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[[Trees| Tree]] clusters are another residential landscape alternative. Tree clusters improve water quality, generate organic soils, absorb greenhouse gases, and provide shade for homes. Tree clusters require larger lot sizes, preferably with no overhead wires. They can be planted as standalone features or as part of a larger residential LID landscape.
[[Trees| Tree]] clusters are another residential landscape alternative. Tree clusters improve water quality, generate organic soils, absorb greenhouse gases, and provide shade for homes. Tree clusters require larger lot sizes, preferably with no overhead wires. They can be planted as standalone features or as part of a larger residential LID landscape.
STEP have a guide to amending and improving topsoil to improve the water retention capacity and promote healthy vegetation. I can be found [https://sustainabletechnologies.ca/home/healthy-soils/construction-specifications-for-implementing-compost-amended-planting-soil-in-ontario/ here] on our main website.
{{Clickable button|[http://www.sustainabletechnologies.ca/wp/home/healthy-soils/preserving-and-restoring-healthy-soil-best-practices-for-urban-construction/ Topsoil and Soil Amendment Calculator Spreadsheet Tool, V 2.0]}}
==Materials==
*[[Topsoil]]
*[[Sand]]
*[[Compost]]
*[[Organic matter]]
==See also==
*[[Better site design]]
*[[Grading]]
*[[Downspout disconnection]]
*[[Vegetated filter strips]]
*[[Enhanced swales]]
[[category: Infiltration]]
[[Category: Residential]]
[[Category: Residential]]