About terrace slabs
Have you thought about expanding your landscaping to make better use of the open spaces on your property? Architectural tiles and patio stones are the ideal way to achieve this by adding contemporary beauty to your home. Terrace tiles have long been a popular choice for those looking to create a space for outdoor recreation and relaxation.
Make a big impression! Mosafil patio slabs add a luxury and opulence rarely achieved with outdoor concrete slabs. Add eye-catching elements to courtyards, create impressive walkways and highlight outdoor recreation areas.
Some patio tiles come in a variety of colors and can even mimic the look of natural stone. Best of all, they're easy to install and will last for years with minimal maintenance, making your outdoor space ideal for relaxing and entertaining. The right choice of garden flooring and patio tiles can liven up even the most weary garden and transform it into a truly exceptional outdoor oasis, a one-of-a-kind outdoor area that you will be proud of for years to come. If you want to create a new patio, you've come to the right place with our range of natural stone pavers. Available in a variety of shapes and styles, our leading selection will help you create a dream patio that will stand the test of time.
With a wide range of colours, textures, patterns and sizes, Mosafil terrace tiles are the ideal solution for creating new, creative outdoor living spaces. These quality products offer the advantage of low water absorption and high compressive strength for enduring beauty in any climate. We offer a wide range of versatile patio tiles for anyone looking to liven up their outdoor space, including balconies and roof terraces.
No matter the size of your garden or the complexity of your plans and designs, our exceptional range of patio flooring can bring your ideas to life with a variety of materials, colors and styles. Mosafil has products for every need, so why not browse our range and start designing your new garden today?
Larger terrace slabs
Our range of patio tiles come in a variety of shapes and sizes to help you get the most out of your garden. Every garden is different and we know that depending on the style and size of your garden, as well as colors and materials, you may need a variety of sizes and shapes.
No dream garden is like the other - it is unique according to your ideas and ideas as well as the space available. We recognize the individuality of each garden or patio project and offer patio tiles in a variety of sizes to enable you to achieve and finish the product you desire.
Each size offers a unique look and opportunities for different tile patterns. Remember that all of our outdoor flooring is extremely strong and durable - perfect for gardens and patios!
60 x 60 cm : These square sheets come in a variety of colors and styles. Mix and match two different colors for a checkerboard look, or balance the rows for an appealing, varied look.
60x90cm: These extra large slabs are significantly larger than our 60x60cm tiles and are more rectangular than square. They have a very luxurious feel and are ideal for large, expansive outdoor spaces.
45 x 90 cm: These patio tiles are twice as long as they are wide. This shape suits all kinds of patterns - experiment with the layout of your patio tiles and try to create something truly unique!
40 x 120 cm: Our 40 x 120 cm wood effect floors are specially designed to look like wooden planks. This allows you to achieve the traditional hardwood effect in your garden - but unlike wood floors, porcelain veneer is weather resistant and virtually maintenance free!
40 x 80 cm: Our 40 x 80 cm hardwood floors are the same shape as our 45 x 90 cm tiles, but they are not as large, making them a great choice for small gardens (which can feel even smaller, if they are covered with oversized tiles).
Terrace slab materials
Would you like to add a touch of luxury to your outdoor space? Take a look at our large selection of terrace tiles and other floor coverings! These natural stone terrace slabs are the perfect flooring for creating an elegant and timeless terrace area with a natural look. Whether you want to create an intimate seating area or simply want to increase the usable area in your garden, our stone paving patio tiles will do the trick!
Would you like to replace an existing terrace - or perhaps create a completely new one? Our patio stones offer you a wide range of options for designing attractive paving and outdoor areas. Our garden and patio tiles are made from a variety of materials - so you can find the right style, texture and finish to create truly personal outdoor spaces.
With slate you can create high-level terraces in all climates, with porcelain stylish terraces in warmer climates, with granite high-level terraces with less likelihood of staining, with travertine luxurious terraces in dry climates and terraces with light use in warmer climates with pottery. Limestone in hot, dry climates, sandstone in frost-free, dry climates, any climate; Soapstone tiles may be preferred where water and stain resistance are critical. Concrete tiles are also very durable, affordable surfaces. And many other materials can be used for your outdoor spaces.
Let's imagine a backyard where everything is lined up perfectly in a symmetrical structure. You feel good for a while, but eventually you find this symmetry to be monotony. Now you have the perfect solution: polygonal slate patio tiles to break the monotony and add a unique element to the landscape. At the same time, these panels should protect the lawn with a balanced variety of vegetation and natural stone colors.
In addition to terrace slabs, Mosafil also offers pedestals and terrace slabs, also pedestals for terrace slabs. The slab foot or decking base is a support that allows for the installation of a raised tile deck, tile or grill. Designed to hold tiles in place. Laying a floor terrace on plinths saves a lot of time and is seamless.
Eye-catching terrace slabs
Mosafil offers high quality patio stones and other products in a variety of options and colours, different styles to ensure you get the best result from your garden or outdoor space.
Wood effect patio tiles give your outdoor spaces a warm and welcoming identity. Thanks to the wood effect tiles for the balcony, your terrace can benefit from the natural beauty of the parquet floor and its warm colors including soft beige and brown tones. In addition, our tiles are also suitable for use at the edge of the pool. In this case, you should choose a product with the appropriate anti-slip level.
If you love rustic or cottage-inspired patios but can't afford the maintenance of natural wood, consider wood-look tiles.
Of all the tiles available for patio flooring, stone effect porcelain stoneware tiles are one of your best bets. The latest designs are clever with the color palette and give your outdoor space a striking mineral character. Bordeaux stone, quartzite, granite, travertine, slate, limestone, etc. Porcelain stoneware allows us to reproduce all these distinctive types of natural stone, with point structures and details, material effects and tones.
Cement is another must for the patio. With this aesthetic you can create a restrained, harmonious environment and perfectly round off your other decorative items. Are you dreaming of an industrial or urban terrace? Or more boho with sand-like cement? Get the total concrete look! As an alternative to wood and stone effects, you can prefer concrete, the contemporary structure of all materials, on your balcony or terrace.
Outside area Frost-proof terrace slabs wood look
Wood -effect tiles are made of porcelain stoneware and thanks to their many technical properties such as easy maintenance, UV resistance and frost resistance, they can enhance any outdoor space.
Terrace tiles with a wood look are very weather-resistant. Ceramic tiles can withstand temperature changes and resist frost without damaging their surface. Gray terrace slabs do not change in any way, for example in colour, whether light or dark, or in the finish.
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The patio is the home's second living room and can add the most value to your overall aesthetic. How you use a deck you can be proud of is entirely up to you. The
At the heart of good alfresco dining, sunbathing and socializing in the open air to enjoy your summer fun and be one with nature is a well-chosen outdoor patio. Tile is the most durable option for outdoor use and comes in many different styles, colors, textures, shapes and sizes. Decide how to choose the perfect outdoor patio and walkway flooring. Discover our terrace tiles for more inspiration.
Mosafil has a wide range of tiles that can be used for both indoor and outdoor use - meaning you get the same protection from spills, splashes, pets, children and more whether you use them indoors Install indoors or outdoors.
Browse the Mosafil outdoor tile collection to discover all the tiles and all the materials like patio plinths, floor-standing patio slabs that can withstand the sun, wind, rain and anything else the elements throw at you:
- Bring the plush, cozy feel of the interior to the rugged landscape
- Relax in comfort and enjoy the great outdoors in a modern setting
- Expand indoor living spaces beyond the physical confines of walls.
- Create the perfect outdoor oasis complete with comfortable furniture and soft textiles.


FLUSHING, NEW YORK
for the NYC Parks Department
This comprehensive signage and planning project for Flushing Meadows Corona Park, the site of the 1939 and 1964 World's Fairs and the current home of Shea Stadium and the U.S. Open Tennis Tournament, addresses the complex needs of this enormous urban park.
To organize this 1,300 acre park, Wormser + Associates developed a comprehensive pedestrian and vehicular signage program. Strong architectural elements and a highly visible color system were designed to aid both vehicular and pedestrian visitors. The style of the new signage system evokes the high-tech imagery and history of the site as exemplified by the Unisphere. The new system was developed in conjunction with the state and city agencies and has been installed throughout the metropolitan area.


