landbank vacant lots restoration pilot program
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Designs for Columbus City vacant lots as part of a beautification effort by the city government.TRANSCRIPT
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City of Columbus Vacant Lots Restoration Pilot Program
nDcEDITION I DRAFTEDITION II DRAFT
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SCOPE OF PROJECT-PAGE 2-
CURRENT CONDITIONS
TEMPLATES-PAGE 3-
GENERIC AND CUSTOM TEMPLATES
SPECIFICATIONS -PAGES 4-18-
WILDFLOWER AND MOWED BORDER
SHORT GRASS AND MOWED BORDER
BASIC TREE PLANTING
SCREEN PLANTING
FENCING
ORCHARD
NEIGHBORHOOD NURSERY
FOOD TRUCK
COMMUNITY PARK
FUTURE DEVELOPMENT
EXAMPLES-PAGES 19-21-
GENERIC TEMPLATE RENDERINGS
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS-PAGE 22-
TABLE OF CONTENTS SCOPE OF PROJECTTo create a series of templates for the City of Columbus, aimed at
reducing costs and maintenance on vacant lots while providing aesthe cs
and ac ve spaces for neighborhood residents to use. What follows are
proposals for both generic and custom templates.
Generic templates are able to be situated on any vacant proper es
without extensive speci c site adapta on. Seven generic schemes are
proposed, each addressing condi ons iden ed by neighborhood stake-
holders. Some generic templates may be combined based on par cular
lot condi ons.
Custom templates, because of size or prominence, are to be designed
and tailored to selected proper es deemed to carry a higher value for
the neighborhood. Such lots will be custom designed as programmed by
the Land Redevelopment O ce.
A successful blending of these templates across all vacant lots creates
a complete neighborhood plan un l such me that those lots are
redeveloped. Plant material recommenda ons and installa on advice
have been collected from the City of Columbus Recrea on and Parks
Department and the Franklin County Soil and Water Conserva on District.
current conditions
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Common exis ng condi ons currently found on a majority of sites.
Note: Lot dimensions approximately 30 x 130 on average.
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SPECIFICATIONS
1. Plan ngs:
Wild ower species:
- Rudbeckia hirta
- Echinacea purpurea
- Monarda stulosa
- Coreopsis lanceolata
- Liatris pychnostachya
- Aster novae-angliae
- Symphyotrichum novae-angliae
- Chamaecrista fasciculata
- Tradescan a ohioensis
- Penstemon digitalis
- Tridens avus
- Festuca ovina
- Schizachryrium scoparium
*Limit mature plant height to 12
2: Prepara on:
- Remove debris and rocks from area
- Strip wild ower area of all exis ng growth
- Till the soil 12 deep and rake the top of the area at
- Depending on exis ng soil condi ons other matrials my be
required to aerate clay soil
3. Execu on:
- Spring (a# er last hard frost), summer, and fall are all wild ower
plan ng mes
- Plant 1 gallon or larger size plants in groupings for fuller
appearance
- Seed in grass, and rake gently into soil
- Lightly compress the seeds into the soil, making sure
not to bury them.
- Plant a few mature plants at rst plan ng to ll in area
while seed grow in
4. Maintenance:
-Water weekly, so that the soil is moist, not soaking wet, un l
the seedlings are about 4-6 tall. A# er that, the seedlings should
survive on natural rains.
- Regular mowing of lawn perimeter, to maintain 3 foot wide
ower bed
- Once yearly, in spring mow whole area of wild owers
with a weed trimmer, or mower on the highest se$ ng
-When second spring arrive, look for empty areas, and spot clear
and replant per instruc ons above.
WILDFLOWERSThe Wild ower template features a dense plan ng
arrangement of wild owers with a mowed edge around the
owers. The object of this scheme is to cover a majority of the
vacant lot with maintenance-free grasses and wild owers.
The aesthe c provided by the wild owers enriches the
neighborhood, and is easily turned under once the property is
ready for redevelopment. Maintenance on the lawn perimeter
will keep the wild owers framed only in the center square.
This is a low-cost e ec ve method that absorbs a majority of
the lot with an array of wild owers. This is a generic template
able to be used on any lot.
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BASIC GRASSESThe Basic Grasses scheme features a dense plan ng
arrangement of low- or no-mow grasses with a mowed border.
