A beautiful setting
- Set in a stunning part of Shropshire
- Peaceful, and relaxed venue full of positive energy,
- Great view all around
- Beautiful grounds with woodland, grass, river, and gardens
- Multi use events and wedding venue
- Also the perfect venue for Retreats, Therapies, Workshops, and more..
The wedding field
The Haybarn wedding field is two acres and is situated next to the Barn.
The grounds are bordered by a beautiful crystal clean brook.
The property extends to 10 acres separated in three main areas.
Each area being enclosed and private. The wedding field which also
houses a separated glamping area is a flat field with beautiful views of the hills.
You will find a large open fire pit by the brook, another large ceremonial fire fit by the barn,
tables and chairs, Chill our areas, Ceremony areas, and Gazebo and decking, electric hook ups, and drinking water.
When booking the Haybarn for your big day, you also have the opportunity to use the owners private gardens for a few photos (couples only).
The garden is two acres and features over 35 specimen trees, bursting with colour and with varied interest at different times of the year, and a wild flower meadow.
You will also discover an old tree which has fallen over the brook creating an interesting bridge next to the 300 year old Ash tree and a small wood (the old ash tree which is cut down forms a perfect ceremonial altar and space).
This area will inspire your photographer and is great for welcome drinks, and photo shoots and also a perfect ceremony space for pagan weddings or retreat workshops.
The entrance field / Trees
This is a 6 acre open space which links the main entrance gate by the main road, to the parking areas via a gravel driveway to the barn. The driveway is lined Norwegian Maple trees and Eucaliptus trees. This field offers the possibility for hosting other events, workshops or structures, or additional overflow parking on grass by prior arrangement (and weather permitting). If you take a few minutes to soak up the view, you will see the hills in the background together with the owners 300 year old stone built farmhouse, the cottage, and wedding barn.
We have since planted over 3000 trees in this sections. If you wish to plant a tree to mark your Pagan wedding we can source a beautiful specimen tree for you from a local nursery and give you a space for the tree to thrive and provide joy for the years and generations ahead.


Spring is just around the corner and with it comes the wonderful color palette of nature! Why not bring beauty and character to your garden with a lovely outdoor project all the way from down under. Our stockist Shani Smith of Restor’d in New South Wales, Australia shares how Chalk Paint® decorative paint by Annie Sloan helped her to create the look of antique garden pots that look like they “have been aging gracefully in European gardens over hundreds of years.”
Let’s see how Shani transformed ordinary plastic pots from a local gardening store into authentic looking English garden pieces with a bit of creativity and color!
First, a coat of Country Grey Chalk Paint® was applied to create a neutral base to start with. Feel free to use any other neutral color readily available such as Old White, Old Ochre, French Linen or Cream.
Next, a mixture of Olive & Florence was created for an earthy green color. Sherri added some sand and dirt into her mix for an added rustic effect!
For the finishing touch, washes of Olive, Primer Red, and Provence were applied in a “drip”-like manner to create the look of naturally weathered patina. Since Chalk Paint® is perfect for outdoor use, there’s no need to seal your new pots and the matte finish will only add to the authentic look and feel. Remember, for outdoor pieces, Annie Sloan Soft Wax is not recommended.
We’re in love with the transformation and hope it has inspired you to get creative in your garden this spring. Follow the link below for more via The Palette Blog and let us know if you decide to give this look a try!


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The grounds of the West Indian Club, the home of the Dart family, in the very heart of Seven Mile Beach, have undergone a stunning transformation over the years, at the hands of Sandy Urquhart, who until recently also headed the team which took responsibility for the design and landscaping of the Camana Bay project. Sandy was honoured at the 2010 Governor’s Award for Design Excellence, having been shortlisted as one of seven outstanding designers. Here, he takes the Journal on a privileged journey through his labour of love.
The gardens that surround the West Indian Club have been created in stages, after Hurricane Ivan did its best to wreak havoc on Grand Cayman in September 2004.
Starting with a blank canvas, or in this case an empty, single-level 2.8 acre, designer Sandy Urquhart, first sat down with his clients to establish their brief and then let his imagination run wild. Then drawing on his years of experience and a passion for local plants, combined with extensive knowledge of the flora in the Arboretum Ltd nursery, the remarkable design became to take shape, – a multi-level area that is now home to plant species from around the globe.
The result is a beautiful tropical garden, made even more interesting when you consider that it was actually around 18 years in the making, with the Arboretum team beginning the cultivation of plants and trees for their client all those years ago in anticipation of planting both in the private home and Camana Bay.
At the beginning
For our tour, Sandy begins at the front of the house, with its unparalleled vistas of Seven Mile Beach. The expansive patio area was designed before Hurricane Ivan with flat coral stone floor tiles bisected by small channels dug at intervals. The area is a perfect example of how advanced engineering techniques, seen again in the creation of the man-made lake and differing elevations, are carefully hidden behind natural flora and materials.
“The patio has never flooded because we incorporated natural drainage,” Sandy explains.
The sea wall is made from hand carved local stone that extends an incredible 26 feet down into bedrock. For added protection, the wall is steel reinforced.
Ancient gargoyles poke out from the wall at intervals and act as further drainage for the patio.
As we walk from the ornately designed, Mediterranean-influenced front space through an archway to the back of the house a stunning orchid garden graces the view, further enhanced by ancient stone carvings placed on the wall.
Sandy is quick to congratulate the Arboretum staff for their skill in nurturing these precious blooms.
The first phase
Now at the back of the house, we slowly make our way through the gardens all the way to West Bay Road. Sandy leads me into a tranquil walled garden that has almost mystical qualities. Faces are carved into the rock (it’s known as the Garden of Faces) and magical miniature trees that have been “bonsaied” decorate the space.
“These trees ought to be around 40 foot high,” Sandy explains, “but, thanks to the expertise of Silvestre Bongaling, who is highly skilled in the ancient art of Bonsai, they grow into these miniature versions, which are truly stunning.”
The arboretum staff have ensured that all trees are properly labelled, using a meticulous system pioneered by a UK-USA based company, installed by the Arboretum for use on this project.
“It’s a fantastic computer software resource that tracks every aspect of each plant and tree in the collection. The developers have chronicled such details as the temperatures needed for each plant to germinate, the types of insects that are attracted to the plants and whether the plant has any medicinal uses,” he comments.
Thus, as we pass by tree after tree, each are carefully labelled with their botanical names. Red labels indicated endangered species.
“Wherever possible we have used plants that are indigenous, endemic or native to the Cayman Islands,” Sandy explains, adding that from the inception of the nurseries nearly 20 years ago all those who work on the gardens have to refer to the plants by their Latin, botanical names.
“It marks a gardener from a maintenance person,” he confirms. “We only employ gardeners here. It’s a profession to be proud of.”
We continue through the first phase with a series of twists and turns into an incredible natural Caymanian forest, with a canopy that immediately makes you feel a good few degrees cooler.
“We’ve used a lot of rescued trees for this part of the garden,” Sandy says. “For example, when the airport project began clearing ground a few years ago we were able to save many trees.”
These mature trees form a natural protective canopy to shield the more sensitive flora beneath. Trees are artfully “sculpted” to provide interest with trunks and limbs intertwining in dramatic embraces throughout the space. The visitor never knows quite what they will find around every turn in this garden.
Sandy is proud of the fact that they have hardly needed to use any fill to create the garden and it is mostly only 5 feet above sea level.
“We are very near to the sea and also to the road, yet by using mainly indigenous plants and varying elevations we’ve managed to curtail both the wind and the noise to make an oasis of calm,” he confirms. “Everything we’ve done in this first phase is reflective of the natural Caymanian landscape using plants from all areas of the island. We’ve managed to create some intriguing spaces in the process.”
The second phase
A series of ornamental gardens flows through in this next phase, with trees growing out of local rock and a xerophytic (dry) area of exotic looking cacti for drama and further interest.
Climbing into a higher garden we witness strange and rare palms and more sculpted trees (this time a ficus) for even more excitement.
“I see plants as living sculptures,” Sandy says. “You have to be patient, but eventually they develop over time.”
I ask him how he had the ability to envisage the entire project all those years ago with just the beginnings of the flora population that he has today.
“Its similar to the way that an artist envisages their final artwork, having established what the subject is to be they review their palette of colours and textures; or how an interior designer recognises the right materials and lighting that will fulfil their ultimate vision,” he answers. “The main difference is that you have to think ahead over several decades, considering how high plants will grow over time etc.”
The final phase
The last phase of the project is just a couple of years old and takes us all the way to the West Bay Road. A majestic bridge made of local stones sitting on enormous rock boulders straddles a freshwater lake and the entire scene is reminiscent of Monet’s bridge over the Water Lily Pond.
“This is still a young garden and they are still experimenting with plants,” Sandy confirms, leading me up and down rocky steps to a hidden sunken garden that will eventually be covered in a cooling canopy of leaves, and a raised area with seating carved from the rock and many exotic flora overhead.
The bridge is actually the central driveway to the property, although Sandy has done everything in his power to turn the road into an intrinsic part of the garden, rather than a purely functional part of the grounds, using palms to fringe the top layer and plants down below to blur the edges of where the road begins and the garden ends.
Sandy explains “It was a real conundrum to figure a way of keeping the road in place without splitting the garden in two. Yet the owners wanted to retain the driveway that stretched from the House to the West Bay Road lined along the way by Royal Palms, the clients recognised the driveway as a historic landmark for the island,”
The Royal Palms are a majestic sight, leading all the way back to the house.
“We’ve never needed to brace our plants and trees as they do elsewhere,” Sandy confirms. “We use a special medium that compacts the soil without losing aeration, keeping the trees upright, even after strong winds have buffeted them. These Royal Palms are the original trees that have been lifted to accommodate each phase of the project.”
Tough, hardy plants have been used right next to the West Bay Road planted at varying levels to mask the sounds from the road, including a mastic red-birch forest that spills down into the pond. Standing at the highest point in the garden (around 20 feet above sea level) the area is bathed in the heady scent of jasmine, while the Burger King sign can just be made out through the green foliage.
Walking back to the house, Sandy leads me through a particularly beautiful sight – sea grape trees that have branches intertwined in a loving embrace.
“These sea grapes are at least a hundred years old. They are a really interesting plant because if they get blown over by the weather they simply root where they are and change shape. These trees in particular have plenty of tales to tell!” Sandy says.
Sandy says the entire project has been a layering process, taking each stage a step at a time, with his clients bringing their own passion into the garden – including a particular love for colour and a penchant for the dramatic. This partnership has led to a truly unique landscape. From native forests and whispering bamboo groves, to a puzzle garden made from entwined palms, to sunken rooms with exotic orchids and frangipanis growing out of natural coral-stones in man-made ponds, it is a marvel to behold.
Sandy’s passion for this project is tangible. Although his remit as senior vice president of the Camana Bay design team, responsible for managing the combined design disciplines of the town centre, took him far beyond his landscaping roots, this garden remains a highlight of his time with the group.
“The project started with fantastic clients and was created and is maintained by an incredibly talented team. It’s really like nothing else on Island,” he confirms. “Since leaving the company the landscape reins have been passed to Andy Adapa now in charge of the Camana Bay landscaping and Elke Feuer who runs the Arboretum team and the West Indian Club Gardens. Both are carrying out their responsibilities in a manner that makes me extremely proud.”
“These sea grapes are at least a hundred years old. They are a really interesting plant because if they get blown over by the weather they simply root where they are and change shape. These trees in particular have plenty of tales to tell!” Sandy Urquhart


