The backyard is a highlight in any home. Having a beautiful outdoor space not only adds value to your property but also allows you to escape from the hustle and bustle of daily life while relaxing and unwinding in your own little piece of paradise. There are countless ways to transform your backyard into a space that's truly exceptional. Here are 14 ways that you can turn your outdoor space into an oasis of tranquility.
Plant a garden
It should go without saying but no backyard is complete without a garden. By adding plants, trees, and, of course, flowers, you can make your space feel like a private park. Not only do flowers add color to the spaces, but when a breeze blows, you'll also enjoy a plethora of wonderful scents. Raised garden beds or wooden flower boxes can make your garden that much more beautiful; just make sure you have a hose or sprinkler system for when it's especially hot outside or hasn't rained for awhile.
Add water features
To truly make your backyard feel like an oasis, add some water features. The classics include fountains, ponds, and a pool. These days, people are also installing little creeks which can give a normal backyard the look and feel of a ravine. That said, remember that any water features you add will enhance the space and make it look and feel exceptional.
Incorporate fire elements
Fire is another element that can transform an ordinary backyard into a design showcase. By incorporating a few choice pieces such as tiki torches or a fire pit, you can add an interesting contrast between your water and fire features, making your yard feel like a cottage or even a resort depending on how you go about it. Make sure that you never leave any fires burning unattended, and always extinguish them when you go inside for the night.
Build a new deck
Having a nice deck is a must for those looking to transform their backyards. A deck is often the social hub of your backyard, and it's the place where people spend the most time while enjoying their outdoor space. Enhance your deck
by adding comfortable seating and, of course, a barbeque for preparing meals. Chances are that your deck is where you'll be entertaining your guests, so make sure it's a good one.
Install a hot tub
Few things in life are more relaxing than soaking in a hot tub. Having your very own spa right in your backyard can make every day a spa day and is one of the best investments you can make for your wellbeing. When you have a hot tub in your backyard, you can soothe your muscles, calm your mind, and rejuvenate your spirit whenever you want, without ever having to leave home. Plus, backyard hot tubs are always a hit with family and friends.
Take advantage of arches
Archways and trellises can add a touch of charm to your outdoor space, transforming it into something truly special. Make your arches even more beautiful by covering them with vines or flowers, which will make the space feel enchanted and magical. You can also add functionality to your arches by placing them along your path, which brings us to the next point.
Create a stone path
If you don’t already have a stone path
in your yard, then you’ll definitely want to create one. Without a path, backyard spaces can feel chaotic, but having a pathway connecting all of your other backyard features will make the space appear professionally designed. A bonus tip is to install lighting along your path so that you can continue to enjoy your backyard at night without worrying about trips and falls; torches and LED lights are perfect for this.
No backyard is complete without a place to sit, unwind, and relax. Whether you want to read a book or spend some quiet time alone with your thoughts, you'll want somewhere cozy to sit down and enjoy your oasis, and a well-placed bench can make all the difference. Position your bench or benches near your garden, where your house is out of view; by doing this, you'll feel like you've been transported to a wonderful private park or an elegant private garden.
Make shade with a pergola
During the hot summer months, you'll definitely be thankful to have some shade in your backyard, and adding a gazebo or pergola is the perfect way to achieve this. Shaded areas make it so that you can enjoy your backyard even on the hottest days without having to worry about heat stroke or getting a sunburn, and they are also the perfect place to entertain guests when the sun makes it uncomfortable to do so on your deck.
Add an outdoor dining area
Most people agree that dining al fresco is much more enjoyable than having your dinner indoors. So, by creating an outdoor dining space
, you'll be able to enjoy countless meals in your backyard while also hosting outdoor dinner parties, cocktail parties, or other events that are enhanced by being in a beautiful outdoor setting. Ideally, you'll want outdoor dining furniture that can be moved so that if the sun is hot, you can position your dining set in the shade under your pergola, but when the sun isn’t scorching, you can move it over to your garden, your deck, or near the pool.
Illuminate the yard with smart lights
As mentioned, backyard lighting is important. Not only can well-placed lights make your yard accessible in the evening and at night, but lighting can also set a mood or change the ambiance of your outdoor space. These days, smart lights are the way to go. LED smart lights can be controlled via an app on your phone, with an A.I. voice assistant, such as Google Assistant, Siri, or Alexa, or else by an old-fashioned remote. By being able to alter the color of your exterior lighting, you can change the look and feel of your entire backyard, which can add a wow factor and enhance the space dramatically.
Hang a hammock
Let’s be honest—who doesn’t love lounging in a hammock? A backyard hammock is a perfect place to read a book, meditate, or simply enjoy a nap in your outdoor oasis. There are a few different types of hammocks available, but really any of them will do the trick. So, whether you suspend a hammock between two trees or on portable stands, either way, you'll be thankful for your hammock every time you lay down in it. To make your hammock even more comfy, bring out a pillow and light fleece blanket; just remember to bring them back inside when you're finished with your hammock for the day so that they don't get soaked if it rains.
Set up lawn games
Looking to add a splash of fun to your backyard? Set up a few lawn games, such as a horseshoe pit, a lawn bowling area, or even a few holes of mini-putt. Not only will these features make your yard much more fun, but they'll also give your guests another option for something to do when you invite them over for the afternoon or after enjoying a lovely outdoor dinner.
Install a backyard shed
Last but not least, a cluttered yard is unattractive, so consider installing a backyard shed or designating another space for storing your outdoor gear. By having a backyard shed, you can store your lawn care equipment, gardening supplies, pool and hot tub chemicals, backyard games, and everything else that you need for your backyard without having those things occupy your outdoor real estate when not in use. You don't need to have a massive backyard shed, a small storage shed will do the trick, but if you do have the space for something a bit larger, then you can also consider adding a changing room for people to use before hopping in the pool.
Think of your backyard as a blank canvas that you can paint any way you want. There are plenty of excellent options available that can help you transform an otherwise normal yard into something truly exceptional. By doing so, not only will you be able to dramatically enhance the aesthetic of your outdoor space, you'll be able to increase the level of enjoyment you get from your backyard while adding significant value to your home.Jan Attard
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Chicago (May 24, 2023) – South East Chicago Commission (SECC) is honored to announce The Shirley J. Newsome Beautification Grant Awards for 2023. The program aims to provide micro-grants to neighborhood organizations and groups to support beautification and revitalization projects that enhance the physical attractiveness and quality of life within Hyde Park, Kenwood, Oakland, Washington Park and Woodlawn communities. Since 1999 the SECC has collectively granted more than $1,000,000 in beautification funds. For 2023 the Elizabeth Louise Smith Fund, the Camelot Foundation and private donors have bound together to graciously support this year’s projects.
In 2023, the SECC renamed the Neighborhood Enhancement Grant, which will now be presented as the Shirley J. Newsome Beautification Grant Program, in honor of former Board Chair and community leader, Shirley J. Newsome, who passed in December 2022.
“For nearly 15 years, Ms. Newsome provided valuable insight, expertise, and guidance on how micro-grants were dispersed. She directly impacted over 120 projects during her involvement with the program,” stated Diane Burnham, Executive Director for the SECC. “The SECC has worked to build communities from the inside out with strategic micro-investments that impact not only the neighborhoods we serve but also the neighbors themselves. Ultimately, we are working collectively to attract investments to the community at large.”
The SECC and Community Selection Committee are honored to announce eight (8) community grants for 2023. The grant selection committee, comprised of community members from SECC’s five (5) footprint neighborhoods, selected the following community groups for the strength of their proposals and the breadth of potential impact:
• Burke Educational Garden and Space Enhancement Project by 2016 Ma’at will install a stage at the Burke Garden along with rebuilding and painting the planters. There are at least two planned events involving planting within the beds and a “Harvest Celebration.”
• 6100 S St. Lawrence Block Club will rebuild the community garden at the southeast corner of 62nd and St. Lawrence with the creation of 20 new raised beds in the open space, to develop a reading garden and a dog resting area.
• Muddy Waters MOJO Museum Front Yard Beautification will sod the front yard, repair and beautify the pavers from the sidewalk to the front door, add two trees, and plant annual flowers in the front yard of the Muddy Waters House at 4339 S Lake Park Avenue.
• Paradise Garden Project by Salaam Community Wellness Center will enhance its current organic garden by designing and creating a walkable urban educational garden center. Currently there are 30 raised beds which produced between 25 and 30 varieties of fruits, vegetables and herbs during the last growing season. The project aims to educate visitors on the nutritional value of the produce in the garden.
• Pocket Prairie Place by Woodlawn Clean Up: One Lot at a Time will transform a current vacant city-owned lot into a “pocket prairie” garden which utilizes plants that are indigenous to the Chicagoland area. The prairie will adapt to the region’s climate, creating havens for insects, butterflies, birds and humans alike.
• Sankofa Garden by the Sankofa Group will develop a flower and food garden to improve the quality of life for Woodlawn residents by creating a flower garden for residents to utilize for planting, growing and eating whole and natural grown foods.
• Spruce Park Beautification by Nichols Park PAC- Spruce Park Subcommittee will beautify the half-block long garden beds with basic supplies and additional shrubs and foliage to help prevent erosion and damage from pets.
• Woodlawn Botanical Nature Center by William Hill Center for the Arts will create a rainwater shade garden at the Woodlawn Botanical Garden on 63rd and Stony Island.
Please contact Kiara Hardin, Program Coordinator, via email at firstname.lastname@example.org to learn more about the 2023 Shirley J. Newsome Beautification Grant recipients and their projects.
About the South East Chicago Commission
The mission of the SECC is to facilitate and support economic development within the Southeast lakefront communities of Hyde Park, Kenwood, Oakland, Washington Park and Woodlawn to foster collaboration and coordination among businesses, organizations and institutions to promote the creation of jobs, investment and economic vitality.