The object of this scheme is to cover a majority of the vacant
lot with maintenance-free grasses. The grasses create a basic
ground cover with simple aesthe cs, and is easily turned under
once the property is ready for redevelopment. Maintenance
on the lawn perimeter will keep the taller grasses framed only
in the center square. This is a low-cost e ec ve method that
absorbs a majority of the lot with an array of grass type plants.
This is a generic template able to be used on any lot.
SPECIFICATIONS
1. Plan ngs:
- Prairie Nurserys No mow Grass Mix
2: Prepara on:
- Remove debris and rocks from area
- Strip grass area of all exis ng growth
- Till the soil 12 deep and rake the top of the area at
- Eradicate turf with Glyphosate herbicide
3. Execu on:
- September evenings are the best plan ng mes
- Seed in grass, and rake gently into soil
- Lightly compress the seeds into the soil, making sure not to
bury them.
4. Maintenance:
- Water weekly, so that the soil is moist, not soaking wet, un l
the seedlings are about 4-6 tall. A" er that, the seedlings
should survive on natural rains.
- Regular mowing of exis ng 60 lawn perimeter
- Mow high 6-8, 6-8 mes during the rst year,
- A" er the rst year mow only 2-4 mes or as needed for
weed control.
-When second spring arrive, look for empty areas, and spot
clear and reseed per instruc ons above.
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SPECIFICATIONS
1. Plan ngs:
- Acer rubrum - Crataegus phaenopyrum
- Cornus orida var. rubra - Cercis canadensis
- Acer saccharum - Hydrangea quercifolia
- Ilex glabra - Rhododendron catawbiense
2: Prepara on:
- Remove debris and rocks from area
- Soil tes ng done in the fall before plan ng to determine
remedia on needed to support trees
- Subsoiling if needed before plan ng trees
3. Execu on:
- Trees and shrubs should be planted in the fall a er they have
become dormant (about early November) or in the spring
before new growth appears (around late March)
- Plant as close as 15-20 apart
- Dig the hole a li le deeper than the root is tall and make it
wide enough to accommodate the longest roots without
bending.
- Loosen the sides of the hole.
- Back ll with na ve or slightly amended soil un l the bo om
of the hole is at the right plan ng depth for the tree. The root
are should be 1-2 above the ground.
- Prune o any broken, ro ed or twisted roots, making a clean
cut.
- Posi on the tree, spread the roots and re ll the hole, tamping
the soil around the roots as you go.
- Water thoroughly with 10 to 20 gallons of water to the root
ball and surrounding soil, in order to nish se ling the soil
around the roots. Usually, no further water is necessary un l
there is new growth of several inches.
- Add 6-8 mulch cover a er plan ng trees. If mulch is piled
against the stems or tree trunks, pull it back several inches so
that the base of the trunk and the root crown are exposed.
4. Maintenance:
- Prune out any dead or diseased branches,and branches
that cross and rub against one another. Prune most summer-
owering shrubs in late fall, winter, or early spring.
- Water weekly with an inch or so of water a week the rst
year or two to help them become established, a er that
water weekly in mes of drought
BASIC TREE
PLANTINGS
A cost e ec ve method for improving a lot, the Basic Plan ng
is meant to cover a lot with a few selected plan ngs that
beau fy the lot with minimal invasion. The plan ngs are to
be short-term, fast growing species that are easily removed
when future development starts. The exibility of this op on
is the feature, with a few plan ngs capable of being arranged
in a variety of layouts, or accen ng features that make each
lot unique. The increased area used by these plan ngs will
cut down on maintenance me and costs. Minimal costs and
variety of arrangement are what make the Basic Plan ng
Scheme so e ec ve for low targeted lots. This is a generic
template able to be used on any lot. Lots that will ul mately
recieve houses and/or garages may have trees planted in front
of residen al setbacks or beside an cipated garages o alleys.
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SCREEN TREE
PLANTINGS
The Plan ng Screen Scheme is similar to the Basic Plan ng
Scheme, but with a more speci c purpose: to improve the
vista onto neighboring lots. Some neighboring buildings or
proper es have fallen into disrepair, and the Plan ng Screen
Scheme is successful at hiding the blemishes and beau fying
the vacant lot. This purpose also requires speci c types of
plan ngs that cover a wider area and wall o any undesirable
features o the lot. Once again, these are short-term plan ngs
that will grow quickly and be removed upon development. This
is a generic template able to be used on any lot.