Let our award winning and highly creative design team show you how to transform your current home or business landscape into something inviting and extraordinary!
Besides first impressions, your home makes a statement about who you are. Careful and detailed planning goes into every landscape we design and create.
When it comes to landscape design, quality workmanship, customer service and satisfaction it's important to know who you're dealing with. Superior Scape, Inc. has been serving the metropolitian Detroit area since 1984 and has built a renowned reputation as one of Michigan's finest residential and commercial landscape service companies. Just ask any of our clients. We are graduates in landscape architecture, design/build and horticulture with continuing education in all of the latest trends within the green industry.
From brick paver patios, driveways and walkways to enchanting garden water fountains, ponds and waterfalls...we transform the mundane into the extraordinary! We also insist on having complete "on-site management" on every job we do to answer questions and oversee your residential or commmercial project from start to finish. Nobody can match our attention to project details and timely project completion. Our quality craftsmanship and expert installation is unsurpassed!
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We've grown to become one of Michigan's leading landscape construction companies for very good reason! We provide our clients with the highest level of professional service and materials. Testimonial after testimonial of satisfied customers is what keeps motivating and inspiring us to offer new and innovative solutions to the art of landscaping.
We invite you to explore our website pages and Photo Gallery and see why so many satisfied customers choose Superior Scape above anyone else for their landscaping needs.
Call for a FREE in-home consultation today and see what the design experts at Superior Scape can do for your home landscape!
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THE STUDIO OF
A garden is an exterior extension of, not only your home, but your personality and life style. It should be one of the most relaxing and pleasurable parts of your home. Using a garden designer who understands these requirements is important in order to create a space you will always enjoy.
A garden designer will help you decide on theme, materials, features, planting and the layout of your garden. The aim of the designer is to coordinate all your requirements into a cohesive package. A good garden designer will also allow you to feel more in control of styling your garden exactly to suit your needs, budget and requirements.
Gardens and their users are very variable. No two are alike. Below are a range of services that should cover most garden design requirements. Appropriate services are also available individually. Plants and planting schemes are extremely variable and although an essential consideration during the general design process, are dealt with separately to the overall design service.
1. Initial Consultation
The process begins with a free one hour consultation to establish the general scope of the design. It is also an opportunity to establish a rapport with the client and an understanding of their personality and life style. The discussion will be used to take notes in order to establish a design brief.
2. Site Survey
The site survey is normally combined with a further consultation to consider the finer detail. This will include planting and lighting and perhaps a few considered thoughts on basic layout and design style. The Site Survey also allows the designer to become familiar with the overall garden space. Every garden has its own feel or Genius Loci; spirit of the place. So the process is not just a careful analysis of the spaces physical attributes but also an emotional one and how the space makes you feel and respond.
3. Sketch Design
Sketch design is slightly misleading as most sketch designs are considerably more in terms of accuracy and presentation. As the first representation and assimilation of the design brief information; It’s an exciting part of the process and the first time the client will see their new garden forming. Plans are always presented to scale and with thumbnail sketches or basic 3D graphics to help with visualising the new space.
From the sketch design the client then has the opportunity to make any adjustments they require. The sketch design also allows a means on which to establish more accurate budget figures for the construction phase etc.
4. Presentation Plan <See Designs Page>
The Presentation plan is the final part of the garden design process and comprises a detailed plan drawn up to scale indicating all necessary details, requirements, features, areas, measurements and levels needed in order to construct the garden.
A presentation plan is supported by a written specification describing the construction of each element within the plan. A written quotation detailing an estimated cost of building the garden is also provided.
5. Planting Design
The Planting Detail is one of the most interesting parts of the garden design. Plants have the power to completely transform every garden creating a soft relaxing space full of greenery and colour, a tropical paradise or alternatively a more dramatic architectural, contemporary, minimalist scheme. Whatever your choice!
The selection of the most appropriate plants for the garden is essential. A well thought out planting scheme adds huge visual value to the space as well as being a feature in its own right. Appropriate planting brings interest and life to a garden throughout all the seasons.
Planting and planting design is dealt with as a separate service to the overall design. Through experience, it is often the case that the client may view the garden in a different context once it is constructed. It is important to allow the client this opportunity to reconsider their planting requirements.
6. Lighting & Irrigation
A good lighting scheme will completely transform the space. The added attraction here is not only creative and visual but extends the use of the garden beyond the daylight hours. Lighting can give gardens an almost Jekyll and Hyde quality in how different they feel and appear after dark. Lighting will also contribute a great deal to enhance mood and ambiance.


HIGH-QUALITY CHRISTMAS TREES
Our Christmas trees are Nordmann firs, which are grown on large areas close to Denmark’s most beautiful fjord, Mariager Fjord. The area is particularly suitable for Christmas trees, as the fjord’s warm air currents over the area in winter ensure an optimal climate for the trees to avoid frost damage. The plantation areas are set in beautiful and hilly countryside, where most of them are surrounded by larger forests that provide shelter for the Christmas trees.
The area is landscaped like gardens, surrounded by windbreaks, with a varied selection of tree species that protect the nature and abundant wildlife of the area. Professional knowledge has been used to ensure architectural cultivation that gives the Christmas trees the best growing conditions.
Provenances are recognised and among the best found on the Danish market. All provenances are purchased with proof of origin from Danish garden centres. Before planting the gardens, the soil is treated with all the necessary nutrients, as well as lime, ensuring that the saplings get off to a good start.
The trees are checked many times a year, and all trees are pruned by hand from the fifth year of life, to form them into traditionally shaped Christmas trees.
Price list for processing
1. Marking per piece DKK 3.
2. Felling and hauling DKK 6.
3. Netting DKK 6.
4. Palletizing with pallet per piece DKK 1000.
All prices are ex. VAT.


WEST OAHU’S PREMIERE SHOPPING DESTINATION of shopping, dining, and entertainment, Kapolei Commons is the first center of its kind on Oahu. Its dramatic main street-style design ensures that it will be much more than a place to shop – it will be a gathering place for the area’s residents and visitors.
KAPOLEI COMMONS is home to Oahu’s first Target and an exciting blend of local, regional and national retailers including:
A TRULY FAMILY-FRIENDLY SETTING, Kapolei Commons will feature abundant outdoor seating, welcoming areas of greenery, tropical landscaping and wide pedestrian-friendly walkways.
IN ADDITION TO BECOMING THE SHOPPING DESTINATION OF CHOICE for local residents, Kapolei Commons will attract visitors from the exclusive Ko Olina Resorts and Marina and Disney’s Aulani located a mere two-minute drive away.
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There are a lot of improvements that you may be considering adding privacy to your home. Some of these improvements include timber projects that include privacy fencing and other landscaping structures. The following tips will help you create usable space that can be great for outdoor living areas:
1. Add Privacy Fencing and Panels to Give Your Outdoor Space More Privacy
One of the first improvements that you will want to consider for your outdoor spaces is privacy fencing designs. The fencing can include a privacy fence, as well as panels that can be fixed or mobile-type panels that can be moved around your property according to your privacy needs.
2. Build Trestles and Other Structures to Help Provide Covering for Valuable Shade
Another improvement that you will want to consider is adding trestles. These structures can include various types of designs that you use to provide shade and cover for outdoor spaces. These are usually structures that include climbing vines and other plants that provide shade and cover. These types of structures in landscaping are great for entrances and to add privacy to areas with high visibility from outside of your property.
3. Use Timber Retaining Walls to Create Valuable and Usable Space for Your Outdoor Living Areas
Retaining walls are another great way to prevent problems with erosion, as well as to add usable space to outdoor areas. If you have high retaining walls, they will need to be concrete or other structural materials, but smaller walls can often be made of timber materials to blend in with the rest of your landscaping design.
4. Add Timber Pergolas and Outdoor Structures to Provide Covering and Outdoor Privacy for Your Spaces
Pergolas are another great option to consider to give your home more privacy. Today, there are various types of pergolas that you may want to consider for the design of your home. These features can also include roof-covered areas for things like outdoor kitchens, grills, and gathering or seating areas. Timber is an ideal material for these types of features because it is strong and attractive if you choose to go with an exposed design that leaves the timber structure visible.
These are some tips that will help with adding privacy to your outdoor spaces with timber projects. If you are ready to start some of these projects for outdoor privacy, contact a timber supplier like Liese Lumber Co Inc and talk to them about getting materials for some of these projects.Share