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Do you work in the book industry? First I used a shorter stake to let the upper part sway, but the upper part was bending down touching the ground! So I tied it all up almost as tight as the sourwood. It seemed weird to do that, but if that's what it takes I think I will try your 2 stake method and tie it at a couple of spots, leaving slack. Once planted and root established, these trees do not like to be transplanted, so it is best from the git-go to install the tallest stake you will ever need for the tree.
That is why the nursery man sold me a 1" x 1" 6 feet tall oak stake. He knew that it had to be a stake which would last for these 4 years it did, and also be the kind of stake which would not disturb the tree's roots, once the need arose to for removing the stake. That stake has worked so well for me over the last 4 years, that now if the tree begins to produce a lot of arching top growth and if I want that top growth to harden off straight and tall, I should then be able to accomplish that by using 2 or 3 "T" stakes installed at least 12 to 14 inches away from and around the trunk.
Then to secure and straighten any of that arching growth, ties could be used as I described above for staking a relatively tall but flimsy trunked Tupelo tree. That way I will not be as likly to disturb the tree's then well established root ball. The speed of height growth for your tree will depend on how well your tree adjusts to the virgin soil and how adequately the soil remains moist; but also, well drained. My Sourwood tree seems to like the full sun exposed area where it is planted, and I do not know if planting a sourwood tree in a less sun expose location would decrease the tree's growth rate.
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I agree that Sourwood trees look best when grown as single trunked trees. Their branching and flowering aspects seem to be much more pleasing to see when they are growing on a single trunked tree. If you are set on the idea to grow the tree as a multi-trunked form, then you will need to stake each desired trunk close to its own tall stake. The longer you wait before staking your tree the more difficult it will be for the tree to harden off its trunks in a straight and tall manner. Waiting for a long time to stake your tree will be of no benefit.
Even if you wait till the tree grows another 2 feet, you will find the arching tendency of the thin trunks to be we very stubborn, and only straightenable if you tie each desired trunk every 4 inches to the stake. Even by doing that, they will still try to bend and resist taking on a straight form; especially if you have not been able to take advantage of staking the tree when it is young, and if you could not stake it before it had the chance to first harden off those trunks in an arched form.
In fact I wonder if that is why my tree has not increased in very much height.
Four years ago, when I first planted my tree there were so many 24 to 30 inch long arching branches that I could not tell which one the tree was better able to form a main trunk from. Because of that, I just picked the best looking one, to train as a main leader trunk. At that time, I needed to and did cut off any growth, which seemed to not work well with the form I was trying to acheive. For all I know, what I selected to form the main leader; the tree could have wanted to keep as a side branch.
After all, I am still waiting to see if the tree will ever grow taller. At least the tree has developed nice enough to be a very well formed dwarf tree if it does not grow any taller. Only thing if that is the case and if at planting I had known that would be the case, I would have prefered to plant the tree closer to my patio; where I could enjoy gazing at it from inside the house, while looking through a window or a full-glass view door. Hi Folks, I am attaching a couple of pictures of the 14" sourwood tree. I do see one stonger leader. Should I cut off the other branches now or wait till fall?
And also as Katrina pointed out, does this trunk curvature need a stake right now or will straighten out itself?
Your main leader does seem to be fairly nicely hardened off, and does not look too curving down or oveer drastically. If it were my tree I would not tie the main leader so tightly to only one stake. Instead, I would remove only one of the multi-trunks now and stake the main leader by pounding two or three 6 foot tall, strong stakes in the ground and using non bark damaging ties; adjusted to keep the main leader growing tall and straight; while still keeping the ties slack enough for the tree to sway a little when winds prevail or stronger gusts occur.
If you choose to stake your tree as I suggested; check the ties periodically and adjust them as the tree reveals is needed each time. If you choose to make your tree a single main leader form tree, then in the late winter you could take off more of the lower branches and trunks that are not growing condusively enough for the form of tree you want to develop.
Hi Katrina, Thanks for your advice, I think I will wait till fall to trim the extra branches and give it some support. As you mention I also am confused by conflicting advice saying it is better not to stake a young tree to enable it to develop strong roots. Actually there a linden tree right next to the sourwood which was planted in a slanting fashion. It has a lean but now has straightened itself.
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The advise to not stake a tree, is good for many situations, but there can be many situations and times when that advice does not apply. Birch trees; especially the 'Heritage'culitvar and others These trees tend to grow in height, along with increase their canopy too fast before their roots can develop and strenghen enough to resist root breakage, when prevailing and gusting winds beat againt them. Lots of nursery pot grown Maples; especially newly planted 6 foot tall 7 gallon size pot grown, Sugar Maple,'Firehouse' cultivar; which if not staked when first planted will become uprooted by prevailing and gusting winds, before it can become established.
This tree grows a very dense canopy which seems to catch the wind.
Some times the Ornamental peach trees like the fast growing columnar 'corintian' cultivar. One of mine which had seemed fairly well established, but since last winter an ice storm uprooted it, now it cannot withstand strong prevailing winds and gusts, unless it is staked. I have two staggerd rows of Thuja 'Green Giants' which were 5 gallon sized ones I planted late last summer. They began falling over from wind forces and other environmental stresses before they could become well established. They are currently 5 feet tall and nicely filled out.
I have no choice, but to stake these back up. My sourwood tree: when even though it is not a fast grower, still had such a tendency to take a long time to harden off its new branch growth. Thus that new growth curve down toward the ground more easily. This is the only tree I have had to stake in a manner which did not let it sway at all with the winds.
At the time, My understanding that trees need to experience wind resistance to harden off and establish well, stood in direct opposition to me as I stake that tree so closely, and prevented the trunk from bending at all. At that time I had lots of doubt about how I was staking it, but also knew for certian that non of my other more reasonable staking techniques would work better.
That is why, once the stake broke and I removed it, I felt so happy and amazed to see my tree had harded off nice and straight; and now displays the strength to resist bending or blowing over in the prevailing winds. Keep in mind that when it comes to advice, there are always exceptions to the even the most sound types of logic. There are so many varibles one can encounter even if planting only one kind of tree, but in different places and evnvironments. I have some Thuja Green Giants growing in a more sheltered area, which I never had to stake, yet the ones described above show all signs that they do need staking.
I planted 7, one gallon potted sized loblolly trees out on the a vacant lot and never had to stake them, but my friend planted some 3 gallon sized potted loblolly trees, which she first tried to establish without staking, but most of them ended up proving their need to be staked. I have learned that it is best to keep general rules in mind; such as ones, which suggest it is not good to stake or fertilize a tree; yet at the same time, tweek such advice depending on whatever each individual tree displays that it needs.
So now, I have planted many trees I did not stake and they never displayed signs of needing to be staked. I have also planted many other trees, which I did stake, whenever they proved that they needed staking. I usually do not ferilize my trees, but have found that a few of my fast growers and even some slow growers have appeared to need fertilizer and then responded well when I chose to give them the appropriate type of good quality, slow release, non-burning fertilier that each individually needed.
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An audience of over 200 delegates, from right across the North-east construction industry, listened to the story of the Chapelton of Elsick development, situated eight kilometres south of Aberdeen, on 840 hectares of rolling Farmland. With the potential to include up to 8,000 homes sitting shoulder to shoulder with shops, schools, healthcare and parks, Chapelton, as the young community is called, is one of the UK’s biggest settlements. Chapelton is striving to break the mould of twenty-first century development. Inspired by Scotland’s rich history of town planning, it is combining ambitious social aims and vernacular design to create an aesthetically rich, community-centric place that counters the prevailing pattern of single-use housing estates.


