthest edge of the landscape

and working back toward the

pile.

Apply to a depth of 2 inches for

adequate coverage and level to

1/2 inch below hardscapesurfaces.

The use of plastic sheeting or

landscape fabric as a weed barrier

beneath the top dressing is not

recommended and may not be

permitted by community

CC&Rs or landscape rebate

programs. Plastic in the

landscape often surfaces over

time, and impermeable barriersprevent proper watering of

plantings and promote water

runoff from the landscape.


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Implement the Landscape Plan

Maintaining Your Vision

While all landscapes look best

with regular care and attention,

the landscape designs in this

workbook have used the

principles of Xeriscape and should

require only minimal mainte-

nance. The tough desert-adaptedplants thrive without fertilizers,

resist insect damage, and seldom

need pruning. Well-designed and

maintained drip irrigation systems

can water your landscape even

when you are away from home.

A landscape that is attractive as

well as easy to care for will

enhance the value of your home

and reward you with hours ofenjoyment in your beautiful yard.


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One Stop Shop/Permit Services

7447 E. Indian School

Suite 100

Scottsdale, AZ 85251

Phone: 480-312-2500

Water Conservation Office

9312 N. 94th St.Scottsdale, AZ 85258

Phone: 480-312-5650

Blue Stake

www.azbsinc.com

602-263-1100 (within Maricopa County)

or 1-800-STAKE-IT

Booklets

The following booklets are available at the One Stop

Shop or from the Water Conservation Office.Xeriscape, Landscaping With Style In The

Arizona Desert

Landscape Plants for the Arizona Desert

Landscape Watering by the Numbers

Guidelines For Landscape Drip Irrigation

Systems

Harvesting Rainwater for Landscape Use

Resources

Incentives

Landscape Rebates

Water Conservation Office

9312 N. 94th St.


Phone: 480-312-5650

Neighborhood Enhancement Partnerhsip Progra

Citizen & Neighborhood Resources7447 E. Indian School #300


Phone: 480-312-3111

Web Sites

City of Scottsdale Water Conservation

www.scottsdaleaz.gov/water

City of Scottsdale Citizen & Neighborhood Reso

www.scottsdaleaz.gov

Arizona Municipal Water Users Association

www.amwua.org

Arizona Department of Water Resources

www.azwater.gov

Maricopa County Cooperative Extension

www.ag.arizona.edu/maricopa/garden

Water Use It Wisely

www.wateruseitwisely.com


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Special thanks to landscape

architects Greg Presto and Doug

Diggins for their countless hours

of work toward this project and

for volunteering their time and

alent in the production of this

book.

Contributing photographer:

Charles Mann

Charles Mann Photography

Contributing landscape architects

and designers:

Jim Coffman

cover (bottom)

page 12

Landscaping by Andrepage 8

Carrie Nimmer, Xerarch Studio

page 3

Christie Ten Eyck

Ten Eyck Landscape Architects

cover (top)

page 12

Steve Emerickpage 11

Acknowledgements

Robyn Baker

Water Conservation Specialist

Water Resources

Wendy Hardy

Native Plant Specialist

Planning & Development Services

Rick Forgus

Senior Graphic Designer

Communications & Public Affairs

Molly Edwards

Housing Resource Manager

Citizen & Neighborhood Resources/Housing Resources


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Water Conservation Tips

37

Check your sprinkler system frequently and adjust sprinklers so only your lawn is watered and not the house

sidewalk, or street.

Avoid planting turf in areas that are hard to water such as steep inclines and isolated strips along sidewalks a

driveways.

Minimize evaporation by watering during the early morning hours, when temperatures are cooler and winds

are lighter.

Use a layer of organic mulch around plants to reduce evaporation and save hundreds of gallons of water a ye

Use a broom instead of a hose to clean your driveway or sidewalk and save 80 gallons of water every time.

Divide your watering cycle into shorter periods to reduce runoff and allow for better absorption every time

water.

Were more likely to notice leaky faucets indoors, but dont forget to check outdoor faucets, pipes, and hoses

for leaks.

Adjust your watering schedule to the season.

Adjust your lawn mower to a higher setting. Longer grass shades root systems and holds soil moisture bette

than a closely clipped lawn.

Use the sprinkler for larger areas of grass. Water small patches by hand to avoid waste.

Water your summer lawn once every three days and your winter lawn once every five days.

Install a rain shut-off device on your automatic sprinklers to eliminate unnecessary watering.

Choose a water-efficient drip irrigation system for trees, shrubs and flowers. Watering at the roots is very ef

tive. Be careful not to over water.

Water your plants deeply, but less frequently to create healthier stronger landscapes.

Do one thing each day that will save water. Even if savings are small, every drop counts.


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Wat er Conservat ion9312 N. 94th StreetScottsdale, AZ 85258480-312-5650

Planning and Development Services7447 E. Indian School RoadScottsdale, AZ 85251480-312-2500

Citizen and Neighborhood Resources/ Housing Resources7447 E. Indian School RoadScottsdale, AZ 85251480-312-2319

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