Posts by Katie Fournier
Bioretention
Bioretention consists of a filter bed in a low lying area which has a mixture of sand, soil, and organic material as the filtering media with a surface mulch layer. This helps filter stormwater runoff using the techniques of the forest. BMP-Spec-No-9_BIORETENTION_v1-9_03012011
Read MoreAAPFCO Soil Amendment/Compost Uniform Product Claims
Below is a list of compost benefits that have been verified and should be available for suppliers or manufactures to use on their product labels. Access PDF Here
Read MoreLandscape Architecture/Design Specifications For Compost Use
This work shall consist of incorporating compost within the root zone to improve soil quality and plant growth. This specification applies to all types of turf establishment methods including seeding, sprigging, sodding, and hydroseeding.
Read MoreUsing Compost in Stormwater Management
Compost amended soil has a significantly higher water holding capacity than unamended soil. This property is crucial when preventing stormwater flood events, by being able to hold more water compost prevents run-off and allows the soil to retain moisture.
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