Parks and Recreation
The Greater Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky region is fantastic for outdoor enthusiasts. From activities around and on the Ohio River to a great park system for walking, running, hiking, and biking, our guests enjoy endless recreational activities that await them right outside our doors or within a short drive. Our location is within a few walking blocks to the Ohio River, where you will find parks and paths, as well as Red Bike stations for touring the region on two wheels. The Kentucky and Ohio paths meandering the banks of the river are extensive and well-maintained, offering over ten miles of exploration including several parks with merry-go-rounds, labyrinths, and stunning views. Activities on the Ohio River and the Licking River are plentiful with boaters, kayakers, and rowers. The Manhattan Harbour Marina is less than a mile away should you need a boat slip during your stay. Other noteworthy recreational activities include both public and private golf courses and mountain biking and hiking trails at Tower Park, Devou Park, and England-Idlewild Trails. Below are some of the parks and recreational activities in the Greater Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky region in alphabetical order:
DeVou Park – A wonderful park in Covington, Kentucky that has a striking view of downtown Cincinnati, walking trails, a public golf course, and an outdoor venue for events.
Eden Park – Located in Cincinnati, this 186-acre urban park includes the Cincinnati Art Museum, the Krohn Conservatory, a large reflecting pool, and several overlooks to the Ohio Valley including the Ohio River and Lunken Airport.
England-Idlewild Trails – Located in Burlington, Kentucky, the 185-acre park offers 12 miles of multi-use trails for hiking, biking, and trail running – but is best known for its mountain bike trails, ranging from beginner to expert singletrack.
Fountain Square – Fountain Square is the public space that marks the center of downtown Cincinnati where people gather to enjoy the historic 1871 Tyler Davidson Fountain, as well as many public events including festivals, music, and organized gatherings.
Sawyer Park – A mile-long park along the Ohio River with award-winning landscaping, walking paths, playgrounds, tennis courts, and a performance pavilion.
Smale Riverfront Park – Riverfront park situated between the Reds and Bengals stadiums; includes a working carousel, interactive fountains, large swings, and playgrounds.
Spring Grove Cemetery Tours – A National Historic Landmark founded in 1845 that sits on a 733 acre cemetery that is also a beautiful arboretum. Open to the public, the cemetery offers walking, tram and bus tours showcasing, historic gravesites, architecture, 12 ponds, springs and a wide variety of plants and trees.
Theodore M. Berry International Friendship Park – Connects to Sawyer Point and offers a 20-acre park on the Ohio River with picturesque walkways and sculptures.
Tower Park – Located in Ft. Thomas, Kentucky, this 86-acre park includes three sheltered picnic areas, six tennis courts, and walking and mountain biking trails.
Washington Park – Located in the Over the Rhine district of Cincinnati, across from historic Music Hall, the newly renovated park offers a wonderful public space for city events or for just strolling along the well-landscaped park or watching the kids play on the extensive playground and climbing wall.


Fall is a great time to buy synthetic grass. Purchase one before the leaves fall, the autumn growing season ends, and the frost comes. Cleaning leaves and other debris off an artificial lawn is a snap and will save you a lot of time and hassle.
Fall is a turbulent time for a lawn with large swings in temperature and highly variable weather conditions, depending on where you live. It can also be a period that requires frequently lawn cutting due to increased rainfall and more moderate temperatures.
Fall Is An Onslaught For Natural Grass
The accumulation of leaves and other debris during the fall can be destructive to natural grass. If you have deciduous trees on your property, the leaves can pile up quickly this time of year covering your lawn. Grass needs sunlight to survive and if leaves cover it, it will die.
A dead lawn can be a real eye sore. With synthetic grass, you will have a beautiful, perfectly green lawn 365 days a year. Today’s surfaces have all the look and feel of a well-manicured natural lawn. They also drain quickly usually not allowing puddles to form.
A Huge Time Saver
Imagine the amount of time you will save. Having an artificial lawn will allow more time to enjoy football games, fall foliage trips, visits to the pumpkin patch, Halloween festivities, Thanksgiving, Christmas shopping, Christmas decorating, and all your other favorite activities this fall.
When you have artificial grass, you no longer have to worry about cutting, trimming, edging, weeding, fertilizing, or aerating your lawn. A quality product and installation will allow the surface to need minimal maintenance and be durable lasting for more than a decade.
An Investment For Your Home
Having the look of a perfectly manicured lawn can add up to 20% to a home’s value so buying synthetic grass can also make sense financially. You can have artificial grass installed around your trees and shrubs. It blends in with vegetation very well and looks more realistic than ever before.
So fall is a great time to buy synthetic grass. Turf by Design offers businesses and homeowners discounts and free estimates so there is no obligation.


The grass has been removed and the new FieldTurf is now being installed in Commonwealth Stadium. Here are some facts on the new FieldTurf:
• The new surface is FieldTurf Duraspine Pro, the newest version of this product and the same surface that was installed this spring at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro Massachusetts, home of the New England Patriots. 21 of 32 NFL teams play and/or practice on FieldTurf.
The New Turf being installed at Commonwelath Stadium
• The field area is 109,908 square feet (10,215 square meters)
• A total of 35 rolls will be installed, each roll is 15′ wide by 239′
• The seams are stitched together, not glued
• There is a “shock pad” underneath the playing surface that provides additional cushioning
• 12400m3 of existing soil and turf was removed from CWS = 1900 truckloads were removed
• Had to haul back 14600m3 bottom ash = 33m3Truck loads of bottom ash added = +440 loads
• Infill material comprising a mix of rubber and sand. Sand = 340 tons, rubber = 165 tons i.e. total of 505 tons of infill. ( 5.6lb/sft)
• A mix of sand and cryogenic (recycled) rubber pellets keep the grass fibres upright and help give a natural grass look and feel to the surface and ensures excellent playability in all weather conditions.
• Positive environmental impact. Eliminates need for water and fertilizers. Natural grass surface was typically replaced every year, sometimes more frequently. FieldTurf has a life expectancy of 15 years.


On Sunday, Amy and I were able to pull the pavers (and then some) where the beds and pergola posts are destined for greatness. The pavers, which we think were put in maybe 5-7 years ago (before we bought the house), were set in an angled pattern. The intended beds will be rectangles. So it’s not as simple as just pulling out a large rectangle’s worth of pavers to make way for the beds. Instead, we had pull everything out on the diagonal so that when we reset the pavers to accommodate the beds it would end up being straight. It’s harder than it sounds, at least if your spatially challenged like me.
So we began pulling up each paver and then set it down to recreate the pattern in our currently unused garden bed.
And putting it back together…
It took a couple of hours to pull everything that we needed and rebuild what appears to be the concrete paver version of Frankenstein’s Monster.
And the beast itself.
The last part of today’s experiment was putting the puzzle back together in hopes of affecting a more or less straight line to match up to the future limestone beds. To do this we took the end piece and eventually end pieces from each row and aligned them in such a way as to keep the edge straight.
You’ll note in the upper right hand corner of the photo, a 4-lb mallet and two cold chisels. Those entered the picture when I forgot to compensate for the slight curve of the patio in the lower right hand corner of the photo. Fortunately I only had to size about 4 pieces to finish the straight edge of the “new” patio. Basically I just scored a line on the top and bottom of each paver that I needed to cut and then applied about 10-12 light strikes up and down the score to break each piece to size.
The plan this week is to dig and set one post a night after work so that I’ll have all four up by next weekend and then work on putting in the two beds and steps. The rest will be all timber framing. I’m pretty darn excited about that part.


I’m in Chicago visiting family right now and I’m having the time of my life! Having spent four years in Houston, which is extremely car-oriented and lacking in any widespread awareness of the use of public spaces for parks and the like, my few days in this city have been filled with excitement and enjoyment.
Chicago is famous for many things, including its green roofs. Chicago’s City Hall features the most impressive green roof in the city, at 23,000 feet. Because it is used to research the effects of green roofs, it is not open to the public and I was sadly unable to visit it. So far, it has been established that this green roof saves about $3,600 a year in heating and cooling for the building.
PBS Newshour has a great slideshow featuring Chicago’s green roofs. For those who haven’t been to Chicago, it is worth noting that all the green roofs featured are in Downtown!
The City of Chicago’s Housing and Economic Development page provides a map showing the location of green roofs in the city, and provides access to related data about them. According to their latest study, there are 359 vegetated roofs within the City of Chicago, which cover 5,469,463 square feet. This website is a helpful guide to learning about and getting started with your own green roof if you live in Chicago.
I’ve been here for three days and I’ll be here for only one more, and I unfortunately didn’t get a chance to visit a green roof. The ChooseChicago website has a few pages on green roofs, but the information is not very specific.
I’ve fallen in love with Chicago and I hope I visit it soon–the sooner the better! Next time I aim to find my way to a green roof!