As our towns and cities expand, our connection and access to green, natural spaces is diminishing. Parks, grasslands and tree cover play an important role in the wellbeing of local citizens and make a contribution to climate on a local and global level.
Native plants in urban landscapes improve our standard of living by contributing to cleaner air and water, supporting native wildlife and providing natural areas for people to enjoy.
Greening Australia is an environmental not-for-profit that has been restoring and conserving Australia’s landscapes for more than 40 years. As part of its Nature in Cities program, the organisation works with government, businesses, and communities to build greener, more liveable cities by restoring native ecosystems in urban environments and enabling communities to connect with nature and its restoration.
“Australia’s cities are expanding at an unprecedented rate, leading to the loss of over 1.5 million hectares of natural green space,” explains Senior Program Officer at Greening Australia, Nicola Masters.
“We need to take action to work together to ‘regreen’ our urban spaces and protect our unique biodiversity.”
Giving back to the local community
Building upon its commitment to work directly with local community partners, Amazon Australia has teamed up with Greening Australia and Penrith City Council to plant 10,000 native trees, shrubs, grasses and native ground covers in the Penrith Local Government Area (LGA) – home to its newest fulfilment centre.
“When we opened our new site in February this year, we said we wanted to play a role in our local community,” says Sid Yadwad, Leader of the new centre.
“Amazon Australia has a growing presence in cities around Australia and we are delighted to partner with Greening Australia and Penrith Council to help invest and support greening efforts in the local area.”
The one-year partnership between Amazon Australia, Greening Australia and Penrith Council will see the Council nursery grow and supply 10,000 native plant species for planting throughout the LGA as part of both the Nature in Cities program and the Council’s Bushcare program.
“It’s fantastic to see what can be achieved when government, private and not-for-profit organisations set out to work together on a project to the benefit of the local community,” says Sid.
“Many of our employees live and work in the local area, and this gives many of us the chance to feel more connected to the environment we work in, while taking satisfaction knowing we’re working to support a larger urban restoration program.”
Working closely with Greening Australia and Penrith Council, Amazon Australia has already begun planting.
Last week, 40 employees of Amazon’s new fulfilment centre and corporate office broke ground on their first contribution to Nature in Cities, planting 600 trees in nearby parkland.
“It was great to see everyone come together and share experiences and advice on how to best conserve our local environment,” says Penrith Mayor Tricia Hitchen, who attended the inaugural tree planting event.
However, this is just part of a much bigger plan to establish 10,000 native trees, shrubs, and grasses around the Penrith LGA, which will work to assist the NSW Government’s stated target of increasing tree canopy cover across Greater Sydney by 40 per cent.
“Partners like Amazon Australia and Penrith City Council are enabling us to increase our impact as we work to create a biodiverse, climate resilient network of gardens, parks, schools, and waterways through our Nature in Cities program,” says Nicola, who welcomes Amazon Australia’s support.
Helping to cool public spaces for everyone to enjoy
A report by the Greater Sydney Commission also found that increasing tree canopy coverage was the best solution for reducing city temperatures, particularly in Sydney’s West where temperatures climb higher than areas by the coast.
“Penrith Council is actively working to protect Penrith City from rising temperatures, and one of the ways we’re achieving this is by planting trees to help reduce average temperatures over time,” says Cr Hitchen.
“Planting these trees is not only a great way to increase habitat for our wildlife, but they also help cool the community with additional shade.”
As Amazon Australia continues to pursue its mission to support communities and key sustainability programs, its investment and commitment to Greening Australia’s Nature in Cities represents yet another step forward.
By helping to green our cities with urban parks and community and rooftop gardens, we can work towards keeping ourselves cool amid rising temperatures, and foster happiness and social connection in the process.
“At Amazon Australia, we’re very aware that we are part of the local community, and we aim to bring the same innovation and energy to these locations as we do to our work,” says Sid.
“It’s such a tangible way we can make a difference in helping to create a brighter, greener future for the local community.”


April is the best time to enjoy wisteria flowers. The Wisteria flowers in Jiading Wisteria Park in Shanghai reach peak blossom this week.
Jiading Wisteria Park is one of the three wisteria parks in the world. The park was jointly built by China and Japan in 1997, to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the friendly exchanges between Jiading District and Okayama in Japan. 100 wisterias of 26 species in the park are all from Japan.


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For many years, the library has supported the university's program in landscape architecture with archival and special collections materials. In 1998, a new project known as the Centre for Canadian Landscape Architecture Archives was established to enable access to Guelph’s resources. By providing the profession and the broader public community with historical resources, ideas, and information not available from any other source, this project aimed to make the work of such great Canadians as:
- Dunington-Grubbs and Stenssons
- Lois Lister
- George Tanaka
- Macklin Hancock
- Roger du Toit Architects
- and many others
In 2007 the Frances McLeod Blue Collection was established for two purposes. First, it contains her personal records in a separate fonds, i.e. her photographs, glass slides, drawings, watercolours, school projects, and gardening books. Second, historical records in smaller collections pertaining to the development of landscape architecture in Canada in the pre-1975 period help to expand our historical understanding. The Library and the Landscape Architecture Canada Foundation are partnering in the development of this important archive. Future accessions are anticipated.
Canada has a rich history in landscape design and architecture, and the University of Guelph Library has many additional resources on landscape architecture to complement its Canadian archival resources:
- Rare books on landscape gardening before 1900
- Works by the English landscape designer Humphry Repton (1752-1818)
- Prints of projects by Frederick Law Olmsted (1822-1903) and Associates.
As the library's commitment to the Centre has increased, its holdings have become a significant national resource for historical and current resources, including the Canadian Society of Landscape Architects awards archives which was established in the library after 1987.
Guelph's archival resources can help Canadians understand the interrelationship between people and the environment in our urban and rural areas. Our holdings also provide insight into how the profession of landscape architecture has developed ideas about planning, designing and managing this complex relationship.
|Canadian Society of Landscape Architects Awards
|Records pertaining to awards of excellence given annually by the association.
|Cecelia Paine fonds
|Award-winning Guelph-based architect specializing in heritage landscape conservation and restoration.
|Dunington-Grubb and Stensson fonds
|Prominent landscape architectural design firm that worked largely in the greater Toronto area.
|Frances McLeod Blue Collections
|Collection of Frances McLeod Blue materials as well as small collections by other pre-1975 landscape architects.
|George Tanaka fonds
|Early 20th century Japanese-Canadian architect and political activist.
|Lois Lister fonds
|Landscape architect known for her private residential gardens.
|Macklin Hancock/Project Planning Associates Ltd. fonds
|Landscape architect and co-founder of international design firm Project Planning Associates Limited.
|Stanley Thompson fonds and Stanley Thompson Society Collection
|Early 20th century golf course architect and an organization devoted to researching his work.


Here at Treetags we’re all about planting trees. The more, the better…
But, you’ll be surprised that, although people know there are trees all around, they seem to know very little about them. People know there’s trees all around especially if you live in Johannesburg, one of the greenest cities in the world. But ask them to name some indigenous or exotic tree species and they draw a blank. Many people don’t even know how to correctly plant a tree or when to water it.
One of our many aims, here at Treetags, is to educate people on the importance of trees and how they benefit us and our environment. We like to educate the public on trees and we offer various educational programs for kids and adults alike. Below is a list of interesting tree facts we hope you’ll enjoy.
Our labels are extensively used throughout the world by:
National parks, game farms, lodges and farms
Golf estates, eco estates and domestic gardens
Holiday resorts, caravan parks and hiking trails
Nurseries and landscape architects
Schools and parks
Treetags specialises in the supply of Standard Tree Tags, Customized Tree Tags and Tree Story Tags for indigenous and exotic trees and plants.
Plant Labels and Plant Tags
Our plant labels and plant tags come in very handy not only on arbor day but everyday. Protected trees, big trees and trees of the year all need aluminium or plastic plant labels. When you think of your big trees, trees on your indigenous tree list, your exotic tree list, trees on your big tree register, do not forget to tag them with our aluminium plant labels and or plastic plant labels. Should you need a tree-id of your premises you will get the best customer service and fastest delivery from Treetags.
Note: All Tree Identification Projects include a tree register listing the relevant trees.
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Latest news from Hastings Borough Council: Do you want to get active this January?…
Latest update from Hastings Borough Council
Do you want to get active this January?
Why not explore the beautiful open spaces in Hastings to get you started:
• Combe Valley Park covering approximately 2.3 square miles with a huge amount of wildlife including, ducks, geese, herons, egrets, and an established colony of cormorants
• Hastings Country Park which holds Green Flag status and includes ancient gill woodland, heathland, grassland, and farmland together with sandstone cliffs and coastline
• St Leonards Gardens a tranquil oasis in the Maze Hill area of St Leonards, with views to the sea and an ornamental pond with water lilies.


Since 1997, Lausanne Jardins has repeated itself every five years throughout the summer. From 15 June to 12 October 2019, Lausanne Jardins explored the theme of open ground, delving into the rare urban spaces that have not been layered with concrete and that have remained connected to the ground below.
Curator: Monique Keller
Copy writer: Lucia Sillig
Coordination: Florence Ineichen
Visual identity: Rob van Leijsen
Photography: Stéphanie Gygax


One of the classes I am taking this spring is my Capstone Senior Design class. It is a class that basically applies design knowledge we’ve learned from all the classes we have taken so far. And the reason I would say that makes this class be the most interesting class is that it is the one with the most real world application in terms of what we are working on.
So for this year, our senior project is to design a recreational center on a site 255,000 sq-ft that has office buildings, conference area and parking lot. And the best part of the project is the conference area has to span over a creek so there is a possibility I might have to design a floor that is suspended in air (so psyched about this!).
Our project site is assigned to be in Huntington Beach, CA, since it is close to the beach, we have to include Tsunami design into the project, which is a new concept for me so I am quite excited to learn more about it. In addition to the design of all the structures on the site, we also have to coordinate the site development in terms of drainage and water filtration with city regulations. And as part of our final presentation, we are also expected to have computer models of our site with different structural and construction softwares. The project seemed slightly overwhelming at first, but now that we have the third of it done, I am actually quite excited to see the final product!


