The City of Durham is currently renovating the athletic courts at Morreene Road Park, found at 1102 Morreene Road, Durham, North Carolina. Improvements to the park will include a full reconstruction of the tennis courts, removal of old asphalt around the playground, and the addition of new ADA accessible pedestrian pathways. Renovations are expected to be completed by April 2019.
Morreene Road Park offers a variety of public art installation opportunities. Applicants are encouraged to consider interactive installations such as sculptures, ground-plane murals, or creative seating elements. The installation(s) may be installed along the pathways, near the play structure, or in the parking lot of the park. Additionally, applicants are strongly encouraged to consider the park's dedication to accessible play space. To honor Morreene Road Park's history, the Selection Committee will prioritize artists or artist teams whose work reflects awareness and understanding of people with disabilities.


Hitachi Seaside Park is a famous park known for its rolling hills covered with colorful flowers — namely, Nemophila and Kochia. True to its name, the park faces the Kashima Sea in the Ibaraki prefecture and is located approximately 2 hours away from Tokyo. Due to its more remote location, Hitachi Seaside Park is almost 7 times bigger than Yoyogi Park in Tokyo.
In spring, the park will be covered with millions of baby blue Nemophila flowers. The sight of these blue rolling hills is part of what made Hitachi Seaside Park rise to fame. When the days get colder and autumn arrives, vibrant reddish-pink Kochia flowers begin to bloom. Kochia (summer cypress) appear like giant pink moss balls dotted across the sloping landscapes in Hitachi Seaside Park.
Throughout the four seasons, other species of flowers also bloom within the park. These include Narcissus, Tulips, and Roses. This allows visitors to admire seasonal flowers almost all year long.
Unbeknownst to most, the hills in Hitachi Seaside Park used to be part of a military airport named Mitogashi Airport. During the war, this area was used as a firing and bombing range for the US Air Force. Hence, when the war ended, the area was converted into Hitachi Seaside Park as a symbol of peace. Now, the park welcomes visitors from worldwide and spreads joy through its colorful flower displays.
Take JR Joban line from Nippori and get off at Katsuta. Take a bus from the bus terminal #2 bound for Kaihin Park West Entrance


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A WODONGA public space earned praise for being “robust, uncluttered and considered” on its way to winning Victorian recognition this week.
Junction Square claimed an award of excellence in the civic landscape category at the state presentation of the Australian Institute of Landscape Architects.
Developed by Wodonga Council, Aspect Studios and Places Victoria, the former railway station site became the council’s first success in the Victorian Landscape Architecture Awards.
The national prize ceremony will be held later this year.
In the award citation, the entire Junction Place precinct was described as an example of clever investment influenced by a strategic urban design analysis.
“Utilising remnants from the site’s previous railway use in a creative way enriches the experience of place,” it said.
Wodonga mayor Anna Speedie said the council was delighted to receive such acknowledgement.
“When we planned it, we were conscious we wanted to retain or pay homage to the history of the place,” she told The Border Mail.
“You’re down there at night and the lights are just beautiful and they mimic where the rail line used to go.
“You have the gantries that reflect the history as well as the maintenance of the station and the goods shed.
“So they become a really fantastic anchor for a public space.”
Places Victoria general manager precincts Simon Wilson said the award recognised its importance to the community.
“Wodonga’s Junction Place is an exciting urban renewal project which will breathe new life into the existing historic Wodonga railway station and rail yards,” he said.
Cr Speedie said people had embraced Junction Square and The Promenade.
“They love being there, they keep telling us that,” she said. “This is really just the start of a huge area that really creates a new precinct in our CBD.”
Cr Speedie said the landscape architecture award affirmed the transformation presently under way in central Wodonga.
“The project in time will double the size of Wodonga’s existing CBD and will continue to bring new life into the heart of the city centre,” she said.
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It may seem like winter lasts forever, but eventually spring does arrive and with it comes a whole new ‘green’ promise for your gardens. If you want to save money or you have a green thumb, you likely have already started growing the seeds that will someday grace your flowerbeds, but for the rest of us, here are a few tips on getting that garden ready for spring.
First things first, you should sharpen your tools. This means shovels, pruning shears, lawnmower blades and anything else you can sharpen. Getting them work ready will save you time when you actually want to get to work in the garden. Rubbing mineral spirits on wooden tool handles will reduce splitting which may just save you from the dreaded splinter.
Get that soil ready before you start to plant. That is, you’ll want to clean up any leaves or debris that has settled there over the winter, but you also want to rake it and get some air into it. This is a great time to add compost for extra nutrients, mix it in well and you’ll be good to go once planting season is here.
If you have a new garden, if you want to re-do your garden or if you’re starting from scratch the best thing to do is draw up a plan. What do you want your garden to look like when you’re done? Do you want big items like trees in there or will it be an annual bed? Most will go with a combination of the two so they have something pretty to look at all year round, evergreens keep their colour all year, some perennials bloom in the fall after the annuals have been pulled, etc.
It may be intimidating to go into a nursery because you may get waylaid looking at all the beautiful plants and end up with nothing that you went in for. Best to arm yourself with a list. Take along your garden plan to remind yourself what will go where and once you see all the plants together you can make your final choices. Remember to keep tall things to the back so you can still see the short things and don’t crowd the garden, everything will grow bigger year after year.
Once you have your plants, the plan and a good base you can plant, sit back and enjoy the garden for the season.


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CHICO — The city will be offering three workshops that coincide with its free street tree program.
The first workshop will be 9 a.m. Saturday at the Municipal Service Center, 901 Fir St.
Chico residents who attend the workshop can receive a free street tree to plant in front of their homes.
The residents are asked to care for the city-owned trees during the first three years. After that the city will prune and care for the tree.
Workshop attendees will be asked to fill out an application, which the city will review for planting, and mark the curb where the tree should be located.
Once the permit is approved, a tree will be purchased and delivered to the homeowner for planting.
The tree program only replaces street trees and is not for acquiring trees to plant in residents” yards.
According to urban forest manager Denice Britton, the program allows the city”s tree crew to spend less time planting replacement street trees, and more time focusing on pruning.
Other workshops are on Nov. 17 and Dec. 1.
To reserve a place at the workshop, call the Park Department, 896-7800 or email email@example.com.
To obtain a tree planting permit application, go online to www.ci.chico.ca.us/general_services_department/park_division/documents/2012FallWorkshops.pdf.


During the summer months, homeowners from Opelika, Alabama to Columbus, Georgia spend countless hours outside, sprucing up their properties. Whether you plan to install new flowerbeds, plant trees, or simply shape up the existing lawn features, there’s a chance your efforts could help your home stay cooler this season.
In our most recent blog, the heating, cooling and indoor air quality technicians at Energy Savers discuss some HVAC landscaping tips to protect your cooling equipment and help it operate more efficiently.
Summer Landscaping Tips to Protect Your Air Conditioner
Outdoor air conditioner condensing units and heat pumps are built tough to withstand the elements and the challenges posed by the hot, humid southern climate. However, certain aspects of your landscaping and property management routine could be causing harm to these units and hampering their ability to efficiently cool your home. Using HVAC landscaping tips this summer will keep your outdoor cooling equipment protected and performing at its peak.
Outdoor condensing units and heat pumps should have at least two feet of clear space surrounding them on all sides – this is to allow unrestricted air movement through the system, plus it provides room to access the unit should repairs ever be needed. The following tips focus on keeping this space open and unrestricted:
- Weed the area surrounding your outdoor condenser unit, removing nuisance weeds, saplings, volunteer plants, and other greenery growing in this space. These HVAC landscaping tips ensure vegetation does not grow tall enough to block airflow through the unit nor grow up along the exterior fins of the unit where this growth could be damaging.
- Prune back bushes and shrubs growing close to your outdoor AC unit or heat pump. If tree branches reach within the two-foot-free zone, trim them as well.
- If any tree branches overhang your outdoor cooling equipment, remove them. Also, cut out any dead limbs on nearby trees. Strong summer storms can knock these branches off of trees and onto your unit, causing damage.
- When mowing the lawn, pay attention to your grass clippings. If you mow in a direction that shoots cut blades at your AC unit, grass clippings can stick along the exterior fins and block airflow. If you leave grass clippings on the lawn, these pieces can be picked up by a breeze and blown onto your unit, causing the same issue. It’s best to bag grass clippings using your mower when possible or rake and bag them once you finish mowing.
- Don’t leave the open space surrounding your outdoor unit bare, as soil can turn to mud that splashes into the unit, covering coils and causing component issues. Avoid fine mulch, as these bits can blow up against the unit’s fins just like blades of grass. We suggest adding gravel or landscaping rock to cover the ground in this space.
- When planting new trees, place them in such a way that they will provide shade to your air conditioning unit and roof as they mature. Choose deciduous varieties that will grow tall and block heat from direct sunlight in the future. Just be careful not to plant them too close to your cooling unit. Shading your outdoor air conditioning equipment with trees can reduce cooling energy consumption.
- Plant a row of evergreen trees and shrubs one or two tree heights away from the home on the side where your air conditioner is installed to create a windbreak. With dense branches from trunk to top, these varieties can shield your air conditioning equipment from high winds and severe weather – plus provide heating energy savings in the winter!
Repairs and Maintenance for Outdoor Air Conditioning Equipment
These HVAC landscaping tips will help your air conditioner function at its best and preserve its condition. Maintenance tune ups do, too! Schedule a tune up for your air conditioner or heat pump today for better summer cooling performance and protection. If your outdoor air conditioner condensing unit or heat pump sustains damage due to summer storms or landscaping mishaps, call Energy Savers for the skilled repair services needed to restore the condition of your unit.


