Landscaping and Site Sustainability Practices provides an overview of sustainable landscaping, xeriscaping, composting, stormwater management, drainage and other site design concepts. While yes, curb appeal is very important, what is happening today may not necessarily be “Green” for the future. There are many things to consider when designing and maintaining a green exterior landscaping plan. This module will touch-upon the most important tasks.

Learning outcomes:

• Apply sustainable landscape planning guidelines to both existing and new greenspace to facilitate water resource conservation and ecological impacts.
• Use native plantings for appropriate planting zone to minimize watering, mowing and weed/pest control applications.
• Incorporate the newly developed/amended landscape plan into the Green O&M plan.
• Research and evaluate what products, systems and/or processes can be planned for and implemented at a future date that will further complement the existing landscaping program, thus ensuring continued improvement and in support of the objectives of the green O&M plan.