Kirstenbosch Gardens – the Jewel of the Floral Kingdom
The Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens are justifiably regarded as one of the top seven botanical gardens in the world. And with good reason! These gardens are a magnificent celebration of unique South African flora. All plants are indigenous to South Africa and these include delicate fynbos, majestic proteas and much-coveted cycads – all set within expansive rolling lawns. Streams, ponds and well-laid pathways encourage the visitor to easily explore the 528 ha of this marvel of a garden. Or, if deemed too challenging, then at least the 36 ha of the exquisitely cultivated sections.
The Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens was established in 1913 by a visionary Cape Government to ‘ promote, conserve and display’ the extraordinarily rich and diverse flora of Southern Africa. No visitor with a love of enhanced Nature can afford to miss it.
A singular feature of these gardens is the tree canopy walkway also known as the ‘Boomslang’. This raised tree canopy walkway lazily winds and climbs and falls through the trees. An unforgettable and utterly different way of seeing the gardens, securely enfolding its ravishing plants, shrubs, flowers and trees. And gazing upwards and beyond, one can see the stark backdrop of iconic Table Mountain, and even further the hazy splendour of the Hottentots Holland Mountains.
This 130 metre long ‘Boomslang’ tree canopy walkway is a crescent-shaped structure made of steel and timber. Starting at ground level it gently climbs to a height of 11.5 metres before, as gently, falling away.
For bird lovers, the gardens are home to a wide variety of birds. And as one can see, the views from the ‘Boomslang’ canopy walkway are nothing short of spectacular.


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This publication is the result of more than six years of hard work by a dedicated group of European urban forest and tree experts. The editors are indebted to the national experts of COST Action E12 ‘Urban Forests and Trees’ and to the others who have contributed to the various chapters in this. What constitutes effective front-yard landscaping? As you may well imagine, the answer depends, in part, on who you ask. For example, while it's unlikely that a woodland garden would occupy the space in an urban or suburban setting, such front-yard landscaping is hardly unusual in rural areas.. But if we limit the scope of the discussion to urban and suburban areas, we find consensus on ten.
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Bravura is excited to announce the opening of the Lexington Avenue Splash Park located in Danville, Kentucky!
Together with the playground and picnic area opened in the Fall of 2018, the neighborhood splash park offers a colorful collection of state-of-the-art features suitable for various ages and abilities.
Nestled within a grove of mature trees and bordered by locally sourced dry-laid stone walls, the park extends out into the landscape with an adventure trail and wood boardwalk.
The final phase of the park’s design will incorporate a children’s rain garden along with interpretive graphics describing the story of the water cycle, highlighting its important relationship with the nearby municipal water plant expansion, also completed by Bravura in 2017.
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Nearly a decade ago, the United States lost one of its most important — and perhaps least known — landscape architects of the 20th century: Dan Kiley.
Even if you’re not familiar with the man, you’re likely aware of, or have even visited, some of his most notable public projects, including the Jefferson National Expansion Memorial in St. Louis; Boston’s John F. Kennedy Library; the Dallas Museum of Art; and the South Garden at the Art Institute of Chicago, to name a few. (Shown above, his design for the Oakland Museum of California gardens, created in partnership with building architect Kevin Roche.) In fact, Kiley is noted for being second only to Fredrick Law Olmsted Sr. for landscape sites that have National Historic Landmark status.
If you have an affinity for landscape architecture or simply want to learn more about this award-winning designer, Washington, D.C.’s National Building Museum is hosting “The Landscape Architecture Legacy of Dan Kiley” through May 18, 2014.
If you can’t make it to D.C. in time, the exhibit will be traveling (though its next stop has not yet been announced). In the meantime, you can learn more about Kiley and many of his notable projects at the Cultural Landscape Foundation website.


