In decorating the spring, there are many things that you can do. One of them is paying attention to the exterior designs. This is not only for your terrace but also you can give a spring touch to your window. Spring that is synonymouse with lots of blooming flower, you can add a touch to your windows by making flower window boxes. Spring window boxes can make your outside window look more alive. In addition to adding color to your windows, spring window box ideas can help bring drab facades to life. A great way to make a window box look more colorful is to use a combination of flowers. Consider a variety of colors and plant types to give your windows a pop of color. For bold color and texture, try a plant with a different shape or texture. Mixing annuals with colorful foliage is another option. When choosing spring flower ideas, consider the season and the time of year. If the box is placed in a warm spot, it will get plenty of direct sunlight and remain green all summer. Moreover, consider the appearance of the box or container that will be used. You can paint it and adjust it to the color of your window sill to make it look harmonious. Or, you can use different colors to create a contrasting look. Follow this article for more information.
Yellow, white, purple, and green send colorful messages that spring has arrived. The flowers in this window box appear on a black wooden window. Yellow calla lilies, feathery yellow hydrangeas and white inhabit most of the box. The plant should begin to bloom in late spring, and the soil should be evenly moistened. Pair it with gray walls and black shutters for a unique and eye-catching design. Lily Combo Windows Box from thespruce.
Spring doesn’t have to be all about pastel colors. Lots of beautiful flower box ideas using stunning deep colors. This leafy window box includes variegated coleus, million bells, vinca, and asparagus fern. Window boxes with this combination of plants should be protected from strong afternoon sun. Combined with brick walls and dark gray shutters this creates a unique eye-catching design. Spring Black Windows Box from thespruce.
Look charming by adding a window box with lots of flowers, this will make the room design beautiful and steal the attention. Picking petunias in bright purples, pinks, and yellows fill this window box. This is a great choice to celebrate spring in your home. This simple design will make your spring more unique and will steal the attention of many people. Petunia Flower from thespruce.
Plants with white flowers, such as petunia, begonia, Angelonia angustifolia and sweet alyssum are arranged symmetrically in this window box. They provide a contrast to black windows and whitewashed brick houses with white wood trim, but still feel soft and natural. Using this wooden box window will give it a sturdy and durable look. Green and White Windows Box from thespruce.
This window box celebrates spring with anything in bloom that fits in the box. These include pansies, geraniums, and snapdragons. Window boxes like this are great for you to apply to this window planter. In this way, a pile of plants in this box will create a beautiful garden design and will welcome your guests with a cheerful and fresh feeling. Geraniums and snapdragons Windows Box from thespruce.
In this window box idea, white bacopa and some purple flowers will make a beautiful and attractive window box design. This combination creates a wide, spreading box that will grow as spring progresses. The purple and white color palette keeps things simple yet springy. The design looks great when paired with blue walls and white window trim for a fresh and airy look. White and Purple Flower Window Box from thespruce.
Tulips are a classic spring flower. Placing these bright red tulips standing tall behind a window box will make spring more festive and have a fresh and airy feel. You can use wooden window boxes for a natural touch and a rustic look to this garden. This blue flower will display a beautiful appearance and steal everyone’s attention. Tulips Window Box from thespruce.
Two Easter lily plants, with trumpet-shaped flowers soaring over English ivy and pink hyacinth in this early spring planter provide a beautiful garden design that catches the eye. You can plant some of these flowers on wooden window contacts to create a beautiful and attractive display. Pair it with this blue trim stone wall for a unique design that will catch your eye. Easter Lilies Windows Box from thespruce.
This brilliant idea for home window decoration will give a unique look and steal the attention of many people. Applying some greenery and lavender flowers will create a fresh and cool garden design. The green window design combined with brick walls and white window trim will make the room decoration attractive and look more natural. Greenery and Lavender Windows Box from digsdigs.
This window box planter filled with greenery, leaves, red flowers, and shrubs for a fresh look offers a beautiful spring garden décor that catches the eye. Choosing a window box from this black-painted wooden box gives your patio a beautiful look. Combined with brick walls and white window trim will result in a beautiful room design and steal the attention. Black Window Box Planter from digsdigs.
A small white window box with some bright pink and purple flowers and flowing greenery will add a touch of color to your garden. By displaying this greenery will offer a unique design for you to try in your spring. Hanging on the outside window of this house will give a unique design and steal people’s attention. Using this whitewashed wooden box will also give it a sleek and clean look. Small White Window Box from digsdigs.
To add to the spring cheer, you can add lots of greenery and white flowers to make it look sweet. Using this homemade cedar box will create a unique spring window design that brings a rustic feel to this garden. Combined with white outdoor walls, this creates the perfect garden design. This design will create a beautiful garden and enliven spring throughout the room. Wooden Cedar Window Box from digsdigs.
This blue crown molding window box planter with lush greenery, blooms and colorful foliage will offer a beautiful room decor and will steal the attention of many. This dark blue painting will make for a beautiful design that contrasts sharply with these shutters. These colorful flowers and greenery will give this garden a fresh and cool look. Blue Wooden Box from digsdigs.
This charming spring window box features chic flocked white blooms. A chic white window box planter with white flowers and flowing greenery brings out supreme elegance. Adding these flowers will add a touch of elegance to your window décor. Painting these window boxes white would make for a perfect design and would give it a clean look. Spring Box Planter from digsdigs.
This spring window box uses scrap wood to add a rustic feel to this garden décor. You can make it yourself using used wood and applying it to this window will produce the perfect design. With this design, you can continue to enjoy it all spring. These curly branches also complement your window box décor. Adding blooms of this bold color will create a stylish window design that will grab the attention of many. Rustic Wooden Box from digsdigs.
Here’s another spring window box idea that incorporates all the greenery. A branch and box window wig with greenery and pink flowers is a great idea for adding a natural feel to your windows. Using only tree branches cut and pasted on this wooden box makes for a charming design. This decorating idea is easy for you to make so that it becomes a beautiful and economical garden design. Wig Wooden Box from digsdigs.
A white window box planter against a white wall looks beautiful, especially with the flowing flowers in it. Applying some blooming flowers and some greenery will make a beautiful garden decoration and steal the show. Adding some of these low maintenance flowers will provide the perfect garden design for you to try this spring. Spring White Wooden Box from digsdigs.
This spring window box idea has a monochromatic scheme but still manages to be a beautiful garden decor. These lush white flowers and some flowing greenery look gorgeous. This decoration idea will make the decoration unique and look charming. These green accents will also provide a fresh and natural window décor. Spring Windows Box from digsdigs.
Black metal cross window box for potted plants and flowers allows changing plants whenever you want. You can add red and pink flowers, this will make a beautiful garden design and steal the show. Combined with green window trim and beige walls will create a charming and eye-catching room design. Black Metal Cross Window Box from digsdigs.
This black metal window box with a black semigloss finish will look sturdy and last longer. Some of these bold colored blooms will also give your garden a fresh and bold impression. You can put this idea in your window box to enliven spring in your home. Combined with whitewashed window trim and beige walls this will create a charming spring decor. Black Metal Window Box from digsdigs.
Neutral wooden window box planters with colorful flowers and flowers around will also cheer up the coming spring season. Adding a pergola above this window will also give it a beautiful and attractive look. You can combine some blooms and greenery for a fresh and natural feel throughout your garden. You can also add these vines to give your garden a different look this spring. Wooden Box with Pergola from digsdigs.
Adding a window box to the exterior of this home will spice up your spring season. This window box features several purple blooms for a beautiful and eye-catching garden decoration. This idea will create a stylish garden decoration and will steal the attention of every guest who comes. Pair it with turquoise and white on the windows for the perfect garden décor. Dark Wooden Windows Box from homedit.
Don’t worry about your wooden box looking tacky. Now you can paint white on the window boxes for a beautiful and attractive window result. Adding some soil and some of these colorful flowers will make for a beautiful garden design and liven up your spring season. Pair it with white window trim and blue walls for a pretty design. DIY Paint Wooden Box from homedit.
Using this metal and wire window box will result in a beautiful window design that will steal the show. Just use a galvanized pot filled with some blooming flowers this will make a beautiful and eye-catching design. Combined with stone walls this makes for an attractive outdoor design. This simple design will give a charming room decor. Metal and Wire Window Box from homedit.
Strategically placing a few hanging vines will give your window box spring a very vintage feel and add interest to the rest of your landscaping. Choosing to use wooden window frames that are painted white will produce a beautiful window design and will steal the attention of many people. Adding some colorful flowers will also make for a beautiful and eye-catching design. White Window Box from homedit.


