Beautiful rolling hills, swamps and timber farms; Baton Rouge is a grab bag of natural landscaping events that stretch from its low- lying swamps to its highland dry areas. Preliminary thoughts on complementing that natural beauty may initiate feelings of anxiety and worry but if you start with the topography, landscaping Baton Rouge may not be a reason to reach for the aspirin.
Situated across bio regions 1, 3 and 4, Baton Rouge is comprised of several different types of soil. A bio region is an area of land separated by a natural border like a lake or river. The separating body also causes differing soil conditions in either side of it, in other words, different topography. Some plants are more sensitive than others, so any attempt at planting should be prefaced by an examination of the bio region.
Areas in the Red Alluvial plain are a part of bio region 1. These low laying plains are frequently flooded subsequently; the dirt content is mostly eroded silt and Mississippi river clay. The area is aligned between Port Allen and South Baton Rouge.
The largest area, the loose clay and flooding makes it difficult to plant non deciduous plants in this region. Another concern is the erosion of the plants themselves, during flooding new plants may become water logged and die. The biggest concern in this area would be the possibility that during flooding, landscaping efforts may be washed away. Any items used in landscaping should be anchored or securely fastened down.
The third region is located in the Tunica Hills area and encompasses most of the central part of the city. Crossing from Mid-city through Shenandoah, it is comprised of a mix of several different types of soil. With a range of soil types and weather patterns, a definitive statement about this area's topography is impossible. Areas close to the flood plains will have similar issues as bio region 1 with issues of loose dirt and high clay content.
If the area is near the dry hills of this bio region then planting may not be as much of a chore. These areas have nutrient rich soil and the humid, moisture rich Louisiana air which allow plants to flourish. Indigenous plants in this area run the gamut just like its topography.
Region 4 was once known for its long-leaf pines. It is the area next to region 3. It runs from the south through north most part of the city. There is a plethora of timber farms and huge hardwood trees throughout this area. The dirt content is also mostly clay but there is not as much flooding as region 1, so erosion is less significant. Deciduous plants as those found in the swamps of the low country will fail here.
The second largest city and Capital of Louisiana, Baton Rouges topography is as varied as its landscape. Landscaping Baton Rouge holds as many possibilities as the natural occurring beauty, itself, if the dirt is taking into account. Some areas will not support high maintenance deciduous plants while others will be full of indigenous ones. If you start with the dirt everything else will fall into place.
Situated across bio regions 1, 3 and 4, Baton Rouge is comprised of several different types of soil. A bio region is an area of land separated by a natural border like a lake or river. The separating body also causes differing soil conditions in either side of it, in other words, different topography. Some plants are more sensitive than others, so any attempt at planting should be prefaced by an examination of the bio region.
Areas in the Red Alluvial plain are a part of bio region 1. These low laying plains are frequently flooded subsequently; the dirt content is mostly eroded silt and Mississippi river clay. The area is aligned between Port Allen and South Baton Rouge.
The largest area, the loose clay and flooding makes it difficult to plant non deciduous plants in this region. Another concern is the erosion of the plants themselves, during flooding new plants may become water logged and die. The biggest concern in this area would be the possibility that during flooding, landscaping efforts may be washed away. Any items used in landscaping should be anchored or securely fastened down.
The third region is located in the Tunica Hills area and encompasses most of the central part of the city. Crossing from Mid-city through Shenandoah, it is comprised of a mix of several different types of soil. With a range of soil types and weather patterns, a definitive statement about this area's topography is impossible. Areas close to the flood plains will have similar issues as bio region 1 with issues of loose dirt and high clay content.
If the area is near the dry hills of this bio region then planting may not be as much of a chore. These areas have nutrient rich soil and the humid, moisture rich Louisiana air which allow plants to flourish. Indigenous plants in this area run the gamut just like its topography.
Region 4 was once known for its long-leaf pines. It is the area next to region 3. It runs from the south through north most part of the city. There is a plethora of timber farms and huge hardwood trees throughout this area. The dirt content is also mostly clay but there is not as much flooding as region 1, so erosion is less significant. Deciduous plants as those found in the swamps of the low country will fail here.
The second largest city and Capital of Louisiana, Baton Rouges topography is as varied as its landscape. Landscaping Baton Rouge holds as many possibilities as the natural occurring beauty, itself, if the dirt is taking into account. Some areas will not support high maintenance deciduous plants while others will be full of indigenous ones. If you start with the dirt everything else will fall into place.
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