A Time to Plant

To everything there is a season,
A time for every purpose under heaven:
A time to be born, and a time to die;
A time to plant, and a time to pluck what is planted;
Ecclesiastes 3:1–2

Over the last three years, many of Faith’s trees have been taken through wind and disease. During the summer of 2020, a derecho with sustained winds of nearly 100 miles per hour took a major toll on campus vegetation. Following the derecho, trees that remained were damaged, allowing for insect infestation and disease.

The cumulative effects of wind storms and disease have drastically altered the appearance of our campus. As a result, Faith is taking necessary steps to restore the landscape beauty to the 52 acres that God has blessed us with.  We have already secured a professional architectural plan along with pricing, which are detailed below.

We are asking for your participation. Donations of all sizes are needed to complete this project. You can donate toward a specific item, or in general. Installation will begin this spring, so your consideration is much appreciated.

Give to the Landscaping Campaign

*If you are donating online towards a specific item, please specify which item in the comments box on the form.

Cost Estimate

Item                                                                      Quantity   Unit Price          Extension
Bulbs                                                                     800                 $2                       $1,600
Perennials (2.5″ Pots)                                     112                 $7                       $784
Perennials ( #1 Container)                            44                   $14                     $616
Shrubs (15-18”)                                                 120                 $80                     $9,600
Shredded Bark Mulch                                     50                   $100                   $5,000
Planting Bed Preparation
(compost amendment and cut edge)       16                 $150                   $2,400
2″ Caliper Deciduous Trees                           36                 $600                   $21,600
3-4′ Understory Trees                                       21                $600                   $12,600
6′ Evergreen Trees                                             13              $600                      $7,800
Planting Bed Preparation
(herbicide, rototill)                                            689            $1                           $689
Benches                                                                   4               $1,250                  $5,000

Opinion of Construction Cost =           $67,689
                       10% Contingency =            $6,769
                                                  Total =          $74,458

Thank you to Matthew Howieson (before) and
Ryan Wasson (after) for the drone photography.