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Coreopsis, Dwarf Lance
Coreopsis, Dwarf Plains
Coreopsis, Red Plains
Cornflower - Polka Dot
Cornflower, Dwarf Blue
Daisy, Dwarf Shasta
Gaillardia, Per. Dwarf
Globemallow, Goose Lf
Iris, Wild Blue
Lupine, Per. Purple
Nodding Pink Onion
Penstemon, Rocky Mtn.
Phlox, Ann. Mix Colors
Phlox, Red Annual
Pinks, Sweet William
Poppy, Calif. Orange
Poppy, Dwarf California
Poppy, Red Corn
Poppy, Calif.Mix Colors
Primrose, Com. Evening
Primrose, Dwarf Evening
Primrose, Pale Evening
Primrose, Showy Even.
Primrose, Tall Evening
Sweet Blk-Eyed Susan
Sweet Pea, Perennial
Trefoil, Bird's Foot


Although Dubai has one of the harshest climates, with over 50 degrees of heat and between 90-100% humidity during the summer months, there are plenty of lush green havens to escape to. From inner city escapes to sprawling parks and beache, the Government of Dubai has made a concerted effort to provide beautiful green spaces in a city characterized by concrete and glass.
Some are perfect for a quick lunch break, while others are laid out on acres of land and you need a car to drive in and explore.
Below, we take a look at the best parks in Dubai, the facilities they have, and what can be best enjoyed at each location.
This 150-acre park bordered by the Sheikh Zayed Road, Al Wasl Road, Al Hadiqa Street, and 55th Street is a sight for sore eyes. With striking views of the cityscape beyond, Safa Park has acres of beautifully manicured and painstakingly maintained lawns, as well as a host of trees, shrubs, and plants dotted around the park.
Each road has an entrance to the park, which also contains three lakes and a 3.4km peripheral jogging park. There are numerous facilities including play areas for the children, fountains and waterfalls, tennis, basketball, and volleyball courts, as well as a video game parlor for teenagers and bumper car rides.
There is a minimal entry fee charged for use of the park, with additional charges levied for using the tennis courts.
Located right in the heart of Dubai next to the World Trade Center, Zabeel Park is one of Dubai’s largest and busiest parks, especially over the weekends.
Popular with joggers, fitness enthusiasts and families alike, the park offers many facilities including barbeque and picnic areas, play areas, a large lake with boat rides, an amphitheater, an entertainment zone called StarGate for the kids, an ice rink and ice skating area, and plenty of wide open spaces to run around in.
Although the park straddles the busy Sheikh Zayed Road, it is tranquil and serene, particularly on weekdays, and it is hard to imagine that it lies along one of Dubai’s busiest thoroughfares.
Mamzar Beach Park
One of Dubai’s most popular beach parks, Mamzar Park is located along the Mamzar beach on the border of Dubai and Sharjah.
Although a bit of a drive from old town Dubai, this park has 5 beaches as well as a huge swimming pool. It is a great park in which to spend a perfect day with the family, as it has plenty of entertainment areas for the children, small cafes, grocery stores, as well as beachside air-conditioned chalets that can be rented for the day, complete with their own barbeque areas, shower areas, seating, and picnic space.
The downside to this park is that it usually gets overcrowded on weekends and finding a good picnic spot can be hard, even though the park is massive!
Created in 1980 as an international village, Mushrif Park has a distinct local flavor to it. Children will love the international village, which models thirteen different types of traditional houses from across the globe including a Thai house, an English house, a Red Indian Teepee house, and even a toadstool house.
For a taste of Bedouin life, head over to the Bedouin area where you will find a village mocked up with goats, tents, and a water well. Visitors can enjoy camel and horse rides, then head over to the Malik Burger restaurant for some fast food – or bring their own picnic fare to enjoy in one of the many open picnic areas within the park.
Al Barsha Park
One of Dubai’s newer parks, the Al Barsh Park is designed around a manmade lake and has giant ponds with walking and jogging tracks around them. Popular with the local residents, this park is frequented by joggers, cyclists, and fitness enthusiasts as it also features fitness machines and basketball courts.
One of the only parks in Dubai to have its own cable car, Creek Park is a beautiful, picturesque green space located alongside the Dubai Creek. This is one of the best family parks, and has a host of activities to keep children entertained.
Apart from the 30-meter high cable car, which runs the entire 2.3km along the creek, the park is also home to the Dubai Dolphinarium where graceful bottlenose dolphins entertain the crowds every day at show time.
The Children’s City Center located inside the park is home to a theater and planetarium, with galleries for educating children on a variety of topics including nature, culture, and computer technology. Aside from these, the park also has several designated barbeque areas, a mini-train, and play areas to make it the perfect picnic destination on weekends.
Al Safa 2 Park
Quite unlike the larger Safa Park, this park is a tiny park situated in a quiet residential neighborhood in Al Safa. The park is open to women and children only on weekdays, making it popular with mums and toddlers.
The park features lots of benches and picnic tables, sandy play areas, as well as miniature basketball, volleyball, and football courts. Although a little hard to find, this park provides a great little retreat away from the hustle and bustle of the city.
A welcome relief for the residents of the crowded Satwa area, Satwa Park is located behind Al Moosa Tower on Sheikh Zayed Road, and has plenty of green, shaded areas to sit and relax. It also has play areas for children, amenities such as football pitches, basketball, volleyball, and tennis courts, and a rubberized jogging track for runners.


If you want quick, easy-care color in your flower or container garden, plant caladiums. The plants don’t produce flowers, but their leaves are attention-getters. Shaped like hearts or arrowheads, the large leaves come in a variety of vibrant colors that range from blood red to translucent white. Caladiums are the smaller and more colorful cousin of the tropical elephant ear plant, both of which originated in South America and thrive in warm weather.
Caladiums do their best in shady locations that receive filtered sunlight, but some new varieties will thrive when planted in locations that hit them with direct sunlight for part of the day.
Loose, well-draining soil is where caladiums like to put their feet. Add enough organic matter, like chopped leaves, to outdoor soil to make a 50/50 mix of soil and organic matter before planting caladiums in-ground. When planting in a container, mix potting soil with a organic matter for a 75/25 mix. Mix in a little slow-release fertilize to the soil before planting.
Caladiums can be purchased already growing in pots or as tubers (these are usually called bulbs, but are actually tubers). Set plants in larger containers or plant in-ground at the same soil level in which they were growing in the purchased pot.
Plant tubers one inch deep with pointy side up. Space them about 8-12 inches apart, depending on their mature size.
Food and Water
In addition to the slow release granulated fertilizer you mixed into the planting soil, feed caladiums a dose of water soluble fertilize mixed at one-half the recommended rate every week.
Caladiums hate dry soil, so water regularly and keep the soil moist at all times. Add a layer of mulch to help retain soil moisture and keep soil cool.
Only in zone 10, which is the very tip of Florida along the Miami coastline, can caladiums be over-wintered in the outdoor soil in which they grow. In all other zones the tubers must be dug up, dried and stored to survive the winter.
Wait until early fall and dig up the tubers. Remove any remaining leaves and roots. Place tubers on a newspaper in a dry, shady location for a few days so they can dry out. When dry, place the tubers in a container of peat moss and store them in a location that remains between 50-60 degrees all winter. Replant the caladium tubers when the soil warms up in spring.


December 5, 2018, 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM @ Commission Chamber of City Hall
UPDATE: With apologies, this workshop is postponed until January 16, 2019. This change was necessary due to the National Park Service's representative being unable to attend due to the National Day of Mourning declaration for former president George H.W. Bush.
The City of Atlantic Beach, with assistance from the National Park Service Rivers, Trails and Conservation Assistance (RTCA) Program, is seeking citizen input for a parks and trails (multi-use pathways) planning effort and would like the public’s help to determine the priority needs of area parks, future parks, potential routes, recreational uses for area parks, and points of interests for the City of Atlantic Beach parks and trails master plan.


