Slide 1 Trends in Sustainability LHAP 105 – Soils 2019 Slide 2 Trends 2019 According to the American Society of Landscape Architects here are the top ten project types with the expected highest consumer demand: Rainwater/graywater harvesting – 88% Native plants – 86% Native/adapted drought tolerant plants – 85% Low-maintenance landscapes – 85% Permeable paving – 77% Fire pits/fireplaces – 75% Food/vegetable gardens (including orchards, vineyards, etc.) – 75% Rain gardens – 73% Drip/water-efficient irrigation – 72% Reduced lawn area – 72% https://www.asla.org/NewsReleaseDetails.aspx?id=48055 Can you divide this list into 4 topics? Slide 3 Water Management WATER is the #1 hot topic Rainwater /graywater harvesting Raingardens Bioswales Permeable pavers Drip/water efficient irrigation #1 Slide 4 Rain water harvesting https://www.indiamart.com/zeroenergy-building-solution/rain-water-harvesting.html https://eeecochico.wordpress.com/2014/03/04/rainwater-harvesting/ Slide 5 Rain gardens depression or low area planted with deep rooted perennials and grasses collects rainwater prevents runoff recharges groundwater http://aboutraingardens.blogspot.com/2012/04/rain-garden-overview-description-rain.html Slide 6 Bioswales Swale planted with grasses and deep rooted perennials used to infiltrate and treat stormwater runoff https://www.asla.org/bioswales.aspx Slide 7 Permeable Pavers Pavers that allow water to flow through them Permeable pavement video https://www.motherearthnews.com/green-homes/permeable-pavers-porous-pavement-zmaz09amzra https://www.countymaterials.com/en/products/landscaping/permeable-paver-sys Slide 8 Drip Irrigation a form of irrigation that distributes water right to the plant through emitters or small holes in tubing. prevents water loss through evaporation and wind puts water right at the plant roots https://www.lowes.com/n/buying-guide/drip-irrigation-system-buying-guid Slide 9 #2 Low Maintenance Landscapes Native plants Native/adapted drought tolerant plants Reduce lawn area Smart Yard http://www.threeparkstreet.com/garden-design-small-front-yard-landscaping-ideas-low-maintenance/ Slide 10 Slide 11 Recycled Material Pavers/pave - edge Gravel from concrete Mulch Re-usable gardening containers https://www.cwherald.com/a/archive/these-boots-were-made-for-planting.421197.html #3 Slide 12 Pavers and Pave-Edge Rubberific cobblestone paver Lowe’s https://landscapeliquidator.com/product/pave-edgelawn-edging/ Slide 13 Mulch organic mulches - pinebark https://www.kampspallets.com/wholesale-bark-mulch/ https://www.vermeer.com.au/equipment/tree-care/wood-chippers/bc1000xl-wood-chipper Slide 14 Use natural and local materials logs, stones etc sourced locally Slide 15 #4 Urban Agriculture https://peacefulanarko.wordpress.com/2010/04/23/the-anarchist-urban-ecosystem-agriculture/ Slide 16 Biophilia We want plants because we are starting to see the effect plants have on our wellbeing and on the environment. Green roofs Living walls Green/Living walls - Patrick Blanc http://wtl21.blogspot.com/2013/01/greenliving-walls-patrick-blanc.html