A Gateway to the City
Hillside Crescent Gardens and London Road Gardens are open wooded green spaces that form the setting of London Road. Together they make up a broad avenue of trees which create a spectacular approach to the city of Edinburgh along one of the main arterial routes from the East, used by thousands of travellers each day. Both gardens lie within the New Town conservation area and formed part of William Playfair’s 1819 plan for extending Georgian Edinburgh. The two gardens are an important gateway to the city and the local community but they are currently underused.
In response to this, ‘Inspiring Hillside’ was developed by the Friends of Hillside & Calton Area - a diverse team of local volunteers working together to help restore and develop the gardens to appeal to people of all ages and abilities – to local residents, walkers, joggers, visitors and tourists.
The group has been working with the Edinburgh World Heritage Trust and City of Edinburgh Council to improve and maintain these historic gardens. This collaboration resulted in a Green Flag award in 2010 and the return to use of the B-listed Georgian Garden Cottage as a new restaurant. For more information about the group please visit our about page.
Our success with London Road Gardens has encouraged us to cross the road and turn our attention to Hillside Crescent Gardens. We are currently considering plans to improve the landscaping, provide new footpaths, create new plantings and develop a sensory garden.
In 2010 we formed the Art Work Committee to focus on proposals to introduce a central piece of public art, as was originally intended by Playfair, in Hillside Crescent Gardens. We’re considering a number of exciting options including working with Edinburgh based artists and collaborating with the Edinburgh University College of Art to run a competition for students to submit proposals to create a sculpture. For more information please visit our projects page. Learn more about this project by visiting our scuplture page.
We need you!
This is just the start and we have a number of exciting projects we're currently working on. To move forward we need volunteers who are passionate about green spaces and willing to help.


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While we were at Kuratau, we went for a trot through the park at the back of where the rally was and followed the river down to the Taupo lakefront. There are well set tracks and it is an interesting walk through bush and parks.
Enjoy the images, remember to click on them for hi res
A real contrast of landscape. Huge cliffs up from the water and really colourful trees and river reeds. There are some houses lucky enough to have a jetty at the bottom of the lawn against the river too.
At the lake front, there is an interesting walk down to a memorial on the lakefront. Some children were happily playing in the water, the sun was shining with no wind. Another nice part of the world.
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Located in the city limits of Espanola, Washington, just West of the city of Spokane and the Spokane AirPort is approximately 380 acres that we call the Espanola Training Grounds. These grounds have various terrain elements, from what we call the humps and bumps to open grassland and rolling hills. The cover ranges from sagebrush to grass-covered fields. For water, the property features three year-round ponds and several seasonal ponds, everything from big open water to wooded potholes.
The judges should have a great time setting up a challenging test. We look forward to seeing what they will come up with.


Drip irrigation technology has been widely used in various agricultural planting areas, and the drip irrigation belt is a kind of water-saving irrigation equipment commonly used in arid areas a few days ago. It has a higher yield increase effect than the water-saving method of sprinkler irrigation. Used by fruit trees and greenhouse growing areas. The main difference between a drip irrigation belt and a drip irrigation pipe is that the drip irrigation belt is a flat strip with a thin wall thickness, and the drip irrigation pipe is a circular tube with a thick wall thickness. The corresponding service life is also longer and the pressure is more Large, convenient and reliable. Let’s introduce the application and installation knowledge of drip irrigation belt.
The drip irrigation belt is band-shaped when there is no water, and it will bulge only when there is water pressure. Its dripping position is the hole directly pierced during manufacture. The drip irrigation pipe is a pipe, and the dripper or drip sword is installed at a certain distance, which is more advanced than the drip irrigation belt.
The drip irrigation tape cuts the drip irrigation tube (band) slightly longer than the length of the plant row, the drip irrigation tube (band) is arranged along the plant row, and then one end is connected with the branch pipe. If the water source is canal water, river water, or reservoir water, you need to build a sedimentation tank for sedimentation, and then use a centrifugal pump to pump out the precipitated water, and then filter the water source of the centrifugal mesh filter. When the water content of the water source is large, in addition to installing submersible pumps, the wells should also be installed with centrifugal filters and mesh filters.
When the fertilizing tank is installed, the filtered water with fertilizer is pumped into the main pipe, and then branched to each branch pipe. When the pressure difference of the installed pressure gauge is greater than 0.7, it means that the mesh filter needs to be cleaned. The water for drip irrigation generally passes through the first hub for pressure stabilization, filtration, and fertilization, and then passes through the main pipes and branch pipes, and then drops to the roots of the plants from the drip irrigation belt. After the drip irrigation pipe (band) is installed, open the valve to flush the pipe with water, and then close the valve.


Landscape lighting is made use of in different types, design, styles as well as features for aesthetic, useful, safety and also security objectives. It includes different sort of lights like message, light, light, and various other fixtures that are mounted on the ground, poles as well as structures. They are put to produce a selection of impacts such as shadows, reflection as well as refraction, which are necessary components in building designs and also landscape style. These lanai led lighting lights also function as part of landscape style to include beauty and also sophistication to your landscape. There are different sorts of outdoor landscape lighting that you can choose from including accent, task, light, ambient, and downlighting lights.
Accent outdoor lights are created to provide natural beauty and appeal to numerous components of the landscape. The most typical of them is spotlights. They are typically set up at the corners, midway in between shrubs and also plants for providing refined light with its soft illumination that is pleasing to the eyes. One more type is the uplight that is a type of spotlight that is strategically placed in vital locations in your landscape that can create a sense of dimension and also emphasis. They can be made use of for highlighting special architectural attributes, statuaries, water functions, or architectural sculpture.
Similarly, the 3rd kind is the ambient outdoor light that can offer general highlights by highlighting plantings and also trees in the landscape. Downlighting is another preferred design that is mounted in staircases, hallways and also at various other low-level locations in the landscape. A slim beam of light that is guided towards the target is intended to highlight the area that is to be highlighted. One more preferred type of this fixture is the accent outdoor light which highlights frameworks like wall surfaces as well as building. Lastly, there are narrow beam outside lights that are used for task lighting that highlight particular jobs such as cooking, bathing, analysis, and also others.
Wall surface fixtures are installed at certain areas in the landscape that function as accents in the design. A wide variety of designs is available for wall fixtures like message lights, hanging lights as well as ground lights. Wall surface fixtures are perfect for highlighting unique building attributes of buildings and monoliths like sculptures as well as columns. In many cases, you can likewise use landscape limelights that have small lights that are guided to concentrate on a certain item or location. Spotlights can likewise light up smaller yard wall surfaces to help light up the whole garden. Make sure you read more here to understand this topic better.
Mounting landscape lighting can additionally assist you to highlight various building components in your landscape. Water functions are an essential aspect in any type of properly designed landscape and also they can be highlighted making use of underwater lights. This assists to accentuate water functions like water fountains and falls. In addition, landscape illumination can likewise help you to highlight specific architectural elements in your landscape such as sculptures of historical numbers.
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Did you know that we can build you a pergola that ALSO acts as a patio roof? Yes we can! Watch this amazing 10 second video of how your pergola can transform itself into a patio roof. Of course, we can also build you a beautiful traditional pergola.
Just imagine, you’re outside and a rain shower pops up. You don’t have to run in the house, simple close your pergola roof and in a matter of seconds, you are protected from the rain.
Pergolas have long been used as shade structures for both their beauty and ability to define your outdoor space with style. Our pergolas are maintenance free with an electrostatic finish. This means it won’t blister, peel or pit. There will be no re-staining, re-painting or refinishing.
From contemporary to classic, we can build you the pergola that matches your outdoor space. We offer three column styles to choose from to create the perfect structure with style.
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“I think the crime problem in the park has really been blown out of proportion by the media.
Sure, we’ve got some crime here — what part of Hudson City doesn’t?
But it’s not like there are packs of wild-eyed murderers and rapists roaming the park at night looking for victims.
Between the crowds and the Park Police, most areas are
Just use your common sense: don’t walk around by yourself
after dark, don’t leave your stuff unattended while you play
frisbee, things like that.
If you get in trouble, look for one of the blue lights; that
indicates a public safety phone that connects directly to the
Park Police headquarters.”
— Park Police officer Roberta Stimpson
Almost 2,000 acres (roughly three square miles) large, LeMastre Park is more than twice as large as Central Park in New York City and occupies approximately four percent of the land within the city limits. It includes approximately 350 wooded acres, 800 acres of lawns and fields, and 150 acres of bodies of water (Cedar Lake, various streams and ponds, and the like). It also has:
- over 90 miles of paths and walkways suitable for walking, running,
biking, skating, and similar activities
- approximately 12,000 benches, many of which are “adopted” by citizens or businesses who become responsible for their maintenance
- dozens of sports fields for playing baseball, soccer, rugby, and other games, as well as a section of tennis courts
- a large skate park (added in the early Eighties to keep skateboarders off the paved pathways)
- the Brucato Bandshell, which features an extensive series of concerts and plays throughout the year
- two nice restaurants (Elysian Fields and Armstrong’s)