Balancing- and Climbing Park Element
The climbing equipment and balancing elements are suitable for playgrounds, pause yards, children's playgrounds and many other recreational facilities. The visually appealing play systems made from planed, core-separated and kettle-pressure-impregnated cones can be arranged individually or can be combined into large adventure landscapes.
- Post shoes and hot-dip galvanized chains on all moving parts ensure a long service life
- The fall height is below 60 cm for all devices, so no additional fall protection is required. Grass is sufficient for grassland
- Suitable for children from 4 years
- Toys for installation in concrete foundations
- Includes detailed installation and assembly instructions
The wooden toys are available as a safari course (art. S4168) with the 5 elements chain bridge, wiggle bridge, monkey swing, climbing wall and triangle net.
Transition elements (type S4185) or a triangular net (type S4184) are available as a connection or transition between individual devices!
The playground equipment complies with DIN EN 1176.
Installation dimensions (L x W x H): 316 x 45 x 200 cm, fall area approx. 600 x 340 cm.
Dimensions (LxWxH): 316 x 45 x 200 cm, drop area approx. 600 x 340 cm.
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- Will perennials survive a freeze?
- Will one night of frost kill my plants?
- Will a covered porch protect plants from frost?
- At what temperature should I cover my plants?
- What perennials should not be cut back in the fall?
- Can you wash frost off plants?
- Will one freeze kill plants?
- How do I protect my plants during a freeze warning?
- Will Frost kill newly planted trees?
- Should you water plants after a freeze?
- Does spraying water on plants during a freeze?
- Should I remove frost damaged leaves?
- Will frost damaged potatoes recover?
- Do lilies need to be protected from frost?
- Can plants come back after a frost?
- How do you revive frost damaged plants?
- How do you protect outdoor plants from freezing?
- Will mums freeze at 32 degrees?
Will perennials survive a freeze?
A: Usually, no.
Assuming you’re growing perennials that are winter-hardy to our area – which it sounds like you did since they survived winter – those are equipped with the genes to tolerate spring frost.
At the worst, a surprise late frost might brown out some of the perennial foliage, but it won’t kill the plant..
Will one night of frost kill my plants?
Light frost typically doesn’t cause major damage, with exception to very tender plants, but hard frost freezes water in plant cells, causing dehydration and damage to cell walls. … As a result of these damaged cell walls, the plant defrosts too quickly, killing leaves and stems.
Will a covered porch protect plants from frost?
A covered porch usually provides protection from light frost, but the garage or sun room is better for freezing temperatures. A couple days in darkness won’t hurt the plant. Or move them out during the day and back in at night, if cold temperatures persist.
At what temperature should I cover my plants?
If temperatures below 32°F (0°C) are predicted, protect your plants! A moderate freeze with temperatures in the 25 to 28°F (-4 to -2°C) range can be widely destructive to vegetation. Frost protection is especially important for tender plants such as geraniums, begonias, impatiens, peppers, and tomatoes.
What perennials should not be cut back in the fall?
Even resistant varieties of bee balm and phlox can become infected in bad weather so cut them all back. Remember to destroy, not compost, diseased stems and leaves. It is important to cut back hostas and remove all their leaves from the ground as soon as the frost takes them.
Can you wash frost off plants?
Do not wash frost off plants the morning after a freeze. This action raises the temperature too quickly and usually damages cell tissue.
Will one freeze kill plants?
Some hardy plants may not be damaged. A “hard frost” or “killing frost” comes when the temperature drops further, below 28 degrees, for a longer time. It will kill the top growth of most perennials and root crops. … Remember to remove the protection in the morning so the plants can get warmth and light from the sun.
How do I protect my plants during a freeze warning?
Cover Plants – Protect plants from all but the hardest freeze (28°F for five hours) by covering them with sheets, towels, blankets, cardboard or a tarp. You can also invert baskets, coolers or any container with a solid bottom over plants. Cover plants before dark to trap warmer air.
Will Frost kill newly planted trees?
While most trees will suffer little damage from a frost, newly planted trees and trees such as citrus (Citrus spp.) or avocados (Persea spp.) that are not hardy below USDA zone 8 are exceptions. Frost damage is most likely to occur on new growth, making young trees especially susceptible.
Should you water plants after a freeze?
Check the water needs of plants after a freeze. Water that is still in the soil may be frozen and unavailable to the roots and plants can dry out. To make sure a plant is getting its needed water, apply water to thaw the soil and the ice.
Does spraying water on plants during a freeze?
When water freezes and turns into ice, it releases latent heat. Then, the ice that builds up on the plant will insulate it from the colder surrounding air temperatures. Because of this, some growers choose to spray their crop with water before the freeze occurs.
Should I remove frost damaged leaves?
The damage occurs when ice crystals form within plant tissue, damaging their cells. Leaves and tender new growth are usually affected first. … It is tempting to remove frost-damaged plant growth immediately, but dead material should be left on the plant until the full extent of the damage is apparent in the spring.
Will frost damaged potatoes recover?
This nutritional boost will help reestablish vigorous growth, and waiting two weeks after the frost allows the plants to recover on their own first. If you fertilize immediately after a frost, potatoes can go into shock and not recover.
Do lilies need to be protected from frost?
Only a few varieties in a garden may show frost damage, Orientals and Asiatic lilies are most resistant, with pure Trumpet lilies being more likely to be damaged, and the OT hybrids (Orienpets) about halfway between but they will generally “grow” out of it as the specimen shown above and not impact future growth of the …
Can plants come back after a frost?
Most plants that look dead after a frost will start to recover as soon as warm weather comes. … The extent of frost damage and possible recovery depends on the type of plant and how much cold they were exposed to. Some plants may just have foliage damage with discolored and burned leaves.
How do you revive frost damaged plants?
But with your help, cold-damaged plants can often recover.Water. After a freeze, check the soil around your plants. … Fertilizer. While you may be tempted to add a little fertilizer to your plants to help speed their recovery hold off. … Pruning. Don’t prune cold-damaged plants right away. … Lawn.
How do you protect outdoor plants from freezing?
Wet soil holds heat better than dry soil, protecting roots and warming air near the soil. Bed sheets, drop cloths, blankets and plastic sheets make suitable covers for vulnerable plants. Use stakes to keep material, especially plastic, from touching foliage. Remove the coverings when temperatures rise the next day.
Will mums freeze at 32 degrees?
Mums do not respond well to frosts and freezes, which may not occur until December or January in warmer areas. Perennial or garden mums usually will weather the storm and leaf back out the following spring, but pot mums are generally finished.


Landscape gardening services in Nottingham & Mansfield deliver all aspects of hard and soft landscaping.
Welcome to Knightingale Landscapes. Our team of garden landscapers are based in Mansfield on the border of Nottinghamshire. We pride ourselves on offering high-quality professional landscape gardening services in garden design, landscaping and maintenance.
Because we are proud of our work and customer service we cater for both domestic and commercial customers.With this in mind we would welcome the opportunity to earn your trust and deliver one of the best landscape gardening services in the local area.
Above all our aim is to construct affordable outdoor spaces using quality materials. We will always try to ensure our work is completed to a high standard, by using our team of dedicated employees-thus giving you peace of mind and satisfaction in a job well done.
Moreover, we understand that everyone is different and may have many ideas about what their garden should look like. We can soon create a garden design by combining listening to you with our years of experience.
Our landscape gardening services undertake both small and large build and design projects.
- Patios & Paving Slabs.
- Composite Decking.
- Walls & Fencing.
- Ponds & Water Features.
- Garden Railway Sleepers.
- Decking & Deck Lighting.
- Resin Drives.
- Block Paving.
- Small Garden Ideas.
- Garden Maintenance.
- Commercial Landscaping.
With this purpose in mind we will do everything we can to meet your expectations, by consolidating landscaping skills with a professional and courteous service.
Because this has always been our philosophy and has led to excellent referrals and resulted in the successful completion of landscaping projects.
As a company, we are all very proud of our work and the opportunities given to us.
Knightingale Landscapes garden design service in Nottingham, Mansfield and surrounding areas, offer a variety of options for you to choose from.
Whether its a Modern Contemporary, Mediterranean, Urban, Wildlife Friendly, Formal or Cottage garden we can plan and design your dream garden.
In conclusion, all the work shown on this website is our own, so please have a look around. You may also like to look at our customer reviews.
- Free Estimates.
- All Construction work guaranteed.
- Fully insured.