Places and Spaces: Palm Springs Meets Bondi Beach in This Meticulously-Renovated Semi
When the words Bondi beach house are mentioned, your mind most likely doesn't conjure up images of the Palm Springs desert. In this week's edition of Places and Spaces, we're bringing you something truly unique that flips the idea of Australian coastal design on its head. Bismarck House, designed by Andrew Burges Architects is a breathtaking example of how significantly innovative design can affect not only residents of a home, but an entire community. From the undulating perforated aluminium skin to the meandering tropical landscaping, this project is entirely specific to its site but global in its appeal. This is the blueprint for a new type of beach house.
When your client is none other than Will Dangar of landscape design practice Dangar Barin Smith you can expect the outdoor environment and a connection to the interior spaces to be high on the list of priorities. The garden of this home is more than just a rectangular afterthought and more of a fluid and essential organism that completes the design. The striking cacti and succulents planted en masse allow you to get lost in your very own oasis, while established trees create light and shade. In fact, the project was named after the gigantic Bismarck palm which the house has been specifically designed around. It's the first thing that grabs your attention when passing by and firmly cements the desert/coastal aesthetic in place from the get-go.
The relationship between exterior and interior is blurred here, and a holistic approach to materials and spaces has been taken to make the most of the floorplan and natural light sources. Design Daily worked alongside the architects and have achieved a restrained yet playful result via the use of natural materials like cork, timber and woven elements. Warm-toned rugs and wicker armchairs help to balance the cool hues found in the concrete floors and tactile mortar washed walls. A burgundy piece of joinery is a definite design highlight that further asserts the home's abstract coastal style. As you'd expect, the indoor plant selection is nothing short of enviable. Many of the rooms have the benefit of clever window placement to allow views to the natural landscape, and the Scandinavian-inspired kitchen even features a custom timber screen that opens directly on to the laneway. The architects' sustainable and conceptual approach to this Bondi Beach house helps to uplift this former semi into a modern sanctuary.
Photography by Prue Roscoe.
If you liked this, you'll love this 70s-inspired Tasmanian bungalow that's bursting with colour.


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Smart Homeowners Hire Landscaping Experts
You are tired of looking at that dirt spot that masquerades as your backyard; you think about landscaping it yourself however don't know where to begin; employing a landscape professional makes best sense, but it would just be too pricey? Incorrect! If you think you cannot pay for to make any changes, reconsider: here are some reasons wise homeowners work with landscaping experts to spruce up their gardens, even when times are tight.
-- A garden style pro can work within any budget plan, and may even save you loan: You may not be able to offer your yard a total transformation today, but your budget will most likely enable more than you think. When you deal with a pro, she or he can make you a list of recommended changes for you to pick from: all of which will fit within your money specifications. When you take on such a task yourself, it frequently gets out of hand economically: a pro understands all about the latest in hardscape and natural materials and precisely just how much things cost so there are never ever any undesirable surprises.
She understands which kinds of plants will flourish in your various garden locations so you never have to fret about investing in greenery that will end up dead within a couple of weeks, and she can help you take pleasure in color all season long while still staying within your spending plan! If outdoor lighting stimulates your interest, she will know how to do it simply right without wasting additional money on electrical systems you do not need.
You can include an outdoor space to your backyard, lastly put in that irrigation system, Landscaping Henderson or set up lighted pathways that will make your house look like a fairyland. Most importantly, you might simply get rid of that dirt spot once and for all while still remaining within your budget. To obtain the most for your landscaping dollar, just make certain to hire an expert.


These weeds have aggressively colonized our lot. They are a thorny species, extremely drought tolerant and very prolific. With the unprecedented moisture falling daily from the sky, these weeds and others have started to take over, especially areas that are not under cultivation.
According to city law, once the weeds pass 4 inches in height they are illegal. This is in part rational because weeds do tend to be a major source of airborne pollen, a leading cause of allergies.
However, when I mowed the weeds down the first time I left some along the edges because they provide great habitat for beneficial insects, especially bees. I’ve seen all sorts of bees coming to these flowers to collect pollen and nectar: bumblebees, honey bees, and other bees that I’m not familiar with.
The city of course, doesn’t care so much about beneficial insect habitat as they do about compliance, so naturally we got a notice saying that we need to mow the weeds down.
Weed management is a tricky area. I’ve seen projects dedicated solely to the sustainable management of weedy species for soil conservation. That’s because weeds serve an important natural function. They are the first colonizers of ground laid bare (often by human activity), acting to stabilize the soil, prevent water and wind erosion, and they add valuable nutrients to the soil through nitrogen fixation and organic matter production. Mowing weeds, therefore, causes Nature to react in a predictable fashion: they grow back, and fast.
Using weeds as a green manure is a viable strategy if you have access to intermediate technologies like small tractors or roto-tillers. But the best low-input strategy for a situation like ours, where only relatively small areas are actually under cultivation, is a sheet mulch of wood chips or some other biodegradable material. Yes, some weeds will make it through the mulch, but the mulch will change the species composition and greatly reduce the quantity of weeds.


Published: Tuesday 23 April 2019
One aspect of Paris that shouldn’t be overlooked by any tourists visiting this city is the quality of the parks. There are some amazing parks right across this city that are perfect additions to an itinerary. Here are 5 of the best gardens and parks that you must visit in Paris.
1- Jardin du Luxembourg :
This park is one of the most popular with tourists, and it isn’t hard to see why. The location means that it is a great place to stop and play on a sunny day in the city. There are lots of games to keep the kids entertained too – from swingboats and carousels to puppet shows and other rides.
2- Jardin d'Acclimatation :
is a must-visit attraction for tourists because it is one of the city’s best amusement parks. In fact, it was the very first public amusement park and established by Napoleon III. There is so much to see and do here with the rides, petting zoo and eating establishments.
3- Jardin des Plantes :
is an additional attraction at the ever-popular Museum of Natural history. The site has been a public garden since the revolution and often holds exhibits related to the shows within the museum. You might stumble across something unexpected.
4- Parc de la Villette :
The Parc de la Villette
is a must for tourists in the height of summer as it plays host to an open-air cinema series and other cultural events. When the films aren’t rolling, there is still plenty to see and enjoy in this diverse, family-friendly park.
5- Tuileries Garden :
Finally, we can’t overlook one of the oldest and most extravagant gardens in the city. This royal garden is a great route between the Louvre
and Champs-Elysses. However, visitors should take some time to stop and smell the roses in this beautifully manicured garden.


Ballard Park Gazebo Vintage Sketch Photoboard
For more than 40 years, the gazebo in Ballard Park has been one of Ridgefield's most recognizable architectural features. Originally conceived as a "bandstand" for concerts in the park, the gazebo continues to be the center of Ridgefield's beloved town park. The gazebo was designed by Ridgefield architect, James M. Hancock (1936-2017). This is a reprint of an original drawing graciously shared with The Rooted Plow by the Hancock family. The 11x14 photoboard captures the timeless quality of the central element we still associate with Ballard Park and the families that enjoyed it then and still do to this day.