One of the most unheralded parks in Seoul that certainly deserves more recognition than it typically gets is Boramae Park. The park is a huge plot of land south of the Han River that caters to a wide variety of park-going clientele. At the center of the park is one of the biggest expanses of open grass that you will find in Seoul.
Boramae Park has a wide open expanse of grass that is the envy of most other parks in Seoul. It is one of the finest plots of open space you are likely to find in the city. Although it can get crowded at times, Boramae Park is a great place to go if you are looking for a place to throw or kick a ball around.
It is a large field of grass. The grass is green in the summer and brownish-yellowish in the winter.
Check out the Boramae Park photo album to see more pictures of the area.
Where: Seoul-si, Dongjak-gu, Sindaebang-dong
From Line 2 - Sindaebang Station (신대방역):
From Line 7 - Boramae Station (보라매역):
-Exit 2 or 3
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Originally posted March 19, 2015
Updated December 7, 2015


A few weeks ago, after visiting wonderful bookshop Daunt Books on Marylebone High Street I decided that instead of retracing my steps to Bond Street to catch the Tube home I'd walk in the other direction, taking a detour to Regent's Park en route to Great Portland Street.
I'd only ever been to Regent's Park once before, walking up the Broad Walk quite briskly on my way to the Jewish Museum a couple of springs ago. I'd been meaning to go back ever since, so finding myself nearby on a lovely sunny afternoon I thought it was the perfect time to do some more exploring!
This time round I visited Queen Mary's Gardens in the Inner Circle of the park. The main gates are rather fancy, marking both the opening of the gardens in the 1930s and the Silver Jubilee of King George V.
Queen Mary's Gardens are famous for their roses - apparently there are approximately 12,000 roses planted within the gardens, making it London's largest collection of roses. The roses are (apparently) at their best in the first weeks of June but when I visited in early July the gardens still looked and smelled amazing. So many roses! And such waves of scent!
There was also a spectacular border filled with delphiniums...
... and lots of interesting, densely-planted pathways to explore.
As well as the formal planting, there's also a small lake within Queen Mary's Gardens. The lake and its surrounding planting are just buzzing with wildlife - I saw so many different birds on my short visit.
At one end of the lake you'll also find a waterfall and a Japanese garden, which is actually on a little island in the lake (you know how I feel about tiny islands). The garden is looking a little bare at the moment as it's being replanted, but it's still full of character. You cross over the wisteria-covered ornamental bridge to reach the island, then follow the path round to explore.
A Japanese garden on a tiny island in an ornamental lake in a rose garden in a royal park? What a treat!
I'm so glad I decided to take a detour through the park instead of heading straight home.
P.S. If you're a fan of Japanese gardens, there's also a lovely one in Holland Park - complete with peacocks.


Despite the desire for a new garden, the client wanted to design around their beloved apple tree. The design would link their existing garden to a recently acquired bottom area. This will make the garden an ‘L’ shape. the client also desired a terrace connected to the bi-folds in the kitchen area. What’s more, the client wished to have an area for growing herbs, a path that would enable access through the garden and a terrace further down. This could provide an additional use for an access car, or potentially be used as a play area for the children.


The summer heat is tough on your garden. It can be difficult to keep the plants thriving with higher temperatures and drought-like conditions. Even experienced gardeners struggle to maintain their plants when it’s hot. Here are a variety of ways to help your garden survive summer.
Tips to Help Your Garden Survive Summer
Adequate water is perhaps the easiest way to help your plants survive summer temperatures. The time of day when you water your plants makes a difference. Watering the garden in the mid-day sun is wasteful because the water will evaporate before sinking into the roots. It’s best to water early in the day or later in the evening. Giving the plants water when the sun isn’t too hot allows plenty of time for the soil to absorb the moisture. The roots of your garden have more time to soak up the water, and they’ll stay healthier. However, watering too often can lead to root rot.
Add Shade to Help Your Garden Survive Summer
Using old bed sheets or cheesecloth, make a shade canopy above the garden. Use a light-colored fabric because dark colors absorb heat. You can also plant taller drought-resistant plants to cover the more delicate foliage on the ground.
Mulch helps plants retain moisture longer. It also controls weeds that take nutrients and water away from your plants. A three to four-inch layer of mulch is adequate. Don’t spread too much or you risk suffocating plants.
If your garden is in pots and planters, move the plants to shade on especially hot days. When watering a container garden, test the top one to two inches of soil for moisture. If the dirt feels dry, it is time for watering. Don’t leave plants to sit in water. Water slowly and wait for the plant to absorb moisture before continuing watering. If you’re placing the planters in direct sun, don’t use dark-colored containers as these retain more heat and can kill a plant’s roots.
Choose Drought-Resistant Plants
Drought-resistant plants are easy to care for and don’t require as much water as other plants. Succulents, cacti, and aloes are very easy to maintain during a drought, needing only to be watered once a week. This type of garden can survive summer without too much attention.
Keeping the garden healthy in summer is not as complicated as it seems. When watering, follow the water regulations in your area. Use light-colored pots and shade canopies in your garden to keep heat from causing damage to your plants.


Hi, I'm Janell Patterson, owner of Wildflowers Northwest. You will find our Washington native plant nursery located on my family's small farm, Happy Jackalope Homestead. My husband, two sons and I enjoy growing veggies in the garden, tending to the flock of ducks for eggs and taking care of the pigs, chickens and sheep. I became passionate about plants living in Ghana, West Africa as a Peace Corps Volunteer. I managed a mango/ teak tree nursery and helped farmers inter-crop the tree's into their fields for extra income. When I returned to the US I continued my love of plants with urban farming and gardening. In 2014 I earned an associates degree in Horticulture studies. This journey has lead me down many interesting paths to where I currently work as a full-time professional gardener. The local plants, trees, and flowers that grow here give me a deep connection to the Northwest. Working on the homestead, gardening and growing nursery plants is where I feel at home.
Native plants do much more than add beauty to the landscape. They help conserve water, reduce maintenance costs, provide habitat for wildlife, help prevent erosion, benefit biodiversity and give us connection to the local landscape. Native plants are used in many diverse project types, such as:
Plants grown at Wildflowers Northwest are started in the nursery by seeds, local cuttings, sourced as bare roots or purchased from other native plant nurseries. We take pride in ecological practices by using organic potting soil, organic fertilizer and enhancing root growth with the use of mycorrhizal fungi. All weeds are pulled by hand so no chemical herbicides are used. We provide a diverse selection of local wildflowers and native plants. Check the current availability as the nursery is continually propagating and sourcing plants throughout the year. If you can't find what you are looking for we are happy to help grow or source plants for you. Contact us and we will be pleased to answer your questions.


What’s your favorite season of the year? Each of these aptly-named puzzles show that gardens can look fabulous, regardless of the time of the year. Spring Glory shows a blaze of color from Clematis, Tulips, Magnolia, Wallflowers, Pansies and Geraniums, also offering us a tempting view of a pretty summerhouse. Summer Visitors reveals an artist’s garden studio, set in a garden of Roses, Lilies, Lupins, Nasturtiums, Hollyhocks and Iris. In Autumn Glow a Labrador and spaniel play amongst the rich warm tones of Dahlias, Cannas, Echinacea and Helenium. And lastly Winter’s End shows a cozy sitting place surrounded with Hellebores, Crocuses, Cyclamen, Dwarf Irises, Primulas, Jasmine and Japanese Quince.