Are you wanting to create the perfect chill zone in your garden for some time now? And no, we don’t mean with just a few folding chairs and a depressing-looking umbrella. But how about designing a chic and stylish garden lounge that will impress your neighbors and have your friends pleading for invitations to your upcoming garden parties? Keep reading to find out how!
Bring the comfort outside
First things first, let’s talk about seating. Forget uncomfortable metal chairs, but consider a comfortable garden lounge set that makes you want to sink into them and never get up. Think of outdoor sofas with cushions, hammocks, or one of those adorable hanging chairs.
The coffee table
It is easy to forget, but the coffee table is the star of any garden lounge. Choose a coffee table that makes a statement, rather than just any old one. What about a durable and fashionable item that can stand through any type of weather?
Light it up
Lightning is so important, especially when your outdoor space transitions from day to night. Fairy lights, solar-powered lanterns, or even stylish floor lamps can make the space look magical.
The key ingredient that elevates your outdoor space is plants. Hang some attractive planters or build a vertical garden on an empty wall. The more green, the better! It’s like bringing nature right outside your door.
Finding the ideal balance between soaking up the sun and finding shade is key to creating a chic garden lounge. Make a blog statement with a pergola or sleek umbrella. It will not only protect you from the sun but will also give your outdoor space a sense of class.
Decorative garden tools
You might want to consider using your garden tools as aesthetic accents rather than storing them in a nook. On a wall-mounted rack or pegboard, gardening tools like forks, shovels, and rakes add a charming country-chic appeal.
Style your furniture
The finishing touches that make your garden lounge distinctive are outdoor rugs, weather-resistant throw pillows, and perhaps even warm blankets for those chilly nights.
Building a stylish garden lounge in your outdoor space involves more than just adding chairs. It involves creating an environment where each sunset seems like a party and each night is a call to relax. So use your creative personal flair and turn your garden into the coolest place in the neighborhood.


much of the past few days working on my yard. I got a truckload of mulch, about 800 bricks, and enough flowers to plant three hanging baskets. The bricks will be used to create a tree ring and a sidewalk. My patio is brick and I'd like to have a sidewalk running from it to the driveway. Since the bricks were free (gotta love Craigslist) I decided this was a good time.
I love my backyard. Especially when the honeysuckle and peony's are in full bloom - it smells wonderful.


How to Grow and Grow Bermuda Grass the Right Way
Bermuda grass is one of those varieties of grass that has extensive growth and is therefore popularly found on lawns, parks, sports fields (especially golf courses) and pastures. Although it goes dormant in winter, it has the ability to ‘come back from the dead’ once the temperature rises. The methods and tips discussed here will help you know the methods of growing Bermuda grass.
Cynodon dactylon, or the famous Bermuda grass, is a warm season perennial grass. It was first brought to America by the Spaniards in the 16th century from southeastern Africa. It is characterized by gray-green strands, slightly purple flattened stems and deep roots. The reason Bermuda grass is widely used is that it is not very expensive, grows quickly, and is not greatly affected by constant foot traffic. The cultivation of Bermuda grass is easy in sunny places, while its growth is hampered by cold weather or too much humidity. Well-drained areas with tropical and subtropical climates are ideal for growing Bermuda grass. However, many “cold hardy varieties” (such as Rivera, Yukon, and Mohawk) have been introduced in recent times.
Bermuda Grass Growing Methods
Bermuda grass can be grown using blades of grass or lawn, plugs, sod or seeds. Hybrid varieties of this grass cannot be sown. There are three things to do before establishing a new lawn.
● First, test the ground the area in which you wish to grow Bermuda grass.
● Second, loosen the soil to about 4 to 6 inches deep.
● Third, fertilize soil based on soil test reports.
For successful establishment of Bermuda turf using sod, plugs, or sprigs, the soil temperature must be above 55ºF for several weeks continuously.
Method 1 : When establishing Bermuda turf sod, water the soil before laying the lawn on the surface. Then place the lawn rectangles on the loosened, moist soil. Make sure the ends of the lawn rectangles are not not in a straight line or in suitable rows and columns. Walk on the turf or use a garden roller to lightly press the turf to make adequate contact with the ground.
Method 2 : Clods are smaller versions (mostly cut pieces) of turf and can be laid in the same way as turf rectangles. For fast-growing Bermuda grass, place the plugs closer together and for long-term (and large-area) grass, spread the Bermuda grass plugs evenly over the entire area.
Method 3 : Bermuda Grass Primers include the crown of the plant, stolons and underground rhizomes. They should be planted 2 inches deep in 35 inch rows.
Growing Bermuda Sod From Seed
The most economical way to grow grass is from seed. But special attention should be paid to certain factors when growing Bermuda grass from seed. Some of the most important are discussed below.
Temperature : A soil temperature of around 70ºF or higher is ideal for planting Bermuda grass seeds. This temperature is found after 80-90 days of constant high temperature during the day. Bermuda grass growth activity stops when the temperature drops below 60ºF at night.
Time : It is generally recommended that Bermuda grass seed be established in early summer (before the end of August). Bermuda grass seed is usually planted two and a half months before first frost in most northern states and two months before first frost in southern states.
(The dormant seedling can be done in mid-winter when the temperature is stable at 60-65ºF. The seeds are planted and left dormant until the temperature rises above 65ºF in the spring. This method is not commonly followed because, there is a high risk of Bermuda grass seeds rotting, if the low temperature persists for a long time and the soil becomes saturated with moisture.).
Quantities : For every 1000 square meters, use 2 to 3 pounds of Bermuda grass seed, 9 to 10 kg of raw seed for each acre in a new establishment and 14 to 17 pounds of coated Bermuda grass seed for each acre in a new establishment of pasture.
Depth : Bermuda seeds should be sown 1/8″ or less deep for optimum growth. (Bermuda seeds should never be planted more than 1/4″ deep in the ground). To deter birds and promote moisture retention, cover the surface with a mixture of manure compost.
Humidity : In the early stages of germination, provide (and maintain) adequate surface moisture (not too much or too little) and maintain soil moisture throughout the germination phase. Adjust the water supply deeply, but frequently, once the Bermuda grass is established.
Germination begins within a week of planting and takes almost 20 days from the first shoot to complete. Normally, the time to achieve full coverage of Bermuda grass is 10 weeks, but it could differ due to other factors (planting season, temperature and humidity)
The cultivation of Bermuda grass is not over yet.
Tips for Growing Bermuda Sod
● Bermuda sod grows best in soil with a pH of 5.5 or higher. free of all dormant weeds or shoots from previous plantings.
● Level the surface with pulverized soil about 5 inches before planting the seeds.
● It is best to fertilize the soil in the morning or evening and water the area well after that.
● Plan the irrigation system (including the layout of the sprinklers) and the edges of the lawn, before establishing the Bermuda lawn.
● Use a drop spreader to sow grass seed when planting common bermuda.
● Be sure to maintain sufficient ground contact between the turf, corks, sprigs or bermuda seeds and the ground.
● Many Bermuda grass varieties do not mix well with seed varieties (especially common Bermuda grass varieties).
● Avoid overseeding Bermuda turf completely with ryegrass during the first winter season.
● When overseeding Bermuda grass with others, ensure sufficient soil contact and use plant growth regulators if necessary.
One of the main disadvantages of planting Bermuda grass in an area is that it tends to “kill” other surrounding plants. To avoid this, keep edging it constantly and apply herbicides from time to time. Like any other variety of turf, bermuda turf maintenance should be done regularly. The other disadvantage of this grass is that it is difficult to get rid of once it has been planted. When you decide to uproot the grass, completely dig up the extensive root system and use the glyphosate repeatedly for some time. On the bright side, Bermudian lawns establish themselves within a year, sometimes 60 to 90 days. Also, once the grass has grown, it becomes resilient to drought and heat, and covers the area extensively.