Understanding how landscaping works will help you determine how you can plan for your outdoor space. This is because plants and other features surrounding your home can have a big impact on how it appears. As a result, you can minimize negative effects on your home environment by investing in landscaping. Landscaping has some huge benefits, and they will be discussed in the article below.
However small your yard is, landscaping can help to make it seem bigger and beautiful. Landscaping will help you know what to do with your space which may include building a swimming pool. Current times have seen us consume genetically modified foods and it is advisable that you grow a few organic plants or fruits for yourself, this can be done in your backyard. Adding a few flowers to your yard will help improve the appearance you're your home. The inside of your house can benefit from proper landscaping Regina since energy bills will go down. Trees are an essential part of outdoor decoration and have any benefits such as allowing cool air to flow in your home if they are planted around your yard. You can also save power during cold seasons when you have trees since they act as windbreakers hence protecting you and your family from the harsh cold weather.
Buying a house is a major investment in everyone's life and you want to make sure that you retain its value. Maintaining and landscaping your outdoor space is one way to make sure that it does not depreciate. A lawn that is well manicured will appeal to any buyer, and they will be willing to pay for such a house even at a higher price. If you are not looking to sell your house, you will appreciate being in beautiful space that has an area where you can relax as you read a book or watch your kids play in the garden. Always make sure that your house meets the requirements of the estate you are living in terms of landscaping.
Emerald Park landscaping ensures that water will not flood in your basement or backyard during rainy seasons which can be uncomfortable and lead to an outbreak of diseases if it is not attended to sooner. Landscaping allows you identify areas that are very low on your property where water would accumulate so that you can take necessary steps to curb that. This will also help to reduce high amounts of erosions that would take place or soil that would accumulate in your yard when it is carried away. You can also come up with ways of collecting rainwater that could be used for several purposes around the house. Such water can be used to water the plants around your house to ensure that they are always green and healthy.


Scattered throughout 5401 North are unique enclaves designed for relaxation and adventure. Each park and open space provides opportunities to gather with your family and meet new friends. No matter what your lifestyle, we have a park especially for you. They are all beautifully landscaped and each park was designed with different features that provide a unique experience for our residents.
Need to fly a kite or kick a ball around…we have a park for that. Need to relax and enjoy nature…we have a park for that. Need to enjoy a community event…we have a park for that. Need to have some quality time with your best pet friend…we have a park for that. 5401 North’s parks and open space were created to give our residents opportunities to enjoy nature and each other.


The village of Geldrop, probably means precious little to most on our side of the channel. The odd Olympic enthusiast may vaguely remember it for being home to the triple Olympic swimming champion; Pieter van den Hoogenband. Others, may have read about this small Dutch hamlet for its rather curious devotion to Tolkien, with streets named; ‘Gollum’, ‘Frodo’, ‘Gandalf’, Aragorn’, ‘Pippin’, ‘Eowyn’, ‘Eomer’ and other pointy-eared-big-footed cast members featured in the good man’s epic odyssey. Oddly though, Bilbo Baggins, whom despite his starring role, seems to have fallen out of favour with the good people of Geldrop, as there isn’t a single street named after him.
I digress my apologies. Geldrop is a small village located in the south of the Netherlands. Not until the end of last year, did I know that tucked away behind the village castle, and hidden amongst Tolkien’s Middle-earth of the low countries, lies a stunning garden. A much favoured kind; a walled garden.
A touch of the Dutch Master
Conventional to a castle, the garden is traditional, almost renaissance-esque with its profusion of symmetrical, sharply trimmed box hedges and forms, rooted in the traditions of formality, parterres and potagers. However, unusually the razor-sharp geometric hedges, restrain oodles of tall perennials and grasses, planted very much in the style of Piet Oudolf.
The result is a delightful mass of wild eruptions of grasses, and a modern blend of perennials such as; eupatorium, aster, fennel, salvia, echinacea, rudbeckia and monarda, peering over the tight maze of box hedges. The soft planting provides a wonderful contrast to the linear, imposing enclosure of the hedges and the majestic garden walls.
This garden is not only beautiful, but interesting as it presents an opportunity, for those keen to add some of that Oudolf magic to a more traditional, formal garden. Furthermore, the garden proves that one doesn’t need endless open sprawling space to create that never-ending Oudolf effect. A confined, formal space can lend itself beautifully to the New Perennial Movement. With bells on.
Fortuitously, hired in 2005, the talented designer, John Schoolmeesters and his wife Cill Neggers, have single handedly redesigned and renovated the walled garden, to its current enchanted state. Schoolmeesters, a product of the horticultural trade was approached whilst still running his rose budding business, to renovate and manage the garden full time. Though, the prospect of renovating the 5000m2 historical garden, with shoestring funds, and armed with just his own and his wife’s hands, was rather daunting.
Thankfully for the garden, they did, and work started in ernest, on the then seriously dilapidated garden.
Oudolf in miniature
News of the Schoolmeesters’ arrival spread, and help from the local community generated a much needed, though still challengingly tight budget for the scale of the operation. The couple, working on their own, cleared the entire garden, and started work on renovating the vegetable garden, and the cutting patch that supplied the castle with its daily flower requirements. Initially, renovation was very much the order of the day, renewing the box hedges with home-grown cutting material, clipping back the multitude of formal rose beds, planting cutting borders, but soon the budding designer wanted to do more.
Inspired, by a garden designed by Piet Oudolf at the museum of modern art; the Van Abbe Museum in Eindhoven, the duo decided to recreate that wild perennial abandon within the formal confines of the walled garden. The result is wonderful, where despite its über modern edge, the garden feels very much part of the formal castle grounds.
Adding to the effect, the formal hedges have been enhanced to include a variation of leaf texture, by using not just buxus, but Lonicera nitida, Carpinus betulus and Fagus sylvatica. In addition, artful clipping of hedges in varying heights and styles, further teases the formal structure of the garden. I was particularly fond of the Ligustrum vulgare hedges that were clipped to ‘camouflage’ the various benches around the garden. The Lonicera nitida also had a rather ingenous crop, in that it was tightly clipped around the sides but the top growth was left natural and wild. Just lovely, and a technique we will certainly be using in our garden.
The designers were naturally keen to keep the ancient fruit trees dotted throughout the garden. Unlike a traditional Oudolf, where perennials rule and trees are pretty much non-existent, the trees soften the effect further, adding a wonderful three dimensional edge to the space.
Very much the product of organic horticulture, the duo are keen to not only use plants that are by nature sustainable, hence perennials, but plants that pretty much look after themselves, hence that require little staking or fuss. Furthermore, value to pollinators is crucial to encourage as many natural predators into the garden as possible.
Behind the walled garden lies a delightful wildlife garden, where weeds and natural flowers rule. The only intervention is the mowing of a few paths to allow for access to the collection of beehives, compost heaps and wood storage, for the rest this garden very much looks after itself and its crucial inhabitants.
Off the beaten track
Granted visiting this garden whilst nearing its annual dormancy (October) isn’t ideal, as it should be seen in its prime. However, seeing a garden’s bare bones, where the structure is revealed without the distraction of the (flowering) plants is quite fascinating. Credit to the designers too, as despite it nearing its annual slumber, the garden was still exquisitely beautiful. According the great Jacques Wirtz, a garden that is beautiful out of season, is the definition of a good garden. Very much the case here.
Now, I realise this garden isn’t around the corner, nor is it fortuitously located in the vicinity of an attractive tourist trap, but it is without doubt an enlightening visit if you happen to find yourself in the area. Eindhoven, a city just a stone’s throw away has an airport serviced by Mr-Michael-please-flap-your-arms-vigorously-to-fly-cheaper-and-don’t-even-think-of-using-the-loo-O’Leary, and recently became known as the ‘Brainport’ city in light of the profusion of rather clever, technology-minded, people that service Silicon Valley.
All that modernism and innovation, has certainly rubbed off on John Schoolmeesters. An enthusiast of all things horticulture, who along with his talented wife, brought a very traditional garden, into the 21st century. To me, he personifies everything that is wonderful about the horticultural industry, where despite seemingly insurmountable barriers, he persevered for nothing other than sheer passion and respect for plants.
I look forward to visiting the garden again in the near future.


The front yard is typically the first thing that people see when they visit a home, and its appearance sets the tone for the rest of the house. While backyards are often given more attention, using some of the following front yard landscaping ideas will help you create a usable and enjoyable space.
The front yard’s curb appeal can be a major factor in your home’s resale value so improving the landscaping not only makes your home look more attractive, but it’s also a solid investment. Keep the design simple and focus on a few simple solutions to add character and structure to the space.
Here are some front yard landscaping ideas for boosting curb appeal and making your front yard look more attractive.


Urban forestry practices play an important function in protecting the environment. Moreover to environmental and economic benefits, a normal urban forest can also increase social well-being, increase property values, and raise the quality of life.
A well-placed urban tree may reduce the glare that drivers and pedestrians encounter, which can improve the safety of folks walking and driving. In addition , trees can provide cover from the sun that lowers energy costs.
A variety of shrub kinds are appropriate for street trees. These trees must be able to tolerate a range of environmental circumstances, including alkaline soils, compressed soils, deicing salts, and traffic noise.
The best elegant forest programs incorporate input from a wide variety of persons, such as arborists, surroundings architects, and citizens. This includes deciding where to plant forest, as well as making and keeping the growing and maintaining plan.
An urban forest can also provide cultural benefits to residents and visitors. These kinds of benefits consist of aesthetics, religious enrichment, and even recreation.
Even though urban woodlands may be less space-consuming than rural woodlands, they still contain a variety of animals and plants. Additionally , they can aid to mitigate severe stormwater runoff events in urban areas.
Some cities make urban forest assessments Ecosystem Management a part of their particular master ideas. The city of Tallahassee, California has adopted this approach. In addition , many other municipalities have put their plans with regards to urban forestry into the document.
There are many of education courses offered by the USDA Forest Service. Included in this are outreach to the general public and training for regional foresters. Some of these trainings may include GIS and dendrology training.


