Now that your property's measurements have been taken, make a graph. - Using graph paper. make a drawing of your property.
- Transfer the measurements to the drawing (figure A).
Note: The scale of our chart is 1 square equals 2.5 feet; therefore, 4 squares equals 10 feet. - Draw on the street, sidewalk and house, etc.
- Add flowerbeds, trees and other landscaping elements (figure B).
You'll also need to determine the kind of drainage your soil had so that you don't over water or underwater and damage your plants. This step requires two "tools": a bucket full of water and a 12" round (and deep) hole in the ground. Simply pour the bucketful of water into the hole and wait to see how long it takes to leach into the soil. If it absorbs too quickly, it's too porous; too slowly, and you'll have to watch how much water you use on your yard -- you don't want to give it too much. And if there seem to be drainage problems, you'll need to call an expert in to help.
RESOURCES :
Lawn Care for Dummies
Model: 0764550772
Author: Lance Walheim
Hungry Minds, Inc
(January 1998)
Handbook of Water Use and Conservation: Homes, Landscapes, Industries, Businesses, Farms
Model: 1931579075
Author: Amy Vickers
(2001)
To order this title from Amazon.com, click here.
WaterPlow Press
Website: www.waterplowpress.com
Rain Bird Sprinkler Heads and Components
Rain Bird Sprinkler Mfg. Corp.
Website: www.rainbird.com
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