Something very strange has happened in the garden.
The place was always pretty fertile, but this year it has become positively prolific.
We have a sundial which in the early years stood on a wide patch of grass between a yew tree and an apple tree. That wide patch was progressively been getting narrower but suddenly this year the sundial has disappeared. It has been completely surrounded and eaten by the yew tree. The lawn is getting progressively smaller as the bushes encroach. Opening the front gate has become difficult as suddenly there are trees in the way. Madness.
After spending yesterday quietly sitting in the sun and pondering upon what I should be doing, today I decided to do some light pruning around the place, so I got out the chainsaw, the bolt cutters, the pruning saw and set to work.
I have removed three trees that I swear weren’t there last month. I have removed a mountain of brambles from the one spot where I’m positive I cleared completely last summer. I discovered that one of my variegated holly trees has been sprouting dozens of baby trees by drooping its branches and layering itself. I didn’t even know hollies could do that?
I thought about mowing the grass, but my little light pruning has me fucked. It’s hot outside [anything here over 10 degrees is considered hot] and it’s also quite humid so I’m sweating like a nervous candidate.
I think it is time to accept the inevitable.
By this time next year the entire estate is going to be one solid mass of hollies, brambles and ivy.
There is no point in fighting it so I may as well just sit back and watch the beech tree sprout new branches, and the ivy slither its tendrils across the ever diminishing lawn.
Anyone want a hundred or so variegated holly trees?


Best Steps For Gardening
Hiring a landscape gardner
It’s certainly worth taking the advice of a garden designer if you’re planning fundamental changes to your garden. They will come up with a plan of how to maximise space and can show you photos or take you around similar gardens they’ve transformed.
Depending on the size of the garden, you can expect to pay around £400 for an initial consultation and plan, and from around 5 to 15% of the value of the project
Less is more
The availability of outdoor space is at a premium, so you need to consider what you want to use the garden for and what type of buyers it might attract when you eventually come to sell. If it is a family home, it’s wise to maintain a grassy area for children to play on while a low-maintenance garden will be a top priority for busy City professionals. Older buyers tend to have more leisure time, so may be happy to have more flower beds, trees and areas that need tending. But overstock your garden with plants, and you could put off all but the keenest horticulturalists.
Patios and decking
A terrace is high up on most people’s wish list, so look at ways to step out into the garden on to decking or a patio. For a family house, you need enough hard surfacing to put a table and chairs out for six to eight people plus space for a barbecue and a few plants in containers.
More people are investing in lighting and patio heaters to extend the amount of time they can use their garden. With a covered terrace and heating, you can enjoy the outdoors throughout the year.
First impressions count, so don’t neglect your front garden. Keep it tidy and well presented, and plant slow-growing plants that don’t need much maintenance. Invest in screening – perhaps a trellis or fence – to conceal unsightly wheelie bins.
In inner city areas where parking is at a premium, you may want to add a driveway – but call in the professionals. Since 2008, there has been stricter legislation on paving over front gardens, due to concerns about the effect on the environment of removing green spaces in urban areas.


Aloe Greens Park in Anaheim has recently been featured in the parks issue of the prestigious Landscape Architecture Magazine, LASN. This beautiful park features applications of Organic Lighting’s OrgaLED LED lighting and Orgatech’s Omegalux wall wash LED Fixture.
OrgaLED’s LED lighting solutions have contributed to the park’s unique and sustainable design, providing energy-efficient lighting solutions that complement the park’s natural beauty.
The park’s extensive collection of aloe vera plants is a major attraction, and OrgaLED’s lighting solutions have been carefully integrated into the park’s design to enhance its visual appeal. The LED lights have been strategically placed to highlight the beautiful architectural elements of the park, creating a warm and welcoming ambiance for visitors.
OrgaLED’s lighting solutions have also contributed to the park’s commitment to sustainability. The LED lights use significantly less energy than traditional lighting solutions, reducing the park’s carbon footprint and helping to preserve the environment for future generations.
In addition to their energy efficiency, OrgaLED’s lighting solutions are also highly customizable, allowing designers to create unique lighting schemes that complement the surrounding environment. This flexibility has been instrumental in the park’s design, as the lighting solutions have been carefully selected and customized to create a cohesive and visually appealing outdoor space.
Another notable feature of Aloe Greens Park in Anaheim is the use of Orgatech’s Omegalux 1200 linear fixture to illuminate the park’s front sign. This durable and evenly illuminating lighting solution has helped to make the park more visible and accessible to visitors, even in the evening hours.
Overall, Organic Lighting’s OrgaLED LED and Orgatech’s Omegalux lighting solutions have been instrumental in the creation of Aloe Greens Park, enhancing the park’s natural beauty, providing sustainable lighting solutions, and contributing to the park’s unique and welcoming atmosphere. It’s no surprise that it has caught the attention of LASN magazine and is being recognized for its innovative contributions to the field of landscape architecture.
Organic Lighting’s OrgaLED Side Power
Orgatech’s Omegalux 1200
Aloe Greens Park, Anaheim CA | C2 Collaborative | Photos courtesy of Lennar
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Sara’s Gardens offers horticulture advice and management solutions for gardens and estates. It can also offer garden mentoring, problem-solving and staff training service in your own estate or garden.
Sara’s Gardens can help you create a wonderful garden to suit your purpose – a garden that reflects you and your lifestyle.
About Sara’s Gardens
Sara’s Gardens has been delivering projects for over 25 years, including estate management, landscaping and horticultural maintenance services. It has led historical garden restoration projects at Windsor Castle, Caversham Court Gardens and a number of listed homes and gardens in and around the Thames Valley area.
As well as delivering gardens of quality for high net wealth clients and those on more modest budgets. Sara is a qualified carer and has developed a number of horticultural therapy and community projects in recent years. Combined with many years teaching experience she is able to offer a holistic range of horticulture based services, including:
- Professional Garden Advice
- Garden management plans
- Planting plans
- Kitchen garden design
- Training and mentoring
- Interim garden management solutions
- Setting up community projects
- Horticultural therapy – individual and group
Whatever your need she can bring the professional horticultural knowledge, experience and inspiration to make your garden dreams come to life.


If you want to make your garden look more attractive, then it is advisable that you contact the best company or professionals out there that provide top notch landscape design service. Landscaping is not just about cleaning and removing the grasses that are found on your property, but it is also about adding and removing objects that can make your garden or property look more attractive. If it is your desire to turn your garden into a beautiful area and at the same time you want to save money, effort, and time, then it is beneficial that you contact and hire a company that provides outstanding landscape design or garden design service. Landscape and garden design can consume a lot of your precious time, and it is not wise. Get more information about landscaping services view website.
Finding the right company or professional that provides outstanding garden maintenance and landscape design service is very easy these days – all you have to do is do an on online research. But you need to be careful in choosing a particular company or professional since not all of them can truly transform or maintain your garden properly. If you really want to make sure that you are only hiring the best garden design service out there, then make sure that you read blogs, online articles or magazines that will give you an idea on how to choose the best company that provides such service. Asking for tips, pieces of advice, and recommendations from individuals you know who have experienced getting a top notch garden design or maintenance service is also beneficial. Follow the link for more information about garden design sydney.
There are many advantages which you and your family will surely enjoy if you hire the best company or professional out there that provides garden design or garden maintenance service. Having a beautiful garden will absolutely increase the value of your property. When looking for a company that provides outstanding garden maintenance service, you need to make sure that you consider some few things first. Before hiring a particular company, it is crucial that you do an online research first. It is vital that you pick a company that you can easily reach and contact without a problem. Always choose those companies or professionals who have the right set of skills and knowledge in transforming your garden or property.
You should also make sure that you consider the credentials and the background history of the company that provides garden maintenance service before you hire them. While you are on the website of the company that provides landscape design and garden maintenance service, you need to get their contact information. Talk to the company first, before you choose them – communication is very important. While you and the company or professional are talking, don’t forget to ask them relevant questions or raise your concerns if you have any. Always look for companies that have matchless customer care service.


Early spring is the best time to control Bermuda grass when it is actively growing and is less than six inches in height.
Additional treatment may be needed throughout the summer on Bermuda grass re-growth. If you plan to overseed your lawn in the fall, Bermuda grass should first be eliminated.
Bermuda Grass has a tendency to return each season through underground stems so it’s wise to consult with your Weed Man professional to put a management program in place.
Refer tothe Bermuda Grass Fact Sheet for more information.