On Wednesday, March 22nd at 7:30pmWarwick's will host Stefani Bittner & Alethea Harampolis to discuss and sign their book Harvest.
Stefani Bittner & Alethea Harampolis are the owners of Homestead Design Collective, a San Francisco Bay Area landscape design firm. Bittner is co-author of The Beautiful Edible Garden and Harampolis is co-author of the bestselling The Flower Recipe Book and The Wreath Recipe Book, and a co-founder/owner of the floral design company Studio Choo. This event is free and open to the public. Reserved Seating is available when the book is pre-ordered from Warwick's for the event. Only books purchased from Warwick's will be signed. Please call the Warwick's Book Dept. (858) 454-0347 for details.
Every garden--not just vegetable plots--can produce a bountiful harvest! This practical, inspirational, and seasonal guide will help make any garden more productive and enjoyable with a variety of projects using unexpected and often common garden plants, some of which may already be growing in your backyard. Discover the surprising usefulness of petals and leaves, roots, seeds, and fruit: turn turmeric root into a natural dye and calamintha into lip balm. Make anise hyssop into a refreshing iced tea and turn apricots into a facial mask. Crabapple branches can be used to create stunning floral arrangements, oregano flowers to infuse vinegar, and edible chrysanthemum to liven up a salad. With the remarkable, multi-purpose plants in Harvest, there is always something for gardeners to harvest from one growing season to the next.
A beautifully photographed, gift-worthy guide to growing, harvesting, and utilizing 47 unexpected garden plants to make organic pantry staples, fragrances, floral arrangements, beverages, cocktails, beauty products, bridal gifts, and more.


Does Your Garden Have A Focal Point?
Focal points are important for good garden
design, no matter the size of your garden.
The function of a focal point is to hold your
attention to a favorable part of the garden,
and away from the less favorable. No
matter where you look around the garden,
your eyes will always come back to rest on
the focal point.
The focal point can grab your attention in many ways. It can be by size; the larger the object, the more likely it is to get your attention. Bright colors, interesting textures, unusual spaces and strong, defined lines can be an attention getter. Placement is another factor, the focal point can direct you around the garden, or when placed at the end of the garden they can lead you into the distance, making the garden seem larger.
My fishpond with a waterfall is the focal point in my garden. No matter where you are in the garden, you can view the pond and hear the running water, which naturally draws you to it.
Focal point suggestions:
- Gateways and arches are wonderful focal points. They work to lead your eye to what is beyond it.
- A birdbath positioned close to the house so the birds can be seen and enjoyed. It’s better that equip a best brightest flashlight ever on the birdbath.
- Try to avoid placing the focal point against a background that is already busy or full of color. The two will work against each other for attention.
- A well-placed figure or ornament can serve as a focal point, and when used in conjunction with plants, it can create an interesting effect.
When you decide on your focal point, remember it should be interesting and fairly obvious. Make it intriguing and something that would attract your attention from a distance, and encourage you to explore it closer.


Let’s talk about pollinator plants for your patio! Even if you don’t have a big yard you can still help the pollinators.
Last year I moved into an apartment, but that meant I had to leave my monarch pollinator garden. I had three different kinds of milkweed (their only host plant), black-eyed susans, butterfly bush, a million sunflowers. I had a lot of space to work with!
I’m working with a smaller space this year, but still enough that I can have a mini pollinator garden. It’s a little too soon for it to be looking as beautiful as my other garden, but here’s what we have so far:
I’m also a great example of crowding my plants, then dealing with it all later 😅😬 I also need to bring everyone in tonight since we’re getting a freak snowstorm in the middle of April. I’m growing zinnias, a hummingbird mix, sunflowers, a wildflower mix in the pot with the head, ranunculus (I’ve also added more wildflowers to the pots so when they die the wildflowers take over), and milkweed. I’ll be getting a bigger pot for the milkweed and making a little native perennial plant container garden.
Things to consider when picking your plants:
- How much space do you have to work with?
- How much sun does your patio get?
- What zone are you growing in?
- Do you want plants that come back every year (perennial), plants that you plant every year (annual), or a mix of both? (mix of both is usually the best!)
- What type of container to plant in (I like to plant in deeper containers for perennial plants because then they can grow deeper roots and spread like they would in the wild)
Pollinator plants for your patio
I am in growing zone 6a so I chose plants based on that. You can check your “hardiness” zone here. Here are a few things I’m planting on my patio this year:
This is on my list forever and always. It’s the only host plant for the Monarch butterfly and we’ve pretty much destroyed their habitat with our farming habits, pesticide/herbicide use, and our obsession with mowing all the plants down in rural areas and on the side of the road. You can find milkweed native to your area here. If you’re in the Kansas City area, Family Tree Nursery usually has milkweed!
This plant is just beautiful (and bees LOVE it). Everyone asked me what it was called after I planted it in my front yard and I had to tell them, “I actually forgot”, because I actually forgot. Thanks to the internet, I found it again. I don’t have this for my patio yet, but it’s on the list.
Tbh, this flower needs a new name. Like, who tf gave Susan a black eye and why did we name a flower after her? Anyway, they’re hardy af and a great native plant for pollinators.
Along those same lines, echinacea, other coneflowers, daisies, blanket flower, and coreopsis are all great options too!
I don’t care what kind of aster you plant, just plant some asters. They’re a late summer/fall flowering plant and the Monarchs LOVE them. I had asters everywhere at the country house and every fall there would be dozens of Monarchs feeding on them.
Annual pollinator plants for your patio:
It may not be practical for your patio, but I for one, cannot go a summer without growing sunflowers. They are easy to grow and you can find short varieties that grow only 2-3 feet instead of the usual six-plus feet. All pollinators love these: the bees, cicada, butterflies, hummingbirds, flies, etc.
These are actually really easy to grow too! I thought that they would be difficult, but I literally just throw down seeds and they grow. It’s awesome and they make beautiful cut and pressed flowers.
related post: ways to help the pollinators
If you’re planting a large area then check out American Meadows! They have pollinator mixes based on your area (Midwest, Northeast, Southeast, and even a mini meadow mix). I used to get all my seed from them when I lived in the country and they never disappoint.


We take pride in creating beautiful outdoor spaces no matter the size, and we believe that small gardens can have just as much impact as larger landscapes. Browse our gallery to see how we have transformed these small, medium and large spaces into stunning and functional gardens.
With thoughtful design and careful attention to detail, even the tiniest outdoor spaces can become a lush and serene oasis filled with vibrant colours, textures, and fragrances. The result is a peaceful retreat that provides a delightful escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.
With enough space to incorporate a range of elements such as paths, seating areas, and water features, medium-sized gardens can be transformed into tranquil retreats or vibrant gathering spaces. A well-designed medium-sized garden can enhance your property's beauty, provide a relaxing environment, and increase your home's value.
With ample room to incorporate a variety of elements such as outdoor kitchens, fire pits, and expansive lawns, large gardens can be transformed into luxurious spaces to discover and get lost in, and that will impress and inspire every visitor.


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The lack of warmth, intense sunlight and moisture associated with winter often finds plants dropping leaves, slowing growth or becoming fully dormant. Although a person's reaction would be to fertilize a plant in winter to bring it back to life, fertilize in spring and summer instead, when growing conditions are conducive to growth. If fertilization must be done in winter, it is always in minute amounts, such as 1/8 to 1/4 the strength or dosage listed on product label.
Add a small amount of compost or fresh topsoil or potting media to the root zone of the plant. There are trace minerals in the compost or new soil that will sustain any plant's needs until a regular fertilizer regime can be made in the warmth and lengthening days of spring.
Apply a liquid or granular fertilizer to the plant's root zone at a diminished rate. Consult the product label's directions and dilute the fertilizer to 1/8 to 1/4 the usual dosage or scatter granular fertilizer at very light rate, also at 1/8 to 1/4 the usual recommendation on the label.
- The lack of warmth, intense sunlight and moisture associated with winter often finds plants dropping leaves, slowing growth or becoming fully dormant.
- There are trace minerals in the compost or new soil that will sustain any plant's needs until a regular fertilizer regime can be made in the warmth and lengthening days of spring.
The following autumn, fertilize your plant according to product label directions no later than October so the nutrients are absorbed and available in the soil before the winter's short days and weaker sunlight. These lingering nutrients will readily sustain the plant until the spring when fertilizing should resume.
Consult with your local Cooperative Extension office to learn if there are certain crops or plant types in your region that benefit from a special fertilizer application in winter. In some climates a lawn fertilizer is applied in midwinter, for example.
Plants still need nutrients in winter if they are still growing. However, to best prepare these plants, they are given a fertilizer in autumn that is rich in potassium and phosphorus. These nutrients must be available and absorbed before winter sets in.
Avoid fertilizing plants, in general, in winter as the weaker sunlight, cooler temperatures and shorter days naturally causes plant to slow their growth rates. Fertilizing tropical plants in winter can result in an abundance of new growth that is scraggly, weak or not fully green and lush.
Spreading fertilizer outdoors on turf, trees or other plants that are dormant in winter's cold will not be absorbed immediately, but will be available to plants in spring once their root growth resumes.
Don't spread fertilizers atop snowcover.


