LD ARCH 130 Lecture Notes - Lecture 13: Erosion Control
18 May 2016
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How are plants classi ed: ecology: tolerance ranges/limiting factors (temperature/climate, water/rain level, soil) Native/indigenous plants are endemic (site-speci c) to certain regions: botany: this is according to similarities in ower, fruit, and leaf, horticulture: form. Groundcovers: low-growing, surface-covering plants; contribute to erosion control. Shrubs: woody plants; can act as barriers. Trees: deciduous, coniferous, evergreen: evergreen is most suitable for hotter climates due to thick foliage that has higher capacity/ability to absorb heat, and especially in cities, to mitigate the heat island effect. Vines: can serve as insulation or to reduce glare. Herbaceous plants: planted for pleasure and for their beauty: growth and management: excessive compaction of soil makes root growth dif cult; level of water, wind, and light is important to consider. Maintenance: water and drainage (don"t allow plants to become waterlogged), fertilization, pruning, weed control to avoid competition for moisture and nutrients: design potential.