Learn more about rain gardens
Researchers at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension, under the direction of Professor Thomas Franti, an expert in stormwater management, have produced video vignettes explaining the various steps involved in creating a rain garden at home. They are an excellent source of information!
The videos were translated by the OBV Matapédia-Restigouche who used them for a rain garden project in its watershed. See the project.
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension and the OBV Matapédia-Restigouche have allowed the Friends of Les Amis du bassin versant du lac Waterloo to use the video vignettes for our rain garden project. We thank them very much!
Enjoy! And don’t forget that we are here to support you technically and financially in your project. Contact us!
A practical guide
The Conseil de gouvernance de l’eau des bassins versants de la rivière Saint-François (COGESAF) has produced a guide on runoff water. The document is very comprehensive and can be found here.
Another practical guide
The State of Washington and the Washington State University Extension have published a very well researched and popular guide on rain gardens, which can be found here.


48 Storey's Way - front door detail designed by Mackay Hugh Baillie Scott in 1912/13
48 Storey’s Way
History of 48 Storey's Way
Front door design by Mackey Hugh Baillie Scott in 1912/13 for Herbert Ainslie Roberts of Gonville and Caius College and secretary of the University Appointments Board.
Garden and House is a Listed Building
The garden of 48 Storey’s Way, laid out in 1913 to the designs of M. H. Baillie Scott, is included on the Register of Parks and Gardens of Special Historic Interest at Grade II for the following principal reasons:
* Designer: it is by one of the most accomplished and prolific designers of the Arts and Crafts Movement whose work is well represented on the List;
* Design interest: it is a highly significant work that embodies Baillie Scott’s fundamental ideas about garden design and a unified approach to planning. The design of the garden is carefully integrated with that of the house to create an open and dynamic relationship between the inside and outside space, and demonstrates the serious thought he gave to small, everyday gardens that involved a realistic amount of maintenance for their owners;
* Intactness: the layout has remained in almost its complete original state and retains nearly all the features seen in early photographs;
* Rarity: it is not only a rare and important survival of a suburban Arts and Crafts garden but is the only known example of a garden of this scale by Baillie Scott to have survived in anything like its original condition;
* Group value: the garden and house form an ensemble of exceptional importance as one of the best examples of Baillie Scott’s seminal and influential work. The garden has considerable group value with the house which is listed at Grade II* and is part of an important cluster of five listed Baillie Scott houses in Storey’s Way;
* Context: the garden forms part of an exceptional suburban development in West Cambridge which encompasses the work of some of the most notable architects of the day.


PLANTS DO WELL IN A POT Containers allow you to garden where there’s no ground to till, brightening up the patios, porches, decks, and stoops where we linger on long summer days. They also let you skip the major digging and weed-pulling of backyard gardening and fast-forward to the fun: designing, planting, and enjoying. You get just enough dirt under your fingernails to feel like you’ve accomplished something. Pairing up pots and plants in pleasing compositions, you can even work in perennials, grasses, and dwarf evergreen shrubs to provide year-round interest. Best of all, container gardens are close-up delights. They invite you to slow down, notice the details, and savor the scents.


We can make any shape topiary at any size. They can be planted in your yard or landscape to add character and just because they look so cute!! The wire cages/frames depending on size and shape can range from $15 to $25 per foot.
Topiary shapes in your garden or landscape are great and easy to take care of. Some hardy shrubs I use are Rosemary, japanese boxwoods and dwarf Myrtles.
The topiaries that are stuffed with moss perfer a mostly shady place especially in summertime. Morning sun is ok..cooler tempts just about any location ok.
You can also put them indoors as house plant. just water in the sink in a place were it gets a little sun ok.
The topiaries with moss need a good soak atleast twice a week, extra in summer. The shrub topiaries can be added to your regular sprinkler system.


Judging takes place for the annual Highfield in Bloom competition.
We all look forward to this time of year when residents and staff from across the services get involved with the annual Highfield in Bloom competition.
Situated in an area of outstanding natural beauty, Highfield Park’s picturesque backdrop is perfectly complimented by the lovingly maintained gardens, pots and planters of each home.
Learning and Development Manager, Margaret Shannon judged the entries on the 30th August.
1st – Lodge
“An original front garden made from re-cycled materials including tyres and cans, and a clever use of an old wheelbarrow. A variety of flowers and creativity used, particularly liked the decorated pebbles for borders.”
2nd – Orchard 1
“Pots of colour across the patio area and walls. A variety of flowers used and an impressive small tub of colourful chillies!”
Joint 3rd – Rose & Cherry
“Rose entered two raised beds which housed a colourful and symmetrical display of bedding plants.
Cherry entered a small raised bed displaying red, white and blue plants all in full bloom.”
Well done to all who took part in the competition
Look out for our sunflower and home grown vegetable competition- Judging for this takes place mid Sep.


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Save Tartu Park and Uusikyla Park in Tampere
Tartu Park and Uusikyla Park are located in Tampere, in the planning area of the Hakametsa sports area no. 8792, where the City of Tampere, community builder Peab Oy and builder and rental housing company YH Kodit Oy is planning the Hakametsa Sport Campus concept. The plan can be found on the website of the City of Tampere (in Finnish only): Hakametsa Sport Campus area zoning
The plan is to build massive residential blocks and parking buildings on top of the existing parks. The development of the Hakametsa sports area is important and valuable. However, the high-rise construction in the parks, at the immediate interface between Kissanmaa and Uusikyla neighbourhoods, which is important in terms of cityscape and cultural history, worries the city residents. We, the signatories, demand the preservation of the parks.
The borders of the Kissanmaa and Uusikyla neighbourhoods, which are precious elements of cultural history and cityscape, need a spacious and lush interface to new development. The views of the protected Ice Hall must be preserved. High-rise construction and parking must be located in the west-south part of the zoning area. In these neighbourhoods, design and architecture must be high quality and stand the test of time. Also the Architectural Program of the City of Tampere (2023) states that new and extension construction is carried out under the conditions of landscape structures and characteristics of the existing environment.
Transport and traffic volumes
Traffic on Kissanmaankatu and Takahuhdintie streets should not be increased by building a car-parking construction on the Tartu Park area. Intead, transport to the area in the future must be based mainly on public and light traffic. Increased traffic volumes and related parking arrangements must be located to the south-west of the zoning area, where the traffic connections are most functional. In this way, safe streets and the school road can be maintained. Carbon Neutral Tampere 2030 Roadmap includes reducing road traffic emissions. Therefore, number of parking spaces implemented in the new planning area may be significantly lower than the usual parking norm.
Value of green areas
Parks must be preserved and, if necessary, further developed as outdoor exercise areas that nurture urban nature. The multiple well-being effects of public green areas are undeniable from the point of view of both current and future users of the area. Preservation of existing urban vegetation and soil has been researched as the primary means of urban planning to maintain carbon sinks (Co-Carbon project). The City of Tampere must fulfill its commitments: Carbon-neutral Tampere 2030, Biodiversity LUMO Programme (in Finnish only) and the resolution of the inner city master plan (in Finnish only) that existing parks will not be zoned for other use.
The new construction projects of City of Tampere must adhere to sustainable urban planning. We demand the City to preserve Tartu Park and Uusikyla Park at the border of the Hakametsa Sport Campus area. We want the plan to be updated so that no construction is implemented in the parks.
Also involved in the saving of our parks:
Parents' Association of Kissanmaa School ry
TOAS Kissanmaa students' residence committee
As. Oy Ajoksenpirtit, Ajoksenkatu 6
As. Oy Koivuhuhti, Takahuhdintie 16
As. Oy Kokonpetäjä, Uudenkylänkatu 3
As. Oy Kokonhonka, Keltinkatu 1
Tampereen Omakotiyhdistysten keskusjärjestö ry, central organisation of owner associations
Kissanmaan omakotiyhdistys ry, owner association
Uudenkylän omakotiyhdistys ry, owner association
Kaleva-seura ry, neighbourhood association
Pelastetaan Tartonpuisto -yhteisö / Saving Tartu Park group Contact the author of the petition
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Building a Retaining Wall
(Jersey City New Jersey)
Building a retaining wall is an imaginative way to bridge a change of level between a steep bank and a deck.
Hillside lots present special challenges, but when the problems are overcome with shifts of level, the outdoor area is often more interesting than a level piece of ground. If you have a backyard that consists of a steep slope and a small deck, consider gaining space and creating a planting bed by cutting back the slope and installing a retaining wall. You may have to obtain a building permit to build a retaining wall, although permits are not usually required for walls three foot high or less. However, even without an inspection, you just can't throw this project together. A retaining wall must be strong. The earth behind the wall exerts tremendous pressure, particularly after heavy rain or snow. Plan how you will carry water away from the back of the wall. You can install drains or dig a sloped watershed behind the footing ditch and fill it with gravel after the wall is built. Thanks for reading this page on building a retaining wall.
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Vegetation Management Solutions
Forestry mulching is the single step process by which undesirable vegetation, trees, brush and stumps, is ground into mulch by mobile machinery. The mulch is generally spread as evenly as possible over the entire cutting area. This retards initial re-growth, prevents erosion, and replenishes the topsoil base. The landowner is left with a fresh carpet of mulch, which naturally decomposes into rich topsoil. Forestry mulching can be done in weather that would shut down other technologies. Most importantly, mulching is faster and more cost effective than traditional land clearing methods.