SPECIFICATIONS
1. Plan ngs:
- Viburnum dentatum - Cornus baleyii
- Viburnum lentago - Thuja occidentalis
- Cornus serecia - Juniperus virginiana
- Euonymous atropurpurea
2: Prepara on:
- Remove debris and rocks from area
- Soil tes ng done in the fall before plan ng to determine
remedia on needed to support trees
- Subsoiling if needed before plan ng trees
3. Execu on:
- Plan ngs only cover unsightly objects.
- Plant minimum 10 away from buildings, sidewalks, and
driveways to ensure not to damage any structure or encroach
on neighboring proper es with plan ngs
- Plant as close as 10 apart
- Dig the hole a li! le deeper than the root is tall and make it
wide enough to accommodate the long roots without bending.
- Loosen the sides of the hole.
- Back ll with na ve or slightly amended soil un l the bo! om of
the hole is at the right plan ng depth for the tree. The
root are should be 1-2 above the ground.
- Prune o any broken, ro! ed or twisted roots, making a clean
cut.
- Posi on the tree, spread the roots and re ll the hole, tamping
the soil around the roots as you go.
- Water thoroughly with 10 to 20 gallons of water to the root ball
and surrounding soil, in order to nish se! ling the soil around
the roots. Usually, no further water is necessary un l there is
new growth of several inches.
- Add 6-8 mulch cover a# er plan ng trees. If mulch is piled
against the stems or tree trunks, pull it back several inches so
that the base of the trunk and the root crown are exposed.
4. Maintenance:
- Prune any wayward stems that block pathways, driveways, or
grow into the side of a house or other structures
- Prune out any dead or diseased branches and branches that
cross and rub against one another. Prune most summer
owering shrubs in late fall, winter, or early spring.
- Water weekly with an inch or so of water a
week the rst year or two to help them
become established, a# er that water weekly
in mes of drought
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GROUND LEVEL
6X6 TREATED
WOODEN POSTS
REFELCTOR TO BE PLACED ON ALL
STREET/ALLEY FACING SIDES
OF EVERY POST
CLIENT OPTION FOR
ADDITIONAL CABLES
LOOP CABLES THROUGH A
PRE-DRILLED 1 HOLE
THROUGH GROUND POSTS
AND FENCE POSTS
CONTINUE FENCING FOR
SPECIFIED LENGTH
ON SITE PLANS
2- 6 BELOW GROUND TYP.
3- 6 ABOVE GROUND TYP.
2- 6 BELOW GROUND TYP.
3- 6 ABOVE GROUND TYP.
1 ABOVE GROUND TYP.
2 BELOW GROUND TYP.
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FENCING
The Fencing Scheme is a concept for a branding of Columbus
vacant lots, with focus on cost e ec ve materials that hold a
climbing plant. The fencing acts as both a visual and physical
barrier to encourage non-use of the lots, and comes in both
short and tall varia ons for taste. The simple wood and steel
cable materials are durable and sturdy enough to last un l
they are removed. The more lots containing this scheme, the
stronger the brand becomes for beau ed vacant lots. This is a
generic template able to be used on any lot.
SPECIFICATIONS
1. Plan ngs:
- Parthenocissus quinquefolia - Lonicera dioica - Campis radicans
- Aristolochia durior - Clema s virginiana - Rosa carolina
2: Prepara on:
- Remove debris and rocks from area
- Need 6 x 6 x 12 wooden posts for tall fencing posts
- Need 6 x 6 x 8 wooden posts for short fencing posts
- Need 3/8 galvanized steel cable for fencing rails
- Required length will vary based on lot width
3. Execu on:
-Fencing-
- Set end posts located at one end of the lot and the other, 6
away from the opposite end of the lot.
- Dig your post holes deep enough to support the fence
structure 30 inches is a median depth for the post holes.
- Tall Fencing should be 8 from ground to top of post
- Short Fencing should be 3 from ground to top of post
- Place the end posts in the holes, and ll in around the posts
with dirt or gravel, packing it as you do.
- Check the post for plumb before they are completely
lled and packed, and adjust as needed.
- Lay out the post holes between the end posts as per spec
diagrams (le! )
- Set the remaining posts and plumb them as you go.
- Pack the back ll around all of the posts rmly.
- Use Helix Ground Screw Anchors to a" ach steel cable to ground
- 3-6 o.c. for both schemes
- Do not place ground screw where fence
posts are already present
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- Dig out a plan ng hole about twice the size of the root ball and
half as deep, located where steel cable is a" ached to the
ground
- Plant far enough from fence, to ensure the climber gets plenty
of moisture, and deep enough so the top of the root ball is at
the same level as the top of the soil
- Fill around the roots with soil and rm with your foot.
