| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 55.55 |
| Liaison | Wendy Harness |
| Submission Date | Jan. 31, 2011 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Delta College
Tier2-4: Xeriscaping
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
0.25 / 0.25 |
Steven
Gregory Grounds Manager Facilities Management |
Does the institution use xeriscape landscaping techniques, including the selection of drought tolerant plants?:
A brief description of the program or practice:
Since 1999, all new campus grounds designs have incorporated xeriscape landscaping techniques. In planting areas, the soil has been amended with compost using the most efficient irrigation methods. Those methods include drip-line, low water use plantings in dry, sunny areas, and covering all planting areas with 2-4 inches of organic mulch. Many non-planting areas are covered with cobble and gravel.
Irrigation in turf areas has been separated into sun and shade zones. Large droplet, gear-driven rotary sprayers are monitored for the appropriate amount of supplemental water from irrigation. All watering is applied during night hours to avoid evaporation water loss. Our maintenance practices include aeration, fertilization and a three inch mowing height allowing clipping to fall.
The website URL where information about the program or practice is available:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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