Streets are being transformed in Downtown West Palm Beach to connect people to great places where they want to spend their time and money. Recent transformations include Clematis Street and Rosemary Avenue. These transformations were part of community-driven planning processes and collaboration with the City, business community, and residents.
What streets are next on the list? Datura and Evernia Streets. The study area is the eight blocks along Datura and Evernia Street between Quadrille Avenue and Flagler Drive. While the scope of the project is specifically focused on what can change in the public right-of-way of the street, the project team is also going to explore how public frontage along the street and the public spaces within the study area, like Post Park, can be transformed.
Why redesign Datura and Evernia Street? Datura and Evernia Street are next on the list for transformation because of the convergence of several City initiatives related to transportation, public space, and economic development.
The West Palm Beach Downtown Mobility Plan identified Datura and Evernia Streets as shared streets. Share streets use traffic calming techniques and a curbless configuration to create a comfortable and safe environment for all users. The recent Clematis Street and Rosemary Avenue changes in Rosemary Square are examples of shared Streets.
The West Palm Beach Public Realm Action Plan developed a strategy to create a human-scaled city with streets designed as inviting public spaces that support daily life. Clematis Street and the Rosemary Avenue transformations were initial outcomes identified in the action plan. The action plan also included a focus on all streets in Downtown and connections to the waterfront, which includes Datura and Evernia Street.
Additionally, concepts for Datura and Evernia Street were included in the Open Shore Study. The project imagines the future West Palm Beach as a dynamic and inclusive downtown where activities and spaces are closely interwoven, providing access to a new urban waterscape, enhancing the city’s connection to the lagoon and bringing infinite possibilities of urban culture, economic development and leisure.


Downtown’s Open Spaces by Foot: Parks, Plazas, and Gathering Places
May 10 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm| $15
Baltimore’s downtown is surprisingly full of parks, plazas and open spaces that define the city’s fastest growing neighborhood. Join Mr. Kirby Fowler, president of the Downtown Partnership, for a stroll around downtown. You’ll be surprised what’s there!
Learn more about all our 2014 Baltimore by Foot tours!


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Comprising the area from Pier 57 to Pier 59, this park is lined with lamps, benches, and high, curving railings. From either of two pink metal viewing platforms, reached both by stairs and a wheelchair-accessible ramp, you can enjoy excellent views of the city skyline, the waterfront, the ships in drydock, container cranes, the West Seattle Bridge, Magnolia Bluff, Blake Island, Bainbridge, and, on a clear day, the Olympic Mountains. Occasionally you may even see a seal. Four coin-operated telescopes on the sidewalk offer view assistance.
At the north end of the park, nearest the Seattle Aquarium, are benches, picnic tables, and some trees in planters. Waterfront Fountain and its surrounding stairs and walls break up the space into interesting places to linger and enjoy your lunch.
Waterfront Fountain is made of cast and welded bronze shaped in cubical structures. The sculpture was begin by James FitzGerald and, in collaboration with the sculptor’s widow, Margaret Tompkins, was completed by Terry Copple. (Other public fountains by sculptor James FitzGerald are located at the IBM Building [5th Ave. & University St.], Plymouth Congregational Church [6th Ave. & Seneca St.], Intiman Playhouse [Seattle Center], and Jefferson Terrace Retirement Home [800 Jefferson St.]; all are bronze.) At the south end of the park, a somewhat larger than life bronze abstract statue of Christopher Columbus gazes out at the water.


Nagpur: A French agency has taken lead to give facelift to the historic Nag River, the signature river of Orange City. The France Development Agency (AFD) has completed survey of Nag River and submitted Rs 1600 crore master plan of riverfront development to Municipal Commissioner recently. If the civic body implements the beautification project in letter and spirit, Nag Nadi would emerge as one of the major tourism attractions and a treat for picnickers in the city.
Nag River originates from Ambazari Lake’s overflow point of the Orange City and flows from the West to the East following natural slope of the landform to eventually merge with Kanhan River. The length of the river in the city limits is around 17 kms. According to plan, gardens and cycle tracks at eight places along the river front, eight bridges and a heritage walk to reach historic structures would be created.
Nagpur Municipal Corporation has taken up two projects related to rivers in view of conservation of environment. First project is Nag River pollution abatement and the second one is beautification of riverfront. Now, if everything is in place, the actual work is likely to start from February 2019. The total cost of the project is Rs 1,252 crore and Japan’s agency Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has agreed to provide the financial assistance to the tune of 85 per cent cost of the project i.e. Rs 1,064.48 crore on a guarantee of Central and State Governments to Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC).
The civic body will share remaining 15 percent amount of Rs 187.84 crore. In the 17 km stretch of the river in city limits, attractive gardens will be created at Ambazari Lake premises, Shankar Nagar Square, Sitabuldi, Ashok Square, St Xavier School Square, Prajapati Nagar and the bridge will be constructed at Pardi. The Maha Metro has assured to beautify the premises of Metro Station near Nag Nadi. The heritage walk will be created till Sangameshwar Mandir and Kashibai Mandir situated along the river shores.
Lush greenery in 50 hectares:
According to the proposed project, facelift of 50 hectares of land along the Nag River has been planned. Most of the land will be lush green. The walking track will be set up near Ambazari Lake along with Nag Nadi Information Centre. A variety of flower plants will enhance the beauty of roads leading to the proposed eight gardens. A garbage collection centre will also be set up for the citizens. Facilities for picnickers will be in place from morning to evening. The gardens would be illuminated with dazzling lighting.
Maha Metro to create ‘Walk Way:’
The beauty of Ambazari Lake would get enhance with Swami Vivekanand Smarak and facelift of Nag River. The Smarak has already been constructed. The Maha Metro has assured to build a ‘Walk Way’ between Metro Station situated at the centre of Ambazari and Subhash Nagar
Footbridge near St Xavier School:
A footbridge has been planned along with the beautification of Nag Nadi near St Xavier School in Hiwri Nagar. The footbridge will facilitate the citizens breathe fresh air and enjoy the serene and beautiful surrounding along the river. Similarly, a cycle track along the shores of Nag Nadi at Prajapati Nagar and a footbridge from Bhandewadi Railway Station to Hiwri Nagar have been proposed in the ambitious river beautification project.


MODERN LUXURY AND COMFORT IN YOUR BACKYARD
PATRIOT POOLS & LANDSCAPING
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ABOUT PATRIOT POOLS & LANDSCAPING
With a quarter of a century of expertise in the fiberglass pool and landscaping industry, we at Patriot Pools & Landscaping have honed our skills to provide our clients with the ultimate luxury experience. Our unwavering commitment to excellence is evident in every aspect of our work, from our attention to detail in creating stunning finishes to our dedication to delivering outstanding customer service. Our aim is to bring your vision for the perfect backyard oasis to life, seamlessly blending beauty, comfort, and functionality in one harmonious design. With a focus on delivering high-quality results, we ensure a smooth and enjoyable process from start to finish, making us the premier choice for your next project.
THE PATRIOT PROCESS
Transform Your Backyard Dreams into Reality with Patriot Pools & Landscaping
From the moment you pick up the phone and give us a call, we’ll start turning your backyard dreams into a reality. Our team of experts will listen closely to understand your unique vision and budget, offering key insights and expertise from hundreds of successful projects.
Next, it’s time for a reality check with a property survey. Our team visits your home to assess the space, taking precise measurements and identifying any potential obstacles. During the survey, we’ll also walk you through the proposed layout, so you have a clear understanding of what we’re proposing.
With the consultation and survey complete, we’ll bring your vision to life with a detailed 3D design. And, if you choose to move forward with us, we’ll waive the design fee!
Our support staff can assist you in the permitting process, while our experienced team tackles the heavy lifting to bring your backyard oasis to life. From fiberglass pool installation and hardscaping to structures and final touches like sod and gardening, we’ll work tirelessly to create the perfect backyard escape for you.
Finally, all that’s left for you to do is sit back, relax, and enjoy your beautiful new backyard oasis. With our unwavering commitment to excellence and attention to detail, you can be confident that your new backyard paradise will provide years of enjoyment.
Bring your backyard vision to life with Patriot Pools & Landscaping – the ultimate choice for luxury pool and landscaping services.