- Water well and mulch
- Spread out stems and e to the steel cable with garden twine.
4. Maintenance:
- Plants must be trained to each steel cable
- Plants must be pruned according to fence shape
- Water well for the rst few months a! er plan ng and ensure it
doesnt dry out in sunny weather.
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B GROUND POST DETAIL
LOOP CABLES THROUGH A
PRE-DRILLED 1 HOLE
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PRE-DRILLED 1 HOLE
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SPECIFICATIONS
1. Plan ngs:
- Apple (Malus) Varie es
- Fruit Trees (Blackberry, Elderberry, Serviceberry)
- Nut Trees (Walnut, Hickory, American hazelnut, or Beech)
- Asimina triloba - Prunus virginiana Canada Red Select
2: Prepara on:
- Remove debris and rocks from area
- Subsoiling if needed before plan ng trees
3. Execu on:
- Trees are to be planted in rows 10 apart on center
- In each row trees should be spaced 10-12 apart on center
- Dig a hole deeper than the root is tall and make it wide enough
to accommodate the roots without bending.
- Loosen the sides of the hole.
- Back ll with soil un l the bo om of the hole is at the right
plan ng depth for the tree. Root are should be 1-2 above
ground level.
- Prune o broken, ro ed or twisted roots, with a clean cut.
- Posi on the tree, spread the roots and re ll the hole, tamping
the soil around the roots as you go.
- Water thoroughly with 10 to 20 gallons of water to the root ball
and surrounding soil, in order to nish se ling the soil around
the roots. Usually, no further water is necessary un l there is
new growth of several inches.
- Add 6-8 mulch cover a er plan ng trees. If mulch is piled
against the stems or tree trunks, pull it back several inches so
that the base of the trunk and the root crown
are exposed.
4. Maintenance:
- Chemical and hand weeding
- Educa on and training programs for maintenance techniques
- Fruit trees may be cut back at plan ng me to a height as low
as 15-20 inches. Any remaining side limbs should be cut back
to one or two buds. Larger trees may be cut above exis ng
well-placed low limbs, or may be cut back low to force new,
lower limbs.
- Pruning and plan ng should occur in the winter, mulching set-
up in early spring, fruit thinning in the mid-spring,
harves ng in the summer.
- Water weekly with an inch or so of water a
week for the rst year or two to help become
established, a er that water weekly in mes
of drought
ORCHARD
The Orchard Scheme is similar to the Neighborhood Nursery,
however these trees bear fruit. The Orchard is a bosque of
trees that provide food for the neighborhood. These trees
remain on the lot, and are removed upon development. The
fruit is free to gather by the community, however will also
increase maintenance. These trees will provide both aesthe c
and func on. This is a generic template able to be used on any
lot.
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SPECIFICATIONS1. Plan ngs:
- Gleditsia triacanthos
- Gymnocladus diecious
- Tilia americana
- Acer freemanii
- Liriodendron tulipifera
- Cercis canadensis
- Crab Apple cul vars
2: Prepara on:
- Remove debris and rocks from area
- Soil tes ng to determine remedia on needed to support trees
- Subsoiling before plan ng trees
- Create a 6-12 high raised plan ng area mound or berm at least
2 feet in diameter, a 10 to 12-inch mound or berm should be
at least 3-4 feet wide. (Mounds should have as gentle a slope
as possible to minimize erosion)
3. Execu on:
- Rows should be spaced 10 feet apart on center
- Trees should be spaced 4 apart on center
- Saplings planted at 45 degree rows
- 6-8 mulch cover a er plan ng trees. If mulch is piled
against the stems or tree trunks, pull it back several inches so
that the base of the trunk and the root crown are exposed.
4. Maintenance:
- Rows need to be root pruned every fall, 1/4 if the roots to be
cut
- Water weekly
- Chemical and hand weeding
- Till rows and remove clods by hand
- Mow between rows
NEIGHBORHOOD
NURSERY
The Neighborhood Nursery Scheme is the rst ac ve scheme
for use. The concept behind the Neighborhood Nursery is to
provide the neighborhood it is situated in with trees given
out at speci c mes. Here saplings are grown for a few years
un l transplan ng them is possible, then a structured event
invites the neighborhood to come acquire a tree for their own
private property. The trees are planted in rows, which will be
maintained along with the rest of the lot in its usual fashion.