- A colourful collection of mixed drought tolerant perennial Phlox
- Will provide excellent ground cover, superb for suppressing weeds
- Will flower annually from June to September
- Well known for producing masses of dainty blooms all summer long
- Perfect for planting underneath trees, shrubs and tall perennials and for covering awkward slopes and banks
- These plants are very versatile – ideal for planting at the edge of garden borders or on a rockery
- At maturity expect a height of 15cm (6”) and spread 50cm (20”)
- Each collection will contain a mix of different colours
- Supplied as plug plants, for best garden performance pot on and grow for a few weeks before planting into final position
- Full planting and aftercare instructions will be supplied with every order
Images shown are for guidance only of the expected results from plants upon maturity. Different growing conditions may vary results.
Customers should check whether plants are suitable for their homes and gardens before purchasing.
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CHITRAL: Ayun is the beautiful valley of Chitral where nature has endowed this valley with immense beauty but the beauty buds of the area have also added to it. There is a flower garden in every other house of the valley which has different types, varieties and colorful flowering plants. It seems that the people here compete with each other for nothing else but only flower gardens, which is why that every house have one beautiful flower garden in this valley.
But the garden in the house of Haji Mehboob Azam is something else. It seems that he has beaten everyone. There are many types and colors of flowers in this beautiful garden. There are more than twenty types and colors of roses alone. These eye-catching flowers attract tourists.
To take care of this garden, Mehboob Azam has specially invited Fida Hussain, a professional and experienced financier/Male from Peshawar who takes care of these flowers. According to him, this beautiful garden has a variety of roses, jellies, dog flowers, pansies, petunias, as well as fruit plants, including Malta, cherries, fruit, lemon, pear and many more. Fruit trees are also found.
Fida Hussain says that whenever a tourist comes to Ayun, he must come here to see this beautiful garden and take pictures here. The flowers in this garden are specially planted with a special training in which flowers of each category are planted in their own beds which look very nice. In this age of narcissism and anxiety, when a person comes to see this beautiful garden, he forgets the sorrows of the world and lives a peaceful life for a few moments, and seeing this natural beauty refreshes the mind. And he remain mentally and physically healthy and save from various diseases.
It should be noted that the special thing about this garden is that a drain and a waterfall-like place has been made for water from where when water falls, its own special music makes a person emotional. The beauty of this palace-like house is further enhanced by the garden in which most of the flowers have been imported.


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With bananas, it’s better to wait till they begin to come up again in the spring so that you can find the corm. Spring is the ideal time to divide hostas. Summer is also an excellent time to buy and add in a couple of small new types of plants to grow for future splits. Additional summer fertilizing may be useful, but not crucial.
In the winter once the leaves fall off the trees, I need to be able to have a wonderful view of those! They appear strong and healthy. They are still nice and green, but they just appear to be stunted. They should not be composted but rather destroyed. Its leaves continue being dense right to the floor and do not need fascia plants in front. When the dead leaves are removed, they shouldn’t be composted.
You might be able to divide fast-growing varieties every a couple of decades. If you stay on a cleared lot, wait a couple of years, do nothing and you will have trees. Unlike a lot of perennials, which must be laboriously lifted and divided every couple of years, hostas are content to just grow in place without a lot of interference in the slightest.
As soon as you have the hosta from the ground it’s time to determine how to divide it. The best that you can hope for will be a hosta that may tolerate your website, in place of performing well there. Dividing hostas in the spring is best before they’ve fully developed and as soon as the hosta eyes are beginning to grow up. In case you haven’t tried growing hostas yet, now’s the moment. Individuals can observe the complete size hostas in your front yard and purchase your pot.
Flowers In the summertime, you’ll have flowers. If you choose to allow the plants flower, don’t snip them off till they start to wilt. Whitish mid-season flowers grow near the foliage.
If there’s been no rainfall for a substantial period, check the soil around the plants to see whether it’s dry. For one, you can readily tell which plants are overgrown and should be split. Separating old and big hosta plants is the ideal approach to receive absolutely free plants for your space.
Yes, you are able to just have them go, but there are a lot of reasons why you might want to divide plants. Plants take about five years to reach whole dimensions and after that require no additional disturbance for a long time. Each plant ought to have a couple roots. After you plant a few, you might be hooked on finding new and distinct plants to improve your shade gardens.
Be careful to not overwater, which can lead to the plants to rot. It’s not typically essential to divide the plants. You just want to uproot plants when you’re able to divide and replant them in the exact same moment. You would like to dig around the plant to leave as several of the roots on the plant as possible. You are going to want to start pruning hosta plants the moment you observe any pest damage.