W & W Nursery and Landscaping is a wholesale grower of hardy shade and ornamental trees as well as perennials, annuals, shrubbery, and more from our location in Central New York’s rich river loam soil.
W & W Nursery is proud to grow quality material for the public along with retail garden centers, re-wholesalers, landscape contractors, and, for our own landscape design-build crews. Growing our own nursery stock maintains our ability to stay competitive for your projects. W & W Nursery & Landscaping is a New York State licensed nurserymen member of the Cornell Co-operative Extension, the A.N.L.A., and the Rodale Institute.
Our Mission: To maintain a commitment to customer service and provide quality nursery stock at reasonable prices as well as professional landscaping services with innovative ideas and an artistic touch.


The Benefits of Visiting Clark Botanic Gardens
Clark Botanic Gardens is a beautiful, large botanical garden located on Long Island, near Albertson. It offers beautiful flowers and a variety of plants for you to enjoy. There are also several walking paths throughout the garden that take you from the front to the back garden. You can go through the entire park at your own pace and there is enough of a walk to go around too.
There are several types of botanical gardens that one might want to visit, including the Arboretum, Botanical Garden, Self-Guided Tours, or the Botanical Gardens of Albertson. The gardens were originally started by Dr. Harry Clark in Depression-Era. These gardens are still maintained by the same people and use the same plants, grasses, flowers, etc.
This is the largest garden in the whole park. It’s called the Arboretum because it was built out of trees. All of the gardens are designed with the “rule of thirds” in mind. The informal style of architecture in the arboretum reflects this. The formal gardens follow the “rule of frontage,” or the arrangement of the tallest objects in a space along with the tallest plants in the space.
The Arboretum is actually divided into three parts: North, Central, and South. The Arboretum consists of three main areas: The Bush Loop, where you can walk all the way around; The Laurel Ridge, where you can tour old westbury gardens; and The Greenstone, where you can walk or drive around and view the gardens. There are several different types of attractions in this area. The self-guided nature trails allow you to get closer to wild and native plants, and photograph many varieties. The guided tours are available for the entire family.
In addition to these three different gardens, there are many other attractions in the park. There is the Insect Zoo, featuring thousands of winged insect species. There is also the Discovery Center, which provides interactive exhibits on everything from space, to history, to wildlife.
There are also many different gardens for the palette. You can get lost in the botany. The Botanical Gardens feature oaks, maples, elms, and other common bonsai species. The Desert Botanical Garden has sand dunes, and desert plants such as cactus and desert tulips. There are also several gardens that have a focus on organic foods, such as The Organic Garden, or Earth’s Kitchen.
If you don’t want to tour the parks, there is also the option to drive or bike to them. There are several self-guided tours of the gardens. These tours offer a beautiful scenic view of the greenery of the gardens and are available in several different cities including Seattle and Denver. They also offer several different routes, so that you can find the most scenic route.
If you are interested in touring the parks, the easiest way to do so is to take a bus tour. There are buses that offer self-guided tours of the gardens. These tours are often given on weekdays from early May through late September. The cost of the tour is generally included in the rate you pay for your regular ticket. There are also shuttle services that will transport visitors to the gardens on their own.
You can also look online for information about the gardens. There are several blogs and Facebook pages devoted to informing visitors of what they are doing at the gardens. You can also join a waiting list to get into the gardens. If you need an appointment, there is usually a line of people waiting to be let in.
The Botanical Gardens of Seattle are not the only ones in the United States. In Chicago, you can visit the Shedd Aquarium and Botanical Gardens. In San Francisco, you can visit the San Francisco Botanical Garden. There are also Botanical Gardens in Costa Rica, Mexico, in New Zealand, and in several cities throughout England. There are gardens in Canada, too, such as in British Columbia and Ontario. No matter where you go in the United States, you will surely find beautiful botanical gardens.
If you are interested in gardening, then a trip to the botanical gardens is a must. Not only will you find many beautiful flowers and plants, but you will also see a great deal of wildlife and other types of natural wildlife. This is what the United States is all about, a combination of beautiful landforms and animals that are here to help us.
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901 Stewart Ave #255 Garden City, NY 11530
Head east on I U Willets Rd toward Campbell Pkwy
Turn right onto the Northern State Parkway ramp to Hauppauge
Continue on Northern State Pkwy. Take Meadowbrook State Pkwy S to Merchants Concourse in East Garden City. Take exit M3 W from Meadowbrook State Pkwy S
Merge onto Northern State Pkwy
Use the right 2 lanes to take exit 31A for Meadowbrook State Pkwy toward Jones Beach
Continue onto Meadowbrook State Pkwy S
Take exit M3 W toward Merchants Concourse
Keep right at the fork and merge onto Merchants Concourse
Take Stewart Ave to your destination
Merge onto Merchants Concourse
Turn right onto Stewart Ave


Patio Bliss | 100 Reveal
This patio has to be one of the most beautiful outdoor patios that Southern Care design has designed. This project was started in the midst of spring and was just in time for summer BBQs. We utilized a beautiful blue color for this project The color blue and accenting it with gray can come off as cold so bringing in your gold medals as a accent colors will bring back the warmth.
Our clients came to us because they were looking to make the exterior patio just as beautiful as the inside of the home.
By incorporating beautiful greenery and flowers it was a must have to give more color and detail to the space.


An effective way to grow a lot of food in a limited space is a 'square foot' garden. This unique growing method allows you to grow 16 different crops in an area that's just 1.2m x 1.2m.
Apart from saving space, there are other advantages too. Square foot gardens require minimal maintenance – because the crops are growing quite intensively in a small area, there tends to be less weeds, and when weeds do appear they are easy to remove. There is no need for digging, and crops are easy to reach, without walking on the soil, for tending and harvesting. This means the soil never becomes compacted.
To create a square foot garden, you'll need a raised bed that measures 1.2m x 1.2m. If you have good woodworking skills, you can build this yourself from scratch – or you can buy easy-to-assemble kits.
Place the raised bed directly onto grass or weeded soil in an open, sunny spot in the garden, and fill with compost. The recommended mix in traditional square foot gardens is a third standard compost, a third peat and a third vermiculite.


Whether you have a new yard to landscape, commercial property to enhance, or just want to revamp an outdated or overgrown yard, let us be your choice for Michigan landscaping! Green-Up invites you to experience the creative and professional difference we can provide to your space by designing a custom landscape plan for you. Award-winning design, quality service, and competitive pricing makes us the superior option for all of your Michigan landscaping services.
With years of experience in architectural design and landscape installation, our staff can create a unique and customized landscape plan just for you. Add color and visual appeal to your home by installing top of the line annuals and perennials combined with one of our many choices of decorative stone or premium mulches. With our help, we can ensure your Michigan landscaping will enhance your property and add comfort to your home
Looking for a little help? We’ve got you covered! Green-Up offers a variety of products and services to help customize your outdoor living space. If you have been dreaming of adding a pergola, fire pit, waterfall, outdoor living space or kitchen, your Michigan Landscaping project can become a reality. If you are looking for materials to finish a project yourself, take a look at our Garden Center. We are sure to have what you need to complete your ideal DIY Michigan landscaping project.
Bill worked very hard to design a space that was both functional and inviting. We can’t believe how much we love entertaining now. Thanks Green-Up!
- Bob & Shelly Ellis (Howell)
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- Dan & Carole Senik (Howell)
We want to say thank you to a professional, hard working group of people. Our landscaping is flourishing and we enjoy the artful presentation. I will pass on recommendations to all I can. Our thanks!
- George & Mary Eros (Howell)
Green-Up was such a joy to work with! We could not be happier with our patio and would certainly recommend the team at Green-Up to anyone who asked. Thanks guys!
- Joel and Andrea Lynch (Howell)
We recently built a custom home in Brighton and thanks to the designers at Green-Up we feel as though we are permanently on vacation. From the gorgeous stone walls and the outdoor fireplace that is perfectly lit to the beautiful selection of plant material that blooms all year, we couldn't be more pleased.
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Pond Dyes are no longer perceived as singularly decorative or unimportant to maintaining a healthy pond. Adding pond dye to your pond maintenance regimen is a great way to keep your pond looking great all year long. Pond dye will shade your pond the unique color of your choosing, whether it is a deep blue tint or a natural mirror like reflective surface.
The most popular reason to add dye to your pond is to enhance the natural color and beauty of your landscape. Because different dyes protect and shade the pond the same way, color choice is a matter of personal preference, but different shades are better suited to different situations. When selecting one, first consider your environment and what looks natural in your surroundings. Then choose a color:
Although adding dye to your pond does enhance its visual appeal, it also benefits your pond by protecting fish against predators. Predators flying above the pond or lurking along side of the pond will not be able to see them easily, giving the fish time to dive out of harms way. Using a pond dye will also help keep the water cooler and allow the fish to breathe easier all summer.
Applying Pond Dye
Adding dye to your pond or lake is easy. Simply pour the concentrated pond dye into the water in several spots along the pond’s edge, or toss the easy-to-use water-soluble pond dye packets in the water. Do this every four to six weeks, or as needed depending on rainfall and evaporation.
Pond Logic® Pond Dye dosing is based on an average depth of 4-6′ deep. If you are unsure of the depth of the pond grab your boat and a weighted string. Test different areas to get the average depth and follow the dosage rate. Shortly after application you can see the color spread throughout the water column.
Safe for Swimming
Be sure to wear gloves and work clothes when adding dye to your pond. Once mixed with the water in your pond, pond dye is completely safe for agriculture and irrigation purposes. If you are worried about the dye coloring your skin when you swim, don’t. After 24 hours of being applied to the pond, the dye will not stain. It’s safe for use in swimming ponds, as well as watering horses, livestock, birds, pets, fish and wildlife.
Pond dye is just one step in managing a balanced ecosystem in your pond. Be Proactive with pond management through the use of aeration and natural bacteria treatments. For more information on proactive pond management view Ponds 101 – The Airmax® EcoSystem™.