Welcome to DBLS
Drew Brown Landscapes & Stone (DBLS) is a licensed stonemasonry and landscape construction firm, which has been operating in the landscape construction industry since 2004. In that time, the group has been engaged to work on prestige residential projects designed by award-winning architects and landscape architects including Clive Lucas, Peter Stutchbury, Rob Brown, Bruce James, Rosalie Stollery, Nick Tobias, Smith & Tzannes, Madeleine Blanchfield, Studio Schelp, Oi Choong and Phoebe Pape among others.
DBLS has been engaged to do landscaping and stone works construction for landmark Sydney properties which range in style from brand new and modern to heritage-listed. Works completed have included minor upgrades as well as full-scale renovation and new build projects. Recently DBLS unique work has been featured in Series 7 of Foxtel’s Grand Designs for the extensive sandstone works done throughout a new $6.4 million home in North Bondi.
DBLS creates beautiful, unique stone works and integrated landscapes, all crafted to high-end architect designs and specifications. We work hard to ensure the client’s brief is fulfilled, from the initial selection of materials to preparation and installation of the works, adherence to style and the quality of our finished product.
DBLS works with and for the best architects, designers and builders, and we deliver.


Target: Rob Ford, Mayor of Toronto, Canada
Goal: Plant native wildflowers in place of non-native and high-maintenance grass throughout the city of Toronto
Across North America, grass is planted to fill yards, business properties, next to sidewalks, and along roadways. Standard varieties of grass are typically not native to the regions they are planted in, and they serve very little environmental benefit. On the contrary, there are many other species of beautiful native plants that would make local environments more sustainable.
Although much has already been done to bring more green space to Toronto, there are plenty of opportunities for improvement. Local municipalities should plant native wildflowers, such as the environmentally beneficial milkweed, in place of non-native grass. Wildflowers could be planted just as easily in front of office buildings, beside sidewalks, and next to roadways.
Wildflowers cost less than grass, and they are much more colorful and beautiful. Native wildflowers would also provide food and shelter for native animal species that are used to making homes in these plants. Wildflowers also require much less maintenance and upkeep cost compared to grass.
Many gardeners and naturalists in the Toronto area have already volunteered their time to help bring more natural beauty to the city. Some of the wildflower species native to this area includes asclepias incarnata, liastris, rudbeckia hirta, and echinacea.
Sign the below petition to urge Toronto’s city government to start planting wildflowers in green spaces instead of grass. Although a wildflower transformation project would take time to implement, Toronto could serve as respectable example to other North American cities.
Dear Mayor Ford,
Toronto is already a beautiful place to live, work, and play, but it could be made even more beautiful and environmentally beneficial. I am urging you to support the planting of native wildflowers instead non-native grass. Not only does grass cost more to maintain, but it provides only minimal environmental benefit to the area. You can help bring color and life back to the office buildings, neighborhoods, sidewalks, and roadways of Toronto.
Please allow Toronto to serve as a model city for other cities of the world to envy and emulate. Work with local gardening and environmental groups to choose the specific types of wildflowers and planting locations throughout the city. There are many local groups that would love to contribute their time and fundraising efforts to this beautifying and sustainable cause.
[Your Name Here]
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Edible Urban Garden Tour + Happy Hour
Hosted by Loulies.com
Grow Your Own is the theme for this year’s 3rd annual Edible Urban Garden Tour + Happy Hour. The tour will stretch through the historic neighborhood of Bloomingdale with features to include back-yard, balcony and roof-top gardening, shared garden spaces, rain barrels, and community gardening. It is a chance to learn and be inspired by those who have created amazing and unique urban, edible spaces. Afterwards, join Big Bear Cafe for a seasonal garden cocktail. The tour is self-guided and a map of the garden locations will be distributed the day of the event. Biking or walking is recommended. For questions, please contact Suzanne@Loulies.com.
The tour is self-guided and maps will be handed out at Bacio (81 Seaton Place, NW Washington, DC 20001).
Bloomingdale (Starting Point: 81 Seaton Place, NW Washington, DC 20001) and Big Bear Cafe for Happy Hour


St. John's PLaza
St. John’s Plaza is a 117,000 square foot shopping center in Titusville, FL. The center was built in 1985 and is located on Highway 406 and only ½ mile from I-95 making it a natural shopping destination in this submarket.
After acquisition, PMAT facilitated a major repositioning of this asset. PMAT negotiated a new 20 year lease with Publix and constructed a new 45,600 square foot prototype adjacent to their existing store. PMAT also redeveloped the remainder of the shopping center with a substantial façade upgrade, painting, new parking lot, lighting and landscaping. The former Publix was partially back-filled with Dollar Tree.


Renaissance Park at Embassy Suites Hotel, Wilmington, NC
RWF was invited by the City to submit a plan to develop the park area on the Riverwalk directly in front of the Embassy Suites Hotel at the Convention Center. RWF believes having an exceptional park at that location will attract the thousands of visitors to the Convention Center, Embassy Suites and Parking Garage as well as visitors from the Riverwalk.
The Park will be an enticing entry to the City. Visitors will venture onto the Riverwalk and be introduced to the exceptional appeal of the Wilmington region. The landscape architecture firm of Howard T. Capps & Associates has voluntarily assisted us with a plan for an elegant park.
The City and State have approved the design for the park shown above. We are in the process of discussions with interested parties who may be sponsors or co-sponsors of the park.
Working name for the park is Renaissance Park. Final plans and name for the park are subject to final approvals and financing outcome, but RWF believes the community will support a Renaissance Park.


Little Green Space
One of our projects is the restoration of Hackney Leys, over five acres of grassland lying in the Derwent Valley, near Matlock in Derbyshire. We are creating an environmentally-friendly smallholding, with wildlife habitats and sustainable living features that address climate change and habitat loss, and that encourage biodiversity.
The site is also used as an educational and skill-building resource, and as a model to inspire others to create green and sustainable places.
The site is managed through traditional and organic methods as far as possible. No chemicals, pesticides or chemicals are used.
We want to attract as many different wildlife species as possible by creating and maintaining a rich variety of habitats. We are recreating native wildflower meadows and establishing wetland areas and native, broadleaved woodland.
Much of the land will be maintained as hay meadow, allowing many species of wildflower to flourish. Ox-eye daisies, vetch and the rare greater burnett are already present. Through careful maintenance we hope to introduce many more varieties.
We are deliberately leaving areas of wild hedgerow along the field edges. These have huge benefits for wildlife, functioning as wildlife corridors, as well as being feeding and nesting areas. Brambles, for example, provide shelter for a range of creatures. Comma, gatekeeper, peacocks and small tortoiseshell butterflies all feed on bramble flowers while blackberries are taken by birds.
We are repairing the traditional dry stone walls which border the meadows and provide a good habitat for a range of creatures. In December 2008 and January 2009, BTCV's Derbyshire Biodiversity Action Team visited the site to carry out work on the walls, providing hands-on experience in countryside management skills for over a dozen volunteers. Native hedgerows have also been planted.
Close cut grass can be far more beneficial for wildlife such as butterflies and birds if it is allowed to flower and then cut for hay.
We have planted almost 250 broadleaved native trees. Species include oak, beech, birch, hazel, hawthorn, willow and rowan. These will be under-planted with native shrubs and wildflowers. There are already a number of trees on the site, including two veteran ash trees.
Native trees provide food and habitats for many animals, and absorb carbon dioxide. Two large ash trees already established on the site provide homes for tawny owls.
Mini-beasts and fungi are encouraged by log piles, and we have built a bug hotel. We have introduced feeding, nesting and over-wintering sites for birds, insects and bats.
In the north-east corner of the site there is a wildlife garden which includes native fruit trees and nectar rich plants. The pond is inhabited by frogs and toads, and attracts dragonflies and damselflies. Foxes and badgers come to collect windfalls, while bees and butterflies visit plants such as buddleia and viburnum.
Alongside the garden, we have an organic vegetable patch, and have created an orchard area that is home to free-range chickens. The orchard of over 40 trees includes a wide range of cultivars to improve biodiversity and to help maintain traditional and Derbyshire varieties.
Left: BTCV volunteers work to repair dry stone walls at Hackney Leys, December 2008
Right: The repaired stretch of dry stone wall, January 2009


Over the last few years my interest in gardening has increased. I started off with a lone tomato plant my first year of marriage. Over the last four years its grown each summer. It had gotten a little ridiculous when I had totally taken over the front porch and steps as well as the entire side of the house, slowly encroaching on my parking spot. Oops.
Here’s a few befores of the craziness:
The front porch
The side of the house early this spring.
Early in the spring we had attended a silent auction for a local children’s charity. Besides getting our benefit on, we also bid on and won some time with a local landscape designer. We knew we wanted the backyard redone and when the designer saw all my plants she worked a garden into the design.
Due to personal craziness we didn’t get to start on the garden plot until around June. Not really the best time to start on a yard project in the South, but we did what we could. With the goal in mind of getting the garden ready for some fall plants we spent countless Saturday mornings prepping.
Here’s what our yard looked like before:
Yeah, kind of a disaster.
Here’s an almost-after.
Still on our to-do list:
– Either find more matching slate or stepping stones for the pathways. (We re-used the slate from previous walk-ways that had been in the yard.)
– Plant lettuce in that center triangular bed. (The seeds are in the mail.)
– Clear out the weeds/wild flowers in the long rectangular bed behind the chairs. We will be planting winter squash there for the winter and peas and beans in the spring.
– Finish the rest of the yard. This we are considering phase two and won’t begin on that until September, at the earliest.
Since we had moved the bulk of our plants to the back, I moved all my potted herbs to the back as well. Not necessarily for aesthetic reasons so much as laziness in watering reasons.
The tomatoes are still dominating the side of the house, but I look forward to planting them next spring in the garden.