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Spare Thoughts Landscape Design is a design and project management business specialising in urban ecology, agroforestry and permaculture. In service of households, community organisations and local business based in south east Melbourne, we aim to grow productive and adaptable green spaces that will foster healthy biodiversity and create a more resilient ecosystem for our community.
We love creating organic edible gardens inhabited by interesting heirloom varieties, nectar filled indigenous shrubs, colourful flowers and hardy native ground covers that are buzzing with life. With natural forms, textures and elements like shade and water we can make micro-climates to allow for little hot spots of diversity to emerge. Using rainwater systems and worms to help the garden regenerate we minimise the need for external inputs, and with good design we take advantage of opportunities to add benefits like insulation, shading and indoor air quality.
We like to work with folks who care about creating havens for native flora and urban biodiversity whilst improving their family’s quality of life and the value of their property. To make our services accessible to the time and dollar poor we strive to provide options that are low maintenance, smart, cost effective and tailored to each unique space.
We stand in solidarity with environmental innovators exploring our changing relationship with nature, with community gardens that foster learning, social interaction and healthy living, and with indigenous peoples all over the world still defending the remnants of unscathed biosphere.


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WETLANDS RESTORATION SPECIALIST / LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT
Job Type: full-time temporary position
Location: New York
Posting Date: 7 Feb 14
Closing Date: 7 Mar 14
The Natural Areas Conservancy (NAC) is a not-for-profit organization created to work in partnership with the NYC Department of Parks & Recreation to restore, protect and manage a network of green and blue space that promotes a healthy, livable and diverse New York City. The NAC is tasked with expanding and diversifying the protection, management and restoration of 10,000 acres of forests, wetlands and grasslands overseen by the Parks Department’s Natural Resources Group (NRG). This public/private partnership will unify the identity of NYC’s natural areas, increase public awareness and volunteerism and integrate advanced technology. For more information about the NAC, please visit www.naturalareasnyc.org.
The Natural Areas Conservancy (NAC) has an opening for a restoration specialist / landscape architect (Specialist), or designer, with wetlands, ecological restoration, or green infrastructure design expertise, who will help advance identified wetlands restoration opportunities from the feasibility assessment to concept and final design stages. The Specialist will help work in close collaboration with NRG’s professional wetland staff, and NAC’s Coastal Restoration Project Manager to identify priority restoration or creation sites and develop water sensitive designs based on ecological and physical principals and processes at the site. At new sites, the Specialist will develop restoration concepts into functional designs for the purposes of better estimating costs, obtaining permits, or securing funding. Where funding has been secured the Specialist will develop documents for construction, including final designs, cost estimates and specifications. In addition, the Specialist will work with resource managers and scientiststo develop management and maintenance plans for existing and constructed wetlands, and with wetland ecologists to help conduct ecological assessmentsto inform wetlands restoration and protection planning and design.
OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
• Reviewing proposed wetlands restoration, creations and green infrastructure projects across the city
• Compiling, analyzing and interpreting data and other information and presenting results
• Preparing conceptual designs, functional, and final restoration designs
• Developing construction specifications and cost estimates
• Preparing technical reports on project status for NAC, NRG and grant funders.
QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
An undergraduate or graduate degree in landscape architecture or design, ecology, environmental engineering, or related field, and 2-4 years experienceworking as a designer on ecosystem, stream or wetland restoration or green infrastructure projects.
• Expertise in CAD
• Experience in using GIS for mapping and analysis
• Knowledge of soils and native plants for restoration design
• Knowledge of wetland plant palettes
• Experience working with disturbed landscapes
• Excellent analytic and writing skills
• Experience writing grant or project proposals
• Experience collaborating with multiple stakeholders and agencies through design review context
• Familiarity with wetlands regulations
• Demonstrated ability to conduct research and work independently
• Interest in and ability to conduct field work
The position is currently funded for one to one and a half years with a target start date of May 1, 2014. Salary is commensurate with experience.
Contact Information:TO APPLY
Email a resume, cover letter, and three references contacts to:
Marit Larson, Director of Wetlands Restoration, email@example.com
Application materials must be received by February 28, 2014.
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Yes, landscaping is mostly all about shrubs, trees and the layout of your back or front yard as well as how your patio and deck come together to make a good impression on your neighbors. However, there’s one thing that a lot of people do forget about, which is your landscape lighting. Hiring a professional electrician ogden for your landscaping lighting can make a huge difference when it comes to putting your landscaping together as well as the appearance of your house. Even if you have already put together your yard, some placed lights can help it look much nicer. So here are a few great reasons why you would need to hire an electrician for your lights in your yard.
Setting up lights for your yard can seem super daunting. Where do I put the lights? What kind of lights do I need for my landscape? Do you need solar lights or the ones that have a timer where they can turn on and off by themselves? With so many different options out there it’s better to have someone who knows about that time to do it for you. This is where a professional electrician would come in and install the lights for your landscaping. Not only will you receive good advice but it will also look great after it’s all installed.
Proper installation of lights in your yard is key. The lights you install will face all types of weather so making sure that they work properly and stay on is very important especially if it’s raining or snowing. Professional and qualified electricians know how to make sure that your lights work during any kind of weather, where you would if you tried to do it yourself. Even accidental overloading your home’s electrical system could potenti;y cause a fire or even other dangerous situations. All that can easily be avoided if you hire a professional electrician.
Efficiency is every homeowner’s best friend. If you want a job done the right way, having a professional do it for you is always the best choice to make. Trying to do a hard job like that by yourself is very time consuming and a professional electrician can get it done for you in no time and without any issues. Putting lights up in your yard is not an easy job so doing yourself is a big task to take on. If you want the job done right on the first try and be done with it in a short amount of time, you will need to reach out to a professional electrician.
Installing some landscaping lights in your yard can make a big difference in the way your home looks. And hiring an electrician ogden to do the job done right is worth all the money because it is an investment for your home. It will make it very enjoyable to live in as well as it will increase the value of your home if you ever decide to sell it.


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By monitoring soil moisture levels, the Wireless Moisture Sensor reduces water use and protects your plants from overwatering. If the soil is too wet, the moisture sensor will send a signal to the Eden Bluetooth® Water Timer to delay watering. The exact moisture levels can be adjusted based on your area and soil and can be viewed within the App using your smart device. Using wireless technology, this sensor can be placed anywhere within a 328-foot (100 meter) area with a clear line of sight.
Monitors soil moisture to protect plants from overwatering
Easy set-up with Eden Bluetooth® Water Timer
Uses wireless technology to work up to 328 feet (100-meter) from water timer
Controls one valve at a time
Additional moisture sensors can be added for multi-valve water timers
Works with Eden Bluetooth® Water Timers – 25441-EDAMZ, 25442-EDAMZ, 25443-EDAMZ (not included)