Recently, I had the joy of capturing an outdoor project I decorated through my Votre Chambre design service. This busy family of four lives a very social life and wanted to use their large backyard to fit their needs. They called on a professional landscaper to design and create an outdoor kitchen, fire pit, pavilion, hardscape, landscaping, and outdoor lighting. Once the hardscape and landscape were complete it was time to design and furnish this multi layered area.
Dilemma: How to create multi sitting areas while maximizing the seating and making it feel warm, inviting, and comfortable.
Solution: Since my client wanted an overall comfortable and stylish look I designed a lounge sitting area under the pavilion to seat 6-7 people. In order to accomplish that I used an L-shape sectional with a matching chair and ottoman complimented by a swing chair for an accent. The base was a white outdoor fabric accented by bold colored pillows filled with detailed patterns.
This family loves to entertain intimate dinner parties as well as large gatherings. In order to create a space great for everyday use and large dinner parties I furnished the space near the outdoor kitchen with a bar height bistro table with a stone top and 4 contrasting wicker stools for everyday dining. For a more formal setting I selected a durable rectangular wood-like farm table made of environmentally-friendly Resysta® contrasted by wicker dining chairs.
The color palette was inspired by the bold colors from the pavilion area and colors from the interior of my client's home, also designed by me. Design Tip: Be sure to carry the same style and some colors from the interior of your home. This will help create a smooth transition from the inside to the outside of your home.
With a mood board for inspiration, a complete shopping list for convenience, and a floor plan drawn to scale my client was equip to shop and arrange the furnishings with ease due to the Votre Chambre by Georgette Marise package. So are you ready to start your design project? Let me do the hard part of producing a personalized space for you that is stylish and functional. Click here to get started!
Here's to the final days of summer!


Green walls, also known as living walls, are covered in vegetation, and they can be either indoor or outdoor walls and are often used to improve air quality, provide insulation, and reduce noise. Artificial green walls are similar to living walls, but instead of using natural plants, they use artificial plants.
Artificial green walls are a great option if you're looking for a way to add some greenery to your home or office space without having to tend to them daily. Here are some reasons why you should consider buying an artificial green wall:
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Gillian Morgan of Sustain, discusses the value of food growing in parks ahead of their new joint publication with Shared Assets.
Mention food growing in parks and the image of the dig for victory campaign with public parks being transformed into allotments springs to mind.
Community food growing, in local through to metropolitan parks, is ticking a number of councils’ priority boxes. Whilst this is often being delivered with minimal council involvement, great benefits can be achieved with cross departmental cooperation. Key messages to managing parks for the common good are:
• Parks are a common good and like all council assets should be actively managed to address local priorities and valued for their contribution eg to public health;
• Parks are a community resource, where food growing projects can engage citizens in their local environment;
• Parks are accessible to all and can be non-threatening environments to promote messages about health, food and diet;
• Community food growing projects contribute to visitor experience and bring to parks: horticultural interest, a diversity of recreational facilities, additional resources;
• A strategic approach to park management will ensure food growing projects contribute to the overall management plan, that managers build trust with park users and there is clarity of expectations on both sides and
• There is no single model for a community food growing space in a park; it will depend on the type of park and its catchment.
It feels the time is right for councils to use their public assets to meet a wider agenda about where food comes from. Public parks are valued not just for their horticultural and amenity value, but as multi purpose public assets that can enable local authorities to meet their objectives around economic resilience, social wellbeing and environmental sustainability.
The messages and conversations this can create are critical to not only people’s personal diet, but to understand and support farmers managing the rural landscape productively. Community food growing in parks makes the food message accessible. What’s more, it builds community engagement with their local environment where they can be park managers’ best allies.
Recent research by Fields in Trust found that few public services have such a wide-ranging, positive impact on local communities as parks and green spaces. Despite this, parks tend to be valued according to their maintenance costs rather than their true dividend to local communities.
Indeed, community food growing initiatives in parks can provide cost-effective opportunities for local authorities to work together with local communities to increase the social, economic, environmental, recreational and horticultural value of parks. Food growing provides spaces for social interaction, exercise, education in good nutrition and healthy eating, leading to improvements in residents’ physical and mental wellbeing and personal resilience . It provides opportunities where people can develop new skills and can be used as a pathway to help people get active or take up employment. Areas dedicated
for food growing bring new uses and users to previously derelict or neglected areas.
But, food growing in parks is not a one size fits all solution. There are many different ways of setting up and running including traditional council led approaches, as well as partnerships or in some cases community leadership.
Councils in the lead
A council run project is clearly the most intensive. These projects fit a service model, where volunteer sessions are run as a class dependent on the capacity of the staff leader and the abilities of the service users. Participants are referred to as service users; some may be walk-up volunteers, many will have been referred from social or health services. This is an option for large multifunctional parks where there is limited local “ownership”.
Duthie Park is a fine example of a late Victorian public park in Aberdeen city centre. It has benefitted from major investment by the Heritage Lottery Fund who wanted to see volunteer involvement. The Duthie Park Ranger Service organises the Park Force Volunteers who are likely to have been referred by local health services. The garden is highly visible, open access, decorative as well as productive, reflecting the high standard of the park. With herbs, fruit, vegetable plots and an area to demonstrate farming to school children, the Rangers are responsible for programming school visits, care of the volunteers as well as the garden.
In the facilitating model the council works in partnership with a third sector partner with a degree of formality relating to tenure, responsibilities, or programming. These projects are more appropriate for an established organisation or social enterprise, who require a firmer commitment than a local residents group, especially if they are taking on responsibility for a secure site such as a disused nursery.
A partnership run growing space in Albert Park in Middlesbrough has brought into use the former council plant nursery. The food growing project improves the physical and mental health of new and emerging communities through community based activities, which has resulted in public health funding. Middlesbrough Environment City (MEC) have an informal agreement with the council and support fundraising as well as provide training for the growers. Partner organisation, Investing in People and Culture (IPC), employ a part time staff member to manage the site and many of the users are refugees, who live nearby. and who benefit from the social contact, free healthy food and social interaction.
Communities in control
The third model is where the community take the lead, often approaching the council to request use of an area. A surprising number of councils have no formal agreements with food growing groups. These councils welcome residents’ involvement in the care of the park. This is particularly true for small local parks. Groups may receive advice from the council about health and safety procedures, insurance, and safeguarding measures.
The food growing space in Scotch Quarry Park in Lancaster was created from open grass parkland. A management plan originally agreed by Transition City Lancaster and the City Council is being implemented by local residents through a new trust. There is no formal lease. Any changes to the management plan are discussed with the designated council officer and then incorporated into the management plan via the Council’s legal team. The area is fully open to the public. Residents walk through the area and sit and enjoy the gardens now it is more interesting. Public benefits are improved park maintenance; improved perception of safety, increased amenity and biodiversity. The garden also raises the profile of food and gardening.
So, we want to dispel the dig for victory image; this is more about winning the battle for healthier urban citizens. Food growing in parks should be for the benefit of the local community, not for specific individuals. As Brighton and Hove Food Partnership say, “Community gardens are not about creating allotments in public spaces – they are about bringing people together and providing opportunities for learning and trying new things.”
• Food growing in Parks: A guide for councils was published by Sustain and Shared Assets and released as part of their presentation at the APSE Refuse, Recycling, Street Scene, Grounds and Parks Seminar on 19 October. The publication is available to download from the Sustain website.