Stormwater Treatment Wetland Design and Construction
An existing borrow pond along a Bayou, and drainage ditches feeding a pond, received runoff from 21.5 acres of University property, including heavily-used parking lots, roads, and buildings. The University proposed a plan for the construction of a wetland that would reduce pollutant concentrations from stormwater runoff, provide a research area for environmental science students, enhance wildlife habitat on campus, and improve the aesthetics of the area for passive recreation. The client envisioned a design that would convert the existing swale and deep pond into a natural stream and wetland complex, with interpretive signage and infrastructure to support students’ outdoor education. The client sought a qualified firm to manage the project from the design phase to completion and through two years of maintenance.
GES designed and constructed a multiple-use stream and wetland complex on campus. As the prime contractor, GES obtained all necessary permits, and selected and managed subcontractors. Time and space were substantial constraints in completing this project. The proposed stream/wetland footprint had to occupy an existing ditch and borrow pond; maintain existing elevations within the floodplain; and minimize earthwork. A USACE Section 404 wetland permit and a water-rights permit were obtained to fulfill regulatory requirements associated with the construction of the project.
The campus amenity has been restored and greatly improved, attracting students and community members alike. Post-construction monitoring of water quality conditions has demonstrated a significant reduction in concentrations for several pollutants of concern, including E. coli, nitrogen, phosphorous, and total suspended solids. The project was completed on time, within budget, and to the client’s satisfaction.


Similar to all other roadways and pavements, driveways usually start wearing out eventually. This will require them to be repaired to make sure that your driveway can still be used. Paving a driveway can be performed once you’re building a new driveway. Moreover, you can always choose to have your driveway repaved as a maintenance procedure. When you choose to pave your driveway, you have to always take the following factors into accounts.
There are times when a paved surface is required to be absorbent to allow the penetration of stormwater runoff. This method is known as permeable paving and only a reliable paving company can give you several permeable driveway solutions.
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AG kicked off 2019 with a Design Challenge. In the spirit of innovation, the Design Committee invited all team members to participate in a charrette in order to explore activating an outdoor space at one of its existing projects.
With food service continuing to be one of the hot topics in the senior living industry, the ground floor casual dining and coffee shop space provided an opportunity to extend the dining experience outside. The challenge was to present a concept that activates this outdoor space while addressing views of nearby parking and carports. The goal was to create a distinct destination where residents forget that they are several feet away from the parking lot.
This exercise was about idea generation, so no burdensome budget limitations. Participants were allowed to let their imaginations run wild. There were no guidelines for how to visually communicate the concept, but solutions needed to provide a brief concept statement or detailed notes with formal oral presentations to the Design Committee.
AND THE WINNER IS
Best Concept – Chris Doerner
The Event Garden
This concept is about further exploring how AG can create a sense of community. In addition to providing remarkable places for senior to live, how can we take it a step further and make our projects a destination for the community at-large. What can we do to provide venues that host concerts, fairs, car shows, or other entertainment opportunities that would gather the families and friends of residents? Chris felt this project provided the perfect opportunity to do just that.
In order to explore activating an outdoor space, he believed that a stage would be a good starting point. The available space already lends itself to serve as a small amphitheater, so he positioned it accordingly. To block the view of the parking lot, a standard fence could be used, or a lath fence could serve as a green wall. He thought a garden cradled by this element, the stage, and the building, would be most utilized if the residents could partake in growing and nurturing it. He felt raised planters or flower beds would be safer for residents than having them work at ground level, and the ratio of pavement and grass should be investigated similarly. As a final touch, he imagined a small water element, such as a reflecting pool, fountain, or koi pond, would complete the atmosphere.
His intent was to create a space that would see daily use as an activity destination for residents who like to garden, as well as a beautiful place to have lunch outside. During evenings and weekends, it could serve as a venue with regular programming, such as private concerts or arts performances. He also anticipated that the nearby parking lot provides an opportunity to host car shows, making the garden a great place for the accompanying barbecue lunch.
“The concept submitted by Chris truly represents the essence of AG. He led with a sense of community and found a way to make this senior living campus a destination for the greater community. His design addresses ways to enhance resident life on a daily basis while supporting a variety of gatherings.” – Design Committee
Best Oral Presentation – Stephanie Yahr
Stephanie gained inspiration from the local landscape, specifically the Garden of the Gods Park. Inspired by the beautiful rock formations, she didn’t want to try to replicate this natural wonder. She interpreted the rock formations as a series of walls clad in a local stone that matches the colors and texture of the formations in the park. She also took note of two distinct textures in the area foliage, a combination of rough, darker evergreens closer to the formations as well as softer, lighter grass as it transitions away for the rocks. She integrated plantings surrounding the walls to offer a similar texture and visual interest.
“Not only did Stephanie have one of the most poetic concepts, she did a nice job of succinctly and thoughtfully sharing her ideas in a professional and organized manner. This is an important skillset and her efforts are congratulated. We enjoyed her creative interpretation of the Garden of the Gods.” – Design Committee
All of the participants offered creative solutions with details that can be explored for future projects.
Jarincy and Mary teamed up to explore activating an outdoor space. They wanted to give the residents their own backyard by creating an outdoor sunken courtyard four feet below the ground level. The railings atop the perimeter provide a clearly defined space without obstructing the desired views of the Colorado landscape. This strategy helps obstruct the view of the carports immediately next to it. In the courtyard, they offer a central fireplace with casual seating. On the north end, a monumental water feature with a stream that runs through was meant to reflect the natural beauty of Colorado and its climate. Immediately along the retaining wall is an activity space allowing resident to interact with the site through gardening. They also have the opportunity to use the planters in the courtyard, bringing the natural aspects of the site back to the communal space. Along the eastern wall is a bar with high top tables and chairs to provide another aspect to outdoor dining. The sunken courtyard provides residents with an outdoor communal space meant to be used for not only outdoor dining, but to be seen as a retreat at the end of the day and a space ready for any occasion.
“We applaud Jarincy and Mary for stepping outside of their comfort zone to stretch both their artistic thinking and technical skill set.” – Design Committee
Taking full advantage of the outdoor connection, Dave’s concept provides residents with the ultimate backyard experience. Inspired by the local landscape, he used boulders, pavers, native plantings and heavy timbers as a palette of materials. Large fireplaces anchor lounge and dining spaces, creating destinations for gathering and enjoying the outdoors.
“Dave brought a true home sweet home feel to the community with his concept and a solution with an authentic Colorado aesthetic.” -Design Committee
Justin’s concept was inspired by the planar and layering quality of the rock formations at The Garden of the Gods Park. He used a metal canopy structure to create a framework for developing spatial relationships between dining, relaxing and gathering. Tilt up garage doors were used instead of traditional doors or windows. This creates a clear opening between inside and out while also providing a canopy that tables can be positioned under. To reflect the rich red hues of the area’s soil and rock formations, corten steel was used to screen and divide the multiple exterior “rooms.” Laser cut sheets provide filtered light and the abstract patterns we inspired from the organic web of trails that currently exist on the site. The use of a xeriscape rather than a traditional garden provides a landscape experience with reduced maintenance. The parking lot was screened with the use of decorative panels and dense landscape. Instead of using all screen panels, dense plantings are contained within a bay of the metal structure. The retaining wall was articulated to create relief and shadows for visual interest. Colorful lights make an artistic statement to the colorful landscape of the xeriscape gardens.
“Justin also offered a poetic concept that explored the Garden of the Gods but continued to give the solution regional context by referencing the xeriscape and existing trails of the surrounding area. The layering of the spaces and the wayfinding strategy combined with the modern edge and material exploration make this a carefully considered and well-presented concept.” – Design Committee
And then there is Alec. Although he didn’t submit an official entry, we thank him for adding humor to the process. A water park is definitely a way to explore activating an outdoor space–and a way to infuse intergenerational energy into a community. His out-of-the-box thinking is encouraged for the next charrette.