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An approach that meets a space where it is, taking into account the existing conditions and uses. Often times, the space will inform the design much more than preference. My job as a designer is to give the space what it needs while achieving the desired mood.
Design is a delicate balance between function and beauty.
The aim is always to conserve water, restore soil integrity and incorporate native species so that we might create a positive impact on y(our) environment.
Each installation begins with careful planning and attention to every single detail. All plant materials are sourced locally and specially selected for your specific site. Managing the delivery, lay out, planting and establishment ensure quality from the start.
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Xeriscape landscaping, quality landscaping that conserves water and protects the environment, is the most exciting concept to hit the landscape industry in decades. The term Xeriscape was coined in Denver, Colorado in 1978. Whether called Xeriscape, water-wise or water-smart landscaping, landscape and water industry professionals throughout the nation have embraced landscape water conservation through education.
There are three planting demonstration plots, each featuring plantings with low water use plants that use similar amounts of water. One plot will have very low water use, another with low water use, and the last with moderate water use. These plots each feature a tree and different specimen plants that will grow well in our climate.
The ultimate goal of this project is to have an education tool that can be used by the community as well as the schools to demonstrate that xeric planting can be utilized at their homes and businesses to conserve water and beautify our city. The plants in the plots have been purchased from local greenhouses so that anyone who uses these plots will be able to find these plants and use them in their own landscape.
Plot 1 – Very Low Water Use
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Plot 2 – Low Water Use
Supplemental water twice a month
Plot 3 – Moderate Water Use
Supplemental water once a week


The Rural Planning Organization of the First Tennessee Development District has been notified by Tennessee Department of Transportation that three Multimodal Access Grants, totaling $2.5 million dollars have been awarded in the region. The City of Bluff City has been awarded $781,931, the Town of Erwin will receive $857,796, and the Town of Greeneville $944,353 in grant funding.
Bluff City’s funded grant proposal includes construction of a sidewalk that will provide a pedestrian link between Bluff City Park and City Hall along Bluff City Highway. The sidewalk will provide an interconnection among numerous destination points along route including several area businesses. Four crosswalks located at key points along the route will facilitate safe cross-street pedestrian movements. This project will encourage non-motorized transport in the center of the city and is designed to enhance the quality of life of Bluff City residents.
The Town of Erwin will utilize their grant to construct a new sidewalk along Main Street. The new section of sidewalk will begin in front of Food Lion on 7th street and continue North to Griffith Way, ending in front of Bank of Tennessee. This stretch of sidewalk will be approximately .75 miles long and will help create a safe pedestrian pathway through a very busy commercial corridor and bring further cohesion to Erwin’s bustling downtown.
Greeneville will utilize grant funding to develop a sidewalk/pedestrian master plan to support ongoing redevelopment in their historic downtown. The goal of this redevelopment project is to create a pedestrian and family-friendly destination that encourages economic growth while preserving the historic and architecturally significant nature of the area. The development of a sidewalk/pedestrian master plan is essential in identifying and prioritizing areas for improvement and needs for new access. The master plan will also serve as a road map for the Town as it endeavors to create a safe and vibrant downtown.
For questions related to the First Tennessee Rural Planning Organization or Multimodal Access Grants, please contact RPO Coordinator Chase Milner at email@example.com.


Trees may be struggling to endure a lot of windstorms that happen throughout the year. Because of this, taking measures that can keep your trees from such extreme storms has been imperative. Apart from that, you probably like to secure your house also from falling trees. To improve the protection of your home and trees, then you should use the best tree services given by expert tree arborists. Listed below are a few easy tips that’ll aid you in protecting your trees from wind damage:
Use a cover
Perhaps you’re thinking about using a cover for keeping your trees from being damaged by the wind. A lot of people think that covers can only be beneficial for keeping trees from the cold. But this isn’t true all the time. Covers can be utilized to protect trees from too much heat exposure, pests, strong wins, and many other kinds of damage that the tree might endure. It’s vital to keep in mind that as you use a cover, you must always put the cover above the tree and stick it to the bottom around the trunk of the tree. After the wind has waned, you can take it out so that the trees won’t be deprived of the sunlight that they need.
If you plan to plant a sapling, keep in mind that the location serves a major role. You have to always consider transferring the saplings to a particular spot that can naturally protect them from strong winds. If ever you observe that the wind blows from east to west, then it would be ideal to plant your tree toward the west direction since it’ll block the sapling’s natural growth and letting it have sufficient strength over time. Tree arborists can provide you beneficial tips regarding the best areas where you can plant saplings.
Installing support stakes can be highly beneficial once you consider planting a tree in your yard. The support stakes come with wood and metal options and you can choose either of them to secure your trees’ safety. Moreover, you have to utilize a soft yet durable fabric for tying the tree to every stake to leave some room for it to naturally move in regular wind pressure. It’s important to note that once a tree naturally sways, it’ll establish sturdy branches, a robust trunk, and powerful root systems. Qualified tree experts give enough protection to trees from wind storms and dust.
The tips discussed and listed above can help promote the healthy development of your trees and boost their defense from windstorms. The best tree service providers, which offer leading tree services like tree maintenance, tree stump removal, tree removal Long Island NY, and more can give you beneficial tips on how to protect your trees from a lot of natural calamities. If you’ve got more questions that you want to ask regarding your tree’s conditions and how to safeguard them from harm, contact the best tree company near you today.


Chengdu Taikoo Li
Chengdu Taikoo Li is a unique retail planning concept that pays homage to traditional Sichuan architecture with a futuristic, creative approach. Centred around the ancient Daci Temple, this low-rise, aspirational project juxtaposes heritage and modern sophistication through sensitive landscape design to create a charismatic mixed-use environment. Positioned as an Urban Retail and Entertainment Destination, the development toys with the concept of “Fast Lane” and “Slow Lane” to deliver a vibrant shopping, dining and entertainment experience.
Chengdu’s first Arabica, situated squarely in the “Slow Lane”, maintains its signature minimalist style and elegance with an open-air seating design that underscores the interconnectedness of sharing a great cup of coffee.
No.1115, 1st Floor, Sino Ocean Taikoo Li, No. 8, Mid Shamao Street, Jinjiang, Chengdu
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Open Daily: 10:00am - 10:30pm