Artificial grass is excellent for playgrounds as it is easy to surround existing areas. It also doesn't get muddy and children will be able to play out on it all year.
Another great thing about synthetic turf in play areas is that when installing it, we can also put a shock pad underneath the carpet. This will make it a safer surface which meets the Critical Fall Height needed.
It is important that you have the best quality surfacing options available which can improve the finish of your facility and extend the life expectancy.
Fake lawn is becoming increasingly popular and you can choose your perfect Artificial Grass Garden Playground Design in the UK as a substitute for ordinary grass as it creates a natural feel without the messiness in poor weather conditions.
It is for this reason that the astroturf is perfect for kids play-areas in a variety of different locations. The astroturf can be installed in a number of locations as a surface for children’s play-areas and this includes:
By installing a fake grass playground surface in your garden you can ensure that the flooring will be suitable for use most of the year even in poor weather conditions. The artificial turf system is porous meaning that during rain fall the fake grass and sub base allows the drainage of water making it both permeable and SuDS compliant. The manmade turf specification can additionally be designed and used for recreational golf greens for domestic gardens, schools and other locations. This is a perfect surface for play-areas in gardens as it prevents muddy conditions in wet weather saving work for parents and guardians all over the country. Learn more here - http://artificialgrass-syntheticturf.co.uk/other/practice-golf-putting-green/ to find out everything you need to know or speak to our experts today.
Before purchasing artificial lawn from a supplier within the UK, you must first ensure that all the specialist requirement are met before a purchase and installation takes place. As well as considering how much the astroturf will cost, it is vital to check that both the supplier and installer is experienced within this field and have all the recommended certificated and accreditations for supplying and installing synthetic astroturf surfacing for children's play-areas. This is the case whether the astroturf surface is for recreational or leisure purposes.
Artificial grass is great for nearby children's play areas and nurseries http://artificialgrass-syntheticturf.co.uk/other/play-areas-for-nurseries/ closest to you. If there is play equipment within the children's play area, we would recommend having a shockpad installed prior to the installation of the manmade turf. Shockpads may be installed in various depths to stop the children becoming injured in the event they fall off play equipment. A shockpad will make the synthetic grass a lot safer due to the impact absorbing properties. Another reaason why synthetic turf is good for kid's playgrounds is because of it's impact absorbing properties. Since the local surface is fully porous and SuDS compliant, water can drain through the surfacing meaning that the surrounding area will not become flooded or waterlogged. The playground can also be used in all weather conditions, as the synthetic surface will not become muddy in wet weather.
Fake lawn may be installed to suit a wide range of different designs and specifications. The installation of astroturf in play-areas across the UK can also be installed around play equipment such as slides, swings and see-saws with an insitu rubber shock pad meeting the critical fall height (CFH) required. When fake grass is being used in kids' playgrounds, it is always recommended that a shockpad is installed in order to keep children safe from injury allowing parents the peace of mind.
Many homeowners are choosing to use this type of synthetic lawn for installing miniature putting greens for practise in the garden and recreational use. We can supply and install specialist surfacing http://artificialgrass-syntheticturf.co.uk/other/practice-golf-putting-green/ which is ideal for practise games of golf with kids.
If you are interested in finding out how our professionals install astroturf for playgrounds closest to you, look no further:
For more details regarding the installation process of synthetic turf, please do not hesitate to get in contact with one of our team members. Once we receive your enquiry, which may be sent to us using the enquiry form, we will get back to you with answer to any questions or queries which you may have. We can complete the entire installation process from groundworks to laying the final surface; we can also offer details on maintenance to help you keep your facility in the best possible condition.
For more advice regarding Artificial Grass Garden Playground Design and the fake garden lawn installation costs and the prices of different specifications, please fill out the contact form today and we will be in touch with some professional advice on this matter.


Southern California citizens are currently facing one of the worst droughts in forty years. Homeowners are beginning to implement xeriscaping landscapes in their yards and driveways to help decrease the amount of water used during these dry seasons. Xeriscaping your home doesn’t have to a major decision. Even renovating a small portion of your backyard or driveway can save you money on maintenance and your water bill. Your homes landscape may contain plant species that require multiple watering’s a week to stay green and beautiful. Xeriscapes are designed to make your front yard, backyard, driveway, and patio landscapes looking just as beautiful and interesting, while keeping your wallet greener. Xeriscapes involve eliminating plant species that require substantial watering, and planting more drought-friendly species such as Torch Lilly’s (Kniphofia ssp) and Yucca.
By using these water efficient plants, you can save close to $4000 a year on your water bill, compared to a traditional blue-grass lawn. As the population steadily increases in Southern California, it is understandable that the demand for water is going to rise. Below are some more plant species that are found in xeriscapes across Southern California.
Yucca: There are many species of yucca, but some are native to the southwest region of the United States. They are known to grow in dry landscapes with minimal water usage. When in bloom, beautiful pale-ish flowers will grow upward.
Torch Lilly (Kniphofia ssp): Native to California, Torch Lillie’s can bring some color to your home. When in bloom, they will start to sprout dozens of flowers in clusters at the top of the stem. These flowers will likely attract hummingbirds, due to the intense red and orange color.
Nepeta ssp: Often known as Catmint, this plant produces blue-ish flowers that are beautiful when blooming. These plants bloom in the summer and require almost no maintenance.
Agastache: This plant’s flowers can range from different colors, though the most popular ones are orange and red. They have small tubular flowers that are known to attract hummingbirds. These flowers bloom in the summer and continue through the fall.
Lavandula multifida: This plant has thin stems that reach two to three feet tall that are native to the Mediterranean region. They are topped with purple and violet flowers that will bloom in the spring.
Strelitzia: Known to some as bird of paradise, this specie thrives best in sunny and warm conditions. If cared for correctly, they will bloom several times a year with exotic flowers, with hints of red, orange, and yellow


Having an incredible garden for your kids gives them somewhere to learn and grow (Ha! Pun intended!). Not only does a garden look beautiful and spark the imagination, it can teach them so much about plants and crawly critters, and gives them some freedom to play and do what they like. I really believe in having adequate green space for my boys to explore. It’s one of the reasons we are planning a move soon, our yard isn’t quite cutting it anymore. Below, are 5 tips for creating the perfect garden for your kiddos!
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If you want to create a gorgeous garden for your kids, then you should divide into different sections for different activities. This works well if you have a larger garden and the space to section it off. For example, you can have one section for gardening, one section as a play area, one as a lounging area and so on.
My boys love their sandbox, we could not have a garden without it. In fact, when we were discussing renovating our kitchen, my 4yo suggested putting a sandbox in it. lol! Their sandbox isn’t fancy, it’s just 4 boards nailed together in a rectangle and filled with play sand. But they could dig in there for hours, they love having a section of the garden that’s just for them!


