Plant Selection & Landscape Design - Southwest Florida Water ...
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SCENARIO C: ALONG SIDEWALKS<br />
Two design options (Turf buffer, Raised edging)<br />
CHALLENGE:<br />
• Turf is in poor condition<br />
GOAL:<br />
To reduce trimming and maintenance needs<br />
adjacent to the sidewalk. A 4’ turf strip or<br />
raised edging can be used to keep mulch<br />
from washing onto the sidewalk.<br />
<strong>Plant</strong> Characteristics to Look For:<br />
• Low growing<br />
• Compact growth habit<br />
• Does not attract biting or stinging insects<br />
<strong>Design</strong> Solutions:<br />
Fence<br />
• Reduce trimming and edging needs by<br />
placing plants with clean, compact growth<br />
habits closest to walkways or by using a<br />
turf strip of at least 4’ adjacent to the<br />
sidewalk<br />
• If a turf strip is not used, consider a<br />
raised edging to keep mulch off sidewalks<br />
House<br />
Turf<br />
Sidewalk<br />
• Avoid plants that attract biting or stinging<br />
insects<br />
• Use plants with interesting textures and<br />
colors for close viewing<br />
Existing <strong>Landscape</strong><br />
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FLORIDA-FRIENDLY LANDSCAPING TM GUIDE TO PLANT SELECTION AND LANDSCAPE DESIGN • 2010
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