SmartLandscape @ UC Davis Photos courtesy of Los Angeles Department of Water and Power
SmartLandscape @ UC Davis Demonstrate irrigation technology Demonstrate best management practices Measure and monitor landscape water use Demonstrate low water use plant material Demonstrate plant material providing ecosystem services Provide hands-on educational opportunities for students Connect industry professionals with academic researchers & students Conduct science-based research Demonstrate water conserving & efficient landscapes Connect junior college horticultural programs
Irrigation Controller Technology
Irrigation Nozzle Technology
Drip Irrigation Technology
Emerging Technology ET Sensor Autonomous Irrigation Controller Sub-surface Irrigation Wireless Soil Moisture Sensor Thermal Camera Drone Technology Soil Probe Camera
Landscape Demonstrations Promote: Low water use, low maintenance plants, beneficial to wildlife Rose Hedge Pollinator Plants Promote best management practices: hydrozoning, mulching, integrated pest management
Western Center for Agricultural Equipment (WCAE) N WCAE UC Davis Main Campus N WCAE
Why Western Center for Agricultural Equipment? Future location of SmartFarm initiative (SmartFarm) nexus between agriculture and urban technology Partner with the CA Center for Urban Horticulture Secure facility at UC Davis Multiple areas opportunities for landscape demonstrations Leverage UC Davis academic and research expertise Onsite meeting room facilities for workshops and training events Adjacent acreage for landscape field research Opportunities for hands-on student education and training
SmartLandscape Proposed Phases WCAE PHASE 1 PHASE 2 Edible Landscape PHASE 3 PHASE 3 Pollination Hedge Row Opportunity Potential Research Opportunity
SmartLandscape Concept Proposal Arboretum PHASE 1 All-Stars Fall 2018
Smart Landscape Phase 1 Proposal Arboretum All-Stars Phase 1: Fall 2018 Planting 1. Arboretum All-Star plants 2. Stormwater plants 3. Hunter sub-surface 4. Hunter controller 5. Water meter
SmartLandscape Phase 2 Proposal Watch My Lawn Grow Site Opportunity
Watch My Lawn Grow Demonstration Phase 2 Plot #1 Plot #2 Plot #3 Plot #4 Plot #5 1. Cool Season 2. Spray Nozzle 1. UC Verde 1. Delta Blend 1. Scotts MG Divide Plots into Surface and Sub-surface 2. Rotary Stream 2. Rotary Stream 2. Rotary Stream 1. Kurapia 2. Rotary Stream 3. Std. Controller 3. Smart Controller 3. Smart Controller 3. Smart Controller 3. Smart Controller
Watch My Lawn Grow Demonstration Phase 2 Plot #1A Plot #2A Plot #3A Plot #4a Plot #5A 1. Cool Season 1. UC Verde 1. Delta Blend 1. Scotts MG 1. Kurapia 2. Spray Nozzle 2. Rotary Stream 2. Rotary Stream 2. Rotary Stream 2. Rotary Stream 3. Std. Controller 3. Smart Controller 3. Smart Controller 3. Smart Controller 3. Smart Controller Plot #B Plot #2B Plot #3B Plot #4B Plot #5B 1. Cool Season 1. UC Verde 1. Delta Blend 1. Scotts MG 1. Kurapia 2. Sub-surface 2. Sub-surface 2. Sub-surface 2. Sub-surface 2. Sub-surface 3. Std. Controller 3. Smart Controller 3. Smart Controller 3. Smart Controller 3. Smart Controller
Watch My Lawn Grow Phase 2 http://www.watching-grass-grow.com/
Watch My Lawn Grow Website Live webcams Split audience groups with Homeowner and Landscape Professional specific information Ability to demonstrate multiple lawn sites Current and year-to-date metrics (estimated water use, actual water applied, etc.) Opportunity to provide educational videos, information and links for irrigation management, etc. Opportunity to promote region specific programs and information
UC Verde Buffalo Grass
Research Leveraging Drone Technology
Leveraging Drone Technology - Distribution Uniformity
Partners currently onboard Irrigation manufacturers Hunter Toro Netafim UgMo Rain Bird California Landscape Contractors Association Cagwin & Dorward Garden Enlightenment Delta Bluegrass Company Takao Nursery, Todd Valley Farms, Florasource, LTD (UC Verde Buffalo Grass) Kurapia, Inc. Ewing Irrigation Scotts Miracle-Gro Altman Plants Green Acres Nursery & Supply Star Roses City of Davis
WCAE Potential Research Area
SmartLandscape Proposed Phases WCAE PHASE 1 PHASE 2 Edible Landscape PHASE 3 PHASE 3 Pollination Hedge Row Opportunity Potential Research Opportunity
Project Components Main water line installation Irrigation materials (pipe, connectors, glue, etc.) Irrigation system (controllers, nozzles, sensors, flow meter) Project management/oversight Plant material (lawn, shrubs and trees) Hardscape (DG and concrete, shade structure, etc.) Irrigation management control center
Budget Estimates Removal, preparation and installation of lawn = $15 - $17 per sq. ft. Removal, preparation and installation of mixed landscape = $13 - $15 sq. ft. Water meter = $150 x 5 EZ-Flo fertigation system = $500 per system Video camera = $4,000 (8 camera kit)
Questions Dave Fujino, Ph.D. Executive Director California Center for Urban Horticulture UC Davis (530) 754-7739 dwfujino@ucdavis.edu http://ccuh.ucdavis.edu