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Make sure the soil level is slightly below the crown and then compact the soil lightly to remove any air pockets. Why are my rose blooms turning brown before they open? The leaves cluster at the ends of the stems, and new leaves, which appear as the flowers are fading, are brilliant red, creating a wonderful effect that is like a spectacular red-flowering shrub from a distance. It must be noted that Andromeda japonica is poisonous.
And follow the general rules of locating for your potted pieris a sheltered position out of the wind and in dappled shade is best. Besides Pieris japonica, other andromeda plant types or species include: Pieris floribunda (Mountain pieris) Pieris formosa (Himalayan pieris).
The evergreen foliage of this shrub will make it a permanent fixture to your shrub border or to accent your other shrubs, becoming a verdant backdrop for perennials and smaller shrubs. Subscribe now and get your first 6 issues for just 9.99! While the plant needs protection from intense southern sunlight, it does still require adequate light to bloom, Plant where it will receive morning sunlight and afternoon shade in southern climates. Also known as Japanese andromeda or the Lily of the Valley plant, this slow-growing shrub is native to Japan, Taiwan, and eastern China. So, look for a full sun to part shade location. Japanese pieris can be affected by several fungal diseasesincluding leaf spot and phytophthora root rotwhich can spread especially easily in humid weather. Avoid splashing water directly on the leaves as this creates a welcome environment for the fungal spores, further causing the infection.
A plant in bloom, at first in graceful white, and then as the new shoots emerge, glowing pink and red, is a gorgeous sight in any garden. Water 1 inch a week throughout the growing season to establish the shrub in its new location.
There are numerous cultivars of Japanese pieris that vary in hardiness, size, flower color, and bloom time, including compact cultivars that are suitable for containers.
Every state has their own unique USDA restrictions on which plants they allow to come into their state. Keep roots cool with a thick layer of mulch. Andromeda shrubs are easy to care for. Water regularly in summer, as it is not very drought In this guide, I am going to mainly refer to the Forest Flame variety, but this information is also suitable for all other Pieris varieties as well. Slide the entire plant to its new location, then plant it into a well-prepared hole at the same depth. The short & sweet answer is: "United States Department of Agriculture Restrictions."
You might need to give it a little TLC and protect it in winter until it is established.
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Potted pieris plants will require more regular feeding than garden plants; use a water-soluble acidifying fertilizer every month.
Plant your Japanese pieris in soil that is rich in organic matter, moist, and well-draining. Learn tips for creating your most beautiful home and garden ever. This plant will surely be a welcome addition to any garden.
Pieris requires acid soil which is moist but well-drained, and a sheltered, partially shaded spot.
Preferred soils are rich, moist, well-drained, and acidic with a pH of 5 to 6.
This medium-sized plant produces dark green foliage and pendulous flowers in dark pink and white flushes in spring. These do best in well-drained soil and do not like to sit in standing water at all. WebUse a sharp, sterile knife or shears to remove a 4- to 6-inch section from the tip of a stem.
We provide informative articles about gardening, lawn care and landscaping that you can come back to again and again when you have questions or want to learn more! Pieris japonica, also called a Japanese pieris, is an evergreen shrub with showy pink flowers and glossy green leaves that provides sweet-scented flowers in your home landscape in late winter and early spring.
All newly planted rhododendrons should be watched closely for symptoms, and infected plants or prunings should be removed promptly. The best temperature will be 65 to 75 degrees Fahrenheit.
These slowly expand during the winter, and in early spring, generally in March or April, the flowers will begin to open. Digging it out will probably be the easiest.
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The variety Mountain Fire is renowned for its brilliant new spring growth, and it is a reliable, classic form dating from the 1960s. It normally has no pests or diseases of importance, unless the soil is wet and poorly drained. We guarantee that your trees will get to you healthy and happy.
Why are my rose leaves turning yellow? Get your soil tested if you expect a nutrient deficiency. It was discovered in British Columbia, Canada and released to the nursery trade in 1976.
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No specific care is needed for the Mountain Fire Pieris, and it is easy to grow in the right soil and conditions.
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0000002458 00000 n Feed with an acid fertilizer after bloom. Once they have a good root system, re-pot them into larger pots to grow for another season before planting them in their final position. How can I use this plant in the landscape? Feed with an acid fertilizer after bloom. Find out how to grow acid-loving pieris, in our detailed Grow guide.
These broadleaf-evergreens provide year-round interest for your landscape!
You can find a wide range of cultivars to grow depending on your aesthetic preferences, so some may flower later in the season and have pinkish coloured flowers rather than creamy white.
It takes several weeks for the new growth to turn slowly green, passing through many shades of pink and coppery tones to get there.
Pieris shrubs grow successfully in containers, especially the compact smaller ones of the Pieris Japonica variety.
They are glossy and dark green, with a very finely serrated margin. It received the Award of Garden Merit from the Royal Horticultural Society of the UK in 1993, which is a solid recommendation. However, if a shrub is underperforming or prone to fungal disease, you may want to do a more disciplined pruning every few years.
Mulch annually with well-rotted pine needles, leafmould or bark chippings to maintain a low soil pH.
Older shrubs planted in the ground have a deeper root system to get some water, unlike potted plants.
If you notice yellowed leaves, try feeding the plant with an acidifying fertilizer, or establish a routine of amending the soil with an acidifying amendment, such as pine needles. Here is a helpful resource to understand your
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Make sure the planter has a drainage hole, and water when the surface of the soil becomes dry. Pieris requires acid soil which is moist but well-drained, and a sheltered, partially shaded spot.
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WebPieris japonica is a compact, rounded, evergreen shrub grown for its early display of spring flowers.
Orders typically ship out within 2 business days. Common pest issues for Japanese pieris plants include nematodes, mites, and lace bugs, which suck on the leaves, making them yellow and unsightly. This affects the whole plant so its quite noticeable.
This shrub is hardy from zone 5 to zone 8, and thrives in areas with cool winters and mild, damp summers. The most common disease found on pieris plants is fungal root rot.
Give the new seedlings shelter from the direct sun.
Pieris Forest Flame takes a while to fully mature.
As long as it's planted in the proper hardiness range (USDA zones 4 to 8), Japanese pieris does not have any special temperature requirements.
Choose organic mulch or a commercial fertiliser developed specifically for acidic plants.
So, choose a location where the plant is sheltered from wind, as well as harsh sun. They do not tolerate windy areas. Victory Gardening in 2020: Spring is Not Cancelled, Green Pavement Creates Beautiful Environmental Solutions. How to Care for the Plant Called Minuet Weigela, North Dakota State University Extension: Transplanting Trees and Shrubs, How to clean a showerhead, according to an expert.
WebPieris . Fertilize the shrub after the flowering season.
Looking similar to Lily of the Valley, these blooms on Pieris Mountain Fire will cause a lot of garden chatter! The Spruce uses only high-quality sources, including peer-reviewed studies, to support the facts within our articles.
See below for more information. Pieris can be grown from seed. (and how to fix it), Why are my roses losing their leaves? If you dont have acidic soil in your garden, consider growing the shrub in a container where you can use ericaceous a compost to give it the best environment.
Japanese pieris is well-loved for its ease of care and year-round interest. Another thing to consider when cultivating Pieris is the soil pH because this affects the plants nutrient intake. Instructional how-to's for the novice to expert gardener. Please note that some items include an additional handling surcharge, these will be noted on the item's product page.
The rich green leaves remain attractive all winter. Keep the cuttings away from direct sunlight to prevent wilting from excessive heat.
The entire root system may become diseased or portions may escape infection and support the plant until other stress factors cause death.
Find out more about growing pieris, below. When you sign up for our FREE newsletter! Use as a low privacy hedge throughout all growing seasons. Keep your plants well hydrated and even more so when the temperatures are high.
Any cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and is used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics, ads, other embedded contents are termed as non-necessary cookies. Add a fertilizer formulated for azaleas, camellias, and rhododendron in mid-February and mid-May, following the package instructions for the amount. age of the plant! The pieris plant isnt too difficult to look after if you take time to understand and follow through on its location, soil, and sunlight needs. They contrast beautifully with the small, white jewel-like flowers, which are very attractive to bees. When planting pieris in a container, make sure to use ericaceous compost as a nutrient. Love it?
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Keep misting the soil occasionally to prevent dehydration. 0000030894 00000 n Pieris plants need an acidic soil.
Infected leaves show chocolate brown lesions that often expand and cause dieback of the shoot tips.
Pieris seeds are typically planted in the late spring or summer when there is enough sunlight to support germination. Newly planted pieris (in the ground or in pots) need watering weekly to get them firmly established.
Leaf symptoms caused by Phytophthora sp. Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system. If your soil has a pH of 4.5 to 5 then this is classed as very acidic, 5.5 to 6 is usually considered acidic whilst 6.5 is slightly acidic.
The fiery red new growth and dark green, glossy foliage make Mountain Fire a unique and stand-out focal point.
Planting Pieris that have been grown in pots can be done at any time of year, although autumn is best. But at the same time, these plants cannot tolerate having their roots soaking in standing water; they will often fail quickly in dense soils that fail to drain. As symptoms progress leaves roll inward towards the midrib and turn brown. 0000003294 00000 n If you don't have acid soil then choose a compact cultivar and grow it in a container of peat-free ericaceous soil. 0000125094 00000 n HISTORY Lore This plant will do well in well-drained soil. This also gives it the nutrients to become established again.
'Cavatine' will grow in just about any lighting condition - full sun to full shade.
When the edges of the leaves turn brown and burned and the tips of branches begin to die back, it is generally because your Japanese pieris is getting too much direct midday sun.
Growing pieris in pots is fairly low maintenance and a great alternative if you dont have acidic soil. This process takes much longer than when you are growing Pieris from a cutting. After theyre established, give an annual feed of ericaceous compost or well-rotted pine needles. Pieris is perfect for growing in a shrub border or woodland area, but it does require acid soil.
This gives the plant time to recover before the new seasons growth appears. In such cases, plants often exhibit symptoms on part of the plant. It can sometimes take a year or two for the shrub to return to normal blooming behavior after severe overfeeding.
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It is well-furnished with dense foliage, becoming more open at the base with age, and revealing attractive dark reddish-brown to gray roughly-textured bark. Seriously advanced root rot will probably be fatal, requiring that you remove the plant.
Or erect a screen of trees or some kind of a fence or trellis, you could even make it a feature in your garden) to keep much of the sunlight out.
A top layer of pine needle mulch, about 2 to 3 inches thick, can also help to retain moisture.
If you notice your Pieris japonica is not growing well in its present location, transplant it to a more suitable location after it has finished blooming. If you dont have suitable soil, grow the Mountain Fire Pieris in a large planter or tub, using potting soil blended for acid-loving plants.
Its slower-growing nature makes them ultra-low maintenance and requires little pruning. In warmer zones plant with some afternoon shade, or in light partial shade, such as the dappled light beneath deciduous trees. Why are my rose leaves turning yellow?
Generally speaking, additional pruning is usually unnecessary, as the plant is quite attractive in its natural state.
On older plants, symptoms of root rot may be present a season or more before death. Space the plants well apart to keep good air circulation. The application of nitrogen during this period seems to suppress root growth rather than enhance it. Symptoms on older plants can be caused by introducing infected plant material into the same planting bed, changes in water drainage patterns, and low plant vigor. Control of Root Rots .
The white or pale pink blooms resemble those of lily-of-the-valley, without the strong, notable fragrance.
Growing Pieris Forest Flame is not too hard as long as you provide some general care and maintenance to keep them healthy. It may take a little longer to establish itself, but the Mountain Fire Pieris will become a larger shrub, 6 or even 8 feet tall and wide, with a dense, rounded form, that rivals any evergreen for structure and form. Deer usually leave it alone. Members of the genus are native to eastern Asia, eastern North America, and Cuba. Phytophthora root rot is one of the diseases that can cause the leaves to wilt.
Monitor pots frequently and water deeply whenever the top inch of potting mix becomes dry. Here's how to do it: Although it's not a common method of propagation, Japanese pieris can be grown from seeds collected from mature seed pods.
If youre unsure what to buy, choose one thats for azaleas or rhododendrons as these other plants have the same requirements as pieris. 0000137176 00000 n This infection affects a wide range of plants worldwide and causes irreparable damage.
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Several cultivars of the Japanese andromeda shrub have received the Royal Horticultural Societys Award of Garden Merit. Once your order is placed online, our magic elves get right to work picking, staging, boxing and shipping your trees. But opting out of some of these cookies may have an effect on your browsing experience. At some point youll probably come across the pieris lacebug named after the shrub.
They are abundant, and they are carried on 6-inch flower spikes that hang in clusters all over the bush They look a lot like the flowers of lily-of-the-valley, with a faint fragrance. You can use the fertilizers that are meant for rhododendrons. It is important to plant the specimen at the same depth as it was growing in its nursery container, as planting too deep may prevent the plant from flowering. These bugs (as you can tell by their name) are specific to Pieris plants. Failure to bloom is not a common occurrence but is sometimes the result of a plant having been planted too deep.
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Known to resemble Lilly of the Valley because of their flowers, the Pieris Forest Flame is a compact shrub that is easy to grow. We've gotta protect good ole' Mother Nature, after all.
If you want to take Pieris cuttings, you can take softwood cuttings in spring as the new growth appears but after flowering.
Moreover, the color of the foliage will not be vibrant.
The Plant Sentry system includes a shipment certification program. Prune your Pieris only to retain its shape and get rid of dead or diseased branches.
Mountain Fire Japanese Pieris will become your garden's stand-out specimen plant with year-round appeal. Use a large, well-draining container filled with a lightweight potting mix, adding acidic fertilizer, which will provide the acidity these plants prefer. This Plant's
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Place the root ball into a hole twice its size and hold the plant in position whilst redistributing the soil. These cookies do not store any personal information. Webpieris, (genus Pieris), also called fetterbush, genus of about seven species of evergreen shrubs and small trees of the heath family (Ericaceae).
Do not let the soil dry out for young or potted plants. Dappled shade is best. If you notice this wilting problem, reduce watering to allow the top 1 to 2 inches of soil to dry out completely before irrigating again. The soil should also be acidic, with a pH no higher than 6.5. The plant does not do well in soggy blends and can be susceptible to root rot if its soil retains too much moisture.
So, cut off the diseased foliage or spent flowers right away. They will grow in deep shade, but generally do not flower as well. Just keep an eye on the watering needs of the shrub. However, even in the most cared for gardens, pieris plant problems do occur.
That means that this is the perfect evergreen flowering shrub for the front of the border or for the patio container. 0000003061 00000 n
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Pieris japonica is an attractive evergreen shrub, grown for its handsome foliage and display of early spring flowers.
Shipping and handling charges are calculated based on the tables below. Infected plants initially appear wilted. This article was most recently revised and updated by, https://www.britannica.com/plant/Pieris-plant-genus. Thereafter, pendulous clusters of slightly fragrant, dainty, bell-shaped flowers show up.
These provide the necessary nutrients to the soil as well as keep the pH level of the soil on the acidic side.
You can of course purchase an established plant from your local nursery or garden centre and transplant it into the ground or into a sizeable pot.
Thus, infected plants may show symptoms on leaves and shoots, but may have healthy root systems. Lift carefully, placing the shovel under the root ball to avoid damaging the roots. If your soil is not acidic, I recommend growing the pieris in pots instead. Moving Japanese pieris is more successful with younger plants, but even well-established shrubs can often be movedfall is the best time.
Japanese pieris should be planted at the same depth as it was growing in the nursery container. Japanese pieris plants love soil with an acidic pH level (5.1 to 6.0); before planting, check the soil pHif you find you need to increase its acidity, you can add a specialized fertilizer for azaleas, camellias, and rhododendron, which are also acid lovers. trailer <<904C720B6DDF4EE09ECD8BB82BADDBBD>]>> startxref 0 %%EOF 49 0 obj <>stream The soil should be rich, moist and well-drained, and acidic, with a pH value below 6.5. You might need to give it a little TLC and protect it in winter until it is established. How long does a Japanese pieris shrub live? All you have to do is press the seed gently into moist soil, making sure that the seed is not completely covered. They write new content and verify and edit content received from contributors. The Mountain Fire Pieris, or Lily-of-the-valley bush, is a medium-sized evergreen shrub growing to 6 or 8 feet tall and 4 to 6 feet wide. Grow it among background or foundation evergreens, or in woodland areas. As you transplant the plant, take care not to damage the roots. You need to make sure that the plant is protected from the scorching heat of the afternoon sun. Why are my roses growing so tall and becoming leggy? Fertilizer is not a remedy for landscape problems. Of course, if you have a very young pieris plant, it may not be mature enough to flower yet! Yellow leaves on andromeda shrubs, as well as poor growth is most likely to occur, if neutral and alkaline soil is used. 21 0 obj <> endobj xref 21 29 0000000016 00000 n Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system. If the pH is between 6.5 and 7.0 it is helpful to apply chelated iron in spring and fall.
and then you have to add more ericaceous compost and so on.
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pieris, (genus Pieris), also called fetterbush, genus of about seven species of evergreen shrubs and small trees of the heath family (Ericaceae). Maintenance and Pruning Enrich the soil before planting with lime-free compost, rotted, leaves, peat moss or rotted pine needles.
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It has vibrant, dark-red spring leaves, fading slowly through pink and pale green to the rich, dark green of the mature foliage.
You should periodically check your plant for signs of this bug and act immediately to eradicate it.