As the seasons changed from winter to summer overnight, so changed Calgary’s vegetation from dormant to vibrant. I’ve always enjoyed visiting gardens in some of the other cities I’ve lived in: Montreal’s Botanical Gardens, Edmonton’s Muttart Conservatory, and Vancouver’s Van Dusen Gardens. And so I went forth to discover some of Calgary’s gardens accessible to the public.
The first public garden that I visited in Calgary last fall was the Reader Rock Garden. I happened upon it serendipitously, as I like to do, and locked my bike to take a closer look. I was amazed by what Parks Superintendent William Reader had done on this hill at the beginning of the last century. Of English origin, he believed that Calgary’s cold climate didn’t have to limit the types of plants that could grow here and worked to emulate some of the gardens found across the pond. Therefore he first planted tall evergreens around his property to protect the gardens. Then he fashioned the hill on which his house stood into steps dispersed with rock and waterfalls. He then crossed different varieties of flowers and plants to see which could survive the harsh Alberta climate. Photo Credit
Without much research, I later stumbled upon Calgary’s Devonian Gardens because they’re centrally located in Scotia Place. It’s a great escape from the nightmare mall shopping can be. These Devonian Garden’s, meaning it primarily is filled with plants that existed in the Devonian period (408 million years ago), have recently been modernized. The face life includes beautiful ponds complete with fountains and coi fish, plentiful seating, natural lighting (despite what the photos suggest), traditional west coast masks, a playground, and even educational programs.
Though the Devonian Garden is a great source of chlorophyl in the winter months, I was craving the great outdoors and I recalled seeing a lovely kept garden in Inglewood. The Deane House, Fort Calgary’s restaurant, is a historical site along 9th avenue. And, although the garden is small, it is a perfect example of a manicured green space for the public to enjoy and to give ideas to Calgary’s citizens as to what actually can grow here.
From The Deane House I pedalled forth to Peter Lougheed House where “the gardens have long been a sanctuary of peace” in the middle of Calgary’s busy downtown core. It is bigger than the Deane House’s landscape but has the same pretentious sophistication only the beginning of the last century can get away with. When I showed a friend these photographs she thought at first that they were taken somewhere in Europe which proves that there is certainly some architecture Calgary can be boastful of. What is unique about this garden is that it is terraced and therefore has plenty of lawn space perfect for picnicking while providing shelter and an intimate ambiance. On a random ride home up 10th street NW I rode past Riley Park and noticed the Senator Patrick Burns Memorial Rock Garden. This garden is attached to a great family park complete with a wading pool and cricket pitches. The Senator was locally revered as he was a long time Calgary rancher and one of the four founders of the Calgary Stampede. The flagstones used in the garden are from the remains of his mansion!
Somehow, when I was researching parks and gardens in Calgary, “Ralph Klein Park” kept coming up. Someone even told me that the location was so beautiful that their friends tried to book their wedding there. I had to go discover this new park for myself, even though its name was a deterrent at first. Unfortunately, I couldn’t get there on my bicycle. In fact, even in a vehicle it was difficult to access because it was in the middle of an industrial park. When I got there I was expecting manicured gardens and impressive shrubbery which is why you can’t make assumptions about things you don’t know anything about. The “park” consisted of two modern buildings surrounded by natural wetlands. I strolled around and came across a geo cache, one of many I later found out, some signage on the surrounding wetlands, a young apple orchard, some picnic tables and an incredible waterfall, which was by far this park’s redeeming feature.


Editor's Note: This Pioneers biographical profile is being posted in honor of C. Glenn Allen's passing.
Chester Glenn Allen was a leader in the profession of landscape architecture, both in practice as one of the original principals of Hargreaves Associates and as a tenured Professor at Louisiana State University.
Glenn AllenAllen was born in Memphis, Tennessee, where his father was a leading urological surgeon. He received his undergraduate degree in Landscape Architecture from the University of Virginia in 1973 and was a 1977 graduate of the Louisiana State University M.L.A. program. His first job was with Myrick Newman Dahlberg in Dallas, Texas, after which he worked for The SWA Group in Sausalito, California. While there, he worked with George Hargreaves on the design of Harlequin Plaza, a seminal example of postmodern landscape design. Allen partnered with Hargreaves in the 1983 founding of the landscape architecture firm Hargreaves Allen Sinkosky & Loomis in San Francisco, California. The firm was incorporated as Hargreaves Associates soon thereafter. One of the firm's first projects, on which Allen had an integral role, was the design of Fiddler’s Green Amphitheater, an early earthwork project that helped to establish the firm's national notoriety.
As Hargreaves Associates grew in size and prominence, Allen helped establish additional offices in Cambridge, Massachusetts; New York City and London, where he was Principal-in-Charge. In 2009, he moved from London to Baton Rouge, Louisiana, to take on a tenured position as the head of graduate studies at the Robert Reich School of Landscape Architecture at Louisiana State University where he taught design studios and seminars and held the Marie M. Bickham Chair from 2009 to 2010.
While a Principal with Hargreaves Associates, Allen was a significant contributor to award-winning projects including the William J. Clinton Presidential Center in Little Rock, Arkansas; Shaw Center for the Arts in Baton Rouge, Louisiana; Villa Zapu in Napa, California; Candlestick Point in San Francisco, California; the Cincinnati Art Museum and the 21st Century Waterfront Park in Chattanooga, Tennessee. In addition to these projects, he was principal for the Louisville Waterfront Park Phase III and the University of Cincinnati UC/21 Master Plans and for such international projects as the London 2012 Olympics in the United Kingdom, the Sydney 2000 Olympics in Australia, and Parque do Tejo e Trancão in Lisbon, Portugal. The Northern Water Feature for the Sydney Olympics, an iconic feature for the Games was not only visually striking with its large scale arcing jets, but was also a major component of the 'Green Games.' The design utilized bio-engineered wetlands to treat and re-use stormwater for the entire site.
Allen served as a visiting juror at many universities and lectured extensively worldwide. He received dozens of honors, including awards of excellence from the American Society of Landscape Architects and the American Institute of Architects. He was a Fellow in the Institute for Urban Design in New York and was a member of the Peer Review Committee of the General Services Administration.
Allen passed away on July 30, 2011 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. A memorial scholarship has been established in his name through the Louisiana State University College of Art and Design and the LSU Foundation.
Photos courtesy of Hargreaves Associates


