Landscape Views
We have attempted to capture the most common homeowner landscapes along Long Island Sound in developing these views. These views are meant to be a guide, not a definitive landscaping plan. Each homeowner is the most experienced with the circumstances of their individual property, and can adapt the views to best suit their needs.
Plan Views
These are bird’s eye views of hypothetical coastal properties to give homeowners an idea of how to incorporate a riparian area and associated benefits while retaining water access and views.
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Plan View A
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Plan View B
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Plan View C
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Plan View D
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Cross section Views
These are views based on a hypothetical homeowner having approximately 75 ft between their home and the water. Distance between home and water will vary and homeowners are encouraged to plant as much of their property as possible. Even a small planted corridor is better than none at all. We have developed diagrams with the following variations:
Salt spray
occurs often (property is adjacent to Long Island Sound)
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occurs rarely (only during major storm events)
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Shoreline
sea wall present (this property would rarely have wet soils above the sea wall)
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rocky/sandy shoreline with no sea wall (this property may or may not have poorly drained soils depending on elevation, slope and distance to the water)
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Slope
slopes of properties range from:
almost flat (5%)
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slight incline (20%)
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moderately steep (35%)
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steep (50%)
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