Parks of Seven Hills GA
Seven Hills is a beautiful rolling mountain subdivision community with many great features that people in the area enjoy! The centerpiece of the planned community is Seven Hills Park, includes a unique 13-acre award-winning amenity including an incredible water park with a junior Olympic swimming pool, infinity pools, and a super saucer slide; magnificent clubhouse; ten lighted championship tennis courts; two basketball courts; volleyball court; Imagination court; walking paths; large children's playground; an outdoor amphitheater; playing fields; a community garden, and so much more. Many people enjoy staying more local and enjoying the water park that Seven Hills subdivision offers!
Nearby the community is several great parks and recreation centers that are nearby like; Ben Hill Recreation center, Richmond Hill Trail Park, Nature Walk, and Ron Anderson Recreation Area. Ben Hill Park is a 13.66-acre community park in the Ben Hill neighborhood of southwest Georgia. It includes one recreation center, one covered basketball court, two tennis courts, and one multipurpose baseball/football field. You are able to explore the best-rated trails at Richmond Hill, Whether you're looking for an easy walking trail or a bike trail they have more than 8 trails covering 43 miles, you’re bound to find a perfect trail for you. Ron Anderson is a great place to rent the rec center for parties, large groups, live entertainment, meetings, and more. The building has a huge gym, large game rooms, caterers, kitchen, community visit center, bathrooms, and a lobby. Fitness equipment, walking path, and dance classes are some of the people’s favorites at Ron Anderson Recreation Center. Nature walk of Seven Hills features a great local dog park for man and his best friend/dog pal. 1 OAK Roofing has proudly been offering their roofing services to Seven Hills for many years and making the community better!


