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Landscape Locally <br />^ I . Select and evaluate the site carefully <br />^ 2. Assess the soil and test drainage <br />^ 3. Survey and protect flora & fauna <br />^ 4. Consider the potential for f re <br />^ 5. Use local, natural plant communities as models <br />Landscape for Less to the Landfill <br /> <br />I <br />^ I . Select appropriate plants: <br /> ^ A. Choose plants to match the microclimate & soil conditions <br /> ^ B. Choose plants that can grow to their natural size in the space allotted them <br /> ^ C. Replace sheared hedges with plants that can grow to their natural shape & size <br /> ^ D. Do not plant invasive species <br />^ 2. Keep plant debris on site: <br />__ _ <br /> ^ A. Grasscycle <br /> ^ B. Produce mulch from plant debris <br /> ^ C. Compost plant debris <br />^ 3. Prune selectively and properly <br />^ 4. Water and fertilize judiciously <br />^ 5. Use goats for controlling weeds and creating frebreaks <br />^ 6. Use salvaged items & recycled content materials <br />^ 7. Reduce and recycle waste <br />^ 8. Separate plant debris for clean green discounts <br />10 <br /> Nurture the Soil , <br />^ I. Remove and store topsoil before grading <br />^ 2. Protect soil from compaction <br />^ 3. Defend against erosion <br />^ 4. Amend the soil with compost before planting <br />^ 5. Grasscycle <br />^ 6. Mulch regularly ______ ___ __ <br />^ 7. Aerate compacted soils <br />^ 8. Feed soils naturally <br />^ 9. Avoid synthetic, quick release fertilizers <br />^ 10. Minimize the use of chemical pesticides <br />