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Green roofs are being built in large cities to provide stormwater management, reduce the urban heat island effect, and improve air quality—but are they effective? John Buck, an innovative soil scientist based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, has been trying to quantitatively answer this question in many different cities using soil monitoring equipment in order to determine the efficacy and best types of green infrastructure for managing stormwater.
Why green roofs?
In older cities, stormwater runoff is typically combined with sewage flows, and these combined waters are treated at a sewage treatment plant during dry weather and light rain events. Unfortunately, during more substantial storms (sometimes just a few mm of rain) the combined flows exceed the ability of the sewage treatment plant, and are discharged without treatment to surface waters as “combined sewage overflows” (CSOs). One of the ways to mitigate CSOs is to capture and store stormwater to keep it out of the combined sewer.
A green roof is essentially a garden on a roof, but rather than growing plants in soil, installers use a synthetic substrate made of expanded shale, expanded clay, crushed brick, or other highly porous, lightweight material with high infiltration rates. During a storm event, water will soak into the air-filled pore space in the substrate, which acts like a sponge to soak up the rain. Excess water will flow into a subsurface drainage layer and will leave the roof garden via existing roof drains. Because a substantial fraction of the stormwater is stored in the substrate, it can later dissipate through evapotranspiration instead of contributing to stormwater volume and CSOs.
Designers and regulators want to know how well green roofs work and if they are being over-engineered. They want answers to questions such as: “What sort of substrate should I be using? What type of plants can survive green roof conditions? Will I need to irrigate the green roof when there are no storms to water the plants?” and, “Will the green roof work as well during a one-inch storm that occurs over a half hour versus a five-inch storm that occurs over five days?”
Buck is using soil lysimeters and modified tipping bucket rain gauges to measure the quantity, intensity, and quality of water coming into and going out of the green roofs. He also tracks weather parameters and calculates daily evapotranspiration of landscapes. Using METER soil sensors, he measures electrical conductivity (dissolved salts), volumetric water content, and temperature. He has installed METER data loggers that send data to the web via GSM cellular connection, allowing stakeholders access to the data in real-time. This data telemetry provides additional data security, immediately updated results, instant feedback of system problems, and an easy way to share data with others.
What has been learned?
Buck discovered that green roofs have much more capacity than people ever imagined. At The Penfield Apartments in St. Paul, Minnesota, the green roof retained enough water to reduce runoff to about half of a conventional roof, and the peak intensity of the runoff was about one-quarter of what it would have been without the green roof. At Phipps Conservatory in Pittsburgh, there was an 87% annualized runoff reduction and almost no runoff from typical summer rain events. Buck comments, “Interestingly, on the Penfield project, we expected better hydrologic performance where soils were thicker, but there was no difference, or results were slightly the reverse of expectations. That reversal was likely due to the confounding influence of irrigation, which was probably non-uniform and not metered or measured by the rain gauge.”
New challenges for green roofs
Green roof results are promising, but they present a new challenge: making sure the plants have enough water. The crux of the challenge is that the lightweight, expanded shale/clay substrate material, the standard in green roof design, does a good job of soaking up the water, but has some peculiar properties that are unlike typical soils. Specifically, the expanded shale and expanded clay media tend to be dominated by sand and fine gravel-sized particles that provide a high proportion of macropores, but the interior porosity of the large particles is dominated with micropores. That pore size distribution leads researchers to two important questions— How much water will be readily available for plant growth? And, will the unsaturated hydraulic conductivity be adequate to avoid starving the roots under high-evaporative demand by allowing water to flow to roots from the bulk soil? These are critical questions as green roof technologies continue to evolve.
Measurements required for green roof validation
Still, Buck has learned a great deal from his work. Considering the wild spatial distribution of summer storms, quantitative green roof performance studies require that rainfall be measured locally. Monitoring of soil moisture content measurements in concert with rainfall and soil lysimeter measurements of drainage, reveal the degree of total and capillary saturation, drainage rate, and porosity available for storage. METER soil water potential sensors, placed within the capillary fringe of water ponded over subsurface drainage layers, can provide useful insights regarding the dryness of the drainage layer and overlying soil, as well as the available storage of stormwater within the drainage layer.
Direct measurement of soil drainage using lysimeters is a key supplemental measurement on green roof performance quantification projects because there is an unmeasured component of water storage where drought-resistant alpine succulents (typically Sedum species) are used on green roofs. The Sedum plants can absorb up to 10 mm of rainfall equivalent in their plant tissues.
Other projects and future plans
At ground level, Buck is quantifying the performance of intensive stormwater infiltration areas known as rain gardens, bioretention areas, or more generically, infiltration-based stormwater best management practices (Infiltration-based BMPs). When monitoring infiltration-based stormwater BMPs, Buck has used similar tools to those used on green roofs, but has added water-level sensors and piezometers. Buck has found that ancillary measurements of electrical conductivity, often available on water content sensors, along with surface and pore water sampling, can be used to document transformations taking place in infiltration systems. These measurements now combine to show that green roofs and infiltration-based BMPs are indeed making a difference to urban environments and contributions to CSOs. The challenge now is how to implement this technology more widely. But, with the validation now in hand, that job should be quite a bit easier.


Finally, one of the early features of the garden vision is now coming to past, after 18 years!
A new hiking path, located right below the top parking lot at the garden, has been a dream since God first gave us the property, on IH-10 in 2005. At the time, God showed the layout of the entire site. The Holy Spirit revealed the exact location of the 300′ long cross-shaped garden, “The Empty Cross” sculpture, the massive, “Lion Of Judah” Ten Commandments Monument and a shaded, 1/4-mile long walking trail, right below the top of the 1,930 ft. hill top.
This great new trail is being donated to TCKF by the L.F. and Carla Perry Foundation of Olney, TX, for the enjoyment of garden visitors. Jenschke Construction of Kerrville, who has done most of the heavy construction at the garden, is currently building this new walking trail. Safe access on the steep hillside requires concrete walks and stairs to reach the level, crushed granite, walking path which is halfway of the mountainside.
There are five access points to the new hiking trail. A magnificent set of concrete stairs will connect the top parking lot to the path and then to the parking lot below. The crushed granite path basically runs level, from east to west. It goes from the lion monument in the east, to the northwest side of the garden.
We believe this new walking path with draw thousands of exercise and hiking enthusiasts to the garden. They will enjoy a safe, scenic and shaded place to walk or run, all year. Like the entire 24.5 acre-spiritual park, this new “Perry Path” is absolutely free to the public, thanks to Christians, Mrs. Carla Perry and her family. The final name of the new trail has not yet been decided, but Perry will be in the name!
The entire walking path has been surfaced with crushed granite and two sets of concrete steps have been poured.


Monday, May 25, 2009
ANOTHER GARDEN VIEW....AND MORE TO COME
I'm still not up to speed on all the technicalities of blogging.. I have yet to take the time to figure out how to add more than one picture to a daily segment...I know it's possible but just not there yet...duh!
I'm posting another view of some of our front gardens and will continue through the spring and summer to post as things grow up. I can't wait to show you all the tall grasses when they get to their proper height....stunning accents to any garden and easy, easy to grow.
In the back, I'm FINALLY getting my arbor that I've wanted in the back corner garden this year...yeah! It will be another little 'zen' area for me to sit and have my morning coffee...can't wait. My husband promised he'd get it built within the next month to month and a half. Each year he says he will build it and then something happens and it hasn't as yet been accomplished....they add such an awesome feature to one's yard and gardens.


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- Bishop Lucey Park Redevelopment, Cork, Ireland.
- Our entry proposal in open competion.
- About the competitionn: In 2020 Cork City County Council organized an architectural competition seeking proposal to improve functionality and usability of one of the main ‘soft space’ in the inner city - Bishop Lucey Park. The 150x50-metre park is located between South Main Street and the Grand Parade in the medieval quarter of Cork City and includes a partial exhibition of the medieval Cork City Wall. Cork City Centre (the city centre island) is characterised by a dense network of urban blocks, streets, spaces, laneways and quays that vary greatly in both form and function. Within this urban structure, there is a very limited number of functioning parks and “soft spaces" and functionality of existing public spaces has continuously been recognised as a very important element of the Cork City development strategy. Concept description summary: It is not surprising that often the most valuable city urban blocks are allocated for public parks. After all, urban parks fill the vital gap between living in a man-made, concrete environment and nature. These green spaces become community focal points, a destination, meeting spaces, which bound and give local communities that extra strength. We all strive to be closer to nature and other people, and that is what urban parks offer us - a green heart of the city, a community space to interact and flourish. The main aim is to increase the number of park users through maximising the usable areas, the attractiveness of the spaces and smooth urban connections. The existing major south-east connectivity along Church Lane is maintained, however, the overall new path layout is designed to encourage the passing people to detour, to slow down or to pause for a minute. . The proposed concept includes installation of a circular gazebo-like pavilion above the unearthed part of the medieval wall to create an essential guiding landmark. The 'Black Knight' canopy has been inspired by typical circular temples / commemorative structures forms and the proposed weathered steel cladding is reminiscent of medieval knight armour. The pavilion canopy will provide a shelter for the wall remains and the visitors. The surrounding terrain has been gently dished towards the pavilion to create an amphitheatre-like-shape topography.


