Drawings of possible Rainier landscaping
- Option 1
- Option 2
- Option 3
- Option 4
- Option 5
This idea shows a series of brick columns that are approx 15' apart. In between each column is a metal screen with a 6" space between each. This will allow us to plant an evergreen vine such as a crossvine to create a visual barrier. The screen can be a cross hatch on a diagonal or a vertical slat that is slanted so that you can not see beyond the screen when viewed from all angles. At the base of the screen is a 4" concrete band on either side of the screen. This would be planted with the vine and a groundcover such as liriope or asian jasmine. The "wall" is 3' from the homeowner's fence and is approximately 6'-8' tall so as to meet city standards. This will provide us with sufficient space to plant small flowering trees or small evergreen trees in front such as crape myrtle, vitex, yaupon holly or wax myrtle. Behind the screen is a 3' band of river rock to reduce the erosion caused from water runoff from homeowner's roof.
This idea is a modification on option 1. Here the number of brick columns is reduced by spacing them further apart. We have 3 metal screens between each column. The base of the screens would be treated the same as in option 1. This time however, the screens and columns are moved further away from the homeowner's fence line. This allows us to plant large plant material closer to the fence line and further away from the power lines. In this schematic design we introduce tall evergreen shrubs such as junipers. This allows us to create a taller visual barrier than we can achieve with the metal screens alone. Next to the homeowner's fence line is a 3' band of river rock to reduce the erosion caused from water runoff from homeowner's roof.
This option uses tall evergreen shrubs and small evergreen or flowering trees. The landscape maintenance crew would be required to mow and trim around the base of the plants. This idea will have open views to the fence line underneath the small trees. Next to the homeowner's fence line is a 3' band of river rock to reduce the erosion caused from water runoff from homeowner's roof.
This option uses a more varied plant selection with tall evergreen shrubs, small evergreen or flowering trees, tall ornamental grasses and flowering shrubs. The plants would be planted in a bed that is topped with decomposed granite. The landscape maintenance crew would be required to spray for weeds in the decomposed granite periodically. Examples of this can be seen at the stores located on the North East corner of Spring Creek Parkway and 75 across from Sam's. Another example is the shopping center located on the North East corner of Park and Preston next to Chipotle. This idea provides a wider range of plant textures and colors. Next to the homeowner's fence line is a 3' band of river rock to reduce the erosion caused from water runoff from homeowner's roof.
This option is a full length brick wall. Although there is no drawing for this option, it is listed here because some homeowners requested it be considered. Some form of erosion control and sod between the sidewalk and wall will need to be included.