The Neighborhood Nursery is easily disbanded when the site
gets developed, those trees are given away and simply not
replaced. This is a generic template able to be used on any lot.
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FOOD TRUCK
The Food Truck Scheme is a concept to a ract people onto the site as a place for lunch. A food
truck can be parked in a situated gravel area on the site with space for people to gather and eat
provided elsewhere. This scheme provides both ac ve and passive engagement, allowing for a
nice park space when food trucks are not being used. The maintenance is reduced by plan ngs
and truck space, and use is discon nued when the lot is developed. This is a custom template,
meant for appropriate use wherever deemed appropriate.
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SPECIFICATIONS
1. Plan ngs:
- Acer rubrum - Crataegus phaenopyrum
- Cornus orida var. rubra - Cercis canadensis
- Acer saccharum - Hydrangea quercifolia
- Ilex glabra - Rhododendron catawbiense
2: Prepara on:
-Tree Plan ng-
- Remove debris and rocks from area
- Soil tes ng done in the fall before plan ng to determine
remedia on needed to support trees
- Subsoiling if needed before plan ng trees
-Groundcover-
- Remove any useful sod for use elsewhere
- Dig up or kill any exis ng vegeta on, especially weeds, using a
herbicide or by covering the area with a heavy black plas c for
at least two months.
-Paving-
-Level and contour the en re work area
-Tamp the contoured dirt base
-Pour on your aggregate (gravel) a few inches at a me, tamp,
and repeat un l you have a completed pad that is 8-10 inches
thick and contoured properly for drainage.
3. Execu on:
-Tree Plan ng-
- Plant trees as close as 15-20 apart
- Dig a hole a li" le deeper than the root is tall and make it wide
enough to accommodate the longest roots without bending.
- Loosen the sides of the hole.
- Back ll with na ve or slightly amended soil un l the bo" om of
the hole is at the right plan ng depth for the tree(The root are
should be 1-2 above the ground.)
- Prune o any broken or twisted roots, making a clean cut.
- Posi on the tree, spread the roots and re ll the hole, tamping
the soil around the roots as you go.
- Water thoroughly with 10 to 20 gallons of water to the root ball
and surrounding soil in order to nish se" ling the soil around the
roots. Usually, no further water is necessary un l there is new
growth of several inches.
- Add 6-8 mulch cover a% er plan ng tree. If mulch is piled
against the stems or tree trunks, pull it back several inches so that
the base of the trunk and the root crown are exposed.
-Paving-
- Apply between 4 and 6 inches of hot-mix paving on the soil to
designate where the taco truck will be located
-Groundcover-
- Apply 4 inches of mulch to remaining groundcover
4. Maintenance:
-Trees-
- Prune out any dead or diseased branches,and branches that
cross and rub against one another. Prune most summer- owering
shrubs in late fall, winter, or early spring.
-Water weekly with an inch or so of water a week the rst year or
two to help establish them, a% er that water weekly only in mes
of drought.
-Groundcover-
- Each season rake the mulch bed and check the depth. Top dress
if needed, do not add mulch if there is a su cient layer in place.
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COMMUNITY PARK
The Community Arts Scheme is a space for people to gather in. Here is provided an area for the
neighborhood to showcase its talent and artwork for others, with sculptures or outdoor galleries.
The lot will be ed with other aesthe cs as well so as to remain an a rac on when there is
no artwork or has been dormant for some me. This scheme will require minimal maintenance
and is more appropriate as a long term community lot since people engage on this site. Use is
discon nued when development occurs. This is a custom template, meant for appropriate use
wherever deemed appropriate.
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SPECIFICATIONS
1. Plan ngs:
- Acer rubrum - Crataegus phaenopyrum
- Cornus orida var. rubra - Cercis canadensis
- Acer saccharum - Hydrangea quercifolia
- Ilex glabra - Rhododendron catawbiense
- Gleditsia triacanthos (for shade plan ngs)
2: Prepara on:
- Remove debris and rocks from area
- Soil tes ng done in the fall before plan ng to determine
remedia on needed to support trees
- Subsoiling if needed before plan ng trees
-Groundcover-
- Remove any useful sod for use elsewhere
- Dig up or kill any exis ng vegeta on, especially weeds, using a
herbicide or by covering the area with a heavy black plas c for
at least two months.