TL; DR: Small scale ecological engineering projects that are designed specifically to the local conditions have the most benefit for both humans and the environment. They consider the physical and cultural requirements of the site. Sir David Attenborough is awesome.
Engineering design is typically based on two questions: What is already here? And, what is possible for us to do here? The solution is typically the simplest and cheapest way to answer these two questions. “Ecological engineering is the design of sustainable ecosystems that integrate human society with its natural environment for the benefit of both” (have a read of this for a brief eco-eng history). So, an ecological engineering approach considers 3 questions:
- What is here?
- What does nature permit us to do here?
- What will nature help us to do here? (Berry, 1987)
The first two are very similar in each case though it is clear that the intentions are different. Ecological engineers have the explicit belief that humans are not separate from the environment. Check out this link for more info and examples.
The diversity and complexity of life on Earth is amazing. If you’ve ever watched a Sir David Attenborough documentary and not been at least a little awed or impressed by nature, well, maybe you’re just a product of our disconnected society. If you are an avid Atten-bro fan – like a normal person – you will have been excited by life’s diversity and complexity, and know that ecosystems change wildly with from location to location. This is the cornerstone of Design for Site-Specific Context.
“…Every system and location is different.” (Bergen et al., 2001)
This principle is critical in ensuring sustainable, intelligent design that benefits both humans and the natural environment, together.
It’s important to consider both the physical and cultural contexts for site-specific design. The physical context refers to all the physical factors that define a location, as well as the physical impact a design will have – from sourcing materials to construction, use, and end-of-life – on a local, regional and global scale. The cultural context includes stakeholder values and objectives for that location. The design must be physically appropriate, as well as be appealing to the community and other stakeholders.
The high spatial variability of ecosystems means that designs have to be small scale to be site-specific. If we design a regional solution to a regional problem, variability of the environment within that region may cause inefficiencies, or even damages to local ecosystems that are incompatible with the design. Basically, blanket solutions don’t really work: we need to apply specific knowledge of an ecosystem to design a solution for that ecosystem only.
Ecosystems are designed to work. Nature works. The more we want to deviate from the natural conditions, the more energy we need to input into the system. Air-conditioning is a good example. Many people turn on the AC to avoid the heat on forty degree days. This requires adding energy to the system in the form of electricity. The great thing about site-specific design is that solutions are tailored to each location. This means they use the existing natural processes to just work, requiring minimum energy input from humans. For example, using inspired HVAC solutions and trees to minimise heat in urban areas and reduce the need for aircon. How cool is that? 😉
“Standardised designs imposed on a landscape without consideration for the ecology of a place will take more energy to sustain.” (Bergen et al., 2001)
Nature is connected, not to the mafia, but interconnected to itself (Todd and Todd, 1994). Much like the number of neurons in a brain, ecosystems are stronger for the more connections it has between trophic levels – the more biodiverse it is. Any design we implement will have an effect on these connections, so it is important to consider our design’s upstream and downstream effects. Upstream considerations include materials required for construction and maintenance – what they are, where they came from, etc. The downstream refer more to how the local ecosystem, region, etc will be impacted – eg pollution, invasive species, physical alterations to landscape, etc. A good design succeeds, not by impeding natural processes or ecosystems but, based on the extent to which it allows nature to do its thang. To do this, we need a great deal of site-specific ecological and other knowledge.
Often the knowledge required for meaningful site-specific design is already held by the community. Workshops and consultations promote the sharing of information, as well as community engagement and, eventually, buy-in.
If the community rejects a project, it is destined to fail. Stakeholder buy-in is essential to the success of any design and site-specific designs provide opportunities for maximum community engagement. Do yourself a favour and watch Salmon Fishing in the Yemen (if you haven’t already). It’s an entertaining example of how a community rejects an exciting project because they’re not engaged by the developers from the concept stage. By allowing a community to actively shape the design based on their needs, values, and objectives, we promote a unique community identity for each site, as well as a sense of connectivity between community and environment.
This is all good in theory, but people don’t always see eye to eye. It’s a good idea to monitor group dynamics to mediate and diffuse conflicts and make positive progress. People need to feel like their voice is being heard. Mechanisms like consensus (instead of majority) are good ways of decision-making to ensure individuals are, and feel, valued. This is possible with small scale projects!
If you take anything away from this, I’d hope it’s that localised ecological engineering design solutions are far better than standardised solutions imposed on a landscape. The project should include the community in the conversation from the very beginning, with the aim of integrating human society with the natural environment.
Bergen, S. D., Bolton, S. M., & L. Fridley, J. (2001). Design principles for ecological engineering. Ecological Engineering, 18(2), 201-210. doi:http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/S0925-8574(01)00078-7
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Todd, N.J., Todd, J., 1994. From Eco-Cities to Living Machines: Principles of ecological design. North Atlantic Books, Berkely, CA.


9 Festive Backyard Lighting Ideas for All-Night Parties
Fairy or cafe lights, often known as string lights, can be hung throughout your outdoor space.
Mason Jar Lanterns: Use battery-operated LED lights or candles. They look rustic and attractive when hung from trees or placed on tables.
Colorful paper lanterns can be hung from tree branches or wires for a festive look. They match your theme with different shapes and sizes.
Tiki Torches: Citronella-scented tiki torches add tropical flair and repel mosquitoes. They should surround your backyard.
Luminaries: Line paths and garden beds with paper bags filled with sand and LED tea lights. For extra flair
Globe string lights are classic and suitable for many events. Cluster them or hang them around your patio or pergola.
Solar-powered path lights are attractive and functional. They illuminate paths and flower beds and beautify your outdoor space.
A fire pit or fire bowl provides warmth and a captivating focal point. Seating around it promotes conversation and relaxation.
Projection Lights: Project patterns, colors, or seasonal images onto your house or a blank wall. This makes outdoor lighting unique and lively.
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Planting in Zone 1 can be quite challenging. Plants able to withstand the tundra are rare. Native plants have already adapted to the area, so it makes sense that they’re a natural, excellent choice.
Most native plants can be grown across the zone, regardless of altitude, as long as growing conditions are similar. The short growing season limits vegetable and flowering annuals, but you can extend the growing season by starting plants indoors.
Plant hardiness Zone 5 includes the southern coastal region of Alaska, the North Central United States and portions of New England. With minimum average temperatures between -20 and -10 degrees F, this zone experiences a moderately cold winter.
Plants That Are Suitable for Zones 2 and 3
Bog rosemary (Andromeda polifolia) is a mounding groundcover that reveals narrow, bluish-green leaves and clusters of small, white or pink, bell-shaped blooms.
Iceland poppy (Papaver nudicaule) displays masses of blooms in shades of orange, yellow, rose, salmon, white, pink, cream and yellow. Each bloom appears atop a graceful, leafless stem. Iceland poppy is one of the most colorful zone 2 plants.
Siberian bugloss (Brunnera macrophylla) is a low-growing plant that produces deep green, heart-shaped leaves and small, eye-catching blooms of intense blue.


Would like advice about your garden? I am happy to visit the site, have a good look around and give you design or horticultural guidance on all aspects of your garden. You can take notes whilst I am on site or I can write up notes and provide you with an action plan so that you know where to start. If you don't want to do it yourself, I am happy to undertake the work for you. Guidance is available regarding soil and site conditions, seasonal tasks such as pruning, renovating borders, lawn care, choice of trees or construction materials. I can also recommend specialists to you when required.
This approach works particularly well for mature gardens that have become tired overgrown. These gardens do not necessarily require a complete re-design but do need a thoughtful approach.
I begin with a thorough site analysis to get to know the garden and a discussion with you to understand your requirements. For large sites I split the garden down into zones and develop a renovation schedule. The package can include phasing plans, maintenance and renovation schedules, horticultural advice.
Designing the planting scheme for a garden takes time. I analyse the soil and site conditions to ensure that plants suitable for the location are used. Then the creative bit - working out how best to combine plants to provide the look you want - perhaps focussing on your favourite season or a particular style - lush and glamorous or pared down and restrained? For a brand new garden or when creating a completely new border it works best to draw up a detailed planting plan and a list of plants. This enables the cost to be calculated accurately before implementation.
When working with established gardens a less formal approach works well, taking into consideration what is already onsite, we can move things around, remove things that don't work and then put in new plants to enhance the scheme. I can provide you with sketches, notes or a shopping list. I am happy to accompany you on visits to nurseries to choose plants and discuss ideas.
For larger sites, and especially for historic or listed properties, a masterplan is developed. We begin with the development of a clear brief, thorough site survey, site analysis and research into the history of the site.
The masterplan is then developed in stages starting with an assessment of conservation, restoration and development potential. This enables a plan to be developed thoughtfully, taking care to respect the historic fabric of the site.
Once a framework has been established we can begin to develop design concepts, renovation plans, habitat management plans and phasing plans. As the design evolves we produce detailed proposals and help to source specialists.