Materials and Tools needed varies by project.
Trees, shrubs, flowers and grasses in the upland landscape can serve many purposes from shade, to access control, to framing views, to providing wildlife habitat. Upland planting can provide:
• Wildlife Habitat & Food
• Fall Color
• Erosion Control
You may choose to plant trees, shrubs, flowers and seed or sod on your property for a variety of reasons. You may want to define your property boundary, or maybe you want to provide shade over a patio. Regardless of the reason, there are some considerations that you should take into account. Always consider using native plants when possible as they are suited for survival in your area and they are much less likely to become invasive.
First, consider what purpose you want the planting to serve, as well as how local wildlife will use them. For example, you may want to avoid planting shrubs or flowers that attract a lot of bees next to a patio. Similarly, it may not be a good idea to plant dense shrubs that wildlife will live in close to trash containers or garages.
As with any planting, it is important to consider the mature size of the tree or shrub. One of the reasons you are planting these is to see them grow; don’t forget that as they grow they will become larger and take up more space.
Your property’s location, elevation, sun exposure and available water are also other important factors that will determine what type of plants will be successful. Consulting your local nursery is a good first step in selecting plants.
In terms of groundcover, you may want to add grasses to your property. This can be in the form of native grasses or manicured turf. Typically, property owners will not mow native grasses or will only mow them a couple times a season. Native grass is usually installed with seeding and will sometimes have wildflower seeds mixed in.
Manicured turf can be installed with seed or sod. Sod will establish quicker, but is more expensive. Manicured turf grasses will require frequent irrigation, mowing and periodic fertilization. As a result, areas next to streams and streambanks are not an ideal location for manicured turf. There are many environmental benefits to keeping a riparian buffer between manicured turf areas and the stream corridor.
In addition to turf grass sod, wildflower sod is available. This sod is more expensive than turf grass and it is meant for different types of applications. Wildflower sod may be a good option if you want to quickly establish native wildflower plants in small areas. Examples could include pockets in or on top of boulder retaining walls, strips next to pathways or areas in between flagstone steppers.


This painting was inspired by The Falling Water house located in southwestern Pennsylvania, and a masterpiece of American architecture designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. Built between 1936 and 1939, the house stands as a prime example of organic architecture, seamlessly blending into the natural landscape surrounding it. The house is perched above a waterfall, creating a stunning visual and auditory experience. It features cantilevered terraces and balconies, extensive use of glass walls and corners, and a unique horizontal design that creates an open, spacious feel. Falling Water is widely regarded as one of the most beautiful and innovative residential structures in the world and represents the pinnacle of Wright's career.
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SEC Zanzibar is expanding and in March we opened a new school building. The garden in front of the new class rooms is calling for a play ground. The first sketches have been made and we have many ideas. Not only for a play ground but also for a school fruit and vegetable garden. Tasty to eat, but also interesting for the children to see how nature is giving us tasty papaya’s!
Our playground is sponsored by friends and family, if you want to join please let us know!


In recent years, I hear more and more people striving to be green and do their part for the environmentI love it! They drive hybrid cars to use less fossil fuel, they use reusable shopping bags to use less plastic, and they use energy- and water-efficient appliances to use less electricity and water. Heres a new challenge: install a rain garden so less polluted runoff reaches our precious drinking water supplies. Rain Garden on the side of a residence.
Photo by: Heather Desko, New Jersey Water Supply Authority.
A rain garden is a landscaped, shallow depression that is designed to soak up rain water and runoff. As rain falls to the earth, some of it evaporates, some is used by plants, and some goes down into the soil. The rest of the rain flows across the land surface collecting pollutants and carrying them to rivers and reservoirs that are sources of our drinking water. Rain gardens are designed to collect water primarily from rooftops, but also from driveways and patios. They look like regular flower gardens, but when it rains, a rain garden will hold a few inches of water and allow it to slowly filter into the ground instead of running into storm drains and streams. Native plants, especially ones that are used to being wet, are a great choice for rain gardens. Rain gardens are not a good solution for areas that are always wetthat means the soil does not drain well. A rain garden should drain within 24-48 hours. If you have a basement, your rain garden should be at least 10 feet away from your house, and you should avoid your septic system (if you have one). Dont forget to call to locate underground utility lines before you digNJ One Call Hotline 811. If you are a Somerville, NJ resident and want to learn more about rain gardens, join us for informational workshops at Duke Farms on Thursday, August 22, 6-8pm and Saturday, August 24, 10am-12noon. Register here. Visit the New Jersey Water Supply Authoritys rain garden webpage for more information about local rain gardens. You can download a free copy of the NJ Rain Garden Manual by the Native Plant Society of New Jersey and Rutgers Cooperative Extension Water Resources Program. Are you a Somerville resident? Then you are in luck: free workshops, free design consultations and rebates for installing a rain garden are available! To learn more about the rebate program, click here. Happy planting!


Rotary Club of Honolulu Volunteer Project
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On August 5 and 12, over 50 volunteers from the Rotary Club of Honolulu, the Palama Board of Trustees, and Palama staff came to campus to help with two major grounds projects: planting ulu trees in along the gym parking lot along the H1 freeway and installing a raised-bed instructional garden next to the dining hall.
The ulu trees will create some cover from the highway and provide fruit for our after school youth cooking classes and community events. The garden will be tended by Palama youth and seniors to grow vegetables and herbs be used in youth cooking classes and in a kitchen skills job training program, currently being developed.
The RAT Pack (Rotary Action Team) and volunteers used the two Saturdays to prepare and plant 21 ulu trees along the H1 freeway and buried 100' PVC piping to provide water for irrigation. In an area next to the Higashino Building, the team built and painted 9 planter boxes, erected 10 fence posts, and dug a trench for an irrigation system to the garden. During the following Saturday, the team enclosed the garden with recycled fencing material and prepared the raised–beds with appropriate top soil. A great job by RAT Pack and other volunteers.
The Rotary Club provided the planning and coordination, and the labor for the project and also sourced the ulu trees and lots of necessary supplies, tools and equipment to construct the various components of the enclosed garden and planting of the trees. Thank you to the RAT Pack for their thoughtfulness and generosity.
You can see more pictures of the project on the Rotary Club's website. It was a fun event, with lots of physical labor and sweat, and most satisfying to see the project come together.
In the coming weeks, we are planning to install an aquaponics system, thanks to a grant from The Garden Club of Honolulu as part of the instructional garden project.
Mahalo to the Rotary Club of Honolulu and Palama Settlement board members for all their very hard work!
Photos from the Project
A batting cage frame still stands next to the dining hall behind the Higashino Building, although the cage itself was removed years ago. This is what the space looked like before the garden was dug.
Painting boards for the raised beds.
Planting ulu trees.
Digging the trench line and fence post holes.
The finished garden beds. We're ready to plant!


A temperate climate and fertile soil where seven springs flow, there is abundant flora and fauna, and a view of the Périgord Noir (Black Perigord) hills. This is the Eyrignac Estate, a gentle paradise where everything comes together. Nestled at the heart of this 200 hectare estate, like a jewel in a verdant setting, the unchanging gardens of Eyrignac surround the 17th century family Manor House in a theatre of plants. Here the spectacle of Nature is played out in every season. The gardens at Eyrignac have been open to the public since 1987, after being totally reorganised in1965, and in 2004 were awarded the title ‘Jardins Remarquables’ (Outstanding Gardens). You are invited to discover, virtually speaking, 300 examples of topiary including yew, box, hornbeam and ivy ; hand clipped plant sculptures, lawns, fountains, ornamental lakes, the Rose Garden, flower and vegetable gardens. There are many facets that make up the French-style Garden, the rustic gardens as well as the botanical trails of the estate. We hope to see you very soon at Eyrignac!
An insight into Eyrignac


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Available ranges include Ecoblock, ProtectaWeb and Cell Track.
Wrekin Cell Track – This system is specifically designed to allow the development and extension of vehicular access areas in aesthetically sensitive locations. Manufactured with ease of installation in mind, Celltrack can be used with a variety of fill materials, allowing developers to build new access areas such as roads and car parks, which are both pleasing to the eye and consistent with the existing environment. Celltrack is a permanent panelled system that is virtually invisible once infilled. Designed for quick and easy installation, panels simply interlock together and incorporate small ground spikes which provide anchorage during installation. Celltrack can be in-filled with soil to promote grass growth or gravel to create decorative driveways and paths.
Pennine Ecoblock – The Ecoblock range has many benefits, including the lightweight material and self-fastening connectors, making the grids quick and easy to transport, handle and install. Manufactured from durable UV stabilised High Density Polyethylene (HDPE), they are a robust, enduring solution for all your ground reinforcing needs. They are also eco-friendly, as the material is 100% recycled and chemically inert, so can be placed on the ground without long-term damage to the surrounding soil.
The Ecoblock 39 ground reinforcement mat enables easy and rapid installation of substructures to many home landscaping projects. Ecoblock 45 is ideal for pedestrian and occasional vehicular use, for use in applications such as reinforcing hardstandings, footpaths, verges, bridge abutments and access roads. Ecoblock 70 is suitable for areas where there is freestanding or flowing vehicular traffic. The Ecoblock Heavy is perfect for areas where there is freestanding or flowing HGV traffic, for instance for reinforcing HGV carparks and truck stops.
Wrekin ProtectaWeb – The ProtectaWeb slope stabilisation provides contractors with straightforward installation, even on steep banks and slopes. A perforated panelled system, ProtectaWeb is an incredibly cost effective solution for stabilisation and can reduce granular fill requirement by up to 50%.
Common fill materials can be used, even in locations of high load intensity. When infilled, ProtectaWeb provides a semi-rigid foundation.
Traffic loads are distributed laterally, reducing rutting and assisting in the retention of infill materials.
If you need gravel retention or grass protection products for your next project, contact your local branch.