KISSS stands for Kapillary Irrigation Sub-Surface System. Invented by ex TAFE horticulture teacher Dave Hinton and now sold in many countries through Irrigation and Water Technologies (based in Annangrove, NSW) this system can save up to 70% of the water required by above ground systems. It works on an ingenious method of using the capillary action of soil to wick the water to the root zone of plants. Ploughed into the ground below the root level the remarkable diaphragm drips out water at the required rate and the water spreads through a geotextile material giving an even irrigation across fields, planting lines, etc.
SCRAP has worked to bring the system into schools such as Kincumber PS on the Central Coast where it was used for the first time ever, to irrigate their field with recycled sewerage water, Tharawal PS in Sutherland and Leumeah PS in Campbelltown where rainwater tanks supply the system.
Contact Peter on 0400 982 516 for a quote and assessment.


About Hotel Magdalena
Hotel Magdalena is a hotel collaboration from two acclaimed, homegrown Texas firms—Bunkhouse Hospitality and Lake | Flato Architecture. Central to Music Lane in Austin’s South Congress neighborhood, the expansive property boasts 89 rooms, a full-service restaurant, event lawn, pool, and more. The Magdalena is composed of four thoughtfully placed buildings connected by elevated exposed walkways and courtyards, creating a treehouse feel inside the grounds. The property sits at varying elevations, an homage to the slopes of Barton Springs, and the lush grounds are planted with native Texas species including Bigtooth Maples, Redbuds, Meyer Lemon Trees, Yaupon Holly, and Little Gem Magnolia.
The property’s rich history is honored with thoughtful design touches and programming that reflects Austin’s easy days.


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MICRO ARCHITECTURE STUDIO – Urban Metabolism. Approaches on the Ecology of Cities
26 / 11 / 17
The Micro Architecture Studio (MAS) was founded in 2014. It comprises students from the Department of Architecture at Tamkang University and Shih Chien University Taiwan, and a transdisciplinary team of consultants from fields including architecture, landscape architecture, environmental engineering, ecology, water resources, smart control, lighting, and interactive installation.
Micro Architecture Studio combines micro-architecture with green design. By discussing design methods, training in structure and detail in design, and the introduction of Ecotect analysis software, MAS students gain a deep understanding of green design.
MAS addresses big environmental issues through close interaction between micro-architecture and the environment - with marginal force, practical actions and innovative thinking. MAS is a future laboratory where we reverse the adverse climate effects on cities by understanding the city as an ecosystem and studying special parts like the Zhongdou Wetland or the Fine Arts Museum in Taipei. We always explore the relationship between human-nature and the city, and thus develop a way of co-existence with nature.


Owning a home is everybody's dream. Although it comes with a lot of work to protect the investment. Home owners usually try as much as possible to ensure that their homes are looking lovely. Some of the things that are known to improve the appearance of a home is through landscaping. There are many things that one should do to improve the appearance of a home. One of them is landscaping. landscaping is the process of taking care of flora and fauna with the aim of enhancing the outdoor beauty of a place. Landscaping is usually done by gardening, installing artificial lighting, planting grass and other activities. For landscaping to satisfy its purpose it requires a lot of maintenance and dedication. Therefore there is a need to hire the services of professional landscaping companies that will take care of all the landscaping needs. People have a busy schedule that they hardly have enough time to take care of the landscaping in their homes.You can find out more now about landscaping.
There are many reasons why people should consider hiring the services of qualified landscapers. One of the reason is that these professionals have the experience and the expertise on everything that pertains flora and fauna. They are able to determine the plants that are suitable in a given area. The second advantage of hiring professional landscapers is that they are very creative. They are capable of coming up with unique methods that make a home to look beautiful. They can do exactly like the way one wants things to be done. The third advantage why it is essential to hire the services of a landscaper is because they save on time. People have a busy schedule that they hardly have time to take care of their homes. Professionals can do the task for us, and we are left with our time to attend to our tasks. For these reason homeowners can rest easy knowing that that the outdoor decor of their home has been taken care.
The fourth reason for hiring professional landscapers is that they deliver quality services. The homeowner is guaranteed that the landscaping needs of their home is well-taken care. Hiring untrained people to handle these services can end up ruining the entire outdoor space rather than rectifying it. Professional mulch delivery company in Perris landscapers are able to deliver complete services on landscaping.
When looking for a landscaping company, it is necessary to find the one that offers a range of services to ensure that everything has been taken care. The company should also have hauling and mulching services. Hauling services entails cleaning the outdoor space of a home. Mulching is a material that is used to keep the plants healthy and hydrated.