Tips For Decorating Your Home Garden
Garden or yard can be the best place to relax in your house. After decorating your interior, do not forget to decorate your garden. Even you renting a room, having quality clay pavers in front of your house or having a backyard, you can do gardening. Here are tips for homeowners to add greenery to your area.
Every work starts with planning. Look the whole picture of your garden. What can be done to your garden? What you are going to do?
Gardening can be done in any spaces even in a small balcony. Plan the area that you want to decorate by imagining it as a blank space. Different area and size need different plants and decorations. What you are going to put on the land? Which types of plants you are going to use? Then draw a draft.
You can find an inspiration from a gardening magazine and the Internet. There are many ideas out there for both small and big garden.
Decorating Limited Space
For people who have a limited space for gardening, do not worry, you still can add a refreshing corner to your house. Limited space like deck and balcony can have an area for relaxation where you can sit and enjoy a morning coffee.
Add pots of flowers and plants on your tiny table to bring brightness. You can choose to have colourful flowers or small greenery plant. Do not forget to choose anything suites for your area. If your balcony gets direct sunlight, you may need flowers that love the sun.
For those who really have no space, you still can have a window garden. Enjoy the smell of soil by hanging a planter next to your window and filled it with beautiful flowers.
Decorating Larger Area
The better thing about a house with a larger area is you can play around with it. Gardening is fun to do. It is the best activity to do with your family. Even it requires more effort to maintain the area.
1. Plant & Flower
You already have a draft about what your garden will be like and what you are going to put. Next, make a decision. Go to a garden shop and consult with a professional. You can choose to have plants or flowers in your desire area but consider the level of sunlight. Is the area always getting the sun? Choose the types according to the climate.
There are many types of plants and flowers. Some plant can grow only for a year (annual plant) some can grow for many years (perennial plant). If you choose to have an annual plant in your garden, keep in mind that it will need to be replaced every year. Perennial plant needs regular care like pruning and shaping.
You can mix and match plant and flowers to create a layer of height. The best way is to ask for recommendation from staff at garden shop.
2. Pot Choosing
Besides having colourful flowers, you can add more fun by adding creative pots. Some people have a DIY pot by painting and decorating it, some use vintage can or bucket, some use an old tire and some use hanging pots to decorate the wall. An important thing about planting with pot is size. Know that how big your plant will grow and have a proper size of the pot. Always change it when it grows bigger.
If you want to plant a tree, concern about your space. Some trees grow high up and have wide branches, which can damage your house or be an obstacle. Choose the proper size of a tree. Choose if you want an evergreen tree or deciduous.
Adding a tree to your house can enhance the design of your garden. It creates cool air and helps in refreshing air.
A backyard can be muddy in the rainy season. To keep your yard clean and tidy, add pavers for your walkway and cleaning corner. You can add garden lighting along the way to create beautiful scenery in evening.


Unicorn Golf Course was originally built in 1928 by the Boston Athletic Association as a premiere 18 hole private golf course. The course was designed by the renowned architectural firm of Stiles and Van Kleek, which covered portions from both the towns of Stoneham and Woburn. The town of Stoneham purchased the property in 1972 within Stoneham and redesigned the course to play as a premiere nine hole course now known as Unicorn Golf Course.
The golf course traverses a wonderful hilltop piece of land, with holes playing out in the open, and others surrounded by huge old oak trees lining its beautiful fairways. Unicorn offers fantastic course conditions with pure bent greens, tight lush fairways and player friendly rough and bunkers. Known as a pure jewel of the Boston area offering all skill levels a great golf experience.
From the blue tees the course is a par 35 and is 3,234 yards long with a slope rating of 125 and a course rating of 70.8. From the red tees the course is a par 37 and is 2,902 yards long with a slope rating of 129.0 and a course rating of 73.0.


The Ipswich River watershed has experienced increasing urbanization in recent years. The river, which supplies water to over 300,000 residents (twice the watershed’s population), was considered one of the 10 Most Endangered Rivers in the U.S. in 2003 due to seasonal low-flow and no-flow events. Seasonal outdoor water restrictions have curbed residential demand; however, impervious surfaces and municipal sewer systems direct much of the runoff outside the watershed. Low-impact development (LID) practices, specifically those that infiltrate runoff, have the potential to keep more water in the watershed, and increase baseflows in the river. This study seeks to ascertain the barriers and motivations that exist to LID adoption. A paper survey including Likert-scale questions and a photo preference component was sent to 1,000 homeowners in the watershed. Analysis of responses employed factor analysis and means comparisons to compare responses between concerned homeowners (those who belonged to the local watershed association) and randomly-selected homeowners. Income and educational attainment were significant variables in both aesthetic preferences and willingness to adopt LID practices. Perceived cost of landscape changes and concern about disease-carrying pests also surfaced as barriers to residential adoption. The findings emphasize alternate strategies for land use planners, landscape professionals and environmental organizations to promote behavioral changes in the way residential landscapes are managed, and policies municipalities could adopt to implement more widespread use of LID practices. More widespread understanding and appreciation of the multiple benefits of rain LID landscapes could also serve all three groups.
EcoTarium: Magnetic Neighborhood
A team of researchers led by Robert L. Ryan, landscape architecture and regional planning, has been awarded a $250,000 grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to integrate the science of urban systems into the new City Science exhibit at the EcoTarium museum in Worcester. The project, “From the Lab to the Neighborhood: An Interactive Living Exhibit for Advancing STEM Engagement with Urban Systems in Science Museums,” will develop prototype exhibits that explore the complex interconnections between human and natural systems, using the city as a laboratory for informal learning. The collaboration with exhibit designers and science educators at the EcoTarium, the second largest science museum in Massachusetts with over 130,000 visitors per year, is funded as a pilot grant from the NSF’s Advancing Informal STEM Learning program. “From the Lab to the Neighborhood” builds upon the team’s existing urban ecology research led by Paige Warren, environmental conservation department, which has explored the implications of land use change and urban greening on natural and human systems in metropolitan Boston through a series of urban ecology studies and planning scenarios. This new project at the EcoTarium will integrate these research results into the exhibits and allow museum visitors, including school children, to participate in social science research process, an area that has received less attention in many science museums. Some of the planned exhibits include a Neighborhood Design Area that allows visitors to create their ideal neighborhood, an Urban Biodiversity Area in which visitors compare birds they see on EcoTarium grounds to those in less forested portions of the city and learn about other aspects of biodiversity, and a Land-Use/Land-Cover Change Area where visitors may explore the effects of changes in tree and building cover on people, such as impacts on air quality and the urban heat-island. The exhibits will also engage visitors in applying the scientific process to thinking about urban planning alternatives that promote a more sustainable future, and integrate their perceptions into the project team’s ongoing research about public perceptions of innovative urban planning strategies.
Water withdrawals for human use can reduce water in lakes and streams, with significant consequences for aquatic biota. Urbanization, particularly large lawn areas associated with low-density residential development, increases demand on freshwater resources. Outdoor water use accounts for the largest proportion of residential water use during the summer months, which corresponds to the lowest water levels in freshwater ecosystems. Prior studies have sought to understand property features associated with the highest water use; however, these studies do not consider other types of water use nor do they capture the decisions by residents that result in outdoor water use. Understanding these decisions is critical for developing policies and education tools that reduce outdoor water use by changing people’s water use behavior. Focusing on the Ipswich River Watershed, which has been impacted by extreme low flows due to water withdrawals, a mixed-methods approach was used to understand residents’ outdoor water use and the factors influencing the amount and timing of water use. To quantify water use meters were placed on outdoor spigots at vi residences, participants were provided with a written survey before and after water metering, and in-person interviews were conducted. Irrigation systems used the most water; however, garden watering occurred as frequently as lawn irrigation and many participants indicated that their garden was a primary factor in water use decisions. Participants’ water use decisions fell into categories from habitual (i.e., watering at the same time of day) to purely cognitive (i.e., watering based on weather and plant needs). While many participants felt that water conservation was necessary, their willingness to implement landscape-level conservation practices, such as rain barrels, did not differ from participants who believed water conservation was unnecessary. Interestingly, many residents reduced their outdoor water use behavior and increased their concern for other environmental issues in response to study participation. To have the greatest impact on overall water use, efforts should focus on residents running irrigation systems on a schedule. Outreach should emphasize individualized approaches to water conservation, regardless of water source (public or private), and include information and conservation options specific to the water needs of the individual property.


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Signature Landscapes is a full-service landscaping company in Victor Harbor. That is locally owned & operated by brothers Brad & Ashley Watson. We service the Fleurier Peninsular area, mainly focusing on Victor Harbor & Goolwa but will go to other towns as well. We have over 50 years of combined experience landscaping the area & pride ourselves as one of the best landscaping business in the Fleurier Peninsular.
At Signature Landscapes, we have highly skilled landscaping professionals who pay a lot of attention to small details. In the 20 years of running the Signature Landscapes, we have done thousands of jobs ranging including both residential & commercial work for estates, councils & so on.
Our main services consist of; landscaping, paving, retaining walls, irrigation, garden designs, specialising in the design of low maintenance landscaping.
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