This past summer, RGC member Carole Poole and her husband Jim’s garden was selected as the 2022 Reader Garden Award Winner by Garden Gate Magazine. Carole is a watercolor artist and Jim is a builder with an interest in horticulture and landscape design. They were featured in the fall issue of the magazine with an 8 page photo spread and a 20 minute garden talk and tour video. Carole shared the online article and video with me. I enjoyed every minute I spent watching the video and reading the article. Both are truly inspirational.
I hope you will click here to read the article and watch the video. They are full of tips, techniques, and, inspiration.
Happy Garden Week in Georgia, and happy gardening in Georgia!


Frequently Asked Questions-- Artificial Grass
Is artificial grass safe for children and pets?
Absolutely. Artificial grass does not produce pollen, so it would not trigger allergies. Some of the artificial grass is also softer and with the anti-microbial infill, it is considered safer than real grass.
What is the cost?
Prices vary but the starting cost can vary from $8-$19 per square foot. It is important to remember that the maintenance is considerable cheaper. We do offer military discount and holiday sales too.
How long does installation take?
Installation can be as quick as one day up to three days.
How long does it last?
The average life span is 10-15 years.
Would it fade or overheat in the summer?
No, our products are of the highest quality and will not fade or stain. It may get hot in the summer but silica granules will cool down your yard by reflecting heat. We keep in mind that the landscape design should work in your favor.
How does maintenance work?
Simply by hosing it down occasionally and brushing it down to avoid a crushed look.
Would installing artificial grass hurt my property value?
Absolutely not. There several home experts that recommend the investment to provide a low-maintenance landscaping. A beautiful year-round green lawn is an attractive factor in a home selling promptly.


Location: Along west side of future Da Vinci (151st) Ave NE between NE 20th St and future NE Alhazen (22nd) St.
Project Phase: Planning
Timeline: TBD; Construction by 2030
Contact: Carolyn Hope, Parks Planning Manager, 425-556-2313, firstname.lastname@example.org
The South Village Park is one of two future parks in Overlake Village that will be built on top of regional stormwater vaults. This park is planned to be about two acres in size. There is no master plan for the park yet, so its specific amenities are undetermined. Concepts considered for this and other Overlake Village parks are “refuge,” “green” and “plaza.”
The south park site has been characterized primarily as a significant open space amongst the cityscape. Within the green are pockets of passive uses such as perennial gardens, p-patches or rain gardens, and more active areas for kicking a soccer ball, throwing a Frisbee, picnicking, playing a game of chess, shooting hoops, or swinging at the play area. The urban flavor reaches into the park at the Plaza, which serves as a transition or mixing zone between on- and off-site activities. It is the hub of community events that spill out across the green or into the pedestrian street. Tucked along the edge of the park, the refuge is a quieter zone that provides relief from the urban scene for individuals or small groups.
For more information see the June 2010 Overlake Village Stormwater and Park Facilities Conceptual Design Implementation Plan, figure 4-18.


Markham Regional Arboretum
Markham Regional Arboretum, 1202 La Vista Ave, Concord, CA 94521
The Markham Nature Park & Arboretum is one of those beautiful hidden treasures that I've recently rediscovered. I say "Rediscover" because I've been here before a few times in the past, but I never took the time actually to explore it.
This stunning arboretum is hidden off Cowell road and features an array of different flowers, plants, cultural gardens, and walking trails. There's a small parking lot located off of La Vista ave that offers free parking for visitors and street parking right along Cowell road. The entrance from Cowell road will take you along the main walking path that spans about 2.5 miles. The track will lead you to the Newhall Community Park where you can connect to a ton of other local hiking trails.
I am so impressed at the variety of different plants that this little park holds! There's an international garden that contains a Mediterranean, Asian, and South African miner. It's incredible to think that plants from other countries can survive just fine in our very own climate. Bright and colorful flowers are abundant as well as the most eye-catching succulents. As many of the locals may already know, Concord can get HAAAWT! However, this cute little park has several shaded areas with picnic tables where you can relax and take in the view. If you're not super plant savvy like myself, you can follow the informational placards posted within the park that will offer some great information about all of the changing foliage. I even found a couple of fruit trees along the path.
I was most intrigued by the President's Grove! The park itself has so many different species of trees and even features a "tree walk" where you can walk, explore, and identify the multitude of different trees. But, the President's Grove is just absolutely stunning! I'm a lover of Redwoods, and although the trees within this grove aren't, they still emit the same enticing beauty. The trees are tall, and the air smells clean. I can't believe that something so remarkable is located right in Lil' ol' Concord of all places! If you're a local, you should put a visit to this nature park on your to-do list! You'll be surprised at how something so amazing can be located right smack dab in the middle of the city.


Did you get a chance to go on the North Peace Horticultural Society Garden Tour on Sunday? I did and it was fantastic!
Every year, garden owners open their green spaces to the public during the North Peace Horticultural Society’s Fort St John Garden Tour. For $10 you get a map and self-drive to the marked locations to experience 100’s of different flowers, trees, and shrubs. There were 9 gardens to explore this year.
The gardens ranged from mature (10 years or older) and young gardens that were started within the last couple of years. There were rock gardens, artistic gardens (with art all around), greenhouses, root cellars, water gardens (ponds), oriental gardens, dry stream beds, shade beds, sunny beds, and island bed gardens.
It was a great way to spend a morning and learn about all the different varieties of plants that can grow in the North Peace. Did you know you can grow wine grapes!? How about hops? I even saw a kiwi tree!
I was told we live in a 2-3 zone and if you purchase a plant that is over a zone 3 you may be taking a chance that it won’t survive our climate. So, purchase 1-3 zone plants and you should have a wonderful, healthy garden. I wasn’t sure what these zones meant and what kind of plants were even in these zones.
So, I found a website that displayed all of the zones in British Columbia and across Canada! You do need to keep in mind that zones do not incorporate summer heat units into the hardiness calculation. They also don’t take into account the daylight hours…which we all know we get a lot of during the summer months up here in the North Peace.
So, even though plants like watermelon are zoned 3-11 in hardiness they are doing fantastic in my garden bed, as they are in direct sunlight for almost 14 hours a day (read my pervious post on 24 Hours of Light – Need to sleep which talks about the dayling hours in the North Peace)…saying this I had to start the plants indoors (a greenhouse would have been even better) as the shorter summer season doesn’t allow them to mature from seed in the ground. Unfortunately, they have a long growing season.
When it comes to buying plants make sure the nursery has the zones labeled on the tags or ask them to make sure. Also, ask them what they recommend and what they know does well in your local area. You don’t want to purchase a new plant only to have it die in the first season. Now that I have the knowledge I can purchase the right plants for my garden and know that they will survive the winter.
I got so many great ideas and tips to make my own garden a success. Now I want some fruit trees, a pond, and a greenhouse…the list goes on. Though, I think we need to begin with a green house. Then we can start our plants earlier in the season and have more vegetables and fruit!
Maybe one day I can show off my own garden on the tour. I have a few more projects to complete before then.


Dykstra Landscaping works with the natural landscape to provide a garden that fits in with its surroundings. We work with both native and non native plants in order to provide a garden that will last and provide joy for many years.
From pathways to stairs to patios to natural waterfalls, we use a number of different materials to make a backyard look complete.
We only use natural woods to make our pergolas, decks, and fences.
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Without proper maintenance, even the most elegant gardens can become overgrown and disheveled. We offer spring or fall pruning services to restore your gardens to their intended beauty.


