Your Design (click below to view) >>
Everything should generally follow the slope of the existing walkway (10in drop from start of walkway to dock = just over 4% slope, ideal slope is 2%) – see (A) in diagram // ideally, the left side (B) should be graded down at least 8” to match walkway slope and allow for sand and pavers, as well as to create level area for table and chairs without too much slope by the upper wall (B1) // right side should come down at least 6″ at top (C), but then be built up 7″ near lake with a concrete border (C1), since this area has an existing slope of almost 8%
MATERIAL LIST – click to see some pictures and get some ideas of materials we commonly use
PLANT LIST – click to see some pictures and get some ideas of plants that we commonly use
A little more information about planting in our area >>
Plant Hardiness and Climate Zones
Articles about plants and landscaping
Maintenance notes
Drip irrigation schedule (Frequency-Duration)
SPRING/FALL (3 days per week – 10 minutes per valve)
SUMMER (5 days per week – 30 minutes per valve)
WINTER – turn timer to ‘off’
Notes:
Drip irrigation is a low pressure, slow watering system, therefore, a longer duration is helpful to “deep” soak the roots, especially during summer months.
