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<br /> the long run, including stormwater runoff. It can minimize fertilizer and
<br /> irrigation requirements and topsoil replacement costs.
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<br />2 Protect Boll from compaction
<br />Soil structure and the son's ability to support the microbes that cycle
<br /> nutrients and filter pollutants are protected. The soil is easier to work.
<br />3. Defend ag r,._,,. ~~r~ ~~e~~ I he likelihood of erosion is lessened, thereby conserving topsoil and
<br /> protecting aquatic habitat.
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<br />Compost fosters a diverse, fertile, and disease suppressive soil. It can
<br /> improve structure, aeration and water holding capacity. You and your
<br /> clients may see both long and short-term benefits, including faster plant
<br /> establishment, decreased fertilizer & pesticide use and lower water bills.
<br />5. Gim,~,~,1~~ Nutrients in the grass clippings are made available to plants. Fertilizer
<br /> re~iulrements can be reduced by as much as 50%, thereby lowering
<br /> your costs and protecting water quality.
<br />6. Mulch regularly (`~1ulch conserves water, enhances the growth of plants and the
<br /> +y~pearance of the landscape. It can also simplify your operations-
<br /> thcaeby possibly lowering your costs - by suppressing weed growth
<br /> and reducing the need for trimming around trees and poles.
<br />7. Ae~;rtu ~.~;n~p,u t~~c ~.~x'~, herating and then topdressing with compost relieves compaction,
<br /> ~;hu~ulates root growth and disease resistance. Plants are more easily
<br /> established, Water and fertilizer requirements may be lessened.
<br />8. Feed soils naturally /~ strong soil foodweb, which makes nutrients available to the plants
<br /> and protects water quality, is nurtured.
<br />9. Avoid synthetic, quick ~r~ r~mr h~itr n~~ S!ow release fertilizers make nutrients available to the plants when they
<br /> n~ e needed, so their efficiency increases and they are therefore often a
<br /> ix;~ter value. Flushes of growth that results in pest infestations or plant
<br /> ~rriste are less likely.
<br />10 iUl~~n vn rnr~ ~~c ref :'u•u~~al I ~ ~nr.~~~-~, Minimizing pesticides reduces water pollution and helps support soli
<br /> life, which cycles nutrients and promotes resistance to plant disease.
<br /> Y~r,r costs may then he reduced in the long run.
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<br />1 Cr~~aU~ drought resistant soils with compost R Compost can Increase perrneabill[y and water-holdlny capacity, thereby
<br />mulch reducing the need for Irrigation and lowering water bills
<br />2. Grow California natives or Mediterranean plants appropriately sited native or Mediterranean type plants often require
<br /> less soil preparation, watering, mowing, fertilizing and spraying, which
<br /> can reduce your operating costs. CA native species are relatively easy
<br /> and inexpensive to implement on a trial basis, Using local natives
<br /> reduces the risk of spreading non-local species.
<br />3. Mi~rm~i~ rrn~ i~~wn Water and energy can be conserved. For example, reducing a 1,000
<br /> square foot lawn that gets 1 inch of water per week to 500 square
<br /> feet can save approximately 10,000 gallons of water per dry season.
<br /> Your clients' water bills and your labor for mowing may also be
<br /> reduced. Chemical use may be decreased and water quality protected.
<br />4, Implement hydrozoning, group plants by water Water use can be more easily matched to the plant requirements.
<br />needs I his fosters resistance to pests as well as conserves water Plant
<br /> mortality is reduced, saving time and money.
<br />5. Design for on-site rainwater collection, recycles I he use of treated, drinkable water to irrigate lawns and gardens can
<br />water and/or graywater use be reduced. Groundwater is recharged.
<br />Indicates a practice that is a primary issue in the design, construction or maintenance phase.
<br />~ Indicates a practice that is a secondary issue in the design, construction, or maintenance phase.
<br />0 Indicates that a practice is not often as relevant in the design, construction or maintenance phase.
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