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❖ CONCEPT EVOLUTION ❖ DESIGN LAYOUT ❖ PLANT LIST ❖ MATERIALS ❖ TOP 6 DIY TIPS ❖ LOCAL SUPPLIERS ❖
PLANNING MEETS
EACH OF YOUR 2-3 DESIGN MEETS WILL PROVIDE TIME FOR
A VISUAL + VERBAL REVIEW OF THE FOLLOWING STEPS
design + PLANTs
REQs
SPECIFIC SITE REQUIREMENTS
WUI (Wildlands Urban Interface) CHECKLIST
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS OR HIGHLIGHTS
ADJUSTABLE INSTALLATION COST ESTIMATE/S
VISUAL LAYOUT
NATIVE LOW-WATER USE PLANTINGS | WUI COMPLIANT | DRY CREEK + ACCENT BOULDERS
Side Yard
Front Yard
Full Yardscape
CONCEPT EVOLUTION
XERISCAPE TERRAIN, SMART WATER USE, NATIVE PLANTINGS + REUSE OF EXISTING PLANTS
ORIGINAL SPACE
CONCEPT IMAGE
INITIAL INSTALLATION IMAGE TBD
WUI Requirements
Click here to view more of the Town of Superior’s Colorado Wildfire Resiliency Code, or CSU extension plant list link below:
Characteristics
✅ Low-Flammability Plant Characteristics
Recommendations on this list are based on a methodology developed by Idaho Firewise in Boise, Idaho. The methodology rates the flammability of plants based on specific characteristics ranked on a scale of 0-10 with 0 the most flammable and 10 the least flammable. To create the highest degree of protection for structures, the recommendation is to plant only plants with scores of 8, 9 and 10 for zones 1 and 2 within the first 30 feet from the home. These species are the least flammable plants to plant near structures, but keep in mind that there are no truly “fireproof” plant species.
Attributes that decrease flammability
Low oil or resin content
High moisture content
Soap, latex or pectin content
Compact growth form
Green stems
Drought tolerant
placement
Best guidelines for planting within 5 ft of the house:
1. Materials
Soil + Rock: Use Stone, River Rock, Pea Gravel, and Boulders to create a pleasing aesthetic that minimizes plantings in this area.
Mulch: It is recommended to refrain from using shredded wood bark, wood chips, or cedar mulch inside this area. According to the mitigation guidelines, should embers land nearby, wood mulch may easily ignite right next to your home.
2. Plant Selection
Ideal Plants: Heavily irrigated low-growing ground covers, succulents, or fire-wise choices matching the Colorado State University Extension Firewise Plant Guide (typically plants with a flammability rating of 8, 9, or 10).
Not Recommended: Perennials over 12”, woody, resinous plants, nor especially small evergreen shrubs (like dwarf junipers or arborvitae).
recommended plant list
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Recommended HARDSCAPE
HARDSCAPE FEATURES FROM STONE PAVERS OR DECORATIVE BOULDERS TO PATIOS, DECKS, PERGOLAS, FENCES, OUTDOOR GRILLS + MORE
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top 6 STEPS To Get Into The Garden
How To Assess + Amend Your Soil
THE HEALTH OF YOUR PLANTS IS DIRECTLY RELATED TO THE QUALITY OF YOUR SOIL
Additional Natural Products
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for horticultural and vegetable gardens
What To Do As Your Plants Grow
Optional DIY: Watch Others Do It + Then Try It Yourself
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Better Your Garden Game
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√ Monthly MEETUP AT THE CORNER GARDEN
Pick Plants That Support Your Trees: Fruit or Deciduous
Local Nurseries + Vendors We Recommend
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