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Landscape
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In The Beginning
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Site Preparation
Clear area of debris, weeds, unnecessary plants
Sculpt the topography & adjust the drainage
Solarize soil
Add weed block: Mulch - Newspaper/Cardboard - Fabric
Provide protection: Fencing ~ Gates
Add architectural features: Boulders ~ Dry stream bed
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Site Design Flower Bed Design: Size ~ Access ~Line of sight~
Visual appeal
Pathways: Width ~ Perimeter definition ~ Line of sight
Benches & Seats: Comfort ~ Access
Arbors & Supports: Strength ~ Longevity
Water Availability: Catchments ~ Spigots ~ Buckets
Features: Signage ~ Art work
Function: How is the space to be used
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Plant Selection
Moisture & Sunlight Requirements
Height
Color of Flowers, Seeds and Leaves
Texture
Bloom Time
Growth Rate
Native vs Adapted
Existing Plants & Volunteers
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Plant Installation
Size: Smaller is usually better ~ Walk-ons welcome
Soil Preparation: Native = Minimal prep
Mulch & Pond: 2” to 3” Mulch ~ Pond for easy watering
Maintenance: First year has more stringent requirements
Monitor for water & heat stress
Markers & Tags: Plant identification is essential
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And Don’t Forget the Butterflies
In All Stages:
Egg~Larvae ~ Pupa ~Adult Butterfly
Essentials:
Food: Nectar - Leaves
Water: Puddling opportunities
Shelter: Bark ~ Grasses ~
Structural devices
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Maintenance
Cannot Be Avoided
Includes both Livescape and Hardscape
Scheduled: Seasonal ~ Continual
Minimize Chemical Usage: Fertilizers & Pesticides
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Trails
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Play Area
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Observatory
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Building Partnerships and Relationships Master Naturalists
Master Gardeners
Native Plant Society of Texas
Astronomy Club of New Braunfels
Garden Clubs
Artisans
Businesses
Scouts
Schools
Individuals (Donors)
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Get others involved
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Programs
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Best Practices for Gardening
Native Plants
Low-water use
Limited use of chemical pesticides
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Questions ???
Susan Herr
Bulverde Spring Branch Library
Roxanna Deane
Tye Preston Memorial Library
http://tpml.org/butterfly-garden