Remember when a day of fun meant running barefoot on the lawn while playing endless games of freeze tag or hide-and-seek? An afternoon family picnic in the park is a great way to relive those childhood memories, and share them with your kids, too. It’s a sure way to boost your mood, reconnect with family and rekindle your appreciation for nature. Just pick a shady spot on a lush carpet of grass, spread a blanket, unwrap your sandwiches, and enjoy a sunny afternoon outdoors!
Here are eight of our favorite parks in the country to rediscover nature and bring you together for a day of bonding and family fun under open skies.
Central Park | New York City
Manhattan’s Central Park is an 843-acre urban oasis in the heart of one of the most frenetic locations on earth. It offers residents and visitors a sanctum of tranquility and greenery, and contains a number of attractions and points of interest, including a zoo, numerous sculptures, playgrounds, lakes, an ice skating rink and more. The “Great Lawn” and adjacent Turtle Pond are an ideal spot for a picnic, offering 55 acres of wide-open space at the very heart of the most visited urban park in the U.S.
Central Park Center, New York City, NY
Lake Eola Park | Orlando
Take a break from theme park attractions, pack a light lunch, and head to the heart of Orlando and its hidden gem, Lake Eola. Settle in to admire the beautiful flower beds, feed the swans, or enjoy a paddle boat ride as you take in the Orlando skyline.
512 East Washington Street, Orlando, FL
Smoky Mountains National Park | Gatlinburg
Not far from Gatlinburg is the Chimney’s Picnic Area, where you can roast hot dogs and marshmallows near a mountain stream, then enjoy a walk along the scenic nature trails nearby. There are rocks for kids to climb and explore, and in summertime, you can brave the mountain stream for a refreshing swim!
City Park | New Orleans
A 1,300 acre refuge and oasis, City Park is where you’ll enjoy an afternoon in the shade of some of the oldest oaks in the world. Play Frisbee on the lawn, stroll under the moss canopies or stop and smell the roses of the Botanical Garden.
1 Palm Drive, New Orleans, LA
Myrtle Beach State Park | Myrtle Beach
With several miles of forest stretching along the Atlantic Ocean, this park offers both wooded shade and sunny shore. Choose from picnicking among the trees, exploring nature trails, fishing from the pier, or admiring ocean views along the Grand Strand.
4401 S Kings Highway, Myrtle Beach, SC
Grant Park | Chicago
This 319-acre park is known as Chicago’s “front yard”. Offering everything from wide-open spaces to museums, the park is sure to offer your family lots to see and do, from relaxing on a blanket, to listening to a concert at the Petrillo Music Shell.
337 E. Randolph Street, Chicago, IL
Boston Common | Boston
A 50-acre refuge in the middle of downtown Boston, the oldest park in the country brings families together for concerts, softball games, and fun-filled afternoons under the elm trees.
Bound by Tremont, Beacon, Charles, Park & Boylston Streets, Boston, MA
City Park | Denver
Overlooking more than 100 miles of snow-capped mountains, the mile-long park is the premier picnic spot in the city. Catch a free summer concert, or rent paddleboats for a sightseeing ride along one of two lakes.
2001 Colorado Blvd, Denver, CO
There’s nothing more enjoyable than a sunny day in the fresh air. Take time to slow down a little and savor the picnic-perfect settings and wide open spaces these cities have to offer.


One of the best things that you could improve at your home is your backyard. You could build a swimming pool in it, you could create another living space, or you could choose to landscape your backyard. Landscaping your backyard offers countless benefits. For starters, developing a garden is actually a healthy exercise, especially when you get to maintain it all on your own. Furthermore, if you are planning to create one in your backyard, then you are making sure that you are only going to breathe in fresh air because a garden is like putting up good source of oxygen at the comforts of your property. However, if you have no idea on what to do, you could always seek professional help from High Point landscaping or other related companies.
If it is your first time to develop a landscape in your backyard, then you must not have any prior knowledge about it. Therefore, you need to learn the following information so that you will be ready for your first landscaping effort at home:
1. Know What You Need and Want
The first thing in the landscaping process is to know what exactly need as well as your wants for the garden that you are going to develop. Do you want to have a play space integrated in your garden? Do you need to plant vegetables? Do you want to create your garden as one of your receiving areas for visiting guests and family? You need to sort all these things in order for you to know what to include and what to say no to when it comes to developing your garden. Once you have organized your thoughts on the things that you want to see within your garden, try to make a sketch a design. If you don’t know how, you could always seek the help of a professional landscaper.
2. Location is Key
Another thing that you need to consider when developing a garden is the location. You need to primarily learn the sun and wind patterns that you could constantly observe in your property and use it to your garden’s advantage. This is entirely the reason why if you are finally starting to create the design that you will follow for your garden, you need to ensure that the location of your plants and other elements compliments the sun and wind pattern in order to maximize the usage of these natural factors.
3. Start Mall
Just like anything else, great things come from small beginnings. Therefore, don’t worry if you are still starting out with creating and developing your own garden. In fact, you have to start small before eventually going full blast in your landscaping in order for you to alter several elements before finalizing an irreversible one. Once you start small, you ensure that the following elements that you will add to your garden will be put up perfectly. Now if you don’t want to think of a lot of things, then you could always opt to hiring a professional landscaper.


1528 Ridgeway Drive
1528 Ridgeway Drive, Glendale, CA 91202
Stunning courtyard Spanish awaits you in this 1929 Mediterranean style home.Architectural details include hardwood floors, coved ceilings, complimented by original windows and period fireplace with gorgeous original tile. Enchanting courtyard with a water feature. French doors open to a dramatic backyard outdoor space, with beautiful desert landscape. Warm, inviting back yard filled with succulents, beautiful fauna and a water feature creating an environment worthy of spending your leisure time here. This home maintains a true Spanish Style character feel of yesteryear, while adding many upgrades to make this a wonderful living experience for the new owner. Upgrades includeNuVo Whole House soft water filter system - 2020Low Water Drought tolerant landscape - 2019Spanish Tile Roof miscellaneous tile replacement - Nov. 2021Flat Roof - New Elastomeric Coasting - Nov 2021 - 2 year warrantyKitchen Repaint and replace all hinges and knobs - December 2021New Gas Cook Top - December 2021New Outdoor Awnings - September 2021New Courtyard Sconces - February 2022New Water Feature in back yard - July 2021New Water Heater - 2021New Luxury thermostatic shower systems in both bathrooms - January 2022Copper plumbingFeatures:Lovely Spanish/ Mediterranean courtyard with water featureStunning character tile detail.Feature Landscape lighting in front with solar stair lighting Hardwood Floors Drought tolerate landscape Fireplace Plantation Shutters Arched Doorways.


Elevation: 952 ft. During the late 1800's, Big Gem was the site of one of the largest pig iron furnace in the valley. At one time The Big Gem Cast Iron Furnace produced over 32,000 tons a year of pig iron that were then shipped from Shenandoah Iron Works via the Shenandoah Valley Railroad. The golden age of iron came to an end in the early 1900's and the land lay fallow for many years. In 1995, Luken's Steel Company donated the land to the Town of Shenandoah where it became known as The Big Gem.
Plans for this area include a mix of developed and natural areas to provide a range of recreational opportunities for residents and visitors alike. Currently the lake and trail system provide a wonderful opportunity to watch birds like indigo buntings, Carolina wrens, and American goldfinches. During early morning and late evening hours, keep your eyes open for white-tailed deer grazing the edges of the trails. Pay particular attention to the area below the gazebo. Here native plants are being planted to highlight the habitats of the local area. This area and the less maintained areas up the trail provide excellent opportunities for viewing a host of native butterfly species and ruby-throated hummingbirds. If you have an afternoon to spend, fishing in the pond is a great past-time. The local belted kingfisher will come by to show you the best way to do it. The pond also serves as a great place to watch dragonflies which dart and dash all around you as you walk along the trail by the pond. Wood duck and heron have been seen visiting here as well.
Future master plans include a baseball field and an outdoor amphitheater. Some foundations of the Big Gem Iron Ore Furnace remain in place today. Visitors will truly enjoy this unique park experience, which is also a geo-cache location as well.
There are plans to also build a picnic pavilion. Donations are welcome. The Bicycle Pump Track is open and the Green Trail is open for mountain bikes and nature walks. Work has started on the Intermediate Track.
New Recreation Office is now located at 565 Long Avenue.


