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Drought Tolerant Landscaping: A Resource for Development

Published by City of Toronto

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Type: Document
Published by: City of Toronto
Date: January 2012
For: designer
Building types: All building types
Pages: 17

Overview

Drought Tolerant Landscaping: A Resource for Development, a 17-page City of Toronto resource dated January 2012, created by City staff to help City staff and development professionals find drought tolerant planting material for Toronto Green Standard landscaping. It opens with an introduction, then lists commonly planted drought tolerant species, native Southern Ontario landscapes (Carolinian Forest, Oak Savanna, Tall Grass Prairie and Meadow), cultural landscapes (Butterfly, Rock Garden, Pre-Confederation Pioneer, Hedgerow), invasive species and references.

What it covers

Introduction Drought Tolerant Landscaping
Commonly Planted Drought Tolerant Landscaping Species
Native Southern Ontario Drought Tolerant Landscapes
Carolinian Forest Landscape
Oak Savanna Landscape
Tall Grass Prairie and Meadow Landscape
Cultural Drought Tolerant Landscapes
Butterfly Landscape
Rock Garden Landscape
Pre-Confederation Pioneer Landscape
Hedgerow Landscape
Invasive Species
References

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