While with Robert Marvin and Associates and afterwards Mike worked on the long range master plan for Callaway Gardens and on the implementation of several of the primary elements. Those projects included the Sibley Center, a state of the art display greenhouse, the Cecil B. Day Butterfly Center, the Virginia Hand Callaway Discovery Center, the Callaway Gardens Bicycle Trails, and the new entrance road and gates. Images and descriptions of some of these projects follow:
Project Start Date: 1983
Most recent date: 2005
Client: Callaway Gardens
Phases I and II included design and construction of thirteen miles Bicycle trails and bridges through a 1500 acre garden and preserve. Phase III includes approximately three to five miles of walking trails. The trails are a part of the overall master plan for the gardens and include many amenities including benches, swings, overlooks and interpretive graphics. Mr. Morgan also developed the Pine Mountain Trails Master Plan for the Pine Mountain Tourism Association, Pine Mountain Georgia. This is a master plan for walking and bicycling trails. The goal of the project is to link the town with the State of Georgia’s statewide bike system, Callaway Gardens, Franklin D. Roosevelt State Park and other local tourist and business nodes.
Michael Morgan Landscape Architecture


Hunters Bar Landscapes
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If you're looking for help with garden maintenance in Sheffield and the South Yorkshire area, we have a team of gardeners ready to assist you. Our garden services include: grass cutting, garden maintenance, hedge cutting, turfing, weed control, dry stone walling, rotavating and levelling, patios, paths, railway sleeper laying, jet washing, themed flower beds, fountains, new ponds/filling in old ones, vegetable patches, rockeries, artificial grass and all types of fencing work.
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Introducing the Creative Complex
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About The Event
The Creative Complex is a campus expansion that transforms an underutilized lot adjacent to the Museum into a hub for interdisciplinary and intergenerational discovery, education, and creative placemaking in Downtown Ocean Springs.
Phase One includes a renovation to preserve and update an existing historic property, called the Art Cottage, that has long served as an education space.
Phase Two, still on the horizon, will consist of new construction and a public green space. The design for Phase Two will be informed by community conversations between stakeholders at all levels. Join us for the launch of this community-engaged design process, and learn how you can be involved in this transformational public-private partnership.
You'll also meet the design team, which includes architects from the Gulf Coast Community Design Studio, Tall Architects, and Native Habitats, Inc.


Otari Native Botanic Garden and Wilton's Bush
A mix of Native Botanic Gardens and native forest managed by Wellington City Council. The gardens and forest contain about 1,200 species, hybrids and cultivars of New Zealand plants.
To provide an accessible experience of New Zealand’s ancient natural environment, and inspire visitors to value and appreciate our unique native plant taonga (treasure).Goals for these themes are detailed in the Otari-Wilton’s Bush Management Plan 2007.
160 Wilton Rd, Wilton, Wellington.
The No 14 Wilton bus goes from Lambton Quay to Otari-Wilton's Bush.
Otari consists of five hectares of Native Botanic Gardens and 100 hectares of native forest. The forest is original and regenerating podocarp broadleaf forest, containing about 150 species of flowering plants, conifers and ferns. Thousands of plants have been planted since 2001, to accelerate the process of forest restoration.
Wellington City Council.
Rats, weasels, stoats, ferrets, and possums are controlled on a regular basisusing DOC 200 traps and poison; goats, feral cats, rabbits and hedgehogs are controlled as required.
There are many threatened species growing in the Native Botanic Gardens. Currently staff are growing on several species that are sparse or now absent from the forest, including:
Brachyglottis kirkii var. kirkii
Revegetation – volunteers run planting and releasing sessions once a month.
Pest control – volunteers regularly check DOC200 traps distributed across the reserve.
Guides - run organised tours through the forest and gardens.
Hosts - provide visitors with information about Otari.
An environmental education kit for teachers to use with school groups is available online, see: http://www.wellington.govt.nz/services/gardens/otariwiltonsbush/education.html
Otari-Wilton's Bush is open daily between sunrise and sunset. Te Marae o Tane Information Centre is open 9.00am - 4.00pm daily. Entry is free.


One of the first outdoor farm projects in 2021 is getting the vegetable garden going. I would ideally like a garden that produces year-round and, at minimum, provides most or all of my own produce. I would sell or donate any excess but this would NOT be a focus. The vegetable garden is not a money maker but rather a labor of love for my own pleasure and my own food. Anything it can do beyond that is bonus!
Although I do not expect the farm vegetable garden to be a money maker, I would like to set it up in a way that the different plots of land within the garden can be rested or crop rotated as needed. This will require a bit of forethought and planning (e.g., will there always be some fallow land that is resting or being prepared for use). I would also like to be able to use the chickens to provide natural fertilizer and soil amendments, as possible. And like my chickens, I would like the vegetable garden to be visually beautiful and its own refuge. Can I incorporate some sitting areas or swings? What kind of pathways will I create? Can I also plant flowers and herbs and plants that attract pollinators to mix in an among the vegetables?
So let’s see. I would like the farm’s vegetable garden to:
- Provide most or all of my own vegetables.
- Be large enough that I will have excess for preserving (e.g., canning, freezing, etc). or giving away to others.
- Designed in a way that the various plots within the garden can be rested and crops appropriately rotated while still allowing for optimal positioning of specific crops relative to the sun and all the other plants and crops in the garden (e.g., think about which plots are fallow, which plant which crops in which years, and how that looks in each variation of those variables)
- Designed in a way that the chickens could be allowed to roam any of the garden plots that are fallow or contain crops or plants they cannot harm.
- Designed with comfortably wide and even pathways for both walking through and enjoying the garden in addition to tending to the garden. Wheelbarrows and other wheeled equipment may need to go on and through those paths, including in wet weather.
- Designed with nooks and crannies for sitting or swinging or lying in a hammock or otherwise enjoying the garden. With that in mind, providing shade through plants or trees or buildings or other will be necessary for much of the year.
OK, so that is going to be a big design project – whew!! But before I get my head all tied in knots figuring that part out, it might help to decide what I would like to plant in the garden. It would also be good to think about where to plant the garden. Let’s start with what I might want to plant.
Note to self and others —> I am not committing to planting all of the things I want to plant in 2021. That would be crazy!! However, I would like to design the garden to accommodate all the things I might eventually want to plant, and to think about how the garden could/would expand over time as needed.
Vegetables I would like to plant include the following. I have not checked whether all of these are good growers in Mississippi, but I believe they would all be OK:
- Black-eyed peas
- Butter / lima beans
- Sweet corn
- Brussel sprouts
- Yellow summer squash
- Acorn winter squash
- Beets – red and maybe also gold
- Rutabagas (maybe, cuz I do like them roasted)
- Slicing tomatoes
- Cherry tomatoes
- Bell peppers – green, red and yellow or orange
- Onions – white, yellow red
- Shallots / green onion bunches
- Baking potatoes
Fruit and melons I would like to plant include the following. Again, I have not checked whether all of these are good growers in Mississippi. A few of these, like strawberries and blueberries, I am less certain about; whereas I know the melons would be fine.
- Likely some specialty melon, like a Golden Dewlicious
- A fig tree / bush somewhere in there
Lettuces and greens I would like to plant include:
- Romaine lettuce (e.g., Parris Island)
- Iceberg lettuce (e.g., Ithaca)
- Nevada summer crisp lettuce
- Butter oak lettuce
- White & red cabbage
- Collards and/or mustard greens
Herbs and such I would like to plant include:
- Lavender (cuz it smells so good and bees love it)
- Bergamot (bees adore it)
- Chamomile (pretty flowers, good tea)
Lastly, in addition to the good flowering from the herbs and other plants, I would like to plant flowers as well. This part is less well-considered, but maybe flowers can be a “resting” crop for some of the plots?? Regardless, I want to attract plenty of pollinators and having fresh cut flowers would be lovely as well.
The flowers under consideration for planting include:
- Zinnias (Benary Giants and/or Magellans)
- Yarrow (various colors)
- Purple lace flowers
- Sky blue delphinium
- Tulips & daffodils for spring
Not much to plant, huh??
*Thanks to Kelly Neil on Unsplash for the lovely featured image photo.


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