COST-SHARE RESOURCES
Thank you for your investment and interest in improving our watershed with green infrastructure and Best Management Practices (BMPs). Each BMP is a valuable piece of the watershed puzzle yet sometimes they involve a learning curve. These resources will help VLAWMO cost-share recipients and other green infrastructure tenders keep their project functioning and looking great.
Planning & Maintenance
Maintenance is key to a successful project. Starting good maintenance habits from the start helps avoid maintenance from piling-up.
Raingarden maintenance seasonal schedule
Raingarden maintenance powerpoint
L2L Pollinator friendly trees and shrubs
Videos:
Raingardens 101: Plan, design, and build
Maintenance presentation: Part 1 Raingarden refresher
Maintenance presentation: Part 2 Ideas from local residents
Raingarden Construction
Measuring and analyzing your yard: How to use the GIS map tool
Plant ID
Learn more about native plants and sharpen your skills at identifying weeds.
Links:
VLAWMO Plant Cards:
Books:
The Raingarden Book is available through VLAWMO for $10, and can also be purchased through several vendors found on Blue Thumb.org/raingardens.
Cost-share recipients are eligible for a free copy of Common Lakeshore Weeds. Call (651-204-6070) or visit the VLAWMO office for a copy.
Blue Thumb Partners
As a member of Blue Thumb, VLAWMO is connected to a network of specialists in the fields of landscape design, restoration, and native plants.
Visit the Blue Thumb Partner Finder to find more resources on designing a new project, renovating an existing one, or ordering native plants.
Neighborhood Spotlights
Experience is the best teacher. VLAWMO invites cost-share participants to share their discoveries to help others learn about our work and try water-friendly landscaping techniques.
Photographs:
A new project is a great opportunity for documenting growth and changes as projects mature. Residents can photograph their project to demonstrate how the plants grow or how the project harnesses water over time.
- Take monthly photos of your project during the growing season (May-Sept) for 2-4 years.
- Send VLAWMO your photo collection.
- Send us any fun photos of gardening, flowers, or wildlife visitors!
Neighborhood Spotlights:
Tell the story of your project by being featured in a Neighborhood Spotlight article. Completed articles include a photo of a homeowner with the project, technical information on the project, and a brief interview. See examples below.
Kate Winsor: June, 2018
Beth Fruehling: May, 2018
Glander Family: April, 2018
Ronna Smitherman: February, 2018
Location
Contact us
Phone: (651) 204-6070
Fax: (651) 204-6173
Email: office@vlawmo.org