3. Execu on:
-Tree Plan! ng-
- Plant trees as close as 15-20 apart
- Dig a hole a li" le deeper than the root is tall and make it wide
enough to accommodate the longest roots without bending.
- Loosen the sides of the hole.
- Back ll with na ve or slightly amended soil un l the bo" om
of the hole is at the right plan ng depth for the tree(The root
are should be 1-2 above the ground.)
- Prune o any broken or twisted roots, making a clean cut.
- Posi on the tree, spread the roots and re ll the hole, tamping
the soil around the roots as you go.
- Water thoroughly with 10 to 20 gallons of water to the root
ball and surrounding soil in order to nish se" ling the soil
around the roots. Usually, no further water is necessary un l
there is new growth of several inches.
- Add 6-8 mulch cover a% er plan ng trees. If mulch is piled
against the stems or tree trunks, pull it back several inches so
that the base of the trunk and the root crown are exposed.
-Groundcover-
- Apply 4 inches of mulch to remaining groundcover
4. Maintenance:
-Trees-
- Prune out any dead or diseased branches,and branches that
cross and rub against one another. Prune most summer- owering
shrubs in late fall, winter, or early spring.
- Water weekly with an inch or so of water a week the rst year or
two to help them become established, a% er that water weekly
only in mes of drought.
-Groundcover-
- Each season rake the mulch bed and check the depth. Top dress
if needed, do not add mulch if there is a su cient layer in place.
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FUTURE DEVELOPMENT
The Future Development template is a vacant lot design that allows for future development
to take place on the property without removing the vacant lot programming. By plan ng the
template into what will become the front yard of any future development, the need for removal
is no longer necessary once the lot is developed again. Construc on access o of the back alley is
allowed for, with no vacant lot restora on permi ed inside the future construc on zones. Front
accsess o of the main road is also considered, so that once a building is placed on the property
access to the front door is s ll possible. This is a custom template, meant for appropriate use
wherever deemed appropriate.
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SPECIFICATIONS
1. Plan ngs:
- Acer rubrum - Crataegus phaenopyrum
- Cornus orida var. rubra - Cercis canadensis
- Acer saccharum - Hydrangea quercifolia
- Ilex glabra - Rhododendron catawbiense
- Fruit Trees (Pawpaw, Blackberry, Elderberry, Serviceberry)
- Nut Trees (Walnut, Hickory, American hazelnut, or Beech)
2: Prepara on:
- Ensure plan ng area is dedicated to front yard only
- Remove debris and rocks from area
- Soil tes ng done in the fall before plan ng to determine
remedia on needed to support trees
- Subsoiling if needed before plan ng trees
3. Execu on:
- Trees and shrubs should be planted in the fall a" er they have
become dormant (about early November) or in the spring
before new growth appears (around late March)
- Plant as close as 15-20 apart
- Dig the hole a li# le deeper than the root is tall and make it
wide enough to accommodate the longest roots without
bending.
- Loosen the sides of the hole.
- Back ll with na ve or slightly amended soil un l the bo# om
of the hole is at the right plan ng depth for the tree. The root
are should be 1-2 above the ground.
- Prune o any broken, ro# ed or twisted roots, making a clean
cut.
- Posi on the tree, spread the roots and re ll the hole, tamping
the soil around the roots as you go.
- Water thoroughly with 10 to 20 gallons of water to the root
ball and surrounding soil, in order to nish se# ling the soil
around the roots. Usually, no further water is necessary un l
there is new growth of several inches.
- Add 6-8 mulch cover a" er plan ng trees. If mulch is piled
against the stems or tree trunks, pull it back several inches so
that the base of the trunk and the root crown are exposed.
4. Maintenance:
- Prune out any dead or diseased branches,and branches
that cross and rub against one another. Prune most summer-
owering shrubs in late fall, winter, or early spring.
- Water weekly with an inch or so of water a week the rst
year or two to help them become established, a" er that
water weekly in mes of drought
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EXAMPLES
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The City of Columbus Landbank Redevelopment O ce
The City of Columbus Department of Forestry
Franklin Soil and Water Conserva on District
Linden Neighborhood Leader
Franklinton Development Corpora on
Central Community House (Main Street)
Church for All People (Parsons Avenue)
John Turner
Reza Reyazi
Joseph Sulak
Chad Ho
David Reu er
donna Hicho
Je rey Mohrman
Eric Skidmore
Courtney Rowland
Margaret Madison
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Book Created by Nathaniel Carvin with Jordan Ne -Estle
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