Sustainability was a major theme at the 22nd Annual Rhode Island Statewide Historic Preservation Conference, held in Pawtucket on Saturday, April 14, 2007. The session on Sustainable Historic Landscapes especially interested the Providential Gardener. What a privilege it must be to work on Boston's Emerald Necklace, Westerly's Wilcox Park, and a village walkway in Guilford, CT. Landscape architects with such assignments described recent plans and developments for these public spaces, which present many challenges that taxpayers and visitors don't usually consider.
Everyone stressed Maintenance. After all, that is the old-fashioned word that determines Sustainability. If a landscape has plants that will both thrive without much human intervention and also behave themselves, it is much easier and significantly less expensive and time consuming to keep things looking nice and neat. By working with the maintenance staff before and during a project, landscape designers learn what can realistically be expected, given the actual maintenance budget, from the people who have the ongoing care of their garden visions.
- The essential question of how to maintain public spaces. When
money is invested in new plant material (which can run into the
hundreds of thousands ~ even millions ~ of dollars), money must also be
earmarked for the long-term care of these plants. Neglected plants die,
and untended spaces are overrun by aggressive, invasive non-native
plants that obscure views and can even take over the water systems and
- How to maintain historical landscapes when the original plans
called for plants we now consider invasive or do not thrive in the
- Whether to plants monocultures, for instance, line paths with one kind of tree, which can create lovely, French style boulevards, but can also lead to barren parks if some pest comes along that can destroy a particular species of tree ~ such as the Asian Longhorned Beetle or the Emerald Ash Borer.
- How to design, build, and rebuild our communities and be true to their places.
- How to select, use, reuse, and dispose of construction materials.
- What impact the public space has on our neighborhoods, landscapes, and underlying systems.
- How to balance historical accuracy with environmental and ecological considerations.
- How to intervene minimally in an historical landscape.


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March Augusta-Aiken Audubon Zoom Meeting: Naturalist Gardens Inspired by South Carolina Wild Places
The next Augusta-Aiken Audubon Chapter Meeting will be on Thursday 11 March, at 7:00 PM Eastern. The meeting is open to the public, and will be on Zoom. Our presenter at this event will be Jenks Farmer talking about Naturalist Gardens Inspired by South Carolina Wild Places.
The trend of naturalistic gardens comes and goes over the centuries. We are now in a revival spurred by interest in ecology, nature and rejection of stayed, sterile landscapes. Jenks has designed, promoted and planted naturalistic gardens inspired by the places he loves to hike, swim, play and study. He’ll share photos of some of these gardens, including specific plants, explain how they function to bring all sorts of diversity to urban and suburban landscapes. He’ll also point out some of the challenges and problems associated with recent wild garden projects.
Visit https://jenksfarmer.com/garden-design-portfolio/ for pics and information on naturalistic gardens
Details on the Zoom meeting can be found on the Augusta-Aiken Audubon Facebook page.


You’ve probably heard of landscape design, right? It’s that innovative and often overlooked category of design that helps change the way we interact with our surroundings. In this post, we’ll take a look at some tips on how to get started in landscape design. We’ll cover everything from choosing the right type of terrain to designing for different climates. Let’s get started!
Landscape design tips for everyone.
Some tips for landscape design for everyone include:
- Make sure your landscape is accurately designed to match the needs of your house or office.
- Use natural materials and textures in your designs to add interest and life to your home or office spaces.
- Add features that will make your home or office more appealing, like trees, flowers, and benches.
What are some landscape design tips for people with special needs.
Some landscape design tips for people with special needs include the use of features that are specifically designed for them, such as ramps or lifts to make getting around easier. Additionally, adding accessible features can help make life easier for people with special needs. For example, a wheelchair-accessible entrance may be necessary at an amusement park. Feel free to find more information at Avalon Design Group – Landscaping West Greenwich RI
Some of the benefits of landscape design for people with special needs include increased mobility and independence, as well as conserving energy and resources. By creating individualized landscapes that are tailored to each person, you can help them live healthier and more independently while on vacation.
The first step in landscape design is to decide on your goals. Once you know what you want, it’s then important to put together a plan that will achieve those goals. In order to get started, you’ll need to learn about the different types of landscapes and their purpose. Once you have a basic understanding of landscape design, it’s time to start creating beautiful pieces of countryside or townscape.
There are many steps that go into getting started in landscape design:
1) Choose your location: Start by choosing the type of terrain you want to create. Are you looking for rolling hills and valleys? Or do you want a metropolitan area with tall buildings? These choices will affect the type of design that will be necessary, as well as the amount of money that will be needed to create the final product.
2) Research: Once you have your location selected, research how much money it costs to create a similar piece of land in another location. This can help give you an idea of how much work it would take to duplicate or improve upon your current spot.
3) Create drawings and sketches: Once you have a basic understanding of where and what type of terrain needs to be created, begin drawing up rough plans for your project. This is an important step because it allows for final adjustments and changes before starting construction.
Landscape design can be a great way to improve the hospitality industry. By following some easy landscape design tips, anyone can improve their hospitality business. Some of the benefits of landscape design for people with special needs include making sure guests have access to everything they need, improving safety and security, and creating an environment that is comfortable and relaxing. If you’re interested in starting up your own hospitality business, learn more about the many landscape design tips available today!


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At a glance
DISCOVERING THE DIVERSITY
In the German Garden, visitors learnt about initiatives, visions and innovation. They found out what is important to them personally and how their contribution to a green and liveable city of the future might look. In addition to the reception area, the four themed spaces, and the Main Show, there was also lots to see and do in the atrium and on the roof terrace. Our restaurant EATTOPIA and take-away EATTOPIA – GERMAN FOOD TO GO had delicious food on offer and tasty German and international dishes for a well-deserved break
The smart-wristband enabled the visitors to activate individual elements of the exhibition in the themed spaces Healthy Urban Living, Green City, Regenerative Energy and Local Food. At the end of the visit, they could present their personal experiences in the Main Show, as part of the vision on the future of the city. BIOTOPIA meant taking part in and becoming a part of the design.
Healthy Urban Living
Healthy city climate
Let’s make the city our garden. Nature in the city has a positive effect on our health because nature reduces the particle content in the air, noise nuisance and warming. Urban greenery improves the living environment, creates space for social interaction and upgrades city neighbourhoods. Meeting places and space for recreation add to a healthy city climate. In our space Healthy Urban Living, we gave tips to our guests and inspired them. Here they could actively take part through our interactive exhibits.
The green city
The themed space Green City demonstrated how Germany realises its vision on an environmentally friendly city adapted to the climate. How will we deal with flooding, periods of drought, water shortages and air pollution in the future? Here, people could find out why an integrated urban planning, intelligent water recycling and smart city greenery are so important.
The era of fossil fuels and nuclear energy is coming to an end. For safe, clean and efficient energy consumption, wind, solar, hydropower and biomass are the ultimate energy sources of the future. The themed space Regenerative Energy showed how we can generate energy from them in our cities, too.
An expanding green city must develop smart answers and strategies for sustainable food production and conscious consumption. Our themed space Local Food made it clear how growing food in the city and in the country can work, what is meant by environmentally friendly and sustainable food and which alternative growing methods are possible in the city of the future.


The Green, Rottingdean
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The Grange Museum has a wide range of exhibitions and displays of interest to all ages. Old Rottingdean is captured in the large collection of photographs showing how the village has changed over time.
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Great Dixter is the family home of Christopher Lloyd, who devoted his lifetime to creating one of the most experimental, exciting and constantly changing gardens of our time. Incorporating many medieval buildings, the gardens surround the house, each complementing the other. There is a wide variety of interest from yew topiary, carpets of meadow flowers, the colourful tapestry of mixed borders (including the famous Long Border), natural ponds, a formal pool and the exuberant Exotic Garden.


December 2015 - February 2017 - A new specimen tree and a new shrub line (Kaleidoscope Abelias) has been added to the North cul-de-sac garden.
The 25-year old pine trees were diseased and were removed in early 2015. The owners approved a new specimen tree in 2015. The Association purchased a great Live Oak that died within 60 days of planting.
The irrigation was modified and new tree was planted in mid-2016. As the tree was guaranteed, it did not cost the association additional funds.
In the process, the 25-year old junipers which had been salvaged from the entry renovation 6 years prior, were slowly dying off and required spot replacement for three straight years. They were replaced with Kaleidoscope Abelias in fall of 2016.
In February 2017, the flower bed which featured annual flowers for the last 20 is has been converted to a grass garden with perennial flowers that will come back every spring. In the winter it will be Sedge (grass) garden.