Selection of Ground Cover Materials Clause Samples

Selection of Ground Cover Materials. Creeping ivy style ground covers are discouraged for the same reasons as provided above for shrubs, except as noted in the Zones described above, and as further described below. • Climbing ivy is particularly to be avoided, because it provides direct access for rodents and insects to harbor up on walls, gain access to roof areas, and be more directly connected to window ▇▇▇▇▇, etc. Additionally, growing shoots of EP-Yxx Engineering Practice Title Revision Number: 0.0 climbing ivy often can penetrate mortar and create additional openings for small pests. • Where ground cover material is necessary, consider turf, ornamental rock coverings, crushed gravel (l/4”x dust), or combinations of rocks, turf, and wide spacing among shrubs and grasses. At steep slopes (3:1 and greater) ornamental rock or crushed gravel groundcovers that do not provide slope stabilization and erosion control should not be used. • Slope Stabilization and Erosion Control groundcover plant selection may vary at steep slopes (3:1 and steeper) described in the preface, and at steep slopes (3:1 and steeper) created by sharp changes in elevation between buildings, at changes in building floor elevations and at steep slopes at truck docks, for example. Where possible the site design shall avoid steep slopes (3:1 and steeper). Where steep slopes (3:1 and steeper) are unavoidable selection of groundcover plant material may deviate from the requirement for none ivy style ground cover plants, if necessary to promote slope stabilization and erosion control. Groundcovers, which spread and root along their runners, are often excellent for use in slope stabilization and erosion control.