Future improvements to Oregon Trail Park and drainage improvements in Northfield Park were among topics of discussion when the Gering Recreation Committee met Monday afternoon.
“The city’s eventual goal is to create a strategic or master plan for our entire park system,” said Gering Parks Director Amy Seiler. “We want to develop a vision and what direction we’d like to go. Oregon Trail Park and the municipal swimming pool are a big part of that.”
Once formulated, the plan will provide a sort of road map to the future for how the parks will be developed and identify organizations that award grant funding for specific projects.
The first phase of improvements in Oregon Trail Park was completed last year as the new baseball field opened as home to the Western Nebraska Pioneers, now in their second season of play.
The next phase of improvements is scheduled for his season. It’s a quad field with two baseball and two softball diamonds with a concessions area in the center. Its fields will be used for youth baseball and softball teams during the summer, as well as by the Gering High School softball team in the fall.
“Our tennis courts, basketball courts, and obviously the swimming pool will all need to be addressed in any master plan,” Seiler said. “Out meeting didn’t involve making a lot of decisions or throwing out a lot of ideas. The conversation was whether we can move forward with seeking the opportunity to create a master plan.”
Some of the questions that did come up included whether a master plan could be written by the city or if an outside consultant would be used. The committee was supportive of discussing the potential plan with city council members closer to budget time and getting their feedback before any work is done.
“We really need a solid plan in place to point the way forward, otherwise it’s unusable,” Seiler said. “It gives us guidance on budgeting, what we need to save and what grant funding is available. I think a plan will be an incredible tool to move our parks forward in the future.”
Another item of discussion by the Recreation Committee was concerns over drainage problems in Northfield Park.
“A little over a year ago, the city redid some storm water drainage to the north of the park,” Seiler said. “Before Northfield Park was established, the canyon was a natural drain for storm runoff, so the park serves several purposes.”
She added that some of the park’s flat areas, popular for football games, are often saturated and the turf wasn’t doing well with wet conditions.
A plan was presented to the committee that would reroute the water directly into the city’s storm water system on the east end of Northfield Park.
“We’re still utilizing the park for drainage, but we just don’t want to put a big load of water on the recreational areas,” Seiler said. “The public was also concerned about what kind of pollutants from city streets were being washed along with the water into the canyon. Small things like brake dust or leaking oil or antifreeze can create problems.”


Tivat City Park27-January-2023
Tivat City Park is more than a green space. It is a living witness to the city’s rich history and closely linked to its maritime tradition. To this day, it is lovingly cared for by the town and its inhabitants. Again and again, new tree species find their way into the oasis in the heart of Tivat. The trees, some of which are up to 130 years old and 25 metres high, provide you with soothing shade on hot days. Discover the peace and quiet during a walk. Let yourself be enchanted by the countless shades of green and the special atmosphere and breathe in the history of the city.
It was seafarers from Tivat who started it all: They brought back exotic plants from all over the world from their voyages. Back home, the trees and shrubs were planted and a botanical garden was created. Under Austro-Hungarian rule, the park was created in 1892 on the land of the noble families Radalli and Verona from Kotor. Amidst the vineyards, the families had their summer residence, of which a plaque with a German inscription still bears witness today. The park became a resort for the Austro-Hungarian navy and was later maintained by the Yugoslav navy. It has been a nature reserve since 1968 and was declared a natural monument in 2015.
Go in search of traces with your eyes open: In the middle of the park is a fish pond with a fountain. Next to it, a monument commemorates the naval officers Spasić and Mašera. During the Second World War, the two heroes refused to hand over their ship to the Italian forces. Instead, they sank it and died in the explosion on 17 April 1941.
Do you love botany? Then be inspired by the diversity of trees and shrubs: Aleppo and maritime pines, eucalyptus, evergreen and purple magnolias, cypresses, cedars, plane trees, lime trees, trumpet trees, cedar trees, downy oaks, cherry laurels, carob trees, acacias, horse chestnuts and even ancient blue rainbows rising from a pine tree. The park is also home to two Chilean araucaria, often said to be unique in Europe.


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I hope you had a great weekend! It was cold and rainy here in Utah, so I decided last minute to paint our living room and entry way. Since I haven’t painted in over 10 years, I’ve forgotten how much work it is! I’ll post pics as soon as I finish…
In the meantime, we are moving forward with the gardens/potager outside. Potager is a term for a French-style ornamental kitchen garden. Usually planned for a small space and formal in design, the potager garden is mostly vegetables and fruit with some cut flowers.
As we make plans at The Turnaround House, we are trying to figure out our garden layout with fruit trees and a kitchen garden. These images of potagers are so inspiring and are really helping us as we design our own!


Small tree with a good shape. Great for attracting birds and insects into the garden. Thorns are quite long but that is good for bird life.
Flowers: White flowers in spring
Fruit: Red haws in autumn
Bark: Smooth grey becoming fissured with age
Leaves: Deciduous, ovoid with serrated edges, medium green
Autumn colour: Yellow
Ultimate height: 6m
Requirements: Sun to semi-shade. Tolerates heat and frost


You remember my series of posts with the generic title "To Put Away Chidish Things"?
This is your first time here?
OK. No worries, go and look them up. I'll wait.
Well, I haven't done any for ages and I can't think of any new ones so I've decided to start a new series about the things I miss about England. Some will be obvious, some maybe not so obvious.
For those who came in late, I now live in Baiyin, a city you may never have heard of in Gansu province in the north of China. I've been here for almost two years now and (though you may not believe it from these posts) I love living here. I do miss some things about England though. So, without further ado, here's the first one.
I thought that what I missed was the colour green. Baiyin is in the middle of a desert and the predominant colours around here are grey and brown. I remember, when I first got here, walking around one of the city's many parks and looking at the bare trees with their jagged naked branches and thinking how bleak and barren it all was.
Well we are at the end of spring now, gradually shading into summer and last week, as I often do, I took another walk. The trees in the park are now mostly green. Some of them were just losing the last of the blossom which a slight breeze was blowing through the air like gentle snowflakes.
I can look from my window at the trees that line the streets or the curious little allotments that go with some of the apartment blocks and I can definitely see green.
In the park I realised what the difference is. It's grass. If I walk around a park in England the trees are surrounded by grass, neatly trimmed, beautifully turned out lawns. Here, apart from one very small area in the centre of the park the ground is grey. There are plenty of trees but they are surrounded by hard, dry, grey ground. Even on the very rare occasions that it rains, the ground is so hard that the water may make the surface slippery but doesn't penetrate far enough for actual mud.
There is no grass.
And those trees outside my apartment? Well in suburban England if you walk around the streets most houses will have a garden of some sort in front and for most of them the predominant feature is grass. Even city dwellers don't usually have to go far to find streets where the houses have gardens.
Here in Baiyin there are no houses as such. Everyone in the whole city lives in apartments and the apartments don't have gardens. The spaces between them are either more of that bone hard earth or actual concrete. Shades of grey. The trees in the streets are each planted in a two foot square where the concrete paving has been left out so that the tree can be put into the earth. The earth is the same colour as the concrete.
So I've decided that what I really miss isn't green - at least not at this time of year - it's grass. Short, nice lawns; overgrown, untidy masses; long grass that brushes moisture onto your legs when you walk through it; buttercup-covered grassy meadows; bluebell-covered grassy forest floors.
I don't want to be a gardener, I've always hated gardening (though I like sitting in a garden) but I wonder if I could get one of those allotments and a large sack of grass seed and just water it and watch it grow.
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Date(s) - 07/02/2022
8:00 am - 10:30 am
Ashuelot River Park
The Friends of the Arboretum at Ashuelot River Park are looking for volunteers to help plant!
Anyone willing to help out, please meet the first Saturday of each month at Asheulot River Park on West St in Keene during the planting/growing season from 8am to 10:30am.
People can just show up and we’ll get them working. Gloves and a rake would be helpful too.
Everyone is welcome – it’s the People’s Park and it needs all of our help.
Background: This group of The Friends is newly incorporated and is working with the Park Advisory Board and the Parks Dept. to revitalize the Park. The Friends has a small Board, a group of 10 Master Gardeners and a few volunteers. Building our crew of volunteers is this year’s big project. We are planning a Rain Garden too, with a grant from the Cheshire Conservation Commission’s Opportunity Fund. We’re planting NATIVES!