Some of the most beautiful homes on earth are set atop a hillside, but what the average person may not know is that a lot of work went into the planning and design that made the grounds what you see today.
It is not always easy, in fact it is rarely easy, to landscape a hillside property, but there are some tips and tricks you can learn from leading landscape engineers when planning a new home on a hillside property you fell in love with.
You will surely want to contact a builder to at least help you with the site work before you start the actual labor, and a landscaper would be a good idea, but in the beginning, when planning your home, here are some landscaping ideas you might want to use.
Working with the Natural Slope
If your property is on a gently rolling slope, plan your landscaping to work naturally with the incline.
Some landscapers work rock stairways into the slope with miniature plants lining the path up to your home.
If your property is densely populated with trees, moss and ferns will work well to embellish stairways and paths up the incline.
Whether you use stairs or stepping stones on the natural incline, add to the allure with miniature plants, shrubs and moss lining your way up the slope.
Landscaping Steep Hills Can Test Your Skills – and Patience!
When your new home is to be seated atop a steep hill, it is not easy to accomplish but it can be done.
However, there is one thing to be aware of and that would be rock and mudslides that occur after heavy rains and snow.
Here is where you’d want to look into a variety of retaining walls designed to keep the soil behind them from sliding down the hill.
Just because you hear the term ‘retaining wall,’ don’t imagine those highly utilitarian concrete walls you see lining the highways. Some are actually quite lovely and can be nicely worked into your landscaping scheme.
Addition of Garden Elements along the Path
Many landscapers make use of garden elements along a path up a hillside, especially if it will be traveled with any frequency.
Garden statues, bird baths, solar path lights and other artistic embellishments add layers of texture and balance color, giving the slope up to your home an artistic appeal that literally WOWs the senses.
So, you see, it can be done. It’s a bit of extra work, especially on the design and planning end, but the end results are going to give your property an appeal that is truly unique.
Why would you want to clear away tall trees for a clear view to your home when nature put them there for a reason? Those trees, in addition to your retaining walls, keep soil in place when rain is heavy.
It is especially important to plan safety elements into your landscaping and once you’ve drawn up a plan, don’t be afraid to contact landscaping contractors to help you plan and create your hillside dream home.


Take a scenic boat trip to Summer Palace
In the western outskirts of Beijing, about 15 km from the city center houses a beautiful setting of the Summer Palace, an almost 300 year-old Imperial Garden dated back from the Qing Dynasty. As a summer retreat for royal families, Summer Palace was designed to create an airy abode full of natural vibe as well as to soothe, and to please the eye. Regarded as "a masterpiece of Chinese landscape garden design” by UNESCO, Summer Palace covers a massive area (about 290 hectares) and contains a lot of stunning views from natural landscape of hills, open water, lush gardens to man-made ancient structures including pavilions, halls, towers, palaces, temples, corridors, and bridges, which form a harmonious ensemble of prominent aesthetic value standing for the excellent Chinese traditional horticulture and architecture. There are three gates which offer three different tour routes visiting Summer Palace. Joining a scenic boat ride on Kunming Lake located inside the palace's campus is a highlight of each route and it's a great way to experience the majestic beauty of the place. Summer and Autumn months from April to October are the best time to visit Summer Palace due to the clean, sunny, and pleasant weather as well as great offer for photographic opportunities.


Plan of the flower garden at Nuneham Courtney, Oxfordshire belonging to the Honourable Earl of Harcourt, 1785 (WORK 38/349)
Nuneham House is a good example of villa revival in the 1750s. It was built for Earl Harcourt, one of George III’s leading courtiers. Sir Simon Harcourt had become Earl Harcourt in 1749.
In 1777 his son George, the 2nd Earl of Harcourt, inherited the villa with its classical gardens, and hired Capability Brown to improve the landscape and house. William Mason laid out a new flower garden.
Plan of the flower garden at Nuneham, Oxon
Belonging to the Right Honourable Earl Harcourt
References to the Busts
- Temple of Flora
- Urn to the Memory of Vicant de Palmerston


Imagine having a gorgeous residential and commercial landscape without spending hours mowing, planting and trimming. You can turn that dream into a realty with maintenance services from Sterling Landscape Company.
Our licensed and trained team specializes in offering comprehensive assistance to home and business owners in Boise, Meridian, Nampa, Southwest Idaho, Eastern Oregon and Treasure Valley. Count on Sterling Landscape Company for:
Whether you want weekly weeding or seasonal insecticide treatments, you'll have a beautiful landscape without all the work if you hire Sterling Landscape Company. Get a free estimate on your residential or commercial job today.
The crew at Sterling Landscape Company understands you don't have time to plant, weed and mow at your home or business. Fortunately, we can manage every aspect of your job from design to installation.
In addition to maintenance, we also offer landscaping construction and personal gardening services.
Call 208-461-5111 now to get a free estimate on lawn maintenance.


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Grass & Shrub Renew by Seymour is the ultimate solution for unsightly brown spots on your lawn and shrubs. With two 20 oz cans, this professional-grade concentrate covers over 2000 square feet, and is easy to use. Dilute with water in a garden sprayer and see the difference in the vibrant green color of your lawn and shrubs. Safe for grass and long-lasting, it will not wash away with rain or irrigation. This product is perfect for homeowners and professionals who want to restore the green and healthy look of their outdoor spaces.
- Professional-grade brown spot concealer for lawns and shrubs.
- Comes in two 20 oz of powerful concentrate formula, covering over 1000 square feet.
- Safe for grass and allows existing foliage to grow.
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Preorder plants here by Thursday, May 5
Plant pick up: Thursday, June 9 from 4- 6 pm at the Western Michigan University Community Gardens (corner of Howard Street and Stadium Drive). Prepay by Thursday, May 5.
Would you like to consider native plants and pollinators for your garden this year? Students at KNC’s Heronwood Field Station are growing native Michigan flowering plants to provide for native bees and butterflies. This fundraiser supports science and research activities in the Conservation Biology Education for Employment course. Available plants will include common, butterfly, whorled, and blunt-leaved milkweeds, and assorted native flowering plants.
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Today we have launched a new initiative that will see us plant a tree for every sale placed on our website.
Take a look at our virtual forest and keep an eye on its progress by clicking here. This is a representation of the trees we are planting and you can click on the tree icons to get details of the real life trees being planted.
To get things off to a good start we will plant 2 trees for every order placed until the end of 2021.
This is the first step in a larger project that will result in You + I becoming 100% climate positive before the end of 2022.


From fire control to better landscaping, there are many reasons to rid your property of weeds this year. Let Koby Pest Control help. With more than 17 years of experience working in the hillsides around Placer and El Dorado counties, Koby Pest Control knows how to keep your property looking clear and attractive.
We encourage our customers to treat the weeds on their property for several reasons. The most important of these is reducing the fire hazard weeds pose as they dry out and become kindling. A good rule of thumb is to have a dried weed free buffer zone of 100 feet around your home to protect from wild fires that are so prevalent in El Dorado County.
Another good reason for weed control is that weed-free landscapes decrease competition for soil nutrients, giving your trees, shrubs, and flowers unfettered access to the nutrients they need. The end result is a healthier and better looking landscape. A weed-free landscape will reduce insect, rodent, and other vertebrate pests by eliminating their usual habitat.
Weeds deteriorate concrete and asphalt, reducing the lifespans of both roads and sidewalks. Drainage ditches also frequently become clogged with weeds, disrupting the designed flow of water, leaving potentially dangerous standing pools of water on roadways.
We target specific weeds like star thistle and broad leaves in your lawn or pasture to allow more beneficial and aesthetically pleasing grasses to grow for livestock to graze. Many invasive weeds out compete and sometimes actively inhibit the growth of native plants. Poison oak and blackberry bushes are both invasive weeds and spread very quickly.
Not all weeds are bad. We do not recommend killing all the weeds on hillsides because they prevent erosion especially during wet conditions. We feel that selective weed control is essential because it allows us to get rid of weeds which serve no purpose and leave only the beneficial ones.
Weeds germinate at different times of the year depending on the species. Because of this, one annual herbicide application will not be sufficient for treating all of the weeds on your property. The timing of seasonal rainfall will also determine which weeds grow the most each year.
Pre-emergent weed control is done in the fall and winter months. This application halts the germination process and reduces roughly 80% of the weeds from sprouting in late winter or early spring. Post-emergent applications can be done throughout the year but mainly take place in the spring and early summer, effectively killing 100% of existing weeds.
Our selective weed control is done throughout the year depending on which species a customer wants to treat. We have service plans and treatments to rid your property of any unwanted weed species and our state licensed technicians offer free evaluations and consultations to provide you with the knowledge and options to best suit your needs while maintaining a healthy environment.