A flowering plantation package typically refers to a package or offering related to the cultivation and care of flowering plants. These packages are often designed for individuals, businesses, or gardening enthusiasts who want to create beautiful and vibrant gardens or landscapes with a variety of flowering plants. Here is a general description of what a flowering plantation package might include:
- Plant Selection: The package may offer a selection of flowering plants that are suitable for the local climate and conditions. This could include annuals, perennials, bulbs, shrubs, or trees known for their beautiful flowers.
- Variety: Depending on the package, there may be a range of flowers in terms of colors, sizes, and shapes to create a visually appealing garden or landscape.
- Soil and Fertilizer: Many packages include potting suitable for the chosen plants and fertilizers to ensure healthy growth and abundant blooms.
- Planting Guide: Detailed instructions on how to plant each type of flowering plant, including optimal spacing and depth, as well as the best time of year to plant.
- Care and Maintenance Instructions: Information on how to care for the plants, including watering schedules, pruning, deadheading, and any special requirements for the specific plants included.
- Pest and Disease Control: Guidance on how to prevent and treat common pests and diseases that might affect flowering plants..
- Customer Support: Access to customer support or gardening experts who can provide assistance and answer questions about the package.


Transforming your outdoor space into a Zen-inspired sanctuary is a delightful way to create a peaceful haven right in your own backyard. Welcome to Patio Bliss, where tranquility meets nature and relaxation takes center stage. Begin by choosing natural elements to weave into your patio oasis. Opt for comfortable yet minimalistic furniture, such as low-slung seating adorned with plush cushions in calming earth tones. Arrange them strategically to encourage intimate conversations or solo meditation. Integrate bamboo accents for an authentic touch, be it through privacy screens, planters, or even a gently swaying wind chime. These elements not only enhance the aesthetics but also contribute to the soothing soundscape of your outdoor retreat. Embrace the power of greenery by introducing potted plants and lush foliage. Consider incorporating ornamental grasses, Japanese maples, or bonsai trees to evoke a sense of harmony and balance. Arrange stones in a mindful manner to create a pathway or a focal point, encouraging a mindful stroll through your Zen garden. The subtle crunch of gravel underfoot adds to the sensory experience, grounding you in the present moment.
Illuminate your sanctuary with soft, warm lighting, opting for lanterns or string lights to create a cozy ambiance as the sun sets. To further elevate the Zen atmosphere, designate a dedicated meditation space. This can be a simple corner adorned with a meditation cushion, a small water feature, or a carefully placed statue and learn more. The key is to keep this space uncluttered, fostering a sense of openness and clarity. Consider a Japanese-inspired tea set for moments of reflection, encouraging you to savor the present with each sip. An outdoor rug in natural fibers can define this space while providing a comfortable surface for meditation or yoga. Integrate the soothing sounds of nature by adding a small water feature a trickling fountain or a peaceful pond can work wonders for creating a serene ambiance. The gentle murmur of water will drown out the noise of the outside world, inviting a sense of calm into your outdoor sanctuary. Wind-resistant plants, such as bamboo or ornamental grasses, can provide a subtle rustling that complements the water’s melody.
Lastly, consider introducing a focal point that resonates with your personal connection to Zen philosophy. This could be a carefully chosen sculpture, a symbolic rock arrangement, or a miniature sand garden for mindful raking. By infusing personal touches, you not only create a visually pleasing space but also one that aligns with your own journey towards tranquility. In Patio Bliss, every element contributes to a harmonious symphony of nature, design, and mindfulness. With thoughtful planning and a commitment to simplicity, your outdoor sanctuary can become a haven of peace, inviting you to unwind and find serenity in the midst of the natural world.


Many home and business homeowners may believe that landscaping is only for aesthetic appearances, but it goes far past appears. There are numerous benefits to landscaping, each residential and commercial. With skilled landscaping services, house and business house owners can achieve an excellent-wanting, sustainable and useful landscape.
The first details many onlookers discover about a professionally designed and maintained landscape are the lushness of the grass, the traces of the pathways, the properly-trimmed hedges and trees, the colorful flower beds and the water options of decorative accessories. Landscapes stuffed with flowerbeds can create fantastic smells as well as stunning colors but the advantages of landscaping go far past what human senses understand
There are numerous environmental advantages to professionally designed and maintained residential and industrial landscaping. Landscaping services work with home and enterprise house owners to create a landscape that meets all of their needs whereas additionally benefiting the setting. Environmental benefits of landscaping embrace:
Cleaner environment - Plants embody grass, shrubs, flowers and timber help seize pollutants and mud. Grass and different vegetation produce oxygen, which all residing things need to survive.
Cleaner air - Along with producing oxygen, grasses and plants absorb carbon dioxide. They then remodel it into oxygen and carbon, providing ample oxygen for the property house owners.
Cooling properties - Underfoot, grass is cooler than exhausting, non-porous surfaces similar to cement and asphalt. Properties with grass lawns can expertise a cooling impact that keeps the surface a minimum of 20-30 levels cooler than asphalt or naked soil. A property with bushes that provide shade to the constructing structures can also expertise a reduction in inside temperatures.
Reduced noise - Hard surfaces similar to pavement and concrete can increase noise levels, but properties with landscaped lawns, trees and different crops considerably lower noise ranges and air pollution.
Water filtration - Landscaping that accommodates grass, timber, crops take up doubtlessly harmful runoff, and helps filter it, preserving water provides healthier.
During occasions of water restriction, maintaining a panorama with sustainable practices is vitally necessary. Residential landscaping providers and industrial landscaping companies make sure that a property retains its appearance and environmental advantages without straining the water supply.
Positive impact of urban landscaping
Urban areas can benefit tremendously from landscaping providers. Creating areas filled with grass, vegetation and tree canopies helps stop runoff erosion, provides shade to scale back floor temperatures and reduces noise pollution. Incorporating a lush landscaped area in a industrial area provides an oasis that benefits humans and the setting. Additional benefits of city landscaping include:
- Tree-lined streets and houses with giant yards can cut back crime rates, in accordance with the U.S. Forest Service
- Viewing timber, plants and greenspaces can decrease stress levels and scale back blood stress.
- Strolling via landscapes, even small ones in a busy city, can improve attention span and reminiscence retention.
- Creating green spaces in a neighborhood can scale back stress and have a positive influence on quality of life.
Commercial landscaping advantages
Commercial landscaping can have several benefits for enterprise owners. High-high quality landscaping round a building can enhance the number of companies renting area within it. Tree canopies and luxurious landscaping can encourage shoppers to travel further, keep longer and spend more money at companies. Employees who can view a nicely-maintained industrial landscape from their home windows or get pleasure from it during breaks can experience higher job satisfaction, quality of life and improved well being. People looking for an apartment are prepared to pay extra for a residence with high quality landscaping and greater access to green house.
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Enriching the Soil Naturally
By Rebecca Lexa
Any time of year is a good time to create a compost heap! You can compost just about any organic material, although some will break down sooner than others. There are options to fit almost any household.
If you have a yard, the easiest method is to simply create a spot out of the way for the compost. You can buy a commercial compost barrel or create one yourself. An easy compost container is to make a square with four wooden pallets, with the open ends facing up. Drive a t-post into each one of these spaces to hold the pallets; you can lift a pallet off the posts if you need to remove it to reach the compost for easier turning.
Vermicomposting, composting with worms, also works well, although the smaller area will reduce the amount of material that you compost. All you need is a plastic storage bin with ventilation holes poked in the lid, some newspaper and food scraps, and red wiggler worms.
You can use compost in your garden or yard; your plants will thank you. Here are some good resources to help you get started:


You have a flood in backyard whenever it rains moderately ? Underground Stormwater Tank it what you are looking for urgently.
Cell Tank has been used extensively throughout England. Made from 100% recycled materials, Drainage Cell Modules are easy to install and provide a cost effective storm water management solution for residential, commercial, and industrial projects.
The high compressive strength of the stormwater crate system means the tank can be installed below high traffic areas. The panels that make up the module have moulded rings, which can be simply cut around with a handheld jigsaw to allow pipes to be fitted.
Underground Modular Stormwater Retention Tanks
Stormwater Retention / Detention Underground Tanks are ideal for controlling stormwater flow from houses, car parking areas, golf courses, etc. The system comprises a lightweight polymer Drainage cell modules that can be easily installed to provide an ecologically sustainable unlimited rainwater storage capacity.
Key Benefits of Crates Storm Water Retention and Infiltration Tanks:
- Crates Water Cells are trafficable and can be installed below car parking areas.
- Crates Drainage cells provide an extremely efficient, low-cost drainage system
- Can be easily adapted to projects of any shape or size Underground installation allows the surface above the tank to be utilised for car parking or landscaping
- Eliminates open stormwater sumps, making the surface area usable
- Leach drains can be easily constructed to any size for efficient discharge of water to the surrounding soil
- Lightweight construction allows easy transportation and installation compared to concrete and gravel systems
- Greater cubic holding capacity
- Permeable surface area allows quicker percolation and soakage and infiltration.
- 95% void area, chemically inert material and 100% recycled material
- Not affected by mould or algae
- Supplied in flat pack form
- Residential Soakwells Easy to install
- Cost effective stormwater detention tanks
Stormwater Detention Tank
Drainage Cells can also be used for the detention of excess stormwater by storing the water and allowing a reduced discharge into stormwater pipes or channel systems and surrounding grounds. This collection and slow dispersion of stormwater is often referred to as stormwater detention..