The Tree House is a mansion built on a hilltop, overlooking the lake on one side and the hills on the other. It has been called the “Tree House” as it is perched right at the top, giving it an unobstructed view of the large expanse of greenery all around it. The Tree House has been built of large exposed stone work giving it a natural look, and which helps in keeping the house cool in our tropical climate. The house has been designed in a manner that, there has been an optimum utilization of space. The family room and the sit-outs over look the swimming pool and the hills on one side, while on the other side, the bedrooms have large windows and French doors overlooking the lake.


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NNN Net Leased Retail Restaurant and Green Space For Glendale California 134 Freeway Cap
The Glendale California Community Development Department has released new detail website regarding its plans to build 24 acres of park land on top of the trenched section of the 134 through downtown Glendale.
The new ¾ mile freeway cap, estimated to cost $150 million, will stretch from downtown from Central to Balboa. The segment of the park between Central to Louise Street will serve downtown Glendale and provide a venue for outdoor concerts, farmers’ markets, and new nnn net leased space for restaurants.
East of Louise it will be a neighborhood park with a focus on recreational facilities, community garden, dog park, children’s play area.
The cap will also reunite long divided parts of the city that have been divided since the 134 was built 40 years ago.
This will be a long time coming as construction is not expected to begin until 2020. The City of Glendale California will be funding the project with the help of public and philanthropic resources. It will be a couple of years before lease up of the nnn triple net retail or restaurant lease spaces begins.


Upfront Pricing Based on a Careful Property Assessment, Expert Recommendations, and Your Own Unique Preferences
The first step in planning an outdoor renovation is to dream big. Organize your ideas and consider how you want to spend your time outside. The next step is aligning all of that with your budget, which is where an understanding of landscape pricing comes in.
There are many factors that will impact the final cost of a landscaping project, including the size and condition of your property, your preferred plants and materials, and the scope of the project. At Turf & Tree Worx, we've been creating and maintaining beautiful landscapes and lasting relationships in West Bend, Wisconsin and the surrounding areas for more than 30 years, and our landscape pricing guide is based on that knowledge and experience. While your final investment depends on those factors mentioned above, this guide will give you an idea of what to expect.
When you work with us, we'll provide a detailed quote based on your goals and property needs. Whether you're looking for lawn care treatments, tree pruning, removal or stump grinding, landscape design and installation, or any of our other services, you'll have the opportunity to review the plan and the landscape pricing before you make a final decision about your project.
Review our landscape pricing guide to get a better idea of where your project fits in, then contact us for a consultation, proposal, and the knowledge-based service we're known for.
Lawn and Landscape Maintenance
Because every property is different, your lawn care and landscape maintenance program investment will depend largely upon the size of your property and the services you require. We'll work with you to develop a plan that meets your goals and your budget. We offer a variety of services:
- Lawn mowing: Pricing based on square footage and difficulty
- Aeration and dethatching: Typically done in Spring and in Fall, with pricing based on square footage
- Bed prep and or Bed maintenance: $90 per laborer per hour
- Spring and fall cleanup: $90 per laborer per hour
We also offer edging, gutter cleaning, mulching, pest control, mosquito spraying, tree and shrub programs, deer repellent, snow and ice control, and more. Contact us to learn more about our landscape maintenance services.
Lawn Care Programs
We offer three packages, which include inspections, fertilization, and weed control. Choose a program based upon the number of visits and applications your lawn requires.
All seven applications; pricing based on square footage
Applications 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, and 7; pricing based on square footage
Applications 1, 2, 6 and 7; pricing based on square footage
Gold and Silver packages include our service guarantee, Bronze Package no service guarantee
We also can do less than 4 applications. If we only do 1 application, the price is increased by 30%. For 2 applications, the price is increased by 25% and for 3 applications, the price increases by 20%.
Early spring fertilizer, including state-of-the-art crabgrass pre-emergent control with post control benefits
Note: All of our fertilizers are slow release granular. We do not use liquid fertilizer.
Spring broadleaf weed control
Early summer fertilizer (heavy rate of balanced granular fertilizer)
Free mid-Summer inspection to determine the effectiveness of your program; we'll make adjustments based on our findings which may include spot spraying weeds, checking for insect and disease problems and making service recommendations.
Late summer fertilizer (moderate rate of balanced granular fertilizer)
Late summer weed control
Fall fertilizer (heavy rate of balanced granular fertilizer to promote root strength going into winter for a more resilient lawn over the winter and a healthier lawn that encourages a quicker green up in spring)
Landscaping & Lawn/Landscape Maintenance
Landscaping (including design, finish grade, lawn and topsoil) is approximately 10% of the “total cost” of the property, including land and house. This does not account for patios, decks, pergolas, etc. This 10% covers the lawn installation and a modest landscape. Turf & Tree Worx offers a variety of options to enhance or totally renovate your outdoor space in West Bend, Wisconsin, or any of the surrounding communities.
There is a $79 refundable fee for tree, landscaping and other large projects. If you move ahead with us, this fee will be applied as a credit on your project.
For new clients, there is a $50 - $150 fee to have us diagnose your specific issue and make recommendations based on our findings. The cost is dependent on how involved the issue may be, the location of the consultation, and whether or not you need to be present for the consultation. We will discuss this with you in advance to determine the cost. This fee is waived for existing Turf & Tree Worx clients.
Level 1: $1,000-3,000
A Level 1 project is designed to spruce up the yard and refresh the look:
- Tree/shrub pruning
- Turf repairs
- Small scale landscape lighting
- Small tree & shrub planting
- Small scale landscape projects
Level 2: $3,000-10,000
These jobs typically take two or three days and may include:
- Tree removal
- Multiple enhancements
- Drainage and or buried downspout installation
- Lawn installation / seeding
- Medium scale landscape lighting
- Small retaining walls
- Medium scale landscape projects
Level 3: $10,000-50,000
Dream big at Level 3! This is where we start to make big changes to your property:
- Large tree removal
- Landscape overhaul
- Rocks and boulders
- Lawn installation
- Retaining walls
- Large scale landscape lighting
- Fire pits
- Large scale landscape projects
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Our clients are our neighbors, and getting to know you all is the highlight of work. We're proud to offer the open communication, transparent pricing, and quality work that meets or exceeds your expectations.
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Our in-house team of experts can complete your entire project, whether it includes lawn care, landscape design, snow removal, or tree and shrub care. Because you won't have to juggle various contractors, you save time, money, and hassle.
We don't want to sell you anything you don't need, which is why we take care to assess your property, identify landscaping challenges, and make expert recommendations based on our 30-plus years of experience in West Bend, Wisconsin. Your landscape pricing will reflect your wishes and align with your budget. Fill out our contact form to schedule a consultation.