Great Advice
One of my goals with the REX Project is to share everything that I have learned on the way of completing this great endeavor. Christine Ellis and Carolyn Gregg my landscape designers have been with me from the very beginning. They have provided key information that has been crucial to the landscaping planning, design, implementation and ultimate beauty of our new yard.
Plan before construction begins:
Know zoning regulations for your area, such as storm run off containment and tree removal permits.
Inventory existing plant material to save and protect during construction.
If large trees and shrubs are being saved, they need to be protected from construction damage and soil compaction or moved.
Analyze site and assistance with home placement for best advantage.
Think about views, privacy and potential drainage issues.
Plan for access to yard from home, hose bibs, and outlets.
Prepare a master plan matching budget and priorities.
During construction, appropriate landscaping phases can be done to maximize access and possibly come under the construction loan if a landscape plan is ready.
Do before construction begins:
Serve top soil for future plantings.
Create a nursery area to heel in plants being saved.
Fence around trees at drip line to project roots from compaction and possible damage to trunk and limbs.
Shannon
posted by Shannon @ 11:43 PM
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I would like to be educated - It is noted that one of the important lessons is “ Know zoning regulations for your area, such as storm run off containment and tree removal permits.” Can you tell us how you went about this? Who did you call / email? Links to sources on the internet would be helpful.
We had t acquire a day permit to close the street off. Cost, $190.00 and through the City of Portland. We also had to purchase street signage, $167.00 from a company called American Barricade.
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