Seasonal Landscaping Services
in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Aqua Natural Landscaping, LLC, endures the heat so you don't have to with lawn care and tree trimming at prices you can afford. Our team provides transformative care for lawns and landscapes around both homes and businesses throughout the area. Contact us today for season landscaping services in Fort Lauderdale, FL.
When homeowners and businesses are planning a full renovation of their lawn or installing a new landscape at the end of a construction project, our design team is ready to get the job done right. We work with homeowners, associations, and businesses that are looking to create and install new green spaces of any size or scope. Our landscape installation process is priced at $3,500 and up for homes and $5,000 and up for businesses.
When you need your lawn maintained, we have the services that meet your distinct needs. We save you the time and worry by scheduling a 12-month contract for care that includes mowing, blowing, and line trimming. Our team provides a free estimate where we discuss exactly what you need and when you need it. This process also includes all needed mulching and hedge trimming, so that your lawn will always look as beautiful as possible.
Precise tree maintenance is essential in our area, especially before hurricane season. We trim existing trees to ensure the limbs cannot be a threat to your home or business, and we plant new trees for construction projects. Our team won't leave any debris behind after any work at your location. We have the equipment needed for stump grinding as well. Turn those old and dead trees into valuable mulch that can bring new life to your lawn.
Contact us for tree trimming that keeps your landscape healthy and lawn care that keeps your yard growing.


Profile, Publications & Conferences
- Specialization: Urban planning, Landscape Architecture
- PhD Research Student (Department of Urban and Regional Planning, University of Nairobi (ongoing)
- M.A. Planning (Department of Urban and Regional Planning, University of Nairobi, (2014-2019)
- Bachelor of Landscape Architecture, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (2008-2013)
- Urban and Regional Planning (Biophilic urbanism, Rural urban interface)
- Landscape Architecture
- Sustainable Environment
- Ms. Cecily is a Lecturer at the Department of Urban and Regional Planning. She has an excellent academic record, and experience in the built environment profession. Her research interest revolves around spatial planning towards attaining livable and SMART cities.
- Murage C. (June 2019), The Quality of an urban Residential Neighbourhood; A case of Umoja 1 Estate, Nairobi. Unpublished M.A. Thesis, University of Nairobi, Kenya.
- Murage C. (December 2012), Effects of Outdoor Landscape design on Children Living with Disabilities; Dagoretti Children’s Centre. Unpublished BSc. Project, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology
Other Work Experience
- 2021 to date:- Secretary, Architectural Association of Kenya (A.A.K.) Landscape Architects ‘ Chapter
- 2019- to Date: Part time Tutor, Nairobi Institute of Technology (NIT). Environmental planning and Management, Department of Architecture.
- 2015-2019: Consulting Landscape Architect with Urban Green Landscapes Limited (UGL), Nairobi, Kenya. Involved in Environmental Planning, Site Planning, landscape design and supervision of landscape architectural works.
- 2013-2015: Assistant Landscape Architect with Lariak Landscapes Limited, Westlands, Nairobi.
Conferences and presentations
- 5th-7th October 2011, Exhibitor at the 2nd (International Federation for Landscape Architects (IFLA) Africa Symposium onnLandscape Architecture Education and Practice in Africa., African Institute for Capacity Development (AICAD), Juja
- Achitectural Association of Kenya (AAK), Landscape Architects’ Chapter.(No.4502)


It all depends on the type of sealant and the application technique used. The right sealants and application techniques will leave no noticeable difference in the traction of your brick pavers. Your hard brick terrain will have about the same level of traction as a sealed driveway or parking lot. If you walk on your brick pavers in dry conditions, you won't find any difference in traction.
However, if you use low-quality concrete sealants, the surface may become slippery. Some sealants have a high solid content that fills the pores of the concrete. In that case, a solid layer forms on the surface of the pavement that becomes slippery when exposed to moisture. Another important factor that causes the slippery nature of the pavement is the application technique.
Even if a good quality sealant is applied excessively, a continuous top layer will form that would become slippery when it gets wet. Therefore, homeowners should choose experienced professionals who know the best concrete sealing techniques. The correct application technique would surely prevent the slippery nature of concrete. Consult experts specialized in concrete sealing who will inspect the hard surface on site and recommend the appropriate sealant that does not affect the traction level of the concrete.
Another common question people ask themselves is whether sealed pavers make them slippery. But the fact is that almost any wet surface will be moderately slippery. The advantage of sealed pavers is that they dry much faster, reducing the time they will stay wet. Moss is another determining factor in making pavers slippery, much more so than sealant.
And as we mentioned, sealing pavers helps prevent the formation of moss. Experts specializing in brick pavers can analyze your hard terrain and recommend the right sealant, which will have little or no effect on the traction level of brick pavers. Sealing pavers creates an invisible barrier that protects them from aggressive elements, such as rain, sun and dirt in general. After installation or maintenance, you've probably wondered how long you should stay away from pavers after sealing.
The sealing process itself is often overlooked by people who install cobblestone patios, which is a mistake, especially if you want to keep them looking new for much longer. The hard terrain of your sealed paving stone will have the same level of traction as a sealed parking lot or driveway. JSBrick has more than 20 years of experience providing paving stone installation, cleaning and sealing services in Sarasota and surrounding cities.