Plants are our pride and joy at Pengethley, and we try to extend this to our planteria. We do not just buy in “looking good” plants, but also try to stock traditional garden plants 12 months of the year in our extensive a-z range.
The staff work very hard to ensure that all year-round plants are looked after and cared for.
The planteria has an extensive choice of A – Z of shrubs, ground plants, herbaceous plants, roses, climbers, fruit and specimen trees, bedding, alpines and the more unusual plants.
All the plants are nurtured through the winter, many brought into the large polytunnel to make them ready for sale in the busy spring and summer periods.
If you are trying to find that unusual plant or specific variety, we are more than willing to try and obtain it for you.


The revitalization of the Neném Prancha Square has been made possible through an agreement established in 2014 between INB and the Resende City Hall. The leisure area is located at the COHAB (Municipal Housing Company) of the Engenheiro Passos district, in the municipality of Resende (RJ).
The reform of the square allowed improvements in the electrical and lighting systems, as well as gardening and installation of outdoor physical exercise equipment.
The space also includes a beach volleyball court, a natural lawn field and a playground for children. The site is an important coexistence area for the Engenheiro Passos district population.


It was disappointing not to see the Martin Creed garden still in place in Christchurch. Creed had planted the temporary installation as his contribution to Christchurch the Garden City for Scape 2006. An eclectic variety of plants were strictly ranked in order from smallest to largest in a straight line. Given the different growth patterns of the plants, it would have been fascinating to track the idea over a longer period of time rather than revert so quickly to the predictable colour splashes that have replaced it. The Creed planting neatly matched Robert Irwin’s description of the fabulous garden he designed for the Getty Center in Los Angeles: "a sculpture in the form of a garden aspiring to be art."
Images top, from left: Martin Creed Scape, September 2006, Christchurch City Council, March 2007. Bottom: Robert Irwin’s garden at the Getty Center, Los Angeles.
Tuesday, March 20, 2007
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East Whisman Precise Plan
Mountain View, California
Client: City of Mountain View, Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority
Role: Urban Design Lead, Street Design Lead
Project Duration: 2016 – 2019
American Planning Association California Chapter – Comprehensive Plan, Small Jurisdiction Award of Excellence, 2020
- Mix of new and re-imagined existing streets designed as pedestrian-friendly multimodal and green streets
- Extensive network of pedestrian and bicycle facilities
- Street and streetscape policy, design, and guidance accommodates a growing urban density and changing land uses
Funded by a Priority Development Area planning grant, the East Whisman Precise Plan was prepared to guide future redevelopment into a pedestrian-friendly and mixed-use transit-oriented development district and coordinate multimodal and streetscape improvements in East Whisman. The plan accommodates increased density and changing land use and provides guidance on site, building, street, and infrastructure design and improvements that implement the City’s goals to create a more livable, sustainable, connected, and attractive community.
CD+A worked to emphasize complete and green streets, and streetscape designs and standards in the plan to increase multimodal access, comfort and convenience; community identity; placemaking; public open spaces; access to transit; and wayfinding. The majority of existing streets will be retrofitted by removing or narrowing vehicle lanes or parking lanes to accommodate dedicated bicycle facilities and providing corner bulbouts. New streets are designed for multimodal use, along with street trees, site furnishings, and green infrastructure for stormwater treatment. Enhanced pedestrian, bicycle, and multi-use paths and facilities will create a more connected East Whisman and clear wayfinding elements will help visitors and residents navigate with ease.


Kelley Thomas Landscape & Nursery is a family operated business that was started by the husband and wife team of Kelley and Lisa Thomas. Kelley and Lisa operated a lawn and landscape nursery in Canyon Texas from 1983 to 1996 prior to moving their family to Mountain Home, AR. They opened the doors of Kelley Thomas Landscape & Nursery, their new retail nursery and garden center, in 1996. Altogether, they have 26 years of lawn and landscaping experience and look forward to helping you fill the gap between an average yard and a magnificent yard.
The Mountain Home nursery and garden center rests on 5 acres of land and is filled to its perimeters with trees of all sizes, shrubs, perennials, annuals, ground covers, hanging baskets, concrete statuary, decorative iron, bulk landscape products, mulch, plants, dirt and landscaping rocks. Kelley and Lisa take great pride in the landscaping services that they provide. They can do it all including landscape renovation, pond building and sprinkler system installation.
In 2015, Kelley and Lisa were able to expand the business and opened a new location in Mountain Home, the Kelley Thomas Garden Center, Gift Market and Crazy Grace Boutique located at 1817 Highway 62 East. The Garden Center has plants, trees, shrubs and accessories, and the Gift Market and Crazy Grace Boutique has candles, jewelry, clothing, home decor, yard ornaments and much more.
Our experienced, friendly garden center and landscaping staff are eager to assist you with all your planting needs. Our team will go the extra mile to help you build the landscape of your dreams for your home or business. We all love what we do and it shows in our completed work.


Resin Bound Aggregate provides a tough, easy to maintain and aesthetically pleasing surface that gives the appearance of natural gravel without the associated disadvantages. An existing base of either tarmac or concrete can be utilised if it is of a suitable condition.
If required, Pavilion Paving can install a new base or carry out localised repairs if deemed necessary prior to installation enabling a cost and time efficient paving solution. Pavilion paving also offer a wide range of edging options to compliment your new resin bound aggregate surface.
The system uses a two part resin mix which is combined with natural aggregate in a forced action mixer to completely bind together into a beautiful,seamless paving solution laid at 18-20mm thickness. Resin Bound surfaces are ideal for driveways, footpaths,playgrounds, car parks and patio areas. We have eleven standard finishes available (see below), we can also create your very own bespoke Resin aggregate mix or add borders, motifs, patterns and much more in a different colour resin aggregate mix.
Resin bound Surfacing is permeable, thus allowing surface water to drain through the surface and back into the water table. The finish is an anti-slip,weed proof, porous surface with the performance of concrete or tarmac. Within a few hours the area will be ready for use. It is also more attractive and flexible than concrete and other traditional surfaces.


Outdoor Living Spaces
Most of us have backyards or an outdoor space connected to our homes. Recently, the purpose and uses of outdoor spaces has shifted. People have started to bring the indoors out, creating unique outdoor living spaces. This new trend has opened up a world of options for backyard customization.
Why have a living room outdoors? As we know, it is always good for us to get outside and enjoy nature. Most of us have jobs and don’t get to be outside all that much. And when we get home we want the comfort a living room offers. With this new trend, we can now have that same comfort outside and enjoy the beautiful outdoors! Also, adding an outdoor living space to your home is a great way to add value to your property.
As you can imagine, there are many different types of outdoor spaces and many uses for them. You can use them for personal use, to do work outside, to read in comfort, or just to sit outside and enjoy nature.
You can use these outdoor living spaces for entertainment purposes. You can create an outdoor kitchen and host family and friends over for a BBQ.
Photos found on 101recycledcrafts & betterdecoratingbible.com
These spaces also work great as a place for you and friends or family to chat together. Another neat idea is to create an outdoor movie theater or TV area. Kids will definitely enjoy watching movies outside!
Photos found on betterdecoratingbible.com & ladolcevitablog.com
These outdoor living spaces are a great way we can bring family or friends together and connect with one another in the great outdoors. What kind of outdoor living space will you create?


We are on 4/10th of an acre with the garden divided into 7 ‘rooms’ separated by passageways. Charlotte is a Master Gardener and does the planting while Paul does the design and construction of the hardscape. We do everything ourselves, no outside help was used in the construction or is used in the maintenance of the garden.
The garden is private and not open to the public unless special arrangements are made. See contact page.
There is an OPEN GARDEN on Saturday and Sunday, July 23 & 24, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm.
For a map of the garden click here.
For pictures of individual plants click here.
For a video of a backyard proposal Paul did click here.
For a video of a proposal for a public park click here.
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