Check your seed packet or plant tag to determine the light needs of various plants. 13 of the Best Flowers for Attracting Pollinators to the Garden. Plant the Right Food Unlike honey bees, these solitary bees are extremely docile and up to three times more effective as pollinators. 1) Plant a Pollinator Garden. The life force that is … While the bees are sipping nectar and collecting pollen, you'll enjoy a colorful garden that produces flowers in every season, spring through fall. There is increasing evidence that many pollinators are in decline. In the past, I used to remove all the leaves, cut back perennial stems to the ground, and put it all into leaf bags destined for the curb. This will give the bees a place to sit while drinking to keep them from drowning. Bees are one of the most well-known pollinators, but there are a variety of other pollinators including ants, flies, beetles, birds and more! To do this, Xerces Society suggests selecting: At least 9 species of wildflowers with 3 early-flowering, 3 mid-flowering and 3 late-flowering, offering a variety of flower colors, shapes and sizes to appeal to a diversity of native pollinators AND, September 30, 2020 July 27, 2019 by Natasha Foote. Project: Hopewell Pollinator Garden: This group plans to introduce a community pollinator garden to an underused area in Walter Saunders Memorial Park. 5 Pollinator Plants You Should Put in Your Veggie Patch By Seth Heder, Horticulturist. While both native and non-native fragrant flowers may be a feast for the human senses, only plants endemic to a region supply viable habitat for the pollinators that evolved with them. Bees need water like all other living creatures. You can attract these super-pollinators by building an easy-peasy DIY bee house. Providing habitat and the essential nectar and host plants for pollinators can be done in many ways, from establishing a habitat that is kept “wild,” to creating a new garden bed or adding pollinator plants to an existing landscape, or adding a container garden … ): sunflower, marigolds, alyssum, cosmos, calendula, Queen Anne’s Lace daisies, salvias, penstemons, lavender, oregano, borage, basil, yarrow, dill, parsley, rosemary. Pollinators need your help! Each of us can contribute to pollinator … "Anywhere the flowers can get sun." 3. With a little effort and creativity, you can craft a perfect pollinator house to add visual appeal to your garden and keep the pollinators … Honeybee Conservancy - Plant a Bee Garden - By planting a bee garden, you can do your part to help the bees by adding to the shrinking inventory of flower-rich habitat in your area. In the Vegetable Garden. If you want an epic garden, there one sure way to get it. If so, log them on our online mapping system, Actions for Pollinators, to help track the build-up of food and shelter in our landscape (Instructions for logging a garden). There are countless pollinators that work tirelessly to keep the plant world healthy, so why not take a little time to give them the shelter they deserve after a long day’s work? Flowers are beautiful, bringing a splash of color to our gardens and veggie patches. UPDATED NOVEMBER 2017. Some overwinter in hollow stems, while others attach to plants or overwinter in the leaf litter. Most pollinators are drawn to blocks of color. The best way to do this is to think like a bee, butterfly, or hummingbird. Have you taken any pollinator friendly actions in your garden? For the conscientious garden, a chemical-free, native pollinator garden is the best choice. Include a wide range of flower types, shapes, and sizes. Diversity is key if you want to reap the maximum benefits of pollinators in your garden. Also an information page for wildlife gardeners in North America. By Colleen O'Connor-Rickey With the help of a Miller Worley Center for the Environment Campus Sustainability Grant received in March, the Botanic Garden has completed work on a new pollinator garden along the strip of sidewalk from the top of the Heckel Staircase to the Art Building bridge. It would not be hard to create a pollinator garden at home. Don’t cut canes, stalks, or other standing plant material which may house nesting bees or be providing anchors for overwintering pupae. "But you can still have pollinators in a smaller space, like a deck or a patio," she added. The key: Create a portable pollinator garden. Put your pollinator-friendly garden on the map! However, there are some simple things you can do at home to encourage pollinator diversity and abundance. Plant varieties native to your region to attract pollinators. Pollinator-friendly Containers. You can attract pollinators in your vegetable garden by adding these in amongst your beds (some are also handy herbs! Pollinator Partnership. An ideal pollinator garden should offer constant and overlapping flowering of native wildflowers from early spring to late fall. Simply put, a pollinator garden is any garden that is planted to feature nectar-rich and pollen-rich flowers for the primary purpose of sustaining pollinating insects and animals. For butterflies, add plants for the caterpillars to feed on. How to Make and Manage a Bee Hotel: Instructions that Really Work. The garden expands the capacity of Hopewell Community Garden, allowing for increased participation and alternative horticultural learning opportunities for participants. When you’re planning the actual layout of your garden, put swathes of similarly colored plants together. Modeled after ice cream push pops, each Push Garden includes a curated selection of perennial wildflower seeds, nutrient-rich grow soil, and instructions for planting a one square foot garden patch. The plants will also enhance the appearance of your winter landscape. Put your feet up, the pruners down, and grab a Pumpkin Spice Latte. Pollinator garden spring clean-up Okay, now that spring has arrived, you can finally clean up the garden — sort of. Types of Solitary Bee Species Before “breaking ground” on a DIY bee house, it is essential to know who it is you would like to inhabit your bee homes and bee hotels. About insects and flowers, plants for pollinators, and wildlife-friendly gardening in the UK. As well as Bumblebees and Honey bees (that live socially) there are over 240 species of wild bees in the UK that are called 'solitary bees' because they make individual nest cells for their larvae. Winter Food Sources for Pollinators. Categories Flowers Tags General Flower Care, Pollinators. Plant bright colored flowers in clumps. 3) Avoid or Limit Pesticide Use. SANDOWN — Members of the Sandown Garden Club took advantage of a warm and sunny fall morning to put the Monarch Waystation and Pollinator Garden to bed. Put out the welcome mat for honeybees, native bees, and other beneficial insects! Shelter pollinators from cold wind through hedges and hedgerow shrubs. Creating a lush garden brings an outdoor living space to life, and the best plants for the job are native varieties that teem with beneficial pollinators like bees, butterflies, and moths. Grow a few plants in your garden that will be a winter food source for pollinators in your area. The beauty is that the gardener can garner as much enjoyment from the beauty of a pollinator garden as the pollinators … Interplant fruits and vegetables with pollinator-friendly flowers by tucking them in between crop rows and around the garden’s border. Planting lists, fact sheets, reading lists, and a wildlife gardening bibliography. 2) Provide Nesting Habitat. Pollinators’ favorite colors Map out your garden with a variety of colors for attracting pollinators of all types. You just need a tiny space to add some beneficial plants that can do wonders for your happiness, along with survival for bees and butterflies. Bees, butterflies, a How to Create a Pollinator Garden. A garden that not only looks good but invites pollinators, provides food, and requires fewer inputs. Invite some pollinators into your space. A pocket pollinator garden is one of the best ways to bring color and beauty to your yard while also helping wildlife. What are Solitary Bees ? The Botanic Garden has completed work on a new pollinator garden on the Mount Holyoke College campus. 4. DOWNLOAD A PDF VERSION OF THIS WEB PAGE (12 page pdf). Save perennial garden cleanup for spring. If you want to draw them to your garden, consider adding a bird bath to the edge of your garden. o Select predominantly native species for your pollinator garden. Butterflies and many other pollinators love to sunbathe, so look for a place that gets full or partial sun. The Million Pollinator Garden Challenge was a “nationwide call to action to preserve and create gardens and landscapes that help revive the health of bees, butterflies, birds, bats and other pollinators across America.” They mounted a campaign to get a million pollinator gardens constructed; they succeeded. As the days grow shorter and the nights colder, perennial plants begin to enter a dormant stage for the winter. It’s designed for our Pollinator Garden … o Plant multiples of each species. Some of the most common solitary … Pollinator Garden Summary. o Choose two or more perennial species from each seasonal flowering category (spring, June, summer and fall) for a minimum of eight plant species in the pollinator garden. You can also put wildflowers in unused areas for your pollinators to enjoy. Spring is here & it’s time to start planting a garden for your local pollinators. Don’t forget to put rounded stones in the bottom of your bird bath. By attracting pollinators to your garden in winter with a free meal, they will stay around until spring and help your garden grow. A non-profit 501(c)3 organization-- the largest in the world dedicated exclusively to the protection and promotion of pollinators and their ecosystems. Create microhabitats in your garden. 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Foley, Alabama 36535
The Wilbourne Antique Rose Trail winds through downtown Foley, one block east of Hwy. 59 from the pavilion in Heritage Park north to Berry St. The gracefully landscaped trail showcases hundreds of disease-resistant heritage roses of all sizes and colors.
There are also lovely outdoor venues to consider right in the heart of downtown Foley. The beautifully landscaped Heritage Park, with its large, raised pavilion, is located just off of Highway 59 and is the setting for many of Foley’s annual outdoor events. The Wilbourne Antique Rose Trail winds through downtown Foley, between Myrtle Avenue and Berry Street. This charming trail showcases hundreds of heritage roses of all sizes and colors and offers an exceptional setting for small ceremonies or commemorative event photos.
April is the best time of year to visit Foley’s rose trail. Hundreds of roses bloom along a walking trail in the heart of town, located one block east of Highway 59. Parking available at Heritage Park.
HOURS OF OPERATION: daylight - dusk